Do you love the flavors of Mexican food? If you’re a fan of national and local cuisine, here’s our guide to the best Mexican restaurants in Guadalajara.
From those with offerings that break with tradition to those with a very Mexican home-style flavor. Check out the list!
Decenizas
Decenizas is a must-visit in Guadalajara if you like contemporary Mexican cuisine: native corn, creative flavors, and an experience that spans from the bar to the terrace.
La Tequila
A space that pays tribute to the products of our land. Behind each dish lies a familiar formula, yet with the restaurant’s signature touch that always surprises us. All in an environment where even the smallest detail is carefully attended to.
Río Viejo
A restaurant that takes dishes from every corner of Mexico and brings them to the table in a unique way. Feel like you’re at a hacienda in one of the city’s most iconic spots and let yourself be pampered by the delicious specialties.
Xokol
Corn is at the heart of Mexican cuisine, and at Xokol they celebrate it and pay homage to pre-Hispanic flavors, while adding their own twist to create surprising dishes.
Nejayote
Where Xokol used to be, there’s now a space that functions as a mill and also as a little bar serving out-of-this-world appetizers made with thebest dough.Don’t miss the chile relleno taco with quesillo and the tongue tamale in green sauce.
El Sacromonte
One of the city’s most traditional spots, which has been delighting local palates for four generations. Here, the recipes of grandmothers are honored in a colonial house that will make you feel right at home.
Tikuun Local Eatery
In the heart of Americana lies this restaurant that delights every one of your senses by taking our flavors to the next level. All within a classic colonial-style mansion that envelops you to create an unforgettable experience.
Bravo Cocina y Agave
Bravo puts a new spin on many classic dishes from our cuisine and adds just the right touch to modernize them. The cocktails and spirits are another must-try to round out your experience.
Yunaites
Located inside the Mercado IV Centenario, you can sample traditional dishes adapted to modern tastes. People and ingredients inspire every dish: an experiment with delicious results.
Ixtle
A restaurant offering deliciouscontemporary Mexicandishes.Not only is the space very charming, but you’ll love every dish you try even more than the last. A beautiful tribute to our roots with a modern twist.
La Casa de los Platos
This spot resembles a spectacular hacienda where you can enjoy delicious Mexican specialties, from tacos to the flavors of our coastlines. The result is a culinary journey through our cuisine without having to go far.
Doña Gabina Escolástica
Zapopan couldn’t be left off our list, and Doña Gabina Escolástica is a true institution. Traditional snacks, pozole, the famous “T diet,” and even a good beer await you at this restaurant with very affordable prices.
Fonda Baudelaire
Traditional Mexican food with a homemade flavor, specializing inranch-style breakfasts. You’ll find appetizers, dishes cooked in clay pots, and freshly made tortillas.
Bruna
Under the direction of chefÓscar Garza, this spot offers a menu where Mexican flavors are the guide but reinvented so that every dish looks like a work of art.
Soto Bistró
A concept created by chefBerny Soto,here you’ll find international cuisine with Mexican roots. Originally from the state of Puebla, his recipes honor traditions with unique flavors. Some of his specialties include mussels in white wine, prime rib, and, of course, chiles en nogada.
Pímu
A small, intimate space with great decor. Here, they take traditional Mexican recipes and reinterpret them with local and seasonal ingredients.
Herencia de Gloria
A place that revisits home cooking and heirloom recipes to give them a contemporary twist and take them to the next level.
