Tortas Ahogadas Don Jose
- ★ 4.3
- Mexican
- $
- Centro Historico
Try Torta ahogada
Tortas Ahogadas Don Jose in Guadalajara is the Calle Mexicaltzingo torta-ahogada stand, the canonical Tapatio stop for drowned-pork sandwiches under 100.
Eat well in Guadalajara for under €15 a plate: the places locals on a budget actually use.
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Birrieria Las 9 Esquinas
- ★ 4.4
- Taqueria
- $
- Centro Historico
Try Birria de chivo
Birrieria Las 9 Esquinas in Guadalajara is the Calle Colon goat-birria stand in the Nueve Esquinas district, a Tapatio favourite for a 150-peso birria plate.
Mercado San Juan de Dios comedores
Try Comida corrida
Mercado San Juan de Dios comedores in Guadalajara are the third-floor lunch stalls, a Tapatio favourite for comida corrida under 120 pesos with sopa.
Eat your way around Tlaquepaque
2 of the budget eats on this list are in Tlaquepaque. So are these tours and tastings.
Los Pinches Tacos
Try Tacos al pastor
Los Pinches Tacos in Guadalajara is the Avenida Vallarta taqueria, a Lafayette late-night stop for al pastor and suadero tacos at 30 to 60 pesos.
Karne Garibaldi
- ★ 4.5
- Mexican
- $
- Santa Teresita
Try Carne en su jugo
Karne Garibaldi in Guadalajara is the Santa Teresita Tapatio comedor since 1970, the carne-en-su-jugo bowl with frijoles and tortillas runs around 180 pesos.
Cafe Madrid
- ★ 4.0
- Brunch
- $
- Centro Historico
Try Huevos divorciados
Cafe Madrid in Guadalajara is the Avenida Juarez breakfast diner since 1955, a Centro favourite for huevos divorciados and chilaquiles under 150 pesos.
Tejuino Mercado San Juan
Try Tejuino
Tejuino Mercado San Juan in Guadalajara is the Mercado San Juan de Dios stalls for tejuino, the fermented-masa drink with lime ice and salt under 30 pesos.
Jericallas Mercado Corona
Try Jericalla
Jericallas Mercado Corona in Guadalajara is the Avenida Hidalgo market stalls for jericalla, the canonical Tapatio caramel-custard dessert at 25 to 50 pesos.
Elotes Glorieta Chapalita
Try Elote
Elotes Glorieta Chapalita in Zapopan is the Glorieta Chapalita corner-cart counter, a Tapatio classic for elotes and esquites at 30 to 60 pesos a cup.
Birrieria El Chololo
Try Birria
Birrieria El Chololo in Guadalajara is the Avenida Patria birria stop, a Tapatio favourite for the goat-birria plate under 180 pesos with consome.
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El Meson de la Nieta
- ★ 3.9
- Mexican
- $
- Tlaquepaque
Try Comida corrida
El Meson de la Nieta in Tlaquepaque is the Calle Madero family fonda near the El Parian, a Tapatio comida corrida lunch under 130 pesos with sopa.
El Carnal
- ★ 3.9
- Taqueria
- $
- Tlaquepaque
Try Carnitas
El Carnal in Tlaquepaque is the Calle Independencia carnitas counter, a low-cost San Pedro stop for carnitas, tacos dorados and quesadillas under 100 pesos.
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