Definitely recommend this restaurant. The food, drinks and ambiance are all superb. We ordered the agave guava and the michelada and both were delicious. We ordered the mushroom quesadilla as an appetizer and wow... amazing! read more

Comedor - The Agave guava and the michelada were both good choices - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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For someone heading to the restaurant for the first time, the menu can be very intimidating (at least it was for me). But upon arrival, we were put at ease with best of class (and also personalized) service. The staff asked us questions, provided us information and did not hesitate to go over each of the menu items with us. I was beyond impressed. The atmosphere was fun/inviting and the food different than I expected (in a good way). I most enjoyed their ability to make fresh garnishes and well developed sauces shine on every dish! I would strongly recommend! And don't be afraid to have an honest conversation with whomever is taking care of you about what to order based on your preferences and how much to order. The sizes of the dishes vary as you go down the menu. Their signature fish is the none marrow tacos, but I loved the fruitful carrots and the whole grouper. read more

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Cool atmosphere and unique menu. The service was great and all the dishes that we ordered tasted great! I would definitely eat here again.

Starting with the service. Top notch. The server was very knowledgeable of the menu and pairs and explained things well. The food was just remarkable! read more

This review is coming in a week later after my dining experience. It's impact is still heavy and truly made my trip to Austin one to remember. If you're into fine dining, and need a break from the classic bbq and Tex mex options, look no further than to Comedor. My friend brought me here knowing I was a huge foodie. He explained that this was one of the best restaurants in Austin. Sooo start with service review, impeccable from start to finish. I love coming in and having them explain the dishes, inspiration, dish recs, preparation details, what pairs with what, etc. Our server was ON it with giving accurate information and attending to us from start to finish... Now, on to the food!!! - Smoke tuna, octopus, shrimp tostada, cilantro emulsion, salsa macha 5/5 This dish, this was unreal and gave me an explosion of flavors that you just can't replicate. From the perfect textures and flavor of the dish with the salsa and emulsion that was so flavorful it was the star of dinner. -My second favorite was the SPICY SPICY SPICY Tuna aguachile, watermelon, Chile costeno, kelp chicharron 5/5 Warning: this had a spice level that would bring even those who can handle heat to tears. That being said, I gobbled down every delish hot bite with these playful flavors of watermelon and kelp lingering in the broth, it made for a killer entree. - A table favorite of both my friend and I was the Bone marrow tacos... 5/5 Rich flavor, dense full feeling after a few bites for me but overall a star of the night as well - We also got the Hominy salad consisting of maiz cacahauzintle, root vegetables, hoja santa 5/5 This dish was extremely filling and had crazy textures, there was so much complexity in this salad I could not get over it.. We also had the margs which were delicious, and some fish tacos that were good but honestly the first four dishes blew the tacos out of the water. Location is downtown Austin, inside vibe was industrial classy. I truly cannot explain how much dining here made my trip! Thank you again, and I will return bringing friends from my city next time! read more

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Food was great, mostly. The half chicken entree came out RAW I'm sure it tastes good when cooked but ours was not and was returned. All the other entrees were great/tasty. They came out little by little, chef recommended(?) I also want to note portions were kinda small, however it was delicious. We went for dinner and as the night went on when the lights were dim the place got DARK, almost too dark(we sat in a booth). I'm a visual person, the plates were pretty but hard to take in visually lol read more

Amazing! The best meal we had in Austin. You have to get the Comedor margarita - it's perfection! Service was great- we had a group of 11 and the server helped us pick the perfect mix of dishes. Group loved the bone marrow tacos read more

With an appealing dark, cold atmosphere and excellent service, you can't go wrong ordering most anything. The entrance is hidden so look for black brick. read more

Been saying I'm going to come here for so long, and I finally got it done. Yellow rose on tap -- let's go!!! The sushi tostada was great... so well done, I did it as one of the appetizers. This would be my go to. I didn't expect it to be as good as it was. Great dish. Truly the quesadilla was disappointing--bland. The tortilla shouldn't be the most flavorful thing associated with a quesadilla. I think Gordon Ramsey would have taken it out of his mouth in front of the waitress, and made a, "disgusted face". That same masa was used as the boat that my pork belly tacos came in. This was the dish I came to Comedor for. It was done wonderfully. Our table ate it all. Not the best in Austin, but it's the second best, and I'll be back to eat it again. All in all. 4 people we ate and drank a lot -- came out less than $300 including a good tip. Great value for what we got in my opinion. Kinda fake uppity though... trying to draw in a specific kind of clientele. They want a date crowd, not a loud group looking to have a good time. Nice place, well laid out, and the food is solid. read more

