Katherine O.
Yelp
Before Cardenas and El Super, there was Los Compadres. The OG super mercado on the East Side. After all these years and the competition down each street, it still stays afloat.
Prices are a little higher if you're comparing it to the other two, but there are a few things worthy of coming here. #1 is their Ranchera meat. Ever wanted to cook up some good carne asada? I've learned that the best and easiest way to get this done is by buying it! Who knows how to marinade better than these guys?! I've tried every ranchera on the East and I have to say that Los Compadres sells the best I've ever had. It's $8 per pound, but I'll gladly pay. They use high quality meat that cooks to be so tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Another secret to this place is their restaurant in the back. I saw a sign outside of the Taco Y Taco menu right next to the Los Compadres sign. I was so excited, I thought, "Taco Y Taco is here too?!" I went in all excited and ordered 1 carne asada and 1 al pastor taco ($1.70/taco). I asked the cashier if the tacos were from Taco Y Taco, but she said they are Los Compadres. I don't know why they have the menu outside if they aren't from the restaurant...but as I sat down and ate my taco, I realized that the tables were the same style as the tables at Taco Y Taco on Tropicana (who wouldn't recognize the old school look with the rose in the middle). Coincidence? Maybe if I spoke Spanish, I would've learned the back story to sign and tables and I'd be able to tell you guys about it. But I could only speculate that maybe Taco Y Taco started in Los Compadres and worked its way up to what we know now. But long story short, the tacos were really frickin' good!! They filled it up so much that I couldn't take a bite without meat dropping. The meat was juicy and fresh! It also comes with cilantro, onions, and your choice of red/green salsa.
They also burritos, pupusas, plates, and dessert, ceviche, and more.
I'll definitely be back for tacos and I'm excited to try what else they have on the menu!