Pretty disappointing experience overall. While the drinks were creatively presented and visually…read morefun, that was honestly the highlight of the night. The service wasn't great--slow and inattentive--and the food really missed the mark. It felt like every dish swung to one extreme or the other. The potato appetizer was way too spicy and overly seasoned to the point where it overpowered everything else. The prime rib was a major letdown: overcooked and somehow completely lacking seasoning, which is unforgivable for a dish like that. The mole with the short rib had good flavor, but once again the meat was overcooked, making it tough and disappointing. All in all, the experience was less than meh. With inconsistent food, poor service, and only decent drinks to show for it, this isn't a spot I'd return to or recommend.

Absolutely gorgeous restaurant with delicious mixology cocktails and tasty bites!…read moreThe servers are very friendly. Highly recommend this place!

Had a very nice tasting dinner that lasted nearly three hours. Service was exceptional. Food was…read moremostly outstanding, with a few inconsistencies. The fish course was a bit over salted and heavy on the kaffir lime. The desserts were my least favorite, with flavor and texture combinatuons that did not work for me. Presentation was so beautiful. Incredible artistry. Bar service was also a highlight.

We went to Alcalde for my birthday. Upon arrival, the hostess didn't greet us, I had to initiate…read morethe conversation and let her know I had a reservation. For a high end restaurant like this, I expected a warmer, more attentive welcome. The meal itself was definitely unique, with beautifully presented and delicious dishes, some more memorable than others. Sitting at the counter was an interesting experience, as we could watch the kitchen in action and see the cooking staff at work. Our main waiter was attentive, and a few other servers, who were even more charismatic, brought out some of our dishes and added to the experience. I can understand why some negative reviews point out that a few dishes are just "okay," but there are also standouts that make the menu worth trying. Overall, it was a special dining experience, the ambience is just ok.

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.

Absolutely incredible. The system is a little bit chaotic (you wait in a line to order, then bring…read moreyour receipt and wait in another line to receive your food) but they're quick with turning orders around. The menu is large and admittedly a little overwhelming. I ordered one of the special tacos, a standard fish taco, a tostada de pescado, and a jericalla for dessert. It was way too much food lol. In hindsight I would have done one taco + ceviche. Everything was fabulous and I loved the salsa bar with sooo many options, veg, etc. The environment is very lively and there was a band playing music. Plenty of seating so while busy, you won't have trouble finding a spot. Will absolutely be back!

Visiting Guadalajara, Mexico and we were looking for a seafood taco stop in the city. Fish Taco…read moreof La Paz has an elevated covered veranda with a good size condiment bar. This place has a cool and festive atmosphere. The staff is attentive and the crowds were plentiful. The prices were very reasonable and a good lunch option. We sat outside and ordered limeades, fish tacos, shrimp tacos and a mixed seafood tostadas. The tacos and tostado was "stuffed" with ingredients. The condiment bar had salsas, dressings, cucumbers, and carrot slaw. They don't skimp on the fillings. The limeade was fresh and a perfect sweet quencher for a warm day. The shrimp taco was good and warm. The fish barely fit in the tortilla. The show stealer was the mixed tostado. The seafood was fresh, cold, and very tasty. This is a great stop for quick and flavorful tacos. Fish Tacos of LA Paz was packed on a Thursday afternoon and now I know why. My only pause was that Fish Taco is about the proteins and not condiments.

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

This restaurant was a great surprise. We walked past it many times but didn't notice it for what it…read morewas. The service, food and ambiance were all top notch. They are located on the corner of Calle Maestraza and Calle Jose Maria Morelos. I was not sure about El Arte as we were sitting in the window as were three other tables as well as the whole restaurant is visible and there is a lot of foot traffic. But you don't even notice everyone walking by because of the great job they do keeping you distracted with light music and great food from the chips and salsa to your main course. We ordered the Pollo ala Parilla which was fantastic. We also had a Michilada that was the best. Dinner was so good we decided to try out breakfast today. It did NOT disappoint. The service both days was top notch as well. We had dinner last night and Wow! The place checked all boxes.

No bueno. Everything i ordered they had run out of. So i changed my order to grilled shrimp and…read morehalf of them were still partly raw. Its a very popular place but i cant recommend it.

OMG! This place is one of the best we have found on this visit to Guadalajara. An excellent…read moreservice, the dishes gump shrimp, Alfredo pasta, octopus, hummus. Etc. they won't give up! Omg! Este lugar lo tiene que probar todo Guadalajara!

