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    Compadres Tequila Lounge

    3.8 (65 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Salad, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jbear F.

    I've been here a couple of times before and hadn't been back in over a year. Because the food while good wasn't as good as the one in Siler. But this time it was better. It's in a row of shops behind Pittsboro's Lowes hardware. The interior is nicely dark and decorated. And the service was fast and friendly. The complimentary chips and tasty salsas came out right I got my menu. And after I ordered it my dish the salad came and before long the Fajita San José I wanted. I used the white dip that came with the chips as a dressing. The rice and refied were not the standard dried out crap you get at some Mexican restaurants but moist and tasty. I especially liked that they used Cojita cheese sprinkled on top instead of melted Swiss or some other white cheese. The fajita came out so sizzling hot that I had to let it cool a bit and the steam to die down so I could take a picture. The Fajita San Jose was delicious with the tender chicken strips, and grilled corn, zucchini, mushrooms and peppers and onions. An order for one is plenty for two meals. If I was just rating it for this time it would be 5 stars, but I'm including the previous unrated visits too. It appears they have upped their food game. I'll have to come here more often. Didn't have any mixed drink so I don't know about that but it's worth a try.

    The salsa and chips are good prob a 6/10 extra credit for bringing out that white sauce.
    Isidro S.

    English review top : Spanish review on the bottom First and foremost it has a nice look walking in but as soon as you sit down you notice the chairs are wobbling you might fall and get hurt. On this day it was Friday and it was slow, hosted sat us down and got us menus pretty fast. Didn't really have to wait much for the drinks but once we ordered we noticed, but wait there is more once the end of our meal came we had to rack up our own plates and cups. The create your own combo was excuse my language shit and all I could think of is how small it was and made me think they were rationing food, super small and they give you way more rice and beans and the tacos Is super tiny and soggy the Chile relleno is flooded in sauce and soggy doesn't taste good at all. I got three tacos and came with a side of rice, the bowl looked more like I got a kids portion left overs. The tacos are $13 bucks and at just about any reasonable taco truck I can get 5or6 tacos for that price, the tortillas were cold and looked old or reused extra ones. I expect better quality from a fancy looking restaurant but it is better then any Monterey restaurants I get better treatment here at least and no snappy remarks or ugly looks. But compadres I can't imagine my service on a busy day if this is the experience on a slow day. The hostess was on her phone but I'll give it to her she was attentive and helped us more then the waitress. This being said the waitress was friendly and spoke English and Spanish, it looked more like she was struggling and looked like they gave her our table after some white folks came in and our original Main waiter took them instead. I believe we saw a manager walking around i wasn't sure but if he was and didn't bother to check out table instead giving fist bumps to coworkers and talking on his phone. Not badly priced but if they were to treat everyone equally and actually have their cooks make and serve everything like if they were serving it to chef Ramsey or their own mothers or fathers then it would go a long way for this restaurant. If your American just order or take the drive to fiesta grill cheaper and better and bigger portions and nice and hot and fresh. Spanish: primero cualquiera que esté leyendo esto tengan en cuenta que yo doy mis calificaciones como experto en cocina y no es nada contra el local oh personas/personal... mis calificaciones y opiniones son para tratar de mejorar el lugar y decir la verdad. Este lugar entrando es my bonito pero tienen muchas sillas que se sienten que se van a quebrar, la mesera que nos toco al final es muy amable pero parece que le falta ayuda. Los chips y salsa muy ricos Los tacos están ricos pero la carne de al pastor muy agria y la de lengua muy rica pero las tortillas están frías parecen recalentadas y el arroz es un desastre parece que me dieron sobras de un niño y el pico de gallo no es necesario si no lo piden. El combo tiene demasiado arroz y frijoles y la comida principal parece para un niño no un adulto y está muy fría y péquenos.

    Melissa G.

