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Comedor is an absolute Austin gem! Tucked away in a gorgeous, moody, and cozy space, the restaurant offers an incredible ambience that was easily the highlight of my night. I dined at the bar where the service was nothing short of incredible, and pairing their phenomenal mushroom quesadilla with the refreshing Verdor mocktail made the experience complete. Upscale yet deeply welcoming, I can't wait to come back!
Comedor is undeniably a beautiful restaurant. The dark, moody interiors, incredible plating, and overall atmosphere create a very elevated fine dining experience. You can tell there is a lot of thought and creativity behind the menu, and visually, the dishes are stunning. That being said, I personally found it a bit overrated, especially considering the price point and the amount of hype surrounding it in Austin. The cocktails were strong, but felt a little stiff and didn't really stand out. The short rib taco was flavorful, but extremely oily and felt a bit one-note. The crudo was fresh, but for a fine dining restaurant, the portion was quite small and the dish itself didn't leave much of an impression. The dish that impressed me the most was the bone marrow. It was roasted beautifully, topped with gremolata, and served with soft tortillas. That dish had the richness, balance, and creativity I was hoping to experience throughout the meal. Another factor that affected the overall experience was the seating. For the price we paid, being seated so closely next to another table made the atmosphere feel less intimate than expected. If you're someone who loves fine dining and wants to stop in for a few dishes and cocktails, this could be a great spot to experience. However, if you're planning on having a full meal, expect to spend around $200 to $300, and I'm not sure the overall experience matches that price point. I genuinely love fine dining and was excited to see what all the buzz was about, but for me, Comedor missed the mark compared to the expectations set by its reputation in Austin.
$6 drinks is such a steal for happy hour! Happy hour only at their bar, so request to sit there if that's all you're going for. Stand out drink was the espresso-based carajillo. Best drink I have had all summer. It is luxurious feeling in here for an affordable price. Gorgeous and hidden away in design, almost intentionally setting itself apart from the busy wallpaper of downtown buildings with its black exterior and lack of any big signage to declare its presence. It feels like you're being let in on an insider secret with an unexpected vast oasis by design.
Was a really nice building with a nice interior and pretty loud around dinner time due to it being so busy. Employees were nice but sometimes took a while to take an order and bring food out and clear plates for the next dish. I thought the food was just okay, and the pavlova was pretty good. Probably wouldn't come back, I don't think the food was worth the price.
We went here for our 2 year anniversary to celebrate. I didn't realize that they didn't offer the happy hour in the dining room so they were able to accommodate by moving us to the bar. The bone marrow is always a hit but I wish the portion sizes were bigger
We had our first visit at Comedor a few weeks ago and I've been dreaming about the food since. Not only did everything on the menu exceed expectations, we had the pleasure of being taken care of by the fabulous Victoria Morris & we basically let her take the show! We gave her a rough idea of our flavor profiles and what we wanted & she hit it all out of the park. Surprised us with multiple dishes that blew our minds & seriously, my taste buds were having a party. The vibe was immaculate inside as well, super dim and sexy & the music was on point. I can't wait to go back and visit again.
Went for a birthday celebration. Our server Jason was really good. Most of us were vegetarians and he walked us through the menu with patience. It was packed for a Friday evening. We had reservations and got a nice booth. I wouldn't have liked the tables , for the shear number of people. We all ordered a drink and a plate. None of us paid less than $80 each. There is tax and then there was hospitality tax and also tip 25% (which I gave) I think food was $40 but tax and tip was another $40. Our friend returned her enchiladas. It was stuffed with 100% carrot bites. The quesadilla was very bland, thank goodness for the spicy sauce. I really think they could have upped their menu with zucchini, broccoli, avocados or asparagus offering. Overall happy with the ambience. Food not good, parking is paid and all the tip and taxes ruined it for us.
The place looks like a bunker from outside but don't let that fool you, there's a lot of natural light inside and you can even see the owl building while you're seating. The day I went they had a wedding happening on the patio which tells you a lot about a place of good quality and service. I had the bone marrow tacos (a must)! And don't forget to get the mezcal shot out of the bone right after. Drinks are delicious and service was great, will come back!
