Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant — tacos in Thornton, CO

Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant

4.5· 594 Google reviews·$$

Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant is a Thornton, CO taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 594 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
594
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Thornton, CO
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant serve?+

Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant located?+

Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant is at 4160 E 128th Ave, Thornton, CO 80241, USA in Thornton, Colorado.

Is Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant good?+

Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant has a 4.5★ average across 594 Google reviews — loved by locals by Thornton taco standards.

How expensive is Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant?+

Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Thornton taquería.

Taco Love Feed

Community posts · separate from Google
Log in to share a taco moment. A photo is required for every post.
🌮

Be the first Taco Lover to post what you ordered here.

Share a photo and a quick take — help the next taco hunter pick a winner.

  • • What taco did you order?
  • • Was the salsa worth it?
  • • Would you bring a friend?
  • • Best time to go?
Log in to post

More in Thornton

Mucho Bueno Mexican Restaurant — tacos in Thornton, CO

Mucho Bueno Mexican Restaurant

4.6

, Thornton · $$ · 491 reviews

View Taco Joint

Looking for tacos in Thornton?

Taqueria “ El Compita “ Mexican Restaurant is one of many great taco spots in Thornton, Colorado. Browse the full guide to Thornton taco joints or map a weekend taco road trip across the region.

Explore more