Los Compadres
12894 Lebanon Rd, Mount Juliet, TN, 37122
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Address :
12894 Lebanon Rd
Mount Juliet, TN, 37122 - Phone (615) 773-2777
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Chance M.
The place is trying to be a little bit more upscale than the rest of the Mexican restaurants in the area. If you enjoy a spicy salsa, this is your place. Most everything on the menu will put some sort of flame in your mouth. I enjoy spicy when it comes to my food, but one member in our party had a bit of a time getting used to her meal. Now keep in mind the place has just opened, so things are bound to change with how the dishes are prepared. I do look forward to trying this place in the future to see if there are any changes. Oh another tip: The bacon rapped shrimp sounds good but is a big disappointment.
(4)Cara P.
I was hoping for acceptable. I got MUCH more. First--I think there might've been some mix in my margarita. Maybe. They are definitely not stingy with the tequila! The straw in my margarita goblet was a "huh??" moment, but still. The salsa does, indeed, have some heat. I didn't think the chips were too thin, esp. since the salsa is on the smooth side (as opposed to pico de gallo). I got the chilaquiles, husband got the tacos al pastor. My chilaquiles were different, seemed as if they were assembled on the plate as opposed to the casserole I'm used to; but they were delicious. I think I just really like what Mexican cuisine does with eggs! They came with a little bit of guacamole, which was very good; if I hadn't been saving room for dessert, it would have disappeared. Husband's tacos came with CHARRO BEANS. I got one bite, and they were fabulous. They even had hot dogs in them (don't laugh! All the good charro beans I've ever had, had hot dogs in them). It came with the usual pico de gallo, plus a grilled cebollita and jalapeno to add to the taco. I didn't taste, but they looked great. The flan...sigh. I really don't think it was mass produced out of a plastic cup. And the presentation was so pretty! Instead of a puddle of caramel sauce (not that there's anything wrong with a puddle of caramel sauce, yum), the caramel sauce was drawn on the plate in loops; and the loops were filled with chocolate sauce and strawberry sauce. Yeah, this place definitely puts some effort into it! Ok, here are the minuses: the chair seats are comfy, but the "barrel" theme with the filled in bottom, which means you can't tuck your legs underneath. Umm..yeah, that's about the worst I can say. I recommend!
(4)Tiffany S.
FINALLY. A Mexican restaurant that serves tacos al pastor! Why is this so hard to find in Nashville? Sheesh. And it's excellent! I am surrounded by Mexican restaurants out here in Mt Juliet and even though I love them all equally, Los Compadres (because of the tacos al pastor) has my heart at the moment. They've got a friendly wait staff, a great bar that doesn't skimp on the tequila, and unfortunately, a novel for a menu (but there are a lot of great options to choose from, namely, the tacos al pastor.) The salsa is actually palatable and spicy. My only issue was with the wait staff. There were three people waiting on us (why three? I have no idea!) and I was a little confused as to who to give my order to. Also, if you're a server, make sure you get everyone's drink order and not just the one person you're talking to! Overall, fairly good food, good service, great atmosphere. I'd go again. Maybe I'll go tonight!
(4)Marcus E.
Pretty Solid for a buffet...overall would love to rate this restaurant based on ordering specialties from the menu. Nonetheless, the guac dip here is fresh and very good! Great place and great family atmosphere.
(4)LaTamera W.
Service is good. Staff is friendly and pleasant. Great smiles and energy. Food ...relish. Today's meal, recommended by waitress, chicken over rice bathed in jalapeño dip . excellent. Chicken, rice, cheese, heat...how can u go wrong??!!! Accompanied with a STRONG margarita!!!! OLÉ!!!
(3)Kristina L.
