I didn't expect there to be a contender for bomb Mexican food outside of the major Bay Area cities, but Comelones Tacos proved me wrong. I was here on a short business trip and stopped by for a meal because I was craving Mexican food. Looking at the menu, I was amazed at the different options and variety of drinks they offered. Had to try the Ube horchata, birria, burritos, and the tacos. Everything came out pretty quickly and the meats were tender, good quality, and filling. I would say the ube horchata was refreshing, but after a while, it felt too sweet for me. I'm not complaining about getting such a big cup of it, but I definitely think 2 people can share 1 drink and be really satisfied. I also got some carne asada fries (not pictured), and those were also bomb. Overall, I genuinely enjoyed the friendly staff, food, and was pleasantly surprised at my experience. Will definitely come back! read more

Comelones Tacos - Burrito, birria, tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

My boyfriend and I picked up burritos from this spot, it's a small spot tucked away in the back of the plaza. They offer a few seats indoors, but it seems more like a "to-go" spot. I got the surf and turn burrito and wow! You're definitely getting bang for your buck. The CA surf and turf burrito was delicious, packed with meat, fries, pico, and more. My chips were a bit stale which was not a big deal but the salsas could definitely be better. Nothing more disappointing when you find a good spot for tacos/burritos but the salsa is not up to par. read more

A year or so ago I would have rated this restaurant 2 stars. Didn't go back after. Recently we gave them another chance and you know what? It's much better. The food is good both in quality and taste. Service is good. read more

Everything was fresh and delicious including their latest offering, churros! Loved my shrimp taco with lots of shrimp and it goes well with beans and rice though the rice wasn't fluffy today and had no flavor. My husband enjoyed his two tacos, carnitas and Al Pastor, with refried beans and rice as well! read more

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My brother and I always go here for tacos before the free movie at the Orinda theater. Three tacos is the perfect size dinner and prices are very reasonable. The tacos are always tasty. Although, last night we both found the tacos to have too much oil which was a little disappointing. This was the first time the tacos were so oily. So, hopefully just a fluke night. read more

This place never disappoints! Had to post a second review with pictures this time for my fellow vegans. 11/10 would always recommend! read more

Comelones Tacos - Vegan Chorizo Tacos (without cheese and sour cream) - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

Solid spot. Been seeing a few movies now here at the Orinda Theatre and there's some nice spots nestled in this area. Tried this spot today before a movie because a burrito sounded solid. It's a small spot with a few seats inside and some outside. The guy that took my order was great and had me in and out quickly. I ordered the carne asada burrito and a horchata. Burrito was very tasty and filling. Horchata was solid too. Overall a great time and a place I'd definitely come back to as well. read more

I got the nachos because I didn't see a picture of the nacho online I probably wouldn't buy the nachos again. I took the pico off. I was expecting it to be queso not regular cheese shredded but I won't get it again. The service is always nice. I shop here most days for lunch. They just wasn't my top favorite. read more

Comelones Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

Headed to Comelones before dropping off a friend at BART - I've been nursing a mild quesabirria addiction & was lured in by their taco plate. My friend had 1 Asada Taco ($4) and 1 Birria Taco ($4). I ordered the $15 Quesabirria plate & an Ube Horchata ($3.50 for 24 oz ). I'm biased, but I think I made the better call. I was smiling from the second the Quesabirria arrived. The consomme accompanying the quesabirria was perfect - the onions & cilantro were finely diced, to be added to both the tacos & the consomme. The Salsa Verde paired perfectly with everything, and their free chips & salsa were also great. The Ube Horchata was undoubtedly a sugar bomb, but a uniquely delicious one. I used an iPad kiosk to order, which will send a text when your food is ready & an emailed receipt. The lag on the texts were about 20 minutes, and the lag on the receipt was a few hours. Np if you're not depending on the notifications, but I can see where that could get dicey if you weren't sitting & waiting near the counter. The guys cooking the awesome, 5-star food are also running the front counter, with immemorable interactions. If you're looking for anything other than a to-go experience, you may be disappointed. I also found the metal chairs a fitting accompaniment to a pretty chilly dining room. Not super cozy; eating in your car or taking food to-go may prove most comfortable. In all, I did not leave disappointed, and if I lived in Orinda I'd certainly be here more frequently. A return trip for a Shrimp Torta may be in order. See you around! read more

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Hands down, the best quesabirria tacos I've had, excluding a renowned spot in Oakland. The tacos here are a culinary masterpiece, bursting with flavor. The meat is tender and juicy, marinated to perfection, soaking up all the delicious spices. Each taco is served with a side of rich consomé, perfect for dipping. The tortillas are fresh, soft, and slightly crispy around the edges, adding just the right texture. The balance of flavors, from the savory meat to the fresh cilantro and onions, makes every bite a delight. Highly recommend trying these tacos if you're in the area! Plus the customer service is exceptional!!!!! read more

Comelones Tacos - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

Authentic and tasty. Everything tastes so fresh and the meat is melt in your mouth tender. I don't know the exact ratio of their marinade, but I'd pay good money to find out. Don't fill up on chips and salsa, just enjoy the tacos. read more

