Award-winning

Alcalde

4.7

1049 Reviews

Mex$500 and over

Mexican

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
Mex$500 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
Area
Guadalajara
Cross Street
Lincoln y Nelson
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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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 1,049 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Guadalajara
Best Service
Guadalajara
Innovative
Guadalajara
Best Service
Guadalajara
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcalde offers a vibrant dining experience in Guadalajara, celebrated for its "creative flavors" and "excellent service." Guests enjoy an elegant atmosphere and beautifully presented dishes. The tasting menu is a highlight, though some suggest menu updates. Overall, it's "one of the best dining experiences" with a memorable culinary journey.

1,049 Reviews

A
Anthony
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alcalde is, in a word, incredible. Top 3 dining experience globally. The food is sublime. Creative, playful, inventive and still authentically Mexican. The wine pairings are perfection with each course of the tasting menu. Service is attentive, relaxed, professional and friendly. It makes me incredibly proud to see a restaurant at this level in Guadalajara. This is a restaurant worth traveling for to dine at. Exceptional experience.
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RObert
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal dining experience. Outstanding service and the food was incredible. Definitely recommend as must on any visit to Guadalajara.
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Herbert
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Die Empfehlungen des Kellners in Hinblick Essen und Weinbegleitung waren vorzüglich! Wir verbrachten einen wunderschönen Abend mit außerordentlichen Gerichten!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the ten course tasting menu and it was an unforgettable experience. The service was wonderful (thank you, Sam and everyone else who stopped at our table). This was our first time doing anything like this and we appreciated the staff telling us what each item was in great detail, including how to eat it. The food was amazing and unlike anything we have ever had before. The drink recommendations were based on our preferences and they were fantastic. We loved this experience and highly recommend it!!
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Hannes
Düsseldorf
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Octopus was delicious, one of the best I‘ve had. And the gordita was a nice and delicious surprise. Great service from Alberto. Thanks for the experience. Need to try the great selection of wine next time 😉
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ALBERTO
Guadalajara
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Como siempre excelente comida y atención en el Alcalde. Ya es una tradición para celebraciones importantes
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Jose Antonio
VIP
Michoacán
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Reservamos el menú degustación pero lejos de ser la “experiencia gastronómica más completa” deja mucho que desear pues de 10 entradas se salva el aguachile de coco una ensalada con tofu de la casa y el mole que baña al pato lo demás queda a deber en sabor y porción que no te deja satisfecho explota y sabe más al oído que en boca, de igual manera el “maridaje” me pareció forzado pretendiendo con una etiqueta armonizar más de una entrada y sin incluir los postres. Sin hablar de lo ruidoso y hasta cierto punto desorganizado de su cocina que al ser abierta ves desatenciones y escuchas comentarios como que, aún aguanta algún ingrediente o que se le corte una parte para utilizarlo. Como tip no muy grato es darse cuenta que si llega gente que conoce al chef o al que esté de encargado recibe trato distinto saludo personalizado de este y “excepción” en el menú para mezclar los platillos estrella de la degustación y del menú general recomendando que mejor se llegue al restaurante a solicitar menú al gusto que contratarlo desde open table
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Paul
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magical chef’s menu and experience from start to finish
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P
Phillip
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was visiting from DC for work and had a chance to stop in. Environment was good. Presentation and food was good too.
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Lauren
San Diego
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
When the very nice waitress told me chicerron is like pork belly I knew I was in the wrong place. A big green presentation good only for Instagram easily mistaken for salad but only 2 nasturcium flowers were edible made me think if I can't eat it get this f'ing thing off my table. The venison tartar, a speciality of Toledo, Spain was pretty good. Veal shredded and turned into fried schnitzel was weird. You don't do this to veal. Chardonnay was middle of the road. A hip type, colorful atmosphere . The waitress cleaned our table with a wet cloth then I needed to dry it with a napkin when she walked off. Came with anticipation, left not returning.
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Alcalde is rated 4.7 stars by 1049 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 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
Area
Guadalajara
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 1:30 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Sat 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
Mex$500 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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.alcalde.com.mx/
Phone number
33 3615 7400

Alcalde

Make a booking

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

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Alcalde restaurant rated?

Is Alcalde currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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