Comal

We went for my birthday and the experience was fantastic. The food was amazing and they made us feel right at home. A+

One of the most exciting new openings in NYC this summer. Situated at the old gem spot where I spend a lot of wonderful nights, Comal brings such a thoughtful approach to food. The flavors, textural combinations and the dedication to seasonal ingredients truly sets it apart from the “just another wine bar” scene in the city for the past few years. The experience extends beyond the food, Comal showcases such beautiful interior design, handcrafted plate and table wares, painted murals, as well as a rotating art display in collaboration with galleries. Cannot wait for the many nights to come with this special place!

wow, the food is really good here. beautiful atmosphere too. not to be missed

Comal gets all the details right. Beautiful design, modern but familiar flavors, and a great crowd. I’ll definitely be back.

So good and creative dishes! Loved the Al pastor skewers and the soft serve the best and the chicken with rice

Comal has quickly become one of my favorite spots in the East Village. It strikes that rare balance of feeling like a neighborhood hangout while delivering food that’s thoughtful, bold, and beautifully executed. The smoked half chicken with Comal sauce was my standout dish — smoky, tender, and packed with deep flavor. A close second: the octopus with tortilla and green sauce, which was perfectly cooked and had a bright, herbal punch that cut through the richness. The aguachiles were also memorable — sharp, refreshing, and unlike anything I’ve had elsewhere. If you’re lucky enough to go when they have it, don’t miss the crab tostada. It’s seasonal, but it nailed the contrast of crunch and savoriness — a masterclass in balance. Highly recommend for anyone looking for inventive Mexican food in a setting that feels both casual and special.

Pulses with creative takes on mexican flavors and food. The space may be a bit cramped, but the intimacy works. Shoulder-to-shoulder with the after work crowd, walls fitted with paintings from mexican artists. The energy is warm, communal, alive. Service is polite, prompt, unhurried, in sync with the restaurant's confident rhythm. The aguachile had a citrus-chile brightness, made even more intriguing by its lime oil. However, the fish was cut too thick and could have been more tender. A dish of lobster, peach, and heirloom tomato was a resounding success in flavor. Sweet, juicy, but the lobster portion was a bit too small. Then came the mil hojas potato, served stacked like a savory piece of cake. Moist, buttery layers, plated with salsa macha that was nutty. The caraflex cabbage arrived with smoky and charred edges, paired with spanish mackerel that brought a saline counterpoint and mole rosa that was creamy, lightly sweet. A surf and turf type that felt entirely mexican, wholly original. The comal rice was a warm side bowl of rice and beans, nothing unique compared to the other menu items. Comal understands its palette, blending tradition and creativity with style. You'll likely need a reservation, and maybe a snack after, but you'll leave happy you ate here.

Really wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Amazing service. Food was spectacular. Try to order everything if you can. It’s all worth trying. Atmosphere is chill but fun and lively. Highly recommend!

Comal is in LES, and their cuisine is a celebration of Mexico City - our group came here to check them out for an early dinner, and our party ordered the following to share: +some Skewers - al pastor and mushroom (they also have lengua) +Mussels - with corn custard and potato +the Striped Bass Aguachile - with lime oil; I was actually excited for this dish! +the Asparagus - with lardo and masa +and, Smoked Half Chicken - stuffed wings with Comal hot sauce; we also added the Comal Rice and the Green Salad with cotija with this dish Everything was beautifully presented and easily shareable. For dessert, we had a passion fruit ice cream and the Chocolate & Guajillo Torta. The restaurant itself is cozy, and I enjoyed their open kitchen; the service was on point, as we were frequently checked upon, plates were cleared, and our drinks were always full! They take reservations! We were seated promptly for ours, and I highly recommend in making one as the place was pretty packed when we came. +great shareables +open kitchen +friendly service +reservations accepted

A total disappointment. Felt like we were ripped off. We ordered the lobster salad and it was literally chopped up lobster onions and parsley on top. I ate a whole mouth of parsley... A full meal of confusion and utter disappointment... Waygu Skirt steak served with tortilla in the side... Gave them extra star because the beef lengua skewer was pretty good.

This was mostly excellent. We loved the skewers, mussels, aguachile, potato, and especially the desserts (some of the best we've had this year). We also got the steak, which came with amazing tortillas and sauces, but we both thought the steak itself was too tough for tacos, which we were disappointed about given the price.

Went here the week it opened, so perhaps they're still figuring things out but I didn't enjoy our meal. My father is from Mexico City. My husband and I visit often and I make Mexican food at home often. I feel confident in saying that while the restaurant's aesthetic reminds me of the cool and vibrant restaurant scene in CDMX, I found the food to be really disappointing, especially for the price. The aguachiles was bland and the fish's texture was hard, almost crunchy? The chicken for the chicken mole dish was slightly undercooked and there wasn't enough mole sauce. They served pickles with it, too, which had zero connection to the dish and didn't make any sense. There were also no tortillas offered so the dish overall felt incomplete and disjointed. The only dish I liked was the al pastor skewer but it was tiny for the price. Dining here was a total bust IMO. Didn't even want desert. Sorry.