I received a compliment the other day for my first review here. In it, the gentleman was telling me he really enjoyed the tableside guacamole. Whaaaat?? How did I not know this was a possibility? Have I been living in a cave? This travesty of justice must be remedied immediately! So, the very next day I dragged hubby out for some. Okay, I didn't drag him.... I cannot physically make a 220 pound German do anything he doesn't want to, but as usual, I digress... As soon as we were seated and our waiter approached, I blurted out "tableside guac, por favor". Next thing I know, a cart is being wheeled over to us with a molcajete, avocado, salt, lime, cilantro, onion and tomato. We were asked if we wanted it spicy. Yes, please. A few moments later a delightful mound of yummy goodness was placed between us. My arms are shorter, so I moved it closer to me. :) Dear Guacamole Overlord, was this stuff ever FAB! It was chunky and smooth all at the same time. It was a little piece of heaven in a molcajete! I think I found my new best friend in the maker of this glorious stuff! I even convinced the people next to us to order it too. However, they complained it tasted "too much like avocado". Really? Okay..... But to hubby and me, it was so wonderful that we went again the next day. But want to know what makes it even better?? It is less that $4!! So I think next time I may need to order a his and hers batch. That way I don't have to share. When it comes to food I enjoy, I sometimes don't play well with others.
(4)Adam R.
Decent food here. You might not care for the seemingly lackadaisical service. The waitress seemed baffled that we asked for the drink special. She said there wasn't one. We pointed out the piece of paper PERMANENTLY stuck under the glass covering the table and on display constantly. She said she'd have to "check to see if we could be offered that". Came back later on with our drink orders. Funny shaped glasses look cool, but reduce the amount of liquid that can be poured into them. Small portion for the price. Overall, decent food, slightly higher priced, but we would come back for the eats, not for the drinks or service.
(4)Holly S.
Excellent queso, salsa and guacamole. The meal itself and the margarita - just okay. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Felt cleaner, somehow, than most Mexican joints.
(4)Daniel I.
It's good Mexican food, but there's nothing unique about it. Great for large groups and families.
(3)P R.
Food was mediocre. Ordered a taco salad no Guacamole..It was LOADED!!!! I am allergic to avocados....What is this a communication error??? And what was up with beanie weenies, was that a dis to gringos?
(1)Brian S.
I visited Los Compadres a few weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon during happy hour. As has become my custom when planning to write a Yelp review, I ordered gluttonously in the name of "variety." I took several pictures which accompany this review, and as you can easily tell from them, the ambience is great. I'm something of a margarita snob, having both lived in California and gotten pretty good at making them on my own. I thought Los Compadres did a pretty decent job with their house margaritas. Many other places in Nashville (Las Palmas, I'm looking at you) tend to use a Chernobyl green mix that's got way too much artificial stuff in it, and the result is something far from authentic. Los Compadres clearly is using a mix, too, but it's more toned down which lets the tequila flavor come through. In a nutshell, it's decent albeit not spectacular. On the rocks is definitely the way to go versus frozen. Of note, they do have a half dozen top shelf margaritas, and while you pay a premium for these options, they look very enticing. The house salsa is actually quite good. As other reviewers have noted, it has a little bit more kick than your average Mexican restaurant salsa, and as a spice lover, I liked that. It's definitely more of the puree style, which depending on your tastes may or may not be a good thing. Regardless, my fat arse managed to suck down 3 bowls of the stuff by myself, in addition to everything else I ate, so you know they were doing something right. I started off with the "Tacos Autenticos" from the appetizer menu, getting one with chorizo and one with carnitas. At $2.50 a pop, they aren't cheap, but as you can see from the picture, all the accompaniments make for a nice presentation. The roasted jalapeño in particular is a nice touch. The taste didn't disappoint, with the quality of the meat shining through. For my main course, I tried the Chile Colorado along with an a la carte enchilada with ground beef. The enchilada was small and nothing to write home about, although for $2 I got pretty much what I expected. As for the Chile Colorado, it was a very healthy portion of beef (to the point that I took half my entree home with me). Here again, I feel the need to qualify my snobbery: in California, I've eaten to-die-for colorado sauce. Unfortunately, Los Compadres couldn't quite match up, although the flavor was decent. Relative to other Mexican restaurants in the area, Los Compadres isn't cheap. Now, it's possible some of that may be chalked up to larger portion sizes--a distinct possibility if my Chile Colorado is indicative. And if the quality is above average, it still might be a decent value. Overall, my experience was a positive one, so I intend to go back at some point and order some more things to write a follow-up review.
