Award-winning

Alcalde

4.7

1031 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Mexican

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for business meals

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
MXN500 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
Neighborhood
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$2,500.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Menú de Degustación de 10 tiempos
Tasting Menu - Alcalde
MX$2,500.00 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 1,031 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Guadalajara
Best Food
Guadalajara
Best Service
Guadalajara
Innovative
Guadalajara
Best Food
Guadalajara
Best Service
Guadalajara
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcalde offers a "memorable experience" with its creative and beautifully presented dishes, crafted by Chef Ruano and his team. Guests praise the "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a "beautiful place." While some find it pricey, many agree it's "one of the best" dining experiences in Guadalajara.

1,031 Reviews

J
Jose Antonio
Guadalajara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menú degustación del chef: vale totalmente la pena. Delicioso.
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Guadalupe
Guadalajara
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Es una gran experiencia desde el lugar, la Comida, el servicio. Excelente!
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Eduardo
Guadalajara
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend Alcalde! The food was delicious, and everything we ordered was fantastic. The rice pudding dessert was spectacular—a must-try! Wonderful dining experience.
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Seng Wing
New South Wales
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner and service was generally excellent. I think it would have helped if we had sommelier but also if we had some guidance on food ordering 2 of us ordered the delicious pork belly which we could have shared instead (generous in serving size) and then shared some other dish.
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Benjamín
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simplemente espectacular, un gran lugar y la comida maravillosa
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Alexa
Phoenix
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible! A must do in Guadalajara. Food was outstanding, as was service. Beautiful restaurant
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Gizelle
Cancun
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sin duda alguna es una experiencia imperdible si estan en Guadalajara. Exquisito todo! Muchas felicidades al Chef Paco Ruano y su esplendido equipo!
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AnaLiliaReyes
Guadalajara
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Es un deleite ir a Alcalde, tanto la comida como el servicio es excelente.
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C
Claudia
Mexico City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La comida es excelente pero definitivamente la amabilidad y la calidad del servicio son de otro nivel. Increíble experiencia.
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Ibrain
Baja California
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The Food was tasty, yet it wasn’t mind blowing. It had enough avant-garde techniques, as well as interesting flavor combinations. For the price, I think we got too many “snacks” instead of actual “tasting dishes”. If we were to come back, we would definitely order “A la carte” instead of tasting menú. Our complementary wine for our celebration was nice.
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FAQs

Alcalde is rated 4.7 stars by 1031 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 9 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
Neighborhood
Guadalajara
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 1:30 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Sat 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
MXN500 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

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Dining areas

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Menú de Degustación - Alcalde

Tasting Menu - Alcalde

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

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Review summary

FAQs

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