El Comal
north park
3946 Illinois St, San Diego, CA, 92104 ↗
Breakfast/Lunch
- 2 Huevos Rancheros2 fried eggs on top of crispy tortillas, ranchero salsa, cotija cheese with rice and beans$15.00
- MachacaShredded beef with peppers, onions, tomato and scrambled eggs, served with rice, beans, tortillas$18.00
- RevueltosScrambled eggs with nopales, a la Mexicana, ham, bacon or chorizo, plus rice, beans, tortillas$15.00-$16.00
- MilanesaBreaded steak, 2 eggs, pico, guacamole, beans, comal papas, tortillas$21.00
- Carne AsadaGrilled steak, 2 eggs, pico, guacamole, beans, comal papas, tortillas$21.00
- Chuletas AhumadasSmoked and grilled pork chops, 2 eggs, pico, beans comal papas with tortillas$21.00
- Chorizo Con PapasChorizo hash, queso fresco, crema, avocado, pickled jalapeño, beans (eggs +$3)$19.00
- ChilaquilesRed or green sauce, beans, crema, cotija cheese (eggs +$3, chicken +$5, carne asada +$5)$13.00
- Poblano OmeletteRajas, corn, cheese, ranchero sauce, beans, comal papas$19.00
- Tres Leches Pancakes3 leches buttermilk pancakes (eggs +$3, bacon +$4)$11.00
Vegetarian & Salads
- House SaladChopped romaine, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, radish, avocado, crunchy tortilla strips with ranch dressing (shrimp +$9, chicken +$7)$11.00
- Nopales SaladGrilled cactus, tomato, onion, cilantro tossed in balsamic dressing with cotija, avocado, radish (shrimp +$9, chicken +$7)$12.00
- Veggie HuaracheCorn flatbread with beans, lettuce, cotija; choose mushroom/potato/cactus (soy chorizo +$3)$13.00
- Soy-Chorizo PlateSoy chorizo with peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, rice, beans, tortillas$17.00
- Veggie BurritoMushroom, cactus, potato, pico de gallo, cheese, crema, guacamole (soy chorizo +$3)$13.00
- Tacos Dorados3 Potato tacos dorados crispy fried topped with cabbage, crema, cotija, tomato, rice, beans$15.00
Soups
- Caldo De PolloTraditional chicken soup with veggies served with rice, tortillas$19.00
- TlalpeñoChicken, garbanzos, chipotle broth carrots and zucchini with avocado, rice, tortillas$19.00
- PozolePork broth w/hominy kernels and shredded pork shoulder with fixings, tostadas, avocado; choose red/green/white broth (chicken substitute available)$19.50
- MenudoBeef tripe soup in red guajillo broth, perfect cure for any hangover with tortillas$19.00
- AlbondigasBeef meatball soup in chipotle broth with veggies served with rice, tortillas$20.00
- Caldo De ResBeef shank soup with vegetables$19.00
Tacos
- Tacos SuaveFresh pressed soft corn tortilla topped with cilantro and diced onion - carne asada, adobada, or shredded chicken$6.00
- Baja Fish TacoFried or grilled, topped with cabbage and pico de gallo$8.00
- Smoked Marlin TacoPeppers, and onion, tomato, celery, and garlic on a cheesy tortilla, topped with cilantro$8.00
- Octopus TacoServer consultation required$10.00
- CarnitasPork shoulder confit, topped with pico de gallo, and guacamole$8.00
- Azteca TacoGrilled cactus and carne asada, pico de gallo, guacamole and cotija cheese$8.00
- Taco De BarbacoaTender steamed goat, topped w/onion and cilantro$7.00
- Cochinita Pibil TacoYucatán style marinated pork topped with cilantro and pickled onions$7.00
Burritos
- BurritoGuacamole, pico, crema and cheese - carne asada, shredded chicken, or adobada$13.00
- Bistek Ranchero BurritoBistek ranchero, crema, cheese, avocado, rice and beans$14.50
- Carnitas BurritoPork carnitas, pico and guacamole$13.50
Specialties
- Chile RellenoPoblano pepper, stuffed with cheese and topped with ranchero salsa, crema and cotija cheese$22.00
- Bistek RancheroSirloin diced steak sautéed w/onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeños, and ranchero salsa$22.00
- Mole Con PolloComplex sauce served over grilled chicken breast - red or green mole$22.00
- Cochinita PibilClassic Yucatán style pork rubbed in achiote and marinated with sour orange, served with cilantro and pickled onions$22.00
- Barbacoa De ChivoWhole steamed goat in a light guajillo marinade topped with onion and cilantro$22.00
- Pork Rib (Chile Verde)Green sauce preparation$22.00
- Chuletas AhumadasSmoked pork chops, grilled and served with rice, beans, and salad with tortillas$22.00
