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El Comal

4.5 (112 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Birria
J S.

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.

Menudo
Cassie R.

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

Mole combination. So delicious
Ruby F.

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

Birria

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

Pozole

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 :))

The BEST sopes I've had, maybe ever.
Paola N.

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.

Chicken enchiladas
Matthew B.

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.

Capirotada
Brenda D.

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!!

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Absolutely some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. I will make this a regular stop when I come to LA!

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The place is small and casual. It is delicious authentic Mexican food. It's a def must try...

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I had some horchata... WOW!!! ( Hey, I am Mexican.) Bad Horchata, bad food. Just a truth of life.

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Drive from Anaheim to come eat here it's so good! Everything on the menu is delicious!! Handmade tortillas too!! Definitely recommend it

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Super good place. I'm positively impressed! Highly recommended. Looking forward to stop by soon.

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So damn tasty. Never had a complaint. Sooo good. What more do you need to know?

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I had the Carnitas tacos, and my hubby had the Assad Burrito. Both very good! Our favorite thing was the chips and salsa.

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This place continues to be one of my favorites. I took some family who were visiting from out of…read moretown today and they were so happy with the meal! We got our favorites... the live sea urchin and the ceviche de atun. The ceviche is a showstopper, everyone loved it. This time we got the whole sea bass entree (pescada à la brasa), two pulpo tacos, and the shrimp aguachile. I loved the shrimp aguachile, the fried prawn heads are so crispy and tasty. The sea bass entree was good and had a beautiful presentation, it was also nice for sharing, but the number of bones to pick out was a little annoying. That's what you get with ordering a full fish though! Not their fault. The pulpo tacos were tasty too, I love their handmade blue tortillas. But probably my least favorite of the bunch. Get the ceviche de atun! The aguachile was bomb too. And the live sea urchin is always good.

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Kitchen view
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El Comal - mexican - Updated June 2026

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