Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Guadalajara

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Guadalajara? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Juniko

4.9

4.9 (650)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Guadalajara

About the restaurant

JuniKo is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. The restaurant uses the freshest, high quality produce and seafood to create each of its preparations. It provides a comfortable atmosphere and is popular for its attentive and friendly service. Juni-Ko is a reservations-only restaurant, so guests must book a table in advance. The restaurant�s menu includes a wide variety of sushi rolls, fish and seafood dishes. Juni-Ko also offers a special Chef�s menu and omakase menu that changes every day. Guests can choose from various sake and whisky options to enjoy with their meals.

Top review

Carlos

Dined 6 days ago

Dining @ Juniko is probably the next best thing vs going to Japan for a traditional Omakase experience. Chef Sato definitively knows what he's doing with the freshest high quality ingredients and very precise presentation and food preparing.... and he was very nice also in celebrating my birthday with my family. Service from Jorge and the team was excellent. There's also a-la-carte menu, besides the 12, 14 and 20 options Omakase. Sake of the house was really good, too. Price reflects the quality - well worth it.

Kasuga

4.9

4.9 (264)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Guadalajara

About the restaurant

Bienvenidos a Kasuga.
El Chef Daisuke Maeda abre su propio restaurante en su ahora segunda casa Guadalajara.

Tenemos la opción de menú a la carta a la hora de la comida (de 14:00pm a 17:00pm) y la opción de Omakase (elección del chef) en la cena con dos turnos, a las 19:00pm el primero y a las 21:00pm el segundo.
El producto más fresco y con el mejor cuidado que van a encontrar.
Chef Daisuke con más de 20 años de experiencia, nos trae comida tradicional japonesa con una ligera influencia mexicana.
Los esperamos aquí en su casa.

Top review

Janine

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

We have the most amazing private sushi dinner at Kasuga! Best sushi we have ever had and the service was impeccable! A must for someone who loves fine sushi and incredible chefs! Atmosphere was fabulous as well!

CAMPOMAR CHAPALITA

4.9

4.9 (57)

MXN310 to MXN500

Fish

Zapopan

About the restaurant

Somos un restaurante de mariscos originario de Ixtlán del Río Nayarit, en donde transformamos los tradicionales, sabores, texturas y aromas en la cocina nayarita en exquisitos platillos únicos para para deleitar los paladares mexicanos.
Nuestra visión es abrir nuestra cocina del mundo y que nuestro sazón sea capaz de llegar a todos.
La transparencia y innovación y perfección de nuestros platillos buscan estar a la vanguardia en el servicio restaurantero, para deleitar tu paladar en cualquier momento de tu día.

MIKA BAR

4.8

4.8 (40)

MXN500 and over

Dining Bar

Zapopan

About the restaurant

Mika Bar is Grupo Costeño's new speakeasy concept located at The Landmark Guadalajara (entrance on Mochomos), with a modern mix of mixology, music, atmosphere and a space inspired by London in the 1920s.

Palominos - Providencia

4.7

4.7 (225)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Guadalajara

About the restaurant

Palominos is considered as one of the best Mexican steakhouses in Guadalajara. We have the highest quality of steaks both national and international. Our restaurant is ideal for a family gathering, private event or a work meeting. We have tables in our interior and exterior, terrace and private rooms. In our menu, you can find our house recommendations: Black Onyx from Australia, Rib Eye Aguachile and our famous Bacanora Filet from Rancho el 17. Our extensive bar drinks, mixology, and great ambience will make your visit a unique experience.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food and the best service!

La Docena - Providencia

4.7

4.7 (279)

MXN500 and over

Seafood

Guadalajara

About the restaurant

Casual Oyster Bar and Grill serves up some of the country´s freshest seafood. La Docena Providencia is a small and intimate iconic restaurant in Guadalajara, a must. A culinary experience.

San Pellegrino´s Latin America´s 50 Best Restaurants Award for its quality and ambience.

Chef Tomas Bermudez keeps a keen eye on all that enters the kitchen, sourcing the highest quality seafood mostly from the Pacific Coast of Mexico and supporting local small scale producers for vegetables and meat.

Great wine list with many natural options in it.
The seasonal cocktail list is worth a try.

When reserving it is not possible to guarantee a specific table or location in the restaurant, although we always try to do our best. We have 10 minutes tolerance for reservation times, after that it is a no show. We only assign tables to complete parties, in case not everybody is present we assign a smaller table. There is a penalty of $250 pesos for no shows or incomplete groups.

Top review

Barbara

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Great food and atmosphere. Lovely way to spnd and afternoon.

Cabanna - Avenida Mexico

4.7

4.7 (163)

MXN310 to MXN500

Seafood

Guadalajara

About the restaurant

By Grupo Los Arcos.
Casual and cool restaurant & bar, created in 2012 by Grupo Los Arcos. Cabanna is a place to share and enjoy with friends, the vibe feels like you are enjoying proximity to the beach. The atmosphere and music transport you to the relaxing mood of a lounge bar, serving the highest quality Pacific seafood accompanied by the most colorful and inviting drinks. 9 locations nationwide: Culiacán, Tijuana, Mexicali, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mexico City, Ciudad Juárez, and Puebla.

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RomanVIP

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

Food is great but service could be better. The only complaint is please wait to bring hot/warm main course before the customer finishes appetisers or salads. Or it is always better to ask the client when he or she wants plates to be served

Sofy Boom

4.7

4.7 (221)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Guadalajara

About the restaurant

Somos una pizzería napolitana con cócteles y música Dj

Top review

AhtziriR

Dined on Jul 23, 2024

INCREDIBLE! Location is ideal since it is on the Main Street. The actual restaurant has a very nice theme and is executed nicely. The burrata pizza was the main star of the night. 100% would recommend for a pre-night out spot

AXNO

4.7

4.7 (56)

MXN310 to MXN500

Dining Bar

Zapopan

About the restaurant

ARRIEROS DE LA CULTURA LIQUIDA DE MEXICO.

SOMOS UN LUGAR QUE OFRECE LA EXPERIENCIA QUE NINGUN LUGAR TE OFRECE, VEN , PRUEBA Y APRENDE DE UNA MANERA DIVERTIDA SOBRE LOS ESPIRITUS LIQUIDOS DE TODO MEXICO.

Top review

XimenaV

Dined on Sep 16, 2023

it was great, we love it! The food, the drinks, the service, 10/10

Meet Social Grill

4.3

4.3 (218)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Guadalajara

About the restaurant

Restaurante Cortes de carne en Col. Providencia Guadalajara