El Companero in Abbotsford

33486 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B5, Canada

★★★★☆
(778 reviews)
Categories: Mexican restaurant

About

All your favourite Mexican inspired meals and drinks to enjoy in our vibrant and trendy environment. We are committed to excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences. Come check us out today!

Website
elcompaneros.com
Address
33486 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2B5, Canada
Plus Code
2PX3+M9 Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11 AM–10 PM
Friday
11 AM–1 AM
Saturday
11 AM–1 AM
Sunday
11 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.0
★★★★☆
778 reviews

Most Mentioned

margaritas (57) happy hour (31) chimichangas (24) drinks (18) churros (17) brunch (10) coconut margarita (7) apple pie tacos (6) jello shots (6) jar (5)
5 stars
466
4 stars
113
3 stars
58
2 stars
52
1 stars
89
★★★★★
November 24, 2024

My second time here and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the service. Our server Aiden was attentive, sweet, and worked his butt off all night. The complimentary chips and salsa are delish. My go to are the tots aka mexi fries. Crispy and well seasoned. I added lime crema drizzle. My friend had the loaded version with the beef which I will definitely get next time. They are amazing. Mini churros with ice cream - HEAVENLY. Drinks are A+. I also appreciate the message in the ladies' room (photo included).

★★★
November 19, 2024

I want to start by highlighting the strengths of this place. The atmosphere and service was impeccable, the waitress was quick to check in on me and my wife and refill drinks. We really enjoyed the aesthetic having it make the place feel warm and cozy which was a huge plus. The reason for the 3 star review is because while the two things above mentioned were amazing. The food had little to offer, I tried three different tacos and each was dry and tasteless. My wife had the mole enchiladas and it also was not up to par. Perhaps it was an off day, but my wife had been there before and said the first time was better. The margaritas were also very strong in tequila mixture (weird to complain about too much alcohol right?). I’d recommend giving it a shot, as I hope to try again another time but do hope there is an improvement with the food.

★★★★★
August 30, 2024

10/5 stars thru and thru. From food to service! We were seated right away by a lovely hostess and served by a beautifully kind waitress. She was on the ball, quick service with a smile and held a good conversation. The complimentary chips and salsa were SO good. The salsa was the slightest bit of spicy, tasted fresh and again, was delicious. The chips were a thicker cut then what I've experienced but had a great taste, good crisp and some of the best seasoning sprinkled on the chips. I ordered a coconut mojito and my gf, had a peach margarita. Both were delicious although I did perfer the coconut mojito. The mojito was the perfect ratio of rum, lime, mint and coconut cream. The peach margarita was also fresh, pact with flavour and strong (as they should be!). I ordered the quesabirria and was anything but disappointed. (I would've drank the consume if I weren't in Public). No words to describe the amount of flavour in each bite. The side of diced onion and cilantro was fresh and separate where as most places serve the onion/cilantro ON the meal. I can't go without onion/cilantro on my tacos, but this was very exciting for my gf who does not enjoy either and often forgets to ask for it on the side. The meal consists of one large flour tortilla folded in half and cut into four pieces, served with no side for just over $20. I contemplated ordering a side if i was still hungry, but to my surprised I was stuffed. The serving of beef in each "slice" was more then enough to fill me up. SO GOOD! Highly reccomend it as a meal on its own or a shared appy amongst the table, but whatever you do, don't leave without giving it a try. The gf ordered the beef Barbacoa tacos and, again, was also more than satisfied. We did miss the part about the serving being two tacos, with no sides for $14. (Worth every penny) Again, we figured we would just order more if we were still hungry but the two tacos were stuffed with filling, toppings and sauce which left no room for anything but desert! The meat was so flavourful on its own and the small side of green sauce served with the tacos, was also delicious, fresh, and had so much flavour. Neither one of us found the green sauce to have any spice. (The gf is very *spicy* sensitive, so would notice if there was any heat) We couldn't leave without trying the $5 mini churros but made the poor decision to share it, which was an obvious mistake because it was SO good! They are the perfect amount of crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside, served on a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with a delightful Carmel sauce. In total there were 3 pieces of churros served. (Approx 1.5 inch pieces). Could easily demolish a serving myself. The colorful tables, well kept bathroom, and friendly service all very much so were the icing on the cake of the whole experience. The only "complaint" I had was the parking. Small, tight, limited parking. The food, drinks and service are well worth the potential walk from other parking options in the area. (Dollar store has a large parking lot and is a simple 5 minute, if that, walk across the street) All in all the parking is not worth a loss in stars or compliments to the chef & staff!

★★★★★
August 10, 2024

This place was amazing! And you know you’ll crave those churros! Service was so nice and friendly, food was delicious too 🤤!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

This place is delicious and fun! I love the atmosphere and the music is a blast! Lots of fun drink options! Exactly what I want to eat when im craving Mexican food!

★★★★
June 26, 2024

Location is not very difficult to find. There is ample parking free parking. We were served with free nachos when we sat for dining, which were fresh and yummy. We ordered chicken chimichanga and chicken quesadillas, however we were told that they no longer have chicken but can offer beef and pork. We don’t eat neither so server checked with the chef and said we can make one dish with chicken as they don’t have enough chicken so we went with veg quesadillas and chicken chimichanga. We really enjoyed the quesadillas. Chimichanga was just ok, I have eaten better. Overall experience was good. The ambiance is really good. However I would like to suggest that they should serve sour cream and guacamole along with quesadillas.

