The best and most authentic Mexican food in Charlottesville is in downtown Belmont. I have lived in Mexico and travel there frequently and must say that Benos and his team have nailed it! The simple menu has one list of dishes that are the mainstays, the other side of the menu are rotating items. We sampled the mole, chili rellenos, and the halibut fish tacos. All of them were wonderfully prepared with nuanced, and authentic Oaxacan flavors. The mole was like reminded me of the mole our Mexican hosts would prepare for special occasions, a true labor of love. The chili rellenos were the best I have had north of the border. The show stopper were the fish tacos, off the rotating side of the menu. The fish was perfectly cooked and served in a corn tortillas and seasoned perfectly with citrus and soft heat to highlight the sweet, fresh halibut. The restaurant is in a small space, and it exudes a warmth and charm that is a reflection of the owners personality. read more

Conmole - Halibut Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The food was amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful. We learned that the food is made from family recipes, and it truly felt like the love of generations came through the meal. read more

I've never left a review but... We had a reservation for 6 PM that we made a week in advance and at 8 PM they told us we had to leave because there was another reservation they never told us that we made our reservation. Then the hostess told me I should leave and never come back. After I paid $225 for a few margaritas! Everything needed salt and hot sauce. It was less than impressive. read more

Conmole did an amazing job with our takeout order this week. The chicken mole "package" came with a tamale, empanada and cauliflower and an avocado sauce. Enough food for two people and leftovers. Tip big, they are working hard. On time pickup and food was fresh, hot and delicious. No photos--we ate it! read more

Most authentic Oaxacan Mexican restaurant we've found. All the mole dishes are amazing! You can be served tapas style or single dishes which we didn't realize, we chose tapas style! Tamales were also very good, I recommend to vegetarian one. The restaurant is very accommodating to vegetarians. They are good with gluten free allergy, less good with dairy allergies unfortunately. Expect to pay $20-$30 for food per person. Perhaps less if you're vegetarian. read more

Eat here now Holy sh*t. This place is some kind of hidden gem. I was looking up somewhere to eat on a Saturday and this was the only open spot. We came here with low expectations and WOW they were beyond exceeded. Every. Single. Tapas. We ordered was amazing. YOU MUST EAT HERE ASAP. This is hard to say because I want to keep it my own secret, but for your sake eat here. You will not be disappointed. Service, drinks and food were A+. read more

My husband and I were looking for something unique with outdoor seating during these strange COVID times. This was our first date night since March and we couldn't have picked a better place! We got 4 things to try and share; all were amazing and we struggled to pick a favorite. My husband also got the watermelon margarita and said it was the best he has ever had. We would love to return and make this a regular occurrence! read more

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Food was delicious and had great service. Ordered the pork tacos and the pipian mole. The mole flavor / seasoning was perfect, you can tell everything is made fresh. The pork tacos were great, would have enjoyed a bit more vinegar / bite (it does comes with a lime). The place just opened in October - I loved the food and the staff is very friendly, I'm sure it will become very popular over time. read more

What a find! On our way to DC, we stopped in Charlottesville. After getting a few recommendations from locals, we went to the Belmont area, where I think there are probably 8 or 9 restaurants. On a Thursday night, the streets weren't overly busy but the first 3 places we stopped were booked with reservations for the entire evening. On our 4th try, Conmole had seating. We had a table on the patio with a great view of the people walking by. The food was incredible. The mussels were in a cilantro sauce that was out of this world, unique but the cilantro wasn't over overpowering. We then had an order of the tacos and enchiladas (with a wonderful mole sauce). Two each and great to share tapas style. We were going to get the tamales (next time) but we were getting full and went straight for dessert. Had the cheesecake flan that was out of this world. Great flavor and lighter than a normal cheesecake. read more

Conmole is delicious! We've done pickup orders from them a few times during the pandemic, and they've also been great with prep and bringing it out (masked and gloved). The food itself is wonderful--the mole negro is our favorite, and the corn masa chochoyotes that accompany the vegetarian version of the moles are amazing! We've also tried and enjoy the aguacate relleno, the frijol molido mole, the guajillo mole, the tamales, and the rice (all vegetarian; all vegan except guajillo). We're so happy they're in Charlottesville read more