Comedor - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really cute place and the food and drinks are amazing! Can't wait to be back again. Service was on point. read more

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I had to write this immediately afterwards so I wouldn't forget our experience and what we ordered. We came to Comedor to celebrate our 2 year anniversary, and we honestly couldn't have picked somewhere better. First off, they've done a great job with accommodating to COVID. Everyone was seated pretty far away from each other, and every single table had a bottle of hand sanitizer. Waiters wore masks, so it still felt like a personal dining experience. Our waitress was really kind and came frequently to ask us how we were doing and if we wanted more drinks. We ordered 4 things to share (it's recommended that you order plates to share with the table) and two cocktails. We both enjoyed our cocktails a lot. I can't really take strong alcohol, so my ancho-guajillo vodka was perfect. It was fruity and a bit heavy because of the mango. My boyfriend thought his drink was really well made too (Oaxaca Margarita). The food was phenomenal. We loved, loved, LOVED the pork belly. It was seriously one of the best pork dishes we've ever had in our entire lives. Everything was so well balanced, and the pork was tender. I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but you've got to try theirs. Pair it with the sauce because each bite will give a nice kick. We also really loved the tuna. It was a bit acidic and tart, but the crispy kale chips gave a nice texture to the soft tuna. I would say our least favorite picks of the night were the bone marrow tacos and the little salmon tostada chip. It wasn't to say that they weren't good, but they were less impressive than the other two dishes we ordered. I know the bone marrow tacos are probably what Comedor is famous for, but I'd actually pass on them next time I visit. The bone marrow was a bit too heavy and at some point, it felt like eating candle wax. That's strange for me to comment on because I'm a huge fan of bone marrow, but it wasn't doing it for me tonight. We were so impressed with Comedor. I highly recommend you visit and order the pork belly. My boyfriend isn't easily impressed by restaurants, but we couldn't stop complimenting the service, drinks, and food the entire time we were here. Thank you for a memorable dinner, Comedor! read more

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Food is amazing, ambiance is amazing, and the servers have the best recommendations!! Definitely upscale, more of a date night vibe. Can't leave without trying the bone marrow tacos. They had oysters when we went and it was the best thing on the menu IMO. Menu is set up to be family style, which is the way to go for sure. read more

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Tacos tacos tacos... The great thing about them is how many types there are. Today I wanted to talk about a unique variation I had during my visit at Comedor. What I got to eat was their Bone Marrow taco dish. If you haven't had bone marrow before, it's almost like butter, but a bit more nutty and sweet. Mix that with their pecan herbal sauce that was on top and WOW, the flavor explosion in your mouth is insane. So good! You simply scoop from the bone itself and place it on your tortilla. Now what I got for dessert is their Milcrepa dish which is made with layers of crepe, Mexican chocolate, crunchy almonds, pomegranate, and gelato. As a crepe guy, I was a huge fan. In terms of how big the bone marrow dish was, I recommend that you split it because that's what I did with my friend (and got an extra side of tortillas) and after eating dessert - we both left satisfied. It may not seem like a lot at first glance, but the bone marrow is really rich and heavy, so you'll be okay! All in all, I am a huge fan of the place. Yes, it's upscale, but it's worth it to come at least once for a night out with friends or date night because not only is the food delicious, but the ambiance is gorgeous and low lit (at night). Romi was my waitress, so ask for her! She was so nice. I definitely wanna come back to try other dishes! read more

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So this place is somewhere I had been super excited to go visit. However, they unfortunately are closed due to covid but that hasn't stopped them from sharing some of there delicious creations ! They have a delivery service or pick up option now I believe and I got to experience there bone marrow tacos. Which at first I thought was maybe a little weird but they were so tasty!!! You prep food for maybe 20 min and boom ready to eat ! I kind of like this idea better then takeout as sometimes I order and by that time it's not the same . So this is genius and highly recommend for a night in of great dining! read more

