Comal Next Door

We made a reservation for the outdoor seating. It's a nice space, but the tables are small and very close together. The couple we sat next to seemed to keep looking over at us (super awkward), and there wasn't a lot of space for food on the table since we ordered a lot. The food and service were amazing though! Really good value for the price - $52 for the pork spareribs for 2 people with corn, black beans, rice, and tortillas. Drinks are expensive but worth it!

Talk about a soggy bottom. We ordered a bunch of tacos and a salad. The tortillas were the wettest I’ve ever had in my life. The veggies were bland overall. The mushroom tacos had more flavor and the barilla was decent. Oh but the nightmare of the juicy tortilla was so disappointing. Also, the salad dressing was tangy and sour, but not in a good way. The East Bay demands better taco game than this y’all.

Comal Next Door is a great option for a quick but delicious meal. I usually order/pay on their website and the food is ready within 15 minutes! Pickup is super easy and my order is always correct. Parking in the area can be a pain, so consider walking or biking; there is also a BART station close by. While the food here isn’t traditional Mexican fare, it is super tasty and imaginative (Chile relleno burrito!!). They have lots of healthy options for all eaters (omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans), and even sell bottled cocktails like margaritas. If you have more time or want to up your foodie game, consider dining at the OG restaurant, Comal. Enjoy!

Went there twice so far, ordered the bowl al pastor both times. On the first try the portion received (to go) was quite small and lacking lettuce. The second bowl was more appropriate given the price. Probably birthing pains on the first week of opening. Both times it was excellent! Food arrived within 5 minutes of order. They also have interesting drinks but again with a significant markup.

As much as I am a born and raised east bay person, I will admit that SF wins the burrito competition. Or… I would have admitted it, until I tried the carnitas burrito from Comal Next Door. Now I have no culinary reason to go to the city and please note, I am not crying about it. Thank you, Comal Next Door.