Comal

Category: Mexican restaurant in Berkeley, California

Address: 2020 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA

Phone: +15109266300

Opening hours

Sunday: 5:30–9PM

Monday: 5:30–9:30PM

Tuesday: 5:30–9:30PM

Wednesday: 5:30–9:30PM

Thursday: 5:30–10:30PM

Friday: 5:30–10:30PM

Saturday: 5:30–10:30PM

Reviews

Rebecca Peters

Jun 26, 2022

I love the ambiance here - Thursday salsa dance party, lovely back patio. Super attentive and kind staff, very prompt service. It had been a decade since I was last here and it’s gotten even better over the years. I enjoyed the food - though some in my group were not as enthused, I thought everything was pretty good except the tofu tacos which seemed dry/lacked flavor. Nice to be able to seat a large party (15+) outdoors. Overall would go back again.

Heather Dunmoyer

Jun 24, 2022

Wow, Comal really knows how to put it down. Everything we had here was incredibly delicious with the exception of the quesadilla. Sadly, the quesadilla tortilla was so thick, it was nearly inedible. Everything else though was so delicious. Highlights; the enchiladas, the pork tacos, (omg the flavor!) and the Jack Satan drink. The chips and guacamole were also so incredible!! I loved this place, authentic flavors and amazing service too.

Mishell Ganchala

May 3, 2022

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.

Jason Matsumoto

Apr 19, 2022

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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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed in the outdoor seating area?

David Ahlman | Dec 21, 2017
Audrey Bernstein | Dec 22, 2017

No because you must go through the entire restaurant for the back seating area.

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do you need a reservation

A Google User | Dec 21, 2018
Mariah Horan | Dec 22, 2018

Reservation recommended, usually quite busy

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how do I make a reservation

eileen soden | Dec 21, 2018
Simone Sims | Dec 22, 2018

No reservations can be made.

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When is the new Taqueria next door opening?

PAM H (igottalatte) | Dec 21, 2019
Keoana Uanani | Dec 22, 2019

Comal Next Door is open.

How is the parking area?

Petrol_ Enthusiast | Dec 21, 2017
bruce bagnell | Dec 22, 2017

No parking owned by restaurant.

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