Boasting over 17,000 restaurants, visitors will never go hungry in Guadalajara. Explore Mexico’s traditional gastronomy, from tacos and tamales to frijoles charros and the dessert dish, jericalla; the city offers a banquet of prime possibilities.
The capital of Jalisco is the proud home of birria, menudo, and time-honoured antojitos (enchiladas, tacos dorados, and tostadas). Its flavours, spicy salsas, variety of cheeses, and breads such as the birote salado (a crunchy roll) are synonymous with Mexican cuisine.
While strolling through streets fringed with charming plazas, ornate cathedrals, and grand neoclassical buildings, every step is a guaranteed olfactory delight. Regional specialities include pozole (a soup or stew with hominy and meat as the base ingredients) and tortas ahogadas (known as a drenched sandwich due to its covering of sauce).
Tequila isn’t the only national drink accompanied by treats and eats; refreshment also comes in tejuino. Consumed throughout Jalisco, the popular cold-fermented beverage is made from corn dough mixed with water and unrefined cane sugar and boiled until thick. The result is served with lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a scoop of shaved ice or lime sorbet. There is also a substantial Mexican craft beer scene if preferred.
Among its many festivals throughout the year, Guadalajara serves various culinary delights at its calendar of events to satiate even the most ardent of gastronomes. The flavours of Guadalajara play a crucial role during Holy Week. Each eatery tells a story, fusing tradition and modernity to gratify the palate. Snacks from the sea are prevalent during Lent, and the city is an ideal destination for ocean flavours. La Docena Oyster Bar & Grill and El Siete y Medio de Paco are two of the best.
From street food to haute cuisine, Guadalajara is a gourmand’s paradise. Experience everything from tacos to other internationally renowned food. Visiting Guadalajara is an absolute joy of flavour and fiesta.