★★★★★
February 25, 2024

Absolutely incredible! Went for Sunday brunch & started out the only people in there, and it steadily filled up as time passed. We ordered the avocado salsa to go with the chips and oh my gosh it blew us away. I had the avocado toast and I’m still thinking about it hours later!!!! We will without a doubt be back to try more of the menu. (Note: parking lot is small and the spaces are tight. Also the regular salsa that came with the chips is subpar; very tomato heavy.)

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

I came to El Companero to try their brunch menu. When I took my seat and table, I was immediately served with complimentary tortilla chips with medium blended salsa, which was nice. I ordered the Huevos Doblados with Birria Beef. Everything was delicious. The ingredients in the Huevos was fresh and flavourful, with the salsa and guacamole topping being very piquant. Also, the Seasoned Smash Browns is probably the best hashbrowns I have had in a while. The coffee was very good as well. I tried their Bahamas Mama mocktail that was consistently sweet and creamy. The interior design is festive, yet classy-looking, especially since this used to be Antonio's Italian restaurant. The service from the workers is pleasant and professional. So when I am in the mood for Mexican Cuisine, I will come all the way to El Companero. That is how great this restaurant is.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

The best Mexican I have had this side of Mexico. A must go to eat if you want a pleasant atmosphere, great staff and excellent food.

★★★★
December 18, 2024

The place is nice and food is great.

★★
December 14, 2024

Restaurant empty, server was pre occupied with the two sitting at bar doing shots, food came out at different times.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Want some fantastic food? GO! You wont regret it!

November 30, 2024

felt they were unapproachable and cold towards customers, had a snappy tone when taking my order, the food was dry little flavour to offer, would not recommend.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Everything we tried was authentic and delicious The service was perfect, not intrusive, but attentive. Savannah was delightful, loved her personality. Kid-friendliness: Crayons and coloring Wheelchair accessibility: Walk in at street level, no stairs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

My husband and I got takeout tonight and it hit all the right spots. They were fast and my food was warm. This is my go to place for Mexican in abby.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Delicious food! Good prices and quick service. Oct 2024 Menu has changed and the food took a dive I would say. Food : 3/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

great menu and friendly staff

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Went to El Compañero with out of town guests tonight. We all loved our tasty food: fajitas, Grande Plato and a burrito, with all the fixings. We finished the evening with shared churritos. Great service certainly the highlight was the food, cooked to perfection.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

My first visit to this restaurant did not disappoint. The Chorizo tacos were delicious as was the chicken quesadilla. Im not sure if they make there pickled onion in house but it was the perfect compliment to the heat of the Chorizo. I know where I will be going when I crave authentic Mexican food in Abbotsford from now on. You made a fan and a regular out of me. See you soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Sunday night spot great atmosphere! Excellent service!! I love Mexican food and I can honestly say this food is truly amazing and authentic! Thanks for a good night! To our wonderful sever I forgot you name forgive me but You know who you are

November 21, 2024

Worst place to eat Mexican food if you want to get disappointed with the flavour and bad service come here!!

★★
October 21, 2024

I came here a few times a year ago and the food has completely changed, the salsa is different and the tacos are tasteless. It was the most bland meal I ve ever had. It used to be so good, disappointing. RIP what used to be amazing salsa and fish tacos

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The food was amazing. I felt like I was in Mexico. Great vibe. Bit pricy Kid-friendliness: They have kids menu. Food : 4/5 |

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Food

★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Im super bummed about our experience today! The last time we were here, the food and service were both great. The drinks were excellent but the food was truly average at best. There was a very long, large hair in my husbands food, and the rest of it was bland. The experience was certainly not worth what we paid.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

We had the best time Yum yum yum Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Always a great experience. Excellent food and really good prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Excellent food, friendly fast service at a fair price. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

So good. Top quality and always delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The enchiladas verde were so delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Very authentic Mexican cuisine. The food was very flavourful and service was a cherry on top. Highly recommendable

★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Food is straight up not good.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great place!

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Ordered takeout for lunch, and got the taco plate. Overall I was a bit unimpressed, it was just okay. The pork carnitas were bland and a bit on the dry side, as were the refried beans and rice. The best part was the Mexi fries, they were crispy and tasty with a nice seasoning on them. Did I eat it? Yes, it was alright. Would I order from there again or recommend it? No.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Delicious but small portions

Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Ordered takeout from el companeros tonight. Was really disappointed to see that their menu has changed, you now get way less than before but it s the same price. Ordered the chimichangas; used to be three meat filled deep fried pieces with rice, beans and pico on the side. What we got today looked like an under filled burrito with no sides. Probably won t be ordering from here anymore, really disappointed in the decline in quality and quantity.

★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Update: Super disappointed to see how the menu has changed. No longer serving house made hot sauces. No pickled veg. Happy hour margaritas prices have gone up AGAIN. Second time in only a few months. Only tacos on happy hour but theyre gross. We miss the old menu!!!!!! We used to come all the time but I think this will be our last. Please look at all your regular customers reviews. We are not happy! Amazing happy hour, food is delicious and staff has always been lovely. One of my favorite places in Abby!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

We had a great meal at El Compañeros! Our server Saige was friendly and fantastic!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Just divey enough to remind you of Mexico! Saige is the epitome of gracious service! Always happy to enjoy their fare.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food is amazing but let s give a shoutout to the margaritas BEST in town.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Came here last night for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Busy and fun atmosphere and our server was saige amazing! Definitely will be back.