Such a wonderful hidden gem. And I do mean hidden. We walked by twice and just happened to turn to see the sign at the right time and right angle. Seeing it was around 8pm, the black sign on a black building def didn't help. Once inside. We could see that the glass bricks are sorta one way, where you can see out but not really in. Clever. This has a very dark and intimate setting. We sat at the bar and were the only two there. Durham took great care of us providing ample time to review the menu and offering suggestions. We ordered a bottle of the Riesling and it was delightful. For food we got the suncheese tostado which is made of sunflower seeds with toppings. Very delicious and tastier than expected. Lobster flauta and it was extra crispy, the flavor was great, but if you're sharing, or heck even bitting it, be careful. And the 44 Farms NY Strip steak which was amazing as well. Last but not least, got the Arroz Con Leche for dessert, also a winner. The services was great too, really enjoyed the ambiance and Durhams service.
Comedor is an amazing restaurant! Their food is top notch and they often host special running events followed by delicious brunch at the restaurant. I'm mainly familiar with Comedor from their run club, geared toward Austin food industry personnel but welcome to all. Started 6 years ago by chef Philip Speer, the run club strives to "unite minds to achieve life balance and camaraderie through running." Today they held a tough 13-mile run to Mt. Bonnell, in collaboration with global brand Satisfy. It was cold and windy, but the brunch in the warm. hospitable restaurant made up for all the difficult hilly, chilly miles. The brunch buffet featured delightfully prepared light, custard-like eggs topped with cojita cheese, perfectly spiced potatoes, Satisfy-branded corn tortillas, and custard dessert cups topped with blueberries and bananas. It was a truly fun and delicious event by the run club at this great restaurant!
We came for a late Valentine's Day celebration. Breakdown: - bone marrow tacos (8/10): saw so many reviews about this. Definitely unique & amazing flavor, but it was quite greasy - fish tacos (4/10)
We enjoyed a great late night dinner here. The highlights were the aguachile, bone marrow tacos and cocktails. The misses were the quesadilla, a real miss, and the caesar salad, not horrible, just not great (though the croutons were delish!). The aguachile was light, bright, and just the right amount of spicy. The tacos were much heavier, but they were so flavorful and unique. That said, you need to be able to wrap your head around basically eating a FAT taco because that's what it is. Our server talked us in to doing a mezcal luge at the end of dinner? What's that, you ask? (I didn't know either) That is when you do a shot of mezcal from the bone that held the marrow. So gruesome! It was a nice touch though! Don't threaten US with a good time! Overall, awesome meal. Why 4 instead of 5 stars? The restaurant is a little hard to find, and I took in consideration that the salad was meh and the quesadilla was pretty bland with a heavy tortilla. The service was attentive and friendly, and I like that they were still serving at 10:15pm.
My colleague and I visited Comedor in the Warehouse District of Austin on a business trip, drawn by the strong Yelp reviews. Absent those you reviews, we never would have found it -- the façade is nearly black, and so is the sign, so it's easy to miss -- but the experience is definitely worth seeking out! We sat at the bar and shared several apps tapas-style. I ordered a standout cocktail made with Añejo Tequila -- bold and balanced. We began with tortilla chips, queso and a selection of house salsas - truly authentic and well done. The Bone Marrow Tacos (quelites, smoked butter, pecan gremolata) were exceptional; we liked them so much we ordered another round. The Quesadilla (heirloom masa, mushrooms, quesillo, smoked Fresno salsa) was gourmet and memorable. Order two, they're modest in size. The atmosphere and service both felt elevated yet relaxed. Overall: Comedor is a hidden gem of upscale modern Mexican cuisine and a top-tier cocktail bar. I'm giving it 5 stars and plan to return whenever I visit Austin. It's that good.
