Adam's Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious vegan food and local green space activists. On Friday and Saturday they offer unique vegan meals.
HUERTO EN EL BARRIO
168 Calle Doctor Enrique Pérez ArceDelicious vegan food and local green space activists. On Friday and Saturday they offer unique vegan meals.
Delicious lunch counter inside Mercado Rizo. Go there early for a fantastic traditional breakfast.
Antojitos domys
675 Calzada RevoluciónDelicious lunch counter inside Mercado Rizo. Go there early for a fantastic traditional breakfast.
La casa de Poseidon
627 Calzada RevoluciónYummy sea food restaurant around the corner from Casa Romero.
Our favorite taco place just a short walking distance from Casa Romero. They change the menu daily and they always have vegetarian options.
La cocina de Adriana
434 Calle 5 de MayoOur favorite taco place just a short walking distance from Casa Romero. They change the menu daily and they always have vegetarian options.
Quelite
1078A C. Pedro MorenoCocina de Autor with fantastic one of kind meals.
Traditional Mexican food at an affordable price. This restaurant gets really busy especially at night as it’s open late. Worth the wait.
40 locals recommend
La Chata
405A Av TerranovaTraditional Mexican food at an affordable price. This restaurant gets really busy especially at night as it’s open late. Worth the wait.
Our absolute favorite restaurant/bar. Fantastic cocktails and mezcal selection. Amazing Mexican food. Try the Jade Dragon you won’t regret it!
26 locals recommend
El Habanero Negro
1228-a C. Manuel López CotillaOur absolute favorite restaurant/bar. Fantastic cocktails and mezcal selection. Amazing Mexican food. Try the Jade Dragon you won’t regret it!
Tacorea.gdl
69 Calle EmersonKorea meets Mexico! Fantastic spicy ramen and delicious bulgogi.
Families love Santo Coyote for it’s beautiful traditional decor and their live weekend folclórico shows.
49 locals recommend
Santo Goyote
155 Constancio Hernandez AlvirdeFamilies love Santo Coyote for it’s beautiful traditional decor and their live weekend folclórico shows.
Just a few steps away from Casa Romero. Cazuela Mágica serves traditional Mexican cuisine.
La Cazuela Mágica
Calle AnalcoJust a few steps away from Casa Romero. Cazuela Mágica serves traditional Mexican cuisine.
Restaurante Casa Luna
211 Calle IndependenciaThe most beautiful restaurant in Tlaquepaque.
Cute and delicious restaurant tucked away in busy historic Tlaquepaque. Good food and funky decor.
Río San Pedro
Cute and delicious restaurant tucked away in busy historic Tlaquepaque. Good food and funky decor.
Birriería las 9 Esquinas
384 C/ GaleanaIf you love Birria it’s a must visit.
Peligro al Fondo
2170 C. Miguel Lerdo de TejadaSuper hip breakfast spot set in a lush garden.
This cute spot is perfect for breakfast before you start your long day of shopping in downtown Tlaquepaque.
Casa Ledezma Restaurante Tlaquepaque
This cute spot is perfect for breakfast before you start your long day of shopping in downtown Tlaquepaque.
Cocina de Autor that specializes in all foods made from corn.
13 locals recommend
Xokol tortilleria, molino & antojeria
1375 C. Ignacio Herrera y CairoCocina de Autor that specializes in all foods made from corn.
Fantastic selection of restaurants and fashion bazaars on weekends.
26 locals recommend
Mercado Mexico
1920 LibertadFantastic selection of restaurants and fashion bazaars on weekends.
If you only have two days in town, this is a must visit. Live horse show on Saturdays, delicious food and loads of tequila!
El Gran Rodeo
If you only have two days in town, this is a must visit. Live horse show on Saturdays, delicious food and loads of tequila!
Gandul cocina vegana Gourmet
Delicious vegan restaurant.
BRUNA
2418 C. Miguel Lerdo de TejadaFancy hip restaurant that’s all the rage at the moment.
Restaurante Alcalde
2903 Av. MéxicoOne of the fanciest resto in GDL. Highly recommended.
Magia Negra Café
Cute little coffee shop just a five minute walk from the house.
