Experts' Choice Award Comal
8 expert reviews
“The ambiance is "unbeatable" at this "slightly upscale" Berkeley Mexican boasting a "fab" interior and "outstanding" patio with a fire pit.”
– Zagat
San Francisco Chronicle3.0
"This Cal-Mex restaurant in downtown Berkeley is an ideal meeting spot for drinks and a light bite, if not a full dinner spread." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Downtown Berkeley's be-there-or-be-square hotspot puts a savvy spin on regional Mexican dishes both classic and obscure." Full review
Fodor's "Relaxed yet trendy and surprisingly elegant for this university town, Comal draws a diverse, multigenerational, decidedly casual crowd for creative Mexican-influenced fare and well-crafted cocktails." Full review
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If you can't choose from among the more than 100 tequilas and mescals, four different flights offer samples from particular regions or family distilleries.
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"An authentic Mexican restaurant that doesn't feel like one, Berkeley's 140-seat Comal trades serape prints for raw-concrete walls." Full review
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Don't miss the whole spit-roasted chicken with fire-roasted fingerling potatoes.
The Infatuation "Upscale Mexican at its best: awesome tamales, ceviche, and enchiladas with sauces that took 5-7 hours to make." Full review
Not For Tourists "Berkeley's best mixologists."
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"For bold and zesty Mexican food crafted with pristine ingredients, Berkeleyites pack this industrial-chic hot spot, where an excellent cocktail program and an extensive tequila and mezcal selection keep things buzzing" Full review
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Just make sure that those smoky wood-grilled rock cod tacos, with creamy avocado aïoli and spicy cabbage slaw, are on your must-order list.
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