Comal Next Door Menu

At Comal Next Door, every dish feels like a celebration of flavor, with each bite reflecting the vibrant spirit of Oakland. The menu blends traditional Mexican ingredients with fresh, modern twists, making it easy to see why this spot is a local favorite. Whether you're in the mood for a zesty taco, a hearty bowl of guacamole, or a refreshing drink to pair with your meal, the options are diverse yet always satisfying. The focus here is on high-quality ingredients, authentic flavors, and dishes that feel as welcoming as the restaurant itself. From fresh salsas to expertly grilled meats, every item on the menu promises to deliver something unique for every craving. With every plate, Comal Next Door brings the heart of Mexican cuisine to your table in a way that’s truly unforgettable.

BURRITOS

CHORIZO, POTATO & EGG BURRITO
Housemade chorizo, potato, egg, pinquito beans, cheese, crema, chipotle salsa, onion, cilantro *Chorizo and potato cannot be separated
US$13.75
CHICKEN BURRITO
Achiote grilled chicken, pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, crema, chipotle salsa, onion, cilantro
US$13.75
CARNITAS BURRITO
Berkshire pork carnitas(contains dairy), pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, crema, salsa verde, onion, cilantro.
US$13.75
BEEF BURRITO
Beef barbacoa, pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, crema, chipotle salsa, onion, cilantro
US$13.75
CARNE ASADA STEAK BURRITO
Carne Asada Steak, pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, crema, tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro
US$13.75
AL PASTOR BURRITO
Berkshire pork al pastor(contains gluten), pinquito beans, red rice, pineapple, cheese, crema, chipotle salsa, onion, and cilantro
US$13.75
RELLENO BURRITO
Batter-fried cheese-stuffed pasilla chile, refried pinquito beans(not vegetarian), pico de gallo
US$13.25
TOFU CHILE VERDE BURRITO
Tofu chile verde, garbanzo beans, roasted green chiles, black beans, red rice, cheese, crema, onions, cilantro *Tofu and garbanzo beans cannot be separated
US$12.75
BEAN & CHEESE BURRITO
Refried pinquito beans and cheese
US$9.25
SAUTEED MUSHROOM & SPINACH BURRITO
Sauteed mushroom and spinach, black beans, red rice, cheese, crema, salsa verde, onion, cilantro *Mushrooms and spinach cannot be separated
US$12.75
VEGGIE BURRITO
Corn, zucchini, poblano chile, potatoes, onions, black beans, red rice, cheese, crema, salsa verde, onion, cilantro *Corn, zucchini, and potatoes cannot be separated
US$12.75

BOWLS

CHORIZO, POTATO & EGG BOWL
Housemade chorizo, potato, egg, pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, lettuce, crema, chipotle salsa, onion, cilantro *Chorizo and potato cannot be separated
US$14.25
CHICKEN BOWL
Achiote grilled chicken, pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, lettuce, crema, chipotle salsa, onion, cilantro
US$14.25
CARNITAS BOWL
Berkshire pork carnitas(contains dairy), pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, lettuce, crema, salsa verde, onion, cilantro
US$14.25
BARBACOA BOWL
Beef barbacoa, pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, lettuce, crema, chipotle salsa, onion, cilantro
US$14.25
CARNE ASADA STEAK BOWL
Carne Asada Steak, pinquito beans, red rice, cheese, crema, tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro
US$14.25
AL PASTOR BOWL
Berkshire pork al pastor(contains gluten), pinquito beans, red rice, pineapple, cheese, lettuce, crema, chipotle salsa, onion, and cilantro
US$14.25
CHILE RELLENO BOWL
Batter-fried cheese-stuffed pasilla chile, refried pinquito beans(not vegetarian), red rice, lettuce, crema, pico de gallo
US$13.75
TOFU BOWL
Tofu chile verde, garbanzo beans, roasted green chiles, black beans, lettuce, red rice, cheese, onions, crema, cilantro *Tofu and garbanzo beans cannot be separated
US$13.25
SAUTEED MUSHROOM & SPINACH BOWL
Sauteed mushroom and spinach, rajas, black beans, red rice, cheese, crema, little gem lettuce, salsa verde, onion, cilantro *Mushrooms, spinach and rajas cannot be separated
US$13.25
VEGGIE BOWL
Corn, zucchini, poblano chile, potatoes, black beans, red rice, cheese, lettuce, crema, salsa verde, onion, cilantro *Corn, zucchini, and potatoes cannot be separated
US$13.25

