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    Compadres Cantina

    4.3 (2.4k reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    TACO FLIGHT
    Maridy M.

    I reallyyyyyyy was looking forward to this place because of all of the great reviews. We made reservations and realized it was going to be crowded because of Cinco de Mayo and Happy Hour. The place is smaller than I thought but it was fun and festive almost like a club, with a dj and everything. Our experience started off good, our waiter was nice and we requested to wait for happy hour and he was kind about it. But after a lot more people got seated around us, we were completely ignored. The bigger parties got serviced faster, received their drinks and foods A LOT FASTER. My bf and I ordered nachos and two taco flights yet our server heard one taco flight. So we shared one taco flight while waiting for the other to be delivered. Never arrived. We ordered another round of drinks...again never received them. We were seated in the middle and I felt like the outer tables were seen and the inside tables were totally invisible. Another pair next to us experienced the same thing because they looked just as irritated as us. We could've saved time and just went to another Mexican restaurant with better service and better food. The taco flight was basic. Needless to say, wont be visiting again nor recommending.

    Shots
    Lourdes R.

    Excellent service from start to finish! Manager Ricardo was incredibly kind and made a point to check in on us throughout our visit. Our bartender, Oldin, was just as impressive--attentive, quick, and truly skilled at his craft. Even though I usually prefer Añejo tequilas, he introduced me to a couple of Blanco options that were surprisingly smooth and enjoyable. We ordered the bone marrow tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. The food came out incredibly fast, and the overall speed and quality of service really stood out. The ambiance was also great--not too busy for Easter Sunday, which made the experience even more enjoyable, and the music was on point. I was genuinely impressed and will definitely be returning to Compadres Cantina.

    Guac and chips appetizer
    Kristina H.

    I did a quick searchi on Yelp for food in the area while on a trip and this place looked intriguing. Decided to give it a try and it was not a disappointment! Cool vibes with music playing and welcoming staff. They have a bar, high top tables, and larger tables for groups; there is a patio out front as well. The food was SO good. Guacamole and chips for the table, which came with two salsas. The green sauce was so good! The red sauce was good as well but definitely didn't gravitate towards it as much. Tacos are a la carte, which was convenient so I could try different options. Battered fish, cryspy shrimp, and "camaron enchilado" were my choices. Of the three, the enchilado was my favorite. I got a mango michelada for my beverage and was pleasantly surprised at the size of it for the price. I was expecting a pint glass but this was quite large.

    Angie R.

    Elena La mejor ‍‍ mejor servicios Ontario paciencia Lindo. Best environment o the best

    Chilaquiles divorciados
    Xochitl F.

    Absolutely delicious! Everything was exquisite, customer service was great as well, waited a little bit to be seated but the food made up for it, prices are great, definitely a hidden gem! It's so worthy of trying! Just thinking about it makes my mouth watery!

    chicken enchiladas were good but would not come back because of the bad experience.. i can get enchiladas elsewhere
    Clare R.

    One star for the chicken enchiladas I had... other than that, the experience here was revolting. I will say, I came here about 2 years ago expecting the same vibe because it was amazing that last time. You would think this place would keep up the good ambiance they had, but that was not the case. It was enough for me, and everyone else in my party to know that we would not want to come back here. Considering that we came here for my best friend's birthday, and we had a big party, you would think they would be welcoming and accommodating. We made reservations, which we didn't have to, because for a Saturday night, it was empty. The girl at the front was not welcoming at all, and our server was so rude and disrespectful. She did not come in to check up on us when we were missing a couple items (mind you, the restaurant was not even filled, so we did not understand why she was not stopping by) and she even brought an extra drink to our table then realized it was for another party (but charged it on our bill). While we were here for a celebration, the server honestly ruined the mood. When we received the bill, we asked her to remove the extra margarita that she charged on our bill. She did not come by to clear our table at all, so we had proof of all of the drinks we had on our table and counted each of them that reflected on the bill. She was making a big deal out of it and seemed to not want to remove it. We asked if there was a manager to speak to, and she said no. We had to talk to three other servers who worked there, so they could understand where we were coming from. She was making it seem like we did not want to tip, which we definitely would because we're a big party and that's just common courtesy, but she was pressing on that issue when it was clearly us wanting to remove the margarita from the bill. Finally, the last guy who came to speak to us stated that, "Well, we have to redo the entire bill again just to remove it." Like? So they made a huge deal out of removing a margarita because they were too lazy to do it again... We literally explained to him that they were all giving us a hard time because they decided that they did not want to redo the bill? That's insane. Eventually, he said he will do it, but it was ridiculous that they went through lengths for us to just get one margarita off the bill... Clearly, I will not be returning along with everyone else who attended the dinner. The chicken enchiladas were good but not enough for me to return to an overly priced restaurant with horrible service where you feel neglected, the servers are rude, and drinks are not the best. There are better Mexican restaurants out here, avoid this place. Seriously.