2 years ago
Worth the hype and we enjoyed our dinner very much. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food was great and the flavoring was balance and strong. We tried a variety of dishes and enjoyed the majority of the dishes. Oaxaca influences are apparent in the dishes and drinks we had. We had four dishes "para la mesa ( for the table) and two entrees and 1 dessert for two people. You need to bring people to share and eat. My favorite is the octopus tostada because it had the most flavor out of all the dishes we ordered. The entree dishes, it was great but I would love to have a side or two with it or even tortilla serve with it. I order a la carte the tortilla to eat with the entree as they don't really come with anything but that one fish or pork...just need something extra. Otherwise food and drinks - no complaint. Happy Sharing!! read more
4 years ago
Guaranteed you will walk past looking for the door - such a cool place but very unassuming from the outside. It's fairly small but offers three seating options - high table, restaurant or patio. The patio is beautiful and feels like you just have a giant skylight. Great service and staff. If you're checking out the menu and planning ahead, everything is served as small plates to share with the table. We had bone marrow tacos - you scoop out the bone marrow and fill a tortilla, and it melts in your mouth. The chocolate dessert was very rich but we shared so all good. We also had the sorbet, pork Pibil tacos (YES) as well as the fish and some vegetarian options. Also some great cocktails! read more
Outstanding dining experience! First, the restaurant's architecture + interior design is crazy impressive. As you walk in, Comedor has that New York City restaurant feel with high ceilings and modern/industrial design. We ordered the following, with brief comments regarding each: Starters: 1) Smoked Tuna, Octopus & Shrimp Tostada, Cilantro Emulsion, Salsa Macha. Tasty, but you literally get one tostada! I would recommend avoiding this plate. It's way too small to even eat by yourself. 2) Chicken Liver Mousse, Churro, Beets, Apple. Not the best chicken liver mousse I've had. 3) Quesadilla, Texas Mushrooms, Huitlacoche, Quesillo de Oaxaca. Exemplary example of what a traditional Mexican quesadilla from this region tastes like. 4) Bone Marrow Tacos, Quelites, Smoked Butter, Hoja Santa-Pecan Gremolata. This one is a must order item and maybe one of the best plates I've had this year!! Platos Fuertes: 1) Spanish Octopus, Black Garlic Mole, Quinoa. Very good, but only if you like Mole. 2) Halibut a la Plancha, Mole Verde, Turnip, Fennel. Very tasty and a generous portion. 3) Peeler Ranch Coulotte, Chichilo Negro Mole. My second favorite plate on the Menu--again you have to like Mole. All together, this is a 5 Star Austin restaurant, much like what you would encounter in NY, DC or San Francisco. read more
5 years ago
From the outside, this place looks like a hidden nightclub. You come in, and you're transformed to a chic, sexy, and dimly lit restaurant. The service is fast and our server, Cal or Kal (unsure on spelling), was kind and helped with recommendations. That said, the drinks were creative and superb, but the food was not fantastic. Wanted to love this place, but between the 4 of us we split 6 dishes and 5/6 were not awesome. The tostadas had good flavor, but tortillas were so too hard I thought I'd break a tooth. Additionally, the pork cheek dish was 90% rice and lacked depth. However, the NY strip was sublime, I believe our server said she was unable to think of anything else while consuming and the whole table agreed; an absolute must if you're dining! If we come back to Austin, I'd try this again, but would hope the flavors and menu evolve to meet the scale of atmosphere and price point. read more
The marker for the restaurant on google maps is off so be careful to look for their sign outside the door (see some pictures already posted of the entrance) because the sign is not grand and when we walked past it at first it wasn't lit up or anything so it kind of looked like someone graffitied the wall. It's a little hard to find but once inside you know you've food a good food trove. Dark and moody - very low lights , architectural dream vibes. One of the staff told us they're barely open 7 months but they were the busiest restaurant on the street. The building was once a parking lot as well, and now a restaurant. We had 2 drinks, a camomile tea mezcal cocktail and michelada. Their house made michelada had a lot of the Lucas/Chile spices on the rim and at the bottom of the cup. Can pack a little bit of spice but overall it wasn't the best michelada I've had. Other cocktail wasn't too sweet and just right. Onto the "tomal" filled with barbacoa- I really liked all the tastes associated with this simple dish. There was guacamole paste and mole paste on the top and all balanced well. The bone marrow tacos came with 6 small corn tortillas in a tortilla warmer. With four hefty bone marrows filled with delicious filling (and pralines it seemed?) I would have liked maybe 8 corn tortillas so we didn't have to pack the other tacos but we ended up so full after the 5th taco! While the flavors here are amazing, it remastered a tad greasy. Amazing service. read more
