Got the torta al pastor and a Jamaica. The bread was soft and fluffy, perfect for absorbing all the juice from the pork. The sandwich was flavorful and lightly spiced and there's a couple hot sauces available to bump up the heat along w/ fresh pico de gallo and some radishes to cool everything down when you're done. The hibiscus juice was lightly sweet and tart and refreshing. Service was quick and friendly and the dining area was clean with a mix of music in the background. read more

Super clean Mexican spot with lively ambience and music. We got some Tacos, Torta, and Bowl to try. I liked their Al Pastor the best out of all the meats. The Torta did use very tasty bread as well. The stars may have been the salsas. Skip the Horchata. All in all, a good casual Mexican spot. read more

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Great authentic Tacos / mexican food. I like that the tacos comes with guac. Flavors are great and not too salty - seasoned very well. A bit pricey in my opinion (tacos nearing $7 for one). You pay first and then sit down. This is not a full-service restaurant. There is seating for around ~20 people although it can get busy depending on the time. read more

Los Compas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were in the mood for a quick meal and I remembered that I'd been wanting to check out Los Compas for quite a while, so popping in was a pretty easy decision to make. I was curious about their burritos but since the word "taco" is right in their name, I figured I should give their tacos a try first. I opted for the Al Pastor ("Marinated pork") and Asada ("Grilled Steak"), and got those with everything ("Onions, Cilantro, Salsa, Guacamole"). They were ready within minutes, so I took them over to a nearby table and began eating. They're both really good tacos. I can't say anything about either of them blew me away, but they were really well put together and the flavors were right on point. A little more heat might've been nice, but the meat on both was plentiful and delicious. I'm sure I'll be returning to Los Campas soon if only to check out their burrito game. read more

Los Compas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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While we were walking to another destination, we stumbled upon this relatively new taco spot. It's not brand new, it's been around since 2023, but we decided to pop in and grab a carne asada taco to sample and share, since we didn't want to get too full before our meal. I don't have Mexican cuisine all that often, but this taco tasted just as flavourful and authentic as the ones I've had in Mexico or at some of the more well-known spots in Toronto for their authenticity. I really like that they added a piece of radish to the taco to make it more fresh. It also added to the experience seeing others enjoying their meal, some Spanish-speaking diners adding to the vibe and making feel like I found a solid spot. Service was prompt, and definitely don't skip the sauces and salsas on the side, they really elevate the taco. read more

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Los Compas has really nice employees and fast service. The restaurant is small, but there was enough seating when we went. I got a torta and my partner got tacos. Overall, it was just alright to me. The food was kind of plain to me, but the salsa and pico de gallo was tasty and fresh. read more

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You know how sometimes, you just want tacos for brunch because they're cheap, tasty, messy, and just a fun way to start a weekend? This is a fast, casual, made-to-order taco place that's perfect for people dining with friends or alone. While the vulcan wasn't our favourite, the soft tacos were so good, and so was the guacamole with tortilla chips! Side note: the washrooms here were much nicer than expected! read more

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Los Compas is the first taco joint in Toronto that I found to be legit. This was my first time trying them so I played it safe and ordered two things. I got the Al pastor taco and carne asada quesadilla. My food was ready within a few minutes hot and fresh. Al pastor has great flavor and not too greasy and the carne asada quesadilla was fire. Both were loaded with meat which is nice cause they aren't cheap. Living in Florida I have access to cheaper priced amazing tacos so I have a bit of a bias but these for Canadian standers are pretty good I would come back again. read more

Los Compas Tacos - Carne asada quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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GENEROUS with the guac. The asada steak itself was so tender and juicy. The vulcan is the one I get which has melted cheese on a crispy tortilla (basically a tostada). Theres also salsas on the side of the restaurant for you to add your own spice level. A simple place thats typically for to-go but I found it really worth! read more

Los Compas Tacos - Asada vulcan - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have been hesitating about writing this review for the past 3 months. The truth is, the food was not as impressive as the other reviews suggest, and definitely on the expansive side of the fence. To give context, I went at about 9 pm on a weeknight by myself. I decided to order 4 tacos on corn tortillas, one of each, plus a drink and the featured dessert. Personally, I thought the tacos were a bit bland, to the degree I couldn't tell which protein was which. The tortillas also lacked texture and were a touch stale. I will, however, admit that the desert was great. The total came to a bit more than 50$ (about 30-35$ without the desert), which is definitely on the expansive side of what is offered in Toronto. If we look at Gus, for example, everything is 1-2$ cheaper. It doesn't seem much nominally, but in total, that averages to ~20% price dip. What I am trynna say is it's hard to justify these prices when the food isn't remarkably better, especially since there are so many good options just 500 meters away in Kensington Market. I acknowledge I'm not Mexican, and maybe my taste buds simply don't appreciate the quality of this spot. It's also possible I was one of the last customers and got some produce that had been sitting a bit longer than usual. That's why it took me so long to write this review. I could not reconcile all the other amazing reviews and my personal experience. It made it even harder that the cashier (the owner, I suspect) was incredibly nice and friendly. Nevertheless, I believe these reviews are only useful if they are honest. Thus, this is my honest review. I'll make sure to revisit to sanity check my first experience, and correct this review accordingly. read more

