On US-101 Since 1987
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant stands at 457 US-101 in Crescent City, CA 95531, United States. The address puts the restaurant on a route people can reach without searching through side streets, and the business has been established since 1987. That long run gives the place a fixed rhythm in town: open, serve, close, then open again on the next listed day.
Monday through Thursday hours run from 11 AM to 8 PM. Friday and Saturday stay open until 8:30 PM. Sunday is closed. The schedule suits lunch and dinner, with enough time for a late lunch, an early dinner, or a meal after work on the later days. A guest can plan the stop around the clock rather than around a narrow window.
The location also matters for a simple arrival. Drivers reach the restaurant on US-101, then choose a parking option before walking in. The building stays part of the road itself, so the visit begins with the highway, not with a detour through a shopping center or a long approach.

Ways To Sit Down
The dining setup includes outdoor seating and dine-in service. Guests can stay for a table inside or sit outside, and the restaurant also offers takeaway and delivery. Each option changes the order of the visit. A dine-in meal starts with a seat, while takeaway and delivery move straight from the counter or order into food that leaves with the guest or arrives elsewhere.
Reservations are accepted, so a planned meal can start with a booked table instead of a walk-in search for space. That helps when the group is larger, or when the day calls for a set time. The restaurant also has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Those features support a visit from the door to the table to the restroom without extra steps.
Parking is simple. Free street parking and a free parking lot give drivers two ways to leave the car nearby. Dogs are allowed outside, so the outdoor area can work for a brief stop or a longer meal where someone wants to sit with a dog beside the table.

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Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can secure a table before arriving for a busier meal.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Guests can use the free street parking or the free parking lot before heading inside from US-101.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet The wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet support a direct route from arrival to the table and restroom.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Guests can finish the meal with a card or tap payment at the counter.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu Families can ask for a high chair and use the kids' menu for younger diners.
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside Dogs are allowed outside, so guests with pets can plan to sit in the outdoor seating area.
- Who comes here
- Family friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safe space The restaurant serves families, groups, tourists, LGBTQ+ guests, and transgender guests, so larger parties can plan a shared meal here.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cosy · Quiet The room is casual, cosy, and quiet, so guests can settle in for a slower meal without much noise.
About Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant
Los Compadres Mexican Restaurant has served Crescent City since 1987. The restaurant sits at 457 US-101 and keeps a steady lunch and dinner rhythm through the week. Hours run 11 AM to 8 PM Monday through Thursday, then 11 AM to 8:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is closed.
Homemade thick tortillas shape much of the menu. They come with Huge Tacos and Specialty Plates, and they bring a firm bite to each order. Super Burritos have been a local favorite for years. Guests choose the filling, then add beans, rice, cheese, and sour cream. Menudo is served on party Friday and recovery Saturday, with hominy on request, a beef foot bone on request, homemade corn tortillas, and all the fixings.
The room supports dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service. Outdoor seating is available. Counter service keeps the pace moving. The restaurant serves beer, wine, coffee, dessert, and small plates, along with healthy options and vegetarian options. It also accepts reservations and takes credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Los Compadres is set up for families, solo diners, and groups. It has wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet access. Free street parking and a free parking lot are available. Dogs are allowed outside.

Built For Easy Meals
Los Compadres identifies as Latino-owned. The room is family friendly, and it is set up for children with high chairs and a kids' menu. A parent can arrive with a child, get seated, and settle in without having to piece together the basics. The table works for lunch with one child or dinner with a larger family group.
Payment stays straightforward at the end of the meal. The restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. That gives guests a choice between a card in hand and a phone at the terminal, which keeps the finish simple when the meal is done.
Service is listed as fast. The setting is casual, cosy, and quiet. Those details suit a quick lunch, a slower dinner, or a stop where the room stays calm while the table stays busy. The pace, the seating, and the payment options all point toward a meal that moves cleanly from arrival to checkout.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday 11 AM–8 PM
- Thursday 11 AM–8 PM
- Friday 11 AM–8:30 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–8:30 PM
- Sunday Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant opens Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM. Friday and Saturday hours run from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, and Sunday is closed. Guests can plan a lunch stop any day except Sunday, or choose a later dinner on Friday and Saturday.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. That gives guests three clear ways to settle the bill after ordering at the counter or finishing a sit-down meal. Visitors can arrive ready to tap, swipe, or use a card without needing to plan around a single payment type.
Is parking available on site?
Free of charge street parking and a free parking lot are both available. Guests can choose either option before heading in from US-101. That makes it easy to plan for a quick stop or a longer meal without circling for a space.
Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchair users?
The car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are wheelchair accessible. Guests can move from parking to the table and restroom with the same access features in place. That makes arrival and dining more direct for anyone using a wheelchair or other mobility aid.
Can families bring children?
The restaurant is good for kids and has high chairs and a kids' menu. Families can sit down together and choose child-sized options without bringing extra gear. That makes it easier to plan a meal with younger children in tow.
Are reservations accepted?
Reservations are accepted. Guests planning a group meal or a busier dinner can book ahead and arrive with a table ready. That helps shape the visit before leaving home, especially when timing matters.
