Living in a city like Guadalajara allows for luxuries that you simply cannot find in many other cities in Mexico, including a very good collection of top-tier restaurant options. Cuisines of international and domestic natures, as well as the many different fusion varieties, are well within our reach. So much so that, to put together this small list of ten luxury restaurant suggestions, we had to leave many out, which is both good and bad.
But moving on to the main course of the article! Here are ten suggestions for you to treat yourself to a feast of flavors. Provecho!
1. Cuerno Andares
Cuerno is a restaurant/bar originally from Monterrey and one of the new fine-dining options in Mexico, distinguished by its specialty in haute cuisine straight from the grill. Made with top-quality ingredients, this establishment offers an artisan menu of appetizers, cuts, fish, shellfish, wine, beer, and signature cocktails.
There are locations in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, with plans to open new restaurants in San Pedro Garza García and New York.
Located at: Andares Shopping Center
Address: Blvrd. Puerta de Hierro 4965, Puerta de Hierro, 44100, Guadalajara, Jal.
Telephone: 33 1538 3713.
Open daily
2. Teté Cocina de Barrio
Teté Cocina de Barrio attracts diners with a vegetable-heavy menu, using seasonal ingredients as the base of its dishes, prepared with a mixture of traditions and techniques inspired by what they call “the family kitchen.”
Their snacks are also unbeatable, such as the roasted tomato tartare, plantain in mole and mamey tempura, jocoque and fried fish rinds, and pork bean and chili quesadillas, all prepared by masterful chefs Mario and Karla Papa, who possess a terrific understanding of cooking.
Located at: Mercado Juárez
Address: C. Miguel Blanco 1618, Col. Americana, 44160, Guadalajara, Jal.
Telephone: 33 1770 7374
Closed on Sundays
3. Señor Tanaka
Moorish crab tongs, tempura rock shrimp, tempura red snapper, caramel sea bass, and truffle salmon are just some of the classics on an extensive menu. Señor Tanaka introduces himself with these few words: informal, rock, extroverted, resonant, and timeless, but his flavors do more to represent him, fusing traditional Japanese cuisine with a touch of the Pacific and northern Mexico.
With locations in Guadalajara and San Pedro Garza García, he plans to open a new restaurant in Cancun.
Address: Real de Acueducto #110
Puerta de Hierro, 45116 Zapopan, Jal.
Telephone: 33 3835 1405
Open daily
4. Meet Restaurante
Meet Restaurant declares itself a place for good cuisine and claims that their “weakness and expertise is serving cuts of meat exactly right,” thus achieving the range of flavors and textures in perfect cuts. They also claim to use a natural process, so the meat arrives at your plate without ever having been frozen, thus preserving its juices and texture.
Located at: Pablo Neruda Building 2828
Address: Av. Pablo Neruda 2828-Int. 1A, Providencia, 44630, Guadalajara, Jal.
Telephone: 33 1095 8210
Open daily
5. La Tequila Landmark
Established in 1995, La Tequila Landmark is an unbeatable example of our gastronomic heritage, making use of both traditional and innovative recipes. They are certified by Distintivo H and are the first restaurant in the world to receive the Distintivo “T” awarded by the Tequila Regulatory Council. They have been awarded the “Treasures of Mexico” award for excellence in restaurants. Their high standards of service, cuisine, and architectural character reflect the cultural richness of Mexico. They offer over 200 tequilas and 25 options of mezcals, sotoles, bacanoras, and raicillas, as well as the country’s best wines.
Located at: The Landmark Guadalajara
Address: The Landmark, local, P.o de los Virreyes 45-R5, Puerta de Hierro, 45116, Zapopan, Jal.
Telephone: 33 1652 7758
Open daily
6. Anita Li
Restaurant with a wide variety of dishes and a modern, cozy atmosphere. Their menu consists of succulent dishes, small starters, salads, and main dishes that rely on simplicity to enhance flavors. Anita Li leans a little more toward Mexican cuisine, without losing the influence of Thailand and Vietnam. This establishment constantly experiments to create new dishes, specials, and cocktails, resulting in a set of simple, fresh creations with an unmatched tropical flavor.
Address: Av. Inglaterra 3100, Vallarta Poniente, 44110, Guadalajara, Jal.
Telephone: 33 3647 4757
Open daily
7. Alcalde
Inspired by the cycles of the earth, Alcalde opened its doors in 2013. According to its own definition, it is a “living kitchen that respects the seasons of the year and their virtues [and seeks] excellence in simplicity and adapts […] our culinary heritage to modern tastes without artifice, only flavor and affection.” It is an elegant restaurant that serves a variety of creative and modern dishes of Mexican cuisine.
Address: Av. Mexico 2903, Vallarta Nte., 44690 Guadalajara, Jal.
Telephone: 33 3615 7400
Closed on Sundays
8. La Docena Oyster Bar & Grill
It opened in 2012 with the best assortment of oysters, clams, and scallops, among other things, with quality freshness ever-present in all its products. La Docena is a casual restaurant with a warm atmosphere, which favors young clients, families, executives, and older adults. There are locations in Mexico City and Guadalajara.
Located at: Andares Shopping Center
Address: Blvrd. Puerta de Hierro 4659, Puerta de Hierro, 45116, Zapopan, Jal.
Telephone: 33 3611 0452
Open daily
Address 2: São Paulo 1491, near the corner with Américas, Providencia, 44630 Guadalajara, Jal.
Telephone: 33 38171882
Open daily
9. La Matera
Argentinian restaurant with bohemian flair. Its underground cellar is set to the perfect temperature and humidity point to protect over 200 wine products. The quality of its detail-oriented cuisine provides a simple, welcoming atmosphere. La Matera is already a staple within the city for high-quality meat and wine in a sophisticated setting.
Address: Av. Mexico 2895, Vallarta Nte., 44690, Guadalajara, Jal.
Telephone: 33 3616 1626
Open daily
10. Sacromonte
How does a cold avocado yogurt cream with watermelon and mint chunks sound? Or are you craving a Villa Elena steak prepared with butter in Jamaican milk and roasted potatoes? Sacromonte is a restaurant that exalts Mexican cuisine with its wide variety of flavors, colors, and textures that are based on the preponderant use of corn, beans, chili peppers, tomatoes, poultry, and herbs, as well as insects and Mexican seasonings. Its owners proudly declare that they bring “the flavor of our family tradition to your table,” and that “if we were to look for the origin of art in the creation of pleasures for the palate, we would have to go back more than four generations of the family.”
Address: C. Pedro Moreno 1398, Col. Americana, 44160, Guadalajara, Jal.
Telephone: 33 3825 5447
Open daily
Bonus
If you love Asian food, you must visit one of the restaurants with an omakase menu in Guadalajara. The experience of trusting the chef to provide you with something you will love is unmatched.
And if you travel to the country’s capital, don’t miss our restaurant recommendations in Mexico City either.