    We always welcome a new place to eat in Chatham County, so we were happy when we heard about this place. Let me get my petty complaints out of the way: The chips were not that great - they were cold, tasteless, and basically salt-free; there were not S&P shakers on the tables (or at least not our table); and the scant amount of guacamole put on the plates was useless, seriously, just don't even bother; the salsa was bland; and the skinny margarita was sweet which it shouldn't be since it's the skinny version. Onto the good stuff! There were 6 of us and each ordered a different entree, and each was very good. I had the vegetarian quesadilla and it is seriously the best I've had! First, it wasn't your basic spinach, onions, and green peppers; it had broccoli, squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. The veggies weren't over-cooked and so they weren't soggy. And the flavor was absolutely delicious! They have a decent selection of draft beer that's offered in 3 sizes: baby bear size (16 oz), mama bear size (22 oz), and papa bear size (32 oz). They also had a ton of margaritas and other drinks to choose from. Others have commented on the artwork, which is imported from Mexico, and is pretty spectacular. The service was on par, and it's clear they believe in team work. My husband knocked his fork off the table, and a server nearby picked it up so quickly I'm not sure it even hit the floor, and a new was brought out within seconds. We did not feel rushed, and in fact, the check wasn't even brought out until we asked for it. They also have a decent size bar area, with a large bar.

    a glass of water and a glass of orange juice

    You're better off going down the road to Mi Cancun. Nice atmosphere and all but I found a hair in my food and was charged 19-20$ for a house margarita which was ran up as "skinny". When I saw that this tiny margarita cost more than the entree, I asked the waitress/manager and they confirmed that the price was correct. This little margarita was sour as can be and didn't give me a lick of a buzz and is simply way too pricey. I will be taking my business elsewhere from now on. Happy Cinco De Mayo.

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    Karen R.

    Great service and food. I had the Pollo Santa Fe and my husband had the Pollo Compadres. They both came with beans or salad (not pictured). We had an enjoyable dinner out.

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    Fajitas were dry over cooked with a tasteless sauce. So yuck. My friend's shrimp and chicken fajitas were equally tough and nearly inedible

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    Service is great, always accommodating and kind. Our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area!

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    Wonderful atmosphere with fun art work. Next time we will split the combo special which easily feeds two normal adults for $11.00

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    Good food, very good service, cheap mugs of draft beer. Nice spot!

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    Cliff Diver Marqarita is solid as are most of the entrees.

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    8 years ago

    Good service, great food, reasonable prices! Have only been a few times so far, but was pleased each time. Will be returning.

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    This place is the best Mexican food in town, which does not say much but still, it's the best.

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    I'm a fan. Typically if I'm craving tacos I'll just head over to a Mexican restaurant, but my…read morefriend had great reviews about this place so we decided to come here. Everything was delicious. We got all different kinds of tacos, crab empanadas, and the Peruvian half roasted chicken. You can really taste the quality in the meat and flavors of the food here. If you even look at their google photos- you can see how good the food looks there as well. It did not disappoint at all. I feel like you could get anything here and be happy with it. You order at the front, then find a seat. Everyone inside was super kind, and the restaurant was cute with both indoor and outdoor seating right next to Town Hall.

    Oya deserves way more attention than it gets. Every time we've been, it's been efficient, spotless,…read moreand consistently excellent. The tacos are damn good, but don't sleep on the beans, rice, and guacamole -- everything is fresh and well done, and there's something for everyone. We came in with our kids, who were... not at their best , and the staff could not have been kinder or more understanding. That alone makes this a place I'd recommend to other families. They also have a 99% health rating, which shows in how clean and well-run the space is. If you're a family looking for a relaxed, genuinely welcoming spot with great food, this is one of those quiet gems that's easy to miss but absolutely worth supporting.

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    I love the ambience of this location. The location has cozy seating selections, the lighting was…read moredim and just right. Plus, I loved all of the plastic greenery accents and animal pictures that correlate with the name of the location. The service was wonderful. There was only one waitress working but I considered her to be attentive even with the amount of customers there for hamburger Thursday. The owners were engaging and nice. I truly enjoyed my first visit here. Now let's talk about the food and beverages. I ordered the Jungle Bird drink. It was light, refreshing and contained a good equation of alcohol. I'll definitely order this again. The true reason my date brought me here was for the hamburger, which they only serve on Thursdays after 6 pm. The burger was one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. No cap! This local establishment knows who to cook a great burger. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly, plus the toppings included a delicious house made sauce and a pickled veggie (I think it was squash). Shout out to the chef, owners and staff at the Beagle. I am officially going to be a repeat customer. You absolutely have to try this place out the next time you are in Pittsboro!

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