Award-winning

Alcalde

4.8

1079 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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.

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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
Phone number
33 3615 7400
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Francisco Ruano

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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 1,079 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 in Guadalajara offers an extraordinary culinary journey with its "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "creative, playful, inventive" dishes. The tasting menu, featuring regional flavors and exquisite wine pairings, is a highlight. While some found it pricey, the "world-class dining experience" makes it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

1,079 Reviews

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FRANCISCO
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La atmósfera del lugar es agradable, el aguachile es uno de los platillos que más me gustó, y el pulpo también en su punto. De postre el arroz con leched.
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Miguel VIP
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Platillos muy creativos y de excelente sabor y calidad.
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Daniel
Mexico City1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy buen lugar. Lo recomiendo, excelente servicio y grandes vinos
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is Michelin star quality food. Service is very good but it could be the one thing that holds them back from a star if that’s even an ambition. For example the hostess was not attentive and was on her phone. The delivery in explaining the dishes was sometimes sub par. Wonderful young staff but that could be why. Having dined at Michelin star restaurants across South America, Spain and the US, the food here reaches what I’ve experienced elsewhere, and in some cases beyond. And conceptually it checks the right boxes.
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Alba
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
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 City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
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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Sadie
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
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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Joakim
Guadalajara1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
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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Juan Pablo VIP
Mexico City3 reviews
5.0
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
Montreal1 review
5.0
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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FAQs

Alcalde is rated 4.8 stars by 1079 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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
Phone number
33 3615 7400
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Francisco Ruano

Alcalde

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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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

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