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    Compadres Cantina

    4.3 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    California burrito
    Jessica S.

    Having recently gone to pick up my husband at the Ontario airport and finding ourselves hungry- I quickly hopped on Yelp to see what restaurants were around that were worth trying. At a healthy amount of stars, variety of foods and rave reviews- Compadres Cantina seemed to check all my boxes! At 3pm on a Wednesday, we found it empty and had it all to ourselves! While I admit that may have worried me in the past - it isn't the first time I have found myself at a restaurant with delicious food having initially found it empty. So I looked forward to trying their food! From the salsa, guac and chips. To all the plates we ordered - the flavors were flavoring. Even the drinks , my kids horchatas which tasted delicious- like a liquid arroz con leche. And my husbands and I Micheladas and cocktails . Everything was in point. 10/10 recommend and would 100 percent go back. Service was great as well!

    Had to dig through my surf and turf taco to find one shrimp the carne asada meat also was very greasy.
    Evelyn G.

    First time coming to try this place don't waste your time. A lot of the food you see on yelp is no longer available. Their new menu doesn't have a lot of options. On top of that it seems like the owner is pinching food. We ordered chicharrón with guacamole it looks like they bought it from the grocery store the ones in a bag you get for like $4 but they put it in the microwave to get it hot. The guac was good. They messed up my mango michelada 3 times. Idk how you mess that up but they managed to do so. I ordered the taco flight I'll show you the picture of what my surf and turf taco looked like but it was all turf and no surf. It wasn't good anyway. The service was actually good the gentleman who helped us did a great job. The ambiance was alright. It has a lot of potential with the right owner who isn't cutting corners. I don't recommend this place.

    Cucumber lemonade and lime margarita
    Gloria G.

    The place is located in the Food for Less shopping center and as we passed by we thought why not try. It has a covered outdoor seating area and it seems like a nice place to seat but it was hot so we went inside. The entrance is covered so you can't see inside until seated. It has tvs playing sports, news , and I'm sure they would accommodate your choice. We were seated at a corner table and it was empty except for some young girls having lunch. We were handed 5 menus - drinks, brunch, lunch, specials , meal combos. I think it would be easier to combined them into a menu book. We settled on a lime margarita and cucumber lemonade. First Mexican restaurant I've been to that doesn't give you tortilla chips and salsa When they came we tried them and they kind of tasted the same- you could definitely taste the line but not a fresh lime juice like a bitter lime. The cucumber lemonade was more like a limeade with a splash of cucumber. We ordered the Molcajete which wasn't described in the menu, it had steak, chicken, cheese, green onion, green chiles, sausage, small shrimps and the Molcajete sauce which brought everything together nicely. I tried the meat without the sayce first and they were freshly made, tender, moist, juicy perfectly cooked but with the sauceyummy. It came with a platter of rice, beans, pico de gallo and pickled onions. The rice was fluffy, soft and tasty, the beans were creamy and well prepared not too much cheese. The meal was perfect and at 60 dollars it was pricy but worth it. I wish it would have also included a couple of bacon wrapped shrimp and not just the small shell on shrimp that were buried on the bottom. We will be back!

    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.

    Chips and Guacamole
    Valerie A.

    Food sucks now.. I showed the lack of food quality to the waitress and she said the guy in the kitchen was new.. ok but the price is more for less.. sooooo

    Birria tacos
    Nat A.

    Wow! What an awesome find. The pics and reviews did compadres justice. We had awesome service for our large party and a really enjoyable evening. Our cocktails were all so on point. Everyone really enjoyed ourselves. Faves were the whiskey smash, guava margarita and the sangria! The fruit ourees in the drinks were all House made and totally made the cocktails. Everyone was happy with their food! Which for 8 of us, that's pretty hard to do. We tried the birria tacos, pork belly tacos, shrimp, pozole, Cali burrito and the molcajete. The molcajete was stand out for me. The sauce/salsa it was cooked in was the best and the meat was all tender and moist. Nothing was overcooked! 100/100 recommend. Absolutely worth the $50. Don't skip it. Highly recommend for a memorable birthday dinner.

