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El Comal Downtown
El Comal Downtown is one of the best mexican restaurants in Vancouver for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.
El Comal Downtown takes its name from the ancient griddle that sits at the center of Mexican cooking tradition, and by most accounts that philosophy shapes everything on offer here.
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Rating (Google) 8.8
356 reviews
Vancouver
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8.8
Rating
Based on 356 reviews
Best used for
group dinner and Tacos
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Vancouver · 586 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8, Canada
Price
Good value
Google rating
8.8 from 356 reviews
Phone
(604) 565-0511
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What makes El Comal Downtown worth the move
El Comal Downtown is a reliable mexican choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 356 Google reviews.
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Public rating
8.8 from 356 Google reviews
Best used for
group dinner and Tacos
Style
Mexican in Vancouver
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Good value
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Google rating: 8.8 from 356 reviews
Price point: value
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Priya Sharma for El Comal Downtown
Google snapshot
8.8 from 356 reviews
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Editorial review by Priya Sharma
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For now, El Comal Downtown holds a 8.8 rating across 356 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 586 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8, Canada
- Phone
- (604) 565-0511
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 8.8 (356 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Neighborhood
- Vancouver
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does El Comal Downtown serve?
El Comal Downtown is a Mexican restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. El Comal Downtown takes its name from the ancient griddle that sits at the center of Mexican cooking tradition, and by most accounts that philosophy shapes everything on offer here.
What is El Comal Downtown best for?
El Comal Downtown is best for tacos, casual night, group dinner, colorful, tacos, cocktails. El Comal Downtown is a reliable mexican choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 356 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at El Comal Downtown?
El Comal Downtown is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.8 from 356 reviews
Is El Comal Downtown worth visiting?
El Comal Downtown holds a 8.8 Google rating from 356 reviews. El Comal Downtown is a reliable mexican choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 356 Google reviews.
Where is El Comal Downtown located?
El Comal Downtown is located at 586 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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