Food & Drinks

Our favs chefs, restaurants, bars, tangies and specialty stores.

Private Chefs & Catering

Casa Humo: Chef Nidia

Let's cook together!! Experience traditional Mexican cuisine, history, culture and folklore through this gastronomic adventure at @casahumogdl

Includes: The creation of 3 dishes accompanied by 2 sauces and a Mezcal or Tequila tasting. Reserve your place with 50% of the total cost per person.

Price: $1,100 MXN

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to discover the culinary culture of Mexico in an authentic, intimate setting.

Let's cook together!!

Reserve your spot today call us at +52 322 1070412 or casahumogdl@gmail.com

My event are limited to 7 lovers of unique experiences at a time.

Speakeasy Cocina: Chefs Alice & Miguel

Want to pair your delicious beverages with Asian food pairing?

Look no further! Chefs Alice & Miguel will be cheffing your event.

Menu Sample:
1st course: air fried spring roll
2nd course: Thai cucumber and mango salad
3rd course: Thai chicken satay with peanut sauce
4th course: Kimchi cheese Tamale
5th course: spicy wonton
Final: Fried Chocolate mochi covered with sesame

WhatsApp: +52 33 1146 2188

Chef Lee

10% discount for TWIG Members!

Hi, my name is Leah better known as chef Lee. I'm from Brooklyn USA. I cook a variety of specialties ranging from soul food, Caribbean, Italian and Asian. I've been a chef for over 10 years. I'm also an author poet and teacher!

I offer meal prep, a weekly pick up menu, catering, private dinner, specialty cocktails and more.

I look forward to captivating your palate with my cuisine. Hope to feed you soon.

WhatsApp: +1 (718) 300-6199

Itacate Weekly Offering by Casa Humo

Craving Mexican Food with a fusion twist? New Menu every Wednesday!

Asian/Indian Food Weekly Offering by Speakeasy Cocina

New Menu every Thursday!

This Summer Speakeasy Cocina Menu: https://www.thisweekinguadalajara.com/_files/ugd/09feba_4de953539b0d4beabb81b5bfd74ba2ff.pdf

🥢Spring Rolls 炸春捲🥦🥦 30 each
🥢Steam Buns 蒸素包🥦🥦 50 each
🥢Singaporean Curry Rice Noodle 星州炒米🥦🥦 120
🥢Taiwanese Shacha Beef with Rice 沙茶牛肉燴飯 🐮🐮 160
🥢Kung Pao Chicken with Rice 🐤🐤150
🥢Cucumber & Tofu Skin Salad 涼拌海帶黃瓜🥦🥦 100
🥢Taiwanese Golden Kimchi 黃金泡菜🥦🥦 120 (limited qty)
🥢Korean Kimchi 韓國泡菜 (with fish sauce) 🐟🐟 120 (limited qty)

Dessert Special:
🥭Coconut Organic Purple Rice with Mango (Dessert) 70
(Chinese version of Thai’s famous mango sticky rice dessert, this is vegan and gluten free)

🥦🥦vegan
🐮🐤🐟meat

And our signature peanut butter:

🥜Homemade Peanut Butter

80 for 250ml

120 for 500 ml

Please DM or WhatsApp me to place your order for Sunday pick up in Guadalajara or Monday pick up at Sunrise Restaurant in San Antonio (Chapala/Ajijic area). Thank you🙏

For those who wants to pre-view the weekly menu, you can join Speakeasy Cocina page to see our weekly offering.

American Food Weekly Offering by Chef Lee

Menu for this week!

~ Chef Lee

Restaurants Food Delivery

WARNING: Ordering food through apps increases costs by up to 30%

Classes & Events

Cooking Classes & Events

Cocktail & BBQ Night by Chef Lee (🎟️$150 MXN)

May 17⏰8 pm📍Private Chapultepec Rooftop

Memorial Sip N Chat by Chef Lee (🎟️$250 MXN)

May 24⏰7 pm👉Casa Romero

Experiences in Ajijic / Lake Chapala

Check the great experiences occurring in Lakeside right now!