(3)Lindy B.
This place is perfectly fine. Nothing that blew me away, but nothing that particularly annoyed me either. The menu is basically the same as any other Mexican place and the prices are comparable as well. It looks slightly nicer than your average mexican restaurant but a lot of that is probably because it's relatively new. On my visit our waitress was very nice and efficient, but she didn't speak English very well which led to us having to explain some things. Not a big deal. The cheese dip was too thick but still had a good taste. The salsa was just ok. Had too much of a smokey flavor for my liking. The chicken fajitas were ok too, but still not as good as Cinco de Mayo's. The waitress brought us our check and we ended up waiting at the table for her to come back for a bout 20 minutes before we realized we were supposed to take it up front ourselves. Doh! The patio looks pretty festive so perhaps I'll meet some of my Mt. Juliet friends out one evening for a margarita. They aren't open very late, though. They close at 9 M-Th and 10 on Fri and Sat.
(3)Melanie R.
They have good food here, but it's a bit overpriced. Same story on the drinks. We'll probably go again to enjoy the food, but I doubt we'll order drinks.
(4)Chet L.
TOP NOTCH. Every once in a while I find a place on Yelp, read reviews, stop in, and things are great. This place knocks away any Mexican restaurant near and far. Now, Ive been to many...but this place has food that will send you places. We also enjoyed a nightly special where they hand make guacamole tableside....our server made the best guac I have ever tasted....and it wasn't the creamy blended into oblivion type...it was chunky, delicious, with lime and pepper....ohh mama. Great interior and such friendly staff here. Drinks are the cheapest Ive ever encountered...not sure why Florida prices aren't this cheap but I was impressed. Even the Mexican made 40 pound chairs are unique and give the place a real touch of class. I'm a fan....I'll be back.
(4)Sara H.
Amazing. I eat here at least once a week and will continue to come back until the day I die. If you want amazing Mexican food, this is the place to go. I always order queso to start because it is sooooo good. I then get a steak chimichanga. Delicious! Never been disappointed here. Strongly recommend checking this place out!
(5)Candi R.
Normally I can give a place a semi-good review If they are busy. I understand how busy restaurants work. This place was not too busy last night and our waitress was not very attentive. Aside from that, the food was terrible. I literally threw up my entire dish when I got home. I was not sick before I got there and felt better after it was out of my belly. It's rare when I vomit after a meal. It was not an appetizing dish for one thing and the salsa just tasted like tomato paste. I will not be returning. I know what good Mexican food is and this is not it! You gotta go to Texas for the real thing! I'm new to Tennessee and I will continue to search for good Mexican food. You let me down Los Compadres! Seriously.
(1)Nancy N.
Went there for the first time today. We were very please with the service and the lunch buffet. Sunday buffet ends at 3pm.....it was $8.99 and the best part is that our 4 kids all 6 and under ate for free! How cool is that?! I think that kids 11 and under eat for free. There was a good variety of foods on the buffet and we even got to eat dessert! The only thing not included in the buffet price is your drink. Overall, the service was good. Our server was very nice as was the owner's brother who was also very friendly. :) The decor on the inside and out was very Mexican Hacienda-ish and we look forward to coming back at night to enjoy the outdoor lighting atmosphere and the other items on the menu. will def. be coming back again!
(5)Keu M.
