The 10 Best Restaurants In Guadalajara

A diverse and buzzing cosmopolitan destination, Guadalajara can be overwhelming for the first-time visitor, especially given its size: it’s both the capital of Jalisco and the second largest city in Mexico. Don’t be deterred, as this beautiful city has so much to offer. Read our guide to the best restaurants in Guadalajara, whether it’s your first visit or your 20th.

1. La Noche Azul

Restaurant, Mexican, American, European

La Noche Azul is a fondue restaurant that will transport you to the Swiss Alps, albeit with a Mexican twist. Work your way through the menu, starting with a cheese fondue, moving on to a meat one, and then finishing off your meal with the fondue that’s best stood the test of time – the chocolate fondue. If the fondue trifecta doesn’t take your fancy, you can try a soup starter before moving on to the main.

2. Lula Bistro

Bistro, Restaurant, Fusion, Contemporary, Vegan, Gluten-free

An award-winning restaurant run by an award-winning chef, Lula Bistro is the place to be if you can never decide quite what you want to eat for dinner. They offer a spectacular up-to-twelve-plates tapas meal which satisfies even the fussiest of eaters. Add this to the exquisite presentation and flavors and you can’t go wrong. Not the place to visit if you’re running low on cash but a worthy experience in Guadalajara.

3. Pachuco

Restaurant, Mexican, American, Vegetarian, Vegan

A small, pretty restaurant, Pachuco has a street side patio area, lined with trendy wooden pallet and plant fences, which make for a laid-back feel. This continues inside the restaurant, which is highly recommendable for a midweek lunch if you fancy street food in an indoor location. Deceptively simple, the menu offers experimental Mexican cuisine, with dishes like marlin and octopus tostadas and fish dishes topped with grasshopper salads. Accompany your meal with one of the craft beer options.

4. Pig's Pearls

Restaurant, Kebab, American, Beer

Pig’s Pearls is a restaurant committed to community as well as personal growth, sourcing as much as possible from local producers and only offering a menu of Mexican craft beers. Their menu is dominated by a selection of hamburgers, including the classic vegetarian option of the portabella mushroom and the ever popular maple syrup burger. There are also a few kebabs if you don’t like delicious burgers.