TACOS

TACOS DORADOS
Three crispy fried rolled tacos with guacamole, crema, cotija, lettuce (all options contain dairy)
US$13.50
ARBOL SHRIMP TACO
Spicy arbol shrimp, fresh slaw, avocado aioli
US$5.75
CHICKEN TACO
Achiote grilled chicken, chipotle salsa, cilantro, onions
US$5.25
CARNITAS TACO
Berkshire pork carnitas(contains dairy), salsa verde, cilantro, onions
US$5.25
BARBACOA TACO
Beef barbacoa, chipotle salsa, cilantro, onions
US$5.25
CARNE ASADA STEAK TACO
Carne Asada Steak, tomatillo salsa, cilantro, onions
US$5.25
AL PASTOR TACO
Berkshire pork al pastor(contains gluten), pineapple, chipotle salsa, cilantro, onions
US$5.25
SAUTEED MUSHROOM & SPINACH TACO
Sauteed mushroom and spinach, rajas, salsa verde, onion, cilantro *Mushrooms, spinach and rajas cannot be separated
US$5.00
VEGGIE TACO
Corn, zucchini, poblano chiles, potatoes, salsa verde, cilantro, onions
US$5.00
TOFU TACO
Tofu chile verde, garbanzo beans, roasted green chiles, onion, cilantro.
US$5.00
BAJA STYLE FISH TACO
Rice flour, fried rock cod, fresh slaw, paprika aioli, pico de gallo, radish
US$5.75

TORTAS & QUESADILLAS

FRIED CHICKEN TORTA
Buttermilk fried chicken, spicy cabbage slaw, pickled jalapeños, jack cheese, chipotle aioli, griddled telera roll
US$15.00
TORTA AL GUSTO
Choice of meat or vegetarian options, chipotle aioli, jack cheese, refritos, lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeños
US$14.00
MOLLETE
Open-faced telera roll, black bean purée, melted cheese, pico de gallo
US$8.00
SUPER QUESADILLA
Grilled flour tortilla, melted cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, crema
US$11.00
MINI-QUESADILLAS
Two small corn tortillas, melted jack and cheddar cheese
US$4.00

SPECIALS

Cauliflower Al Pastor Taco
grilled pineapple, onions & cilantro
US$4.75
Lentil Soup
Smoky vegetarian lentil soup with cream and tortilla strips
US$10.00
Mexican Lime Carlota
Layered icebox cake with lime-cream cheese filling
US$10.00

MAS

CHIPS, SALSAS & GUAC
Housemade corn tortilla chips, chipotle salsa, salsa verde & guacamole
US$9.00
CHIPS & SALSAS
Housemade corn tortilla chips, chipotle salsa, salsa verde
US$4.50
SMALL GUACAMOLE
Avocado, lime, serrano chile, cilantro, garlic, onion
US$5.00
NEXT DOOR SALAD
Little gem lettuce, pepitas, radish, pickled onions, cotija, rajas, avocado, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
US$12.00
JUAREZ SALAD
Little gem lettuce, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, pickled red onions, avocado, tortilla strips, queso fresco, creamy chipotle lime dressing
US$14.00
NACHOS
Tortillas chips topped with refritos, melted cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema, and pickled jalapenos
US$15.00
GRILLED ELOTE
One whole ear of Mexican grilled street corn smothered in chipotle aioli, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
US$7.50
CHILE RELLENO
Batter fried cheese-stuffed poblano chile, lettuce, salsa ranchera, crema
US$16.00
RICE & BEANS
Black, pinquito or refried pinquito beans, red rice, queso fresco
US$4.50
SIDE OF RICE
Red rice (made with tomatoes, corn and scallions)
US$4.50
SIDE OF BEANS
Choice of black, pinquito or refried pinquito beans, queso fresco
US$4.50
SIDE OF PROTEIN
A 4 ounce side of one of our proteins
US$0.00
BOTTLE OF HOUSEMADE HABANERO-CARROT HOT SAUCE
US$7.00
SIDE OF SALSA
Choose between salsa verde & chipotle salsa. Available in 2, 8, or 16 oz. sizes.
$
SIDE OF CREMA
US$2.00
SIDE OF CHEESE
Blend of shredded jack cheese and sharp white cheddar cheese
US$2.00
SIDE ESCABECHE
US$1.00
SIDE OF TORTILLAS (3)
US$1.00
MATT'S CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIE
Chocolate chunk-pecan cookie w/chile arbol (butter, flour, brown sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, pecans, bittersweet chocolate, chile arbol, sea salt)
US$4.50
CORNMEAL SHORTBREAD COOKIE W/LIME ZEST
Butter, flour, granulated sugar, cornmeal, cornstarch, lime zest, baking powder
US$2.00

