Best Pacholas in Guadalajara, MX

Thin ground beef patties spiced with chilies and herbs, flattened on a traditional stone metate.

El Sacromonte

Colonia Americana
4.6 / 5

The pacholas here are a work of art, ground on a metate just like in the old days, served with a delicate tomato and oregano sauce.

ClassicUpscaleArtisticMetate-Ground
9.5Flavor
7.5Value
9.8Vibe

La Chata

Centro Histórico
4.5 / 5

For home-style food in Guadalajara, you can't beat La Chata. Their pacholas are a staple of the traditional Platillo Jalisciense.

Local LegendClassicMust-VisitHistoric
8.8Flavor
9Value
8.5Vibe

Los Itacates

Zona Centro / Chapultepec
4.2 / 5

Best kept secret for traditional Jalisco food. Their pacholas taste exactly like my grandmother's—rustic and perfectly seasoned.

Hidden GemAuthenticBudget-FriendlyHome-Style
9.2Flavor
9.5Value
8Vibe
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