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FOODIE
Fast Friends At Los Compadres
By Luann & Danny/
foodie@longislandernews.com
Huntington has lots of
well-kept secrets. One of them this vagabond Foodie crew was
lucky enough to stumble upon was Los Compadres on Old Walt
Whitman Road in Huntington Station.
On the drag with the Walt Whitman Birthplace, an Italian meat
shop and a Sam Ash sits an unassuming storefront – an
awning on a small house, really – that beckons you to
come in for homemade Mexican food, especially on a miserable
rainy, day.
Behind the simple visage is a restaurant with cheerful service
at a great price point.
The interior is stark, but surprisingly cheery thanks to the
Spanish music that simply dares you to remain stationary in
your chair. Mexican flag-patterned tablecloths and various
Southwestern knick-knacks adorn the shop and warm the softly-lit
dining area.
The menu focuses on a few select Mexican staples and fits
on a single page, so if you like one item, odds are you’ll
do well with the rest.
Mild cheese or chicken enchiladas ($8.99 for three) pair well
with the house salsa, which starts out sweet and has a delayed
kick – a slow burn, if you will. Flatulas ($8.99 for
three) are crisp rolled corn tortillas filled with beef or
chicken and served with avocado, and chicken-filled, corn
husk-prepared tamales ($4.49) also have a nice kick.
Taco offerings include tender chicken, beef and chorizo and
will run you a little more than $2 each. Add a few cents and
check out one of the more daring items on the menu –
traditional beef tongue tacos (or, if you want to snooker
your guests into trying them, tacos de lengua). One of the
Foodies was certainly intrigued, and discovered a tender offering
served in a soft taco with abundant onions and a mild beef
flavor.
For a twist on the traditional taco, order up a fajita pita,
which stuffs taco and burrito fixings – chicken/beef,
refried beans and lettuce – into an open pita for less
than $3.
Burritos ($4) are open-ended and generously sized for the
price.
And that seems to be the point – generous portions, good
prices and good company. All we know is that once we got back
to the office, we started to think about hitting up the grill
menu – that’s about all we didn’t touch –
and we suddenly had the urge for an early spring’s siesta.
Los Compadres
243 Old Walt Whitman Road,
Huntington Station
631-351-8384
Cuisine: Fresh, fast Mexican staples
Atmosphere: Unique location, simple atmosphere
Price: Inexpensive
Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
Main
Menu
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