★★
August 21, 2024

They ve recently changed their menu and the quality has gone way down. Greasy, flavourless. No more house hot sauces. Salsa and guacamole has changed - mediocre. Service wasn t spectacular.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

I had an amazing dining experience here, excellent food, and my server Tanisha was top notch. Her great personality and attention to her tables helped make the dinner experience what it was ! Dietary restrictions: They had plenty of options to suit my celiac diet

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Such a great vibe! Food and drinks were both great, Samantha was a lovely server! Would highly recommend checking this place out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Loved the cheap eats menu. Perfect for 1 person. Samantha was incredible server!

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

We sat outside so did nit get to experience the atmosphere inside. Great food, value and service Food

★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

This was my favorite place but it looks like they have updated the menu. The tacos are *significantly* less full (1/2 of previous amount), I think the tortillas are different too, they also are putting the tacos together for take out now which makes the tortillas SO soggy (they previously seperated the filling from the tortilla for take out), the chicken is not as spicy or flavourful, and the taquitos dont come with spicy sour cream anymore. Definitely disappointed in my regular take out go to tonight :(

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Came in to try out the new menu and was impressed, loved the new additions. Service was also great thanks to Samantha our server!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Great food

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Service was great!! Samantha was super helpful. Drinks were delicious

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Love it here! The food is always quality and on point, the service is outstanding and the vibe is always fun! Best Margaritas in the Lower Mainland - hands down.

★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

They have changed menu items - not for the better. We order using a phone app and when we first started ordering chips and guac it was perfect! Red, green chips, fresh large container of fresh guac. Now, they chips are all yellow corn and much saltier. The guac does not look or taste as fresh and only a small portion is provided. This is disappointing.

August 21, 2024

I ordered delivery. The total bill for our party of 5 ppl was over $180. The food arrived soggy, the tortilla wraps for the 3 grand Plato meals were not included and all of the guacamole was dark brown on top. I called to let them know we did not receive the wraps for the meals. They put me on hold for 5 min and then confirmed that the wraps werent sent with the order. I was told to put in a complaint with the door dash app. I did and only was offered $18 credit. The 3 people that got incomplete meals were not happy with the food or the refund that was provided. Unfortunately we wont be ordering from this restaurant again as the food was expensive but mediocre and the service wasnt much better. Its a shame that they didnt offer better compensation for their error.

★★
August 21, 2024

My family and I use to love this place. We discovered it randomly and instantly fell in love with the great quality and delicious food. My husband and I had gone a few more times and all was great. Unfortunately today we went again with family and in the nicest way possible it was terrible. Our server was really the only great part of it as it wasn t her fault. She had mentioned that the menu had changed when we asked when we first looked at the menu, but didn t say exactly what had changed. For starters; I use to get the beef Birria melt, and it was absolutely amazing! Now they don t have it on the menu anymore. I decided to get the enchiladas and my mom got the same as me. I ve had them before and they were great, but this time it was very obvious that they were made with marinara sauce rather than enchilada sauce. It tasted like we were eating spaghetti enchiladas, with sauce fresh from a can. Just horrible. Also, right away when the server brought salsa and chips to the table I could tell that the salsa was different and probably from a jar, and the chips were definitely different as well( they use to be different colours). The refried beans that come with the meals also tasted different as well. The meals would also let you pick any meat without extra charge, and now if you want the beef they make you pay extra. This was all extremely disappointing. Considering the food tasted way more artificial and pre made, the costs shouldn t of went up. If the food was the same quality but went up in price, I would have absolutely no problems. This went from a place where we all agreed we always need to go, to a place that we all agreed we would never want go again. I rarely leave reviews anywhere, and I don t even want to bash this place, but I m hoping my review may help bring back the delicious food that once was.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Very cool, little bit funky. Excellent food and service. Delicious Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, parking lot to front doors flat. Food : 5/5 |

★★★
August 21, 2024

Our first experience with our friends. We were excited to try this new experience. The service was lacking, seemed more interested in talking to coworkers than serving customers. Food was mediocre at best. Will try something else next time. Our friends had been there once before and they said it was much better before.

Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Carne asada was so over cooked. You should be ashamed!

★★
July 21, 2024

Disappointing. Little flavors. The salsa is worse than jar salsa. The gauc needs lime and cilantro! Youll find more flavor at taco-bell.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Nice for lunch or dinner. Good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Fast and friendly service on a Saturday night. The food was fresh, authentic, and delicious. Margaritas were excellent. Cant beat the happy prices! $10 for two loaded street tacos and $8 margaritas. Great value for the quality and quantity. Well be back to try their brunch.

July 21, 2024

Have been coming here for quite awhile, food was always top notch, unfortunately tonight we came in and noticed the changes to their menu, a lot of what we usually order is no longer on the menu, secondly the portions and the quality of the food has changed as well, not as authentic as it used to be, looks mostly store bought, very disappointed, service was good though, even our kids noticed the difference. With the changes and the low quality, I don t recommend this restaurant Thanks

★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Food was super bland and not authentic. VERY FEW vegetarian options. Sauces were bland as well, again, not authentic. Our server was friendly and accommodating. Our table was SUPER sticky (not dirty, but sticky). Stale odor as soon as we entered the restaurant. I don t think I would recommend it, and will not be coming back. Vegetarian options: Only a couple vegetarian options. Not good if you re hungry and a vegetarian.

