Centro Historico - Guadalajara Cathedral, Plaza de los Mariachis, Teatro Degollado, Hospicio Cabañas

Take a 10 minute uber to the Guadalajara Cathedral and explore the historic city center. We recommend you go in the daytime as shops close down in the evenings.

Hospicio Cabañas

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring murals by José Clemente Orozco, considered masterpieces of Mexican art. Diana's favorite museum.

Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento

Stunning neo-Gothic cathedral considered the best of its kind in Mexico. Walking distance from the wedding hotels.

Tlaquepaque Centro

Mason and Diana's favorite area to stroll through artisanal mexican shops, colorful colonial architecture, and cobblestone streets. Make sure to eat or grab a drink at Casa Luna. It's a ~20 minute Uber and a must see!

Magno Centro Joyero - San Juan de Dios

For the more adventurous, this is the largest jewelry marketplace in Latin America. It is four stories and houses 700 shops. They have everything from precious stones (top floor) to costume jewelry. This is a large bustling place. Don't forget to bargain!

Iconic Local Food

TOMATE Taquería: Go-to casual taco spot. Get an order of the tacos al pastor with homemade tortillas and salsas!

Birrieria las 9 esquinas: Must-do for birria, a dish native to Jalisco. Located in a picturesque square with vibrant tiles and an open kitchen. Pairs excellent with a Pacifico!

Karne Garibaldi: Simple place famous for "carne en su jugo," a local dish / stew made with beef, green salsa, and beans, served with tortillas.

Cafes

Leonela: Cozy café-bistro on a tree lined street. Artisanal breads and breakfast dishes like chilaquiles and omelets.

Gabinete: Brunch café with good chilaquiles. Live music sometimes

Peligro al fondo: Set in the garden and back porch of an old mansion. Pancakes, avocado toast, chilaquiles, and breakfast burritos. Drag brunch sometimes

Sinónimo: Minimalist design café by the hotel

Karmele: Great pastries, brunch, and coffee

Zuno Café: Relaxed brunch spot

Beautiful Restaurants

Bruna: Pretty restaurant with gardens and an art gallery - multiple areas for pics for a dressed-up night out. Walking distance from wedding hotels.

Octo Restaurante: Sister restaurant attached to Bruna and also instagrammable. Has striking hexagonal walls and staircases. Won an award for architecture. Serves artsy Mexican seafood. Walking distance from wedding hotels.

Restaurante Casa Luna: Live music and stunning decorations. Serves Mexican food and is located in Tlaquepaque Centro. On a street with cool Mexican leather goods and art.

Cristina: Very sceney brunch spot with amazing pastries. Walk-in only. Has a giant rotating earth in the center and is decorated like a huge library. A 20 minute uber from the wedding hotels. Is located by the Andares shopping mall.

Lunch Spots

El Habanero Negro: Casual, hip, fun environment for experimental tacos and beers/drinks, often featuring live music.

BAUDELAIRE fonda: Modern take on a traditional Mexican fonda.

Campomar: Great seafood restaurant serving Nayarit-inspired traditional dishes. A comfort visit each time we're in Guadalajara! Multiple locations in the city.

Fine Dining

Restaurante Alcalde: Tasting menu with elevated Mexican cuisine, ranking among Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants.

Pímu: Creative menu focusing on fresh, local ingredients.

Xokol: Reimagines ancestral Mexican cuisine with heirloom corn

Bars and Nightlife

El Gallo Altanero

Ranked world’s 50 best bars. Cool intimate bar for craft cocktails and a lot of tequila, often has a DJ or live music.

Turbio

Very cool/hip crowd with outdoor seating. Sip cocktails in a relaxed, low-lit bar perfect for casual, laid-back evenings.

Farmacia Rita Pérez

Quirky, edgy pharmacy-themed dive bar with local feel. Excellent creative cocktails in a nostalgic setting with a jukebox.

Mecenas

Creative cocktails and an artsy ambiance. NYC vibe

Santa Sabina Americana

Hipster beer garden

De La O Cantina

Mexican cantina with tequila and mezcal-based drinks

Mika Bar

Upscale bar with artsy cocktails. Have to uber, in the Andares mall area

Late Night Spots / Dancing

Galgo Speakeasy Bar

Hidden, retro speakeasy with craft cocktails

Jamaica go go

Lively dance club

Amaro Records

Vinyl records and eclectic music