This place is in the old "La Bou", at Mather Field and Rockingham. I drive past it all the time on my way to the VA, yet I've never noticed that it was here. Call me "Captain obvious." Today, as I was turning onto Rockingham, I finally noticed the place. I like to try new Mexican places so I decided to stop in. I'm glad I did. The place is not fancy on the inside, but it's bright and clean, and everybody was friendly and helpful. They do have Mexican decorations on the wall, and also a TV playing Mexican TV. They have a large menu. I decided to have the Barbacoa off of the lunch specials menu. It came with the Barbacoa, tortillas, (I chose flour) rice, beans, *AND* a soda as well. In addition to the meal, they also have a chips and salsa bar. The chips were crunchy and delicious, not greasy at all, and they had a large selection of salsa. I chose the avocado salsa,, and also the jalapeño and sour cream. The jalapeño in sour cream was spicy, but it was within the limits of what I care for in spicy. The sour cream helps cut down the spiciness of the jalapeños. It was delicious. As was The avocado salsa. The food comes, and for a lunch special, there was a lot of food. The Barbacoa was tender and delicious. The meat was beyond, tender, and it had a little bit of a tangy and spicy flavor to it, but not overly spicy. I added a little bit of the avocado salsa on top, and it just made it even more delicious. The rice and beans were also very delicious. I thought they were a both a little bit soft, for my personal taste, but I know everybody is different. The tortillas were a decent sized, they were delicious, and they gave me. *4* of them. I had plenty of food to take home for a second meal. For a lunch special, they were extremely generous, the food was amazing, and the price was very reasonable, especially since I got two meals out of it. I want to come back and try more things on the menu. Thank you for a great lunch. read more

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Worst service n food ever. Meat was tough n chewy. Cashier rude n does not greet or smile. Ask a question and she mumbles. Food is inconsistent and my entire famiky of 30 will never go there again. If u wanta get drunk eat. Food might taste better. read more

Taqueria Los Compadres, Rancho Cordova, CA - October 28, 2024. I came here on a Monday at noon. Contrary to another review that I had read, the place is very clean. I ordered at the cash register. They have lots of Mexican food choices. I had read that the tacos are really delicious, so I ordered a shredded beef taco on a hard shell. I asked what was on the taco and was told It includes lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. That was a lot more filling than I expected so I was expecting it to be pretty pricey. I asked if I could order it without the sour cream and and if I could get the guacamole on the side. No problem. $6.75 with tax. I sat at the bar and only ordered a water. As I was walking over to get the water, I noticed they have a very nice looking salsa bar. I went ahead and grabbed some chips. Before I could get back to my seat, my food was already coming out. I was a little shocked to see how big the taco was. I thought este taco esta delicioso! read more

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Just stopped by today and easily one of the best burritos in Sacramento! I ordered the jumbo Carne Asada burrito and it had so much flavor in it! They also pack a lot of food in this burrito so be prepared to get really full! I used to come here all the time but moved out of the area, but I remembered how good their burritos were so I decided to try again and nothing has changed. As far as service goes, this is just a Taqueria nothing fancy but good food. It's close to a hole in the wall, but not really the ambience inside is average. read more

OMG how delicious - today was my first visit, and I will definitely return. I got the combo plate with a sope and tamale. The salsa bar is just amazing - so many selections & fresh ingredients. The food & the service superb Thank you so much! read more

We've been on a quest to try every Mexican restaurant within 10 minutes of our house (it's not a short list when you live in Rancho) and this is easily the best. The salsa bar has great options--the rojo and verde are top notch, and I recommend trying the creamy jalapeño salsa. Definitely grab some escabeche while you're over there. Their specialty is the quesabirria tacos, which are awesome (made with corn tortillas so good for folks with gluten sensitivity too). I ordered three and it was a lot of food. Definitely could've been happy with just two. But they came with two things--a cup of the stock the beef is cooked in (think au jus but lots more flavor) to dip your tacos in, and a moderately spicy habanero type salsa that has a nice vinegar component to balance the grease and cheese of the birria. Definitely try adding escabeche (pickled vegetables) to your quesabbirria tacos because it'll bring out more of the flavors. We also liked the rice and refried beans, and the kids quesadilla was perfectly cooked (and served at a temperature appropriate for littles). I also tried their house beer, a canned lager that doesn't list the partner brewery, but the address printed on the can is 1709 Del Paso Blvd, which Google Maps says is the location of King Cong Brewing Co. Do with tbh at information what you will. It was pretty good. I know folks have their loyalties to corona, modelo, and pacifico, but if you like those you might like this locally produced beer just as much. Don't mix it up with the other taco place across the street. Los Compadres is the real deal. read more

