El Comal Restaurant
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: (313) 841-7753
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sun 11am-2am
Editorial Review for El Comal Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Mexican dishes aren't the only choice at El Comal, a favorite spot in the barrio, where Guatemalan, Salvadoran and Colombian are also served. Named after the large grill on which tortillas are traditionally cooked in Guatemala, you can get handmade tortillas here, thicker and tastier than the factory brands. The national dish of El Salvador, the pupusa, is extremely simple, with folded-over oblongs of cornmeal dough filled with cheese, beans or fried pork.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoPupusas are made to your order, never in advance, and sold in quantities for $1.40 a piece.
The ExtrasAs if things aren't already spicy enough, El Comal has live music and dancing on weekend nights.
User Reviews for El Comal Restaurant
06/10/2008 Posted by dlikdo
the food is the best in mexicantown. kinda pricy, but worth every penny. service is crappy. try going during the weekend mornings, when their servers speak fluent english. night service isnt friendly, but not bad.
Pros: food. parking. furniture.
Cons: service.
08/10/2007 Posted by mmona
I've traveled throughout central and south america and have found el comal to be the place to get what I so sorely miss. I have been to El Comal on around six occasions and have found the food to be consistently flavorful and well-prepared. I haven't tried anything from the Mexican menu, but all of the the others are great. When I eat the Piasia combo, I long to be at the Medellin festival of flowers. I don't have any idea what people are saying about the poor service, I've found the people to be helpful, courteous and attentive. Plus, where else can you talk about the FMLN and the good old days??
Pros: food, people, drinks
Cons: none
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