A practical food map to Guadalajara, from tortas ahogadas, birria, and Santa Tere bakeries to coffee shops, cocktail bars, Zapopan restaurants, and neighborhood walks worth lingering over.

This Guadalajara guide is built for World Cup visitors who want a fuller taste of the city: birote salado, tortas ahogadas, birria, good coffee, strong cocktails, and time in neighborhoods beyond the usual checklist.

Guadalajara, the capital of the state of Jalisco, is beloved as the birthplace of such Mexican icons as tequila and mariachi music. The city is a treat for the senses, a place that stokes the desire to see, smell, and taste everything it has to offer. As for the latter, it could take a lifetime – or a great many visits – to work your way through the delicious and varied specialties found here. Founded in Western Mexico in 1542 as a hub for regional trade, Guadalajara became a melting pot of culinary influences – and there’s a range of different kinds of places to discover them all.