Great service and cool drinks. Food was wonderful and the wait was not long. It was neat to meet…read morean up and coming new local tequila company

We had a very nice time here on September 15. The place was quite festive before the holiday. We…read moregot a seat right on the rail to watch the people go by. We were a little frustrated at first because no one was taking our order. Waiters would look at us and then ignore. We finally found the manager and told him of the situation and he personally took care of us. We started with just some beers and their excellent chips and salsa. After a while of drinking and listening to the music we decided we needed to eat. We ordered the chicken and arrachera fajitas. The meat came with peppers and onions, rice, and beans for two. Everything was excellent and after a slow service start they came through. Great place to eat and people watch.

The food is delicious! I ordered chicken enchiladas en salsa roja and they were so good! They…read morehave a good variety of alcohol selection. The service of the waiter is very good but we waited awhile for our food. I love the ambiance as they have live music. I would recommend this restaurant as a must try while visiting Guadalajara.

Ready for some steakhouse cuisine when you're far from home and all they seem to have is tacos?…read moreWell you're in luck because this place has got your cravings by a covered. Just to preface I really think this place is more of a 4-star joint but they just tried so hard. But onto the goodies. Made a reservation to come in, and when we arrived my lady went up to the hostess to be let in. They told her the kitchen was closed. I was busy paying the Taxi, but when I walked up in a suit and told them I was 5 minutes early for my reservation they changed their tune. All of a sudden this place was open and the welcome mats were placed at our feet. The service felt rushed, so I recommended coming in closer to dinner time. When you can enjoy a less hurried experience. We started with calamari a salad and pork tacos. I went for the ribeye and didn't look back. My The steak was a bit overcooked as the searing went a little deep, but overall it was still juicy and pretty good. They brought out a little hat and some complimentary dessert for my birthday which was nice and even sang las mañanitas. So if your looking for some fancy decor and some lovely environment in which to enjoy your food, you'll be happy you came here

We had just arrived to Guadalajara and glad we found this restaurant open and close by our hotel…read more It is beautifully decorated, inviting, welcoming and upscale. Our server and staff were friendly, attentive, welcoming and happy to answer any questions. We stared with Jamaica margaritas and were greeted by salsas and tostadas. Salsas were tasty and go from mild to hot. We ordered the tuetanos de res a la parrilla con champiñones and added escamoles to try. The tuetano was delish and the escamoles and acquired taste, but we tried them! We wrapped up with fish tacos and an oblea with cajeta which was delish. Just what we needed to wrap up the meal.

Definitely a great place to check out if you are in Guadalajara. The birria was delicious…read more They give you tortilla chips, salsa, and fried beans while you are waiting, which is not a long time since they serve quickly. The aguas frescas are okay, not made from scratch. We ordered the orden de birria to share. It's about right for two people, but if you like more meat, it might not be enough. To make it work for us, we ordered two quesadillas and a consome (birria soup). Note that the order does come with freshly made tortillas.

No sabía que venir a este lugar de birria iba a ser una experiencia... tan íntima. Desde que me…read moresirvieron el plato sentí que algo en mí se estaba derritiendo, y no era solo el queso. La birria llegó hirviendo, burbujeando como si me estuviera coqueteando. El olor... santo Dios. Ese aroma me abrazó tan rico que casi me hace cerrar los ojos en plena mesa. Cuando metí la tortilla en el consomé, la cosa se puso peligrosa. Esa mezcla espesita, caliente, resbalando... mejor ni digo lo que pensé, porque no es apto para horario familiar. La carne, suave al grado de que se deshacía con solo mirarla. Yo también me estaba deshaciendo, pero por otras razones. Cada mordida me hacía sentir como si alguien me estuviera diciendo al oído "ándale, uno más". Y yo obedecía sin poner resistencia. El consomé... uff. Esa cosa estaba tan profunda y tan sabrosa que sentí que estaba metiéndome en problemas. Y lo peor es que me encantó. El personal muy atento, preguntándome si quería más, y yo tratando de no contestar "sí, pero de todo". Uno tiene que mantener la compostura... aunque sea poquito. Salí de ahí lleno, sudadito y con la conciencia dudosa. Conclusión: No sé qué brujería hacen en este lugar, pero esa birria despierta cosas. Y todas buenas.