★★★
July 21, 2024

This went from my favorite restaurant to just another taco joint. Used to have unique and flavorful combinations for tacos but switched the menu to a boring and lackluster menu you could find anywhere. Bring back the original chefs menu and I will cone back.

★★
July 21, 2024

Used to enjoy this restaurant... until someone had the bright idea to turn the music to a level that makes it difficult to carry on a conversation. Went back the other night made it through the first door then turned around and left... too loud!!! Going out for dinner not sit in a Mexican disco.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Legit Mexican food. The new menu they have is very good.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The food is sooooo goood. You really get what you pay for! And the staff are very friendly. Theres a very warm and homey feel when you walk in! Definitely recommend

July 21, 2024

Food had mutually gone down hill

★★★★
June 21, 2024

Food was good, service was horrible ! Slow & non personality from our waitress..... customer service is part of going out for dinner !!!!

June 21, 2024

I have been to this restaurant prior and the food was good and enjoyable. Tonight... tonight was horrible, the beans were disgusting and watery. The rice was severely undercooked which has food safety concerns, all 3 of our meals were poor quality and terrible. The ONLY GOOD THING was the server, I didnt catch her name but she was super friendly, attentive and very apologetic for the food leaving the kitchen. She had tattoos everywhere and dark long hair! She was amazing and every bit of payment I hope went to her because nothing else deserved it tonight. The tacos fell apart from being soggy, the burrito was ruined with disgusting undercooked rice, the beef was dry and nothing like real birria and the craziest thing.... we could hear other tables complaining behind us and around us about the EXACT same issues. I sat so disappointed and frustrated, I couldnt be more disappointed and definitely wont be returning! The server deserves a raise and more recognition for making this pathetic experience toleratable.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Always feels very familiar. Great food, good prices, and always serve chips and salsa upon seating. Easily my favourite place in town! Food : 5/5

★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

We were here a year ago it was awesome. Today a party of five and out of all of us no one was happy with the food. Not sure why? Service was not great. It was sad cause we really liked it before.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

They have a great Taco Salad that I love to get here! Also tried the enchiladas which were good but not to my liking. But you should know I grew up eating my mom s homemade enchiladas which can t be beat!

June 21, 2024

The staff was so sweet! The decor cute and fun. The food was so awful we could not finish it; we LOVE Mexican food and have eaten it in NM, TX and WA. We have NEVER not finished a plate. We ordered enchiladas and you could see almost no cheese and the rice was not fully cooked. Flavor was awful. We ordered the Marky Marg and it was ok but small, so not worth the money. We did enjoy the apple tacos, which is why we went, but the alamode we ordered was maybe an 1/8th cup for $2.50 extra and wasnt nearly enough for all the tacos.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Everything is fresh and delicious! Even the chips and salsa are above average, and the guac is some of the best Ive had at any restaurant. Very friendly, warm service, and the decor is fun and classy at the same time. Very clean and well kept.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Best Mexican food Ive had in my life hands down. I had a Strawberry Margarita, Quesabirria Tacos, and a Blue raspberry Jell-O Shot. So excited to go back ASAP and try the chimichangas!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Very slow but good service. Good fusion Mexican food. We always love coming back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Ive never even heard of this place, despite living 5 minutes away! A friend of mine from out of town was craving Mexican food, so she Googled it, and this place came up. We are SO glad we went there! I love Mexican food, but this was on a whole nother level! Susan was such a great server, and my friend and I both ordered virgin drinks. (a Caesar and a Pina Colada) They were so good!

★★★
June 21, 2024

Food is decent and the hot sauce is delicious, very dry chicken and old rice however

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Super cute! Delicious affordable food with great staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Best and authentic Mexican food in Abbotsford. Must visit this place. They have lot of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan option are available.

★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

We came in with high hopes, and the restaurant was less than half full. We ordered immediately, but our food didnt arrive until 45 minutes later, and hence we had to pack it up. I ordered the Carne Asada. They cooked the meat medium well, whereas Carne Asada is supposed to be well done, even crispy. It was very disappointing. The rice was undercooked as well. It The service was friendly but the wait time was excessive, and the food was not what I was expecting from a Mexican restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Cute place for a low key Monday datenight. Super friendly and fun waiter who gave us great drink and food reccomendations. Portion sizes were phonomel the specialty drinks were flavourful and mixed well.

May 21, 2024

We had a large party of 11. We all had preordered our meal before arriving . Our reservations were for 6:30 pm . They did not have a table for us until 7pm. Very loud music and noisy restaurant. Staff was friendly but incompetent. They needed to make substitutions as they ran out of our orders . Some people finished their main and desserts before others even got their main . Food was okay but very bland . If you are looking for a great atmosphere , competent staff and good Mexican food, please skip this restaurant.

