Comedor
Restaurant · Austin
501 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Highlights
Inventive modern Mexican fare, renowned bone marrow tacos
Inventive modern Mexican fare, renowned bone marrow tacos
"It’s hard not to be taken aback by the space at Comedor, a decidedly upscale modern Mexican restaurant in Downtown Austin. Inside, there are long wooden tables and cozy booths, with giant light fixtures overhead that look as if Alexander Calder had decided to design chandeliers instead of mobiles. Giant garage doors open to an outdoor patio that's reminiscent of something you'd find in Mexico City. Grab an order of the bone marrow tacos, and when you’re done, save the bone and see who can take down a shot of mezcal via bone luge without spilling. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Sure, the exterior kind of looks like a giant evil Apple store tucked between a bunch of industrial brick buildings, but it’s difficult not to leave Comedor with a newfound appreciation for inventive takes on classic Mexican flavors. This is a place that very much falls into the world of shared plates—ranging from tiny apps to large-format dishes. Prepare to order a few for each person in your party and leave spending a little more than you probably expected. But it’s also somewhere you can save for a special occasion, order some roasted bone marrow tacos, then take a shot of mezcal via bone luge and celebrate the whole night. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - nicolai mccrary
"This Michelin-recommended downtown Mexican restaurant from Philip Speer is a great option for a high-end date night. The compact menu has vegetarian options like a quesadilla with collards and smoked Fresno salsa, an avocado tostada, and an enfrijolada with mushrooms. The sleek, modern restaurant has an indoor dining area and an outdoor patio with rollup windows to let the breeze inside on Austin’s many pleasant evenings." - Erin Russell
"Sure, it kind of looks like a giant evil Apple store tucked between a bunch of industrial brick buildings Downtown, but it’s difficult not to leave Comedor with a newfound appreciation for some inventive takes on classic Mexican flavors. This is a place that very much falls into the world of shared plates—ranging from tiny apps to large-format dishes. Prepare to order a few for each person in your party, and leave spending a little more than you probably expected. But it’s also the type of place you can save for a special occasion, order some roasted bone marrow tacos, then take a shot of mezcal via bone luge and celebrate the whole night. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"Design of the Year of 2019 The downtown Mexican restaurant thankfully doesn’t match its high-rise surroundings. Designed by Kundig and the Seattle-based firm Olson Kundig, the modern black building is full of brick and steel encasing a dining oasis complete with a lush courtyard. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury
