Comal – Mexican
Comal pulses with the vibrant energy of a modern Mexican hearth, where the smoky aroma of wood-grilled specialties mingles with the bright, citrusy zing of fresh white shrimp ceviche. Guests gather in a lively, soulful space to share crisp house-made chips and velvety guacamole before diving into bold plates like charred chicken livers and blistered chile rellenos. Every dish captures a spirited balance of fire and freshness, creating a dining experience that feels both deeply rooted and effortlessly contemporary.
2020 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA https://comalberkeley.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-fodmap, tlc, volumetrics, raw-food, detox, alkaline, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its pleasant environment and welcoming neighborhood feel, guests love visiting Comal for a relaxed family meal. Standout dishes include the appetizing soup, which reviewers highlight alongside the attentive service staff who ensure a consistently high-quality experience through regular check-ins.
Menu
Appetizers
- Fresh Tortilla Chips - $6: With three salsas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Guacamole - $12: With chips & three salsas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Papas Fritas - $8: Coriander-lime salt, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pickled Vegetables - $7: Pickled vegetables of the day Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Jicama & Cucumber - $5: Chile arbol, lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- White Shrimp Ceviche - $15: Aguachile verde, red onion, jicama Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Wood-Grilled Chicken Livers - $12: Bacon, rajas, chipotle crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Chile Relleno - $13: Queso fresco, salsa ranchera, epazote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Soup of the Day - $10: Daily selection Dietary tags: Volumetrics
Salads
- Ensalada Picada - $14: Little gems, beets, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro-yogurt vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Bitter Greens Salad - $14: Fuji apple, pomegranates, spiced pepitas, manchego Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Quesadilla - $15: Hen-of-the-wood mushrooms, epazote, habanero salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Enchiladas - $16: Roasted chicken, mole coloradito, crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rotisserie Chicken Tamales - $12: Mole negro Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Sweet Corn Tamales - $12: Rajas, pipian verde Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Rock Cod Tacos - $15: Wood-grilled rock cod, spicy pickled cabbage, avocado aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Carne Asada Tacos - $13: Beer marinated carne asada, nopales, chipotle salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- De Ese - $9: Hoja santa, black bean puree, puya salsa, quesillo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tlayuda - $18: Grilled summer squash & blossoms, smashed garbanzos, quesillo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Spit-Roasted Whole Chicken (For 2-3) - $46: Fire roasted fingerling potatoes, midnight black beans, daily rice, house made salsas, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Bone-In Twenty-Two Ounce Ribeye (For 2-3) - $62: Summer squash guisado, midnight black beans, daily rice, house made salsas, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Guajillo Adobo Pork Spare Ribs (For 2-3) - $52: Grilled corn on the cob, midnight black beans, daily rice, house made salsas, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Sides
- Mixed Baby Lettuces - $8: Radish, herbs, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Midnight Black Beans De Olla - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Pinquito Beans Refritos - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Grilled Cebollitas - $8: Romesco verde, pickled chiles Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Whole Pinquito Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Braised Collard Greens - $10: Smoked bacon, habanero Chile Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Daily Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Arroz Con Leche - $10: Pomegranate, toasted pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Flan Tradicional - $10: Kumquats Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Oaxacan Chocolate Budin - $10: Whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Hibiscus Lemonade - $5
- Orange Pineapple Ginger - $5
- Horchata - $5
- Coca-Cola - $5
- Diet Coke - $5
- Proyecto Diaz Coffee El Corazon - $3.5
- Numi Hot Tea - $4: Jasmine Green, Pu-Erh, Aged Earl Grey
- Margarita - $13: Campo Azul blanco, orange-scented agave, lime
- Palomaesque - $14: Banhez mezcal, Cocchi Americano, grapefruit, lime, honey, salt, soda