Impressive food and friendly service. Clearly authentic and family owned. A bit of an unassuming interior but the food was what we were there for. Server was clearly busy and many tables were left uncleared throughout our time there but it didn't seem to be a big issue, there were still available seating options. Had a lovely chat with her when we left and she was clearly proud and excited to hear we loved it. She suggested some specials to check out when they had them. I was led astray by the comments that it came without sides and ordered sides - won't do that again, the dishes were generous proportioned and came with beans. The side of Spanish rice was delicious so we'd still likely do that but share it. Guacamole was bright, fresh, and tasty with the homemade chips. Absolutely looking forward to a return visit! read more

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The mole here is the real deal! Complex and deep in flavors. I order mole everywhere I travel hoping for the best but expecting mediocre. I was pleasantly impressed. Plus, they give you plenty of the sauce. Bravo to this unassuming strip mall eatery. read more

El Comal Mexican Cuisine - Chicken enchiladas with delicious mole. - Mexican Near Me - Williston, Vermont

Another excellent meal! Oaxacan totopos are excellent with guacamole, order extras. Mostly à la carte so not cheap but worth it. We both had chicken (whole leg) molé, the sweet and the hot. So good! Just wish they had a good vegetable dish or salad to balance out meal. Had a very good margarita too. The decor could use some greenery to brighten up the sparse but clean interior. Service is friendly. Figure 50 per person. Always forget to get photo of molé, too eager to dig in it's so good. Served only with beans and a few lettuce leaves. read more

El Comal Mexican Cuisine - Totopos and nice portion of guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Williston, Vermont

110% Homemade, as in from scratch. Delicious and perfect portions. Super friendly staff. They pour a fabulous fresh margarita even if a bit expensive, worth it! There are a new restaurant so they're still working on their ambience. Keep spending your money there so they can invest more in the restaurant. This place needs to stay around! read more

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The food was great. Especially the spicy mole. While the ambiance was simple the service and food quality certainly were excellent. Also the hot chocolate was quite good. read more

My husband is exceptionally well-traveled and is extra fond of Mexico and its many cuisines. He confirmed that this *delicious* food was also authentic in the best way. We started with their guacamole, which was an ample, extra-tasty portion with house-made chips. I moved on to their (spicy) molé chicken. The heat level was just right--for me, and I'm from Oklahoma, where spicy food reigns. Again, husband said it was authentic, and that was true of his enchiladas with a smoky, spicy red sauce. The interior is modest and the music was fun (mariachi--a welcome respite from Christmas tunes) and the proprietors are genial. It merits a return trip and we plan to make it. This is NOT Tex-Mex and that's a good thing. read more

This place is so fresh and is an incredible authentic Mexican place! No Frills just great people and amazing food! They bring the heat with the fresh red salsa! So good! read more

El Comal Mexican Cuisine - Chicken enchiladas, and a side of salsa en Molcajete w/ totopos. - Mexican Near Me - Williston, Vermont

Finally! Real Mexican food in Vermont! This is southern Mexican food so it may be a little different for you, but it's authentic and delicious. It was different and not everyone knew what everything was on the menu but everything we tasted was delicious. The green enchiladas appeared to be red and my cheese enchiladas appeared to be chicken, but they were indeed made with green chilies and my cheese was just extra stringy it looked like shredded chicken. Service was very kind. The place is plain with absolutely no decor or pretension. I'm sorry, but this place blows Casa Grande/Real away. The spices and the tortillas and crispiness of the taquitos and the guac and the RICE! OMG the rice was perfect. It made me so happy. Enjoy read more

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Roommate said it was good so I was curious about the menu and I found it and I'm sharing a picture of the menu. My roommate was very ecstatic he just wish they had had sour cream. I asked if he asked for Crema and he said they didn't have it. I haven't eaten there. it is getting good reviews. read more

El Comal Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Williston, Vermont

I ordered the sirloin taco and it was amazing. Their tortillas are different in the most wonderful way. Because the food is made fresh meals take a little longer than you might expect but well worth the wait. read more

Good Mexican food is SO DIFFICULT to find in Vermont! My son and I decided to give El Comal a try the other day, and it did not disappoint! Watermelon agua fresca - YUM!!! Delicious enchiladas and tacos, too! Wish we lived closer! read more

Unassuming little place tucked into a small shopping plaza. Looks to be family-run, and the food is absolutely authentic and prepared with a lot of care. Don't expect tex-mex, this is real food with real flavor. We had enchiladas, tamales, and a veggie taco. They have horchata in addition to an assortment of fruit waters. A pleasant surprise! read more

Best Mexican food I've had on the east coast of the USA I swear to god!! Server and staff were super nice and friendly and food came out quick. Loved the music and vibes inside. Will be coming back to devour the whole menu read more

El Comal Mexican Cuisine - Chicken spicy mole - Mexican Near Me - Williston, Vermont

Great food! Homemade authentic and delicious. We had several small plates that were beyond tasty. And have the tres leches!

