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| - It has always been on my "To stop and check it out" list. First impressions: Parking lot, very clean, storefront was vibrant, a newer development. We were greeted promptly, and shown to our seat. The facility was very clean and inviting. We were given a bountiful amount of hot fresh tortillas and salsa, which the waiter always kept full and/or asked if we wanted more. I ordered the Tortilla soup to start, as with most Mexican restaurants, a lot can be determined by how the establishment prepares this. It came out on a large platter, in the main bowl was the chicken, along with broth, in one side dish was hot (temperature) rice, and in another side bowl were the tortillas. I thought this was cool because I can determine how much of what I would like in it. I have never seen this done before, and I personally think it is a great idea! I got a combination platter with the taco, tamale, and enchilada, all of them beef. They were are prepared perfectly with presentation and taste. Along with those came the re fried beans and rice. The platter was just a perfect amount of food, not too much to the point where your sides were splitting when finishing it, and not too little to the point where you did not get your money's worth, it was perfect. My buddy also got a combination platter, and enjoyed it, he also got a pina colada margarita, which he said was great, along with fried ice cream. He did mention the fried ice cream was good, but nothing really out of this world. All in all we had a great meal from start to finish. The waiter was on the ball throughout the service. There was one downfall, which is not the end of the world, but I was soooo looking forward to it on an 80 degree day and after running almost 3 miles at the gym, that is (drum roll) they do not have beer!!!! They have margaritas and other frozen drinks, wine, and liquor, but no beer. I found it odd that they would serve the hard stuff, but no beer... Really in the mood for a Dos Equis Amber.... must be the type of liquor license they have, hopefully they will work on that. If you like Mexican, you will love Compadres in Painesville, Ohio.
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