I had high hopes for this place, but overall it was just okay. The tacos were a mixed bag: the meat was flavorful but slightly dry. The rice was standard -- nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. Prices were reasonable, but for the quality, I was expecting a bit more in the flavors to stand out in some way. It wasn't a bad experience, just not one I'd go out of my way to repeat. If you're nearby and craving Mexican food, it'll do -- but it's not worth a special trip. read more

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Great taste nice portions worth the visit. It's a Nice local establishments and they make you feel welcome.

We were in the area and saw the sign that says "Best Mexican Food In Town" so we had to check it out! When you enter the restaurant you seat yourself. A waitress brings you chips and salsa and the menu. We saw at least 10 people come in for large pickup orders. It looks like the building was a Pizza Hut in the past. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated but could use some updates but definitely feels cozy. The weather is in the 90's and the restaurant is nice and cool! There are several TV's mounted on the wall throughout the restaurant. Two are showing menu items, one is showing a soccer game, one is showing golf. and the last one is just some random tv program. The sound is off and they are playing Spanish music. There are lots of great menu items. I had a hard time picking out something to eat. I have never had a torta and decided to order the Chile Relleno Torta. It was spectacular! The bread was crispy and warm on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. It was seasoned perfectly and I could taste all the individual ingredients. I would definitely order again and recommend you try it as well. Definitely better then I expected. My husband ordered the Carne Asda burrito Suizo which he orders everywhere. Wow it is huge and the meat was tender and definitely one of the top 5 that he has ever eaten! Our waitress was very kind and attentive, she even refilled our chips. We left the restaurant full and happy! We will definitely be back!! read more

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Food is always tasty and serving sizes are large. Waitstaff and counter staff are always friendly. I happily recommend eating here.

This place provides an epic Mexican Food experience! Everything is just tasty and authentic andnportions are very generous. Highly recommend it! read more

When myself and my family have a desire for burritos, this is the ONLY place we go to. Moved to the suburbs in 2001 and the search was on for an authentic Mexican burrito. This shop delivers. The burrito is delicious and has remained consistently tasty through all these years. It is 5 stars! read more

It's definitely a bit cold in the corners of the restaurant. It does take a while to get your food but if you're looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant, this is it. It's very delicious ! And since it's authentic it can definently be spicy ! Services is great and they are very attentive read more

The go to Mexican comfort food place for my Torta Milanese! Great taste, service, and value... Enjoy their chips and salsa too. read more

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I give them 3 stars but that's really misleading. When the old family owned this restaurant, this place was THE best around. New owners raised all the prices and cut back on everything. For the old customers, this was the kiss of death. It's not the same place. We have moved on. read more

I am not sure why it has taken me so long to write a review , for one of my favorite authentic Mexican restaurants. I have tried a variety of dishes and they all have been great. This time we had take out and I had the taco salad. Taco salads is one of my go to meal options, and I am always impressed how well they package it . The salad is large, and the taco shell is by far my favorite. My husband usually has their tacos and has tried the carne asada and shrimp. Both are always great. It is generally busy, but the staff always provide excellent service, and are always so nice. The restaurant is not huge, but it has a comfy vibe. This is one of our go to Mexican restaurants. read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Chicken Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I've been eating here since I was like 7, and honestly, it's always been solid. The food never misses my usual is either the burrito suizo dinner or the pollo adobado dinner. Both are fire. The prices are great, the staff is super friendly, and the whole place just has a cozy, chill vibe. If you haven't checked it out yet, you definitely should. read more

What a great find! Tried the Bistec a la Mexicana and it was great. Spicy steak with veggies rice and beans...even the chips and salsa were amazing. Highly recommend Los Compradres if you are in the area. read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Bistec a la Mexicana/steak fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Thee best Mexican food ever. Hands down. Run don't walk. The steak burrito suizo and the steak torta is amazing.

The service was fast and friendly. The food was solid for authenticity. I had to feed my kids quickly and the kids meal are super affordable. They even accommodated a vegetarian swap in the burrito which I thought was so nice. Will definitely be dining in with the family next time. read more

I had ordered the Caldo de 7 Marisco and well... It was alright. The thing that made it not so appetizing was the fact there was more imitation crab than anything. I do not like imitation crab... Thus this was the only place that's put that in the caldo. Besides that.... The cocktail de camarones was good though. Service was nice, as well as the environment. Spacious and has been there for a long time. El caldo de res y caldo de pollo are much satisfying. read more

Family friendly authentic Mexican restaurant in a great location not too far from the city! We stopped here while on a trip to Chicago and were super impressed with the speed of service and freshness of the dishes. The space was clean and had plenty of seating, the staff members were attentive and friendly. What more can you ask for! read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Smothered Carne Asada Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