3 years ago
Really good food in Austin. Was delighted by the overall menu and couldn't ask for a better meal. read more
I would go here for the atmosphere alone. It's located in what was previously a parking lot, and I must say that the owners did a fantastic job with the construction. The entry is a little hard to find, and if you didn't know that it was a restaurant, you would think that it's a vacant space. Enter through the door on the side. The interior is open to the outside seating, so don't be afraid if there is only outside seating available. There are heaters and blankets for everyone. The place is small, so I would recommend making a reservation. The cocktail menu is extensive and prices are about what you would expect (average $15). The food menu is small and changes frequently, I was told. My favorite item that we had were the bone marrow tacos. They are pricey ($33), but worth it. I especially loved that they come to the table deconstructed, so I was able to enjoy just the marrow by itself. We also had the fritters, quesadillas, barbacoa tamales, and the grilled octopus. With exception of the octopus, everything was good. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the octopus. For the price ($25), you don't get much, and it was overdressed and overcooked. I would not recommend it. All in all, I liked the food, but I wasn't overly impressed with it. I would definitely come here again to enjoy the atmosphere and have some cocktails, and perhaps share the marrow with someone who was willing to share the cost. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
One of my favorite spots in Austin! The ambience of the place made it a great date spot, and the food and service was amazing! The overall presentation, flavors, and the ambience was 10/10. Drinks: - Comedor Margarita: Very citrusy and delicious. I'm not the biggest fan of tequila, but found myself loving the house marg. (Also got complimentary champagne for our anniversary!) Appetizer: - Dayboat Scallop Crudo: It came with a strong sauce that worked very well with the flavoring of the fish. It did have a nice kick of spice to it, which we loved! Main: - Arugula Salad: Great portion for two to split. They had shaved pork rinds as the croutons which made the texture of the salad fun and yummy. - Cooks Venture Half Chicken: 10/10 would recommend. This was our FAVORITE thing on the menu! The skin on the chicken was cooked to a crisp, and the mole sauce under paired very nicely to the flavoring of the chicken. It was tender, juicy, moist, and I am still dreaming about eating this dish again. Dessert: - Lemon sorbet: Loved that it came with coconut shavings in the dish, and was a good way to wrap up our night. read more
Came here for some margaritas and food with a friend. We were able to sit at the bar bc we went on the earlier side but you now even need an reservation for the bar area! So keep that in mind. Tip: It's located right by garage bar, the door is large black and unmarked - can be a bit hard to find. They do have valet available right in that garage next to it. The service and drinks were great! I had the comedor margarita. For food we shared the quesadilla with veggies and mushrooms as well as the tacos al vapor. Highly recommend both! Also had dessert- I can't remember what it's called but HIGHLY recommend- see photo below. In the center was warm chocolate! read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
Comedor is an incredibly dark restaurant, both hard to find on the outside and hard to navigate on the inside. That said, it has beautiful architecture and reminds me of being in Mexico at a dark restaurant at night. The bone marrow is the best I have ever had due to the combination of the delicious gremolata topping and accompaniments. We really loved the tostada and cocktails as well. In all, I'd say this is a must visit restaurant in Austin, but as far as modern Mexican food goes I would recommend ATX Cocina as the best in Austin. There is room for two great contemporary Mexican restaurants, and they both offer a unique and delicious menu. read more
2 years ago
Comedor knocks it out if the park every single time we visit. The seasonal menu is always fresh, unique, and crave-able. The margaritas are a must try, and the restaurant is beautiful. The courses come out in a timely fashion and they are meant to be shared. read more
3 years ago