Language Exchange (free)

Wed/Fri/Sat⏰7-11pm📍various GDL

Romantic Dinner at Your Home by Chef Nidia

NOURISH YOUR RELATIONSHIP with love, laughter and delicious food.

Enjoy an exquisite romantic menu & atmosphere.
Optional couples cooking class. $5,000 MXN.

+52 322 107 0412
casahumogdl@gmail.com

GDL Connect Book Club $150 pesos (🎟️$150 MXN)

Saturdays⏰2.30-4pm📍Chai Flemingo

First Death Café of 2024🍂☕💬💀(💲 Voluntary Fee)

June 4⏰7-9 pm📍AmSoc Av San Francisco 3332

Nixtamal & Mezcal Cooking Class (🎟️$1,150 MXN)

June 8⏰4-7pm📍Chef's Private Kitchen Zapopan

Artisanal Offerings

Casa Humo Unique Tamales (🎟️$300 MXN per dozen)

From veggie, cheese, curry to mole tamales, they are to die for!

Cafelágeno: Mexican coffee with French collagen to maintain your health!

We trade beauty natural supplements. We sell our products in Mexico and the US (FDA approved).
¨Cafelageno¨ is a beverage which contains french collagen, mexican coffee , vitamins and minerals. In other words, all the necessary ingredients to help hair & nails growth, get rid of wrinkles and sun spots.
Add 1 scoop of cafelageno to a cup of hot water every day. It´s ground coffee, collagen powder ( 5 gr per scoop), Vitamins A, C, D, E, Calcium, Zinc, Copper, Biotin, pantothenic acid, inuline and stevia. It tastes like coffee, it is prepared like an instantaneous coffee, because it is; & added with everything you need to improve your beauty.
We are looking for distributors in the US and Mexico.

Info: director@cafelageno.com
Tel: 33 10 27 31 63
www.cafelageno.com (Mexico)
www.bolmannbros.com (US)

link: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafelageno.mx/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

All the testimonies are on Instagram and you tube.

7. I already made a review 1 year ago. (attached).

Thanks
Luis Vazquez. CEO for Cafelageno in Mexico and US.

Speakeasy Cocina Tequila (🎟️$500 MXN for 0.75L)

750ml, 36% alcohol

3 Salsas Package: ($480 mxn)

By Chef Nidia from Casa Humo :)

> $480 mxn / 3 x 190 ml jar
> 100% organic.
> Keep refrigerated.
> Lasts 1 month.
> Spiciness: Medium
> Great with sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken, seafood, tacos
and more.

+52 322 107 0412
casahumogdl@gmail.com

Red Oaxaca Salsa ($190 mxn)

By Chef Nidia from Casa Humo :)

> $190 mxn / 190 ml jar
> 100% organic.
> Oil based salsa, with sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, almonds, chile de arbol, white & black garlic and spices.
> Keep refrigerated.
> Lasts 1 month.
> Spiciness: Medium
> Great with tacos, quesadillas, eggs,
fish, pizzas and salads.

+52 322 107 0412
casahumogdl@gmail.com

Homemade Peanut Butter (🎟️$80 MXN)

Speakeasy Cocina's signature 🥜Homemade Peanut Butter comes in two sizes:

80 for 250ml

120 for 500 ml

📍Please DM or WhatsApp Alice to place your order for Sunday afternoon pick up in Guadalajara.
WhatsApp information is in the comment area.
+52 33 1146 2188

⏰For those who wants to pre-view the weekly menu, you can join Speakeasy Cocina page to see their current offering every Thursday afternoon. Updates is found in the Group Info section.

Fake Guacamole ($180 mxn)

By Chef Nidia from Casa Humo :)

> $180 mxn / 190 ml jar
> 100% organic.
> Sauce with green tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, serrano chile, salt, pepper, onion, spices and olive oil.
> Keep refrigerated.
> Lasts 1 month.
> Spiciness: Medium
> Great with tacos, quesadillas, chicken, beef, tortilla chips.