Worst service we've received in TN! My husband goes to the one in Lebanon all the time so he likes the restaurant so we decided to go there tonight for dinner and opted to sit on the patio. The host that sat us down promptly brought us our drinks and then we waited 20 minutes for someone to take our order. There were two waitresses that simply ignored us and never paused long enough for us to get their attention. We finally had to go inside and ask for help. The host came to take our order and claimed one of the waitress was notified to help us but nothing like that happened. They continued to ignore us and so my husband went inside to complain and ask for the manager. The same "host" said he was the manager and would take care of us. By taking care of us he simply came out and threw the bill on our table and walked away. One of the waitresses came out and said we weren't assigned to her so that's why she didn't acknowledge us. No one cared about our poor service, NO ACCOUNTABILITY and the "manager" said he didn't have a number for his owner and refused to give us information. He had the nerve to tell us to go to the Lebanon location and look for the owner. Sorry service, mediocre food = never again!! Go to a real Mexican restaurant in Cali!
(1)Tara F.
This place is good. The food is good very fresh. The salsa is one of the best I have had. Goo seafood choices.
(3)Jason M.
We are very happy we tried Los Compadres... we have been 2 or 3 times now and find it to be the best mexican around Mt Juliet, Hermitage... and we have tried all of them. Fajitas, tamales, tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas, etc. We have tried a lot of things and like them all... Only thing I am not fond of is the salsa; they put pepper in it and I don't really like the pepper... everything else is great. Decore, chairs, staff... all excellent.
(5)Crystal J.
Ok, so Mexican food can be like Chinese food---pretty much tastes the same. I believe this restaurant is different because it tastes so good! Not to mention,they carry El Yucatan Habenero Sauce on the table, so that in itself is a plus for me. The salsa that comes when you sit down is actually spicy, and I'm pretty sure it is fresh. The decor is definitely unique (as most Mexican restaurants), but they've got the nifty wooden hand made looking stools. The drinks? Well, let's just say that I believe the bartender is very generous. I usually get the Margarona (A margarita, with a coronita dumped upside down into it), and by the 2nd one, I am usually feeling Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! My favorite which I cannot remember the name,I just know that it's on the first page when you open the menu and it's in the bottom right hand corner (which is a very plain plate) is the tacos with your choice of meat (I get the steak or carnitas), served in a corn tortilla and onions and cilantro. They've got some charro beans that are quite good, and service is, in my opinion, decent. I live in Hermitage, and do not mind driving down a few more miles to come to this Mexican Restaurant because the ones I have been to in Hermitage do not tickle my fancy like this one does. Patio seating is available and if you are coming in the evening or late Friday/Saturday----be prepared to wait for seating!
(5)Tommy H.
I expected better food considering the more up to date decor and pricing. A patio is always an upside, but doesn't make up for the sticker shock. It is worth a try though.
(3)Randy C.
I can say that this is definately tops in Mexican food for Hermitage/Mt Juliet. The menu offers diverse Mexican entre's that aren't just your "run of the mill" Mexican resaurant menu items with numbers 1 thru 72 combo meals. Not that they don't have that too... The place is clean and new. You can order fresh taco plates or Fajita's that are covered in cheese w/bacon... (yes, that's what sold me) They have a hot sauce, which I'm sure has a name, that they make in-house and it kicks arss. Again, if you want a Mexican resaurant with a little different flair, this is it. Some folks on here complained about the service but honestly, I've been here probably ten times and the service is always good. They love kids, my three yr old has a ball... I have recommended Los Compadres to several friends and they have all gone back many times...
(5)Richard E. C.
Nicole is the best bartender in town! The food is great! A much needed addition to Mount Juliet, TN.
(4)Lynda G.
My husband and I have been eating here since it opened a while back. At first we enjoyed it as the food was very good and the service, while sometimes a little slow, was tolerable. The last several times we have eaten here, the service has been terrible. Last night we had to order drinks 3 times before getting them, asked for water which we never got and when we wanted another round of drinks we had to go to the bar and ask for them. I ordered a shrimp chimichanga and when the food finally came it was chicken. It took so long to get the food that I figured we'd be there all night if I reordered so I let it slide. The poor service wasn't because they were busy because there were only about four tables of folks. One family came in and were seated only to get up and leave after some time passed and no one waited on them. I must say the food is still good if and when you finally get it.
