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Mark Wiens in Guadalajara, Jal.: 9 Spots
This guide turns Mexican Street Food!! 🇲🇽 INSANE BUBBLE BATH TACOS in Guadalajara, Mexico!! 🌮 from Mark Wiens into a practical restaurant map with 9 saved spots around Guadalajara and Zapopan. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a butcher shop, a cafe stop, and a food court. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens was particularly impressed by the goat birria at Mercado de Abastos, describing the combination of crispy meat and fatty consomé as an intense and flavorful welcome to Guadalajara. He also marveled at the unique 'Pizza de la Pizza,' highlighting the incredibly tender texture of the pig snout and the smokiness of the house-made salsas.
What this map is good for
- Planning a mexican restaurant stop or short itinerary in Guadalajara.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 9 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Mercado Abastos
Place marker in Mercado Abastos, Av. Chicalote 2620-2622, Comercial Abastos, 44530 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico - Carnes Asadas Ramón
Butcher Shop in C. 4 430-442, Comercial Abastos, 44530 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Price level: Medium - Birriería Aceves
Market in 44530, C. 4 453, Comercial Abastos, 44530 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Price level: Medium - Menuderia Chela
Mexican Restaurant in C. 2 4-202, Comercial Abastos, 44530 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Price level: Medium - Tripitas Don Ramón
Coffee Shop in Chiapas 1538, San Miguel de Mezquitan, 44260 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Price level: Medium - Tacos Pablo Zapopan
Mexican Restaurant in Tacos Pablo Zapopan, El Vigía, 45140 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico, Zapopan, Jal., Mexico - Carnitas el gringo
Food Court in C. 4 453-local 131-132, Comercial Abastos, 44530 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico, Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Price level: Cheap - Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Zapopan
Tourist Attraction in Calle Eva Briseño 152, Zapopan, 44250 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico, Zapopan, Jal., Mexico - Taqueria Santa Fe del Güero
Store in Calle Eva Briseño 593, Santa Fe, 45168 Zapopan, Jal., Mexico, Zapopan, Jal., Mexico
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Goat birria
- Consomé
- Habanero and onion salsa
- Carnitas tacos
- Agua de Lima
- Menudo
Experiences captured
- Explored Mercado de Abastos in Guadalajara
- Met with local guides Mexi Papa and Claudio
- Observed a 48-year-old family meat oven
- Watched traditional birria preparation and deboning
- Ate at a packed market stall
- Witnessed carnitas being confited in fat
- Experienced a 14-hour Mexican street food tour
- Sat at a busy market bar counter
Planning notes for Guadalajara
Zona Centro, the historic core of Guadalajara, was established in its current location in 1542. The district is characterized by a "Cruz de Plazas" (Cross of Plazas) layout, where four public squares—Plaza de Armas, Plaza Guadalajara, Plaza de la Liberación.
Must-try foods nearby
- Birria de Chivo
A Jalisco staple especially prominent in the 2026 food scene. This slow-roasted goat meat is marinated in a complex adobo of dried chilis and spices. - Jericalla
The quintessential dessert of Guadalajara's Zona Centro, often described as a cross between flan and crème brûlée. - Tejuino
A refreshing, fermented cold drink made from sprouted corn masa, piloncillo (raw cane sugar), and lime. - Nieve de Garrafa
Hand-churned artisanal sorbet made in large wooden vats (garrafas). In Zona Centro, trending 2026 flavors include exotic local fruits like pitaya, mamey, and zapote. - Tacos de Barbacoa (Res)
Unlike the central Mexican sheep version, Guadalajara's trending barbacoa is often made with beef (res).
When to go: The best time to visit Zona Centro is during the dry season from October to May, with the peak months of October and November offering pleasant temperatures and vibrant cultural festivals. While the weather is spring-like year-round.
Local tips
- Utilize the safe and efficient SITEUR light rail system to navigate between Zona Centro and surrounding neighborhoods like Tlaquepaque.
- Greet shopkeepers and waitstaff with a polite 'Buenos días' or 'Buenas tardes' to observe local social etiquette.
- Carry small denominations of Mexican Pesos for purchases at Mercado Libertad, as many vendors do not accept credit cards.
- Remain vigilant of your belongings in crowded plazas and pedestrian streets to prevent opportunistic pickpocketing.
What travelers are noticing
- FIFA Fan Festival at Plaza de Armas: A massive 39-day open-air fan zone in the heart of Zona Centro featuring live World Cup match broadcasts, free concerts, and cultural activities.
- 2026 Empanada Fair: A viral seasonal food event centered around the historic churches of San Francisco and Aranzazú, featuring traditional sweet and savory Lenten empanadas.
- Museo Cabañas Immersive Exhibits: The UNESCO site is trending for its 2026 rotation of contemporary art exhibitions set against the permanent, world-famous Orozco frescoes.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism website for Guadalajara, managed by the Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote the city's culture, events, and attractions.
Planning questions
Where did Mark Wiens eat in Guadalajara, Jal.?
This guide maps all 9 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Guadalajara, Jal..
What are the must-try foods in Guadalajara, Jal.?
Creator picks from the video include Goat birria, Consomé, Habanero and onion salsa, Carnitas tacos. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.