Loved this place!! Considerate staff, fun menu, delicious food and great ambience. A great place if you're looking to be Covid-safe- outdoor seating only (a patio with 3 tented-in walls and heaters) but we were plenty warm the whole time. Cocktails were fun and my Palomita was served in a beautiful ceramic cup. read more

Food is absolutely delicious...but horrendously overpriced. Two tacos are $12 - and they are no more remarkable than the fare at La Michoacána or Al Carbon. I personally paid $27 (no tip included) for a glass of red wine and 5 jumbo shrimp in molé sauce. That is all. Nothing else. Not even a spoon to get all the sauce. I feel like this will not last long unless the offerings become more substantial. read more

Came here for a date night a couple of weeks ago and it was incredible. The quality is absolutely top notch. We got the cauliflower, a meat (chorizo) empanada, a shrimp mole, and tacos. Every dish was so delicious and unique. It was just the right amount of food and we can't wait to go back! read more

This tiny, cozy spot ruins any hope of romance or intimacy with its (delightful) thumping Latin techno soundtrack, but the food and service more than compensate. Comal leans heavily on its outstanding salsas, so good you'll want to eat them with a spoon. (Order some of the velvety, fresh-made corn tortillas or crisp bread to sop them up. No one will judge you.) These salsas enhance and elevate simple but superbly prepared ingredients for a modestly pricey but totally worthwhile experience. Our dishes took their time getting out of the kitchen, but didn't disappoint when they arrived: cauliflower sautéed with egg, salt, and pepper, then paired with a knockout salsa verde; a perfectly tender chile relleno filled with chunky veggies and adrift in a lagoon of bright, spicy orange salsa; huge grilled shrimp smothered in an intensely smoky green salsa; and a pair of fall-off-the-bone pork ribs in an earthy red sauce. Finished off with a perfect little cup of tres leches cake, we had a wonderful meal and a great night out. read more

The hype is right. Conmole is a fantastic little gem on the overrated Charlottesville food scene. NOTE: before you go any further, there are no chips, salsa, chimichangas and refried beans. THIS is not THAT place. We tore through the menu and had a little of everything...in fact just when we thought we were done, we went for "one more dish". No complaints. That dish was the Mole Negro con Pollo. And, we are so glad we did. But, we had no choice but to pass on Postres. Each dish had layers of flavors and great presentations. Engaging with owner Benos was a delight as we heard stories of his grandmothers cooking and her signature roasted black bean mole which was a truly unique flavor that I could not tie back to anything similar I ever had. This is a short listed place that I look forward to going back to. In fact we were disappointed to find out there is no intention of ever being open for lunch. This is because the time and effort in making the different Moles would make that impossible; unless they were will to work 20 hour days. The restaurant is small (and cozy) so either get there early or expect a wait. read more

Best meal I've had in Charlottesville. A true gem. All the drinks and food were fantastic. We can't wait to go back! I can not recommend it enough read more

Wow what a fantastic place to eat! Stylish and quaint. Traditional flavors with modern flair. Perfect for your vegetarian friends as mostly everything is meat optional! We were blown away by the squash blossom empanadas! read more

My husband and I loved, loved, loved our meal at Comal! We were lucky enough to get to try everything on the menu, and start to finish, it's one of the best meals we've had in Charlottesville! (And we go out a lot.) Favorites were the Enfrijoladas con Carne Asada and the Costillas al Ajillo. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

Superb "comida mexicana" in Charlottesville's Belmont neighborhood, within walking distance to downtown and a quick drive from the University area. New items every week plus some classic dishes (chicken mole, slow-cooked pork ribs with guajillo) that are always available. Vegetarian and vegan options. Excellent selection of beers and one of the very best (and most affordable!) "wines by the glass" menus in Charlottesville. Very reasonable prices and great service. read more