Transportation
Plaza De La Bandera
This is the closest train station to Casa Romero.
Sightseeing
This historic temple is just a short walk from Casa Romero in the Analco neighborhood. Just out front is a beautiful little park too.
Templo de San Sebastian de Analco
#287 CuauhtémocThis historic temple is just a short walk from Casa Romero in the Analco neighborhood. Just out front is a beautiful little park too.
The closest Pueblo Mágico to Guadalajara. Just minutes away by Uber. Spend all afternoon shopping for hand made artenasias and enjoy dinner at one of the many fantastic restaurants.
94 locals recommend
Tlaquepaque centro
The closest Pueblo Mágico to Guadalajara. Just minutes away by Uber. Spend all afternoon shopping for hand made artenasias and enjoy dinner at one of the many fantastic restaurants.
This park just a short walk from Casa Romero is a must visit. Located in historic Analco and recently restored. I’m the evenings the park is full of food vendors and locals .
San José de Analco Garden
384A ConstituciónThis park just a short walk from Casa Romero is a must visit. Located in historic Analco and recently restored. I’m the evenings the park is full of food vendors and locals .
Tonalá is a 30 min Uber ride from Casa Romero. There you can find hundreds of shops specializing in hand made goods. On Thursdays and Saturdays they have a huge street market too.
56 locals recommend
Tonalá Centro
Tonalá is a 30 min Uber ride from Casa Romero. There you can find hundreds of shops specializing in hand made goods. On Thursdays and Saturdays they have a huge street market too.
Fantastic park with an bird sanctuary and a butterfly cage. Just a short Uber ride from Casa Analco.
45 locals recommend
Parque Agua Azul
973 Calzada Independencia SurFantastic park with an bird sanctuary and a butterfly cage. Just a short Uber ride from Casa Analco.
Lucha Libre live! A short walk from Casa Romero. Shows are every Wednesday and Sunday.
22 locals recommend
Arena Coliseo
67 Calle AnalcoLucha Libre live! A short walk from Casa Romero. Shows are every Wednesday and Sunday.
A must visit for any first timer. This huge plaza showcases some of Guadalajara’s most important sites including city hall and the cathedral. From Casa Romero you can take the metro!
Plaza Guadalajara
Avenida Miguel Hidalgo y CostillaA must visit for any first timer. This huge plaza showcases some of Guadalajara’s most important sites including city hall and the cathedral. From Casa Romero you can take the metro!
Fun park to visit on Sundays. Come during recreativa and expensive fun activities such as hooks hooping and outdoor dancing.
56 locals recommend
Revolution Park
2183 Calz. del Federalismo SurFun park to visit on Sundays. Come during recreativa and expensive fun activities such as hooks hooping and outdoor dancing.
Beautiful little museum dedicated to the history of Guadalajara. Entry is always free!
53 locals recommend
Museo de la Ciudad
684 C. IndependenciaBeautiful little museum dedicated to the history of Guadalajara. Entry is always free!
Shopping
San Juan De Dios also known as Mercado Libertad is Latin America’s largest indoor shopping market. There you can find artenasias to faux designer goods. Stick to the first floor for more traditional items.
96 locals recommend
San Juan de Dios
San Juan De Dios also known as Mercado Libertad is Latin America’s largest indoor shopping market. There you can find artenasias to faux designer goods. Stick to the first floor for more traditional items.
Sunday antique market on Avenida Mexico. Lovely vintage items and one of a kind finds at reasonable prices.
Guadalajara Antique Market
Sunday antique market on Avenida Mexico. Lovely vintage items and one of a kind finds at reasonable prices.
This Saturday market is perfect for toy collectors and 420 lovers.
15 locals recommend
Tianguis Cultural de Guadalajara
150 Av. 16 de SeptiembreThis Saturday market is perfect for toy collectors and 420 lovers.
Roxy n roll
Juan ManuelFor lovers of vintage vinyl this is the place to visit. Super affordable!
Bars
In Guadalajara we have two types of Bars. Old fashioned Cantinas that open early. And Restaurants that serve fantastic cocktails and drinks, many of these get super busy at night and have live music/djs.