+52 322 107 0412
casahumogdl@gmail.com

Romantic Dinner at Your Home by Chef Nidia

NOURISH YOUR RELATIONSHIP with love, laughter and delicious food.

Enjoy an exquisite romantic menu & atmosphere.

Optional couples cooking class. $5,000 MXN.

+52 322 107 0412
casahumogdl@gmail.com

Bars

Restaurants

Most Unique Bars

Luperca Underground Cocktail Bar

A space dedicated to the enjoyment of the senses. They have a Mid Century Modern style decoration with some Asian touches in an underground environment that evokes places from old Europe.
Among our specialties is cocktails, made with top quality products, inside a circular bar that has no comparison. They also have a very varied food menu that includes appetizers and dishes with European roots.

They are equipped with a high quality sound system to offer a "Listening Bar" style experience.

Live music, DJs and much more.

El Gallo Altanero

Voted 21 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2023!

According to the organizers, in this place you can feel the true spirit of Jalisco. They even consider it an agave mecca. To get to Gallo Altanero you first have to go through Café Fitzroy and go up some stairs.

Once there, you will find a good selection of commercial tequila, but the secret is in the small collection of tequilas from independent producers and labels.

According to the list, this bar also stands out for its cocktails, which mix classic techniques with different ingredients. Although the menu changes according to the season, they offer drinks like Torero, with rested tequila, white vermouth, Italian bitters and beer bitters.

10 Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Guadalajara

Raise a glass to this delicious drink at any of these places dedicated to malt and barley with proposal. "Guadalajara Secreta" made a careful selection of the best places to drink craft beer in Guadalajara.

Craft beer opens the door to new textures and notes that can hardly be found in traditional options. For this reason, more and more people in our city seek to enter this world that is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

Have no idea where to start? This list will be your best ally.

Guadalajara Craft Beer Scene

Forget about Corona and Modelo. Guadalajara has some awesome craft beer bars going on and we think we tried out the best places in the city. For full details on things to do in Guadalajara at night, you can check out our Mexican craft beer scene guide.

There’s some really different, interesting beers at affordable prices and you can get taster trays in most bars. If you find anymore good ones let us know!

Alternatively if you prefer a more organized affair you can book yourself onto a Guadalajara pub crawl tour.

Sleepy Hollow Bar Show

A spooky cocktail experience, a 90-minute show that includes a welcome drink and 2 themed cocktails or drinks.

🎫 Waiting list
✔️ Sign up now and they'll send you an email when tickets are on sale.

The Acey-Deucey Club Theme Bar

The Acey-Deucey Club - Guadalajara: a 90-minute immersive experience inside a submarine-themed bar with 3 themed cocktails

Waiting List.
✔️ Sign up now and we'll send you an email when tickets are on sale.

Hot and thirsty? Reach for refreshing tepache

Tepache is a naturally fermented drink that dates back to the pre-Hispanic era and was originally made with corn. Its history can be traced to the Indigenous cultures of Mexico. The word tepache is derived from Náhuatl, spoken by the Mexica (also known as Aztecs), and means “drink made from corn”.

10 Best Sport Bars in Guadalajara

These sports bars have the best atmosphere to watch car races, soccer, boxing matches, NBA or NFL games. Don't forget to order snacks, beer and cocktails.

Breakfasts

Most Unique Restaurants

10 Best Cities to Eat in Latin America

Guadalajara Top Gastronomic Restaurant:

#37: Alcalde - Honest, humble and hearty Mexican gastronomy.

Best Views Restaurants in Guadalajara

These 9 restaurants delight diners with wonderful views of monuments, emblematic avenues and iconic buildings of Guadalajara.

