Comal in Berkeley

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  Andy Edick

  :: 23 August 2022 23:38:23

  This place was recommended via the Michelin app, and it did not disappoint! Cocktails were top notch, service very receptive, house-made chips were next level, and the food (chicken livers and fish tacos) were superb!! Was only here for work travel but will definitely be coming back next time I’m in town!

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  Mishell Ganchala

  :: 02 May 2022 20:20:05

  I heard good stuff about Comal, so I decided to try it out. I ordered beef tacos, french fries, and enchiladas. You get two beef tacos and two enchiladas. I felt that both the tacos and enchiladas lacked flavor. As a Latina, I didn’t feel like Comal represented authentic Mexican cuisine. My boyfriend who came with me is Mexican and also felt the same way. We really wanted to like it, but I feel like it caters to white people that enjoy Mexican food or want a fancy night out. The flavors wee muted. The fries were also not fresh and bland. If I go to a restaurant to spend money, I at least expect the fries (a basic staple) hand cut fries. I’m not sure if Comal does this, but the fries tasted like they were stored in a bag and warmed up to serve. I also ordered a margarita and mezcal flight. The drinks were great no complaints there. Overall, I felt like the food was missing flavor and freshness. It's not a cheap restaurant, and I don't think the food was worth the money or the hype.

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  Jason Matsumoto

  :: 19 April 2022 17:38:39

  We had some excellent food at Comal. We sat at the bar and got an up close and personal view of the well-run kitchen and its highly trained team. The food isn't exactly 100% traditional Mexican cuisine, but it's still firmly grounded in it. We had the carnitas tacos with citrus and the duck enchiladas as entrees and both were even better than we expected. The guacamole and three salsas paired with their chips were also delicious. We had a small snafu with the service, but after pointing it out, our server immediately corrected it to our satisfaction, which is all one can expect. All in all, our meal was a treat and we felt this place was deserving of its reputation and Bib Gourmand listing. We will be back!

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  Rebecca Elkins

  :: 18 April 2022 02:19:03

  The chips were thick and house-made with a delicious msg type seasoning. The three salsas were each unique yet familiar on the palate while yet distinctive of each other. The tequila flight and mezcal based Paloma were both delicious. The enchiladas had almost a lasagna like flavor. The heartiness, and maybe the oregano or a mix of parsley with the cilantro gave the filling a standout flavor. The guacamole was exactly how I make it at home, but with perfectly ripe avocados. The guacamole also played off the with chip’s seasoning and thickness. We had issues with the order but our waitress acknowledged and corrected the mistake without hesitation. Mistakes happen, but correcting and acknowledging a mistake with zero snark or issues is good enough for me. I am admittedly snobby about Mexican food being from San Antonio, however I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. It wasn’t traditional, it was elevated Mexican inspired dishes with firm roots in traditional Mexican food.

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  Guan-Lun Liao

  :: 28 March 2022 03:29:44

  Came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and it becomes one of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley. Great foods, decent drinks, and friendly staff. If you like to try something different, wood-grilled chicken livers should be on your list. We tried both enchilada and quesadilla, and we were pretty full and satisfied.