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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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Taste Score 6.9/10
Rating (Google) 8.8
356 reviews
Vancouver
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6.9/10
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Google 8.8 from 356 reviews
Best for
Group Dinner and Cocktail Bar
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Vancouver | 586 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8, Canada
Price
Good value
Taste Score
6.9/10
Phone
(604) 565-0511
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El Comal Downtown is listed in the Good value price range. Check the restaurant's current menu for available dishes and prices. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
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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 for
Group Dinner and Cocktail Bar
Style
Mexican in Vancouver
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Good value
Best for
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Google rating: 8.8 from 356 reviews
Price point: value
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Quick details
- Address
- 586 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8, Canada
- Phone
- (604) 565-0511
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- 6.9/10
- Google rating
- 8.8 (356 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Neighborhood
- Vancouver
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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 group dinner, cocktail bar, cheap eats, tacos, casual night, colorful, social. 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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