Love this place. Chicken seasoning is on point. The sides like mamas and the price is just right. 4 pc meal is what is just enough to get ma fat a$$ full! read more

Compadre Grilled Chicken - Great food with perfect price. Love the seasoning on this chicken. I get the 4 pc every time for only $9.75 - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

Killer fresh grilled Mexican dishes here. Cooked as you request. Love the grilled jalapeño that comes with each meal. Super friendly folks working in here. Now for the corn tortilla review. Let's start this off with that I don't even like corn tortilla as a rule. Th see things are on a whole different level. Each time I eat here I'm as excited to get the meal and devour those tortillas like I've never had a meal before. This place is great. read more

If you want really good grilled chicken, like your dad makes for Sunday bbq this is the place! It's never let us down. The chicken plates come with rice beans and a green salad as well as grilled onions. They have a chicken quesadilla that has a chipotle sauce which is not spicy but has an amazing flavor. The place itself is ok. Clean and simple. I did give it 4 starts because service isn't always great. We tried ordering the quesadilla with grilled chicken, even told them to charge us the quesadilla plus extra grill chicken on the side, and they absolutely would not make it. We have also experienced time where we call our order to go and when we get there they haven't even started making it. And that if they answer the phones because sometime I end up calling 4-5 times and finally get an answer. But food wise really really good! read more

Great polla a la brazas!! Don't judge the place by its looks. We were surprised by the great chicken.

I've been to this place several times in the past five years but never reviewed. Anyway, I just had lunch here with my ex and, as usual, the food was terrific. Amanda had the four piece chicken, I had the Carne Asada plate. Both were excellent. They are known for there chicken, rightfully so, but the Carne Asada was exceptional, seasoning on both were terrific. The price for these two meals, with large drinks, was just under $30 bucks. As I am writing this, Amanda just finished hers and said, "super good." That pretty much sums it up. read more

This chicken is simple yet amazingly delicious! El pollo loco isn't even in the same league. Yes. 5 stars

Wandering around for good grilled Chicken in San Marcos near the 78/15 freways I found COMPADRES CHICKEN GRILL excellent good taste and tender all al carbon...You can't ask for better Chicken... read more

Compadre Grilled Chicken - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

Delicious homemade food at a great price! Everything is so fresh. Their horchata is one of the best in town!

I had just gotten out of class and was looking for a fast place to eat in between. The wait time was not long at all! The Chicken was flavorful and tender! I loved that have they had combo meals and that they were not stingy when asking for extra salsa and condiments! I will definitely be coming back and recommending to friends and family! read more

Great Mexican-style rotisserie chicken with great service and prices. I will be back here again!

I am a big fan of this chicken style. I have been fortunate enough to enjoy some of the best versions out there. Admittedly, the bar is high!!! I looked forward to checking out Compadre Grilled Chicken because one never knows where your next favorite bird lurks. First off comments on service-I called and placed a phone order, stopped to pick up order and it was ready. Food was HOT-especially the elastic fantastic fresh tortillas. I tore into the order with my Pilot!!! Hooo eeee hot and delicious stuff for sure. read more

This used to be my favorite spot for grilled chicken. I came today and waited 20 before getting my meal! Meanwhile 3people came after me and got their food since they ordered ahead. They should prioritize their eat in customers! Also I paid for a 3 piece meal and a got a thigh, wing, drumstick. Not worth 7.59!! It was all bones! Not even a breast!!! I complained and they gave me another drumstick. They have increased their prices. Not worth it! read more