1. Piso Siete (Centro)
2. Dear Luna (Providencia)
3. Cafeteria and Pizzeria El Mirador (Constitucion)
4. Altezza Italian Cuisine (Centro)
5. Los Ilustres (Centro)
6. La Condenada's wood-fired cuisine (Tlaquepaque)
7. Lobo Lobito (La Gloria del Colli)
8. El Mariachi (Centro)
9. La Vecchia Italia (Bugambilias)

Themed Restaurants

Gastronomic guide to themed restaurants in Jalisco:

La Taberna de Mou: Located in a central area of the city, the concept of the place has to do with the series "The Simpsons"; As a restaurant and bar, the drinks are the best but the food stands out as a traditional menu with its touch linked to the cartoon show where the inspiration comes from. Don't lose sight of the decorations. Address: Pedro Antonio Buzeta 471, Ladrón de Guevara, Guadalajara.

Shiroitsuki Fan House Restaurant: Just two blocks from the Refuge Temple is this restaurant, the first with a geek theme in the city; They opened their doors a decade ago. It offers a wide variety of services on the menu: drinks and milkshakes created by those who work in the restaurant as well as various snacks and full meals, in addition to having a library of games and manga that will make your visit more than just a meal. . It is ideal to visit with friends or family. Address: Calle Independencia 420 int-10B, Zona Centro, Guadalajara.

Neko-Hi! Café: It is a place to rest, where you can have a delicious cup of coffee while living with others, or with the special guests of the place: the cats. The menu is simple: cakes and drinks, there are no "main dishes"; Yes, the Japanese cheesecake is very good; In addition, hygiene is excellent. It's a small place, but if you like cats and cheesecake, it's a must. Address: Av. de la Paz 2155-D, Col. Americana, Guadalajara.

Tanoshii Neko: This is a themed Japanese food restaurant -which offers, they say, "much more than sushi"- that specializes in video games, Japanese anime culture and different films that have become cultural phenomena with worldwide impact such as the “Star Wars” or “Harry Potter” sagas, to name a few. Address: Av. Juárez 478, between Ocampo and Donato Guerra, Zona Centro, Guadalajara.

Matices (Hotel de Barricas): A concept hotel that intertwines the alchemy of the emblematic drink of Jalisco (tequila) with the senses, it is a place that invites you to walk the path with a tequila and enjoy food with an allusive menu and suitable furniture that evokes distilleries and the tradition that defines this country internationally. Address: Calle La Cofradía 1297, Col. La Cofradía, Tequila, Jalisco.

Prehistoric Land: It is a dinosaur-themed restaurant in Guadalajara that not only serves food and drinks, it also has a souvenir shop, launches promotions and offers different activities or games for children; in addition to the themed menu and its conceptual service that is the best. Address: Av. Mexico 3285, Vallarta San Jorge, Guadalajara.

Punto Mágico Restaurant: Family themed restaurant inspired by the saga of the famous character created by JK Rowlings, “Harry Potter”. Not only will you be able to enjoy a menu taken from the pages and films of the saga, but also -if it is time for promotions- you can enjoy a fireworks show or live with the iconic characters from the world of Hogwarts. Address: Av. de La Paz 1904, Col. Americana, Guadalajara.

Gastronomic Tourism: Tequila Route

In 2022 it was placed as the second best gastronomic route of "The best of Mexico" , in the Tianguis Turístico; in 2023 it was recognized as "Best agave route to travel and live" for its impact on tourism, by "Unknown Mexico".

There are more than 100 restaurants and inns in the region, and 15 distilleries.

Aureo Restaurant

Special offer for TWIG's members:
+ Complimentary welcome drink (soda or glass of house wine).
+ 10% discount on breakfast
+ 10% discount on cocktails

Located inside the First Boutique Hotel in Guadalajara, Villa Ganz, an old mansion from the 1930s.

We have special dinners with a surprise tasting menu where the flavors will make you live an exceptional trip with a unique experience. Reservation required.

The AUREO dinners are menus predesigned by Chef John Bertrand.
Surprise menu, the dishes are planned with the best quality ingredients that are found daily. For this reason there is no static menu.

Tasting menu:
+ 6 times, cost per person $750 MXN
+ 8 courses, cost per person $895 MXN

Villa Ganz is located in the so-called Zona Rosa Tapatia, one of the favorite areas of Guadalajara.

