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El Compa, Vancouver, BC

El Compa

4.8
4.8
77 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (604) 428-7975
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pablo Diego
  • Catering
    We can cater any size event in any location. You can email us at hola@elcompayvr.com
  • Private party facilities
    At El Compa, we bring the vibrant energy of Mexico to life for your special occasion. Whether you’re planning a celebration, intimate wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or a gathering with loved ones, our space offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories. We can accommodate up to 30 guests seated or 50 guests reception-style.
  • Area
    Hastings / Sunrise
  • Cross Street
    Victoria Dr/ Powell st.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop 50496
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 77 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aleph Eatery in Vancouver captivates with its "delicious, imaginative— and vegan!" cuisine. Known for "excellent service" and a "cozy atmosphere," this restaurant offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing flavors" and "friendly staff." Despite its closure, Aleph remains cherished as a "true gem" and "neighborhood favorite."

77 Reviews
  1. Evie

    VIP

    Vancouver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Morva

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 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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  3. Mariam

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 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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  4. Bruno

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 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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  5. Angela

    VIP

    Vancouver

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 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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  6. Christina

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 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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  7. Ray

    VIP

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 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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  8. Dina

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 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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  9. Emily

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely brilliant dinner! We are SO gutted that this incredible gem of plant based dining is closing. Aleph holds so much value for the city of Vancouver, I wish the restaurant had reached out to their community a year ago to try and get ahead of their debt problems. I honestly believe we could’ve come together and helped them pull through. My partner is not vegan, and mentioned three separate times how amazing the flavours and dishes were. I have never had a bad meal from there, and we will both miss this restaurant dearly. Thank you so much for the amazing food and the dining experience, not just last night but for the many years Aleph has existed.

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  10. Mariam

    Vancouver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, the best vegan restaurant in Vancouver and so so sad that they’re closing. It’s such a heartbreaking news for all of us who loves this beautiful restaurant and their amazing staff. Hope to see them again back to their amazing work.

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FAQs

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

El Compa is rated 4.8 stars by 77 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for El Compa

1889 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Victoria Dr/ Powell st.
  • Area
    Hastings / Sunrise
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stop 50496
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pablo Diego
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (604) 428-7975
  • Catering
    We can cater any size event in any location. You can email us at hola@elcompayvr.com
  • Private party facilities
    At El Compa, we bring the vibrant energy of Mexico to life for your special occasion. Whether you’re planning a celebration, intimate wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or a gathering with loved ones, our space offers the perfect setting to create unforgettable memories. We can accommodate up to 30 guests seated or 50 guests reception-style.
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