Must-see restaurants in Guadalajara Region

  • TlaquePasta

    Guadalajara

    This upmarket restaurant, open to all at the Quinta Don José in Tlaquepaque, specializes in Italian fare, though it has a fair number or other…

  • Festín del Portal

    Guadalajara Region

    Overlooking the main plaza, this study in primary colors is reminiscent of a first grade classroom but the food is far from elementary: hearty salads,…

  • Pig's Pearls

    Guadalajara

    Tapatíos rave about the burgers here – there are a dozen to choose from – so who are we to argue? Sit in the industrial-chic terrace in fine weather or…

  • Chimbombo's Grill

    Guadalajara

    This bustling streetside grill is the place to come for steaks and spicy tortas ahogadas. Steaks are rubbed with olive oil, splashed with soy sauce and…

  • El Chile Verde

    Guadalajara Region

    A world away from all the arty expat-style restaurants and cafes, this tiny lemon-and-lime-colored eatery serves up authentic and delicious home-cooked…

  • La Palapa de Don Juan

    Guadalajara Region

    A soaring palapa and two floors of waterfront dining, make Don Juan's a popular spot for daytime eats with locals and daytrippers alike. The menu ranges…

  • Posada Alpina

    Guadalajara Region

    Right on the main plaza, Posada Alpina is a smart hotel-restaurant that serves the best molcajete stew (choose beef, chicken or prawn) and chilaquiles …

  • Merendero Lake

    Guadalajara Region

    This self-styled 'gourmet burger' joint does grill a decent patty (M$89 to M$95) but there are also salads (M$70) and prawn dishes (M$125 to M$140) on…

  • La Palapa del Guayabo

    Guadalajara Region

    This may not be the best seafood restaurant on the boardwalk, but it's the largest, and its sprawling terrace practically reaches Isla de los Alacranes…

  • Paulino's

    Guadalajara Region

    This fonda-like eatery above the northern side of the Plaza Principal serves basic Mexican dishes in substantial portions but the main reason for climbing…

  • La Troje de Mazamitla

    Guadalajara Region

    This very popular hotel-restaurant on the road out of town and not far from the bus station serves lots of seafood dishes (but not exclusively so) and its…

  • Carnes a la Leña Amatián

    Guadalajara Region

    This roadside eatery is an excellent place to feast on wood-grilled lamb, pork and beef and all their fiery excellent accompaniments. To drink, try a…

  • Casa Bariachi

    Guadalajara

    This bright barnlike restaurant-bar has romantic lighting and leather chairs, along with piñatas and colorful papel picado (cut-out paper) hanging from…

  • La Troje

    Guadalajara Region

    This breezy eatery with a lovely terrace perched above La Casa de Maty hotel and peering down on the main plaza serves mostly steaks and lamb and chicken…

  • Coffee Legacy

    Guadalajara

    This cool, hipster-ish cafe has one foot under a shaded Parisian awning and the other in a shabbily chic old house in Chapultepec. It's perfect for a…

  • Vito's Bar

    Guadalajara Region

    One of the few places to stay open when the rest of the world is just ready to order, Vito's serves botanas (snacks, M$30 to M$75), simple Mexican dishes…

  • Manix

    Guadalajara Region

    If you're looking for a break from Mexican food, head for Manix, which serves up American-style barbecue, chicken and steak, with pasta and pizza thrown…

  • Viva Chapata

    Guadalajara

    Enjoy craft beers and chapatas (Mexican sandwiches) underneath the watchful eyes of Emiliano Zapata – a pop-art-style mural of the Mexican revolutionary…

  • Burgeria de la Ribera

    Guadalajara Region

    It's a bit of a schlep up from the boardwalk but apparently the burgers at the 'Riviera Burgeria' are worth the trip. Mind you, they do a roaring takeaway…

  • Coffee Hour

    Guadalajara Region

    A young crowd, good tunes, high-speed wi-fi and great coffee equals the perfect coffee house in our book. Bagels and baked goods are from M$45.

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