La Docena was such a great experience from start to finish. The service was excellent--attentive,…read morefriendly, and knowledgeable without ever feeling rushed--and the ambiance is beautiful, warm, and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed but elevated meal. The Ceviche Docena was outstanding--fresh, bright, and perfectly balanced, clearly made with top-quality seafood. The biggest surprise of the night, though, was the beef tongue taco. Wow wow wow. Incredibly tender, deeply flavorful, and easily one of the best tacos I've had in a long time. I would fly back just for that taco. We also tried the escamoles taco since we always like to try something new. While it was interesting and I'm glad we experienced it, it's not something I'd order again--but no regrets. OMG! The Iberico!!! Just shut up and get it. Overall, a fantastic meal with great service, beautiful ambiance, and some truly memorable dishes. Don't skip the ceviche--and absolutely do not miss the beef tongue taco.

Last-minute decision to visit Guadalajara for a few days. First time here. This restaurant was five…read moreminutes walking from the and was recommended by the woman that checked us in. Fantastic choice! Restaurant was full at lunchtime, although we were seated properly without a reservation. Not outside, but had an outdoor feel. Extensive seafood menu, heavily oriented toward fresh oysters, clams, and other amazing seafood, which was all presented in a fantastic manner and delicious. Anyone that thinks this place was pricey or not a winner must've had a bad experience that would've been out of the ordinary in my opinion. It's not cheap to be sure, but it was not expensive. In my opinion great quality and nice. Nice portions. We had two primary servers who are pictured in this review. Ignacio and Lalo - incredibly friendly and obviously wanted us to enjoy our meal. Made excellent recommendations definitely added to the wonderful late lunch experience. We travel a lot, and this is clearly some of the best seafood/oysters we've had in a long time.

Wonderful staff, great music and delicious food. I started with a mescalita jamaica that was tart,…read moresuper and delicious. Based on great suggestions I ordered the crispy cecina and gober tacos. I finished the meal with a lemonada y jamaica. Everything was excellent and I want to come back as soon as possible.

A gem in a jungle of options. The food is fresh, clean, flavorful, and relatively inexpensive. The…read moreambience is magical - an outdoor patio that feels open and intimate all at once. The music selection is honestly top tier. The bar has an open concept with a variety of drinks to select from. The staff are attentive without being annoying. The food! THE FOOD! It was genuinely hard to select an option because everything looked so appetizing - and the items ordered did NOT disappoint. I was honestly so relieved to find a healthy option. Parking is available directly in front, which is uncommon in GDL.

The service and the food was top notch at Loló's. The ambience was pretty relaxed and the design…read moreof the restaurant is eclectic modern: I liked the Burger I had for sure as it is not your average burger.

Hip restaurant at the famous Andares shopping mall. Service was friendly, definitely hipster vibes,…read morefood is delicious... elevated authentic dishes with modern flare. After a long day at the lake, being stinky and sweaty, this was a nice change lol. A definite place to bring your family or date or girls night.. so much interesting art on the walls, drinks and food was delicious.

This place was PACKED and for good reason. The food is good and well priced…read more There was a short wait when I arrived and they gave everyone a free Coronita. It was a very nice touch. The place is is wall to wall tables and they were all filled when I went. They have table clothes (not fancy, but nice) and fried torillas (like chips, except full rounds) on the table with three kinds of salsa. The service was good and the food came out lightening fast. I am a vegan and I went because Yelp says that it is vegan friendly.... which is hard to find in Guadalajara. I only saw one vegan option, which were potato enchiladas. They were good, but they did not blow me away.

La Chata is a Guadalajara staple right in the old town district near city center. I came here a…read morewhile back with my now wife, and we loved the authentic Mexican flavors in each dish. We had cafe de olla and some dishes that made for an amazing brunch. We ordered a plate of Arrachera with tortillas and Bistec Encebollado (steak with onions) with beans. On the same plate we had chicharrones en salsa, a breakfast staple in this city. To balance the heavier dishes we had a Jugo Verde drink made from fresh pineapple and parsley. The staff were so friendly, we felt at home with the kind approach and nice ambiance. The decor is traditional and tasteful, we had such a fun experience. We dream of this breakfast and want to return with our sons soon. Try some amazing food here next time you're in Guadalajara, Jalisico Mexico!

This restaurant is massive! It feels like I was transported to a sort of Alice In Wonderland or…read moreeven being invited at the Mad Hatter's table. Decor is just over the top and I'd say it isn't a cozy intimate atmosphere. My husband had the Pork with Mole and he tremendously enjoyed it. While I had the Squid Ink Truffle Pasta. It was good but far too heavy on the creamy side. The Mole Tasting was wonderful. The different flavors and textures were done well with a beautiful presentation. Service was lacking in warmth.