Comedor - Bone marrow tacos :) - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

The place was slightly difficult to find as the sign, door, and building were black. Once you enter, the ambiance is set with the dark interior and low lighting. Perfect for a date night! However, my wife found a lot of crumbs on their booth seat so that was a little let down. The waiter came with a bottle of sparkling water which is new for me and was very refreshing. The waiter was also very friendly explaining the layout of the menu. It's laid out such that as you go down the menu, the food is greater in quantity (and greater in price). Keep in mind the food is laid out family style. We got the tostada which was really good and fresh. We then tried the quesadilla which was good the first bite but got boring quick. Also, there was way too much spinach for my liking so I had to take some out. For the price, I was a little disappointed with the quesadilla. After that, we had the main course of the bone marrow tacos. It got a little messy scooping it out from the bones but it was so worth it as it was very soft/tender and super flavorful. For dessert, we were recommended the tamale. It looks a little weird but it was the best thing we tried! It was recommended we try both the masa (black ball) and the ice cream together. The ice cream is very sweet and caramelized, it brought nostalgia of a caramel Mexican candy. The masa is more bitter and akin to dark chocolate. When combined, the flavors perfectly balance each other out for a great bite. Definitely recommend the desert as it's a unique dessert and affordable! Overall, it was a great restaurant with a unique experience! read more

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Excellent food, ambience, wine and especially the service!! Perfect place for my 60th birthday celebration

I cannot begin to describe how amazing this place is. It is truly worth all of the hype, I promise! It's a place to go with friends, where you can a bunch of plates to share (and split the bill because it adds up FAST!) and experience as much as possible. I recently tried the Taco Tasting happy hour option and it is worth five times the $25 price. Get there a few minutes before Happy Hour starts to secure a spot at the bar, because it fills up quickly! And get ready to have your tastebuds be delighted. Apparently it can change daily, but my tacos were fried fish, braised beet greens, carnitas, beef tongue, and an amazing dessert taco. SO. GOOD. On the regular menu the beef bone marrow tacos are the star, but every ingredient was fresh and flavorful. There wasn't a single bad bite on the menu! Plus their drinks are just perfect. I will definitely be back, and often. read more

This is a long overdue review of one of the most spectacular restaurants in Austin in every way. The menu is inspired. The food is delicious. The space is architecturally magnificent. The lighting is magical. The courtyard, the wait staff, the bartenders, the cocktails... all excellent. I could go on and on. Great for date night, happy hour with friends or dining with guests you want to impress. read more

Everything was delicious from cocktails to the enchiladas and shrimp taco was excellent the ambience and place is pretty cool but for sure make a reservation read more

I'm surprised at how many good reviews this place has. I REALLY wanted to like it. I booked a date night reservation a month out and was so looking forward to it! Major disappointment. First, if I hadn't read that it's hard to find the front door, I think we would have spent forever looking for it. (FYI the entire building is black and the door in on the west side of it.) Once inside I was immediately disappointed to find that the place is really DARK and really LOUD- everything is a reflective surface. I actually like being able to see and talk to my husband during dinner- not strain to read the menu and yell back and forth about what we want to eat. We eventually moved to a 4-top table which allowed us to sit side-by-side and talk more comfortably, but it couldn't make up for the unimpressive margaritas or very average (below average?) food. Speaking of, I was looking forward to the bone marrow tacos and wow- the only words that come to mind are "nasty" and "disgusting." I accept maybe I'm just not a bone marrow person, but the kale around it tasted like trash to the point it's the day after and I still feel gross thinking about those tacos. We had a few other small plates that were fine- not worth mentioning- and a dessert, thinking they might be able to pull it out of the ditch at the end. No such luck. Certainly a far cry from Uchiko's fried ice cream! The only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars is the service and hospitality were actually outstanding, including allowing us to move tables. Maybe I'm just too old for this place, but if you're not sold on trying it, I can tell you three other places I'd rather spend my money on Mexican food: Suerte (similar vibe but with lights and much better food), Fonda San Miguel (classic Austin) and Julio's (just straight up Mexico awesomeness.) read more