    Chicken Taquitos
    Marshay D.

    Been wanting to try this place forever and I finally tried it this past Monday on Labor Day with my friend and we had a very good time and everything was five stars all around. It's nice inside I love the decor. It's so vibrant and colorful and definitely a good vibe to have fun and a good happy hour joint for sure on Mondays. They have good margaritas specials for six dollars and they have a happy hour from 3 to 6 PM Monday through Thursday I believe. The service is very exceptional and they check on you the whole entire time and ask if you need anything and if you're OK. We started off with the guacamole and chips which was a five out of five and very delicious. Front the happy hour menu I got the four tacos chicken that was very good and moist, and the chicken taquitos which was bomb. For my drink order, I got the lemon drop, sangria, and I tried a mango margarita that I didn't finish only because it was a little bit too sweet but overall, it was very good. All drinks were five out of five. I wanted to try a few drinks so I can just know since it was my first time. I will come back here and I will come to enjoy happy hour again and the regular menu because it has so much to choose from, and I like because they also have rolls, which they look very good that I would try next time.

    Old fashioned
    Stevin F.

    This is a hidden gem, I've only come during lunch and it hasn't been that busy. The server says it gets busy on the weekends and later in the day. So far I've tried the chilaquiles burrito and a carne asada burrito wet. My wife has gotten the taco trio. Both my burrito's were bursting with flavor and their hot sauces and amazing. Super nice seating and great music playing. Servers have been super helpful and attentive. Can't wait till my next visit.

    Rib eye chilaquiles
    Chivys G.

    Breakfast there for the first time we had some chilaquiles, green chile ribs and French toast. Great service by Laura our server she was excellent!

    Great food
    Yamilex P.

    Great food ordered the poke nachos, compadres roll and crunch roll ! Must try if in Ontario area!

    Taco Tuesday 11/12/2024 special- wings two for 1

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    10 months ago

    Daniel was great! Always making sure we were taken care of. Love the drink specials! We will be back.

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    Bomb ass food, salsa, drinks and vibe. ;::))))):()))):)))))()))()))((???:)))))))):))))))

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    10 months ago

    Great food with amazing ambiance. Excellent place to eat excellent food and just relax. Kind staff with quick service. I highly recommend.

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    Great food always great customer service. People are always kind . So delicious. Would definitely go back

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    10 months ago

    First time coming here and it was DELICIOUS!!! Service was great and the food was DELICIOUS would definitely come back

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    Ask the Community - Compadres Cantina

    What kind of music?

    They play a little bit of everything. Mexican, Disco, Funk... They actually have a DJ on certain days.

    Do you still have the Saturday brunch where you can add the bottomless mimosa ? Or any option to add…

    do you recommend making a reservation for Sunday Brunch??

    How much is bottomless mimosas?

    $25

    Is rhere outside patio dining and dog friendly?

    Didn't see any outdoor dinning area and I don't believe they are dog friendly either.

    I heard about the chilaquile molcajete but I didn't see it on the menu does anybody know if they have them?

    Yes, we have it on our brunch menu fri-Sunday

    What time is happy hour?

    Mon-thur 11-3pm 7pm-close

    Brunch menu on Saturdays?

    yes, we serving brunch from 9 am to 2 pm very welcome

    Do you do bottomless mimosas Saturday and Sunday?

