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Los Compadres Restaurant

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

Long-running restaurant serving Mexican & New Mexican favorites in a laid-back atmosphere. People often mention great, service, good, chips, salsa, staff, restaurant, delicious, time, order,


Address

2437 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Website

www.compadresabq.com

Contact

(505) 452-8091

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 9 AM to 2 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 8 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (14) service (13) good (12) chips (8) salsa (8) staff (8) restaurant (7) delicious (7) time (7) order (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Melissa K. 5 months ago on Google
    Ate here for a late lunch, around 2. Was not busy at all. Waited on right away, and thel food came out quickly. Waitress was very pleasant. They give you free chips & salsa to start. My husband had the small bowl of Posole, and it was huge! I got a combination plate with rice,beans,taco, enchilada, and a chili relleno. All were good.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandra S. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is amazing! Local, family owned with great service. I ordered chicken and shrimp fajitas and they are delicious and sold at a fair price. We also got dessert the chimi cheesecake which is deep fried cheesecake and I crave it all the time now! Definitely recommend eating here!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesse M. 11 months ago on Google
    Fast paced quick order on your table. Belly full NM food. Menudo is fully loaded with all the options. 0 to 60 in 2.5 smilling ear to ear. Gracias amigos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Theo A. 1 year ago on Google
    You know a place is great when there's a line outside the door before they open and the place is instantly packed but they still have great service and food nonetheless.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rina S. 9 months ago on Google
    Loved this spot. Friendly staff, good food, great ambience. Definitely recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Travelling F. 1 year ago on Google
    The enchiladas were great, 2 x deshebrada + 1 x chicharron made Christmas. Yumcity all around, good service too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cyn S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was just ok. I got the combo fajitas(shrimp and chicken) and my husband had the burrito plate with beans as the protein. Not too much flavor with the fajitas to be honest. Would have loved if they were severed with corn tortillas instead of flour. I did enjoy the horchata. Server forgot to bring us our appetizer we ordered. Chips and salsa are just ok. I was hoping for a more authentic dining experience here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Quinn C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice restaurant! It has a very "local town diner" feel. They also have some vegetarian items that you can make vegan pretty easily. They do charge refills for drinks besides water, but that's not really a big deal for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan G. 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant is always perfect. Service is awesome and the way they work is really cool. Not one person has a table. Everyone does and everyone treats you like family. The food is good. The service is great. This is amazing food and perfect place. The owners are awesome and If there is a full lobby it’s worth the wait!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 amanda a. 1 year ago on Google
    Anyone who knows me, knows Los Compadres is my Sh**! We always have great service, they're quick and friendly and food is always delicious! We just ordered lunch for about ten of us, some with special requests, they got all of it right, just like they always do. Will always be my favorite!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Karla O. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could leave a no star I would. The absolute worst service from a food industry I've every experienced. We waited 20 minutes for our order to be taken, and another 40 minutes for our food to be served. We tried explaining that to their “manager” at the time. She tried justifying that their food was served hot when in fact it was cold the plate was hot but not the food and we had them take it back to get microwaved. She said the wait was due to new staff and being understaffed. We tried to ask for a discount and were only given an insulting 1.50 total off the bill. I called and asked to get the general manage info and said it was her brother and he wouldn't do anything else for us. They don’t care about their PAYING CUSTOMERS. She literally treated us highly disrespectful no manager quality to us. Don’t eat there, it’s not worth your money.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Derek D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food and service is awesome. Menudo was delicious, and combination plate was good. Highly recommended!!

  • 5/5 Monica G. 9 months ago on Google
    We love this place. The food is pricey but it's worth it. I love other Mexican restaurants but this one has become my new favorite one. Especially because of the servings. Just wish they would make the guacamole better. Less salt. Just tastes like mashed avocado with salt. Mom used to make it with jalapeno, tomato and onion all diced with a little bit of lettuce. I know it gets busy but they can make it taste better. Especially for how expensive the food is.

  • 5/5 Bobby H. 9 months ago on Google
    We have been to a lot of New Mexican restaurants in Albuquerque . Hands down this is our new favorite. This was our first visit. According to our taste the food is the most flavorful and delicious. I can't believe how perfect the Spanish rice is. If you haven't tried them you don't know what your missing. We found out what we were missing. Great meal!

