El Compa

4.7

81 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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?

Additional information

Location
1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8
Phone number
(604) 428-7975
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
Order direct

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

What 81 people are saying

El Compa reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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!

81 Reviews

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Angie VIP
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing all around and very authentic. So simple and so delicious!
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Chris
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely going back. Loved the asado taco. The barbacoa platter and the beans were epic. Thanks!
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Darlene
Vancouver4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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Angela VIP
Vancouver31 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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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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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 81 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8

Additional information

Phone number
(604) 428-7975
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
Order direct

El Compa

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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

Beverages

Mexican CokeCA$6.50

JarritosCA$7.00

SquirtCA$8.00

HorchataCA$8.00

JamaicaCA$7.00

CoffeeCA$4.50

Cocktails

Margarita FrozenCA$12.00

Margarita RocksCA$12.00

Jalapeno RitaCA$14.00

CantaritoCA$15.00

AmanecerCA$10.00

MisticoCA$14.00

Beer

CoronaCA$8.00

Modelo EspecialCA$9.75

Negra ModeloCA$9.75

PacificoCA$9.75

Lager Slow HandCA$8.00

Pale Ale Strange Fellows 16 ozCA$8.00

MicheladaCA$3.00

Corona 0%CA$8.50

Munich - Slow handCA$9.00

Wine

Pinot Gris - Red Rooster GlassCA$14.00

Cab Merlot - Red Rooster GlassCA$14.00

Flights

The flightCA$38.00

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