May 21, 2024

$27 for mediocre steak fajitas and small of steak. Never returning

★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

5.17. 24 Friday 4:30 30% full all evening. First time. Order the blackened fish and shrimp tacos. $14.00 reasonable. Disappointing expected a piece of fish not small little bits, expected shrimp not extremely small little Pea size. Carne asada $28.00 7 oz marinated AAA sirloin it was not. Not marinated tough grisly not even cut into strips had to be recut. Extremely chewy for the tacos. Small portions for $30. Chicken mole $22.00 My wife couldn t figure out how you could get tough chicken. Chicken was not sliced difficult to cut with a knife very small portion. Amount of meal was small. I ve been to lots of Mexican restaurants this was not good. I will try the one in aldergrove that seems to have better ratings.

★★
May 21, 2024

Portion size was pretty small for the price. I did enjoy the food but left feeling like I needed a snack. Most Mexican restaurants Ive been to are a challenge to finish the meal. Extra charge for sour cream is a little strange too. Great taste but definitely feels like a rip off.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

We started with complimentary chips and salsa. This is unusual for a Mexican restaurant in Canada even though it is the norm just south of the border. Service was fast and courteous. Our server was eager to answer all our questions and offered us hot sauces between 1 (not hot) and 10 (very hot). She brought us a 6 and an 8 hot sauce. Nice options. The chicken taquitos with lettuce and pico were excellent. This is the best experience at a Mexican restaurant in Canada in a long time. We didnt try any of the entrées, but the quick lunch was great. Will definitely come back to try more dishes.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Best Mexican Food. Service amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Love the food atmosphere is great real Mexican vibes. very clean and the Mexifries are boss not like the frozen freezer junk.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Everything was Great. Will return

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

We went a few weekends back and cant wait to go again. Delicious authentic Mexican food! The gal who served my friend and I was also absolutely delightful as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

This was a great find. The food and service were both great. There is also a kids menu too, that was decently priced. Kid-friendliness: There is a kids menu, and it has some good choices.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Great food, great prices! Not good service but Id definitely go again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Lovely small restaurant, not a big box place, care taken making the food, and some fun music. Top marks! Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie options. Most of the main plates are vegetarian until you choose the protein.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I really enjoyed my experience here. The food was delicious- I had the happy hour chimichangas. I loved how they werent super greasy or anything and the flavour of the shredded chicken I went with was sooooo good. My only complaint was that the music was a little loud and it was hard to hear the other end of the table sometimes, but honestly not the worst thing ever, my toddler loved it and Ill be going back for sure. Kid-friendliness: We had two toddlers with us and the kitchen had their meals out before the adults which was a huge bonus, they also had colouring pages and the staff were friendly with them. They offered highchairs, which we didnt need but its good to know they have them!

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Food is okay. Not very flavourful. Service is very good.

April 21, 2024

Ordered takeout carne asada with large tortilla soup and was hugely disappointed! For starters, the tortilla soup was a Borscht style soup with finely cut veggies and small strands of tortilla, the flavour was ok but definitely not a Mexican tortilla soup! Secondly, the soup bowl it came in was almost half empty! Like seriously?!?! The carne asada was not worth the $28 price tag for what I received. The carne was not seasoned carne asada style, I m Hispanic so I could tell. It was place on top of salsa verde and onions with red peppers and was flavourless unseasoned carne. Secondly the rice portion in the container it came was as if they used 2 tablespoons of rice and seemed like I got the scrapings of whatever rice was left in the bottom of the pot! The beans were flavourful but again, very small portion. Not eating here again, so disappointing.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Very nice service. The food was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The taco salad is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Food was delicious. Service was great. Loved the atmosphere.

★★★★
February 21, 2024

My favourite place to go and happy to see them busy! We went this past Saturday night my food wasn t very hot and I took that they were busy into consideration.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Waitress Savannah was excellent, recommend the best item on the menu to try, the pork flautas I loved it. And service was great from her. Will definitely go back.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

My go to in Abby! Food and drinks are always delicious, Savannah and the staff are super friendly. Love this place

Local Guide
February 21, 2024

The food is literally garbage no taste at all. This is my third time at this restaurant and hoping it was going to get better avoid this place entirely. All of our glasses from our cocktails had lipstick all over them. There was hair in the food Mucho burrito much much better than this garbage.

February 21, 2024

Service was fine but the food was a disaster. There was hair in my salsa. There was lipstick marks on my water glass. The waitress sorted it out Right away the food was very bland and not good at all we barely ate cost me $400 and it s Mexican food it s not supposed to be bland they re supposed to be flavour in it and I don t understand why open up a Mexican restaurant if you don t know how to make Mexican food it makes no sense I make Mexican food 10 times better at home and I m not Mexican. Pretty disappointed and upset we walked out hungry. Has a matter of fact I m writing this review from a sushi restaurant cuz we were still hungry. never going to that place again.

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Our waitress Savannah was so amazing!! Amazing food and service!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

We drove out from Maple Ridge & we decided to try out this restaurant for some delicious Mexican . Wow did not disappoint.! The food was so delicious and the service was some of the best service I ve had in a long time . Our server Cheyenne was so friendly & out going and had such a positive attitude .This restaurant is so cute ! Will definitely be back :)

★★★★
February 21, 2024

I enjoyed the atmosphere at the restaurant and the food I had was delicious! I Would recommend taking your family and friends here for a bite to eat!

