El Comal is a true hole in the wall spot serving authentic Mexican food. It's not quite as good as home cooked, but for a restaurant, it's as close as it gets. Good variety of Mexican favorites- I've had pretty much everything here and it's all good. On Weekends they serve menudo, pozole and birria- all have great flavor but I'd prefer a bit more spice. If you're coming for the pozole or menudo, get there early- they usually run out after 1pm. Service is friendly and consistent. With only six tables, there can be a wait during busy times but it's not so bad. They have great aguas frescas and the Classic Mexican Coke in a glass bottle. The chips and salsa are good but salsa options are limited. They offer take out but no delivery. Parking is limited, but there is a small lot and the parking is free. They are open daily from 8am to 8pm. Great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. El Comal is the spot if you're looking for authentic Mexican food in LA. read more

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I can't tell you how many years my husband and I have been coming to this place. Both of my parents are from Mexico and this place is as authentic as it can get. No fancy schmansy atmosphere, just a super chill, hole in the wall type restaurant. To all the guys working there, thank you for being friendly also. All the food here is amazing, so trust that you will be back read more

El Comal - Caldo de Res - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We were looking for some menudo and found this hidden gem on Yelp! Definitely found a great spot. The owner is very nice and told us to call ahead next time to make sure they have it and he'll put some aside. The flavors were authentic and delicious. It's a small place but feels like home. Tacos are delicious too read more

El Comal - Menudo and taco de Lengua - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing food it hit the spot ..... the owner is great and offers great and fast service ....

As I enter into my 6 month of pregnancy, my cravings remain the same...authentic Mexican food. El Comal is definitely just that! I ordered the chile verde combo & my partner got the chilaquiles. The complimentary chips & salsa hit the spot, and the salsa had the perfect amount of spice. The service was friendly and quick, and the overall vibe of the restaurant, although a "hole in the wall", was definitely comfy and homey. Excited to have found this spot to satisfy my cravings! read more

All the options feel like a home cooked meal. Nice hidden gem in East Hollywood. Feels like walking into a family members home as they just happened to be cooking read more

Ordered the chicken quesadilla and there were some bones inside. The cheese was barely melted and the chicken was cold inside. Overall very bland. read more

Rainy weather and was craving a caldo de res, and I am so glad I came here. Super friendly staff, fast service, and the food was amazing. Fresh hand made tortillas hit the spot with my caldo. Nice little hole in the wall spot. read more

The service was nice. Actually, while we were struggling to figure out if we were in the right parking lot, an employee of the restaurant who was starting their shift, confirmed in smiling gesture that we had come to the right place and that we could park right in front. We shared a very delicious birria and freshly made tortillas. Everyone in the restaurant was enjoying the food and it was clearly an authentic place. read more

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Came here because I'm pregnant and craving menudo and this spot was fire! Will come back for the pozole it also looked very delicious they only serve it on Saturday and Sunday's read more

El Comal - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow! Hands down the best mole EVER! So delicious and flavorful. The waiter was so polite and very knowledgeable with the food. The restaurant was nice and clean. Very welcoming read more

El Comal - Mole combination. So delicious - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

WOW! this place is delicious! I'm Mexican so I'm pretty picky when it comes to authenticity of Mexican food and this taste exactly like the food back home in Mexico! You can tell this food is made with love and soul with passed down recipes. Even the agua frescas were so natural and delicious! 5 stars ! Last thing, these portions are actually huge, definitely worth the money read more

El Comal - Birria - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

5 Stars again! They accept card now :) The location is small but the quality does not shrink, it doesn't fall short of anything amazing. I ordered a plain bean, rice and cheese burrito with sour cream: it was so delicious. I love their salsas. Very good stuff. The staff is very helpful, they maintain it clean. Theres parking out in the parking lot. This place doesn't disappoint!! The quality is worthwhile. I also had some fresh chips and salsa, even that was really good!! Authentic Mexican food for sure. I am so thankful this place, its such a great option as there are other Mexican food around, this is unique in its own way. Can't wait to come back :)) read more

El Comal - Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I just ate the BEST sopes I have had maybe ever. They took me back to Mexico, specifically a Mexican restaurant in Ensenada I used to frequent as a kid called "El Nayarit." The sopes taste like grandma made them. I am a big foodie and this place is not lying when it says authentic Mexican food. The masa was crispy on the outside and the right amount of dense/soft on the inside. I had to ask the name of the cook - MARIANA. The cooks change, so call and ask if Mariana is working before you come in for the sopes. They were WOW. I couldn't stop saying how delicious they were. 5+++++ stars. This food experience had me seriously wondering if Mariana is open to catering services. read more

El Comal - The BEST sopes I've had, maybe ever. - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yes the food was tasty. I will be going back soon. Idid not expect to find this place.