CENAS TELEVISIONES (frozen dinners) includes rice and beans

Frozen CHICKEN ENCHILADAS W/ SALSA VERDE
FROZEN - Two chicken enchiladas covered with salsa verde, served with red rice and pinquito beans refritos.
US$11.00
Frozen CORN, POTATO & CHARD ENCHILADAS
(Frozen) Two corn, potato and chard enchiladas covered in salsa verde, served with red rice and pinquito beans.
US$11.00
Frozen CHICKEN TAMALE W/MOLE NEGRO
FROZEN - 7oz chicken tamale covered in mole negro, served with red rice, queso fresco and pinquito beans.
US$11.00
Frozen CORN, RAJAS & ZUCCHINI TAMALE
FROZEN - 7oz veggie tamale covered in salsa verde, served with red rice, queso fresco and black beans.
US$11.00

HOUSEMADE BEVERAGES

HIBISCUS LEMONADE
US$5.00
HORCHATA
Rice, Milk, Cinnamon
US$5.00
ORANGE PINEAPPLE GINGER
US$5.00

COCKTAILS

MARGARITA (16oz)
Blanco Azul Tequila, orange-scented agave fresh lime *Cannot be modified
US$24.00
JACK SATAN (16oz)
Tequila Reposado, hibiscus, infierno tincture, fresh lime
US$26.00
PALOMAESQUE (16oz) Exclusive
Banhez Mezcal, Cocchi American, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lime, Honey
US$26.00

WINE

Maker Red Blend
Grown from an iconic Paso Robles family vineyard, this Petite Sirah and Zinfandel blend balances tradition and terroir with notes of blueberry, black pepper, and plum. Dry red wine, 95% Petite Sirah, 5% Zinfandel, 13.4% ABV, 0g sugar, sustainably farmed.
US$15.00
Tendu Sparkling Rose
Credit a blend of Mourvedre, Barbera, Montepulciano, Cinsault and Aglianico for the ranier cherry and salted watermelon notes in this subtly sparkling rosé. A perfect and portable park wine. 375 ML( Over half a bottle)
US$17.00
Maker Chardonnay
Meyer lemon, ripe yellow nectarine, and toasted almond - it's Old World elegance meets California modern. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in neutral French Oak, this Chardonnay is rich and round, yet crisp and refreshing.
US$15.00
Maker Albariño
Notes of tropical fruits, white flowers, and citrus - the perfect way to channel summertime all year long. Made by wife and wife winemaking team at Camins 2 Dreams. This members-only, natural white wine is super limited each year – grab it before it's gone. Dry white wine, 100% Albariño, 12.5% ABV, vegan-friendly, zero grams of sugar.
US$16.00
Maker Rosé Wine
Notes of rhubarb, guava, and strawberries-and-cream come together to create a very special single-vineyard, dry rosé wine. The Can Fam loves this one and it's racked up the accolades over the years with Best of Show at the 2023 Int'l Canned Wine Competition and 93 pts. at the Sommeliers Choice Awards. 100% Rosé of Grenache, 13% ABV, vegan-friendly, 0 grams of sugar
US$15.00
Maker Sparkling Brut
Aromatic and dry, with notes of yellow apple, grapefruit, and tropical fruit, this bright sparkling wine is a vibrant tribute to the California Coast. We're on cloud nine (literally)
US$15.00
Maker Rose - Sparkling
Fresh watermelon, juicy plum, and ripe summer strawberry make this sparkling rosé extra vibrant. Janell Dusi’s prodigious Paso fruit creates an aromatic, bright wine that’s lightly sparkling and expressive. Sunshine in a can, any time of year.
US$15.00

BEER

Modelo Especial
US$7.00
Lagunitas IPA
US$7.00
¿Por Qué No? Mexican Lager
US$9.00
Athletic Non-Alcoholic IPA
Free Wave is a hugely hoppy hazy IPA with a juicy body and velvety pour. A trio of Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic hops generate bodacious aromatics of tangerine and grapefruit. Notes of pine and florals emerge in the secondary palate for an herbaceous reprieve in all the right places. It’s luscious, smooth, and highly aromatic. Less than .5% ABV
US$7.00

SODA

DIET COKE
US$4.50
COCA-COLA
US$4.50
SQUIRT
US$4.50
LA CROIX PURE
US$4.50
SPRITE
US$4.50
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