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Stopped by recently and we got a few different tacos (corn or flour). I love their menu system and how its like a spreadsheet hahaha. I got the cactus and pork taco. They have some sauces on the side as well. I enjoyed the pork more than the cactus because the pork had some slices of pineapple on top and I am definitely biased towards pineapple! My partner got the chicken and steak and both tasted great as well. There is quite a bit of seating available and they also have highchairs as well for little ones. The customer service was great and staff took the time to explain the menu well. Will be back!! read more

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This is a new and (already) popular Mexican restaurant! "Compas" is Mexican for good friends or buddies. It only soft-opened on 2023-12-09, and they were sold out in 2 hours because customers came back for seconds! The interior is bright with many tall tables and stools. There is a table where orders are taken. Then you go to the area where they put topping on your order so that you can tell them what toppings (onions, cilantro, salsa, guacamole) you want. Behind there is an open kitchen so you can watch them prepare food. All food is made to order. You can also see them make the soft tacos (you can choose between corn or flour) for each order. The pork (Al Pastor) is on a spit. For their cactus, they actually start with a fresh cactus leaf, cut off the prickly parts, and grill them. All their food is made fresh daily or to order. For drinks, they have Aguas Frescas ($4.00) with three different flavours: horchata, jamaica, tamarindo. There are also Mexican pop ($3.50). They sell different types of Mexican food: tacos, quesadillas, burritos, bowls, volcanes, torts, and gringas. They can choose the main ingredient: Al Pastor (marinated pork), Azada (grilled steak), Pollo (chicken), and Nopales (cactus). The Azada is usually only $0.25 more than the other 3. We ordered the following: 1. Horchata Agua Fresca ($4.00). 2. Chips & Guacamole ($6.50). 3. Al Pastor Taco ($5.25). 4. Nopales Taco ($5.25). 5. Azada Torta ($11.25). Along one wall, you can help yourself to any of their 4 salsas. The drink was very good. I absolutely loved the Al Pastor Taco. The marinated pork very delicious, but they also added some sauce (probably the liquidified guacamole) that enhanced the flavour! The Azada was chopped into little cubes and was tender. A Torta was quite filling by itself. The customer service was excellent and always with a smile. Their grand opening will be on 2023-12-16, where there will be free tacos and a Mariachi band from 16:00-18:00. There was free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. Because of the high tables, they are not wheelchair accessible. The washrooms are gender-neutral neutral and wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2023-392 read more

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Los Compas, located near the intersection of Richmond/Spadina, serves up Mexican eats (think tacos, burritos, tostadas, etc.) in a casual environment. This family-run Mexican spot is becoming a local favourite and I can definitely see why! A fellow Yelper told me about this place and I had to check it out myself. I stopped by for lunch on a Wed. The menu is simple where you can choose your protein and the style you want to eat it in. I chose 3 tacos (the al pastor (marinated pork), asada (grilled steak), and pollo (grilled chicken) as I was quite hungry. I opted for the corn tacos as well (corn all the way!)! For drinks they have Mexican sodas or even Mexican coke (in a bottle!). I decided to get the Jamaica aguas frescas (staff were so friendly that they let me try a small sample before I decided to purchase it!). My tacos were made to order and prepared fresh. I didn't have to wait long as I heard my order number being called. On the side there are some salsas and hot sauces for you to grab if you'd like. All three tacos were delicious - the meat was not dry at all and my favourite ended up being the al pastor taco (usually al pastor tacos elsewhere often are dry, but the pork was still tender and juicy). The pineapple also added a refreshing element to the taco. Service wise, staff were friendly! Overall, great new Mexican spot near Queen/Spadina. Delicious Mexican eats! Definitely recommend this neighbourhood gem and cannot wait to return for more!! read more

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Absolutely underrated taco spot in the city. The tacos are hot and fresh, packed to the brim with meat and other ingredients, and have such good flavour!! Get the Al Pastor and take advantage of the free salsa they always have available. read more

