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El Compa, Vancouver, BC

El Compa

4.7
4.7
79 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegan-friendly
El Compa, The Friend, serves up the best of Mexico's street food in the Hastings Sunrise neighborhood.
With fresh guacamole and authentic Mexican flavours, we are all about authenticity, simplicity and - above all - delicious tacos.

Come to El Compa for friends, tacos and mezcal. What more do you really need?
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pablo Diego
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Happy Hour - 20% Off Drinks & 10% Off Food!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Happy Hour at El Compa Cocina Mexicana and enjoy exclusive discounts on our handcrafted cocktails, ice cold cervezas, and delicious Mexican street food. When: Everyday from 4pm to 6pm Drinks: 20% Off Food: 10 % Off Whether you are craving a refreshing margarita, a cold cerveza, or some mouthwatering tacos, we've got you covered. Gather your crew and experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with us. Reserve your spot now and let’s toast to good times. #HappyHour #ElCompaMexicana #TacosAndTequila
    Happy Hour - 20% Off Drinks & 10% Off Food! Photo

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Best Value

  • Vancouver

    Innovative

  • Vancouver

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Compa offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious and imaginative" vegan Middle Eastern cuisine that leaves a lasting impression. Guests rave about the "amazing hummus and dumplings," while the "Jerusalem Experience" provides a culinary adventure. The service is "attentive," and the atmosphere is "cozy and inviting." Highly recommended!

79 Reviews
  1. Darlene

    Vancouver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. They were busy and the staff was hustling, they could use another waiter to help on the floor.

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  2. Annette

    Vancouver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice food at good prices. Personally I like sides of rice as an option or other things but that’s just me :)

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  3. Evie VIP

    Vancouver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Mexican food from a great team. Delicious margarita and unobtrusive but attentive service. It’s a great if different successor to the late lamented Aleph.

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  4. Morva

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food, service and quality! This is my favourite spot in town. Highly recommend!

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  5. Mariam

    Vancouver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most delicious breakfast. Gaza scramble. Sooo yummy. We are so sad to see this beautiful restaurant with its beautiful people are closing. It’s heartbreaking to see them closing their doors and hoping to have them back somewhere and soon.

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  6. Bruno

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a bittersweet experience dining for the last time at Aleph. This is my favourite restaurant in Vancouver and I’ll miss it a lot. All the best in their future endeavours.

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  7. Angela VIP

    Vancouver30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aleph: please reopen soon! Such a wonderful restaurant. Delicious, imaginative— and vegan! — food. Servers and chefs who seem to love their jobs and to be happy introducing diners to the cuisine. Good alcoholic and non-alcoholic wines available. And very reasonable prices! A neighborhood gem.

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  8. Christina

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and amazing desserts, indulgent but not too sweet or heavy. Would love to go again and again, such a shame it's closing 💔

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  9. Ray VIP

    Vancouver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So grateful to have one last meal at Aleph. Wonderful food and service.

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  10. Dina

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing flavours. Loved by vegan and non-vegan friends alike. Aleph will be missed ❤️

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FAQs

El Compa offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. El Compa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 428-7975.

El Compa is rated 4.7 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Compa

1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pablo Diego
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
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