So it's kinda tricky to find even if you're looking at it on a map, lol. Very discreet, we drove past it once and then managed to walk past it after we valeted the car! Ha! The interior is as sleek and modern and lovely as everyone raves about. The outdoor patio looked super cozy with blankets and standing heaters with lots of greenery. Def planning to come back for HH and try to snag an outdoor spot. Service was top notch. Our waiter Jared was on point! Some of the dishes really wowed me. Others I could definitely do with out. The ones I LOVED: big eye tuna and scallop crudo. Both were silky smooth in texture and the marinade was danky good with a definite kick for the tastebuds. The broccoli tamal was very good! The mother flipping bone marrow. Y'all. Full stop. So I'd never had bone marrow before. My boyfriend was afraid it wouldn't be my jam. He was wrong. I liked it soo much I almost fought him over the last bit (on his birthday dinner, AND he was paying- aka worst girlfriend ever) it's ok he loves me and we shared. The greens underneath the marrow had been charred with burnt butter I believe and while one could think they are merely a garnish they were a force to be reckoned with in and of themselves and I ate them all. Dishes I could live without: the heirloom tomato salad. It just was underwhelming to me. Alll I could taste was the hard masa pieces. For my main dish I ordered the Tilefish. This was partly my fault. I was thinking it was a white flaky light fish. Turns out the texture is more like lobster, dense and not my thing. The broth was one of miso and mushrooms, both of which I like but the dish was overall very earthy and I just didn't care for the textures and flavors. Should've gone for the beef option but how was I to know! Next time. The manfrand had the pork dish and I thought it was heavy handed on the Achiote or whatever it's called but it was pretty good. I had the vodka drink that went down like juice! And the Comedor margarita which was lovely. Boyfran had the martini and it was perfection for sipping. Chef sent out their avocado mouse and chocolate dessert concoction for my mans bday and it was delightful. So many things happening on the palate! We had already ordered the guava and chamomile option and were thrilled with both. So the bathroom situation was kinda disappointing to me. Yes it's gender neutral Bc that seems to be very important these days. Waited for one of the 4 doors to become open. The cells, I mean bathrooms, are something between what you'd find in prison and an airplane lavatory. Small, dark, cold, depressing. Maybe they thought if they made them this way they would become free quicker? Had a really lovely evening here. I understand their big eye tuna is on HH so I'll be back for that and an order of marrow and some dranks! read more

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The food was good, but nowhere near the price they are commanding. 3 stars for decent food and sexy ambiance. I wish they had more variety in cocktails too, I wasn't a fan of any that I had and I'm not usually particular with cocktails. We went for my birthday and our table was 40 minutes late. I understand there are some things you can't prepare for so we tried to make the best of it at the bar. The ribeye was good, but the mole was not an ideal pairing in my opinion. read more

I'm between 2 and 3 for this. Bumped up to 3 for the good service. Food, was meh. Their Huauzontle Fritters were easily forgettable. The ash emulsion seemed like a cool thing to do, but for me, it fell flat on flavor. The Goat Barbecoa Tamal was nothing special, mainly to it lacking flavor which is kind of a problem. At $29, the bone marrow tacos, is stupid expensive. I love bone marrow and before Comedor, I have never paid more than $19 for it anywhere, and that includes major US cities like NYC, Chicago, and LA. Was it the thing we liked most out of the 3 dishes we tried, yes. Was there an ample amount of bone marrow making the price more palatable, yes. Do I like that the accompanying tortillas are made in house, yes. Do I wish the flour tortillas were bigger, yes. Do I wish the corn tortillas had any flavor at all, yes. Where there enough tortillas, not at all. Would I get this dish again, no. This is one of those, I'm glad I tried it, but I would not get it again. The place is undeniably cool. That said, I don't know if the architect or those who built it are to blame, but we came in on a super rainy night and they literally had buckets out trying to catch the rain as it was leaking through the ceiling, and along one side by the outside area, there were huge puddles we could see from the window. For drinks we got wine and beer. I refrained from any of their cocktails, mainly because their bar program is run by the same people behind Garage (cocktail bar) next door. Garage, very similarly to our Comedor experience, is cool on the outside, but not much else. Comedor is chic, the new hip kind in town coming on the scene last year and people are going to flock here. I think most will love it. For me however, I cannot say I won't return, but nothing we ate gave us any confidence or desire to return. Sadly I felt the same about Bonhomie (Speers previous venture). Comedor is a cool concept and I wish them well. read more

