Comal Next Door

550 Grand Ave, Oakland
(510) 422-6625

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Graham Phisher

I took my mom here and she always sends back her food but with this place, no changes so that says a lot. I had the avocado toast which was fantastic. The service was also very friendly. Would eat here again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jocelyn Brooks

Visited this place with my friend after a bad experience at a wine spot. We just walked and found it while looking for another wine spot. This place is very cute. I loved the employee that greeted us, her hair, her glasses and her overall look. It was very chic. She was very warm and welcoming. She slay provided nice small talk.

They have a Happy Hour that begins at 4 pm, but we were too early. We both decided on an alcoholic drink. I can't remember the drink, but the menu had the liquor that we ordered as an option for the same drink. I had mezcal in mine and she had white rum. We also ordered 1 order of church's (3 for $10). Church's were made fresh. They came out nice and hot. Our drinks were so so so delicious. Very smooth blend.

The seating is cute too. Oh.. they do have outside seating as well. The music was a great feature. We will most definitely be back to try the food options and have more drinks. This might become one of OUR spots!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sadie Ricci

I have been going to Comal Next Door regularly for many years now. This is my go to burrito spot for several reasons:
1. Their flavors are strong and unapologetic. The piña hot sauce (slightly brown, and not to be confused with the bright yellow/orange habanero that is good but not sweet) is so good.
2. They cook their meat consistently well. Never dry (a pet peeve of my family’s). The chicken is tender, and the barbacoa is my personal favorite.
3. They lean towards wetter/saucier style of Mexican food. The tortilla for their burritos is more steamed like Gordos instead of a grilled/flaky like La Taqueria. I happen to prefer this saucier style.

The Next Door aspect means it’s functionally a takeout operation. It’s decent as a dine-in if you want it, good for kids because it’s loud, empty, and rarely full - the bar is excellent and the margaritas are a consistently great.

I will be a lifelong devotee, it’s not everyone’s preference/style, but they do what they set out to do perfectly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Andie-Taylor LaRita

Very slow came in and ordered a single bean cheese and rice burrito and it took 45 min to come out definitely not good for a quick eat

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Dayvid Jones

Delicious and spicy

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pamela Trounstine

Scrumptious! And would return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Govers

The veggie burrito was the best I've ever had. The spice level and flavor were great. Also, a good mix of veggies.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonathan Hofer

The bean and cheese burrito from Comal is the best bean and cheese burrito I have ever had. I go out of my way to get it when I want a burrito. The housemate chips and salsa are great too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A S

I love, love, love Comal. Everything on the menu is fresh and delicious. I go insane for the margaritas. The only problem is that they have just the one location. I wish they would expand and open a new location in Novato or Petaluma! Yummy!!!

Robert delcastillo

Got a burrito bowl and it was a lettuce
Tastes like canned beans
Not a fan at all

Carmen Stephens

Love Comal Next Door! Dining in for breakfast is great! For takeout I highly recommend the burritos!

Lets Go

Service was very quick. Great location across the lake. We had various tacos. My favourite was the Pork Al Pastor.

Michelle P

A commonly requested spot for my family. Our kids enjoy their tacos, we all love their chips and salsa, and my husband and I enjoy their chicken burritos. We haven’t been disappointed yet by anything we’ve tried outside of our go to order.

Joseph Flores

A nice place to eat and hang out by the lake. Food is savory and satisfying. If you show up at the right time, you can even have some cocktails with your meal. Staff is friendly and accommodating. A can't miss place to stop by. Easy access off of the 580 freeway.

Russell Kiel

Take out: Zero atmosphere but mostly good burritos. However, when they're busy, the care with which they make their burritos drops precipitously. The chicken burrito is a go-to in our house, as is the veggie burrito.

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