Award-winning

Alcalde

4.8

1075 Reviews

Mex$500 and over

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

In its bright and colorful restaurant, Alcalde serves modern Mexican cuisine with upscale flair in its friendly, Guadalajara-area eatery. The tostada de atún tuna piled on a crisp tostada with guacamole and radish and the tartar of smoked tomato juice, scalded egg yolk and pickled vegetables make unique and tasty starters. Some of Alcalde's specialty entries include the smoked octopus with vegetable risotto, the duck in adobo sauce with shrimp, chilies and eucalyptus and the juicy steak in pan jus.

Alcalde's coconut parfait with raspberry ice cream, elderberry juice and cilantro makes a perfect end to a delectable meal.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
Mex$500 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, International
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 1:30 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Sat 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
33 3615 7400
Website
http://www.alcalde.com.mx/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Francisco Ruano

Location
Av. Mexico 2903, Col. Vallarta Norte, Guadalajara, JAL 44690
Award-winning
1. World's 50 Best #54 2023
2. World's 50 Best #51 2022
Neighbourhood
Guadalajara
Cross Street
Lincoln y Nelson
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Menú de Degustación - Alcalde
MX$3,000.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Menú de Degustación de 10 tiempos
Tasting Menu - Alcalde
MX$3,000.00 per person
Multiple dates available
10 course Tasting Menu

Cecina, guacamole, polvo de algas y salsa morita (90 gr)MX$247.00
Aguachile verde de camarón, manzana, pepino y algas (135 gr)MX$346.00
Ensalada de la estación. Verdolaga, jaltomate, cilantro y cotija (80 gr)MX$242.00
Tlayuda de pescado nakaochi, kimchi, habanero y queso Chiapas (90 gr)MX$505.00
Gordita de requesón, crema de chile Ánaheim y nuez de macadamia (90 gr)MX$273.00
Frijoles puercos, papada de cerdo y reducción de frijol (90 gr)MX$347.00
Molleja de res, insectos y miso de frijol (150 gr)MX$310.00

Principales

Pulpo, salsa sikil pak, y arroz nishiki (175 gr)MX$530.00
Borrego braseado y curry-atole masala (130 gr)MX$525.00
Lechón, bok choi y mole barranqueño (210 gr)MX$520.00
Pesca del día, chintextle. Curry – amarillito y ceviche de setas (175 gr)MX$545.00
Wagyu A5, néctar de hongos, tartar de nopal, papas confitadas y cebolla (gramaje por pieza)MX$9.50
Costo por gramo

Últimos

Arroz con leche, helado de canela, piel de soya y chocolate tostado (80 gr)MX$240.00
Tamal de chocolate, nibs de cacao y hoja santa (60 gr)MX$172.00
Kakigori de chongos, piñon y rosita de cacao (120 gr)MX$202.00

Appetizers

“Cecina” dry beef from Leon, Guanajuato, guacamole, seaweed powder and morita chili sauce (90 gr)MX$247.00
Green shrimp aguachile, apple, cucumber and seaweed (135 gr)MX$346.00
Purslane salad, jaltomate, cilantro and cotija cheese (80 gr)MX$242.00
Nakaochi fish, kimchi, habanero and Chiapas cheese tlayuda (90 gr)MX$505.00
Requeson cheese gordita, anaheim pepper cream and macadamia (90 gr)MX$273.00
Pork and beans; pork jowl, bean reduction, chicharron and chorizo powder (90 gr)MX$347.00
Grilled beef sweetbreads, insects and bean miso (150 g)MX$310.00

Main

Octopus, sikil pak sauce and nishiki rice (175 gr)MX$530.00
Braised lamb and masala curry-atole (130 gr)MX$525.00
Suckling pig, bok choi and mole barranqueño (210 gr)MX$520.00
Cacht of the day, chintextle. Yellow curry and mushroom ceviche (175 gr)MX$545.00
A5 Wagyu, mushroom nectar, nopal tartare, candied potatoes and onionMX$9.50
Price per gram

Dessert

Rice pudding, cinnamon ice cream, toasted chocolate and soy milk flakes (80 gr)MX$240.00
Chocolate tamale, cacao nibs and Saint leaf (60 gr)MX$172.00
Chongos kakigori, pine nut and Rosita de cacao (120 gr)MX$202.00

What 1,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Guadalajara
Best Service
Guadalajara
Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcalde offers a "world-class dining experience" with inventive, exquisite cuisine and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "magical dining experience" and "creative, playful" menus. It's praised for its "superb" food, "amazing staff," and "festive ambience," making it a "must-visit" in Guadalajara for special occasions and culinary adventures.

