solid guide, but one thing that gets overlooked is the libreria gonzalez on avenida juarez. it's been around forever and has this maze of used books in a converted mansion with a courtyard cafe. you can find old mexican poetry collections and vintage maps of guadalajara for like 30 pesos each. perfect place to kill an hour on a hot afternoon before hitting the cathedral

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i live in the chapultepec area and honestly that's where i'd send people for a more relaxed night than andares. the rooftop bars there are nice but chapultepec has this stretch of spots like la fuente and depresion tropical that are way more laidback with better craft beer options. also don't skip the tortas ahogadas at la fedoglia near the cathedral, they're a bit messy but that's the point and way better than what you'll find at the mercado san juan de dios stalls

one thing the guide missed is the tequila express train, it's pricier around 1200 mxn but saves you the hassle of figuring out the bus and includes a guided tour with tastings at a distillery like josé cuervo. it runs from the guadalajara train station and you get a nice ride through agave fields with music and snacks onboard. worth it if you want a more structured day trip without worrying about logistics

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honestly the guide nails it but one thing i'd add is the tlaquepaque night market on fridays, it's tucked behind the main square and has these amazing tlacoyos with nopales and cheese for like 25 pesos. way better than the daytime stuff cause the locals come out and it feels more like a neighborhood thing than a tourist trap

also if you're into mezcal instead of tequila there's a spot in chapultepec called la trastienda that does flights for like 150 pesos, they'll talk your ear off about the different

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the mama rumba mention is good but tbh the andares location is a bit of a trek if you're staying in americana or the center. there's actually a second mama rumba in the chapultepec area that's way easier to get to and has the same vibe, just smaller. cover is usually cheaper too, like 100-150 pesos. also for late night bites, skip tortas toño if the line is long and walk over to tacos de cabeza on av union, they're open 24 hours and the suadero is killer, no wait even at 3am

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good guide, covers the main spots. one thing i'd add is for the mariachi experience, plaza de los mariachis is iconic but it can get really touristy and pushy with vendors. instead walk two blocks over to el rincon del mariachi on calle constituyentes, smaller plaza with the same live bands but more chill vibe and cheaper drinks. the musicians will still come to your table if you want a song, just negotiate the price first like 100-150 pesos per song.

also for the after-hours scene, el pata is solid but if you're in americana and want something even later, try la room on av chapultepec. it's a tiny bar that opens at 2am and runs until 8am, no cover just buy a drink. the crowd is mostly industry people and musicians winding down, real lowkey. cash only though and they pour strong so pace yourself

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solid guide, the los angeles mention is spot on. i'd add that if you're looking for something more lowkey for dancing, check out bar americas on av chapultepec. it's smaller, no cover most nights, and they play a mix of cumbia and salsa. the crowd is less touristy too, more locals just vibing. it's a good backup if salon los angeles feels too packed or you want a shorter walk home from the americana area. also, the torta ahogada tip is key but tortas toño gets busy late, so be ready to wait a few minutes

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