It is located in the heart of Colonia Lafayette, which, together with the elegant Colonia Americana of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, forms a particular architecture of European influence. This area is ideal and safe for walking. It brings together art galleries, bookstores, restaurants, bars and pubs, museums, shopping malls, parks and internationally famous fashion designer boutiques. Today they call it the Gastronomic and Cultural Corridor of the Chapultepec area.

We are the ideal space for all kinds of celebrations and ceremonies, whether formal or informal.

Dining in the Dark

Until October 24
Do you dare to dine in the dark?

Dining in the Dark is a unique dining experience where your sense of taste and smell will be heightened by taking guests away from seeing your food.

Best Breakfast Places

Piggy Back (Colonia Americana)

Free Café de Olla for TWIG Members!

WELCOME!
We are in the heart of the Colonia Americana, in a house from the 50's that we lovingly adapted as a gastronomic space where you can find a balance between delicious Mexican breakfasts, friendly service and an atmosphere full of the things we love; vintage furniture, colors, plants and details in every corner, our favorites; The lucky cats!

We love mornings, chilaquiles and coffee. The colors, the magic and the details.

Piggy Back was born with the purpose of being a meeting point where we can share the table with the people we love and enjoy the start of the day with a delicious breakfast, surrounded by vibrant colors, delicious dishes and special recipes.

$$ = $10-$25

Progress #537, Col. Americana.

Every day from 9:00am - 3:00pm!

Tel. 33 32 24 87 21

Yalitza Restaurant

Special 10% discount for TWIG members!
Located in the Eklectic Hotel in Colonia America

The decoration is beautiful. Small but tasteful menu with great seasoning.

Excellent attention and you can visit the amazing Mexican Art Museum for free in Hotel Eklectic!

Address: Av. de la Paz 2040, Col Americana, Lafayette, 44160 Guadalajara, Jal.

$$ = $10-$25

HOURS: 8am-4pm

PET FRIENDLY: Yes!

Most Traditional Guadalajara bakeries

Get to know and support the oldest bakeries in the city:

- Angelita Becerril (Mirador al Sol 1079, in the Vista Hermosa neighborhood, in Zapopan).
- La Luz Bakery (Ignacio Herrera and Cairo 480, in Zona Centro, in Guadalajara).
- Acosta Bakery (Fray Andrés de Urdaneta 1968-A, in Jardines de La Cruz, in Guadalajara).
- Ledezma Bakery (Jesús García 1467, in the Villaseñor neighborhood, in Guadalajara).
- Mother Dough Bakery (Ottawa 1301, in Providencia, in Guadalajara).
- Montes Bakery (Jesús 383, in Guadalajara).
Pether's Bakery (Juan Álvarez 1695, in Santa Teresita, in Guadalajara).
- Antonia Panadería (Ignacio Herrera y Cairo 1714, in the Ladrón de Guevara neighborhood, in Guadalajara).
- Panadería del Río (José Clemente Orozco 427, in the Villaseñor neighborhood, in Guadalajara).
- Gran Pan (Garibaldi 1202, in Santa Teresita, in Guadalajara).
- Pablito Bakery (San Felipe 1116, in Santa Teresita, in Guadalajara).
- La Serpentina Bakery (Ignacio Ramírez 539, in Santa Teresita, in Guadalajara).

Yummy!!!

The Dishes of Guadalajara

What Makes a Tapatio Happy😀🥳

The picture says it all!

Best places to buy chocolate in Guadalajara

Whether you want to treat yourself or look for the perfect gift, in these 9 chocolate shops you will find flavor, design and originality.

Best Ice Cream in Guadalajara

From the most traditional to exotic combinations for the most demanding customers, here are Guadalajara Secreta's favorites ice cream in Guadalajara!