(1)Lindy B.
This place is perfectly fine. Nothing that blew me away, but nothing that particularly annoyed me either. The menu is basically the same as any other Mexican place and the prices are comparable as well. It looks slightly nicer than your average mexican restaurant but a lot of that is probably because it's relatively new. On my visit our waitress was very nice and efficient, but she didn't speak English very well which led to us having to explain some things. Not a big deal. The cheese dip was too thick but still had a good taste. The salsa was just ok. Had too much of a smokey flavor for my liking. The chicken fajitas were ok too, but still not as good as Cinco de Mayo's. The waitress brought us our check and we ended up waiting at the table for her to come back for a bout 20 minutes before we realized we were supposed to take it up front ourselves. Doh! The patio looks pretty festive so perhaps I'll meet some of my Mt. Juliet friends out one evening for a margarita. They aren't open very late, though. They close at 9 M-Th and 10 on Fri and Sat.
(3)Melanie R.
They have good food here, but it's a bit overpriced. Same story on the drinks. We'll probably go again to enjoy the food, but I doubt we'll order drinks.
(4)Chet L.
TOP NOTCH. Every once in a while I find a place on Yelp, read reviews, stop in, and things are great. This place knocks away any Mexican restaurant near and far. Now, Ive been to many...but this place has food that will send you places. We also enjoyed a nightly special where they hand make guacamole tableside....our server made the best guac I have ever tasted....and it wasn't the creamy blended into oblivion type...it was chunky, delicious, with lime and pepper....ohh mama. Great interior and such friendly staff here. Drinks are the cheapest Ive ever encountered...not sure why Florida prices aren't this cheap but I was impressed. Even the Mexican made 40 pound chairs are unique and give the place a real touch of class. I'm a fan....I'll be back.
(4)Sara H.
Amazing. I eat here at least once a week and will continue to come back until the day I die. If you want amazing Mexican food, this is the place to go. I always order queso to start because it is sooooo good. I then get a steak chimichanga. Delicious! Never been disappointed here. Strongly recommend checking this place out!
(5)Candi R.
Normally I can give a place a semi-good review If they are busy. I understand how busy restaurants work. This place was not too busy last night and our waitress was not very attentive. Aside from that, the food was terrible. I literally threw up my entire dish when I got home. I was not sick before I got there and felt better after it was out of my belly. It's rare when I vomit after a meal. It was not an appetizing dish for one thing and the salsa just tasted like tomato paste. I will not be returning. I know what good Mexican food is and this is not it! You gotta go to Texas for the real thing! I'm new to Tennessee and I will continue to search for good Mexican food. You let me down Los Compadres! Seriously.
(1)Holly S.
Excellent queso, salsa and guacamole. The meal itself and the margarita - just okay. Enjoyed the atmosphere. Felt cleaner, somehow, than most Mexican joints.
(4)Marcus E.
Pretty Solid for a buffet...overall would love to rate this restaurant based on ordering specialties from the menu. Nonetheless, the guac dip here is fresh and very good! Great place and great family atmosphere.
(4)LaTamera W.
Service is good. Staff is friendly and pleasant. Great smiles and energy. Food ...relish. Today's meal, recommended by waitress, chicken over rice bathed in jalapeño dip . excellent. Chicken, rice, cheese, heat...how can u go wrong??!!! Accompanied with a STRONG margarita!!!! OLÉ!!!
(3)Kristina L.
