Restaurante Alcalde

Restaurante Alcalde: Seasonal Mexican Cooking in Guadalajara

Alcalde is a restaurant in Guadalajara, Jalisco, founded in 2013 with an open, straightforward approach to cooking rooted in the cycles of the land. Its cuisine respects the seasons and aims to bring Mexican ingredients and culinary traditions into contemporary cooking without artifice.

The restaurant presents simplicity and flavor as its guiding principles, with an offering built around seasonal ingredients.

Executive Chef Paco Ruano

Alcalde’s kitchen is led by executive chef Paco Ruano, whose training in traditional Mexican flavors and experience in European kitchens have strongly influenced his philosophy and methods: staying close to the land and presenting dishes simply. The restaurant describes him as a constant striver, focused on perfection.

Menus and Dining

The restaurant organizes its offering around à la carte dishes, a tasting menu, and a selection of beverages. Its approach reinterprets traditional Mexican cooking with seasonal ingredients.

Services and Spaces

Alcalde has a private dining room and offers “Alcalde en casa,” its at-home service. The website includes sections for reservations, the chef, press, and awards.

Hours

The dining room is open Monday through Saturday from 1:30 to 11 p.m.; only beverages are served from 6 to 7 p.m. The tasting menu is available Monday through Saturday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and from 7 to 10 p.m. The restaurant is closed Sundays.

Location and Contact

Av. México No. 2903, Guadalajara, Jalisco · Phone: 33 3615 7400 · Email: hola@alcalde.com.mx · Hours: Dining room, Monday–Saturday, 1:30–11 p.m.; beverages only, 6–7 p.m. Tasting menu, Monday–Saturday, 2–4:30 p.m. and 7–10 p.m. Closed Sundays.