Compadres Hill Country Cocina

Update: Someone replied with an 'oh no' to my original review. I'm assuming this is because we had some California visitors.A word of advice: Don't go around hating on people from California. Many of us are more conservative than Texans, and hate what our beloved home has become. Before you say it can't happen here, check yourself. There's no magic dirt in Texas.

Outstanding food! The beef asada taco plate are incredible! Slow smoked beef so it gets incredibly tender and a flavor to die for. Birria taco plate also great! Both sets of tacos are filled to the max with meats that will leave you ready for a football and a nap.Veteran owned with a laid back and comfortable place to have a great meal.

Amazing food and very patriotic . A very home comfort feeling and everyone is very nice!

I reserve my 5 star reviews for places that provide absolutely exceptional service, food that is beyond comparison, etc. Compadres earns my 5th star because of the outstanding work they do in and for the community, especially for veterans. Chef Mark has created an awesome place with excellent food that happily melds traditional tex-mex foods with South Texas BBQ flavors. Be sure to come early as they do tend to run out!

Been wanting to visit this place out in Boerne for a while now and today finally had my chance. Popular on social media, Chef Mark announced days before that today's mid-week lunch service would include mollejas (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetbread?wprov=sfti1) and I wasn't about to miss my chance again.Upon arriving just after noon, the small-ish restaurant tucked away behind the town square resembled the kind of place I like to frequent to get authentic Mexican food. I would not be disappointed.The INTERIOR of the veteran-owned restaurant was clean and very colorful with plenty of tables. The lively dining room was about 3/4 full when I arrived and the sound of Tejano music coming from the speakers was comforting to my soul.Rather than table service, I was directed to the counter to order and pay for my food and then took a seat at a small table. The food arrived literally seconds after I sat down. The SERVICE from the staff was very friendly and accommodating as well.The FOOD. The mollejas were served in a two-taco plate along with two small styrofoam cups of rice and beans. Plasticware was provided after I ordered at the counter. Considering the price point for a two-taco plate and a small drink, I was expecting a little more, but this was about the food. The (smoked) mollejas were ultimately delicious bringing back memories of my dad making them for me and our family when I was a kid. They were flavorful, juicy and a little smoky. The healthy addition of pico de gallo and the delicious guacamole on the tacos provided a perfect balance and a "party-in-my-mouthful".I wish I could say more about the rice and beans that accompanied the tacos. They weren't MY favorite, but I'm not from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley) where I understand the recipes and flavor profile of the food here were born. That said, I thought both lacked some flavor and could have used additional Mexican spices.Given the higher price point for the meal overall, I could presume that it has to do with the location in Boerne... or it could be the be that the restaurant is only open for lunch service six days a week (closed Sundays), but given the very special menu items Chef Mark incorporates into his regular menu, it was a decent VALUE. I can't wait to see what's coming to the menu next!

Food was good but felt it was too expensive. We did have leftovers but didn't take with us. We mainly felt good to support a veteran.

I've been following this restaurant for a few years for their unique menu and the owners sense of humor! It started with the smoked barbacoa cooked in the bbq grill which is a non traditional cooking method but would get long lines of locals ordering this deliciousness! We finally got a seat at a table as the lines were usually long on weekends. My son had the Texican Philly, with smoked beef. Green/red peppers, guacamole and a side. He chose the enchilada Mac and cheese and both items were amazing! So much flavor. I had the pork birria taco which came recommended by a table next to us. This to was out of bounds good. This food is legit valley food with the owners own genius twist. The place is a mom and pop shop not very big with outdoor seating as well. The service is as excellent as the food. Give it a try and follow this place on social media; very entertaining. You won't be disappointed.

This is my new go-to place when I visit Boerne. Great food, service, and atmosphere. And the painting of El Guapo and his sweater put the whole experience over the top!

I stopped by months ago after hearing about this place on TV. I had the pulled pork chipolte/raspberry tacos. The one thing I was really surprised about was how greasy the corn tortillas were. They were very greasy. If they always serve them this way, I don't see how many folks would like them. Hmmm.I also saw the owner and his wife sitting at a table. I decided to walk up and say hi and talk to them for a bit. I told him I drove in from San Antonio to try them out. The Owner spoke to me, but didn't seem interested at all in conversing with me and his lovely wife ignored me and could care less. I felt pretty disappointed. Will I be back, uh No, I won't.

My taco's are always huge. I usually have to eat some of the meat out of it because I can't close the tortilla. I deducted one star because they run out of food. You have to go early 11-11:30 to get the Al Carbon taco. Since they were out of beef at noonish, I tried the chicken. While the beef is tender and delicious, the chicken was a disappointment. It's not a fancy place, just a Mom and Pop type place. It's common for them to have lines. People are willing to wait for good food and good service.