I received a compliment the other day for my first review here. In it, the gentleman was telling me he really enjoyed the tableside guacamole. Whaaaat?? How did I not know this was a possibility? Have I been living in a cave? This travesty of justice must be remedied immediately! So, the very next day I dragged hubby out for some. Okay, I didn't drag him.... I cannot physically make a 220 pound German do anything he doesn't want to, but as usual, I digress... As soon as we were seated and our waiter approached, I blurted out "tableside guac, por favor". Next thing I know, a cart is being wheeled over to us with a molcajete, avocado, salt, lime, cilantro, onion and tomato. We were asked if we wanted it spicy. Yes, please. A few moments later a delightful mound of yummy goodness was placed between us. My arms are shorter, so I moved it closer to me. :) Dear Guacamole Overlord, was this stuff ever FAB! It was chunky and smooth all at the same time. It was a little piece of heaven in a molcajete! I think I found my new best friend in the maker of this glorious stuff! I even convinced the people next to us to order it too. However, they complained it tasted "too much like avocado". Really? Okay..... But to hubby and me, it was so wonderful that we went again the next day. But want to know what makes it even better?? It is less that $4!! So I think next time I may need to order a his and hers batch. That way I don't have to share. When it comes to food I enjoy, I sometimes don't play well with others.
(4)Adam R.
Decent food here. You might not care for the seemingly lackadaisical service. The waitress seemed baffled that we asked for the drink special. She said there wasn't one. We pointed out the piece of paper PERMANENTLY stuck under the glass covering the table and on display constantly. She said she'd have to "check to see if we could be offered that". Came back later on with our drink orders. Funny shaped glasses look cool, but reduce the amount of liquid that can be poured into them. Small portion for the price. Overall, decent food, slightly higher priced, but we would come back for the eats, not for the drinks or service.
(4)Daniel I.
It's good Mexican food, but there's nothing unique about it. Great for large groups and families.
(3)Chance M.
The place is trying to be a little bit more upscale than the rest of the Mexican restaurants in the area. If you enjoy a spicy salsa, this is your place. Most everything on the menu will put some sort of flame in your mouth. I enjoy spicy when it comes to my food, but one member in our party had a bit of a time getting used to her meal. Now keep in mind the place has just opened, so things are bound to change with how the dishes are prepared. I do look forward to trying this place in the future to see if there are any changes. Oh another tip: The bacon rapped shrimp sounds good but is a big disappointment.
(4)Brian S.
I visited Los Compadres a few weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon during happy hour. As has become my custom when planning to write a Yelp review, I ordered gluttonously in the name of "variety." I took several pictures which accompany this review, and as you can easily tell from them, the ambience is great. I'm something of a margarita snob, having both lived in California and gotten pretty good at making them on my own. I thought Los Compadres did a pretty decent job with their house margaritas. Many other places in Nashville (Las Palmas, I'm looking at you) tend to use a Chernobyl green mix that's got way too much artificial stuff in it, and the result is something far from authentic. Los Compadres clearly is using a mix, too, but it's more toned down which lets the tequila flavor come through. In a nutshell, it's decent albeit not spectacular. On the rocks is definitely the way to go versus frozen. Of note, they do have a half dozen top shelf margaritas, and while you pay a premium for these options, they look very enticing. The house salsa is actually quite good. As other reviewers have noted, it has a little bit more kick than your average Mexican restaurant salsa, and as a spice lover, I liked that. It's definitely more of the puree style, which depending on your tastes may or may not be a good thing. Regardless, my fat arse managed to suck down 3 bowls of the stuff by myself, in addition to everything else I ate, so you know they were doing something right. I started off with the "Tacos Autenticos" from the appetizer menu, getting one with chorizo and one with carnitas. At $2.50 a pop, they aren't cheap, but as you can see from the picture, all the accompaniments make for a nice presentation. The roasted jalapeño in particular is a nice touch. The taste didn't disappoint, with the quality of the meat shining through. For my main course, I tried the Chile Colorado along with an a la carte enchilada with ground beef. The enchilada was small and nothing to write home about, although for $2 I got pretty much what I expected. As for the Chile Colorado, it was a very healthy portion of beef (to the point that I took half my entree home with me). Here again, I feel the need to qualify my snobbery: in California, I've eaten to-die-for colorado sauce. Unfortunately, Los Compadres couldn't quite match up, although the flavor was decent. Relative to other Mexican restaurants in the area, Los Compadres isn't cheap. Now, it's possible some of that may be chalked up to larger portion sizes--a distinct possibility if my Chile Colorado is indicative. And if the quality is above average, it still might be a decent value. Overall, my experience was a positive one, so I intend to go back at some point and order some more things to write a follow-up review.