My go-to Mexican restaurant for carry out. We regularly order carry out from here. The people working there is really really nice. The food comes out hot and fast. I LOVE their mole chicken dish. My husband loves their steak tacos. Both dishes are full of flavor. We love how they use onions and cilantro instead of tomatoes and lettuce in their tacos. The restaurant is very colorful and bright. The displays and decorations inside the restaurant make it an inviting place. read more

Always so good! Love the aguafrescas and smoothies, too! Very family friendly, all ages and cultures seen dining together- not very loud considering the environment. This spot is on the monthly meal plan rotation for dining out. read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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The Cecina steak tacos are so delicious!!!! Love the place! Staff are great too highly recommended! read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Taco dinner Cecina steak , and chicken with onion, cilantro - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Consistently great food el pastor tacos always on point. Hubby loves the mole chicken enchiladas. Salsa is also tasty. Staff is super friendly!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

I walked in and went to the hostess counter I was ignored until a white couple came in behind me and the hostess greeted them first then asked me if I had been helped. I said no she proceeded to sit me at a table. I was asked if I wanted coffee and then she walked away. The waitress came by and took my order. I ordered the ham and regular breakfast w/ pancakes. I ate most of it but yearned for another cup of coffee which everyone around me got refills, I was never asked. This place doesn't seem to like my kind so I fortunately don't have to go back. I felt very unwelcomed. The waitress however was very polite and attentive. Definitely saved this experience. Food was ok. 5/10 read more

I'm visiting this place for long time but.Since new owners,food is not same taste is different. I'm definitely like when previous owners handled this restaurant. read more

The food here was really delicious and affordable and the staff are friendly. There's a bunch of selection on their menu.

First, very hard to find front door. We were told to go around to the other side, but it was an emergency exit. We went back to the opposite side and found the entrance with a metal pull handle. Ok, now we are inside. They are packed with a-lot of families and Very loud! We got waited on, got our water and ordered pretty quickly. It took some time for our food to arrive, but the food was good. We ordered the tostada dinner and the #1 combination. My wife loved her combination and would suggest it to everyone. I got the tostada dinner and menudo, but we're ok. They are very selfish with the beans on the tostadas and the side. Overall, a good place to eat and ok service. We are from cali and it's nice to have good Mexican food again. read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Seating area - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Great food, great service. I'd definitely come back. It's located right besides a little strip mall (mighty convenient if you ask me, strip mall--it has a panaderia, small market, and a few other eating goodies). I believe they share parking--I know I parked there with no issues, but don't quote me. I was ordering to go, so I just walked up, asked for the menu and took a minute to look since it was my first time there. After persuing the menu, I decided on the wet burrito, the taco dinner (asada and al pastor), chile relleno taco, and a tamale. I personally am not a fan of the tamale. I found it too dry. Everything else was on point. Wet burrito--might tasty! I do wish the mixed the filling inside a bit more so that every/most bites had a bit of meat and veggies, rather than bites of meat, and then bites of veggies. Not a biggie though, I kind of just mix it up myself. I didn't eat the tacos, but I was told it was good. I did eat the chile relleno taco and that was tttaassttty! Not overly spicy, but did have a kick...a delicious kick. The red sauce is medium sauce. The green was a bit more spicy in case you were wondering. read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Chile relleno taco - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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The food was great! Service was great. Loved the inside it was an authentic Mexican restaurant. We ordered the tampiqueña and lengua en salsa verde. I can't upload because they were videos read more

Company luncheon, Most if us had The Taco Meal consisting of Al Pastore, Steak, Chicheron". Price point for the quality of food is spot on! Service was very attentive, Place was packed!!! Natives also came in, so to me this is a genuine spot in the Mt. Prospect/ Arlington Heights area. When ion Algonquin Road and wanting authentic Mexican food...Stop out & give them a try. Cheers! Did a quick healthy meal with my Boss today! Went with their healthy taco salad with chicken. Didn't feel stuffed but did feel satisfied...You can't go wrong with this establishment. Looking forward to our next venture! Cheers! read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Taco Salad with Chicken...Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

This place never misses!! I absolutely love their tacos here! I have tried a variety of foods here. Tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, burritos, tortas, flautas, and caldo de camarón! They have so many yummy options they are all a must try! I have never had a bad experience here. The service has always been great. Servers are very attentive, they are quick in getting you drinks, serving chips and salsa, and brining the food out quickly! You can get refills of salsa and chips at no charge. Their horchata is pretty amazing here too! Ambiance is perfect. Never too loud. They play very good upbeat music. They have tvs displayed where you can watch either music videos or they'll have some sort of sports game on! Highly recommend checking this place out for some delicious authentic Mexican food!! read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - Combination dinner. Chicken flauta, chicken enchilada, and steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Los tacos al pastor están una cosa horrible malos el servicio está bien, pero los tacos no

