Award-winning

Alcalde

4.8

1085 Reviews

MXN500 and over

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 27, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

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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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

Featured in

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 1,085 people are saying

Alcalde reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 delivers a "world-class dining experience" with "exceptional service" and "inventive, exquisite" food. Known for its "creative tasting menu," the restaurant offers a "memorable experience" with "Mexico's signature warmth" and "fine dining standards." Guests praise its "superb wine pairings" and "amazing staff," making it a "must-visit" for special occasions.

1,085 Reviews

J
Jose Antonio
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cada visita a Alcalde es una experiencia única. La atención de todo su personal es sobresaliente y las propuestas del chef innovadoras.
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Gabriel VIP
Mexico City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Espectacular !! Lo mejor de lo mejor !! Muy recomendable
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ROBERT VIP
Las Vegas16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome. I showed up early, and they were very patient and accommodating; in fact, I ended up dining at the bar, which gave me a front-row seat to all the kitchen magic. I had the elevated cheese gordita (glorious!), the pork/mushroom stew combo (OMG SO AMAZING!), and the octopus with the ant macha sauce AND pumpkin seed mole (WOW!). A G-jara must, highly recommend!
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Juan VIP
Guadalajara16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Alcalde sigue impresionando por sus excelentes platillos y mantiene el servicio impecable haciendo una a experiencia sumamente disfrutable
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RodrigoV
Guadalajara5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente opción Jacqueline y Pilar nos brindaron un excelente servicio, acompañándonos durante toda la experiencia. Nuestros platillos favoritos sin duda fue el arroz con leche, y la gordita en mole de coco y yahualica.
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Daisy
Puerto Vallarta1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience would highly recommend if you are in town for a special celebration
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FRANCISCO
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
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 on March 11, 2025
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 on March 9, 2025
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 on March 8, 2025
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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Alcalde is rated 4.8 stars by 1085 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 9 times today

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

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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

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