One of the places we haven't been to yet is El Comal. It was something quite a bit different from our usual lunches. The place was somewhat busy but not too busy. I was surprised when I looked at the menu and saw there wasn't really anything in the price range that the "Nomads" are used to. There wasn't any lunch specials, so I ordered a burrito, it was 10.95 and a came with a salad so I thought it would be a good choice for lunch. The salad was good, it had lots of things in it to give it a good flavour. My burrito came and it was so big I couldn't believe it. It was the 9 inch not even the 12 inch. I don't even want to think about trying to finish the 12 inch burrito. Just look at that thing! it filled my entire plate. WOW. Want to know the crazy thing? I finished it. It had shredded beef, rice, beans and some cilantro and onions and things. lucky for me, I was starving by lunch today. So, all in all I left full and I felt like I got a good lunch. Here's the only thing, I think the El Comal should have a lunch menu. I would have been happy to spend $8 and have a small burrito with a side of Spanish rice and beans. I really don't think that most people want such a huge burrito. It could feed 2 people easily. Most things on the menu ranged from $13-$17. I know for me, I like to get a little better of a "lunch deal" even if it means a "lunch portion". I've had some good mexican food in the U.S, todays food was good, but as far as Mexican goes, it wasn't the best I've had. At least Lethbridge has a Mexican place though. "M"
It's been quite awhile since I have eaten at El Comal. You would think since I love Mexican food so much that I would eat here all the time, but I don't. So I was looking forward to it today. I was quite disappointed that they did not have a lunch menu. I mean the food they serve here is good but $12 - $16 dollars for lunch is a bit much I think. I guess the cost is outweighed by the size of the portions. You will never go away hungry from El Comal. I ordered the Mexican Combination today, two chicken enchiladas and a chimichanga, with beans and rice, oh ya a salad to start. Like I said it was all good, just not great. I would have preferred a different hot sauce like "Cholula" but over all it was OK. I went away full, very full. "J"
"P" joined us today. He was only able to eat half of the entre but he wasted no time scarfing down the deep fried ice cream after.
Just looking at this picture makes me hungry! When I saw the size of "M's" entree I was wishing that I had ordered the same, but the LARGE. I ended up ordering the mexican combination. It had two enchiladas, a taco, and rice, and of course beans. It was really good. The taco had great flavour and I was thoroughly impressed with it. The enchiladas needed more taste. I'm not sure what they were missing, but they were a little bland. I ordered my entree 'spicy', but didn't find it very hot at all. Loved the rice and beans, and I wasn't starving afterwards but I coulda used "P's" left overs. He eats like an anorexic mouse. He's a tall dude, but not much of an appetite. I wish they had a lunch menu. I remember eating here quite often when they first opened as Casa Maya. It's good food, and more mexican than taco bell, but it would be nice to see some real mexican cuisine in Lethy. "BA"
It's been quite awhile since I have eaten at El Comal. You would think since I love Mexican food so much that I would eat here all the time, but I don't. So I was looking forward to it today. I was quite disappointed that they did not have a lunch menu. I mean the food they serve here is good but $12 - $16 dollars for lunch is a bit much I think. I guess the cost is outweighed by the size of the portions. You will never go away hungry from El Comal. I ordered the Mexican Combination today, two chicken enchiladas and a chimichanga, with beans and rice, oh ya a salad to start. Like I said it was all good, just not great. I would have preferred a different hot sauce like "Cholula" but over all it was OK. I went away full, very full. "J"
"P" joined us today. He was only able to eat half of the entre but he wasted no time scarfing down the deep fried ice cream after.
Just looking at this picture makes me hungry! When I saw the size of "M's" entree I was wishing that I had ordered the same, but the LARGE. I ended up ordering the mexican combination. It had two enchiladas, a taco, and rice, and of course beans. It was really good. The taco had great flavour and I was thoroughly impressed with it. The enchiladas needed more taste. I'm not sure what they were missing, but they were a little bland. I ordered my entree 'spicy', but didn't find it very hot at all. Loved the rice and beans, and I wasn't starving afterwards but I coulda used "P's" left overs. He eats like an anorexic mouse. He's a tall dude, but not much of an appetite. I wish they had a lunch menu. I remember eating here quite often when they first opened as Casa Maya. It's good food, and more mexican than taco bell, but it would be nice to see some real mexican cuisine in Lethy. "BA"
Its not any better than Taco Bell. Basically the same furniture but the service is terrible. I ate here twice. The second time was worse than the first. I got food poisoning the first time.
ReplyDeleteWell you won't get food poisoning at Taco Bell because it has to be food first. Yo quiero cardboard filler.
DeleteI like this place. The amount of food you get for the price is actually great. I can say that there are some things I would change for sure, but in terms of overall experience they have great food at a good price. The service needs some tending to as it could be better, but again overall a pretty decent place to eat.
ReplyDeleteI love El Comal, I find the service great, the food delicious and fast. The prices are a little high, but we have leftovers every time!
ReplyDeleteThey used to have the best lunch specials, I think you got either a burrito or enchilada with soup / salad for like 8 bucks?? I was awesome, and I'm sad they have stopped doing it!
ReplyDeleteThey do have a lunch special and have for a really long time. We a,ways order the lunch special burrito and it is $7 or $8 woth salad or soup. The soup is homemade and always delicious!
ReplyDeletethey still have it they even have a sign now
Deleteits 8.30 with tax and comes with burrito or chimmy chonga with beans and rice on the side and your choice of soup or salid
and if you want a little more spice ask for extra spicy or ask maria if she can make you her special extra hot sauce
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