El Compa

Name: El Compa
Address: 1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5L 1H8
Telephone: (604) 428-7975
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (92)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Healthy

El Compa, The Friend, serves up the best of Mexico's street food in the Hastings Sunrise neighborhood.
With fresh guacamole and authentic Mexican flavours, we are all about authenticity, simplicity and - above all - delicious tacos.

Come to El Compa for friends, tacos and mezcal. What more do you really need?

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(604) 428-7975
Website
http://www.elcompayvr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Pablo Diego
Catering
We can cater any size event in any location. You can email us at hola@elcompayvr.com
Private party facilities
At El Compa, we bring the vibrant energy of Mexico to life for your special occasion. Whether you’re planning a celebration, intimate wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or a gathering with loved ones, our space offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories. We can accommodate up to 30 guests seated or 50 guests reception-style.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8
Neighborhood
Hastings / Sunrise
Cross street
Victoria Dr/ Powell st.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stop 50496
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour - 20% Off Drinks
Multiple dates available
Join us for Happy Hour at El Compa Cocina Mexicana and enjoy exclusive discounts on our handcrafted cocktails, ice cold cervezas, and delicious Mexican street food. When: Everyday from 4pm to 6pm Drinks: 20% Off Whether you are craving a refreshing margarita, a cold cerveza, or some mouthwatering tacos, we've got you covered. Gather your crew and experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with us. Reserve your spot now and let’s toast to good times. #HappyHour #ElCompaMexicana #TacosAndTequila
All You Can Eat Tacos - Monday to Friday
CA$35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
All You Can Eat Tacos – Monday to Friday! Starting this week, enjoy unlimited tacos during a 90-minute dining experience. We serve a rotating selection of freshly made tacos right to your table, including favorites like barbacoa, pollo con mole, cochinita pibil, rajas con crema, and more. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. To keep things flowing, we’ll serve up to 6 tacos per person at a time — once you finish, you're welcome to order more. Drinks, sides, and desserts are available à la carte. Details: • $35 per person with reservation • $40 per person for walk-ins (subject to availability) • 90-minute limit • No takeout or leftovers • Limited spots available — book your table now!

What 92 people are saying

El Compa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Vancouver
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Compa offers a delightful blend of authentic Mexican cuisine and refreshing drinks. Guests rave about its "spectacular flavor profiles" and "authentic style tacos." Despite occasional noise, the "great margaritas" and "helpful service" make it worth visiting. Don't miss the hibiscus mezcal and brunch options like chilequiles and enfrijoladas.

92 Reviews

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Carlos
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This was a great find! As a fellow Mexican that's long been hurting for a good taste of home El Compa definitely knocks it out of the park. Me and some friends came in for their All-You-Can-Eat taco special and every taco hit impeccably--particularly the cochinita and rajas. That said, the quality of the food was good enough that it warrants paying regular price for them if it means they can keep up with the quality. Our server Jorge did a fantastic job and was very friendly though a little overwhelmed as they seemed understaffed. Truly good and genuine Mexican food is hard to find in Vancouver, restaurants either don't last or find themselves with the need to change up their menu and the quality dips so this is one that I recommend everyone rush to support so that they can keep up the good work.
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Abbe
Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely dinner with friends. Really enjoyed the margaritas and especially the hibiscus flower tacos.
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Lisa
Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so delicious and service so helpful. The space is gorgeous.
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Alan
London6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was very average. We were the only customers but were not made to feel welcome. Zero hospitalty.
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Kelly
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My sons treated me to Brunch on Mothers Day. They raved about the spectacular flavor profiles, great portions and authentic menu items. Brunch is available on weekends. We had chilequiles, enfrijoladas papas churros waffles with chocolate sauce, cafe de olla, and they make amazing salsas to top off the scrumptious cuisine. Our waiter explained carefully, the origin of the recipes and ingredients. At the end I received a very touching Mothers Day Card from El Compa. It's an easy spot to miss along Powell St, by Victoria, but worth seeking out. Your nose and taste buds will forever be grateful! 10/10.
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Abraham
Mexico City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Being born and raised in Mexico, it’s great to find a place that feels so close to home. The asada tacos and frijoles are outstanding. Would also recommend the jalapeño margarita and hibiscus mezcal. Finding “pasta” ice cream was a very nice surprise too. Overall would recommend and I’ll definitely be back.
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Anna
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! We went for brunch and it was delicious and good value.
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Judy VIP
Wisconsin49 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
First time here and food and service were good but the noise level is off the charts and made it very difficult to have a conversation. Appreciated the high level of attention to the customer on a busy evening.
El CompaResponded on April 6, 2025
Hi Judy, Thanks so much for dining with us and for your kind words about the food and service! We're sorry to hear the noise made it hard to fully enjoy your evening; we know how important it is to be able to connect over a meal. Your feedback means a lot, and we’ll definitely take it to consideration to work on improving our guest's experience. Hope to see you again soon! -Carlos Sanchez, General Manager
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Laura
Vancouver / British Columbia1 review
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
An authentic Mexican spot with great margaritas and good food!
El CompaResponded on April 6, 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the margaritas and authentic flavors. We’re always working to bring the best possible experience and hope to earn that fifth star on your next visit. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Craig
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic style tacos, good quality ingredients. Drinks were good.
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FAQs

El Compa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Compa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 428-7975.

El Compa is rated 4.6 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8

Additional information

Cross street
Victoria Dr/ Powell st.
Neighborhood
Hastings / Sunrise
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stop 50496
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pablo Diego
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.elcompayvr.com/
Phone number
(604) 428-7975
Catering
We can cater any size event in any location. You can email us at hola@elcompayvr.com
Private party facilities
At El Compa, we bring the vibrant energy of Mexico to life for your special occasion. Whether you’re planning a celebration, intimate wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or a gathering with loved ones, our space offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories. We can accommodate up to 30 guests seated or 50 guests reception-style.

El Compa

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Happy Hour - 20% Off Drinks

All You Can Eat Tacos - Monday to Friday

Beverages

Mexican CokeCA$7.00

JarritosCA$6.00

SquirtCA$7.00

HorchataCA$6.00

JamaicaCA$5.00

CoffeeCA$4.50

CokeCA$3.00

Diet CokeCA$3.00

Cocktails

Margarita FrozenCA$12.00

Margarita RocksCA$12.00

Jalapeno RitaCA$14.00

CantaritoCA$15.00

Luz de FuegoCA$10.00

MisticoCA$14.00

Beer

CoronaCA$8.00

Modelo EspecialCA$9.00

Negra ModeloCA$9.00

PacificoCA$9.00

Lager Slow HandCA$9.00

Pale Ale Strange Fellows 16 ozCA$8.00

MicheladaCA$3.00

Corona 0%CA$6.00

Vienna - Slow handCA$9.00

Wine

Pinot Gris - Red Rooster GlassCA$14.00

Cab Merlot - Red Rooster GlassCA$14.00

Spirits

RyeCA$12.00

VodkaCA$12.00

GinCA$12.00

Flights

The flightCA$38.00

Brunch Drinks

Mexican CoffeeCA$4.75

Regular CoffeeCA$4.00

NA ClamatoCA$7.00

Orange JuiceCA$4.00

Pineapple JuiceCA$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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