Best Tacos in Guadalajara: 10 Top-Rated Taquerías

Guadalajara does tacos its own way. It's the capital of Jalisco, the state many people connect with birria, but the city's taco scene goes well beyond one dish: seafood taquerías with lines in the morning, tongue stands that open before sunrise, evening-only spots in residential neighborhoods, and even vegan kitchens serving mushroom and squash tacos.

To build this list we used TacoPortal's data: the best-rated taquerías in Guadalajara and its metro area on Google, weighted by review count, because a 4.7 backed by thousands of reviews tells you more than a perfect 5.0 from ten people. We currently list 92 taquerías in the city; here are 10 that stand out. Hours come from Google and can change, so double-check before you go.

1. Taco Fish La Paz — seafood in Mexicaltzingo

Taco Fish La Paz has more reviews than any other taquería on our Guadalajara list: 4.7 stars from over 20,800 reviews. It sits on Av. de la Paz in Mexicaltzingo and is listed in our directory for fish, shrimp, tuna, octopus, breaded fish and ceviche tacos. It's open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., which makes it a late-breakfast or lunch stop rather than a dinner one.

2. Birria y carne asada Don José — Colonia Americana

If birria is the reason you came to Guadalajara, Birria y carne asada Don José is an obvious stop: 4.7 from nearly 7,000 reviews, on Calle Argentina in Colonia Americana. Besides birria, it's listed for carne asada, chicharrón, chorizo and tinga. Open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday until 2:00 p.m.; it shows as closed on Sunday.

3. Tacos Luis — evening tongue tacos in Santa Mónica

Tacos Luis is this list's night option, open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. It holds a 4.7 from more than 2,800 reviews and is listed for lengua (beef tongue) tacos. You'll find it on Calle Federico E. Ibarra in Colonia Santa Mónica.

4. Tacos de lengua los carnales — early risers in La Loma

At the other end of the clock is Tacos de lengua los carnales, open daily from 6:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. It serves lengua and buche, carries a $ price level (among the cheapest here) and has a 4.7 from over 1,600 reviews. It's in Colonia La Loma.

5. Tacos Pepe's — the top rating (4.8)

Tacos Pepe's has the highest score in this roundup: 4.8 from 353 reviews. It's on López Cotilla in Colonia Americana and is listed for tongue, bean and rajas (poblano strip) tacos. Hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Saturday until 3:00 p.m.

6. Tacos La Choza — tuna and mushrooms

Tacos La Choza, on Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra between Av. Vallarta and López Cotilla, has a 4.7 from more than 1,000 reviews and is listed for tuna and mushroom tacos. Watch the split schedule: it opens 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and reopens some evenings (Wednesday to Friday, 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.). Saturday is evening-only and Sunday shows as closed.

7. Tacón de Marlin — marlin in Colonia Americana

Tacón de Marlin does exactly what the name promises: marlin tacos. It has a 4.7 from almost 900 reviews and sits on Av. Hidalgo in Colonia Americana. Open Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.; closed Mondays.

8. Calabacitas Tiernas Bistro — vegetarian in Zapopan

If you don't eat meat, Calabacitas Tiernas Bistro is the most-reviewed option: 4.7 from over 1,800 reviews. It's in Las Águilas, Zapopan, and is listed for mushroom, zucchini and nopal (cactus) tacos. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.

9. Choclo y Maíz Cocina vegana — Ladrón de Guevara

The other vegan pick is Choclo y Maíz in Colonia Ladrón de Guevara, with a 4.7 from more than 850 reviews. It's also listed for mushroom, zucchini and nopal tacos. It opens at 10:00 a.m. most days and shows as closed on Wednesdays.

10. Tacos Garibaldi — machaca after dark

We close with Tacos Garibaldi in Santa Teresita: 4.7 from more than 600 reviews, listed for machaca (dried shredded beef) tacos and open Monday to Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Along with Tacos Luis, it's one of the few places on this list where you can have tacos for dinner.

Planning a Guadalajara taco day

• Morning: start early with tongue tacos at Los Carnales (from 6:00 a.m.) or Tacos Pepe's (from 7:00 a.m.).
• Lunch: seafood at Taco Fish La Paz or Tacón de Marlin, or birria at Don José. Many of the city's most popular taquerías close by mid-afternoon.
• Evening: Tacos Luis or Tacos Garibaldi, both from 7:00 p.m. and both closed on Sunday.
• Staying in Americana or Lafayette? Don José, Tacos Pepe's, Tacos La Choza and Tacón de Marlin are all in the same area.

One practical note: several of these spots show as closed on Sunday (Don José, Tacos Luis, Tacos Pepe's, La Choza and Garibaldi). If Sunday is your only free day, Taco Fish La Paz, Los Carnales and Calabacitas Tiernas are listed as open.

More tacos in Guadalajara

Think of this list as a starting point. The Guadalajara page shows all 92 taquerías with filters for taco type, price and hours, and our Guadalajara taco guide has the full, up-to-date ranking. Know a taquería that belongs here? Let us know.