    California burrito

    Honestly, how do you mess up the exact same order TWICE? I ordered two California burritos from Compadres Cantina in Ontario, and BOTH came without guacamole. Not one but both of them. At that point, it's hard to call it a simple mistake. That's just poor attention to detail and a lack of quality control. If I'm paying for two California burritos, I expect to actually receive what I ordered. Guacamole isn't some insignificant detail when it's supposed to be part of the burrito. Instead, I get all the way home, open the food, and find out that neither burrito was made correctly. The most frustrating part is that customers shouldn't have to completely unwrap and inspect every item before leaving just to make sure the kitchen actually made what was ordered. For the prices restaurants are charging nowadays, getting the basics right shouldn't be too much to ask. Two burritos, same missing ingredient, same order. Completely unacceptable and extremely disappointing. I definitely won't be rushing back.

    Breakfast burrito
    Bartender Eddie M.

    First time there, we went after a gym session. Sat at the bar and some drinks. I didnt get pics but the bartender made me a delicious OldFashion. I enjoyed my burrito and the sauce too. It actually had some spice to it. Normally restaurants dont, but this one did. Thank you!

    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.

    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!

    Angie R.

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

    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.

    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.

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

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    Great atmosphere, very attentive. Our server made sure we had everything we needed ! We will come back !

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    Jose Ramirezzzzzz is the man!!!! Loved him. Best service . Food was great drinks were on point and ambiance was it!!!

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    We went and the food wasn't good, it was very bland. And my dad ended up getting food poisoning from eating there

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    I recommend this place. Elena was our server and she made us feel comfortable and welcomed! She was very helpful and attentive.

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    The food was some of the best I've ever had. Service was excellent. Huge portions. I want to try everything on the menu

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    The bacon wrapped shrimp is sooo good and the enchiladas the drinks are good too and always playing great music

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    Good food, good environment, and good drinks. Elena was great! Will be back. M

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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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    Casa Diaz Sabor a México  - Shrimp taco , fish taco n Barbacoa  The Gourmet Tacos

    Casa Diaz Sabor a México

    4.0(951 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I thought that this was just a regular casual Mexican restaurant, but once we walked in, I realized…read moreit's more of a place you go to for special occasions. First of all, the decorations are amazing. The first thing that caught our eyes were the hanging lit up butterflies. They really make a statement. Next to them is a tree covered in Christmas lights, and next to that is a lit up aquarium looking thing. Even when I went to the restroom, I noticed that the cement floor had sparkly gold specks and something that looked like the Milky Way. As a vegetarian, I was so happy that the menu had leaf symbols so that I could quickly tell which items I could ask for without meat. The food came out fast. It felt like we had barely ordered them and the waitresses were suddenly coming out with them. The portions were huge, like my sister ordered the grande nachos and it really was grand. It looked like an appetizer that was meant to be shared with a group of people. The food tasted good. I enjoyed my meal so much that as big as it was, I devoured the majority of it and only stopped because I was too full. Towards the end, one of the employees asked if he could take away my plate and even though I knew he wasn't our waitress and it probably wasn't his job, I asked him for boxes instead. When our waitress came to our table to ask if I wanted boxes, the other employee at that moment handed us the boxes. I thought it was nice that the other employee did that for us even though he probably wasn't expected to. Overall, we had a great experience here.

    If you are vegetarian, some of the vegetarian items marked on the menu are NOT vegetarian. I had to…read moreask and turns out the enchilada sauces, red rice, refried beans are not vegetarian. Not sure why it can be labeled that. Whole beans, white rice, Poblano sauce are. Always best to ask! I had a wonderful server that double checked for me and made sure I knew that when I shared I can't have meat product in anything. Thank you so much!! It's a beautiful restaurant and food quality was great. But the menu truly needs to have transparency and accurate labeling.

