Comal 864 runs on a counter-ordering format that sets it apart from a typical sit-down taqueria, with outdoor seating and a menu built around birria — ramen, quesadilla — alongside bisteak tacos and burritos, al pastor, nopales, chorizo, and a lonche torta. Breakfast has developed its own following among regulars, with some building their weekend around it.
The kitchen was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: Southeast award in 2023. Service has built a local reputation for being friendly and welcoming, and the food has earned a steady following for its quality and consistency.
The kitchen was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: Southeast award in 2023. Service has built a local reputation for being friendly and welcoming, and the food has earned a steady following for its quality and consistency.