This is the best Mexican food we've had since living in Vermont. This is not chain restaurant. This is the real deal. The guacamole tastes so fresh and the tortillas are crispy blue corn. I had the spicy mole and it was medium heat, excellent flavor. The crispy chicken tacos were outstanding. read more

Just had lunch at El Comal, the menu isn't very big, but what they do have is delicious food! I had the Spicy Mole Oaxaqueño, I could have licked the plate! It was that good. With homemade corn tortillas like abuela makes...I'll be back again! Service with a smile, food arrives quickly and fresh/hot. Prices reasonable..a definite 'must try' read more

Food is average. The portion is surprisingly small. Not worth the money. I have been in many Mexican restaurants. This one is the most disappointing one. read more

The restaurant was so good that I went back again this week. I was not disappointed, I had the enchiladas and they were delicious too. If you go around 4:30 you won't have any trouble getting a table. But around dinner time the word is getting out about this place. read more

El Comal Mexican Cuisine - Chicken Enchiladas with green salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Williston, Vermont

Not your regular Mexican restaurant. Food was bland, salsa had huge chunks in it and the tortillas were all an unpleasant grey color. The proportions were small and there was a long wait for the place not being too busy. The restaurant took forever to open and the floor was still unfinished and there was no decoration to be seen. I did go when they first opened so let me know if this has changed read more

Really expensive and whatever for what it was. A quarter of a chicken in mole sauce and some plain greens as 'salad'. I've been disappointed and mad about it all day honestly. What a killjoy. Never again. read more

The first impression is underwhelming, but stay! The service is friendly and accommodating. The Oaxacan food is authentic and very tasty! You'll try some things you probably haven't before! Well worth your time and money! read more

El Comal Mexican Cuisine - Totopos and tomatillo salsa - Mexican Near Me - Williston, Vermont

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I have been to El Comal many times with friends and we all really enjoy it. The food is excellent and the service is friendly and efficient. read more

Authentic!! The horchata was on point. The carne asada marinated to perfection. The taquitos were crispy, yet perfectly balanced with soft flavor of the blue corn. If you want an authentic, true Mexican cuisine, this is the spot. read more

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The mole was super rich and delicious and very different from any mole I've had before The side of rice was also seasoned differently than anything I'd ever tried and it was fantastic read more

The food is bland, overpriced, and for some reason extremely small proportionally. Had the chicken tamale which was okay but $8 when authentically $3. Then got a chicken quesadilla for another $8 that was literally the size of 2 dorito's stuck together. I'm so sorry but this isn't good authentic Mexican food, it's mediocre at best, and only because it's in vermont. They seemed like kind people but I was so distraught I had to speak my truth. read more

Absolutely the best Oaxaca style Mexican food. No sour cream or shredded lettuce on their tacos. Incredibly generous guacamole. Eat here every time we go to Williston. Clearly a family owned business. Every dish is wonderful. Please eat here so they will be here forever. read more

This is not only the best Mexican food in Vermont, it may have been the best meal I've had in my life. I had the spicy mole tamale and a sirloin taco and the flavors were INSANE. I've been thinking about it every day and I cannot wait to sample the rest of the menu. Great job, El Comal! read more

We were a group of 4 adults and a toddler. Service and good were excellent and with a smile. Food and drinks were served in a reasonable amount of time. Atmosphere and ambiance were delightful. Plan on going again. read more

Outstanding food and service. Got lucky and they had a lengua taco for specials that day. The best I've had since living in Chicago! Good cooked too order so it's all really fresh. read more

Best meal I've had in a very long time . It an Anthony Bourdain type experience. A hole in the wall where the Oaxaca based cuisine is the star. If you're looking for a Tex Mex melted cheese and nachos experience there are plenty of other places. I ordered Tapas style three smaller apps . Chicken Taco, memolitas, and El Comal Quesadilla, with Prime rib, each with a unique identity . No favorite though don't miss the Memolitas . Currently no alcohol but features Mexican soft drinks. read more

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I haven't had real authentic Mexican food since traveling to Oaxaca many years ago. I was so happy to discover El Comal just 15 minutes from my house. The food at El Comal was beyond outstanding. The ingredients were fresh and the staff were sweet and attentive. Definitely give this place a try when in Williston. read more

The mole is off the hook! Great balance of sweet and spicy, and the chicken was very tender. Complemented with fresh tortilla. The atmosphere is humble, but very comforting and the service was excellent. Expect a wait - the price for fresh good food. read more

Food was good, but not outstanding. I wish they offered more choices. Everything is made to order so give yourself some time. Wait is not unreasonable. Service was very good. read more

Food was wonderful- authentic and soooo good! Quick and friendly service. The ambience- I'd say that's authentic too- pretty sparse- but the food totally makes up for that! Just go! read more

Fantastic authentic Mexican food finally in Vermont . The mole is the best we've had and the Guacamole was excellent. It's a small family run restaurant ( with minimal restaurant experience ? ) , so expect marginal timing and maybe a miss order , but they are so nice its easy to overlook ! read more

Seriously the best Mexican food in Vermont. my husband and I both downed each of our entrees (practically licked the plate clean) and for the first time ever we don't feel gross. the food is light, delicious, and high quality. definitely find the time to eat here. read more

The food was delicious. The chicken enchiladas had shredded white meat chicken, which was tender. Comes with 3 enchiladas, black beans, and slices of avocado and onion. The guacamole was fresh and a generous portion. The agua de sandia was a refreshing homemade watermelon drink (non-alcoholic). Will definitely come back. P.S. ambiance is still basic, but they do have pictures on the wall now. But the food and friendly staff are really the point. read more

Our first, but definitely not last, visit with family today. Best Mexican in the Burlington area and we've tried them all. Outstanding food in all respects - well spiced, well prepared and excellent quality ingredients. I usually skip beef dishes in Mexican restaurants having encounter mostly tough, dry and/or tasteless beef. Theirs is moist, tender and flavorfull. Based on time in Mexico, everything seemed authentic and definitely made from scratch. Staff is great, prices are reasonable. The ambience? Very bare bones strip mall, but your going for the food right? read more

THE best Mexican food I've had on the East Coast. Fresh, and flavorful. As they don't have a liquor license, BYOB. Minor drawback-no ambiance, but the food and waitstaff more than make up for it! read more

Best Mexican food I've had in years! Give this place a try. House made juice drink was amazing