How to Make a Torta Ahogada

Discover the authentic flavor of Jalisco with our delicious Torta Ahogada! Immerse yourself in this culinary experience full of traditional flavors, with juicy carnitas bathed in a spicy sauce and crusty bread that will make you crave every bite. You can't miss this jewel of Jalisco gastronomy!

Corredor Gastronomico San Nicolas de Bari

Every Monday starting 4.30pm @ Parque San Nicolás de Bari Zapopan

Mexican Cuisine Declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO

Mexico's cuisine won the honor of being declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Templo Expiatorio Sunday Night Market

Thursday to Sunday starting 7 pm. Street vendors (including organic), street food, music, dancing and families enjoying the festivities.

There is a restaurant overlooking the square (Tertulia) that has wonderful food and a great view of the Templo.

10 Typical Dishes from Guadalajara

Here are the 10 dishes and beverages that fill Guadalajara with pride.

Dishes of GDL

Shops & Markets

Specialty Shops & Markets

Tianguis in Guadalajara

Various flea markets in different locations to purchase various products and local food available to everyone.

Mexican Produces by Regions

Because of Mexico’s diverse growing regions and climates, a huge assortment of produce varieties are available all year round.

See where they come from and what is their seasonal calendar.

Is Mexican produce safe?
Absolutely! Mexican produce is held to the same high safety standard as U.S. produce. In fact, the US FDA tests the safety levels of Mexican fruits and vegetables nine times as stringently as it does domestic produce. Many Mexican growers also contract with U.S.-based, third-party certification companies to make absolutely sure that their safety procedures from the fields to the packing houses are top-notch.

Harvest Season in Mexico

See the seasonal calendar for fruits & vegetables in Mexico.

Is Mexican produce safe?
Absolutely! Mexican produce is held to the same high safety standard as U.S. produce. In fact, the US FDA tests the safety levels of Mexican fruits and vegetables nine times as stringently as it does domestic produce. Many Mexican growers also contract with U.S.-based, third-party certification companies to make absolutely sure that their safety procedures from the fields to the packing houses are top-notch.

Abasto Gourmet International

400 products from 5 continents and fresh veggies.

When: 8am - 4pm everyday
Where: C. 4 Local 155, Comercial Abastos, 44530 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico

Andares Farmers Market

Enjoy the best artisanal, healthy and fresh products
in the first Farmers' Market in the city.

Every Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the food court

Andares Shopping Centre
Blvd. Puerta de Hierro 4965 col. Puerta de Hierro CP 45116
Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

Bio Canasta

Organic home delivery

Works as a co-op and every supplier has been thoroughly checked. Not all products will be certified organic but you can be sure who make them and how. They also can provide products from the organic produce store next to Abastos and household supplies.

When: Monday & Tuesday
Where: Your home

Ciclo Good Store

Responsible shipping & retail
Raising awareness of the environmental impact of our purchasing decisions on the planet

Hours: 10am - 7pm (closed Sunday)
Where:
Av. Juan Palomar y Arias 612 44670 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Producers Fair @Club de Leones de GDL

Organic farmers market

Producers' Fair is a whole community of producers and consumers interested in sustainability in the city of Guadalajara. Our pretext is food.

When: Sundays 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Av. de los Leones #75, Col. Tepeyac Casino,
Zapopan, Jalisco, MX

Eat Well

Food Blog: Letters From the Kitchen

Browse Chef Michelle's site for flavorful inspirations, and don’t forget to subscribe to get new stories and ideas straight to your inbox.

Chef Michelle resides in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico!

Best and Worst Mexican Dishes for Your Health

Traditional Mexican food (and Americanized MX food) isn't always the healthiest.

More often than not, Mexican food is made with lots of sodium and saturated fat. Many dishes are also deep-fried and accompanied by loads of cheese and sour cream.

List of Superfoods

Foods with many health benefits are called superfoods.

Including some, or all, of the foods on this list as part of a balanced diet can benefit your overall health and may prevent certain chronic diseases.

The Amount of Sugar in Fruits

Find out how much sugar fruits contain, from the highest to the lowest.

#1 Guide of What to Do in GDL