Tacos were good and fresh. If you wanted extra salsas you had to pay extra for that. Chips and salsa you also had to pay extra. Don't get me wrong it's good but it's nothing spectacular that would me go out of my way to go to Orinda for tacos but if I'm in the area I would stop by if I'm craving tacos. read more

Visiting from nearby town for a movie event, saw the good reviews for this Comelones Tacos and stopped in before the show. LOVED the beef and chicken tacos and chicken quesadilla, plus complimentary chips/salsa. The server was very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return next time at theatre or just for the meaty food! read more

My wife, 3 year old kid and I had chicken tacos, Beria tacos and rice and beans. This is o end the best halal tacos I have found in the east bay. The food is nice, flavorful and not spicy nor was it bland. 5 stars and very clean and kid friendly. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

I've been wanting to check this place out for a while now and I'm so glad I did! The staff were so friendly and so patient with me while I decided what to get. I ended up getting small nacho fries with Carne Asada, three quesabirrias, and a ube horchata. I feel like you can never go wrong with nacho fries it had the perfect amount of fries, cheese, meat, and it even came with guac. Quesabirrias are typically too heavy for me, so I don't know who I was ordering three of them. One or two would have been perfectly fine for me on this day. The birria was very tender and the consome was very flavorful and delicious. The ube horchata had my heart, it was so dang good. I really enjoyed the flavor and how sweet it was. I do wish their hot sauces were spicy, but I can also understand considering the demographics they're typically feeding in Orinda. Can't wait to come back! read more

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100 tacos in 2024!!! That is how much I love being a Comelone!!! The Asada and the Al Pastor are amazing, and the Carnitas is so so lovely! read more

Comelones Tacos - Taco Tracker!! - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

Still as good as the first time two weeks ago. Huge portions, great taste, and reasonable prices. Ordered torta, burrito, and quesadillas. Yum! Check it out :-) read more

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I honestly was too skeptical to hear a taco place in Orinda was good so I had to try it out. I am pretty picky with my tacos but I have to say the ones I got (carne, shrimp, al pastor, birria, carnitas), these were all so good. If I had to choose my ultimate favorite one, it's the shrimp taco. I had such a great shrimp taco in San Diego that it inspired me to find something similar to that taste and I'm glad I can say this place is my SD shrimp taco dupe. I came during a busy time but service was excellent and on point. The food came out hot so I had to be careful to not burn my tongue! I also got chorizo nacho fries. It definitely reminds me of steak fries (would definitely want to try to the steak fries to compare the one near my house one day) and I really liked the toppings combined. I also hate horchata but I somewhat got convinced to try their ube horchata and actually changed my mind about hating horchata. What people describe horchata as a cinnamon toast crunch was what I tasted in the ube one. Sweet but not too sweet. Cinnamon-y but not too overpowering. There's not much indoor seating in the restaurant. There's honestly 2 tables and the rest is outdoor seating but when I meant I came at a busy time, literally all the seats were taken and lots of people did to-go orders. They were also not wrong about the restaurant playing Bad Bunny but I honestly enjoy that! Being honest, prices are pretty comparable to any taco joint during this economy but I am glad that parking is not an issue here! P.S. The co-owner of this spot is also the owner of El Trompudo in El Sobrante so I def knew this was going to be good before eating it! read more

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This was my first and most likely last time trying this place. Ordered take out from here based on the good Yelp reviews. It was definitely pricey for just a chicken burrito at $18. The burrito was massive but very bland. I tried to add salsa that they provided but it just tasted dry and tasteless. read more

Great little place with great service and excellent food. The tacos are tasty and priced nicely, and there are ample tables in the plaza alley outside to enjoy your meal. Excellent ambience! Highly recommend! read more

Shrinkflation takes 5 stars down to 3. I really like this place. I get take out here 2-4 times a month and never had an issue. I really their food- it's fresh, quick and friendly people. The last two times have been interesting. Last time, I asked for a second salsa and the employee said the owner charges for it. Just 50 cents but jeez. Nickel and diming your customers is dumb in the long run. Plus it's embarrassing for your employees to have to say it. This time, I thought maybe they added a kiddie burrito to the menu and accidentally gave me that instead of a regular size. It seemed to be about 1/2 the size of what I normally get. It's not like I want to eat a huge amount of Mexican food, but it is like 'Really? You changed your portions that much at the same price?' It's ok to increase your prices instead of acting out your profit margin fears on your customers. Maybe change your description of your burritos in your bio to reflect a more realistic expectation. read more

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Against the law and my mothers advice, I was on my Yelp app while driving on highway 24 looking for something to fix the pain and hunger. Comelones Tacos came up, and just a few miles away, and...right off the freeway -- yes! I needed some tacos, and needed some fast. Deep inside a very cute little center, Theater Square, filled with all kinds of eateries and shops. Comelones is cute, nice ordering menu, and a few tables inside and out. I went for 3 tacos, $3.50 each: carnitas, chorizo, and birria. My plate was full. Each decorated a little differently with salsas, radishes, shredded cabbage, carrots, and sour cream. Nice! However, the carnitas and birria was very saucy and oily. The chorizo, on the other hand, extremely dry. All three were very bland. Overall, I didn't like them. So, it gets an average score from me. Boo. read more

Salmon wasn't available and neither was any other fish. Servings were on the small side. I just didn't care for it.