    Yes, Fri-Sunday

    I have a reservation in a couple of weeks for a group of 6. I am hosting a surprise birthday dinner for my husband. Is it possible for my group to bring presents and/or outside cake?

    Hellz to the yeah!!!

    Do you guys have happy hour & what time?

    Yes! Our happy hours are Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm and 7pm-closed.

    Is there brunch on Saturdays?

    I am not sure, but they have a very friendly staff that would most likely love to tell you the answer. Hope that helps 😁

    You guys take Apple Pay?

    Yes!

    What are the brunch hours?

    It should be from 12 to 2 I apologize for the late response

    Do you still have bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch?

    Yes until 2pm

    Happy hour on Friday nights?

    nope. they changed it to only mondays now

    What letter is this restaurant rated?

    Do we need reservations or is it also easy to get table with walk ins?

    We did not have a reservation, and it was easy to get a table.

    What's the most amount of people that can be seated in a group?

    Our group was ten and we were at one of the larger tables. Not sure if they connect other smaller tables to accommodate even bigger groups.

    What time is happy hour?

    Mon-Thu 11-3 & 8-close Fri 11-3 & 10-close Sat 10-close

    Live music today / Fridays?

    Yes loud music but great vibe.

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    Picante

    4.7
    (481 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    This is a Peruvian restaurant just down the street from the Kaiser Permanente Ontario. The…read morerestaurant is smaller but can accommodate larger groups. The dining area is a very clean and comfortable. Once seated, an aji verde salsa and cancha was brought to the table. The cancha is a nice touch, the corn is crispy and light. I ordered the Pollo Saltado with an extra portion of rice and a Chicha Morada. The beverage was very refreshing. The meal came out quickly. The chicken was tender and well seasoned with soy without being too salty. There was a fair amount of onions and tomatoes which were stir-fried along with the meat. The fries were freshly made with a light crispy exterior and creamy interior to soak up the saltado sauce. The aji verde salsa was on the spicy side but tasted good as an accompaniment to the dish. There was plenty of sauce from the stir fry for the extra portion of rice I ordered. I plan on ordering the Lomo Saltado next time. The staff were polite and efficient. Plenty of parking in their lot. Definitely on the list for the next time I am in the area.

    We got the Combo marino- ceviche was good, fish in the…read moremiddle tray was amazing, the rice was really good too. Lomo saltado- my girl said it was real good Chaufa taypa- i loved it. Better than any other place I have tried this dish at. Perfect blend of each ingredient. The sweet then spicy chiles that come on the side compliment this meal. Add the green sauce they serve and you have a fire worth fighting. I definitely recommend this dish if you stop by here. Tallarin verde con lomo- the lomo was delicious but the pasta was a little too harsh on the pesto. Still good though. Menu is limited but if you're into lomo you should give this place a try. They take good care of everyone that comes in. Small little spot that has calm energy and good vibes. Not a lot of space but a lot of flavor that will bring you back.

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    Las Tunas Restaurant

    Las Tunas Restaurant

    4.0
    (17 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    While in the area, I was interested to try the pupusas here as I saw great reviews. I ordered 6…read morebean and cheese pupusas to go and they came with salsa rojo and curtido. Firstly, compared to the pupusas I usually get from a different restaurant closer to my home, the service was not the best. They took a long time to make our order. We waited for about 35 minutes and it was hot in there with no AC. Their music was blasting too and there was flies buzzing around. Immediately regretted ordering here during those moments. Secondly, my husband and I ate the pupusas at home and wanted to spit it out. I'm not sure what kind of cheese they use if it's maybe more authentic than what I am used to but it was pungent and so strong. It made it completely inedible for us and my husband who is Hispanic said it's not a cheese he's familiar with. The curtido and salsa could not redeem the pupusas for us so had to throw them out.

    I visited this restaurant last week and the service is not very good especially over the phone…read more They are overpriced and check your food because they will short you off you don't. That happened to me and they don't offer a refund to your original payment. They tell you to come pick it up with no compensation. Although I was missing food. The pupusas i got were decent and not greasy. I do not recommend pastelitos there, very greasy and filling is lacking... they were not good.

