Taqueria Los Comales — Restaurant in Oakland

Growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I was totally spoiled by the food — especially the green chile and red chile that you just can’t replicate anywhere else. Even though I’m a California native by birth, I spent my most formative years in New Mexico, and that shaped my palate in a permanent way.

Over the last 20 years living in the Bay Area, I’ve been on a quiet mission: every time a friend from high school or middle school in New Mexico came to visit, I’d try to find a restaurant here that could even remotely live up to what we were raised on. I’d take them to places I thought might pass muster — and every time, they were politely disappointed. So was I.

But today changed everything.

I think I may have just found the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever experienced in California — hands down. And no, I’m not exaggerating.

🌮 Taqueria La Comales Mexican Grill in Oakland • 🌶️ They will make it spicy if you want it — not just California-spicy, but real-deal chile heat. • 🥑 Fresh, high-quality ingredients that taste home-cooked, not mass-produced. • 💸 Extremely affordable — the kind of value that’s almost impossible to find in the Bay now. • 🫓 Authentic flavor — I mean it. The chile here sings. It reminded me of home.

If you grew up on Hatch green chile and are constantly chasing that familiar, soulful flavor, this is your spot. I can’t even tell you how good it felt to finally taste something that honored where...

If you want a GREAT burrito at a decent price, then this is the place to go! I've tried burritos all over the Bay Area, and this is my favorite place by far. They have 3 sizes: Super, Regular, or Child...I always get the Child because the Regular and Super are so freakin' BIG! The Child size burrito is plenty to fill the average person up. If you're really hungry, I recommend getting your Regular or Super burrito "wet" (instead of wrapping in foil, they put it on a plate with enchilada sauce...YUMMY!) I always order my burritos with rice, black beans, shredded chicken, salsa, and cheese. (Btw, I have no idea why it's so rare to find black beans at Bay Area cafeterias). Sometimes I'll sub the shredded chicken for grilled chicken if I'm trying to be 'healthy'. The people are always nice and friendly...I remember getting my food just before closing and the cashier guy said I could take my time eating, which I thought was nice. Anyway, to get the most bang for your buck (and the best-tasting burritos), go to...

A personal favorite for many years… often a post work highlight. Lovely friendly ladies making fast and delicious burritos etc

Always bopping by with the family to grab burritos (super for me, jr for the missus and child’s for the wee ones) Consistency slightly varies as there’s several workers… but always delicious and more than filling. Personal favorite is a wet super carnitas burrito.. Mexican coke and the hot sauces that never disappoint.

Only a couple of chairs inside.. almost always get our food to go.

Love this popular community spot.

Parking can be tricky depending on time of day , (several street parking options) but it’s hella easy to reach on...