  • 5/5 Bea N. 8 months ago on Google
    Such a treat, when being seated there is chips and salsa already waiting for the customer at each table. The salsa is amazing!! and the chips are fresh. The atmosphere of the employees is very warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant.

  • 5/5 SA S. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is always so tasty. Great NM food, tons of options, foods always fresh and served up exactly how we order it. Quick refills on dranks and chips n salsa. Highly recommend this spot

  • 5/5 Chuck C. 4 months ago on Google
    Their motto " to serve the best food in New Mexico " stands true. This food is traditional New Mexican cuisine, which literally tastes homemade. You will never be disappointed and will definitely have you coming back for more.

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 8 months ago on Google
    Great food and service. Prices were reasonable. We came in with a large group, they accommodated us and served with in a timely manner. I recommend this place. We would definitely go back.

  • 2/5 Denisha R. 4 months ago on Google
    I see lots of cars there! I ordered a taco plate! The tacos were soft and fell apart. There food presentations are not appealing and neither is the food! If you want excellent food go to (Los Quates)! That's the best!

  • 5/5 liz a. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice and clean restaurant, it was cold in there just like all the other places. The food was good, they carry a Senior menu which was perfect for me. The Service people were on it, they were always asking if we needed anything. As people would leave they were there cleaning up right away. Very nice restaurant.

  • 2/5 Charlie B. 5 months ago on Google
    Great food. Terrible service. Waited more than an hour to be seated while the hosts seated a bunch of parties both bigger and smaller who got there after us. Once seated, took 25 minutes for someone to take our order. Wait staff spent most of that time chatting in the corner. Food is great, but also found a fingernail in a quesadilla. Would recommend takeout.

  • 5/5 Mae P. 1 year ago on Google
    Spice was excellent, 5 stars. Salsa tasty and chunky 5 stars Good chips 5 stars Meals we’re very good 4.5 stars Asked for more salsa and chips and didn’t get any 0 stars. Had to ask for silverware 0 stars. Overall can’t knock them a whole star for bad service. Food was good and priced fair and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Lee Ann H. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoyed the surroundings and the staff were kind. I didn't find the food I ordered to be that great. But it wasn't so bad because I do plan on trying other items on the menu.

  • 5/5 Greg B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is very good, good variety as well. The wait is not long even when it's busy. The staff are very friendly all the time with great attitude. The place is very clean as well. Our 3rd visit in one month and every time we get great service and food. Keep up the great work.

  • 5/5 Vincent M. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was fantastic. We had chips and salsa waiting when we sat down and our drink orders were taken very quickly. Again, very quickly, our waitress came and took our order. Again, very quickly, our food came out and was delicious. The Saturday special of huevos rancheros was a fantastic deal and adequately feeling. They have a wait for a reason. Great service, tasty food. Atmosphere could use a little attention but not bad.

  • 4/5 H. P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is always good. My first time getting shrimp cocktail and was disappointed for how much I got for what I paid… :( I guess the daily specials with salsa and chips would be the only thing I would order.

  • 5/5 Delia T. 2 years ago on Google
    The green and red chili sauces are equally delicious.

  • 4/5 pariscarrotcake p. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered over Uber,I like how they packed everything.love the Calabasas 👍👍

  • 5/5 Edgar “more like haramBABE” U. 1 year ago on Google
    Came with family (rather large group, mind you) and food still arrived to our table hot and delicious. Waitress/Hostess was really attentive and refills were no issue. It was a great experience

  • 5/5 Martin H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice staff and service! Food was well cooked!

  • 5/5 John P. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped in for a quick bite. The chicken enchiladas were perfect. The green chili was excellent. Everyone cleaned their plate. Not too little and not too much food. This is a family run restaurant, with Mama at the helm. Everyone was smiling and I did not see any unhappy people. Not much conversation when I was there as the food had everyone’s attention. I saw two people ask about a to go order, and the owner took her time to make sure that the details were right to please their palate. I give them a solid five stars. You can buy the green chili in containers to go.

  • 5/5 Tannia A. 1 year ago on Google
    Best breakfast place in town, the staff is amazing, very helpful and friendly. Food quality is great and the portions are good. My favorite server is Esmeralda she's the best, always so welcoming and caring. Get there early on a weekend because it fills up quickly and wait times can be long.


Call (505) 452-8091 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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