I like midtown more than Andares. They have great fine dining and a good size shopping mallread more

Midtown in Guadalajara is an open shopping center that has well known and luxury brands…read more From Sketchers to Rolex, there are many shopping options including a certified Lego Store. The dinning options are on the 3rd floor and under Midtown is Fresko. The Food at Midtown is okay. The Kiosks on the 3rd floor are okay and are your typical mall offerings, fries, tacos, burgers, and the likes. There are some restaurants and fast food options. TIP 1: Do not skip on Fresko. Make sure to check it out. If you are staying multiple days at the Hilton, you can get some daily staples like bottled waters, snacks, and other things if you've forgotten to pack them TIP 2: The food court area has arondeck chairs and lounge areas to watch sports or movies. Its a great way to relax. The drop off and pick up area can get congested for Taxis and RideShares so make sure you are ready as the pickups come fast and know the car, license plate, and driver. If you are driving, there is valet. This is especially helpful if you are staying at the Hilton. Midtown is not a tourist destination but brand destination and if you're into that, then its there for you.

Andares is a fascinating contrast to the historic streets and traditional neighborhoods of…read moreGuadalajara and Zapopan. Modern, sophisticated, and beautifully maintained, it's an entirely different side of Mexico. The architecture and landscaping are impressive, with a terrific collection of shops, restaurants, and cafés. It's a great place to wander, people-watch, enjoy a meal, or simply take in the atmosphere. There's a wonderful energy here, and the entire development feels upscale without being stuffy. One of the things I love most about the Guadalajara area is the contrast between old and new. You can spend the morning exploring historic churches and traditional markets and the afternoon enjoying a place like Andares. Both are very much part of modern Mexico. Definitely worth visiting, even if you're not particularly interested in shopping!

On our last day in Guadalajara, my special someone and I decided to do a bit of shopping. We got a…read moretip from the hotel staff about this place, so we made our way over here. The route here took less than 20 minutes by uber. We were dropped off in this small street, that intersects this fine shopping center. Because it was a weekday, there was not a lot of foot traffic throughout this place, which was actually a good thing. We noticed tons of shops that we'd find back home in LA, to include high end brands. There were many fine eateries, as well as fast food options on the upper levels of the mall. Since we already had food back at the hotel, we decided to eat something small at Carl's Jr. We shopped at Palacio de Hierro, which is similar to Nordstrom in quality. The place was kept immaculately clean, and the staff throughout the center was very nice and accomodating. After getting done shopping, we hailed an uber to head back to the hotel. I'm glad that we made the time to come here. It's a nice shopping center thats on par with Del Amo Fashion Center in LA's south bay. If you have great taste in fashion, or just need to pick something up for an event, this is a good option in the Guadalajara metro area.

A great store full of stylish and original Mexican design. I bought some great earrings made of…read moresolid, high quality silver with real gemstones as well as a cool pair of corduroy slingbacks. My husband bought a ceramic pipe shaped like a dog. They also had cool clothing, leather goods, mirrors, and ceramics. I wanted everything and the proprietor was ultra nice as well!