Food is amazing especially their pozole and ceviche !!!!!!!! They are a hidden gem and the prices aren't expensive read more

This food has only gotten better over the years. The prices are a bit higher than other taquerias I've ordered from, but the food is worth it. I typically get the taco dinner and I find it very filling. I have never dined in here, but the people who take my order have never made any mistakes. Overall, I would recommend. read more

So glad we found this place. Great food, extremely clean and kind employees. Will definitely return

I'm going to try this place again sometime soon. I took my food to go, so it wasn't hot and fresh and crispy (for the things that should have been crispy), so I'll need to give it another try. My experience was average. Ordered tacos (steak, al pastor, tripas, and fish tacos). Tripe tacos weren't the best I've had, but that's probably because the texture wasnt there due to taking it to go. I'd try this again for sure next time in the store. Reviews (and also the guy at the counter) said the tripe tacos are excellent. Steak taco was probably my favorite. Juicy, soft meat. Al pastor was a little dryer. Fish tacos were my least favorite. Kind of seemed like it was an American fish stick with cilantro and onions in my taco. ha. Kind of a weird mix. I'd stick to steak and tripas next time. The horchata was excellent. And to top that off, they had cards (compliments of Los Compadres) for a free round of bowling at Elk Grove Bowl. (Don't forget to take one of those if it's at their counter if you like a free game of bowling!) read more

Ok I am giving this place 5 stars because they really deserve it! I was doing a good job of taking photos until our dinner came out- it looked so good and fresh I forgot to take a pic, I just started digging in until the the plate was clean! This is our second time here. The food is fresh and tastes oh so good. My friend did an asada dinner. I did the sopes dinner. The asada is good and the Al pastor is very good! The rice and beans are delicious, no slop here, just some good beans and good rice. The salad is fresh too and you can tell they wash the iceberg lettuce well. The service is great, from the seating hostess, to the server, to the cashier checking us out. We ordered the chocoflan and tres leches to go, the flan is sooo good!!Reasonably priced, good food, and good service. Definitely coming back for more. read more

Los Compadres Taqueria - You know they're good if they're almost gone! - Mexican Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

The food was great and freshly made. The server was lovely and recommended dishes for us to try. The ambiance was festive and we felt like we stepped into a restaurant in Mexico. Overall a top notch experience. Prices were very reasonable too. read more

This is the first and last time ordered carry out at Los Compadres Taqueria. I ordered carne asada tacos with rice and beans, no onions, no cebolla. After I picked up the food and was exiting the restaurant, that screen door slammed against my foot because they affixed a very tight spring on the door. I cannot imagine what damage it would do to a toddler. Dangerous door. Anyway, when I opened my lunch, there were onions all over it. I had to pick out all the tiny diced pieces. The food was just mediocre. Sorry to say, I generously tipped her. Bad experience, to say the least. read more

The food was top notch. The wait staff was great. The ambiance was terrific as well. In short you want great authentic Mexican food then give this place a try you won't regret it. read more

If I could give zero starts I would. Chicken taco came with some funky looking meat and my girlfriend ended up puking immediately after dinner. Service was horrible the waitress came to our table like 1 time just a brutal experience. 10/10 don't recommend read more

El mejor sabor y variedad en comida Mexicana!! I have to agree with their slogan that they are the best flavor and variety in Mexican food in town! :) They have a huge menu at fantastic prices, it's really hard to pick just one thing! Today was my first time going for lunch but I'm sure I'll be back many more times to try more treats. The entire menu is mainly in Spanish and the good news for my coworkers is I came along & am fluent. Bam! I translated some of the veggies & toppings for them so they'd know exactly what they're getting. I had a Lime Jarritos and La Gringa Torta which is appropriate since I'm a white girl and all. La Gringa comes with eggs, ham, two types of cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes. I absolutely loved this but it's huge! It's $4.99 which is a very good price for the size. After chowing down on the complimentary tortilla chips, I could only muster the strength to finish a half of the torta. I have lunch for tomorrow, woohoo! When you're done, you pay up at the front. I suggest getting a smoothie to go on your way out for $2.50. My friend got the pina colada today and it was Mmm Mmm Delicioso! Update 9/15: The Asada taco was the best I've ever had! Oh myyyy~so tasty! The jamon y queso quesadilla is friggin awesome, too! read more

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Jesus and his team always do a great job! The food options are endless and each thing is better then the last.