Cash only This restaurant is small Excellent authentic Mexican food Great Menudo on sat and Sunday only Everything is decent price I always take it to go read more

I ordered a chicken soup and it was not that good and I'm being generous. the broth did not tasted like chicken soup, 2 chicken legs a quarter of a potato, a piece of carrot and a small piece of another vegetable. It was $16.99 I would not recommend it. Parking was difficult it d in the almost corner of Western and Santa Monica I could not eat the soup, and I love chicken soups, but not from this place. Portion was small and tastes less , very disappointed. You need a real Mexican cook, if your selling Mexican food. read more

I'm so glad I gave in and gave this place a try for Menudo: My order: I got my order togo 1 Large Menudo & Coca Cola Bottle What came with my order: Menudo & Coca Coca-Cola Along with - Lime Seasoning (oregano / pepper ) Side of Chips (crunchy perfect chips) Side of Tortillas (seemed homemade) Side of Jalapenos Side of Extra Spicy Salsa Side or Cilantro & Onions This Menudo was exactly how I wished it would taste Flavorful , not watered down & filled with just the right amount of meat + 2 patitas ! ORDER & ENJOY! _____________ Este Menudo era exactamente como deseaba que supiera Sabroso, no aguado y relleno con la cantidad justa de carne + 2 pies grandes read more

Our go-to place for weekend pozole and everything we have had here has been good! Tried albondigas soup today and it was perfect chilly weather soup with tasty broth and good meatballs, too! We have had asada sopes, torta and tacos and Al have been good. Very casual place with nice staff and great food--check out El Comal! read more

Had their pozole very good a lot of flavor. My aunt has their menudo. Very tasty as well. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area. The staff were very nice. read more

I went here for lunch and enjoyed a nice authentic Mexican plate of chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. It's located at a very small strip mall in Hollywood. I thought it was a great value meal for the quality and quantity of the food. I appreciate that unlike many places they actually top their enchiladas with que so fresco instead of American cheese. The service was excellent. Having spent time in Mexico this is definitely very authentic food. The only thing I wish was different was if the salsa had a little more spice to it but otherwise everything was great. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're in the area and want a reasonably priced good homemade Mexican meal. read more

El Comal - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow, wow, wow!! El Comal is one of THE BEST hole in the wall spots I've ever been to. I'm from San Diego and I was visiting my brother in LA for the weekend. We were looking for a place that would serve decent menudo and I stumbled upon this spot. The moment we arrived we noticed a Semana Santa special with capirotada and costillas con nopales, a true Mexican special that very rarely you find outside of Mexico. Not even in San Diego have I seen the specials El Comal had. Because of covid they're doing mainly take-out but we were able to find a small table outside. Our server was amazing, but the food definitely is the highlight. I ordered Costillas con nopales and my brother got their menudo. Both incredibly delicious. Homemade chips, homemade corn tortillas, rich flavors and a vast, GENUINE mexican menu that is hard to come by. This is not a taco shop, this is a genuine Cocina Mexicana spot. You want the real deal? go to El Comal. 10 out of 10!! Muchos saludos a todo el restaurante. La verdad que, qué delicia de comida y excelente servicio!!! Definitivamente regreso por más!! read more

El Comal - Capirotada - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I honestly can not describe the food in words! It was so amazing! I got the sopa de res and a chicken quesadilla and it really did not disappoint! read more

El Comal - Sopa de res y arroz - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Y'all, you wouldn't even know The gold mine in here unless someone dragged you too the parking lot it's in. Well cooked menudo, great portions, tasty broth Chips and salsa - very solid. I like their red more Chilaquiles, pretty good if you like this style. lengua? Downright delicious cooked very well read more

Recently moved to a neighborhood nearby and sadly there are not many authentic Mexican spots. One morning I was craving chilaquiles so I made my way here! The portions here are generous and prices very reasonable. Everything was delicious from the salsa on the chilaquiles to the spicy salsa on the side. Also, for being so small and unassuming, I noticed that there was a ton of people coming in to eat which was a great sign. Can't wait to try more! read more

El Comal - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

the service is not that good. they always run out of everything and they over charge for everything we order some chile relleno (alacart) and order of tortillas $1.00 per tortilla so always ask prices b-4 you order $28 total for 2 chilles and tortillas. over payed, the 3 stars is for the food taste great. read more

The service and the food were both amazing. Very friendly and respectful. I would recommend trying the capirotada which is like a bread pudding. The salsas are delicious and spicy. read more