Another girls night dinner yields another yelp review! Anyways on our monthly dinner adventure we went out to check out the highly rated comedor and let me tell you the hype is there but the food wasn't mind blowing to me or the other ladies. The ambiance of the restaurant feels too upscale for Austin, it reminded me of a combination of a bar in brickell, Miami and an upscale restaurant in Dallas. The patio area is nice but the whole ambiance is dark super dark.... Jared our server provided a lot of help navigating the menu and thus we ordered about 5 small plates and an entree. The small plates were as follows: the scallop crudo, huauzontle fritters,masa spaetzle, chicken liver mousse, sotol-grilled carrots, and a yellowtail tuna aguachile. I think the table favorite was the masa spaetzle, it was pleasantly surprising with of its complex textures including corn nuts. The picture isn't instagram worth as it's brought in a black bowl and has been charred on top. They sure do like to put a kick to everything, If you don't like spice don't order the yellowtail aguachile it had a lot of kick to it. The fritters were good but lacked some textural notes and also were a bit over salted, I did enjoy the ash emulsion which was unique. Lastly one more note on the chicken liver mousse with churro and beets is that the flavors by themselves were good but combined together wasn't overall spectacular or my favorite. We ordered the pork belly entree which was large enough to share between the three of us. It's presented with two strips of pork belly, some shredded pork, pickled red onions, and a blue corn tortilla made in house. Same as the small plates is that it was good but nothing to rave about. Lastly we always end dinner with dessert and ordered the tres leches with corn milk. I was thoroughly impressed with the presentation, probably one of the most beautiful desserts I've seen. The corn milk poured into the dish upon arrival topped it all off. This was probably one of my favorites. It was worth the food adventure but I don't think I'll be back anytime soon, the prices are quiet high for the portions and nothing was overall super memorable. read more

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I saw that LAND did interior design and/or brand identity for Comedor and felt inclined to check them out. LAND has done a lot of Austin/TX stuff I enjoy, like Easy Tiger and Madre Mezcal. Comedor came across like a speakeasy with their entrance and door barely visible from the street. The interior has very brutalist styling and feels pretty chic (and cold, TBH). Food vibes, I compare it to Eberly meets Barley Swine. We got the tuna tostada, fish tacos, and bone marrow tacos. I thought all 3 were just OK. I'm not ever going to get an urge to go back for any of it. Expensive. One of the handful of restaurants I've booked in Austin that exceeded $200 (we got two appetizers, one entree, one dessert, and 4 cocktails). Great cocktails. read more

By far my favorite Mexican restaurant in the state of Texas! It exceeded my expectations - the food, the ambiance, and service was fantastic. I will definitely be returning, and will recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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So glad this place is open and serving. A nice outside patio. Good service. Amazing presentation of food. The food is artistic and made with fresh ingredients. Bone marrow was great, but my favorite was the halibut, sweet potato, chocolate mouse desert and the chamomile desert with guava sorbet. Those got eaten before we could even take a picture! read more

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If I could do a review and summit up in just one word it would be amazing! Truly, amazing. The food was unlike anything I've ever tasted in Austin, the service was perfect, everyone was knowledgeable and the experience was definitely memorable. Chef Gabriel came to the table and wished me a happy birthday with a birthday card signed by all of the staff on duty. It's true what they say, you may not remember the person who gave you service, you may not remember all of the food you had but what you will remember is how they made you feel. Thanks for making my birthday so incredible and so memorable. Can't wait to see you all again! read more

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Really interesting and authentic food. As a vegetarian, they had plenty of options and I liked most of them! We had the avocado Tostada to start and it was awesome, then we had the quesadilla and it tasted great with the corn tortilla and the unique cheese they put in it. We had the tacos which were super soft and tasted okay just really spicy. Lastly, we had the desert with caramelized milk ice cream and I LOVED the ice cream, just wish I could have gotten more of it. read more