★★★
February 21, 2024

I had high hopes for authentic Mexican food at this place (being mexican myself), but unfortunately, it fell short. The food didnt resemble true Mexican cuisine at all. Instead, it had more of a cantina vibe. Moreover, I found the atmosphere to be less family-friendly. However, I must say that the service was good, and the staff was friendly and attentive. While the food may have disappointed, the positive interaction with the staff was a redeeming aspect.

February 21, 2024

Food was terrible. My wife is Latin and she literally hated it. Could not even finish it.

★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Really good service, and I love the atmosphere of this restaurant, but the food isnt all that great. Dont get me wrong, it tastes good, but it wasnt even half as good as some of the Mexican places in Vancouver area. I went here because all the other Mexican restaurants dont have many options (I.e. no enchiladas etc., just burritos and tacos) but I think I wouldve been better off going to a Mexican fast food joint like Mucho Burrito or Quesada. Greatly disappointing, especially since theyre rated so highly (4.1 stars at the time of writing this review.) Clearly the people in this city dont know what good Mexican food tastes like.

★★
January 21, 2024

I m honestly so disappointed. First meal of the new year and it was terrible. Walk in to order take out and the lady taking our order was wonderful, she even brought it out to the car, other 2 members of staff were on their phones doing nothing. The food was horrendous, everything was over salted, like they only seasoned with salt. We ordered the salsa sampler and none of the salsas had any spice to them only salt. Especially the guacamole, so much salt! Then the refried beans were so limey, I actually gagged. Then the chicken mole, my tastebuds have never been so under whelmed, wishing my abuelita was here to make me some real Mexican food because this was so dissatisfying. I want my $60 back terrible start to my new year. Will not be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

I ve visited a number of times, and they never disappoint! Their Cheap Eats menu is awesome, and Happy Hour is even better! I most recently visited during their brunch hours and was very pleasantly surprised! Everything was delicious!

January 21, 2024

Absolutely terrible!! Worst mexican food weve ever had . Service sucked! Took 20 mins for a bottle of beer . Only 2 servers and the one was busy making drinks all night so not there fault but the owner needs to wake up and hire more staff. Seriously go to Quesada or taco bell its way better . Never going back and will be spreading the word how this place is absolute TRASH!!!!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I had a wonderful experience at this amazing restaurant. The food was the best Mexican food I have found in the Lower Mainland and even into Washington State. My servers, Cheyenne, Savannah and Mykala were friendly, personable and made me feel very welcome indeed. We laughed together, and they set a very relaxed tone that makes me want to go back again and again. I can hardly wait to go back. My thanks to all of you at El Companeros!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Delicious food and great service. The prices are so reasonable.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Eden was awesome!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

We love coming here for an afternoon break. Mostly we come her because the staff are amazing. I always hope Michaela is working always enjoy her vibe

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

I really enjoy coming to el companeros, Michaela is awesome. Great service

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

yes guys! its REAL. the B E S T mexican restaurant in abby. The food was BANGING, the music was pleasantly playing in my ears. This place was everything i wanted and more. My waitress Mckayla, SHE KNOWS WHATS UP! She served me like no one else could! Service was impeccable!! i recommend to everyone GO HERE!!! the portions were ginormous, i was huffing and puffin just to finish my food! SPEND ALL YOUR MONEY HERE! MARGARITAS ONLY $9!!!! WHAT A STEAL!

January 21, 2024

Food is good if you ve never tasted mexican food before and if your a white Mennonite who thinks brgr brgr is spicy go across the border to el nopal real authentic Mexican food not the old El Paso packets you buy at save-on

★★★
January 21, 2024

for me and my boyfriend to come out and eat was about $65 including a tip, which i feel like is a fairly good deal for going out for two people these days. the atmosphere is hard to explain, maybe 2 or 3 tables on top of ours, but the bar guests were LOUD and kind of took away from the experience a little. the food, we agreed, lacked a little bit of personality and flavour, and didn t really accurately represent the photos we saw on their menu. the service by our waitress was great, she didn t visit too often but was around to check on how we were doing and to make sure we were all good for any extras. she had a strong grasp on what to recommend on the menu based on portion sizing which was awesome. main downside for my boyfriend was the avocado salsa situation that came with his burrito, he mentioned that the avocado felt frozen, so do with that what you will. i do believe that this place has a lot of potential to be really good, the food wasn t awful it just needed some more love:) thanks for having us!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

Oh Em Gee. Great food, and even better service.. Michaela was so splendid! she was immaculate with her serving skills, as well as the finesse she showed with her mixology was fantastic. This place is a hidden gem and definitely has a diamond within it with Michaela.. Thank you for an amazing burrito and caeser. #YuminmyTum

★★
January 21, 2024

Waited for 45 mins and 2 tables behind us recived food first (including large group) Food is subpar at best

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Sorry, no 5 star experience for us. I had the shredded beef burrito and my daughter had the chimichanga. Flavour was ok but my burrito was luke warm. The chips and salsa were store bought chips like the save-on foods tri coloured corn type, half were in crumbles. The salsa looked home made and was not bad. I asked for a second bowl of chips (shouldn t have) and I thought I saw the server from the kitchen, put chips into the bowl with her bare hands. The servers were pleasant enough but were often standing behind the bar chit chatting about school and social stuff. It s a small restaurant so it was very easy to hear. All the staff were nice but definitely need to be trained better to create a better dining experience. (I hate to say that). Wanted to like the restaurant as Abbotsford has needed good Mexican food for years but it fell short - I think mucho burrito would be better.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Muy Bueno Hot sauces made in house from 1-10 on the scoville scale. The 10 sauce being off the charts. It stay with you Service was and the food was pretty authentic for being out in the valley.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First time here on Taco Tuesday and happy hour. The chairs were stained and dirty but the waitress was pleasant. The margarita was very strong and sour, too sour We ordered the pork carnitas tacos which had little to no flavour. Might try again and try a different menu item I liked the Mexican music playing

