Guadalajara Food and Restaurants are an Endless Experience

Guadalara founded by Conquerer Nuño de Guzman converted an already densely populated area in to Jalisco today’s State Capital. Spaniards arrived and found settlements and vestige of different aborigine groups such as Olmec, Nahua, Tarascan and Chichimec cultures as well as smaller groups, including Cora, Huichol, Caxcanes and Tepehuanes. The plains in the high lands of Jalisco and neighboring States have many lakes and rivers, fed by the Sierra Mountains which in Jalisco’s origin, supported the transit and settlement of many nomad groups. Lakes provided a variety of fish, including abundant whitefish. Hunting provided ducks, doves and partridges. Inhabitants domesticated turkey. Their Cooking was accompanied by “Salsas” made out of Tomatoes, hot and mild Chilis. Spaniards introduced cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and all other animal-based foods, including dairy products and lard, as well as wheat, olive oil, rice, spices, and several European varieties of fruit, nuts and vegetables. The imported elements merged with local diet


Mexican aborigine dietary structure, of corn, was developed to make enchiladas, quesadillas, gorditas and even tamales, a light, lard-infused dough filled with pork and chiles. Additionally fish and seafood were seasoned with saffron and other European spices. Today’s variety of fresh produce, meat, cheese, custards and other sweets offered in the city's markets and food outlets is impressive. Such is today’s assorted supply of local flavors in such a vast native culinary cuisine. A sample of this large variety can be found in the Food Court of the huge Guadalajara´s Mercado Libertad in the San Juan de Dios District.


Guadalajara population is proud of its local menus and all over the City you will find most restaurants serving specialties such as corn and meat stew called POZOLE. Another Guadalajara favorite is meat stew called BIRRIA, made with roasted chiles, spices, and either goat, mutton, pork or beef. Guadalajara will also process chicken with its famous Pollo a la Valenciana or the French Type Baguette TORTAS AHOGADAS stuffed with pork meat and the doused with hot salsa. All over Guadalajara you will also find tamales, sopes, tacos, and enchiladas tapatias.


But Guadalajara. a World Class City, evolves in to the most updated World Restaurant Industry tendency and offers all sorts of Gourmet Restaurants all over and around the City. Besides Mexican, Sea Food and local Cuisine, Guadalajara offers Restaurants with French, Italian, Oriental and even Hindu menus. When visiting Guadalajara, check the local Tourist Guides or your Hotel Concierge for the best and closest places of the vicinity where you are staying. The Historic District, Tlaquepaque, Tonala   and Zapopan have a good selection in the tourist areas.


Also Malls and Business districts will offer plenty of options. Just to mention a few, Sacramonte is a favorite amongst those who know, both local and visitors.  Santo Coyote, very impressive décor and architecture, with waterfalls, walls covered with folk art, green spaces. La Fonda de San Miguel, located in a former convent, easy walking distance to the historic centre. La Trattoria excellent family type Italian restaurant, bright, spacious, good food and good prices Chai  open in a wonderful restored mansion has an art gallery and is located close to the universities ideal for breakfast or brunch, but also for lunch or evening snacks.