Delicious and affordable! We feel fortunate to have this restaurant in our neighborhood.

I used to work at Mission Cantina and they never told me about the fierce competition that was just across the street. As soon as I walked into the modest entrance, I was greeted with warm smiles, much different than Mission's blunt and rude hospitality. The margaritas here are just as good if not better than that kinda mean place across the street. The chips and guacamole, fresh! The chips have so much more flavor, with a very sweet floral personality shining through on the corn The enchiladas were made with love, and taste very authentic. The spicy cucumber Margarita is the best I have ever had, and pura Mission Cantina to shame! Come here instead of Mission Cantina! read more

Fresh, delicious, authentic, El Salvadorian and Mexican. This place beats Bueno and Veracruzana any day of the week. I love the vegetarian burrito, fried yuca, fried plantain, tamales, pupusas, etc. etc. .So good!!! read more

Great place for Burritos! We really enjoy getting food from there every month or so.

We got takeout from here. The burrito was huge and the enchiladas were good. We got a few pupusas and they were also fine. The dulce the leche and churros were better than we expected. read more

This place has great, authentic Ecuadorian food. The burritos are overstaffed and really good! It looks like a little hole in the wall, but don't let that fool you. The food here is amazing and the staff is very friendly. read more

Ordered an avocado chicken burrito for pick up. The person who took my order asked me to add tips over the phone. I refused since its a pickup order and I dont feel comfortable being asked for tips this way. Then I got a burrito of rice with two pieces of chicken in it and no avocado at all. I guess they have their own way to add tips. read more

So I love love love Mexican food and a solid torta, so I was pretty stoked when I found this place. The wife and I decided to check it out on our trip to Trader Joe's. You walk in and it's reminiscent of your favorite Chinese take out location. Some seating but predominantly a pick up and eat it elsewhere establishment. Considering we don't live anywhere close we opted to eat in house. Reading the reviews I knew I had to try a pupusa, everyone raved about them and I'm always down to try something new. We also ordered a steak torta, fried plantains, and two mexican sodas. The cost was pretty reasonable with 10% tip in the jar it was around $25. I have to break the food down separately because some was way better than others. Torta: I would give this 3 stars. Couple of complaints the steak was a little dry/overdone, it was also in large medallions which was annoying because it made for some steak-less bites (not cool) and the bread was pretty hard (it actually cut the roof or our mouths). All of the key ingredients were there I've just had it done much much better. One other good thing is the sandwich was pretty large probably ~10" so it will definitely fill you up. Pupusas: Five stars all the way... flipping delicious! I honestly had no idea what to expect even after reading the reviews, but I was surprised in a very good way. Basically they place the beans and cheese (or whatever the ingredients may be) between two fresh made corn tortillas. Then they place it on their hot plate and grill it until its an amazing gooey blend of cheese/bean/corn tortilla. Caution these are flippin hot (I burned the roof of my mouth in my exuberance). So you have to order a minimum of 3, I got 2 beans and cheese and 1 jalapeno and chees. I would definitely get just beans and cheese next time. My only complaint here is the lack of filling for the pupusas. Its awesome with just beans and cheese, but adding some carmelized onion, steak, or chorizo would make this amazing. Fried plantains: Five star, not much to say here as long as you don't over or underfry them its hard to mess up. Bottom Line: I would definitely go there again. Great food , pretty cheap prices (we couldn't eat all of the food probably enough for 3 people). I would skip the torta and try their nachos or the chorizo burrito, alot of great choices. whats not to like. read more

El Comalito - Bar type seating, same on the other side. - Mexican Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

Sure, you have to get away from the downtown Amherst area, but if you go to this hidden place behind the Hess gas station on 116 and Pomeroy you won't be dissapointed. The food is beyond great and the prices are fantastic! Who said that great food has to be pricey?! We love Salvadorean food, we loved it in the San Francisco Bay Area and in San Salvador! We have been looking for a good place to eat good Salvadorean cuisine in the area (no luck until now). El Comalito offers that plus some dishes that are a staple in the Tex-mex American food repertoire (i.e. Burritos, Fajitas and such). But let's go back to the traditional Salvadorean Pupusa (a not so distant cousin of the Venezuelan Arepa and the Mexican Gordita). Pupusas here are made right after you order them, the corn masa (Gluten Free!!!) is hand shaped and filled with an array of ingredients: cheese, Refried beans and cheese, cheese and spinach, cheese and Jalapeño and other options for the carnivores. (Note: make sure to try Pupusas with LOROCO, an edible vine grown in El Salvador and Guatemala, they have it occasionally and you should definitely try it!). We went there for the first time on Friday night and the following day with a couple of friends that were equally impressed with their freshness and variety of of options on the menu. El Comalito is not a sit-down restaurant (although they have a few seats on a high counter), this is a take out/ delivery kitchen. So your best bet is to order over the phone and pick up, show up and order and wait (worth every minute of waiting for the tasty meal that you'll get!) or simply call and get your food delivered (no idea if there is an extra charge for that service, call them and ask!) I've uploaded a picture of the Menu so you can get and idea of your choices and enjoy this fantastic food prepared freshly with care by a family that loves to share their native Salvadorean cuisine with the Amherst community. read more