Taqueria Los Compadres - Quesabirria tacos, rice and beans, house lager - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

This place is very nice i love the molcajete but all the food is really good.They also have a Bar you can watch some sports while having a beer.I try the new house beer called Los Compadres Lager beer which is really good flavor. Give it a chance you won't regret it. read more

This was the go to place for burritos but not any more. Called in my order & when got home the burrito ingredients were soaked in so much oil it was tasteless and the oil was even seeping thru the tortilla! Can't believe they would even make something like this for someone to eat. The nachos got were no better, Definitely won't return and wish could give a Zero rating as this wasn't worthy of even One Star or even the 18% tip gave for take out. read more

Food is always amazing, they really know how to season the food and give it that good flavor my go to are always gonna be the quesabirrias and or the asada super burrito super yummy, when we just want something small and quick we ask for camarones a la kora as a botana it's so good they have a next level flavor, the micheladas are so good weather it's alcoholic or virgen, the orange and carrot freshly squeezed juice is amazing to wake you up, service is always amazing as well cashiers are so nice and patient when not knowing what to order. Ambiance 100/10 as well always have some good music on waitresses always checking up on us. In my top 5 read more

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The food was cold I asked for a menudo and it was black also the grain on the menudo was hard not well cooked over all I hated it I left all my cold ass food read more

Wish Los Compadres was closer to home in West Sacramento. I'd be there at least once a week. One of the BEST salsa bars around. Great portion size, delicious and fresh ingredients. If you haven't tried, highly recommend! read more

This was an Uber Eats delivery, but still tasted fresh! I ordered the Shrimp Burrito. I of course wish there was more shrimp, there was prob about 5 in the entire burrito. However, it's tasted soo good, so they still get some points lol read more

Taqueria Los Compadres - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

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Love the Chili Verde here. Nice staff and comfortable dining area with inside and out.

Taqueria Los Compadres has a good location, plenty of parking, and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant has a big open layout with a long counter off to the left hand side. The counter extended to a decent but somewhat messy salsa bar. It looked to be popular with the customers because there were a lot of spills that hadn't been cleaned up. It included some nice crisp chips, a variety of hot and mild salsas, radishes, and a tasty cactus salad. My favorites were the avocado and white sauce/salsa which I've never had before. I ordered a bottle of beer and a carnitas burrito. It came to about $15.00, which isn't too bad in the price department. The beer was nice and cold the burrito was bo joke. I attached picture so you could see the size. It was full of meat, rice, cheese, beans, and tomato. It was a little hard to eat because it wasn't wrapped real well. It got a little fally-aparty after a few bites. Overall a pretty good restaurant. There were a couple of hiccups during my visit. read more

Taqueria Los Compadres - A tasty burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

TLDR: PAPER FOUND IN BURRITO. Overall taste was fine... Super burrito with chili verdes: randomly found strip of paper inside. Not the best experience. Super burrito with carne asada: not folded well, burrito fell apart at end 2 enchilada plate with shredded chicken and red sauce: too much red sauce. Beans hardened (also 30 minutes old that might be why). Sourcream weirdly yellowish but it was fine. Chicken very dry. Sauces are pretty watery Los compadres on fair oaks is better read more

Taqueria Los Compadres - 2 enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Cashier tonight young tall girl with black hair was very sweet and attentive and food was excellent.

Ive never physically been in the shop but goodness gracious the food is delicious. I honestly would sell my liver, my first born child, and my left leg just to have their food. So good honestly. read more

Amazing place! Today was my first time I stopped by and I'm so glad because this will be my new favorite spot! I ordered the molcajete and it was so good very big and reasonable price it was just the best and my husband ordered the birria nachos they were so good as well the birria was very juicy and tasty. The service was also great this nice young lady helped us out and gave us great recommendations! Overall such a great experience I definitely recommend can't wait to go back again! read more

This taqueria was really good! I ordered 3 quesabirria tacos and they were really delicious!! The service was really good as well a young lady took me and my family's order and she was very nice. The restaurant overall was really good and very family friendly. I definitely recommend this taqueria!! read more

food is really good, the staff is even better, you should really try it. Try the quesabirrias, they're really good.

