Julian U.
Yelp
I'm usually a bit weary of hotel food, even at nice resorts as I've found there to be better value off-resort. However, given Comal's reputation we decided we had to give it a try for dinner during our stay at the Chileno Bay. We arrived close to 7 PM and were seated in the nicely-appointed outdoor dining area, with a terrific view of the Sea of Cortez. Instead of bread, our waiter brought over fresh green corn tortillas and butter, which gave our meal a distinctive Mexican flare to start. We started with the Faro and the Quinoa salads, both of which provided a unique and tasty combination of flavors leaving us excited for our mains. For the main, we shared the Mixed Grill which turned out to be a fantastic choice. Served on a smoky bed of hot coals, the mixed grill included red snapper, seared yellowfin tuna, colossal shrimp, a juicy piece of ribeye and perfectly-cooked octopus. Also on the grill were sides of asparagus, purple potatoes, and scallion, all of which were accompanied by a handful of dipping sauces ranging from Peruvian ahi to Argentinian chimichurri to a red wine reduction. In short, many restaurants aim to achieve the rich mix of Latin flavors that Comal also strives for; few are able to accomplish this goal as well as Comal!
Also will add a note that we had breakfast three times in Comal. Each morning they start you off with a delicious basket of "gorditas," which are Mexican sweet biscuits. The huevos motulenos and ricotta pancakes were my favorites of our breakfasts. The motulenos were served in a well-balanced red sauce and the pancakes were light and fluffy. Definitely the perfect way to start off a day of relaxation!