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

AMAZING to say the least. Mikayla was a young woman who we just adored, that been said service overall, EXCELLENT!! Try the hot sauces and the salmon bowl yummmmm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Our server was fantastic. The food was good and they were amazing with our service dog! This is a must place for Mexican food. If you want phenomenal service go Thursday to Monday. That is all we can speak to as it is when we went, and will again.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food, friendly and helpful staff for first time in.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

had the streat corn, and it was really good recommended it 100/10. the corn was fresh and sweet and the different sauces were chef kiss

December 21, 2023

I ordered for my daughter and I. Both meals were lacking flavor. No Mexican flavors at all. Protein was under seasoned. Supper disappointed. We will not be back

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I usually like this place - we go there on Sundays a lot! The fajitas are great. Love the Fiesta Bowl. The $5 tacos are good but really small. BUT first time ordering their chicken wings - can I say nicely, give those a miss!... I ordered the salt and pepper wings, and they were terrible! They had thick clumpy batter on them and no idea where the salt and pepper was! I peeled off most of my batter. Definitely give the wings a big miss!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love love love this place. Cheap tacos and cheap Margs. What more can you ask for. Awesome place to hangout with your friends. The salsa is amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Stopped in for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I thought the decor was very cute and all the drinks looked amazing. We were promptly started off with some chips and salsa and our waitress (young brunette) was very friendly and prompt. I had a chipotle shrimp dish that I greatly enjoyed and would love to come back and try some of the other menu options. I will definitely be back to purchase some of the home made hot sauce. A great dining option in downtown Abbotsford.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service. Food was okay.

December 21, 2023

Just went for dinner here and I never once sent a plate back until today. The rice was watery and the whole meal lacked every bit of texture flavour and dimension. I then ordered a plate of veggie tacos and that was just unbearable. I have had countless Mexican dishes and I do not expect 5 star high end Mexican but I do expect and deserve a dish with the bare minimum. Like how can u mess up rice like that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great service

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is very inconsistent one time great another was pathetic. As well as the one girl staff member cant handle multiple customers at a time.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Yet another great dining experience. Food was great as usual and the staff always pleasant. Will definitely be back! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Eden is just amazing with top service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great value, food is fresh and delicious, staff are great

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I came here with my partner and we absolutely loved it! Our server was incredibly nice, and the food was so incredible, were definitely coming back again

December 21, 2023

Inauthentic unseasoned overpriced texmex garbage. Not Mexican owned, and you can definitely taste it. By the way, if youre going to be bastardizing a culture for your restaurant, at least use the proper grammar when naming it. El compañeros, lol.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My friends and I had such a great time here! Our server was super nice and very welcoming, our orders came out pretty quick! The food was really good and was still good as leftovers the next day! The drinks were incredible (we got all the Pina colada variations(I got the blue Hawaiian!)and they were actually to die for) I cannot wait to go back the next time Im in Abby!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

These guys are awsm!!! My next go to place for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My go-to place for Mexican food. Amazing service and food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Will be visiting again. Quality Excellent . Salsa and sauces spot on. Recommended dishes Refried Beans, Chicken Enchiladas

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food and atmosphere! Highly recommend the fajitas

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Always a good experience getting delivery from here! My husband and I often order the taco kit and everything tastes fresh and yummy, and they send enough fillings. The only thing I would say is we always need more cheese and lettuce. The taco salad is delicious! The crema/dressing is so good. My husband ordered the enchiladas once and said they were alright, weve had the wings before as well but werent a big fan. Were going to try to dine-in soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very friendly staff, good food and drinks, we are glad we stopped in while driving by. We will be stopping by again very soon!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This place rules! The food is great and the prices are even better. The service is incredible; I love the vibe. Isaiah served us and really made our night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This restaurant is a beautiful gem in the center of Abbotsford. Michaela offered us amazing service with perfect meals. I couldnt recommend this place any higher

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious Mexican food!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very tasty food and very friendly staff

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

We stopped in passing through. Great food for our lunch. Wonderful, knowledgeable staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very friendly staff, vegetarian options, and delicious food! Will have to try drinks next time!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Always delicious! My favourite dishes are the chimichangas and ceviche! The portions for the ceviche are huge and the leftover the next day still taste fresh! Margaritas are also top notch Highly recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is very good and margs are hit & miss depending on who is making them. One of the few good places two can eat for $75. Parking: They have a lot out front of restaurant