Comedor has been on my radar for the longest time and it's a shame I didn't try it sooner. The building is spectacular and makes for great ambiance. The service was superb. Probably the best service I've experienced in a long time. Tuna is not my favorite but their tuna aguachile was so good with the perfect amount of spice. Our waiter suggested we eat it with a spoon and he was spot on. The Caesar salad was disappointing. The manchego was a nice touch but regretted ordering it and it only had one anchovy. The smoked fish taquitos were good but the Veracruzana sauce they were on top of was the star of that dish. The tamal de pato was delicious and I'm not big on tamales or mole, but WOW! The bone marrow tacos are a must. The gremolata stole the show. However, the best dish of the night was the NY strip. Every component highlighted the need to perfection. Originally we had ordered the lamb barbacoa but they ran out and I'm glad they did cause the steak was such a great choice. The Oaxaca margarita hit the spot but my second drink (cannot remember the name) was too strong for my taste. There's so many dishes in the menu that sound interesting and probably are delicious that I will be back sooner rather than later. read more
If you are celebrating an anniversary, this is the place to go. We were given a handwritten card and it made the occasion all the more special. Some tips: -Getting a reservation was simple but they do charge $25 per person if you end up cancelling -Street parking is almost impossible to find. They do have a parking lot right next door and offer valet -The restaurant is also slightly hidden so keep a look-out for a large set of doors and a really small sign -Happy hour menu is only if you are sitting at the bar! This review is mainly based on the service, ambiance, and drinks (seeing as we ordered only one appetizer and about 4 drinks each). The service was impeccable. Our server was Tyler. He was incredibly knowledgable and checked in on us often. If you are overwhelmed by the drink menu, just ask! He recommended some off-menu cocktails and ran through the entire mezcal menu with us. Sit outside if possible!! The greenery, the bar space displaying all their liquor, and the overall ambiance of their dining area is perfect. It is obvious that the owners really care about the atmosphere and dining experience. Even the bowls and spoons were very chic. I NEED to come back to try the bone marrow tacos. read more
2 years ago
This was our second time in Comedor and we had an amazing experience. We celebrated our anniversary here and had a fantastic time. Holly our server was amazing and everyone overall was very attentive to our needs. We had the bone marrow tacos again and they were perfect. Very very rich. The cocktails were amazing I loved the comedor martini it was a perfect blend of flavors. The entire place was dark and perfectly moody. Definitely smaller plates so make sure you order many things. We got three plates and a dessert and it was perfect for us. We can't wait to go back! read more
We loved this new Austin addition to the restaurant scene. I beautiful decor. Fabulous courtyard patio. Garage doors into the dining areas for spring and fall will be lovely. Such cool space, architectural details. Maitre D' was super welcoming and professional. Waitstaff team were friendly, helpful with ingredients, how to eat, context of the menu, favorites, etc. The perfect Austin cool, friendly, professional, knowledgeable combination. Dishes we tried: Bone Marrow Tacos (of course!) amazing so full after eating ONE taco with one spoonful of marrow! The octopus with black and green mole (so so tasty!). The Fish special (tonight Halibut with green mole and jicama slaw) was amazing and tasty. We will be back to try more dishes! We recommend you try Comedor. What a lovely AUSTIN dining experience, date night. read more
We went here for dinner for our friend's 30th birthday when visiting Austin, TX! Amazing Mexican-inspired food and drinks and impeccable service. We were a little thrown off when we entered the restaurant as it was VERY dim lighting (50 shades of grey-esq vibes because the full restaurant had dark interior style and was completely dark with little candle lights on the tables). We tried a bunch of dishes to share between 7 gals: - Ranch Ribeye - meat was tender and very flavorful; one of our top picks - Hongas Tostada - beautiful flavors with a kick and the pickles accompanied with it was a great touch. - Half Chicken - very moist and not much to say here. - Bone Marrow Tacos - can't go wrong with bone marrow - its literally meat butter. one of our top picks - Smoked Tuna, Octopus, Shrimp Tostados - Shrimp Tacos - one of our favorites My favorite thing about the meal was the blue corn tortilla accompanied with many dishes - it was warm and a different type of tortilla I've ever tasted. Never seen it here in Boston, MA. In summary, I would check it out for a special occasion dinner if in Austin, TX as it is on the pricier end. read more
5 years ago