I loved this place! The food is great and the staff is helpful! Also, the dessert is AMAZING!! Decently priced as well.

So disappointed. I just picked this up and there's literally like 8 pieces of shrimp in each box. For costing $20+ this is sad. Could add more for the price. read more

It was one of the sunniest days in a while and the smoky haze was not very dense. So I checked out YELP for a place close by that had outdoor seating. So here I am. I walked inside to a very large open space that before COVID had been their dining room. I ordered at the counter, was given a number when I agreed to dine in and was offered complimentary chips and salsa. I found a seat outside and my chips and salsa were brought promptly. Alas, no more bowls of salsa, just 2 tiny lidded plastic cups of 2 salsas - one red, one white. I was enjoying the sun on my face and arms when my meal arrived. On first glance, I wondered where my crispy taco was. I found it under a pile of lettuce, guacamole and sauce. Of course I was disappointed. What's the purpose of having a CRISPY taco when it is no longer crispy? The"guacamole" was nothing more than an avocado that had been made into smooth avocado - not even a hint of cilantro to brighten it a bit. The enchilada sauce had a spice/herb that was unfamiliar to me. It had some sweet undertones, like cinnamon, but it was not that. After a bites, I got used to it. The beans and rice were unremarkably adequate. Besides the sun and seeing families together enjoying the afternoon, the best thing about this place was their playing Mexican Banda music. Their selections were so good that I wanted to get up and dance! . Of course I didn't. I don't want to neglect how they handled theirCOVID requirements. All staff wore masks. All patrons wore masks until they began to eat. I observed staff wiping down tables with a spray bottle and rag. I can't vouch for what was in the spray bottle though. I did observe a new customer pick up a napkin dispenser from an unbiased table and take it to His table. Don't think I would have done that. Overall, the trip was worth it though I would count the meal as average. read more

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Food is very bland and lacks taste. Also they use very cheap meats. Lots of gristle and fat. Salsa was like catchup with spice.

We live in Reno and every time we come to Rancho Cordova we come here at least twice in a weekend. The food is great, it is very clean and the staff has always been very friendly to us. And they have some specials where you get a free beer with it so can't go wrong there. we always get the next fajitas with an extra side of beans and it is plenty for two of us. We even have some to take home. We highly recommend it. We have never had a bad meal yet. We love it.we will continue to come back. One of our favorite places. read more

Not sure why the bad reviews. Figured I'd give the place a shot since I've had a few of the other locations in the area that serves tacos and authentic Mexican food. Walked in the place somewhat busy for a lunch crowd not too bad but a decent amount of people. Ordered the lunch special two Carnita tacos beans and rice. Tacos were filling tons of meat on them, beans were cooked good and the rice even better- great atmosphere and food came out within three minutes of ordering will probably go back before my trip to the area is over! Recommended for sure! read more

Taqueria Los Compadres - Carnitas Beans and Rice - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

I always go here for the seafood mexta and taco. It is very good. It is my go to spot when I am in the area for Mexican food. read more

Taqueria Los Compadres - Seafood mexta and carne asada taco. - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Ordered some enchiladas and super nachos thru DoorDash for late night craving. The enchiladas were still super hot when it arrives. I picked Chile Verde as the meat of choice and it was very tender and tasty. The supernachos with carnitas was on another level. The container was super heavy filled with chips, meat and all the condiments. Definitely the best Mexican place in this area. We will definitely come back soon! read more

right off US-50 on the Mather Field exit. I think this place is great, I've been here about 7 times and I've always gone on either Tuesday or from 4-6 because that's when they have Street Tacos Taco Tuesday deals and 4-6 pm is their happy hour every day. These are happy hour prices: 1.90 per taco, they stack that chit up. In my opinion, chicken over pork Bc their chicken is nice and juicy. 3.99 for a glass of beer, they have a nice selection on tap. Their tortilla chips are good, perfect crunch and sauces are nice and wide in selection. I like the orange habenero salsa? And the white sauce. Cool and clean interior, outside seating, music is swag, they sell shots if you ask I think. I've also had shrimp Super Burrito and the carnitas plate, these are also good choices. Staff is very nice and I've never had to wait too long. My friend said carne Asada fries was fresh but nothing special, 7/10.(probably bussin with a few beers) TLDR: come 4-6 pm for really bomb chicken tacos and $4 tap beer. Staff is great, nice place to vibe read more