El Comalito - El Comalito's Menu (Jan 25,2013) - Mexican Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

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The whole menu is so authentic and approachable and diverse. Emphasis upon diverse...the only menu I've ever seen outside of NYC offering beef tongue. But as great as the plates are the whole dining vibe is it's equal. The nicest most genuine service you could ever receive. Tip: walk in and grab a menu, order at the counter and grab a table. read more

I love this place. I've been coming here for a few years now, but never actually wrote a review for some reason. Maybe because I wasn't really writing yelp reviews that much? Anyway, great food, very nice people, so very glad they made it through the pandemic...AND they have a second location. read more

Great place for a quick cheap burrito, or a full chorizo dinner! They were my lunch basically every day in Summer '17 (yikes on my part), with their $5 or $6 rotating special burrito deals. I have since lowered my intake, and that's probably a good health decision ..... I still treat myself sometimes tho. They now have an expanded bar, and its become more of a full restaurant than a quick burrito/taco spot. The prices have risen to reflect this, and I'm less likely to stop in for a burrito as at this point I might as well get a full place. read more

It has been a while since we have come to this restaurant, but after having lunch here we think that this place has improved on their already incredible food. They have added some new items to their menu such as tacos de lengua which we loved. The tortillas are perfect and the Papusas were incredible as well. This restaurant now has a remodeled dining area which allows you to comfortably sit and enjoy your meal. This was something lacking in the past, but we definitely enjoyed eating lunch here. The staff is still polite and you can tell that it is a family run restaurant. We thoroughly love this restaurant and wish that we were closer so that we could eat here more often. This in the place to stop for dinner or lunch! read more

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This place is not only cute and personal, but the food is delicious and the staff are amazing! Great experience, everything on the menu is delicious it's hard to pick from just one thing! read more

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I can't give this place 5 stars, because I've only ever come when Mission Cantina (my favorite, definitely 5 stars) is closed or the wait there is too long. That being said, the service is fantastic. The food is delicious and authentic (either Mexican or El Salvadorian). The margaritas are pretty good too. I have nothing bad to say about them. Only that they aren't quite as good as Mission Cantina. read more

Super clean and COVID friendly. Not to mention how amazing and authentic the food is. Staff was very nice and portion sizes were great

This is very fresh Mexican food. Portions are decent sized. I like my food a bit more flavorful but my group was satisfied. Good, friendly service. read more

El Comalito - The bar - Mexican Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

We stopped into El Comalito on a Saturday evening. The Shrimp Tacos were very good and my husband loved the Pulled Pork Tacos. The Guacamole serving was pretty small for the price but the chips were fresh and tasty. I really wanted to order a pupusa but they have a minimum order of 3 and they take atleast 20 minutes to make so we just couldn't justify it on this quick stop before a long ride home. The atmosphere is cozy with colorful decor and the service was efficient, I would definitely stop here again the next time I'm in the area. read more

El Comalito - Shrimp Tacos and Pulled Pork Tacos with a tiny little bowl of Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

My favorite is the huaraches. Best comfort food there is. My whole family loves the food. I'm glad this is still open and wish more people knew how good this place is. It's a little hidden, behind the gas station, but easy to get to! read more

Service is great. That friendly boy with his charming smile could brighten anyone's day. Nice decor, a television playing some j-lo when me and my girlfriend went for a bite. Now that's ambience. Best Mexican in town. Veggie burrito, fish tacos, shrimp burrito, all prime. Y'all need to come here if you haven't been before. read more

**Good food, takeout is fast and reliable, dine-in service has been slow (maybe improving), pleasant atmosphere.** We live in walking distance, and this is our go-to lunch place. My favorite item is the Veggie burrito (or burrito bowl, no tortilla), which on a good day (which is most days) contains a savory combination of perfectly roasted, very fresh tasting vegetables. Heavenly! About 1/4 of the time they have someone cooking that isn't as talented, and the veggies are undercooked or steamed, and then it's merely okay, but usually it's fantastic. If you get a burrito bowl to go, the takeout container is a bit small and it's a lighter meal than when you order in. When I get this to go, I just ask them to hold the lettuce (so it's not taking up precious container space), and then it's a filling meal. The wait service was initially subpar. They are a family run business and they do their best (and I love them all, sweet people), but none of them are trained or experienced waitstaff, and frankly, I'm not sure if they really get what the dining experience is about. Since we generally prefer takeout anyway, I can't tell you if it's improved, but initially,​ it was a painfully slow and neglected dining experience. The error they made was to be understaffed and to prioritize the takeout line. This would leave table diners waiting and waiting, on every end of their order. They've had a turnover in waitstaff, and also appear a bit better staffed, so maybe it's gotten better; I hope so! If you're in a hurry, I recommend the takeout just in case, which has always been speedy, or even just ordering and paying in the line and asking them to bring it to the table. read more

