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Sinaloan Soul In The Central Valley

Compa Frank's brings the bold coastal flavors of Sinaloa to Madera — and then adds sushi. There's nothing else like it in the Central Valley.
Built On Coastal Roots

Built On Coastal Roots

Compa Frank's was born from the bold, ocean-driven cooking of Sinaloa — passed down through kitchens, not culinary schools, and planted right here on Howard Road.
One Kitchen, No Limits

One Kitchen, No Limits

From Camarones Cucaramacara and Molcajete Azteca to tempura sushi rolls — in Sinaloa, the sea is the starting point, not the boundary.
The Molcajete Azteca

The Molcajete Azteca

Regulars call the sauce "the best in California" — and every molcajete arrives sizzling in a stone mortar to prove it. People drive from outside Madera for this one dish.
Frank's Family Behind Every Plate

Frank's Family Behind Every Plate

Frank is in the kitchen, family is on the floor, and the pride behind every plate is impossible to fake. Guests feel it the moment they walk in.
Hidden Gem, No Longer Hiding

Hidden Gem, No Longer Hiding

For a while, Compa Frank's was the place you had to know about. Word travels fast when the food is this good.