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

1) GPS was off by a one or two blocks but we asked locals & found this place…read more 2) This is a local favorite so expect long waits but definitely worth it 3) street parking is hard to come by 4) we ate the pozole, enchiladas, tostadas de cueritos, tostada de oreja (ear) with all the toppings on everything. We also ordered horchata & hibiscus (jamaica) with guava (guayava). Everything was amazing but you agua fresca hibiscus with guavais worth going just foe that alone. Highly recommend despite parking and wait times.

This is a great spot for dinner, about 15 minutes from centro Guadalajara has excellent food. I…read moretried the pozole and enchiladas very good !

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!

Our tour guide recommended this place which was walking distance from the hotel. When I got there,…read morethere were folks sitting on a bench at the entrance waiting for a table. Since I was one, I was seated immediately in a table for four. I ordered cheese quesadillas and a limeade. Wait staff are plentiful and walk back and forth between tables. The place gets packed. The quesadillas come with beans but they're cooked with lard. At no extra cost, the waiter was able to substitute the beans with steamed veggies. The food is delicious.

This place in Guadalajara next to the W hotel is fantastic. I went to eat a steak, but never got to…read moreit. I ordered a Godfather as a drink, and the shots were huge! I love octopus, and they had an appetizer of Octopus and Pork Rind sopes. I ordered it. It was incredible! And they gave me a complimentary tostadas and cheese appetizer with three different salsas. It was fantastic. So I never got to the steak. Will have to go tonight and get that steak.

Service was excellent, food was delicious. We had several appetizers all of which were really…read moregood. Went there for a birthday , they bring out an awesome little piñata made of chocolate. Cocktails were also excellent

We have watched this building be transformed into a most amazing restaurant. The staff were willing…read moreto show us around and the service was impeccable. Everything that we ate was well prepared and delicious. As the evening progressed, the glowing lanterns gave it a lovely ambiance. I highly recommend this restaurant!

We enjoyed the morning buffet here and loved the outdoor seating and good service. We spend 2-3…read morehours here catching up with good friends in Guadalajara and every so often going back to try another small plate of food from the many stations. If doing buffet, come with an empty stomach! Upstairs you can also explore an incredible collection of tequila. There are both options to purchase and others to just enjoy looking at as they are relics from the 1900s!

I think this place is probably the second best restaurant in Guadalajara after Alcade who got on…read more50's best. The ingredients are fresh and the food is tasty and well presented. Pricing is great I been here for lunch twice and was not disappointed. Portions are pretty big I don't see someone getting through a appetizer, main and dessert without sharing. Maybe they should do a rotating lunch pre fixe with smaller portion of each. Their bread butter and sauce is the hidden mvp, I overeat that bread every time.

They say this is one of the top 3 restaurants in Guadalajara, if not the second next to Alcade…read more The portions were good, the service was top notch. Food here uses organically grown veggies from the building by's rooftop, and outsourced local ingredients from various regions of the country. Make sure to say hi to the chefs and they surely will appreciate it!

The service was amazing and the food exceptional! Highly recommend this place, it's a must!…read more Gracias me encanto visitarlos

A great corner spot for individual tacos, à la cart, specializing in seafood. Television screens…read moreoutdoor patio. Great customer service, I was parched while we waited for a table and the hostess was happy to set us some cold long necks beers from the bar while we waited. Clean, friendly, great price. Highly recommend for just hanging with your friends or dining solo very local, no tourists insight.

Char taco goodness! This is the happening spot in the…read moreChapultepec area of Guadalajara to grab some tacos. There could be a line that wraps around the building but it is well worth the wait! Whether you want to order à la carte or their specials of plates full of made to order taco meats, you will not be disappointed. This is an upbeat and well decorated spot that is lively and has friendly staff. I had the tacos al pastor and some asada. Ordered some guac on the side and they give you all the salsas and condiments you need. Great taste and decent price!

Found this place on Yelp and thought let's give it a try. This is a super popular spot because it…read morewas packed and they had so many staff working. The food was good, we got a few different tacos and different dishes. The pastor is what they are known for. It wasn't bad in my opinion, I'm just used to pastor from LA. Their michiladas were delicious.

What a cool spot! Oyster, beach-themed restaurant that caters to families, businessmen, and…read moregatherings of friends alike. The food was seasoned amazingly, and the staff was super attentive. The Greek salad was perfect! We loved our lunch experience here.

A late night in Guadalajara, at the Sao Paula mall and looking for a great restaurant. The…read morenightlife here is entertaining and if you are into watching people, stop here. La Docena had a curb side view of the crowd and a killer menu of delicious seafood. This site is a must try for the food, location, and watching people. We sat at the inner loop as they were packed and we had no reservations. We ordered the grilled large shrimp with the heads on. A grand slam with flavor, taste and size of the shrimp. You must try them as you will not regret it. The charbroil Rockefellers oysters and Tabasco oysters were smoking hot and big flavor bombs. WELL DONE! If you are looking for delicious grilled seafood with a cajun twist, La Docena is your go to spot. 5/5 on service, ambience and most importantly, food. Thank you La Docena for a great meal.

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!