CINCO DE MAYO: Los Compadres The Long Beach Titan of Mexican Food

         As we are all looking to celebrate cinco de Mayo, the search for the perfect Mexican restaurant begins. The thing I have noticed about Mexican food in southern California is The best tasting places, are never the cleanest nor do they have even moderately good service. On the other hand, the cleanest Mexican restaurants with the best service, are never as authentic or delicious as we all hope.

CHEERS! by: Joshua Bentrem

         For those of you who have had this problem, i have just the solution for you. Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant has the most authentic Mexican food with the best service and cleanliness that i have ever experienced.

        I took a group of my friends and made them try a little of everything. My friend Kelly tried the carne asada soft tacos, which have fresh handmade tortillas, carne asada (chopped marinated skirt steak), onions, cilantro and salsa. When i asked Kelly how they tasted, it sounded like the word "delicious!" came out of her mouth, but i wasn't exactly positive because she had her mouth full.

Top left: fresh chips and salsa, Top right: homemade guacamole, Bottom left: Shrimp Ceviche, Bottom right: Carne asada tacos

        Los Compadres actually has three locations:

 Downtown Long Beach: 1144 Pine Avenue

East Long Beach: 3229 E. Anaheim Street (the location i suggest)

Norwalk location: 11600 Rosecrans Avenue

websites:

Los Compadres official website

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