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The food isnt that good. Thankfully the portions are super small. Will stick to crossing the border into the US for my Mexican fix, as Abbotsford failed once again at a decent Mexican restaurant.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food, service and atmosphere were all good.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Really good food and amazing service, definitely coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I had the chicken fajitas . Everything was really good and fresh. Really tasty Sangria. Loved the salsa. The service was pretty good. I would definitely go back. Parking: Parking lot is small and its a very busy street.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My daughter and I ended up here after a google search for some place to eat. Wed just finished setting up a computer at a clients, it was 7:30pm-ish and we were both famished. I was a little concerned that the place was almost empty when we arrived. We were seated quickly, and our server was very pleasant. (Didnt catch his name). We ordered our food, enchiladas with beef (spicy) for her and the sizzlin fajita with prawns for me (not spicy). Our server brought a bowl of tortilla chips and salsa which was very good. I was surprised that I could eat the salsa, usually its too spicy for me. Our food arrived quickly and was very good, nice and hot. I tried my daughters meal and while she was very happy with it, it was too spicy for me. My fajitas were perfect. Through out the meal our server was attentive and very pleasant, joking with us and all around a pleasure. When wed ordered Id mentioned not having anything to drink besides water because I wanted to save room for the Apple Pie Tacos (which was true, I wanted to save room but I also wanted to keep the cost down). As we were nearing the end of the meal he came back to ask if he should put the dessert order in and we said yes. I was full so we just ordered one to split. Ooh boy, was it good! Deep fried tortilla with hot apple pie filling (just the right amount of sweet) and a lovely caramel sauce drizzled over it. So good. A perfect end to a perfect meal. Decent prices, good portions and a relaxing environment - well definitely go back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Went for brunch and will definitely be going back for more meals here. Equally great place to go with a large group or a couple.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Life changing pina coladas

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Excellent food and attention! Very nice atmosphere! We will definitely return to this place. 100% recommended!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A great mexican restaurant! They have some good happy hour deals and the food is mostly good. Weve had a few not so great meals but overall we enjoy it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was great , service was excellent

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Consistently great service and a fun atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My first visit was today. Best Mexican food I had eaten outside of Mexico! I had the fish & shrimp quesadillass and they were excellent! I topped them with #3 hot sauce which was just spicy enough to use lots of it. Next time I will try #4 and keep moving up until I hit the perfect level of heat. The service was fast and friendly, and music was great. I will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Gotta order tacos and margaritas great combo here!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food and drinks. Nice atmosphere. Good, friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

On October 28 2023 my wife and I walked in, no reservations no nothing on a Saturday night. We were given a friendly greeting and a table very quickly. The food and even the coffee was fantastic! Service was amazing, I had the blackened seafood enchiladas which were amazing, my wife had the quesadillas which she loved. Cheap too. Highly recommend. Our new go to. Ownership seemed to appreciate our business, also a refreshing situation.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent Mexican inspired dishes, great service and we managed to be there when there was ample parking. The chips and salsa are a nice start with guacamole (needed a bit more salt) and salsa. My wife and I both ordered the chimichanga dish, I had the spicy pulled chicken filling and my wife went for the normal chicken. To be honest I have a high spice tolerance so did not notice the heat, but we got the hot sauce (house made) #5 and #4. The #5 adds a smoky heat. We don t have anything close to this in Germany and I have gotta say it was awesome! Will return when we visit my parents next year.

★★
December 21, 2023

Felt the food was not as tasty as it was th first 4 visits!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food staff were pleasant and didnt rush us through our meal definitely will be going back. Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome here Wheelchair accessibility: Level entrance easy for wheelchairs

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This small restaurant is full of great food and fantastic staff. I had a special request, no diary, and the food came quickly and perfectly. And very reasonably priced. Id say make sure you get there early. Ive only been there twice for lunch but I was glad I came early because of how popular it is. They have a great reputation and they deserve it! Vegetarian options: My cousin tried vegetarian chili for the first time and couldnt believe how good it was.

December 21, 2023

Worst Mexican food, If you can call it that. It s not authentic, it s poorly made and they could use some creative cooks in their kitchen. They should travel to Mexico for a minute to learn what is authentic ingredients.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great service!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Visited the first time. Its a cute little place and definitely got a Mexican touch. The service was good but the food on the other hand was okay. We were served with complementary Chips and Salsa which was really nice. As per the price again quantity is really less. It even lacks the taste or the auntheticity of spices it should entail. We got Enchilladas for the table and Old Companeros Beef and Chicken Tacos with Strawberry Guava Seltzer. It is okay as one time thing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Prompt friendly service. Jalapeño margarita was delicious. Happy with our food. We will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great little restaurant. Excellent food and service. Will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Exceptional Mexican cuisine! The service was good, ww gkt to sit down with home made tortila chips and some great salsa (that i wish they would sell by the jar... its that good), I had the enchiladas with rice and beans and everything was fantastic. Pricing is very competitive as well. Gave a 4 for atmosphere as the decor could be better, but still suited the theme. I will be back next time I travel to Abbotsford!

★★★★
December 21, 2023

As soon as we walked into this restaurant on a Saturday, my friend and I loved the vibe. We ordered the red and white sangria which were unreal. For appetizers we got the taquitos with chicken and we shared the beef buria tacos and shrimp and blacked fish tacos. Everything tasted amazing with so much flavor and we loved the homemade hot sauces ranging from 1 thru 10. My one complaint would be the street tacos only come with 2 for $14 which i think is expensive and should come with 3 because most taco places ive been to come with 3. Other than that it was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great little place! The guacamole is A+ and unlike a lot of other places, they have the rare Jarritos flavours! Servers are also super nice. Recommend!

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