Los Compas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Casual taco spot conveniently located just off Spadina! Taco prices are pretty standard. We got some al pastor(pork) and asada (beef) tacos with corn shell, plus guac and chips. The total for 4 tacos plus guac and chips was around $35. Everything was good, I liked that they were generous with toppings so the tacos weren't dry. The al pastor tacos were my favourite! There's a self serve station to get salsas and radishes. There's a good amount of seating, with coat hooks under the tables. Two washrooms are available, on the ground floor so accessible. Friendly staff, very welcoming, smiling, and asked us how we were enjoying the food. Recommended if you're looking for a quick bite! read more

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Service was great and the Al Pastor taco + the various salsas were delicious!! Tacos are ~ $6.45 each. Yum!!

Excellent carne asada tacos con todo Fresh home made tortillas. It doesn't look like anything too interesting ambiance wise and I was the only customer at the time. the salsa was really good but I wished they had a spicier option, The service was ok but the girl in the kitchen got an attitude with me when I asked for more salsa because the salsa bar was empty. Oh well. Overall id definitely eat here again, and again if I lived in Toronto read more

As a fast casual taco joint, Los Compas does a great job of delivering delicious tacos efficiently. It reminded me very much of Los Tacos No 1 in New York, where they have traditional style tacos loaded with onions, cilantro, guac, and a bit of salsa. The steak was by far my favourite; it was so juicy and bursting with flavor. The other meats I found to be a bit on the drier side, but still pretty good. They also have some incredibly good salsa; the red and green salsas packed a punch flavor wise with just the right amount of heat. Overall I'd say this is a great new spot that brings something different yet delicious to the taco scene in Toronto, and I can't wait to come back. read more

Los Compas Tacos - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There's nothing better than a Friday night out to a Jays game (except they got pummeled by Shohei and the Dodgers), but the food offering at the stadium (not to mention the outrageous prices) and around the area is not exactly the most inspiring. Especially on a day where I don't feel like having street meat and hot dogs, I definitely needed a better option. Thank goodness I managed to find Los Compas! The owner was super friendly! When I asked what the white drink was (its horchata) he did not hesitate to give me a sample. I didn't mind the cinnamon, and rice infused drink, but I opted for the tamarind drink instead. Since I went with the family, I got to try most of the meats and varieties. Out of curiosity, I tried a cactus taco. I don't really think it's my kind of thing. It reminded me of marinated artichokes. The owner was also nice enough to treat us to an extra one on the house. According to the owner, the cactus meat is flown to Toronto by plane. The beef taco was very good. I really like the jus that was used to allow the beef to do the talking. There's no overwhelming sauce that takes over here. One flaw was that the beef was a bit overcooked. However the guacamole managed to help with the texture a little. Al pastor was very good. The pork was flavourful. The sauce is a bit stronger than the beef one, but equally good. I preferred the texture of the pork more. My son also tried their steak quesadilla. It's alright, but I'm not as big of a fan of this one since the texture of the tortilla was more hard than crunchy... or at least not the toasted texture. I'm however a fan of the chicken burrito. The rice and beans were not super strong on seasoning, but once mixed in with the grilled chicken, it was delicious. If you want to fill up, get the burrito. But, if you want to be able to try variety, go with the tacos. You can go wrong at Los Compas! read more

Awesome new Taco joint downtown! In a previous weed shop on Richmond in sight of Spadina we now are graced with a fantastic new Mexican restaurant called Los Compas, which means friends or buddies. With floor to ceiling windows onto Richmond, and a bright airy space inside there is good curb appeal which is important in this rather desolate area just off the beaten path. With its cheery interior we see hand lettered and painted signs on the walls with a large clear menu as the first thing upon entering. Choose from al pastor, asada, pollo and nopales, each with their English translation below (see pic), then you choose the style of each of those, whether it's taco or something else. I ordered the asada taco, along with guac and chips and a Mexican coke. That was about $20 with tip. The food is perfect here! Nicely seasoned meat and tasteful toppings, along with the zona picante which has a couple sauces, radishes (never tried those before) as well as pico de Gallo (fantastic idea to have this free range). You can see thru the open kitchen how they hand make each corn taco shell upon you ordering one. The shells are then cooked fresh and taste like it too. When I commented on the Trompo (translates from top) they explained that the Lebanese brought this idea over to Mexico hundreds of years ago which the Mexicans picked up as a good way to cook the pastor. Also available are three different house made drinks (like punch) which you can see named in my picture of them. I tried a couple and they each are worth trying. I really appreciate the attention to detail seen at Los Compas and wish them continued success in this challenging location. They are on the right track! read more

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The food was cold despite coming off the grill and had a sour taste in it. The menu prices are expensive compared to the portions you actually get. Overall I felt let down by my experience and I hope you take caution before eating here. read more

This was so good - but what takes the cake is the chips and guac. best chips and guac and was super authentic. the owner takes care of you like you're the only customer, highly recommend! read more

Always fresh food. Friendly service. Restaurant is clean! I've never been disappointed, and I've been coming here since it opened. Just had the cactus tacos. Delicious! Guacamole is the best! read more

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The most amazing tacos I've ever had they are so tender and juice and customer service was amazing. Love Los Compas Tacos!!

