Compadres Bar & Grill
(650) 858-1141
3877 El Camino Real
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
37.4175
-122.131
Neighborhood: Ventura
Reviews & Ratings for Compadres Bar & Grill
11 reviews
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Good bar, very poor food
by greyyrider
July 24, 2008
While the service was fine, the food preparation was very poor and not served as described in the menu. The fresh fish was ridiculously over cooked to the point where we could not eat it. When sent back, it was returned uncooked (raw in the center). The carnitas was not served as described on the menu either and was also overcooked and too salty. The marguaritas were excellent so would suggest going for the drinks and chips but not for dinner.
- Pros: margaritas and chips
- Cons: entrees
Does not have accessible toilets
by JaniceDorizensky
June 10, 2008
This restaurant does not have accessible toilets for anyone in a wheelchair or who can't walk up a flight of stairs.
Good Mexican
by tall1sobay
November 22, 2006
This place is pretty good with occasional splashes of "very-goodness": The chips are very good, I really like the salsa (although it's very non-traditional) and they have very good carnitas. The service, while friendly, is usually very slow (they seem to be perpetually understaffed).
The atmosphere is decent. They have an indoor seating area and a nice covered patio for outdoor seating. It's an OK place for kids if they can take the slow service. Parking is not a problem.
This place is AWESOME!!!! by Geff G. at InsiderPages
Contributor
September 26, 2006
The margaritas are top notch as is the food. The wait staff are very friendly and fast. The outdoor patio is an excellent place to have a party or get togehter.
PROS: Excellent food, drinks, and atmosphere!
CONS: Parking is a little tricky. The lot is accessable from the side street.
Not so great.
by rraguind
May 16, 2006
Went to this place with my family and was impressed with the menu selection, but we weren't impressed with the food when it came. The salsa for the chips was very weak and tasted like tomato sauce. The Carnitas was over fried and not very tender. The "best damn enchiladas" were just average. The Vege enchilada was a rip off because it didn't really have any vegetables. The sangria had ice in it and tasted like watered down wine with juice. The Huevos Ricardos and the Chili Verde were the only halfway decent things we tried there. This place only deserves a citysearch rating of 6.
A Fun Family Mexican Restaurant by Alison S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
May 12, 2006
Compadres has a very warm and friendly atmosphere. This is
a great place to go witht he who;e family. The food is good. If you
can, ask to be seated outside by the wood burning fireplace. Ther is something for everyone
on the menu.
This place is excellent. by Palo Alto Soccer Club (. at InsiderPages
Contributor
May 01, 2006
This place is great. The food always has great flavor, service is quick and free refill. What more do you want. How about a place with atmosphere. Try their carnitas dish. yummy
Friendly Service and Good Food by Raja p. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 30, 2006
This is a fine Mexican restaurant that is enjoyable for singles and families. Kids eat free on Sundays, it is a good deal. What we like are their tasty margaritas, excellent meats, and fresh vegetables in their Fajitas. Their service is very friendly and helpful. There is also outdoor seating with a fire place for cold nights. On some days music was too loud. Prices are moderate.
Great Ambience and Food by Michelle M. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 29, 2006
This is an excellent mexican restaurant with fresh ingredients and great tasting flavor. It can be a little spicy for younger kids, but there are plenty of kids choices on the menu. It also has a nice patio outdoors, an upstairs banquet area, as well as plenty of seating in the restaurant. It's also a good place to bring your colleagues from work for someone's birthday, or another celebration.
There are many types of margaritas you can order -- and they are all delicious!
Great Patio a Fun Place
by jgordonpo
September 30, 2004
The patio is a wonderful place to sip on a drink with your chips and Salsa. Menu has many items to select from, I have never been disappointed with the quality of food and is served hot. Recommend reservations as this is a popular place to hang especially with the college crowd. Service most times as been near perfect, staff seems to be covering too many tables on busy nights at times. Parking can be tight on busy nights. Food portions are very generous in size. Eating inside can get a bit noisey.
- Pros: The Patio, Food Portions, The Drinks
- Cons: , Parking at Times, Loud Inside
