Boutique hotels
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Cuixmala
- Style
- Millionaire’s Moorish playground
- Setting
- Sprawling plantation estate
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Verana
- Style
- Remote, rustic jungle retreat
- Setting
- Sun-soaked shores of the Mexican Pacific
Jalisco Eating, drinking and dancing
Restaurants
+52 33 3647 4757
Anita Li
Sharper eyed Smiths might notice that ‘Anita Li’ is ‘I Latina’ backwards. It’s no coincidence. Every bit as vibrant and bustling as its sister restaurant, and just half a block along the same street, this contemporary Mexican place is only open for lunch, but is so popular that reservations are a necessity. Closed Mondays.
3100 Avenida Inglaterra, Vallarta Poniente, Guadalajara
(+52 33 3641 2676)
Corazon de Alcachofa
A simple but oh-so-effective combination of Mexican fusion cuisine, great wines and a warm atmophere.
2946 Avenida Mexico, Residencial Juan Manuel, Guadalajara
(+52 33 3647 7774)
I Latina
A pig-themed fusion eaterie with a lively atmosphere and a tiny menu, this ever-popular spot is a hit both for its food and it’s stellar cocktails, so make sure you book ahead. Open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
3100 Avenida Inglaterra, Vallarta Poniente, Guadalajara
(+52 (33) 3817 2798).
La Porteña-Argentine.
Operated by an Argentine chef with outlets in New York and his homeland, the meat dishes are predictably delectable here, as is the extensive wine list.
1491 Avenida Americas, Providencia, Guadalajara
(+52 (0)1 32 2227 5420)
Verana
You may have to get a boat taxi from Puerta Vallarta to reach this jungle hotel, but the fresh Mexican cuisine on offer make sthe journey worthwhile. The fish here is particularly special.
Yelapa, Jalisco
Bars
(+52 33 1057 8386)
Der Krug Braühaus
An unexpectedly authentic German beer bar that attracts a decidedly trendy crowd.
15 Calle de Miguel De Cervantes, Americana, Guadalajara
The Rusty Trombone
A hip, pubby spot with occasional live music and a crowd of all ages.
2166 Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, Guadalajara
Cafés
(+52 33 3630 0091)
Café la Paloma
A fixture in the life of locals for many a year, this bohemian hang-out is classically Mexican in style and is the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon, picking at the buffet and eavesdropping on the arty intellectual regulars as they debate the day away.
1855 López Cotilla y Miguel de Cervantes, Guadalajara, JAL 44130