Compadre Grilled Chicken - All bones... no meat! Not worth the price increase. - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet!? Seriously, one of the best grilled chicken I have ever had. Compadres is literally a mile away from my house and there was a time when I would come here almost everyday. Then I learned you can have X amount of chicken pieces as you want, so you don't have to pick from the menu. I am a gym rat and I do meal prepping--I like to buy enough for 4-5 days of lunch. I know it is waaaaay better when it's fresh, but I don't have time to go back and forth....even though it is close to my house. I like to get 20 pieces, that last about 4-5 days for me if I'm portioning it out exactly. Their chicken is so fresh, so tender, so moist! I like the char on the chicken, it as texture and flavor. You can see how fresh they are right when you walk in the door. The huge grill is right in front of you when you walk in. Each chicken is cooked to perfection. It's so simple....chicken or if you want you can get it as a combo, rice, beans, and tortilla. I like to get it with extra flower tortilla. I tear up the chicken, add the beans, rice, hot sauce, and ranch and voilà! With the combo it comes with only three tortillas and you have a choice of flower or corn tortilla. I always get flower. Their ranch dressing is off the chaaaaaaaaaaaain! It's watery and not thick at all, but the flavor is so darn good I always ask for extra ranch. It has a buttery smooth taste and I love to dip my chicken in it. My recommendations are to get handfuls of their ranch dressing. You're welcome. Customer Service: Johnathan is the front guy/cashier. He is very friendly and easy to talk to. When I'm there and they aren't busy we talk business and fitness, by the time I leave my chicken is cold haha. Johnathan has great customer service and he always hooks me up with more ranch dressing because he knows I love their ranch. Price: Their pricing isn't bad, maybe more on the pricier side, but you get what you pay for and you are paying for their quality of chicken and flavor. It is well worth it. Parking: Easy to find parking, just a little harder to get into the plaza with Wal Mart/Costco across the street and now that Manna KBBQ is in the same plaza as Compadres it does get a bit tight. Weekdays are easy to get in and get out, weekends are harder. I definitely recommend this place, this is one of my top places to boast about when I'm with my friends and random people I end up talking to about food that live in North County. This place is a hit, give it a try and get that ranch dressing! If you eat good food, then you will never have to eat bad food again - @DmagicP read more

Most of the reviews written about Compadres are spot on except for the moron that said he preferred El Pollo Grosso ... hey idiot, I hear Micky D's in the Walmart is outstanding... nice ambiance, delicious cuisine, interesting people to watch...check it out! Compadres is plain awesome. The value is unheard of in this day and age and the quality is incomparable. Chicken is their specialty so if you're there for carne asada fries or a ceviche tostada, you're not going to get it. Go for the Chicken (carne asada is great, too) You won't be dissapointed... read more

In the mood for chicken, but don't want to clog your arteries with KFC? Well my friends, all you have to do is make the trek across the street. You can even watch them grill chickens through the front door. The menu is pretty simple. You just decide on how many pieces you want and if you want to make it a combo by adding beans and rice. I don't know how much chicken should be, but $5 can get you 2 piece combo or 4 pieces of chicken only. The Spanish rice is really good. Tastes great all by itself. In fact, I gobble it all up before I even touch the chicken. Check this place out if you're a fan of El Pollo Loco, it's got that same flame grilled taste. read more

Terrible customer service. The food is mediocre and long wait times. El pollo loco tastes way better and your treated like a valued customer. Never again read more

Food is great however the service is horrible and that's all I think about when I think of this place....poor service.!! When I walk in the arrogant young man at the counter shines me off and then pretends he does not see me or acknowledge me! I know the food is good but give me a break. read more

Food Excellent! Never a bad experience. Staff is very kind and helpfull and prices are reasonable. Will definately be back again and again. They even have soup and ribs ,tamales and carne asada ,yumm!!! read more

Compadre Grilled Chicken - Front counter and menu ,grilled and very very tasty! If your in the mood for great food ,this is the place! - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

Indeed, I really like their chicken. To be honest, all I can remember is the chicken. I usually get a two piece combo with a breast and wing, and corn tortillas. Sorry to say I can't remember the beans and rice overly much, so they must have been good, but I do remember picking the bones to get all the yummy yummy grilled chicken bits I could. Oh Yeah. The price is good also, and we can usually phone for pick up and have food inside 15 min. That is a major plus in my book. read more

This place has never disappointed me . Been eating here for a long time. Best chicken in north county hands down.

This place is delicious! Wow. We tried their chicken and their pork ribs and the flavor here is amazing. The chicken is moist and has such great flavor. The ribs are meaty, tender and fall of the bone. You could just eat your ribs with a fork. They grill over misquete wood and it adds a great flavor. The salad is also very fresh. The french fries are crispy and salted perfectly. But the best thing here is the green sauce. It's the best green sauce I've ever had. The place is clean, the service is great and everyone here is very nice. read more

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GREAT, LOCAL, INEXPENSIVE, FRIENDLY! Of all the San Diego Mexican joints I've been to over the decades -- and I've been to a lot, friends: THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST! *great quality *great quantity *great price *wonderful, warm owners/service Chicken: wish I knew their secret marinade -- lean but tender -- WOW! (Only the certifiably insane would prefer El Pollo Feo) Carne Asada: superb! Tamales: Muy Autentico! AND NOW, FOR THE BEST OF ALL: THE BEST MENUDO I'VE EVER HAD: CHOCK-FULL OF MEAT, JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SPICE -- NEVER DISAPPOINTS! True, they don't have burritos, tacos, tortas, quesadillas, chile rellenos and many other things....BUT...for the BEST grilled chicken and carne asada...tamales and MENUDO!!! that you've ever had...cooked and served by the NICEST PEOPLE you'll ever meet... GO THERE NOW -- DON'T DELAY! read more

This place is really awesome. The chicken is pretty reasonable and the portions and flavor are amazing. Some of the best wood-smoked chicken I've had. The sides aren't anything to write home about -- bland refried beans, tomato rice and iceberg lettuce salad -- but complement the meal well and help to round out the plate. Definitely give it a try. I recommend take out as there aren't many places to sit and it's hard to find a spot that's not without high cashier or bathroom traffic. Just eat it at home. read more

Best grilled chicken! The serving sizes are great. It taste super authentic and we have continued coming here for over 9 years.

