Not a whole lot of great Mexican food around these parts. The restaurants that are here are very similar with identical menus and somewhat bland tasting Mexican food. Perhaps I've been spoiled after living in Texas for a few years, but this is honestly how I feel about the food in the area.
Despite this, I enjoy Compadres because I the food tastes good. I've carried-out from here on several occasions and have always enjoyed their food. Probably some of the better Mexican food in the area.
I came here a few days ago with two other people for a birthday celebration. The hostess did a great job seating us. Other than that, the service pretty much ended at this point. It took 15 minutes for the waiter to introduce himself and get our drink orders. We specifically requested the appetizer come out before the entres. Of course, they came out at the same time approximately 45 minutes after being ordered. The one thing that did come promptly was our check.
Despite the very medicore to below-average service, the food was tremendous. Chips were fresh and warm. The salsa tastes great with a wonderful blend of cilantro and a hint of habanero. The appetizier sampler is a great value. For the main meal I had the vegeterian enchiladas which was a beast of a meal: 6 enchiladas--2 cheese, 2 spinach and 2 mushroom. Simply tasted awesome.
I'll carry out here again, or perhaps sit by the bar to catch a game (very cool looking and nicely decorated bar area with a nice flat-screen TV), but I don't think I'll come here to dine in. I hope your experience will be better than what mine was.