First time in Austin and asked around for a cool "nice"/bougie spot and a bunch of people recommended Comedor. WTF was I thinking not utilizing this glorious platform and trusting real life humans?! OK I get the cool dark, trendy, Mexican vampire vibe but that doesn't mean everyone working there has to act like a blood thirsty model at Paris fashion week who can't be bothered with customer service. My wife and I were told that we could leave by the manager after we relayed our honest opinions of our experience despite the fact that she had come over to our table on her own accord. I got ahead of myself... so the experience.... We weren't ravenous because we had indulged in a few tacos at our hotel pool, the Fairmont, and wow those were spectacular. Oh sorry, Comedor review, battling my subconscious that tried to erase this terrible trendy Austin experience from my memory. We ordered the Tuna Aguachile and Tacos. Oh and when in Rome, some mescal. First, the alcoholic part. I ADORE mescal solely due to the fact that it's a smokey cousin of tequila. I asked the waiter for a suggestion, mentioning that, and was pointed towards two options. Side note, my wife pulled out her compact make up mirror and tried to see the waiter but couldn't... too dark a restaurant or VAMPIRE??? Presentation was traditional with orange and worm salt however the mescal, while smokey, reminded me of some Appalachia moonshine with a heavy dry bite. Call me what you wish but I've had bottles (remember "alcoholic") of mescal far superior that cost the same price as the glass. And now to the Tuna Aguachile. We were excited because the waiter mentioned "sushi grade tuna" but never expected the unpleasant heat that it would be doused in. The fish was placed in a melon and chile sauce that was unbearable. My wife and I live off of spicy food but I think someone in the kitchen went a little overboard, at least on our dish, making every bite quite distracting from the beautiful cut of fish. It got to the point where we were literally scraping the fish along the edge of the dish in order to free the tuna from the nasty fire melon sauce. Sad. Two positives on the tacos; the tortilla and the aesthetic. Flavor didn't do much and after finally cooling down from the tuna dish we were excited to wash that disappointment down the pipes but alas, no. So whatever, food and drink was a flop we were ready to pay our bill, tip our waiter, and find somewhere else to drink the misery away BUT THEN the manager came over. We are an honest pair of people so we told her our thoughts then asked her where she was from, Florida, and my wife told her that her friends from Miami were joining us the following day and then concluded with "but that's not really Florida". There was a slight reaction in Mrs. Comedor's eyes, noticeable even in the darkness and with the face mask, so we shifted to inquiring on any other suggestions for food in Austin. My wife said that she wanted the Texas food experience, I corrected her and stated that we were looking for the bbq experience because the rest of the food in Texas was so so... We were then told that we could leave and she stormed off. Get a grip, we all have a opinions and you're welcome to receive or dismiss them but being in management, especially in hospitality, you've got to keep it together. As stated above, the tacos at the Fairmont pool were superior to this place at half the cost AND YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE. Go at your own risk, I don't know how we made it out alive with all those thirsty vampires working there. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Yum! The tacos are excellent but the ginger cocktail was my favorite. The staff is great and very attentive. Comedor has a nice ambience and I love how it is tucked away in the heart of downtown. When you walk in, it instantly opens up to a beautiful room with natural light coming through. Certainly a unique set up that is perfect for date night or a fun night with friends. I wish they wouldn't charge you if you miss your reservation though - it definitely makes me think twice about scheduling with friends that may have to cancel a few hours before our dinner date because of their work schedule. Overall, lovely staff, delicious food and wonderful ambience. Highly recommend! read more
7 years ago
We had a delicious (and surprisingly affordable) brunch here. When you walk in, you're immediately stunned by the soaring, modern architecture. It's truly a beautiful space. They have a gorgeous patio outside too. We had a reservation but the place wasn't crowded. All the employees were dressed in suits (fancy!), but they were still very friendly. Unlike dinner, which is more family-style, you can order your own plate during brunch. But definitely share if you want. For 2, we shared the pambazo torta and pan dulce. The torta, stuffed with red chorizo, potatoes, guac, refried beans, and a fried egg, was huge and SO good. It had the perfect flavor profile in each bite. The pan dulce came with 4 pastries: elotes scone, mole & chocolate babka, guava & queso kolache, and ensaimada. All of them were buttery and delicious; I love how they creatively incorporated Mexican flavors. The selections change each