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    Comedor

    4.1 (566 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndMexican
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Diya T.

    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.

    Bone Marrow Tacos
    Michael M.

    So, I'll preface this review with this place has great food and service. But honestly, I was annoyed with my experience. I heard about the happy hour here so I booked a reservation at 5 pm with my wife. We showed up at 5 pm sharp. Even though the restaurant opens at 5 and we showed up at 5, we ended up waiting about 15 minutes to get seated. Mind you, happy hour is only one hour here. As soon as we sat down, we were handed their food and drink menu. It did not display any happy hour items. We asked our waitress if we could see the happy hour menu. She informed us that you have to sit in the bar area to get happy hour prices and that the bar area was full. So, we made reservations at 5 pm, we showed up at 5 pm and somehow, we were unable to get any happy hour items. The regular menu has the same items as happy hour, but triple the price. We had planned to try more items on their menu. However, once we realized we could not get happy hour prices, we only ordered two food items and no drinks. Two food items alone cost about $60 and didn't fill us up. Personally, I felt bamboozled. I'm not sure why you would promote and advertise a happy hour knowing that happy hour is only available for people sitting in the bar area. The bar area can only fit maybe 10% of the people in the bar. It feels like they try to trick you to come in with advertising happy hour but don't give you the full details on how to get the happy hour items. The food and service were good, but I was so turned off by having to pay triple the price I was expecting to that I'm not sure if I would return.

    Emma A.

    Best food ever and gluten free. Amazing service. No seed oils. Local farms. Great drinks

    Arranzo con leche
    Angela B.

    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.

    Custard Dessert cup with blueberries and banana
    Fellman B.

    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!

    Caesar salad. Liked the cheese and croutons, otherwise, meh.
    Gina M.

    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.

    A tequila cocktail (I forget the name) that was exceptional!
    Dave R.

    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.

    SPICY TUNA CRUDO
    Brynn B.

    Comedor is a very trendy upscale Mexican restaurant. The yellow fin and fish tacos were SO good. The ribeye was okay. . . There are certainly better steaks in atx- wasn't a huge fan of the mole with the steak. We sat at the bar. The drinks were good (strong!) and bartenders were funny and kind. I will be back here to dine again.

    Hummus with pickled vegetables
    Mallory P.

    Comedor balances atmosphere and execution well. Valet parking is smooth and convenient, and inside the space is dark, moody, and energetic without feeling overdone. Service was confident and thoughtful. Our server guided us through the menu, and we followed their recommendations, ordering family-style across sections. Portions and pacing felt intentional and well judged. The hummus with pickled vegetables is layered and bright, with just enough acidity to keep it balanced. The bone marrow tacos are the standout. Rich, indulgent, and subtly sweet in a way that tempers the fat rather than overwhelming it. The half chicken is simply and expertly done, relying on solid technique instead of flash. Lively room, strong hospitality, and food that clearly knows what it is doing. Will definitely be back.

    Bone marrow tacos
    Valeria G.

    Blake was a great host,great service. Bone marrow tacos, steak tacos, fish tacos, and pork milanesa were phenomenal.ambiance was great too, relaxed and nestled. Will be back again!!

    Holy shit. What an experience...you find your way through an ominous dark door to reveal what feels like a secret society of people who know they are in the best spot in Austin. As a chef from dallas, I was a bit apprehensive for the first 30 seconds and then I was greeted by Ella at the bar.. immediately warm and welcoming. She made not only a fantastic cocktail but also a great conversation! Then comes in Jenny , an equally prepared foodie, cocktail professional and with a heart of gold. The food is to die for. We shared bone marrow tacos, a crab dip that was out of this world and a smattering of other delicacies.. I couldn't be more grateful for such an incredible experience... it's a must try when staying in downtown Austin

    Tamal de Chicolate
    Rodrigo C.

    Omg!!!! Best dessert I have ever had. As you can see by the pictures I started to try them before taking pics. Well my favorite was the helado de plátano. Very settle, not too sweet and with the candied cocoa nibs it was perfect. The tamal de chocolate was one of rarest dessert flavors I ever tasted. A strong chocolate flavor but it had a Tamal taste. Is like they did the masa with chocolate . Overall with desserts taste, service and ambience this spot was fire. I need to comeback to try the food.

    Heirloom hominy hummus.
    Auntie P.

    This was our first time dining at Comedor. We were a group of 4. We were seated at the back of the restaurant which gave us a view of the modern glass enclosed section of the restaurant. The margaritas were delicious. Our server was very helpful in guiding us thru the menu to ensure we ordered enough dishes. We did not try their famous bone marrow tacos, but we did enjoy the tacos de pescado, the enfrijolada, which you could add the huitlacoche for and extra $12 but they were out of it. We loved the grilled beets, carrots, papas fritas, and the tacos de res. Despite how satisfied we were we decided to try the Citrus Pavola - the only disappointing thing we had. This is a $$$$ restaurant so if you are wanting to try it, go for Happy Hour, only available at the bar. The entrance can be tricky to find as the building and the sign are black.

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    Are there gluten free options?

    The entire dinner menu is gluten free

    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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