I think it's entirely possible that I ordered the wrong thing, and that if I'd ordered something else, I'd have had a great experience instead of just an OK one. The server was quite friendly, and having never been here before and not knowing what their specialties were, I asked him for recommendations. He recommend a steak dish, a chicken dish and a couple of soups. I was most in the mood for the chicken--in this case, Pechuga Empanizada Breaded Chicken Breast. It came with rice, beans, tortillas and a salad. There were also chips and salsa. I enjoyed the chips and salsa (which wasn't particularly spicy), but the main dish was just OK. The chicken was pounded thin and breaded, almost like a Mexican Milanese, but there wasn't much in the way of flavor, and the chicken was a little on the dry side (it's easy to overcook something that thin). The rice and beans were fine, and the tortilla seemed nicely made. The salad was some undressed iceberg lettuce, a slice of tomato and some radishes. Maybe that was the point, but it didn't add much to the dish. A few slices of avocado mingled with everything else. I tried squirting the accompanying lime on the chicken (it wasn't an especially juicy lime), and copiously added salsa. However, ultimately it was filling but not flavorful. I really wanted to like this meal more, and again, maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. FYI, cash only. read more

Delicious - love the chilaquiles and the vibe. The house salsa is also very delicious.

First time here and was very impressed. The place is in a run down strip mall with tight parking and the outside of the restaurant made it look abandoned but once you open the screen door you'll see folks happily eating fresh, tasty plentiful meals. The menu is extensive and when we went around 12:30 it was not full so we sat down ( very cramped spaces but I'm not a small person). The service was fast and attentive. The two young men were not really English speakers but they tried and I spoke the Spanish I knew so it worked out fine! I ended up getting the chorizo and eggs- omg- well made, tasty eggs with creamy refried beans and soft rice- my favorite. To top it off the homemade corn tortillas were made to order and were piping hot! My good friend ordered the flautas and ate the whole plate of food in no time flat. The agua frescas were full of pineapple and refreshing. It was also very reasonably priced so we left happy, pleased and full! read more

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Wow! You must try this place if you are in the area. We were passing through LA and looking for authentic Mexican food. This place is legit truly authentic. I am very picky and always on the hunt for good enchiladas with homemade sauce. Which usually I don't find, I really haven't find any that compare to my own homemade sauce. I think this sauce is better than my own. This is definitely the spot if you are looking for some truly authentic red sauce enchiladas. The sauce was so good I had to ask for a side order of it. My husband had the menudo and he said the flavor was amazing. We also had the agua de pina, definitely homemade not that stuff you get from a fountain drink. It was very refreshing not too sweet. I recommend trying this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

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This is too "authentic" for me, The taste was on point, really delicious. but I really don't like chopped bones in my pozole soup. Make sure if you order to go, to tell them NOT to throw a huge bone in that takes up half of the container. All 3 containers had a massive bone to take up space, feels a little deceiving. read more

Great authentic Mexican food. Not bland like other " Mexican restaurants ". The Mole is spicy, Albondigas are big, serving portions are enough for two read more

Literally the best Mexican food in LA and pretty good service. I discovered them because they were the only restaurant open on Christmas Day close to me, turns out I live 5 min away from here. It's super low key building but always busy so that should tell you something. read more

The food is fantastic. I've had the Menudo, pozoles, and cocido, and breakfast dishes. All delicious and they took the time to take out fat from the broths. I know this because each time I've taken leftovers home because the portions are large, I've put in the fridge. When I take it out to reheat to eat, there is no hardened fat on top. That makes the soup all flavor and very clean. Delicious all around. They lost a star because the place is small and there is no ambiance, but I would still come back for the food! read more

Best menudo and Pozole that I have found in LA They're traditional in that they only serve menudo on weekends but pozole. Make sure to get you a bowl next time you're hungover:) read more

Antes este lugar era uno de mis favoritos la última vez qe estuve ahí ordené Carme en salsa roja la carne estaba súper durísima y un sabor fatal..... Y ahora dije voy a tratar la birria y para mi mala suerte salió pésima nada de sabor las tortillas todas quemadas y la salsa ni se dije pésima realmente no recomiendo este lugar cambian de cocinero a cada rato ..... read more

For sure, it can be a struggle to park here but the food is yummy. They have fresh fruit waters such as aqua de piña and agua de melón. The handmade tortillas make the tacos bien sabrosos (super tasty)! We ate inside, in the late afternoon, the service was fast, the salsa fantastic, and all with the peaceful ambiance of a true, Mexican-style taco stop. Check it out! read more

Food was soooooo good! Flavorful! I ordered the chicken sope, and beef caldo. Chefs kiss! Soup soooo good beef so tender. I sat in and ate, my bill was less than 30.00 with a sprite plus 20% tip. Hole in the wall but sooooo gooood! So happy I found this place! The male server was patient and his customer serviced passed with me lol! read more

Great home made Mexican food, don't forget to try Las costillas en salsa verde con nopales