weekend, but I'm sure they're all great. The portions were large. We split the torta and took some pastries to-go. Brunch was a steal, especially compared to the pricey dinner. However, I've noticed that their prices have increased a lot since when I visited (around $3-4 extra per plate). Seems a little fishy, but costs are expensive these days. I want to come back to try the taco tasting happy hour! read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Authentic, refined, modern Mexican cuisine like what you would find in Mexico City's Polanco District. A la "Javier Placentia" or "Enrique Olivera" - Those names alone will give you an idea of what kind of dishes are coming out of the kitchen at Comedor. I do not award many "5" star reviews, but this is one of them - very worthy! I'll start with the ambience which is neo-modernistic and chic. Wood meets black iron floor to ceiling windows and brick that opens to the sky in some parts along with full size trees and other natural elements. Very comfortable seating and an atmosphere that transcends a conventional dining experience. The Servers appear to have just a few tables they are tending to, so our service was very attentive and personable. The cocktail mixology was cutting-edge and were all handmade. I recommend the Oaxaca Margarita, which was perfectly balanced with Reposado, Mescal, lime, lemon and Cointreau - one of the best margaritas I've ever had and that's saying a lot since I'm from San Diego, CA. I can honestly say I did not recognize 90% of what was on the menu - which was so wonderful! We trusted our server to guide us through it and, as a party of seven, we decided to try 7 different items and share "tapas style" - that was the perfect call! Things like bone marrow tacos, blue fin aguachile, live scallop crudo, mole, Spanish style octopus "Pulpo en su Tinta", goat barbacoa and an array of Mexican vegetables and tostada's thoughtfully spiced (habanero ash emersion for example). The flavor combinations were out-of-this world, and everything was prepared perfectly and plated so beautifully. The dessert menu did not disappoint either- they are too hard to explain but artfully presented containing a glorious blend of nuts, caramels, gelato, chocolate and crisp. The texture and flavors were very memorable. What a great experience this was, and the price was very reasonable (under $90 person including 3-4 cocktails each + tip). Perhaps it was because we ordered Tapas style - but we were all very full and satisfied. read more
5 years ago
Very interesting and tasty combinations. We have visited for dinner and brunch and have not been disappointed. Take a tasting menu approach and try several dishes. Along with the photos pictured, we also had chiles en nogada, and the Bone marrow tacos. It can be spicy, but not overwhelming. The cocktails complement the menu very well. Deserts are yummy. Service is phenomenal. We will be back! read more
4 years ago
Snagged a lucky last minute reservation to Comedor while visiting from Kansas City. They sat us 30 minutes early, which was amazing. The restaurant is beautiful, really nice aesthetic touches through out. Our table was in the open air area of the dining room, which was perfect for the weather. Ordered a ton off the menu but only managed to get a few pictures, sometimes you just have to enjoy what you're eating and forget about the phone. We loved basically everything we got but one of the fish tortas, which was just ok. Mezcal Margarita was delicious, bone marrow tacos are super rich, so definitely recommend splitting between more than 2 people, and getting dessert is a must. TIP: Visit Garage, next door. It's a super cute cocktail bar great for pre or after dinner drinks! read more
Comedor is the spot! The space is aesthetically stunning and it's my go-to restaurant to bring out of town visitors. The dining room and patio are both great options and can be booked via Resy. I credit Comedor for my newfound taste for bone marrow. Those tacos are so decadent and seem to get better every time. A fun experience that is available but less publicized during covid is to use the emptied bones as a luge to do a mezcal shot. One note for those with lower spice tolerance, the jalapeños here are HOT. I don't know where they source those but they are no joke! read more
6 years ago