This place is nummy! The chicken is juicy and tender. This place used to be very small in size and I walked in today expecting cramped quarters. They have a expanded their square footage and it looks really nice in here. Glad to see they are doing well! Always a good sign when you see an establishment grow! read more

First time visit: will not be the last the last. I'm in love with their everything. The salsa is just like I like it. The chicken is seasoned to perfection. This is the !!! read more

Great place long wait time though, they got great catering. Meant for more for that and dinner.

I'm a repeat customer! I love pollo, what can I say!! This is great because of the way the chicken is cooked on a huge open fire pit and you get that smokey grilled taste that makes you feel like you just ate at a BBQ! They're beans (frijoles) are also amazing & you can get rice w/salad mix & salsa! I think its a perfect combo meal if you want something other than fried food, or fast food! Healthy alternative because you have the grilled chicken - beans - rice! If you get no tortillas, its low carb! Nothing beats their 2 piece combo meal for $5! P.S. You will have to apply the whole 'don't judge a book by its cover' thing here because the decor could use some help, but the bathroom is clean I must say, and they didn't put a lot of money into the tables, or eating area, but they're food is great! read more

The food is great but.....THEY NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE for to go orders. The times (2) they have it sounded like a really bad cell phone. Foods great. read more

Chicken was DRY & NO FLAVOR, beans no flavor. This place was gross. I hate when yelpers disappoint. I will not be going back. What a waste of $$. read more

Had lunch here today. I had grilled chicken breast lunch. Husband had 3 piece lunch. Both served with beans,rice,tortillas,lemon and grilled onions. Both meals were excellent. Very flavorful chicken. Hot tortillas. Grilled onions are great addition. Great rice and beans. Friendly staff read more

The price! 6 bucks for 2 piece chicken... MEAL... so worth it, I was full! Don't even hesitate. This is a staple! read more

Compadre Grilled Chicken - Yummy $6 - Mexican Near Me - San Marcos, California

Spare the attitude mr cashier / owner. Yeah we know you make ok grilled chicken. But shit you ain't saving any ones lives or winning a gold in the olympics! Thanks but no thanks. Good food it's a shame mangement has such huge egos. read more

Who doesn't love a perfectly cooked piece of grilled chicken with some delicious salsas, thick hearty corn tortillas and tasty rice with beans? Who, I ask you? Yeah. Exactly. read more

OMG this is THE BEST GRILLED CHICKEN ANYWHERE!!! I love this chicken, as does my family, and friends. One friend wanted to take some back home out of state and share it with friends. The people are all very nice as well. Clean, friendly, great chicken!!! read more

This chicken is amazing, flavorful, well cooked, juicy! I recommend placing your order over the phone, they are always busy!

Great food, friendly staff, good value. If you are cool with being the token gringo in the place (never bothers me in the slightest) you will find this place rocks. Carmelized onions and Chiles toreados (grilled Jalapeños) with every plate. It's obvious They take pride in the food. But staff are also very polite and welcoming... clean and attractive dining room for a modestly priced walk up counter restaurant too. read more

Similar to El Pollo but better priced. The whole chicken was extremely hot right off the rotisserie. So hot that it needed to rest about 5 minutes before consuming. My only negatives was that the chicken was charred a bit, and it was saltier than normal. But it's definitely better than EPL. It also would be better if they had a salsa bar. read more

Called ahead was nearly 10 mins past what they says (25 mins for casual express??) and then doesn't get the order right. One versus two of the order and doesn't repeat it back on the phone then doesn't expedite the order and proceeded to provide 16 orders in front of my call ahead. Small businesses are struggling but amateur hour here and looks like they are doing just fine. Food is good but will make me think twice. Consistently seem poorly managed. Disappointing. Learn to provide customer service, 101 stuff. read more

What am I missing here? it is very HOT Not very clean very small and stuffy the dishes are not very generous and the prices are NOT that small??? WHAT AM I MISSING HERE?? read more