- Zarape CosteñoGrilled steak topped with w/chorizo, poblano rajas, diced tomato and melted cheese with rice, beans, guacamole, tortillas$22.00
- TampiqueñaArrachera steak a la Tampiqueña, grilled steak, served over rajas encebolladas, 1 enchilada with guacamole, roll taco, rice, beans, tortillas$28.00
- Pechuga de PolloGrilled chicken breast in-house seasoning or adobada style with rice, beans, house salad, tortillas$21.00
- Parrillada2 Smoked pork chops, 2 grilled chicken breast, 2 grilled steaks with fixings, rice, beans, guacamole, pico - serves 2-4$65.00
Seafood
- Filete De PescadoFish fillet 'A la plancha' - Veracruzano or Al Mojo De Ajo style with rice, beans, tortillas, salad$22.00
- CamaronesSautéed shrimp - Al mojo de ajo or A la Diabla style with rice, beans, salad, tortillas$22.00
- Pescado Del DiaWhole pan fried fish of the day, topped with 'Veracruzano' salsa or 'Al Mojo De Ajo'Market Price
Enchiladas
- Roja/Red Enchiladas (2)Guajillo salsa topped with crema, cotija, romaine, and sliced onion with rice, beans - chicken, beef, or cheese$19.50
- Verde/Green Enchiladas (2)Tangy tomatillo salsa verde, topped with cotija cheese, crema and sliced onion with rice, beans - chicken, beef, or cheese$19.50
- Red Mole Enchiladas (2)House mole rolled into enchiladas, topped with cotija cheese, crema and sliced onion with rice, beans - chicken, cheese, or potato$21.00
- Green Mole Enchiladas (2)Pipian Verde mole topped with crema and sliced onion with rice, beans - chicken, cheese, or potato$21.00
Appetizers
- ChipsTortilla chips$6.00
- Guacamole + ChipsAvocado-based dip with chips$11.00
- Pico De Gallo + ChipsFresh salsa with chips$8.00
- Queso FundidoMelted cheese served w/ tortillas (rajas +$4, mushroom +$4, chorizo +$5)$10.00
- Tamal OxaquenoSteamed corn tamal wrapped in banana leaf - pork in red salsa or chicken in green salsa$6.00
- SopeLayered beans, lettuce, cotija, crema - chicken, beef, carne asada, or veggie options$10.00
- QuesadillasLarge flour tortilla with crema, guacamole - cheese or cheese with chicken/beef$10.00-$13.00
- ChicharronesFreshly fried pork skins served w/guacamole and pico de gallo$10.00
- GorditasCheese & Pepper or chicken/beef$8.00-$10.00
- Corn Flautas(5) Chicken or shredded beef rolled tacos topped with lettuce, guacamole, diced tomatoes, crema, cotija$9.00
Desserts
- Flan De La CasaCheese flan with cream$9.00
- Platano Macho FritoFried plantain with vanilla ice cream$10.00
- Buñuelos Con HeladoFried pastry with vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, and condensed milk$12.00
Margaritas
- Cadillac MargaritaCali Fino Reposado Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Juice and Agave. Topped with Grand Marnier$14.00
- Jamaica MargaritaRancho Alegre Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Hibiscus Tea and Margarita Mix$12.00
- House MargaritaRancho Alegre Silver Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Juice and Margarita Mix$12.00
- Cucumber MargaritaFresh julienned cucumbers with silver tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and margarita mix$12.00
- All Lime MargaritaCali Fino Tequila Blanco, agave nectar, and fresh lime$12.00
- Blended MargaritaAvailable in tamarind, strawberry, or mango with Teremana Blanco and triple sec$12.00
- MojitoCruzan Light Rum, Lime, Mint, Agave Nectar and Soda Water$12.00
- Pomegranate MojitoRum-based with pomegranate syrup, lime, mint, agave, and soda water$12.00
Signature Cocktails
- Hibiscus BeachVodka, rum, and pineapple-infused tequila blend topped with hibiscus$13.00
- Mexican MuleEspolon Silver Tequila, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice and Spicy Ginger Beer$13.00
- Smokey MariaMezcal-based with clamato and lime$13.00
- White MexicanEspolon Silver and Kahlua, Filled with Horchata$12.00
- Mi ViejoAged tequila with cherry, orange, and orange juice$13.00
- Casamigos PalomaCasamigos Silver Tequila, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice and Grapefruit Soda$14.00
- Tia MiaTriple tequila blend with almond syrup, pineapple, orange juice, and dark rum$13.00
- SangriaWine and vodka with fruit juices; red or white$10.00