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 Chronicle
3.0
"This Cal-Mex restaurant in downtown Berkeley is an ideal meeting spot for drinks and a light bite, if not a full dinner spread."
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Gayot
14.0
"Downtown Berkeley's be-there-or-be-square hotspot puts a savvy spin on regional Mexican dishes both classic and obscure."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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