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    El Gallo Altanero

    4.4 (16 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Shay M.

    I absolutely loved the vibe of this place. It is small but the architecture and music is amazing. The food and drinks were great as well. The servers were super nice and entertaining. I absolutely recommend a visit!

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    Ra S.

    Phenomenal bar -- lively, intimate, and a must do in G'jara! We attempted to go late Saturday and not knowing what to expect we were met with quite the line outside so, we came back Sunday for a do over and the best time. The bartenders and waitstaff were so awesome, the food was amazing, and the drinks incredibly creative and considered. The dj, the other patrons, the whole experience was good vibes.

    Hannah M.

    I've been to a ton of the top rated bars in the world and so naturally when I was coming to Guadalajara I was excited to see this place as a recent addition to the 50 Best Bars list. I'll start with the positives: the cocktails are fabulous, inventive, affordably priced, and showcase tequila/mezcal nicely. In particular we really enjoyed the Superbueno ($155 MXN), which was complex yet refreshing and nicely balanced. They also have well-priced tequila and mezcal flights. The atmosphere (for the most part, more to come) was great and we loved the music. Bathrooms were clean. We did not order any food but it looked great from what we saw around us. Now the negatives: I'm not sure how much of this is due to increased hype after the new 50 Best list, but it was insanely busy and they did not have a great system for managing the influx of people. After waiting outside for 20 or so minutes, we started in a standing room area, which set the evening off on the wrong tone. Certain things were a bit confusing; for example, they clearly serve food but there was nothing listed in the menu. Perhaps you're meant to ask for a separate menu, but this was unclear. Service was overall decent, but just a bit discombobulated. Unless they develop a system (eg reservations) for handling busy nights, I would not go back, which is a shame because the cocktails really were excellent.

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    Mickey H.

    Amazing cocktail bar using fresh, seasonal, local ingredients. Any time I'm in Guadalajara I'll be stopping by!

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    Jackie M.

    The Unyielding Rooster, this bar pays homage to agave from famously known distilled spirits for Tequila and Mezcals to lesser known agave spirits, Raicilla. They showcase about ~8 main drinks in their menu as well as a couple of house cocktails they always have ready. The space is super casual, I was thinking that this place made it into the Best 50 Bars, it might be fancy, but it's laidback, chill and friendly. Most of the seating is stools, with 1 corner for a bench, good place to meet up for a drink. It's located on a walkup, open air, small courtyard/rooftop. Personally for me, it felt hot despite it being Feb in Mexico, but that's just me, someone coming from Chicago. Prices for drinks are pretty reasonable, if not good for the area. Definitely has a explorative menu for local spirits unique to this area.

    Brett F.

    This place is a place you don't expect when you walk up to the front door. Get past that and it's amazing here. The tequila is top notch, the drinks are delicious, and the food... the food is delicious. Recommend coming here. FYI in the evening I'd recommend business casual dress. Tshirt and shorts don' really fit in. The servers are Johnny on the spot with cleaning up. Quick service!!!

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    Gabrielle C.

    This is a tiny bar with a great atmosphere. Owned by a Swedish man and an Australian man. They love Guadalajara and want to showcase the alcohol found in this region. Their menu seemed to change since the last time I came in 2019. Our group did a shot of Tromba tequila. So good! Also, we each got a different drink and tasted it all. Such different flavors but all delicious. I've only been to Guadalajara twice, but both times I'm glad I stopped by The Gallo Altanero.

    Jasmine S.

    I've been to many of the top bars in the world, and this is the first one where I've thought oh wow this is deserving. There is a dining area, followed by a tall staircase that opens up into a small bar, some small tables, and then an open roof section where you can look down or up. The collection of cocktails with relative Mexican ingredients is small but meaningful. Pineapple, cinnamon, rice, jalapeño, habanero, coconut and more or charcoal throughout the cocktails. There is a DJ to set the mood, in the bartenders speak English very well.

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    3 years ago

    Cute bar. Tried Vino de Coco & San Diablo. Both drinks were good; I personally liked San Diablo better :)

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