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Cute spot, somewhat of a hidden gem behind the nondescript door. Nice outdoor patio dining area and indoor area. The food was delicious! I ordered the Cochinita pibil & pork belly memela, Xni-pec. Very flavorful and tasty. The smoked tuna, octopus, and shrimp tostada with cilantro emulsion and salsa Macha was also delicious. The quesadilla with Texas mushrooms, huitlacoche and queso de Oaxaca was good but the tortilla was a little dry and bland. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience at this place. The servers were very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Romi was excellent! As the sun set, the lighting was there but it's more on the dark side, casting lots of shadows. read more

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It's the coolest restaurant I've seen in 2019. Seriously, wasn't this a sketchy downtown parking lot last year? If you look up "amazing restaurant design" in the dictionary, there's got to be a picture of this place. I just don't know enough about real Mexican cuisine to tell you how good it is. Pretty much everything I tasted had a fiery aftertaste - I bit it, it bit me back. Is this genuine spicy Oaxaca? Your mouth certainly won't get bored. What I do know is the bone marrow dish and the mushroom quesadilla are superb, and if that's all I could get on my next visit here, I'd be perfectly happy. The service is impeccable. Oh, and maybe some more of that chamomile mousse, while I figure out how to frame Frost Tower through the plate glass windows. A spectacular nighttime shot. If you just need to impress somebody with the current state of downtown Austin - or even maybe yourself - Comedor has you covered. read more

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I can only speak great things of my experience at Comedor. From the ambiance, to the service and attentiveness of the staff and not to forget the food and cocktails were procured. Highly recommend the dishes we ordered. Forced to go back to try the octopus! Can't wait! read more

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Yessss yess yess! Comedor marked all of the boxes. 1. The ambience: darkly light, dull but regal. Bold and chic. No loud music, just the chatter of other patrons. Candles on every table of course. Slight lounge vibes 2. Dinner menu: I wasn't expecting for every plate to hit the nail on the hammer but every bite of every dish had me say "woooow". Everything was delicious and this includes the cocktails. I've been hopping around trying different dining experiences around town and typically each establishment seems to lack something somewhere but for me Comedor had it all. Would love to try their brunch menu! read more

Loved this place!! I went here for a work dinner and everything was just perfect - 1) the ambience, 2) the attention to detail - they had our company name printed on their menus, 3) the servers were very accommodating with all the different dietary restrictions of gluten free, vegetarian, no pork or beef etc. and made sure everyone gets a substitute for the stuff they can't eat, 4) the food was yummy!! I do think the portion sizes were small but it was all so well put together. I would highly recommend checking this place out whether it be for a group event or a date night! read more

This was an amazing experience! This place deserves the 5 stars. A group of us girls went here for a friends birthday dinner. We made reservations prior to showing up, and upon arrival, they had our table set up with a birthday card with all of the employees signatures! This was a great personal touch. Our waiter was super friendly and very attentive. All of the food that we tried was delicious. It is a little pricey so be prepared to pay a little more, but it is well worth the price. The parking garage is very close and very convenient especially for downtown. The drinks were also amazing!! Basically I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! read more

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TL;DR: I hope you like cinnamon. We had a late reservation and asked if we could go in early. Waiting list was 1 and a half hours long even though there were plenty of empty tables. I guess it adds to the mystique if it's hard to get in. Our reservation was only 45 minutes away so we headed to the bar. Delicious cocktails. We ordered the chicken liver mousse while we waited. The mousse was perfectly silky, but it was accompanied by a sickly sweet Meyer lemon marmalade and topped by a well crafted churro with cinnamon on the top. "Challenging" our waiter called it. More like confusing, I'd say. Every element was exquisitely prepared but together they made no sense. I'm all for mixing sweet and savory but the marmalade overpowered the mousse - which was delicious on its own. Adding to the mess was the cinnamon in the churro. Why was it there? Did it get lost? Did the kitchen confuse cinnamon with pepper? (Spoiler alert: I think they did). Once at our table we ordered bone marrow tacos, goat tamal, Spanish octopus, the pibil memela and the culotte. The goat tamal was good, if basic. The red salsa with goat fat was tasty but not all that different from an good enchilada sauce. The goat barbacoa was slightly salty, but well cooked. The bone marrow was rich, well cut and expertly cooked... then covered in brown sugar and caramelized. Why? It's not a creme brûlée. The quelites on the bottom were serviceable but little more than an afterthought. Again, lots of well executed cooking throughout leading to a confused dish. The Spanish octopus was good. Could have used some tortillas on the side. The memela itself was good, but the pibil was overpowered by cinnamon. I understand cinnamon is traditionally used in some families on pibil but this was overpowering. The pork belly was an unnecessary addition to the dish. Too fatty and cut into a long strip that made no sense. Also... more cinnamon. Finally, the coulotte. The meat was terrible. It was cooked to the perfect temperature, but the meat was tough and chewy. Certainly not worth 42 dollars. The mole would have been great, if it didn't taste of... more cinnamon. I really think the kitchen messed up a container during prep today. Overall, a very mediocre meal for the price. Service was good, which is why this gets two stars. read more