Had two tacos here - the al pastor and the steak- it is very nice. Steak was good quality - it was actually my fav. The pork was nice too with the actual grilled pineapple. Little things make a huge difference. The tacos had plenty of toppings but they also have free salsa for you to take at your own convenience and tastes. Will totally come back here on the regular. read more

Great tacos! The beef taco was my favorite. It had a smokey flavor that added something unique. read more

Los Compas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

tried a taco excellent had the burrito next excellent over six bucks for a very small taco; but good enough to get to the burrito eating out is ridiculously expensive.... this be taco spot is legit, very good! read more

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listen .. I love tacos & authentic Mexican spots & I have been to many but Los Compas is definitely #1 in taste & quality. I've eaten here a few times & it's never disappointed. 10/10 spot for tacos without a doubt read more

I had heard people comparing this spot to Los Tacos No.1 in NYC - hate to break it to ya but its not similar IMO. While this spot serves good tacos, it is not anything to write home about. Portion was pretty small for the price you pay, flavours were okay. Not bad, but nothing spectacular like the al pastor i had in NYC... their tres leches cake was yummy! Again... expensive for what it is. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was clean and bright. Overall, I probably wont come back and I would recommend other taco spots in the city that would really blow ya mind! read more

Legit authentic Mexican food. Very tasty. Good for a quick pick up. Service was good. Not much of an ambiance - just a spot to pick up good food or sit and eat like a fast food restaurant read more

Very good would come again, girl at the front was super nice. The food was fresh and tasty

Stopped in for a taco, decided on the Asada...the beef was tender and full of flavor, totally delicious with an ice cold housemade tamarind drink. Then figured I HAVE to try the Al pastor, another hit! With grilled fresh pineapple and fully marinated meat cut right off the spit. For me, these are the best tacos in the city. read more

Los Compas Tacos is incredible, a true gem in Toronto. They make a beautiful fresh food with various options for filling like cactus, beef, pork, chicken. I love their quesadilla it's an open faced style. Their salsas are delicious. The staff is so friendly and you can see them make everything in house. I'll be returning for sure! read more

Great food! Hard to find authentic Mexican food in Toronto but this is it. My favorite was the Al Pastor but the chicken and the carne asada were also both great. read more

So, the food here is actually pretty good. I ordered each of the al pastor, beef, and chicken tacos, and all of them were quite tasty. Service was quick. That said, I think it's just a bit too pricey for the size of the tacos, which are a bit on the small side. Also, when I went there their "salsa bar" was completely empty, despite it not being close to closing time or anything, so that was disappointing. read more

Legit legit legit family-run Mexican restaurant just opened across the street. Beautiful hand-made tacos and quesadilla and much much more I had the volcanes, a very crunchy hard corn flat taco topped with the best tasting freshly made nopales cactus I've ever had. I also had a proper soft quesadilla with Mexican cheese I also tried something called gringas which is like a Mexican cheese sandwich The salsa offerings are small but mighty. They included homemade red salsa, pico de gallo and salsa verde and radishes The pork al pastor taco was sublime with the best homemade corn taco I have ever tasted spicy and a little sweet I met the wonderful family, Oscar the owner with the oh so hip teen kids manning the counter. A truly wonderful family operation. The decor is minimal and very very hip that speaks to my Asian aesthetic. Bonus fact is that it didn't spike my blood sugars because everything I had was made with corn which doesn't spike me personally 9.5/10 only because no one is perfect read more

best gringas in Toronto. And the young woman at the front was very kind and helpful. definitely recommend for anyone who loves real authentic Mexican food read more

Absolutely delicious and authentic! The owner was very kind and friendly. Definitely give this spot a try :)

Son los mejores tacos que he comido en Toronto, el sabor mexicano los caracteriza, excelente atención por sus propietarios, buena ubicación, se los recomiendo read more

this place is amazing! must try tacos! we will be back again and again! Service was very friendly and efficient! Location great and ambience is fun and bright!! read more