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    Picante - Tallarin verde con lomo

    Picante

    4.7(499 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    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.

    Very small, homey spot. The man that was working was very kind and patient as we ordered. He…read morechecked in on us during and also got us boxes toward the end of our meal. They give you corn nuts and a spicy sauce on the house. We tried the yuca fries which came with a cheese sauce and it was tasty. The ceviche had a perfect lime tang to it. I've only ever had Mexican ceviche so this one was different but delicious. There was sweet potato, red onion, corn and corn nuts. For the entrees, we tried the pesto pasta with beef. The pesto was a bit heavy but the beef was SOLID. So tender and flavorful especially if you drizzle the spicy sauce they give you at the start of the meal. The other dish we tried was the lomo saltado - beef with rice and fries. Also a very good option if you prefer rice/fries over pasta.

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    Arroz chaufa de mariscos Seafood fried rice

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    El Chilitos Mexican Restaurant - Chicken burrito

    El Chilitos Mexican Restaurant

    4.4(573 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    I had a chimichanga shredded beef . Has good taste . Fast service . Portions are big .read more

    Watch out for illegal hidden fees at this restaurant! The individual prices printed on their…read morephysical four-page menu are lower than the baseline prices they actually charge you at the register. When you check out, the system automatically defaults to a higher price tier to force an unadvertised 4.00% credit card fee onto your bill, which staff falsely call a "convenience fee." Under California's upfront pricing laws (SB 478 / SB 1524), restaurants are completely prohibited from hiding mandatory checkout surcharges from their advertised menus. Sticking a sign on top of the menu booklet or near the register does not make it legal. Check your receipts carefully before you pay! They lost my business for good. ¡Mucho cuidado con los cargos ocultos ilegales en este restaurante! Los precios individuales impresos en su menú físico de cuatro páginas son más bajos que los precios base que realmente te cobran en la caja registradora. Al momento de pagar, el sistema aplica automáticamente una tarifa más alta para obligarte a pagar un cargo del 4.00% por usar tarjeta de crédito, el cual los empleados llaman falsamente una "tarifa de conveniencia" (convenience fee). Bajo las leyes de precios transparentes de California (SB 478 / SB 1524), los restaurantes tienen completamente prohibido ocultar cargos obligatorios de los menús que anuncian. Poner un letrero arriba del folleto del menú o cerca de la caja no lo hace legal. ¡Revisen bien sus recibos antes de pagar!

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    El Chilitos Mexican Restaurant - Really nice & clean

    Really nice & clean

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    La Popular

    La Popular

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    We've come to La Popular several times now for happy hour and Taco Tuesdays, and we've really…read moreenjoyed it! My favorite is the ribeye and corn tacos, they're so flavorful. The Queso Fundido with chorizo is also one of the best! The live band entertainment on Tuesdays changes weekly, which keeps things fun and exciting. Unfortunately, there wasn't a band last Tuesday, but these things happen. Taco Tuesdays can get crowded very quickly, so I definitely recommend making reservations, especially for parties of four or more. Indoor seating fills up fast, and you may be left with outdoor seating. During hot weather, the patio can feel quite humid, and the outdoor chairs can become uncomfortable after sitting for a while. Service is decent and about what you'd expect when the restaurant is busy. Overall, we enjoy coming here with friends for the food, happy hour, and lively atmosphere.

    Very hip and modern place to grab a bite in Claremont. For a 6pm dinner the wait was starting …read more They have a nice cocktail menu and do have happy hour specials at certain times . The service was attentive, recieved recommendations and the communication between lunch break/shift change was great . Went with the Baja shrimp tacos that were lightly fried but grilled is also an option . The Chipotle sauce was good, and the size of the tacos were filling with 3 . They also have an outdoor patio for seating which on cooler evenings look appealing. The crowd is a nice mix of college, families and people looking to have a nice evening . Would recommend it to someone wanting to try a new place .

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    Creamy Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

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