Guadalajara’s only tiki bar! Fantastic cocktails and delicious Mexican food.
32 locals recommend
De La O Cantina
70 Calle ArgentinaGuadalajara’s only tiki bar! Fantastic cocktails and delicious Mexican food.
Small Mezcal bar with a young hip crowd and nightly live music. The crowd gets going after 11pm.
52 locals recommend
Pare de Sufrir
66 Calle ArgentinaSmall Mezcal bar with a young hip crowd and nightly live music. The crowd gets going after 11pm.
Fantastic small bar/restaurant with crazy appetizers and great cocktails.
6 locals recommend
Farmacia Rita Pérez
Calle ColoniasFantastic small bar/restaurant with crazy appetizers and great cocktails.
One of the oldest Cantinas in Guadalajara is a must visit. Located in the famed 9 Esquinas neighborhood a short walk form Casa Romero. Enjoy their roof patio and order their Birria Tortita.
20 locals recommend
La Occidental Cantina
911 C. Nueva GaliciaOne of the oldest Cantinas in Guadalajara is a must visit. Located in the famed 9 Esquinas neighborhood a short walk form Casa Romero. Enjoy their roof patio and order their Birria Tortita.
Guadalajara’s oldest cantina is just half a block from Plaza Liberación. Go there during mid day to watch the locals sing traditional Mexican boleros.
82 locals recommend
Cantina La Fuente
78 C. Pino SuárezGuadalajara’s oldest cantina is just half a block from Plaza Liberación. Go there during mid day to watch the locals sing traditional Mexican boleros.
Local brewery a short walk from Casa Romero. Fantastic local made beer and pizza!
Cerveceria Barriochico
670 Calle Las ConchasLocal brewery a short walk from Casa Romero. Fantastic local made beer and pizza!
Hip tiny bar with fantastic cocktails. Gets super busy so expect to wait.
21 locals recommend
El Gallo Altanero
126 Calle MarsellaHip tiny bar with fantastic cocktails. Gets super busy so expect to wait.
Agüita Agaveria
167 Calle MarsellaLarge mezcal selection!
Hands down the best bar restaurant in Guadalajara. Order the Jade Dragon and a shot of mezcal.
26 locals recommend
El Habanero Negro
1228-a C. Manuel López CotillaHands down the best bar restaurant in Guadalajara. Order the Jade Dragon and a shot of mezcal.
Art Scene
A must visit if you love art and historic places. A short walk from Casa Romero. This museum was once the first hospital in Latin America.
348 locals recommend
Hospicio Cabañas
8 Calle CabañasA must visit if you love art and historic places. A short walk from Casa Romero. This museum was once the first hospital in Latin America.
Guadalajara’s premier art museum with monthly rotating shows and free entrance.
204 locals recommend
University of Guadalajara
976 Av JuárezGuadalajara’s premier art museum with monthly rotating shows and free entrance.
Ancient convent turned art museum. Across the street from our favorite plaza!
50 locals recommend
Ex Convento Del Carmen
638 Av JuárezAncient convent turned art museum. Across the street from our favorite plaza!
Beautiful museum dedicated to the crafts of Jalisco located inside Parque Agua Azul.
House of craft of Jalisco
Beautiful museum dedicated to the crafts of Jalisco located inside Parque Agua Azul.
Groceries and Beer
The closest Mercado to Casa Romero. Just up the street! Open from 6-3. There you can find fresh produce, local cheeses and fresh made bread. Anything you need to prepare a home cooked meal is available there.
MERCADO RIZO
# 592 Calz. RevoluciónThe closest Mercado to Casa Romero. Just up the street! Open from 6-3. There you can find fresh produce, local cheeses and fresh made bread. Anything you need to prepare a home cooked meal is available there.
Vinos y licores la fuente
700 ConstituciónThis mini market is a block away and they sell ice cold beer and liquor.
Mega
2077 Blvd. Gral. Marcelino García BarragánThe closest super market.
Walmart Supercenter
Welp, its Walmart but in Mexico.
Oxxo
1005 Calzada del EjércitoThis oxxo is 3 blocks away and open 24 hours.