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    I Latina, Restaurant in Guadalajara
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    I Latina

    1403900011556, Guadalajara

    Restaurant in Guadalajara, Mexico

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    I Latina is a better fit for a planned evening meal in Vallarta Poniente than a quick first-timer checklist stop. Book it for a small dinner or date; for a larger celebration, confirm the group setup before making it the anchor of the night.

    About I Latina

    I Latina is a Guadalajara restaurant with a schedule built mostly around evening service. The verified practical details are limited but useful: it is closed Monday, opens Tuesday through Saturday from 7 PM to 1 AM, has a Sunday daytime service from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.

    Plan it for an evening meal, not a quick checklist stop

    The clearest planning signal is the hours. I Latina is primarily an evening option during the week, with Sunday as the daytime exception. If your itinerary depends on weekday daytime dining, this is not the right anchor. If you are comparing Guadalajara dinner options, Alcalde, Restaurante Lula Bistro, La Estancia Gaucha, Restaurante Save Av. Guadalupe, Asador La Vaca Argentina Pérgolas are other names to consider depending on the kind of meal you want.

    For private dining, large parties, or event planning, do not assume details that are not publicly verified here. There is no confirmed seating count, private-room information, menu format, price range, chef attribution, or cuisine description in the verified data. The safest approach is to confirm directly with the restaurant before building a birthday, client meal, or family event around it.

    Where it fits in a Guadalajara itinerary

    I Latina makes sense as a Guadalajara evening plan when its hours and smart-casual dress code fit the schedule. Because the verified information does not establish a specific cuisine, signature dish, tasting-menu format, beverage program, or price point, it should not be chosen on the basis of those details unless you have confirmed them separately.

    The practical verdict: consider I Latina if you want a Guadalajara restaurant that operates late Tuesday through Saturday, with a Sunday daytime window. Skip it if your decision depends on confirmed pricing, a named chef, a defined cuisine style, published seating details, or private dining information before committing.

    The takeI Latina is best appreciated in the evening when its dining-room focus and pan-Latin menu are on full display. It suits date nights and special occasions where diners want a thoughtful, contemporary take on Latin American flavors, and it also works for groups looking to explore varied dishes together. The Vallarta Poniente location’s quieter, residential character makes the restaurant a calm alternative to Guadalajara’s louder commercial corridors, so visits feel slightly more intimate and centered on the food and conversation.
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    Planning details

    Location
    Av Inglaterra 3128, Vallarta Poniente, 44110 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
    Website
    i-latina.mx
    Phone
    +52 33 3647 7774
    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    I Latina presents a sophisticated, modern take on Latin American cooking anchored in Guadalajara’s culinary conversation. The restaurant reads as thoughtful rather than flashy: it interrogates shared ingredients and techniques across the continent while remaining rooted in a Tapatío address. The setting on Avenida Inglaterra in Vallarta Poniente contributes a relaxed, residential feel, so the room feels deliberate and composed rather than frenetic. Overall it skews toward a polished, contemporary dining experience that favors culinary curiosity and restraint over trend-driven spectacle.

    Best For

    I Latina is best appreciated in the evening when its dining-room focus and pan-Latin menu are on full display. It suits date nights and special occasions where diners want a thoughtful, contemporary take on Latin American flavors, and it also works for groups looking to explore varied dishes together. The Vallarta Poniente location’s quieter, residential character makes the restaurant a calm alternative to Guadalajara’s louder commercial corridors, so visits feel slightly more intimate and centered on the food and conversation.

    Ordering Tips

    Start by sampling the restaurant’s signatures to get a sense of its pan‑Latin approach: the Taco de Puntas, the Buey Thai and the Tuna Tacos are highlighted dishes. Use those preparations as a roadmap for how the kitchen balances regional technique with broader Latin American influences. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on a continental framing rather than strictly local tradition, look for items that showcase cross‑border ingredients and preparations to appreciate the kitchen’s intent.

    Planning details

    Location

    Av Inglaterra 3128, Vallarta Poniente, 44110 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico · Directions

    +52 33 3647 7774

    i-latina.mx

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Restaurante Lula Bistro, Notable alternative
    • La Estancia Gaucha, Notable alternative
    • Alcalde, Mexican, Mexican
    • Restaurante Save Av. Guadalupe, Notable alternative
    • Asador La Vaca Argentina Pérgolas, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How I Latina compares in Guadalajara

    Choose I Latina when the priority is an evening restaurant in Vallarta Poniente and the booking does not need to carry a large group on published private-dining details. Alcalde is the stronger pick when Mexican cuisine is the deciding factor, because its category is clearer before booking.

    For a meat-focused group dinner, La Estancia Gaucha and Asador La Vaca Argentina Pérgolas are easier to read in advance. They make more sense when the group wants a familiar steakhouse-style format rather than a less-defined restaurant choice.

    Restaurante Lula Bistro and Restaurante Save Av. Guadalupe are the better cross-shops if the goal is to compare similar city restaurants without committing to a Mexican-specific meal. I Latina is the call when location and dinner timing line up; Alcalde is the safer culinary anchor, the Argentine-leaning options are better for groups that want a clearer format.

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    I Latina Guadalajara and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwards
    I LatinaGuadalajara; No published awards
    Restaurante Lula BistroGuadalajara; No published awards
    La Estancia GauchaGuadalajara; No published awards
    AlcaldeGuadalajaraMexican
    2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly RecommendedMichelin Guide Mexico 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants · #152025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #512025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #184We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 La Liste Top Restaurants
    Restaurante Save Av. GuadalupeGuadalajara; No published awards
    Asador La Vaca Argentina PérgolasGuadalajara; No published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to I Latina in Guadalajara?

    For another Guadalajara dining option, compare I Latina with Alcalde, Restaurante Lula Bistro, La Estancia Gaucha, Restaurante Save Av. Guadalupe, or Asador La Vaca Argentina Pérgolas. The best choice depends on your preferred schedule, setting, occasion.

    How far ahead should I book I Latina?

    The verified information does not specify reservation timing. I Latina is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 PM to 1 AM, open Sunday from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM, so plan around those hours and confirm availability directly.

    Is lunch or dinner better at I Latina?

    I Latina's verified schedule is mostly evening service: Tuesday through Saturday from 7 PM to 1 AM. Sunday is the daytime exception, from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM. No separate lunch program is verified.