Restaurante Alcalde

A Guide to Guadalajara, Jalisco's Beating Heart | Condé Nast Traveler

"In Guadalajara’s modern Mexican dining scene, this fine dining restaurant from celebrated chef Francisco Ruano is portrayed as being at the heart of the city’s culinary universe, having steadily refined its tasting menu since opening in 2013 and remaining one of the best fine dining restaurants in all of Mexico. A standout dish described is leche de tigre, a cool stock of tender coconut adorned with sea urchin set in the center of a breathtaking orbit of colorful oils and edible flowers, which in a single bite is said to conjure images of palapas, hammocks, and ceviche stands on the beach, reflecting its sophisticated yet evocative approach to regional flavors and Indigenous heritage." - Bill Esparza