This is my favorite Mexican joint. It used to be mission cantina across the street but long waiting times got me to try this hidden food heaven. Their portions are huge without compromising on the taste. Some of the must try's are the milanesa chicken tortas, pupusa, dorado and enchiladas. They also have a bar now and the people who work here are lovely! read more

El Comalito - Dorados and enchilada! Yummmmm - Mexican Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

Scrumptious food. I think my boyfriend is tired of going here, but I have no desire to go elsewhere if I'm in Amherst looking for dinner. I always get the chicken tacos and a side of refried beans and rice, and it's so good. He usually gets carne asada. Prices and service are great. Oh, I forgot about the papusas. Get the papusas!!!! read more

Not the best food or service. I ordered the chicken quesadillas and they were nothing special, if anything, they had too much chicken in them. The side of refried beans was very soupy! I wish they had a thicker consistency. Although my entree wasn't the best, the nachos as an appetizer were great- everyone at my table really enjoyed them! The facility is clean and the atmosphere is comfortable. We didn't receive the best service. Our server didn't collect the menus after we ordered our meals, she got our drink orders wrong, and she didn't even ask us if we wanted dessert - she just plopped the checks onto our table after we finished our entrees. There are other great Mexican restaurants in the area. I do not recommend coming to El Comalito. read more

El Comalito - Chicken quesadillas with rice and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

El Comalito is easily my favorite Salvadorian/Mexican food joint. My husband and I found this place a few years back on chance when it was a tiny place. We loved it when it was small and are so glad that they were able to expand into a really up and coming place! The pupusas are the best I've ever had and you can't go wrong with any of their burritos. My standard is the Nandos with guac. The staff is always so pleasant and carry-out is always great service and fast! read more

Food was well flavored but the nachos came with an extremely small amount of chips, so the topping to chip ratio was super off. Also ordered papusas with beans and cheese, but the papusas I recieved were just cheese. The Nandos burrito was very leafy, but the fajitas, both chicken and veg, were highly liked by the rest of the group! read more

Love this place Mission is full wed pm hot! Here parking , ac delicious margaritas and the waitress knows my son's order was wrong! Love the salsa verde and burritos! read more

El Comalito - Mexican Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

after come back from Mexico,I fall in love with Mexico food. This place is good, the restaurant is beautiful and the food is tasty! read more

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Went here on a Saturday night with a party of six and didn't have to wait too long for a table. Should've ordered appetizers to start because the wait for entrees felt a little long. But the food was worth the wait. I got chicken enchiladas with green sauce. Rice and retried beans for sides. Good variety of jarritos flavors -- I got fruit punch. For dessert, we shared fried sweet plantains, flan, and tres leche. Very satisfying read more

El Comalito - Mexican Near Me - Amherst, Massachusetts

As a student in Amherst for years and a native resident of New Mexico, this was by far the most authentic Latin American in the local area. Probably one of the best restaurants in the area in general: the tacos are excellent (Al pastor and birria are personal favorites), as well as the enchiladas. Reasonably priced too, and really friendly service. Can't recommend this place enough for authentic Latin food. read more

I wish I could give them 5 stars the food is good but literally every time I come in to order a burrito they get my order wrong. I'm not exaggerating, I've been in like 10+ times. I've even reordered on multiple occasions when it was wrong and half the time they got it wrong the 2nd time too. I really don't understand how this happens, I don't order anything crazy. Today I ordered a chicken avocado burrito and an avocado burrito, both had chicken. Past examples: I order an avocado burrito, no avocado, I've asked for no lettuce, there's lettuce, I say no meat, there's meat, etc. I figure it can't possibly happen again but it literally happens every single time. Such a bummer considering they're really not cheap, I'd like to get what I pay for. read more

I just discovered this gem. The food was great! The flavors delicious and everyone's order was perfect! The only problem was that I got full too quickly! I loved the plantains, but everything was delicious! read more

The food is great, excellent enchiladas, great burritos, and I particularly love the birria tacos, great fresh margaritas. Best food in south Amherst for sure. The staff is super nice and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

