Perfect vibes to end a night in Guadalajara. The restaurant is huge and beautiful. The decoration…read morereally bring the place alive. The music is amazing. The food is good. They have plenty of booze and the service was fine. I do recommend getting there early so you can get a close table to the entertainment.

This place is such a vibe! There is live mariachi and live entertainment, so it is a good time. The…read morecuts of meat that they are they are top quality. The Molcajete was piping hot as it should be. The meat was tender and the queso panela was bomb! Our waitress was good, but she would disappear for long periods of time. I wish the Molcajete came with rice and beans for that price, but I still enjoyed it.

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!

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.

This place is fantastic. I actually live in one of the residences in the Hyatt GDL, and I go here…read moreall the time with guests for the breakfast buffet which is really nice and of course, the people are marvelous and charming.

One of the best hotel breakfast buffets I've had! I was totally judging getting food here on my…read morefirst night and was I glad I decided to try it out. Reminiscent of the Vegas and Hawaii high end buffets, Cassola offers some great eats. They have your traditional breakfast foods along with a wide selection of breads, cheeses, meats, salmon and even have a section for vegetarians. You can have them make custom tostadas, omelets and other awesome Mexican cuisines. Service was amazing coffee was always filled and they are very attentive. Definitely check this place out if you stay at the Hyatt!

Such fun and lively atmosphere! Everyone was having a great time and that includes me and my…read morehusband. We came here as part of our trip to Guadalajara and it's only our first day! Cocktails were amazing. Staff were inviting! They made sure we were having a good time. I'd recommend this bar for a nice night out after dinner when the sun goes down.

We had to wait a bit to get in. There as a bit of confusion on where the line was to put our name…read moredown so some people got in front of us even though we arrived before them. Drinks were good. I probably wouldn't come again if there was a super long wait.

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

The food was good and the cocktails were tasty. The ambience…read morewas gorgeous. I recommend sitting outside and looking at all of the plants and decorations.

The restaurant is beautiful, and the atmosphere is great, which is why we chose it to celebrate my…read moreaunt's birthday on Monday, August 3. Our party consisted of seven people, including three minors. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the restaurant. From the beginning, we did not feel very welcomed. Our waiter, Juan Jose, did not offer us a tour of the restaurant, and it took a long time to receive our food. It was also difficult to get his attention whenever we needed assistance. The most disappointing part of our experience happened as we were leaving. My aunt overheard Juan Jose complaining that our table didn't order any alcohol and only left a 20% tip. We found those comments to be unprofessional and disrespectful. A 20% tip is generally considered a generous tip, and guests should not be made to feel judged based on what they order or the gratuity they leave. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a lot of potential, but the level of service fell well below our expectations for such a special occasion. I hope management addresses these concerns so future guests can enjoy both the atmosphere and the hospitality.

Madalena absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we arrived, everything about the…read moreexperience was exceptional -- the ambiance, service, food, cocktails, and attention to detail were all outstanding. We started with appetizers that were incredible, and every course that followed continued to impress. We tried both versions of the ribeye, including one prepared with Madalena's special house sauce, and both were excellent. The steak was fresh, high quality, and cooked perfectly. The sides were just as impressive -- the mashed potatoes, esquites, and vegetable tray were all full of flavor and paired perfectly with the meal. The dessert experience was another highlight. Not only was it delicious, but it also came with a fun presentation and a show that made it even more memorable. The cocktails were excellent as well. We tried several different options, and each one was creative, balanced, and beautifully made. The service was truly exceptional. Our server made amazing recommendations and stayed attentive throughout our nearly two-hour lunch. He was always nearby, just a few feet from our table, ready to help without ever being intrusive. That level of attention made the entire experience feel special. Madalena is more than just a restaurant -- it's a complete dining experience. I only wish I lived closer so I could visit more often. I will definitely be returning the next time I'm in Guadalajara. This restaurant is absolutely worth the hype.

Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. The food, the service, the presentation…read moreeverything was flawless. We ordered the popcorn shrimp, ceviches, tuna tartare, chicken Alfredo, and the ribeye steak, and every single dish was outstanding. Not only was the food delicious, but the attention to detail really stood out. Our server Antonio took such great care of us he personally served our food, kept refreshing our appetizers with clean plates, and made sure we never needed a thing. The ribeye presentation was such a cool, memorable moment beautifully done and added so much to the experience. You can truly tell they care about both the food and how guests feel while dining. Antonio was AMAZING so attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. He elevated the entire night for us. If you're in Guadalajara, La Madalena is a must. Perfect for a special night out or just an unforgettable meal. We'll definitely be back!