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Easy parking food is tasty ambience is nice and quiet service wasfriendly Location is close to highway 50 read more

Took up the old La Bou space. Roomy inside and patio seating outside. The food was decent. A little on the pricier side then you would typically see. I wouldn't say that 1 crispy taco was worth $4.99. Street tacos were priced reasonably. The service was good, fast, and they checked on me twice to see if I needed anything which was nice. read more

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Just a basic taqueria , nothing crazy. The food has been progressively worse every time visit. The menudo especially, it used to be delicious. Now all you basically getting is a bowl of hot water with some spice added to it. The meat is almost nonexistent and the pata might as well have been all bone. The tacos also had no seasoning or flavor whatsoever. Probably not coming back here for a while. read more

We ordered delivery and it took a while for the food to arrive. They had an estimated time of arrival for the food and they exceeded this by 40 minutes. It wasn't the delivery service's fault because it only took 10 minutes to get to us from the time our order was picked up. In spite of that, the food was good! I ordered a chimichanga and it was much as a chimichanga is supposed to be, presented on a bedding of lettuce, with guacamole and sour cream on the side. Salsa was provided for in separate plastic containers. And utensils were supplied as well. I also ordered Horchata with no ice...but my Horchata came with ice. And quite a lot of it too. Not too good for a cold day... Pricing was affordable and reasonable enough. We would try them again in the future...but only if we're not in a rush... read more

the last 2 times my fiancee & i went here, they got our order wrong. I ordered crispy carnitas tacos and both times they gave us street tacos. meat is bland & gave me a stomachache the 2nd time. wouldn't recommend read more

I came here for lunch, the food was good and the staff was friendly. They had outside seating under tents. I feel like it probably does get busy so if you are trying to go, I would suggest going during non-peak hours. Avoid lunch & dinner time. Everyone else I went with really liked the food. I would go again. I had the enchiladas & although they are not in my top 10 ( i have tasted a lot of enchiladas) they were good! read more

Taqueria Los Compadres - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

This place had been a long time favorite of mine until recently. It seems no one there knows/cares about their job. My manager placed an order online and another employee went to pick it up. No one at the restaurant counter could find the order. The cashier insisted it was ordered somewhere else. So our employee placed the order again and paid (not knowing the meal was already paid for online). He gets back and lets my manager know what happened. My manager calls and says he paid for an order that was not found in the store and would like to cancel it. Finally the girl lets him know she found the order and that the problem was that it was not processed and that's why the ticket didn't print . He asked to cancel it because it was already re ordered and picked up and he would like his money back. She responds "ok I just processed it" and he said " no I want it, cancel it" she then says " ok it's ready now" and hangs up on him. His bank won't give him the refund because he has to settle it with the vendor, but they won't even listen to us. One of the worst customer service experiences we've encountered, our company will be no longer be ordering from this establishment. read more

There are an abundance of Mexican food restaurants in this area, but this one takes the cake for me. Everything I've ordered has been great. Some of my tops in life the smothered burrito, street tacos (go on Tuesday for taco Tuesday special on chicken & pork), tortas, the fresh made salsas, and their special margarita made with fresh orange juice! The wait time has never been super long and the staff are always friendly, they even come to your table to see if you want more drinks. Prices are about average for the food, ambiance, and location. I highly recommend Los Compadres for your next meal (you can also order online for pickup). Somehow I don't have photos of the food, but I eat here almost once a week, so I'll be sure to update. read more

Taqueria Los Compadres - Margarita & fresh salsa - Mexican Near Me - Rancho Cordova, California

Quick and GREAT authentic food. The salsa bar is impressive and my hard shell tacos were superb. As mentioned in an earlier review, the carnitas were not greasy which I loved. They accommodated our baseball team and handled it with ease. I love it. read more

Great food, would be nice if the young lady working the counter actually acted like she wanted customers to be there.

This was a Doordash order. The cooking process took a lot longer than the predicted time on the Doordash app. The driver tried to make up the time due to the slow cooking time. The tacos and quesadillas tasted great. I wish I had the Avocado Salsa seasoning with the to-go order like I would typically get at the restaurant. read more