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.
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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.
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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.
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