Comedor

"Sure, the exterior kind of looks like a giant evil Apple store tucked between a bunch of industrial brick buildings Downtown, but it’s difficult not to leave Comedor with a newfound appreciation for inventive takes on classic Mexican flavors. This is a place that very much falls into the world of shared plates—ranging from tiny apps to large-format dishes. Prepare to order a few for each person in your party and leave spending a little more than you probably expected. But it’s also somewhere you can save for a special occasion, order some roasted bone marrow tacos, then take a shot of mezcal via bone luge and celebrate the whole night. " - nicolai mccrary

"Sure, it kind of looks like a giant evil Apple store tucked between a bunch of industrial brick buildings Downtown, but it’s difficult not to leave Comedor with a newfound appreciation for some inventive takes on classic Mexican flavors. This is a place that very much falls into the world of shared plates—ranging from tiny apps to large-format dishes. Prepare to order a few for each person in your party, and leave spending a little more than you probably expected. But it’s also the type of place you can save for a special occasion, order some roasted bone marrow tacos, then take a shot of mezcal via bone luge and celebrate the whole night. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

"Unlike its humble blacked-out brick exterior, Comedor’s modern, Mexico City–inspired menu explodes with creativity and one-of-a-kind dishes. Buttery bone marrow tacos with hoja santa–pecan gremolata, a 40-day dry-aged ribeye with chilhuacle negro and hakurei turnips, heritage kampachi crudo with pasilla mixe ponzu, Texas cremini mushrooms, and lamb barbacoa are just a few of the many standouts here. And don’t dash before dessert, which might be chocolate tamales with caramelized milk ice cream or tajin pavlova with tangerine sorbet." - Mandy Ellis

"It’s hard not to be taken aback by the space at Comedor, a decidedly upscale modern Mexican restaurant in downtown Austin. Inside, there are long wooden tables and cozy booths, with giant light fixtures overhead that look as if Alexander Calder had decided to design chandeliers instead of mobiles. Giant garage doors open to an outdoor patio that's reminiscent of something you'd find in Mexico City. Grab an order of the bone marrow tacos, and when you’re done, save the bone and see who can take down a shot of mezcal via bone luge without spilling.  " - raphael brion, nicolai mccrary

"Design of the Year of 2019 The downtown Mexican restaurant thankfully doesn’t match its high-rise surroundings. Designed by Kundig and the Seattle-based firm Olson Kundig, the modern black building is full of brick and steel encasing a dining oasis complete with a lush courtyard. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury