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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Comal
Dairy-Free at Comal
Comal in Berkeley has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Guacamole and Mixed Baby Lettuces. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Comal
Comal in Berkeley has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Guacamole and Mixed Baby Lettuces. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Comal
Comal in Berkeley has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Daily Rice, Soup of the Day and Flan Tradicional. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Comal
Comal in Berkeley has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including De Ese, Ensalada Picada and Carne Asada Tacos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Comal
Comal in Berkeley has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day and Numi Hot Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Comal
Comal in Berkeley has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Wood-Grilled Chicken Livers, Soup of the Day and Pickled Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Comal
Comal in Berkeley has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Comal
Comal in Berkeley has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Mixed Baby Lettuces and Pinquito Beans Refritos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Comal
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tlayuda | 39.9 g | 26.4 g |
| Carne Asada Tacos | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| De Ese | 11.6 g | 19.5 g |
| Ensalada Picada | 6.8 g | 17.6 g |
| Spit-Roasted Whole Chicken (For 2-3) | 87.1 g | 16.6 g |
| Rock Cod Tacos | 18.4 g | 12.4 g |
| Chile Relleno | 22 g | 12 g |
| Wood-Grilled Chicken Livers | 12.2 g | 11.9 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
| Quesadilla | 24 g | 10.3 g |
| Braised Collard Greens | 21.4 g | 9.1 g |
| White Shrimp Ceviche | 8.4 g | 8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $12: With chips & three salsas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papas Fritas - $8: Coriander-lime salt, chipotle aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Vegetables - $7: Pickled vegetables of the day Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jicama & Cucumber - $5: Chile arbol, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Shrimp Ceviche - $15: Aguachile verde, red onion, jicama Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Grilled Chicken Livers - $12: Bacon, rajas, chipotle crema Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $13: Queso fresco, salsa ranchera, epazote Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $10: Daily selection Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Ensalada Picada - $14: Little gems, beets, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro-yogurt vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bitter Greens Salad - $14: Fuji apple, pomegranates, spiced pepitas, manchego Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Quesadilla - $15: Hen-of-the-wood mushrooms, epazote, habanero salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas - $16: Roasted chicken, mole coloradito, crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rotisserie Chicken Tamales - $12: Mole negro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Tamales - $12: Rajas, pipian verde Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock Cod Tacos - $15: Wood-grilled rock cod, spicy pickled cabbage, avocado aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada Tacos - $13: Beer marinated carne asada, nopales, chipotle salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- De Ese - $9: Hoja santa, black bean puree, puya salsa, quesillo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tlayuda - $18: Grilled summer squash & blossoms, smashed garbanzos, quesillo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spit-Roasted Whole Chicken (For 2-3) - $46: Fire roasted fingerling potatoes, midnight black beans, daily rice, house made salsas, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bone-In Twenty-Two Ounce Ribeye (For 2-3) - $62: Summer squash guisado, midnight black beans, daily rice, house made salsas, tortillas Available at: dinner
- Guajillo Adobo Pork Spare Ribs (For 2-3) - $52: Grilled corn on the cob, midnight black beans, daily rice, house made salsas, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mixed Baby Lettuces - $8: Radish, herbs, sherry vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Midnight Black Beans De Olla - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pinquito Beans Refritos - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cebollitas - $8: Romesco verde, pickled chiles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Pinquito Beans - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Collard Greens - $10: Smoked bacon, habanero Chile Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Arroz Con Leche - $10: Pomegranate, toasted pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Flan Tradicional - $10: Kumquats Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Oaxacan Chocolate Budin - $10: Whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Hibiscus Lemonade - $5
- Orange Pineapple Ginger - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Horchata - $5
- Coca-Cola - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Diet Coke - $5
- Proyecto Diaz Coffee El Corazon - $3.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Numi Hot Tea - $4: Jasmine Green, Pu-Erh, Aged Earl Grey Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Margarita - $13: Campo Azul blanco, orange-scented agave, lime
- Palomaesque - $14: Banhez mezcal, Cocchi Americano, grapefruit, lime, honey, salt, soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Comal
- Is Comal dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Comal has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day, Guacamole and Mixed Baby Lettuces.
- What can I eat at Comal on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup of the Day, Guacamole and Mixed Baby Lettuces carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Comal have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guacamole and Mixed Baby Lettuces.
- Is Comal gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Comal?
- Tlayuda, at roughly 26.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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