This is in my top 3 favorite restaurants in Austin. The restaurant design is beautiful. The food is such an incredible take on oaxacan food. Anytime someone is in town I bring them here. So my review is not about the food or anything. It's about the bad taste the management staff left after I brought 11 people to dine here for my birthday. I was torn between here and a private room at Hestia for my birthday dinner. I chose Comedor because I thought the shared plates and food would be a better flow/vibe. (This is after the governor removed all restrictions) Comedor chose to keep their rules for covid. So maximum of 10 people per table, so two of my guests were in a booth next to us which was weird but fine we accepted it. The problem was when we were getting ready to leave after spending $1500 there, everyone had their masks on ready to leave when a woman came over and said if we're standing to wear a mask and at the same time we realized someone was in the restroom and we stopped to wait. So my brother sat back down in our booth and she comes over to him and says no you can leave. The policy is if you are seated you don't need a mask. He SAT down the second she said if you are standing to wear a mask. So for her to come and attempt to kick him out was extremely disrespectful, especially when there are no other safety measures put in place. If you care about protecting people from covid- you would not have a restaurant at 100% capacity, a kitchen packed with workers not six feet apart. The three people at the host stand are not even a foot apart. The virtue signaling this restaurant puts on as a facade for people as a covid friendly place is disgusting. I don't respect hypocrisy and the management team there chooses it, so I am choosing to not spend my money here for the time being. It was such a SOUR way to end what was a lovely dinner. read more
5 years ago
Perfect ambience for couples. You hardly see bright light any where. Its Candle lit. Food its really different compared to traditional Mexican places. Its more like Mexican Fusion. We enjoyed the food. Best part is the dessert - Mexican Affogato. What a perfect ending!! read more
5 years ago
I was a lil disappointed with this place. Maybe because I had high expectations but it was not as I expected. The place look really cool and has a nice vibe. The drinks were ok but I was expecting amazing margaritas and it was just ok. Nothing special about it. The service was really good and Pablo was very attentive. He identified everything vegetarian on the menu for me, what was not a lot but enough options. Unfortunately our reservation was quite late so they were out of the salad I want to try so I went with the other salad, which I regretted completely. It was basically a lot of greens, some bitter ones that I dont usually see in restaurant salads and the dressing was on the bottom of the plate instead of the top of the salad, so it was really hard to mix and feel the dressing flavor. The mushrooms tostadas was pretty good but the tostada was a lil too hard. The mushroom tacos was very good and very spicy too. The food overall was good but it took for ever to get to our table. Pablo said it was because it was a busy time, which I disagree a lil since it was after 10pm and the restaurant was starting to slow down actually. Anyway nobody likes to wait too long for they dinner. read more
1 year ago
I visited Comedor a few weeks back and was excited to finally try them out. My only complaint is my stomach isn't big enough to try everything! I reserved a high top to enjoy happy hour mid-week, which I definitely recommend. The taco options on the HH menu blew me away - specifically the Texas Mushrooms & Huitlacoche. That taco packed a punch of flavor, so don't shy away from the veggie options. I ordered each taco on the menu to split with my husband - if you are ordering multiple dishes to share, a single taco is enough for two people. By far, THE most amazing dish of the night was Smoked Tuna, Octopus and Shrimp Tostada - topped with a cilantro emulsion and salsa macha. Now, everything was good, but the tostada was insanely good. I almost reordered, but was too full :( Of course, I had to try to famous bone marrow tacos and they did not disappoint. The mix of of buttery bone marrow and pecan germolata is a unique and delicious bite. I could go on and on - the drinks were also top notch, along with the dessert. Overall, we ordered a variety of dishes and not a single one was a miss. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more
Stopped in for dinner with my boss. Long story short, fantastic meal. We took the waiters suggestion and ordered the tuna aguachile, huitlacoche quesadilla, smoked cabbage, and bone marrow. All of them were delicious but the cabbage and bone marrow were life changing. Great cocktails and service to boot. Can't wait to bring more folks to check it out. read more
3 years ago
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501 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701
Warehouse District, Downtown
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(512) 499-0977
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Is there outdoor seating? If so, are there heaters during cold weather?
Yes about outdoor (and pretty well spaced for social distancing). In addition, when booking online, it was possible to book an outside table (and if not, to call the restaurant). I believe yes as well about the heaters but not 100% sure, so calling…
Is it hard to find parking nearby?
No There-is a parking garage next door to Comedor on 5th Street
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