A cantina under the arcaded portales facing Comala's main plaza, part of the town's tradition of giving away a free botana with every round of drinks. The room is open to the street through the stone arches, plastic tables, ceiling fans, the plaza life visible right outside.
Los Portales de Comala is a traditional cantina on Portal Morelos in the Centro of Comala, Colima, Mexico, following the classic Comala custom of serving a free rotating botana comaltense with every round of drinks ordered. The kitchen also offers carnitas and tostadas de tuba, made with the local fermented palm-sap drink, but the defining feature is the complimentary botana tradition rather than an à la carte menu. The setting is under Comala's arcaded portales facing the town plaza, an open-air, colorful space with communal picnic-style tables, no dress code, and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that builds through the afternoon and evening. There is no formal wine list; the drinks program is built around beer and tuba-based beverages consumed alongside the free botana rounds. Reservations are not required, since the cantina operates on a walk-in, order-a-round basis, and it draws its steadiest crowds in the late afternoon and early evening.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 11AM-10PM |
| Reservations | Not required |
| Address | Portal Morelos 5, Centro, 28450 Comala, Col., Mexico |
Signature dishes
- Botana comaltense (free with drinks)
- Carnitas
- Tostadas de tuba
Good to know
- Known for
- Traditional Comala cantina serving a rotating free botana with every round of drinks
Location
Portal Morelos 5, Centro, 28450 Comala, Col., Mexico
19.3225, -103.7588 View on map
Highlights
- Free rotating botana comaltense served with every drink order
- Tostadas de tuba made with the local fermented palm drink
- Carnitas as a hearty menu option
- Portal seating facing Comala's central plaza
Tips for visiting
- Order drinks steadily to keep the rotating free botanas coming
- Tuba, the local fermented palm drink, is worth trying alongside the tostadas de tuba
- Late afternoon into early evening is the liveliest and busiest time
- No reservation is needed; seating is open and informal
Accessibility
The cantina occupies an open, arcaded portal at street level facing Comala's plaza, which is generally step-free; interior restroom accessibility has not been confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What is a botana comaltense?
It is a free, rotating small plate of food traditionally served with every round of drinks at Comala's cantinas.
Is there a cost for the botanas?
No, the botanas are complimentary with drink orders, following Comala's cantina tradition.
Are reservations needed?
No, the cantina operates on a walk-in basis without reservations.