1,075 Reviews

A
Alba
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was EXCEPTIONAL and the meat was cooked to perfection! We were running late and they accommodated us regardless...we will be back!!
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Alejandro
VIP
Mexico City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicioso y un servicio muy bueno la verdad superó expectativas
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S
Sadie
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish this was a magical dining experience. We sat at the chef’s table for their tasting menu. They were very accommodating to me being a pescatarian and the substitutions were wonderful and just as thoughtful as my mom’s selections. The service was impeccable, knowledgeable about food wine and cocktails, and they really made us feel welcome and at home. Highly recommend for a special occasion.
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J
Joakim
Guadalajara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, great food and definitely value for money. I had lunch and picked from the à la carte menu. Will visit again when I get back to Guadalajara.
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J
Juan Pablo
VIP
Mexico City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alcalde se consagra en cada visita como uno de los mejores restaurantes no sólo de México, sino del mundo. La creatividad del Chef, el ambiente cálido, amable, la selección de vinos y licores... Hacen de Alcalde una noche espectacular. Gracias!
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TPC
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant not only deserves Michelin stars but also surpasses the top 50 restaurants in the world from Mexico City .
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D
Diego
Guadalajara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Increíble experiencia, un sabor y variedad única, el ambiente esta muy genial y la atención es excepcional. 10000% recomendable!
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C
Cinthya
Guadalajara
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisito, probamos el menú de degustación y súper recomendable, es caro pero vale totalmente la pena
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Matthew
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite dining experience in Mexico. Simply extraordinary.
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C
Claudio
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente ambiente y servicio. Comida deliciosa y cuidada hasta el último detalle. Si bien el menú degustación con maridaje es una experiencia gastronómica sin igual, no creo que valga su costo
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FAQs

Alcalde is rated 4.8 stars by 1075 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Av. Mexico 2903, Col. Vallarta Norte, Guadalajara, JAL 44690

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. World's 50 Best #54 2023
2. World's 50 Best #51 2022
Cross Street
Lincoln y Nelson
Neighbourhood
Guadalajara
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 1:30 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Sat 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
Mex$500 and over
Cuisines
Mexican, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Francisco Ruano
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.alcalde.com.mx/
Phone number
33 3615 7400

Alcalde

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Menú de Degustación - Alcalde

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Entradas

Cecina, guacamole, polvo de algas y salsa morita (90 gr)MX$247.00

Aguachile verde de camarón, manzana, pepino y algas (135 gr)MX$346.00

Ensalada de la estación. Verdolaga, jaltomate, cilantro y cotija (80 gr)MX$242.00

Tlayuda de pescado nakaochi, kimchi, habanero y queso Chiapas (90 gr)MX$505.00

Gordita de requesón, crema de chile Ánaheim y nuez de macadamia (90 gr)MX$273.00

Frijoles puercos, papada de cerdo y reducción de frijol (90 gr)MX$347.00

Molleja de res, insectos y miso de frijol (150 gr)MX$310.00

Principales

Pulpo, salsa sikil pak, y arroz nishiki (175 gr)MX$530.00

Borrego braseado y curry-atole masala (130 gr)MX$525.00

Lechón, bok choi y mole barranqueño (210 gr)MX$520.00

Pesca del día, chintextle. Curry – amarillito y ceviche de setas (175 gr)MX$545.00

Wagyu A5, néctar de hongos, tartar de nopal, papas confitadas y cebolla (gramaje por pieza)MX$9.50

Últimos

Arroz con leche, helado de canela, piel de soya y chocolate tostado (80 gr)MX$240.00

Tamal de chocolate, nibs de cacao y hoja santa (60 gr)MX$172.00

Kakigori de chongos, piñon y rosita de cacao (120 gr)MX$202.00

Appetizers

“Cecina” dry beef from Leon, Guanajuato, guacamole, seaweed powder and morita chili sauce (90 gr)MX$247.00

Green shrimp aguachile, apple, cucumber and seaweed (135 gr)MX$346.00

Purslane salad, jaltomate, cilantro and cotija cheese (80 gr)MX$242.00

Nakaochi fish, kimchi, habanero and Chiapas cheese tlayuda (90 gr)MX$505.00

Requeson cheese gordita, anaheim pepper cream and macadamia (90 gr)MX$273.00

Pork and beans; pork jowl, bean reduction, chicharron and chorizo powder (90 gr)MX$347.00

Grilled beef sweetbreads, insects and bean miso (150 g)MX$310.00

Main

Octopus, sikil pak sauce and nishiki rice (175 gr)MX$530.00

Braised lamb and masala curry-atole (130 gr)MX$525.00

Suckling pig, bok choi and mole barranqueño (210 gr)MX$520.00

Cacht of the day, chintextle. Yellow curry and mushroom ceviche (175 gr)MX$545.00

A5 Wagyu, mushroom nectar, nopal tartare, candied potatoes and onionMX$9.50

Dessert

Rice pudding, cinnamon ice cream, toasted chocolate and soy milk flakes (80 gr)MX$240.00

Chocolate tamale, cacao nibs and Saint leaf (60 gr)MX$172.00

Chongos kakigori, pine nut and Rosita de cacao (120 gr)MX$202.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Alcalde restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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