El Compadre
Mexican restaurant · Greater Echo Park Elysian
1449 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Highlights
Flaming margaritas, sizzling fajitas, and classic Mexican dishes
Flaming margaritas, sizzling fajitas, and classic Mexican dishes
"You will not find a stronger margarita in Los Angeles than the one they light on fire at El Compadre. This isn’t some finessed, modern cocktail with cactus root and a dollop of Himalayan crystal foam on top. This is a classic sweet and sour-doused margarita with a floating lemon peel full of 151 that they light on fire. Tip: Don’t let it burn out on its own. Push it immediately down into the drink with your straw, mixing it all together for a sweet and smoky effect that will put you under the table in a half hour." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"If the Hollywood El Compadre is where you go for a night you probably won't remember, the Echo Park location of this classic Mexican restaurant is where you go to prep for a ballgame. You'll find TVs tuned in to catch up on all the Dodgers news you haven't been paying attention to, plenty of loud men wearing Mookie Betts jerseys, and flaming margaritas strong enough that you'll find the game enjoyable whether you're a baseball person or not." - sylvio martins, nikko duren
"A Los Angeles resident claims that he was harassed by an employee for kissing another man while dining at the Echo Park location of El Compadre this week, and the incident has since spread quickly across social media. Comedian and actor Drew Droege first shared his account of the incident on Tuesday via Instagram, saying that he was out on a date that turned sour unexpectedly, with a rather 'sad, hateful moment in the middle.'" - Mona Holmes
"Let’s state the facts - LA is a margarita town and you can go to a lot of places and find good versions. That said, none are more legendary than the flaming ones served at El Compadre. We don’t care how high your alcohol tolerance is, two of these babies will put you under the table every time, and now, they’re available for curbside pick-up, so you can pass out under your very own coffee table. Sure, they don’t come on fire because that would be a safety hazard/impossible, but assuming you own a lighter, flame it up when you get home. See you under the table." - brant cox
"This family-owned Mexican restaurant has been serving Hollywood its taco fix since 1975, well before Taco Tuesday was a hashtag. It’s known for the flaming margarita; the famous drink is now available for delivery, but you’ll have to light it up yourself. Delivery is also available for Cazadores Reposado and Cazadores Blanco, both available with mixers. As for tacos, you can choose from options including shrimp, chicken, and beef, or play the field with a combination plate." - Vox Creative