Absolutely gorgeous restaurant with delicious mixology cocktails and tasty bites!…read moreThe servers are very friendly. Highly recommend this place!

Great food ! The all girl Mariachi was excellent !!! Service was perfect !!!…read moreCelebrated a compadres birthday with friends .

Exceeded our expectations. We were seated near the water fountain on a sunny afternoon. For…read morestarters we ordered the guacamole with chicharron. It came with blue tortillas and let me just say it was amazing! From now on guacamole is not going to be the same without some chicharron. For our main course I had the peppered salmon and my sister had the lengua tacos. Both were delicious. I also ordered a virgin pineapple margarita which was refreshing. Last but not least our waiter Martin was awesome and very attentive. A definite must stop. It will not disappoint.

A Stage Set for Fire and Flavor…read more La Casa de los Platos, a massive restaurant set along a boulevard of equally grand dining halls in Guadalajara's upscale district, thrives on spectacle. Its open-air courtyard, framed by stone and saturated with color, hums with loud music and theatrical flair. The guacamole, made by hand at the table, embodies that performance. Avocados are crushed in a stone molcajete, and the spread arrives bright and tangy. Yet, it's complicated by unnecessary additions--cheese chunks and chicharrón--that crowd out the fruit's natural elegance. A mere five totopos felt stingy, though a sack of piping hot corn tortillas--generous, soft, and fragrant--rescued the moment. At a requested "level 3 of 10," the spice soared higher than expected, a jolt that overwhelmed rather than accented. The rib eye tacos with shrimp and bone marrow extended the show, grilled before us over roaring flames. They were hearty, flavorful, and undeniably filling, but also excessively oily. The flavors--shrimp's brine, marrow's depth, beef's richness--blurred into a dish trying to impress on too many fronts. It was delicious, yes, but a reminder that tacos often shine brightest in their simplicity. Later, a live mariachi band replaced the nightclub thrum, a refreshing turn toward tradition and warmth. Service was fine but forgettable, efficient enough without leaving an impression. In the end, La Casa de los Platos is a spectacle tailored for a high-heeled crowd seeking grandeur. The flavors are bold, the showmanship bigger still--but subtlety rarely takes the stage. #GuadalajaraEats #FoodCritique #LaCasaDeLosPlatos Un Escenario de Fuego y Sabor La Casa de los Platos, un restaurante enorme sobre una avenida repleta de lugares igualmente majestuosos en un distrito exclusivo de Guadalajara, apuesta por el espectáculo. Su patio abierto, rodeado de piedra y lleno de colores, vibra con música alta y una puesta en escena constante. El guacamole, preparado al momento frente al comensal, sigue esa línea teatral. El aguacate, machacado en molcajete, llega brillante y ácido, pero cargado con queso y chicharrón que distraen de su pureza. Apenas cinco totopos lo acompañaron, aunque un costal de tortillas de maíz--calientes, suaves y generosas--rescató la experiencia. Al pedir un picor "nivel 3 de 10," resultó mucho más intenso de lo previsto, eclipsando en lugar de realzar. Los tacos de rib eye con camarón y tuétano llevaron el espectáculo a la parrilla móvil, con llamaradas que robaban miradas. Sabrosos, abundantes y sustanciosos, pero demasiado aceitosos. La mezcla de sabores--la salinidad del camarón, la profundidad del tuétano y la riqueza de la carne--terminó siendo excesiva, un plato que buscaba impresionar con demasiado. Al final, los tacos, por definición, suelen brillar en su sencillez. Más tarde, un mariachi en vivo reemplazó la música de antro, ofreciendo un respiro de autenticidad y calidez. El servicio fue correcto pero olvidable, cumplidor sin dejar huella. En suma, La Casa de los Platos es un escenario grandilocuente para un público de tacón alto: sabores potentes y espectáculo aún mayor, donde la sutileza rara vez aparece. #GuadalajaraEats #FoodCritique #LaCasaDeLosPlatos

Delicious food, helpful staff, and beautiful restaurant! Plenty of food to eat! Please try!read more

I love this restaurant so much! The food was amazing and reasonably priced, mariachi/live music was…read morewonderful, our server was accommodating as our group kept getting larger, and the view of Guadalajara Cathedral was the icing on the cake! We ordered mollete and chilaquiles among other dishes which I really liked! I like that the mollete comes with different toppings per slice of bread. I also love how close this restaurant is to Guadalajara Cathedral (2nd story, up the stairs on the building to the right of the cathedral). Such a great view and wonderful hidden gem!

*LOCATED UPSTAIRS IN THE CENTRO*…read more Very festive and super cute Have a drink or the torta ahogada Such a neat little place, don't let the outside fool you. Yes, the menu makes the food look unappealing but it's good!! Right in the middle of everything, Very chido, a MUST!