EL COMPA | Cocina Mexicana
★ 4.3 (89) · 
1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8, Canada
Phone: (604) 428-7975
Website: https://www.elcompayvr.com/
EL COMPA | Cocina Mexicana in Vancouver is a 4.3-star Mexican restaurant with 89 Google reviews, known for Cochinita Pibil Tacos and Barbacoa.
Why we love it
- Authentic Mexican with a focus on traditional flavors
- Located near Near Powell St and Commissioner St
- Family-style dining, vibrant atmosphere, friendly service
- Casual dining with counter service and table seating
- Authentic Mexican with a focus on traditional flavors
- Located near Near Powell St and Commissioner St
- Family-style dining, vibrant atmosphere, friendly service
- Casual dining with counter service and table seating
What to Order
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Slow-roasted pork tacos, praised for their rich flavor and authenticity, often highlighted as a standout.
"The cochinita was the best."
derek omar
Barbacoa
A traditional slow-cooked meat dish, noted for its authentic taste and generous portions.
"The best barbacoa and consomé you’ll likely find outside of Mexico. Super authentic, lots of meat and flavour."
Zac White
Pollo con Mole
Chicken served with a rich, complex mole sauce, available in various forms like quesadillas.
"The food was very delicious, the pollo con mole had excellent flavour..."
derek omar
Rajas con Crema
A vegetarian option featuring roasted poblano peppers in a creamy sauce, often served in tacos or as a side.
"I pleasant surprise for me was the rajas on crema and jamaica tacos. I thought that they were great vegetarian options!"
Rica Angeles
Flan
A classic Mexican custard dessert, described as the best in the city by a self-proclaimed flan expert.
"The cherry on top was their flan!! As someone who has baked a lot of flans i know a good flan when I eat one and theirs was the best in the city."
Jonathan Israel Esparza Guerrero
Horchata
A traditional sweet rice milk beverage, often enjoyed as a refreshing accompaniment to the meal.
"The horchata and rice pudding was a treat, too!"
Christa Ovenell
Homemade Salsas
A variety of flavorful, homemade salsas with different spice levels, including a unique Mexican chili oil.
"Their salsas are all very tasty and had different spicy levels."
Jonathan Israel Esparza Guerrero
Inside Scoop
- The "All You Can Eat Tacos" promotion is popular but can be inconsistent in availability and service speed.
- Portion sizes for tacos can be small, so consider ordering multiple or other dishes if you're very hungry.
- The restaurant has a clean, bright, and welcoming vibe, often described as upbeat and friendly.
- Service can be a mixed bag, with some experiences highlighting attentive staff like Jorge, while others mention overwhelmed servers or communication issues.
- The menu is concise, allowing them to focus on well-executed dishes.