Carne asada torta is delicious and it comes with fries. Tacos are decent. Parking is secured and free in the parking garage. Prices are less than $15 each. This is small restaurant offering a simple menu that packs in all the flavor in their tacos, burritos and tortas. Service is quick and all made to order. I will return! read more

Comelones Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

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I regularly order from here because I am obsessed! I've gotten a bit of everything (tacos, burritos, horchata, churros, etc) and honestly there has not been a single thing I haven't loved. read more

So good. Love this place. It's quick, reasonably priced, healthy. Please stay in Orinda! read more

The guy working the register and handling the food was sniffling and grabbing his snot nose the whole time without washing his hands at all. He was nice but it was gross. read more

It isn't cheap, but worth it. I had the shrimp burrito and beau had the asada burrito. Both were the best we've ever had. Delicioso!

Amazing price point for this area. $3 tacos - can't go wrong. I ordered one of each. I wanted to try them all. My favorite was the carnitas. Super super good. I also love that they have a vegetarian option. They put green salsa on all of their tacos and I asked to try the red. I think the owner (?) was so kind and gave me a side of it. He said he was trying the flavors out and I think the red salsa was 10/10. Also love the peppers and carrots, plus the nice little cup of curtido on the side. I would totally go back. I can't wait to try their tortas and horchata. read more

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We ordered for delivery through Comelones' website and paid a tip, the driver never delivered, and the restaurant refused to refund our money and told us to submit a dispute to the restaurant's delivery service. So they basically took our money, claim that they used a delivery service, we never received any food & did not get our money back. DO NOT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THIS RESTAURANT. read more

Why does everyone like this place? Maybe because there aren't a lot of taquerias in Orinda? Came here yesterday for lunch with a friend. We both ordered burritos. The ordering process was painful - brand new employee who was clearly untrained and not particularly friendly. Literally took ten minutes to order a burrito and a water and she screwed it up anyway -- good grief. The guy making the food finally came out and helped her and handled it. Burrito was bland, mostly rice- barely any cheese, cream or guac. Even the refried beans were sparse. I asked for spicy salsa and it was ok but it was more like a paste. They added something pickled. Maybe it was in the paltry amount of pico de gallo? Very weird and not pleasant or expected. Inside was freezing cold - might be why the new person seemed unhappy - and there's only one table. They do have two heaters outside and several filthy tables. I won't be back. read more

Stopped here recently on our way back home. OMG. So good! Hand cut French fries. All the tacos we got were amazing especially the quesabirria. Will return soon! read more

Comelones Tacos - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orinda, California

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I got the halal Chicken taco and torta. Flavor 2/5, presentation was like 4/5 Wasn't my favorite. I don't like shredded chicken. I like to have flavor. Service was great. Had to wait a little long but they hooked it up with chips and salsa (5/5) Great are, ambiance was nice. AC was up on a cold day, the seating outside was better. Not sure if I I'll come back... if they add a non shredded chicken option with flavorful chicken, I'd come back. But .. likely for $20 I would be more satisfied at Taco Bell. read more

All delicious. Ordered take out for my crew and they loved the tacos. They are generous and delicious. Consistently great. Outdoor dining available read more

The most delicious birria of Lamorinda! And also Halal! They are trained and understand what needs to be done.

Really tasty food. Has gotten better the longer they've been open with additional food items. Good for delivery or to eat downtown Orinda

Okay, how can you screw up on Cinco De Mayo? Textbook example of why this business will not survive. Arriving there was techno type music playing. They were out of stock for the soy chorizo and offered vegetarian fajitas. Interestingly, there were no vegetarian fajitas, but an option to place the onions and bell peppers in a burrito with a pico de gallo sauce. One serving to be exact. No bueno. There was no hot sauce such as Colula or Tabasco for the customers. I guess it BYOHS (Bring Your Own Hot Sauce). Save your money and dine elsewhere. read more

This is the only good burrito place in Orinda, and I like the menu as it is to the point. Everything is very fresh and the service is great. Lots of vegan options and the staff ask questions about your food preferences which is nice. I bet these guys do pretty well and eventually get a bigger spot. Really a great addition to Theater Square. read more

My daughter loves the shrimp tacos. They makes them the best. Super juicy and tasty. We love doing casual Friday dinner there Good service, nice location read more

I came here randomly because it was the only Mexican spot open in orinda after 7pm on a Sunday and I was craving a torta so bad. This spot definitely did not disappoint it was a great vibe with hard techno playing, the cashier was nice and patient she didn't really know a lot just kept pointing at the menu which I don't blame her for cause sometimes the answers are right in my face. We got complimentary chips and salsa, the salsa was sooo bomb. I ordered a taco de asada, I didn't know it was going to come with sour cream on it! Such a plus! I also got a torta de asada with fries included everything was so good and had a great flavor! I also tried all three of their horchatas and they all did not disappoint with their unique taste. Def will come back. read more

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