(3)Nancy N.
Went there for the first time today. We were very please with the service and the lunch buffet. Sunday buffet ends at 3pm.....it was $8.99 and the best part is that our 4 kids all 6 and under ate for free! How cool is that?! I think that kids 11 and under eat for free. There was a good variety of foods on the buffet and we even got to eat dessert! The only thing not included in the buffet price is your drink. Overall, the service was good. Our server was very nice as was the owner's brother who was also very friendly. :) The decor on the inside and out was very Mexican Hacienda-ish and we look forward to coming back at night to enjoy the outdoor lighting atmosphere and the other items on the menu. will def. be coming back again!
(5)Keu M.
Worst service we've received in TN! My husband goes to the one in Lebanon all the time so he likes the restaurant so we decided to go there tonight for dinner and opted to sit on the patio. The host that sat us down promptly brought us our drinks and then we waited 20 minutes for someone to take our order. There were two waitresses that simply ignored us and never paused long enough for us to get their attention. We finally had to go inside and ask for help. The host came to take our order and claimed one of the waitress was notified to help us but nothing like that happened. They continued to ignore us and so my husband went inside to complain and ask for the manager. The same "host" said he was the manager and would take care of us. By taking care of us he simply came out and threw the bill on our table and walked away. One of the waitresses came out and said we weren't assigned to her so that's why she didn't acknowledge us. No one cared about our poor service, NO ACCOUNTABILITY and the "manager" said he didn't have a number for his owner and refused to give us information. He had the nerve to tell us to go to the Lebanon location and look for the owner. Sorry service, mediocre food = never again!! Go to a real Mexican restaurant in Cali!
(1)Tara F.
This place is good. The food is good very fresh. The salsa is one of the best I have had. Goo seafood choices.
(3)Jason M.
We are very happy we tried Los Compadres... we have been 2 or 3 times now and find it to be the best mexican around Mt Juliet, Hermitage... and we have tried all of them. Fajitas, tamales, tacos, quesadillas, chimichangas, etc. We have tried a lot of things and like them all... Only thing I am not fond of is the salsa; they put pepper in it and I don't really like the pepper... everything else is great. Decore, chairs, staff... all excellent.
(5)Richard E. C.
Nicole is the best bartender in town! The food is great! A much needed addition to Mount Juliet, TN.
(4)Crystal J.
Ok, so Mexican food can be like Chinese food---pretty much tastes the same. I believe this restaurant is different because it tastes so good! Not to mention,they carry El Yucatan Habenero Sauce on the table, so that in itself is a plus for me. The salsa that comes when you sit down is actually spicy, and I'm pretty sure it is fresh. The decor is definitely unique (as most Mexican restaurants), but they've got the nifty wooden hand made looking stools. The drinks? Well, let's just say that I believe the bartender is very generous. I usually get the Margarona (A margarita, with a coronita dumped upside down into it), and by the 2nd one, I am usually feeling Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! My favorite which I cannot remember the name,I just know that it's on the first page when you open the menu and it's in the bottom right hand corner (which is a very plain plate) is the tacos with your choice of meat (I get the steak or carnitas), served in a corn tortilla and onions and cilantro. They've got some charro beans that are quite good, and service is, in my opinion, decent. I live in Hermitage, and do not mind driving down a few more miles to come to this Mexican Restaurant because the ones I have been to in Hermitage do not tickle my fancy like this one does. Patio seating is available and if you are coming in the evening or late Friday/Saturday----be prepared to wait for seating!
(5)Tommy H.
I expected better food considering the more up to date decor and pricing. A patio is always an upside, but doesn't make up for the sticker shock. It is worth a try though.
(3)Randy C.