AMAZING!! The food is a 10. Everything is fresh. The yucca root is my favorite appetizer, comes with a green dipping sauce, absolutely delicious. Burrito bowls are very tasty and satisfying, I usually ask them to add avocado. Best margaritas in the area. Staff is great, friendly and attentive service. Our new favorite place in Amherst, nice job!! :) read more

El Comalito has the best Burritos I've ever had. The best and most delicious things to order are the pupusas! These are unique to El Comalito and are amazing. The staff is friendly. Overall the food is just great. You can't go wrong! read more

Favorite burrito place in the Pioneer Valley! My go to is the pulled pork burrito. Chicken bacon ranch is good too. Burritos are large and overflowing, made with love. Always leaves me full, satisfied, and waiting for my next El Comalitos visit. read more

I enjoy El Comalito quite a bit and have been several times. I typically get the chicken tacos which are simple, and very tasty. This past weekend I ordered a steak/mushroom/bacon burrito and it was very good. The size was such that I tapped out 1/2 way through and had the remainder for lunch the next day. Additionally I had the yucca appetizer and a horchata which is a nut milk based drink seasoned up with assorted spices. read more

And I thought I was pretty happy to have the other Mexican restaurant across the street nearby. We stopped into el Camalito with the kids in tow for a quick dinner. My daughter, who loves tamales but isn't a big fan of the sometimes spicy filling was overjoyed they had baby corn tamal on the menu. We chose a chicken burrito for our three year old, while my wife had a spinach and garlic burrito. I had the chorizo dinner and a beef empanada. First off, they fry their tamal. I am not sure if this is traditional to El Salvador or not, but it sure is tasty! My daughter loved it, and with the baby corn in the dough, it had the most wonderful sweetness to it. We couldn't resist stealing some from her plate. The burrito was huge for a kid size portion and the chicken was very flavorful. My wife loved the rich flavors of her burrito as well, although she did say I wouldn't want to kiss her with all the garlic (for her, that's a compliment to the food.). The chorizo was excellent, and I'd guess handmade. I might be wrong, but it certainly didn't have that feel of overly processed sausages that you buy in a store. The empanada had a nice filling of ground beef and potato and wasn't soggy or greasy. Portions were more than adequate. Loved the college kid friendly prices (which also happen to be friendly to parents with picky eaters and tight budgets). We will be back! read more

It's unfortunate for El Comalito that it isn't in the center of town. Most people, like myself, won't have the opportunity to try this place because they might not ever pass by or hear of it. Fortunately for me, I happened to hear about it and I drove over to give it a taste. It's past Amherst college, which not many UMass folk venture past, and it's easy to miss. I only knew where to find it because I read one of these other reviews. It's right behind the Hess station and Moan and Dove. You need to go left at that light or pull into Moan and Dove to park, but there should be plenty of parking. The front of the building is pretty interesting. I believe it was a concrete building, but with home sidings put on to make it appear like a house. It was cool. There's a pic-nic table outside that could be used for seating, but that's about it. There are no tables or waiter service at this place. However, there were some bar tops with stools on both sides of the small interior for people to sit and eat. It must be more of a take-out place. The inside is decorated with, what I can only assume, Salvadorean and Mexican decor (colors, artifacts, paintings, etc.). It gives it a very natural feel. They also don't have a menu on the walls, which most places do have. I found this odd, as I had to open a menu on the counter to decide, but maybe that's to urge people to call in the orders. I ordered the BBQ Pulled Pork Burrito, but I forgot to order sour cream. Either way, I really enjoyed it. It was well put together and had a good mix of the ingredients. Lots of places section it off so you only taste one item at a time, which I hate! Not only was it well mixed, but it's one of the only burritos I've ever had in Amherst that hasn't fallen apart in my hand. It was tightly packed! It was a little more than I wanted to handle at the time and couldn't finish the last couple of bites. I wrapped it all up with a fruit punch Jarrito, which is apparently Mexican Soda. It was pretty good, wish they sold it at more places. Overall, I'm definitely going to bring my friends here in the future. I enjoyed the place a lot as it was a fresh change of pace. Typically, the only options for this kind of food is Bueno y Sano, which is ok and Chipotle, which I've never been a big fan of but others are obsessed with. El Comalito's was a fresh change of pace that is definitely worth a try! read more

Though they also serve Mexican food, the real highlight is the authentic and fantastic Salvadoran side of the menu. Superb pupusas and the best sweet plantains (maduros) I have had, including in Miami. Reasonably priced and great. This is basically a take-out operation; also ideal for bringing over to the Moan and Dove right around the corner. UPDATE: the restaurant has expanded and now has plenty of tables. Still great, though stay far away from the margaritas (vastly better across the street at Mission Cantina). read more