Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 841 reviews

What Kyle C likes about Compass Mexican Bistro:
Wow. I live an hour from the Mexican border in a Hispanic area of Southern California and would have never thought I'd have some of the best Mexican food in my life this far north. The pork was out of this world, best pork tacos I've ever had. Fish and shrimp tacos were good as well. This could be the best Mexican restaurant in Canada and it's just sitting out here in the middle of nowhere. Friendly staff too, appear... View all feedback. What K B doesn't like about Compass Mexican Bistro:
Really needs to remove the delivery and order online option. I tried editing the business to remove it but it has not updated. I ordered for delivery yesterday and turns out they don’t deliver anymore but also decided not to disable the ordering service. Their staff don’t know how to login to the service so I can’t get refunded and also do not have the food either. So now I’m just out $36 for no reason. Wouldn’t have... View all feedback.

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Google
4.0 ★ from 9 reviews
Jo
15.07.2023 - 18:22

Just had a fish burrito for lunch. It was huge and very filling, great tasting too. Friendly service! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: CA$10–...

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K
15.07.2023 - 18:22

Really needs to remove the delivery and order online option. I tried editing the business to remove it but it has not updated. I ordered for delivery yesterday...

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E
15.07.2023 - 18:22

Super friendly service, food made with love. Flavours are pretty good, fairly big tacos and decent price.

Candace
15.07.2023 - 18:22

Super friendly service and delicious fresh tacos burritos!!! Highly recommend

Dylan
15.07.2023 - 18:22

I stopped here while working in the area and just had to try every taco on the menu! All we’re absolutely amazing! To top it off I ordered some churros, expecti...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 315 reviews
Chelsey
16.01.2024 - 13:28

Awesome food, we weren't able to get alcohol served the day we went as our servers weren't old enough. Definitely will go again.

Alba
16.01.2024 - 13:28

Here for a family event, stopped in for a quick bite and a beer because we spotted the sunny patio. Very glad we did. $20 all in for three packed very tasty car...

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Christal
16.01.2024 - 13:28

Fabulous burritos!! So many tasty flavour variations! I had a pulled pork burrito (with cheese and guacamole added in) and a slushie margherita. All of our orde...

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Elmira
16.01.2024 - 13:28

Very nice staff and tasty drinks. The pork tacos are good. The other tacos could use more flavour.

Island
16.01.2024 - 13:28

Great little place for tacos/burritos. I got the chicken chipotle burrito last time I went there, very good. I’d highly recommend it. Great prices, and made wel...

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Yelp
4.6 ★ from 4 reviews
Toonie
08.05.2024 - 01:36

This is about the worst Mexican food I've eaten, and I've eaten in many Mexican restaurants, including in Mexico. I got chicken quesadillas. The chicken inside...

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Giuseppe
08.05.2024 - 01:36

Wow! Not a huge fan of Mexican but lived here for 12 years now and had to go because they are a local business and I was absolutely blown away! Such good food,...

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Aaron
08.05.2024 - 01:36

Very friendly, large portions and tasty! Highly recommended! Fresh ingredients used. Aztec soup and burritos very hearty. Vegetarian options also available.

Kyle
15.07.2023 - 18:22

Wow. I live an hour from the Mexican border in a Hispanic area of Southern California and would have never thought I'd have some of the best Mexican food in my...

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Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 271 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 73 reviews

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