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    Mozwell Claremont

    Mozwell Claremont

    4.3
    (444 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    I came here with my family on a Wednesday night for our weekly dinner outing! My mom is a…read morevegetarian, and we decided on this place because there were several vegan and vegetarian options. We made a reservation for 3 at 7 PM and upon arriving, we were seated right away! Between the three of us, we ordered a vegan Caesar salad (btw do you know how hard it is to find a vegan Caesar salad?!), nachos (with chicken on the side), the Mozwell burger (the fries on the side were absolutely crispy and delicious), and the aguachilles! I thought it was really kind of the server to accommodate my mom's vegetarian preferences, and offered to put the meat on the side! The restaurant is clean, and the food is served fast (which I so appreciate when you're hungry). We had just missed happy hour which is from 4 to 6; however, I definitely want to come back and try it out!

    Was invited here to celebrate and birthday. The host was told to make a reservation...it was made…read morefor 7:30, they pushed it back to 8:30. Well we are still sitting on the patio at 8:50 waiting for a table that was reserved. Drinks were okay. Live music was great ( mind you we were listening from the patio) was great. Our server was okay. So far still waiting on the "reserved" table. So we have not had any food, only drinks. Management needs to do better.

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    La Popular

    La Popular

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    The food is outstanding! For taco Tuesday I ordered 2 chicken tacos and 1 ribeye taco For $3 each…read more The ribeye was delicious but I thought the chicken was dry. They took back the 2 chicken tacos and gave me 2 fresh rib eye tacos. Delicious!! Great service!! Then at the end of my meal I asked for my check and they said the meal is taken care of! Totally free meal! 5 stars!!

    On Sunday June 28 had the opportunity to join my daughter on her early birthday celebration. 6pm…read morereservations and the restaurant was hopping with music good conversations and beautiful ambiance so having just driven 60 miles from San Clemente to Claremont it did not disappoint. Sat at the bar while I waited for the of the party of 10 to arrived ordered a drink 4 minutes later family arrived and promptly seated at our table. Our Server Bre was very professional and attentive to our wants and needs give us to time to catch up with each other then took our drink orders and answered questions about the menu. Jakob kept our water drinks filled plus helped with bringing out the hors d'oeuvres which were delicious. Wendy the floor manager stopped by to say hello and check on the birthday girl which I appreciated. Dinner dishes started to arrive and Wow what a work of art, great presentations on every dish and everyone tasting the other's dinner so you know it was a great choice to dine here! Dinner portions were perfect and very tasteful. We received 5 Star Service from everyone involved including Hostess Nataly & Sierra who stopped by to wish a happy birthday to my beautiful daughter! I highly recommend La Popular Restaurant as one of the best in the area! Don R.

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    Kalaveras

    Kalaveras

    3.9
    (929 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    5 stars for the service and my food! I asked if the taco salad could be made with fresh romaine…read morelettuce and that's exactly what my server did for me! The way it was going to be prepared was with spring mix, which I don't prefer. I asked for a spicy skinny margarita, and they were able to accommodate me for that as well! Yummy! The reason for the four stars is because the parking lot is extremely dark and sketchy looking. Unfortunately, I don't feel safe outside there. I feel like it could easily be fixed with an investment in better lighting outdoors.

    We were looking for a Sunday brunch buffet and decided to try this location. The brunch is…read more$30/adult and $15/child. The food was mediocre but preferred the "on the spot" chef selection where we could order, chilaquiles, fresh tacos, omelets, and quesadillas. The menudo seemed as if it were sitting in the warmer so long it created a dry, thick layer at the top from sitting there for who knows how long. The churros were hard, unsweetened fruits, and dry macaroni salad. The tacos, quesadillas, and chef made eggs were tasteful. The waitress was very attentive and constantly changing out of dishes. Perhaps this day was a fluke as the hostess mentioned they are usually crowded but it was pretty empty when we arrive at 12:30. The do have a pretty large TV in the room next to the bar area and a stage under. Flyers were noted stating Banda on Saturday nights. Overall, the of lack of customers may have resulted in lack of turn around with their buffet...we may try it again soon but overall 3 stars for the service and the cooked food items.

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