El Compa Tacos

1175 S Willow Ave, Cookeville
(931) 432-0361

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Rita Underway

Best authentic Mexican food in this area that I have tried. Just outstanding!!

Jeanie Bone

I was so impressed and so satisfied with the meal I had here today. I got the fish tacos and my boyfriend got the chorizo and the el pastor tacos. We got chips salsa, and some habanero sauce (fire!). So so good….The chorizo was both of our favorites. It had the deepest flavor. We are excited to return and want to try the chicken and carne asada next. So I did give five stars for atmosphere but it is authentic gas station restaurant and who doesn’t love that? Oh forgot about the green onions, probably my only negative but it’s more of a size and texture opinion.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley Manzano

Amazing tacos!!! I have had a long standing taco place for many many years, but I think this just took the number one spot. I’m raving about them to everyone I know. Omg. Only thing is I wish that they soon will add a salsa de chile de árbol!!! 10/10 fresh food, meat and tortillas were the best I’ve had.

Food: 5

Tyler Wooley

The only authentic Mexican spot in town—and it’s incredible! Fresh, flavorful dishes, and super friendly service. A true gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Smith

Great Taco place!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patrick McDuffee

The only place In Middle Tennessee to get good Lengua tacos.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Street Tacos, Steak, Torta, Pollo, Salsa Verde, Asada Steak Tacos, Pollo Loco, Burrito Pollo, Carne Asada Taco with Pico Sour Cream

Lucas Rowell

Great authentic food, fair pricing, had a decent wait for food but so worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael David

Hands down, this is the best, most authentic Mexican food in town. The ingredients are all very fresh, the meat is quality, juicy and well seasoned/marinated. I eat here at least once a week and have for two years and they are the friendliest and most consistent you can get. The salsas are incredible. I didn’t know what to expect of the place because I thought it was inside a gas station, but it’s not, it’s just a seperate suite in the same building. The inside is beautifully decorated and has amazing tile work. This is my favorite spot to eat and I can’t recommend them enough. Try the pollo burrito or the pastor tacos if you’re not sure where to start.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lewis Terry

Great place with excellent food and reasonable prices.

Tim Brock

Good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mikie Van Pelt

The experience was not worth the price. Very expensive for moderate good food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Jimi Joe Simpson

Omg this is probably the best Mexican food I've ever tasted... huge portions and reasonably priced

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mitchell Jones

Great taco joint, with a huge menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Hanna

Don't let the exterior of this place fool you! This place has some of the best tacos you can get for the price! Very bustling and happening on the inside.

Karlie Shaw

Some of the best and most authentic Mexican food you can get

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