Comedor - Bone marrow tacos - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Truly a hidden gem in the city. It might not be easily spotted from the outside given its low key appearance from the outside (walls of dark bricks) and the restaurant name appears to be an amulet with vertical writing. The architecture inside is pretty unique. The nice bar and the dining area opens to a patio with the ambience of a garden stroll. A mini escape from the car traffic outside. The food and the cocktails are fantastic. I went for Agave Chamomile and Ancho-Guajillo Vodka; They were full of layers. Don't skip on the best bone-marrow dish ever. It is served taco style and doesn't come with blandness. Fatty and loaded flavor: the sprinkle and the kale salad bed. They make kale taste sexy. These are the good dishes I've tried so far from the Appetizer section (Para La Mesa) : Smoked Tuna, Octopus & Shrimp Tostada, Heirloom Tomato, Big Eye Tuna. One of the good dishes from the main entrees is Spanish Octopus. It is well balanced between chewiness and mushiness. Black and green mole are smooth. I also had the grouper dish and it was not my favorite. Wrap up the dinner with a tawny port. The tres leches cake did not leave a good impression on me. I have been here twice and I won't stop there. read more

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I would go here for the atmosphere alone. It's located in what was previously a parking lot, and I must say that the owners did a fantastic job with the construction. The entry is a little hard to find, and if you didn't know that it was a restaurant, you would think that it's a vacant space. Enter through the door on the side. The interior is open to the outside seating, so don't be afraid if there is only outside seating available. There are heaters and blankets for everyone. The place is small, so I would recommend making a reservation. The cocktail menu is extensive and prices are about what you would expect (average $15). The food menu is small and changes frequently, I was told. My favorite item that we had were the bone marrow tacos. They are pricey ($33), but worth it. I especially loved that they come to the table deconstructed, so I was able to enjoy just the marrow by itself. We also had the fritters, quesadillas, barbacoa tamales, and the grilled octopus. With exception of the octopus, everything was good. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the octopus. For the price ($25), you don't get much, and it was overdressed and overcooked. I would not recommend it. All in all, I liked the food, but I wasn't overly impressed with it. I would definitely come here again to enjoy the atmosphere and have some cocktails, and perhaps share the marrow with someone who was willing to share the cost. read more

Comedor - Octopus entree - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

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OMG! Gastronomic perfection!! The food was amazing!! The bone marrow tacos are a must!! So is the half chicken. When a place like this has chicken on the menu, you k ow they're doing it right! Service was on point and drinks were impressive. Took a few weeks to get a table for a Friday night, but really was worth it!! Can't say enough great things! read more

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One of the top ten meals I've had hands down (Ive been twice! Not only is the food amazing but the service is some of the best I have ever had. The servers, food runners, managers everyone we came in contact with was on top of everything. We practically ordered the whole menu so I am just going to highlight some of my favorites. The Mezcal cocktail is my fav drink on the menu. As for food some of the standout, can't miss dishes are, Huauzontle Fritters (the Ash emulsion is so unique and delicious), Bone Marrow Tacos (Not to be missed, not to mention beautiful!), Yellowfin Tuna (Light, refreshing, and delicious), Masa Spaetzel (not the prettiest dish but soo good), and the Double-Cut Pork Chop (wow!). This spot just popped up out of now where (it used to be the most random empty lot downtown). Now its this discreet oasis in the middle of downtown. I love the glass bricks and black walls hiding this little gem. read more

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