I can say that this is definately tops in Mexican food for Hermitage/Mt Juliet. The menu offers diverse Mexican entre's that aren't just your "run of the mill" Mexican resaurant menu items with numbers 1 thru 72 combo meals. Not that they don't have that too... The place is clean and new. You can order fresh taco plates or Fajita's that are covered in cheese w/bacon... (yes, that's what sold me) They have a hot sauce, which I'm sure has a name, that they make in-house and it kicks arss. Again, if you want a Mexican resaurant with a little different flair, this is it. Some folks on here complained about the service but honestly, I've been here probably ten times and the service is always good. They love kids, my three yr old has a ball... I have recommended Los Compadres to several friends and they have all gone back many times...
(5)P R.
Food was mediocre. Ordered a taco salad no Guacamole..It was LOADED!!!! I am allergic to avocados....What is this a communication error??? And what was up with beanie weenies, was that a dis to gringos?
(1)Cara P.
I was hoping for acceptable. I got MUCH more. First--I think there might've been some mix in my margarita. Maybe. They are definitely not stingy with the tequila! The straw in my margarita goblet was a "huh??" moment, but still. The salsa does, indeed, have some heat. I didn't think the chips were too thin, esp. since the salsa is on the smooth side (as opposed to pico de gallo). I got the chilaquiles, husband got the tacos al pastor. My chilaquiles were different, seemed as if they were assembled on the plate as opposed to the casserole I'm used to; but they were delicious. I think I just really like what Mexican cuisine does with eggs! They came with a little bit of guacamole, which was very good; if I hadn't been saving room for dessert, it would have disappeared. Husband's tacos came with CHARRO BEANS. I got one bite, and they were fabulous. They even had hot dogs in them (don't laugh! All the good charro beans I've ever had, had hot dogs in them). It came with the usual pico de gallo, plus a grilled cebollita and jalapeno to add to the taco. I didn't taste, but they looked great. The flan...sigh. I really don't think it was mass produced out of a plastic cup. And the presentation was so pretty! Instead of a puddle of caramel sauce (not that there's anything wrong with a puddle of caramel sauce, yum), the caramel sauce was drawn on the plate in loops; and the loops were filled with chocolate sauce and strawberry sauce. Yeah, this place definitely puts some effort into it! Ok, here are the minuses: the chair seats are comfy, but the "barrel" theme with the filled in bottom, which means you can't tuck your legs underneath. Umm..yeah, that's about the worst I can say. I recommend!
(4)Lynda G.
My husband and I have been eating here since it opened a while back. At first we enjoyed it as the food was very good and the service, while sometimes a little slow, was tolerable. The last several times we have eaten here, the service has been terrible. Last night we had to order drinks 3 times before getting them, asked for water which we never got and when we wanted another round of drinks we had to go to the bar and ask for them. I ordered a shrimp chimichanga and when the food finally came it was chicken. It took so long to get the food that I figured we'd be there all night if I reordered so I let it slide. The poor service wasn't because they were busy because there were only about four tables of folks. One family came in and were seated only to get up and leave after some time passed and no one waited on them. I must say the food is still good if and when you finally get it.
(1)Tiffany S.
FINALLY. A Mexican restaurant that serves tacos al pastor! Why is this so hard to find in Nashville? Sheesh. And it's excellent! I am surrounded by Mexican restaurants out here in Mt Juliet and even though I love them all equally, Los Compadres (because of the tacos al pastor) has my heart at the moment. They've got a friendly wait staff, a great bar that doesn't skimp on the tequila, and unfortunately, a novel for a menu (but there are a lot of great options to choose from, namely, the tacos al pastor.) The salsa is actually palatable and spicy. My only issue was with the wait staff. There were three people waiting on us (why three? I have no idea!) and I was a little confused as to who to give my order to. Also, if you're a server, make sure you get everyone's drink order and not just the one person you're talking to! Overall, fairly good food, good service, great atmosphere. I'd go again. Maybe I'll go tonight!
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