Antojitos Los Cuates

Tucked along East Rosecrans Avenue in Compton, Antojitos Los Cuates is the kind of place that feels like stepping into someone’s home. The dining room is intimate—about the size of a typical family’s eating space—and that’s precisely what makes it special. This family-run Jalisco-style restaurant started life as a food truck before transitioning to a brick-and-mortar spot in 2020, bringing their treasured recipes to a more permanent home.

The food here is homestyle Mexican cooking at its most genuine. The pozole blanco sets this place apart from countless other Mexican restaurants in the area—rather than the typical red broth, they serve theirs in a clear, deeply savory liquid that’s distinctly Jalisco in style. The tostadas de lomo are absolutely essential, arriving piled high with succulent pork loin atop a bed of creamy refried beans. For something heartier, the beef enchiladas smothered in mole deliver a sauce that’s wonderfully nutty and thick, yet balanced enough to let each ingredient have its moment.

This is the kind of spot where you genuinely feel like a guest of the family running the place. There’s no pretense, no fancy plating—just genuinely excellent food served with warmth. Morning visitors shouldn’t overlook the breakfast menu either, where plates of chilaquiles and eggs with chorizo offer a solid start to the day.

If you’re searching for authentic Jalisco cooking in LA County without the fuss or inflated prices, Antojitos Los Cuates delivers exactly that. Come hungry, order generously, and prepare to leave feeling like you’ve found a new neighborhood gem.