El Comal Cocina y Cantina

  4.5 – 1,679 reviews   • Salvadoran restaurant

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Snug, colorful Mexican eatery with booth seating specializing in traditional fare such as tacos.

✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out El Comal Cocina y Cantina 92530

Hours

Friday9 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday8 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday8 AM–8:30 PM
Monday9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday9 AM–9 PM
Thursday9 AM–9 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 31731 Riverside Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Phone: (951) 579-1759

Website: http://www.elcomalcantina.com/

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Reviews

Christina Elliott
Let me tell you first off! I love Mexican food and run all over to try new restaurants. I even venture to dine at as many taco trucks and taco stands as I can. I was blew away by this amazing authentic restaurant today with my husband. Let me give you the scene when you walk in. Not only is it friendly effective service, but the atmosphere is out of this world. True authentic designed restraint with amazing decor, music, lighting and then some. The right colors were amazing and the seating was so fabulous. I’ve never seen anything like this before and it brought excitement to my soul. With just the first look it made me super excited to try the food and boy did they not disappoint. They brought their A Game on this. It was amazingly dressed and the food was out of this world. The prices were extremely fair and our waitress even gave us a few of her favorite dishes. We purposely asked so when come back we know exactly what to order. Amazing eats is found right there. Just go try it and you won’t be disappointed either. Thanks again and we look forward to our next visit!!!!
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Jon Horne
Definitely if your looking for some good Mexican &/or Salvadorian food, this is the spot you need to hit up if your in the Lake Elsinore area.
Great service, good food, and the atmosphere & decor is really nice. Highly recommend for you to check out this spot.
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Esteban Torres
This is my go to place. First of all their dishes is amazingly delicious. If you say that there is no taste then you must have no taste buds go see a doctor. I love every single dish I have eaten. Especially the wet burritos, Menudo, Caldo de Res, Birria, Fajitas, so so good. I’ve gone many times and the servers are always give us amazing customer service. Very attentive to our needs. Never had an issue. I go atleast every weekend. On holidays they have lots of decorations everywhere. You’ll see. It’s always full of people. I highly recommend this place to everyone. it’s
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CASUR 15
Always Excellent Food & Service, staff is friendly and welcoming. I Come here all the time with Family & Friends and try to get something different most of the time and have not been disappointed.
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Kevin Owings
So I am new to pozole, I fell in love after a house party I went to had some. Found this place they sold it and man just great. The staff was awesome and super friendly they even made recommendations on what to dip in it and gave me 3 different things to try. Thank you!
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Rachel C
Delicious food. Great customer service. We only had to wait 5 mins to get a table. I would definitely go back.

Update: I’ve ordered take out and we went there yesterday to go eat. The food isn’t as great as it used to be. On my takeout I ordered a Carnitas burrito which wasn’t that great. I didn’t even finish it and never went back to eat my leftovers. We went there yesterday, I ordered some caldo. When eating my soup, I’m used to my vegetables being really soft: everything working together. All my vegetables were really hard it took a lot to cut them. The beef in there soup was great The soup wasn’t bad at all it’s just my vegetables felt like they could have cooked a lot longer to get them soft.. I’m a little disappointed because it was my favorite Mexican restaurant in Lake Elsinore, however, That’s really not the case anymore. ‍
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Imer Mejia
We do our own vegan tacos, and they are delicious.
Order: hand made tortillas, guacamole, beans, fried yucca, cheese, curtido. With sour cream. Your could personaliz it. Delicious food. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.
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Ricardo Herrera
I ordered the menudo had a bad taste almost like the tripe wasn’t washed, the carne asada fries were saturated in oil and soggy, the fish taco was you generic frozen cod put in a tortilla. I been there a few times in the past I don’t remember it being this bad. The drinks were good service was decent.
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El Comal Cocina y Cantina – Review



✅ Highlights
– Authentic Mexican‑Salvadoran cuisine: Dishes like pupusas, tamales, carnitas, and chilaquiles receive consistent praise. [1]
– Excellent drink selection: Known for a wide variety of tequilas and mezcals, standing out for its agave‑spirit offerings. [2]
– Friendly service & good value: Many reviewers note great service, generous portions, and reasonable pricing. [3]
– Community favorite: With a 4.5★ Google rating and long‑standing operation (20+ years), it’s well regarded in its region. [4]



⚠ Considerations
– Busy atmosphere: Popular during evenings/weekends—expect wait times and full parking lots. [5]
– Traditional and casual dining: The ambiance is more casual than upscale fine dining; décor and service reflect a hearty comfort‑food experience.
– Limited reservation / peak hour caution: For large groups or late evenings, planning ahead is advised.



Verdict
El Comal Cocina y Cantina is a strong choice if you’re looking for authentic Mexican/Salvadoran dishes, a fun drink menu featuring excellent tequilas and mezcals, and a warm, local‑friendly vibe. Ideal for casual dinners, gatherings, or celebrating with flavor and flair.

Estimated Rating: ★★★★½ (~4.4 / 5)
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Luis David Rodriguez
Absolutely loved it…great family environment with plenty of seating. Bar available with great cocktails. Food was delicious, and priced accordingly. Will definitely be returning…BTW, I’m a chef my self!
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