El Pargo - Zapopan

I had high hopes when I walked into this restaurant, greeted first by the receptionist then by the fresh oysters on ice a few steps inside. There were other things besides oysters: octopus, lobster, crab, but once I saw the oysters, I was transfixed. I ordered a dozen before we were even seated.And they were fabulous! I've eaten oysters all over the world and there are a few standouts; Japan, France, and the oysters they served me at El Pargo were right up there with the best of them. These were Atlantic oysters cultured in Naryit, a few miles down the road. Perfectly formed, firm, icy cold, and orgasmically delicious. Really. The second I put the first one in my mouth, the world stopped. There was nothing but me and that oyster. Then of course came a Modelo Especial that was just as cold and I was about as content as a person can be.The other dishes on the menu stood out as well. Their shrimp looked especially good so I gave them a try and they were honestly the best fried shrimp I've had in more than a decade. Cooked to perfection, still sweet and tender. My friends sampled various other dishes. The fish of the day was Dorado, cooked to perfection like everything else. We also had shrimp ceviche, also top rank, and then some fish ceviche to balance it out. Prices were moderate; very inexpensive compared to the US.No room for desert alas, but then the receptionist wandered past with free shots of fine Tequila to top of the meal. Who could possibly refuse that!The naturally lit decor is open and airy with lots of space and privacy. I'm pretty confident that it has a definite Romantic aura in the evening hours. Covered outside dining if you are in the mood.Altogether, I rank this restaurant among the 10 best I have visited anywhere in the World. After I've been back a few more times, I may need to bump it up.

Muy recomendable. Sobre todo sus camarones Zarandeados y su caldo oso. Muy buena atención y precio justo. Una opción para mariscos

Visita de negocios. Es un lugar agradable, permite disfrutar los alimentos y charlar. Excelente sazón de la cocina en El Pargo Bugambilias. Para destacar el pulpo a las brasas y los camarones primavera. Las porciones adecuadas. Quizá solo mejorar detalles de capacitación en el servicio de meseros, sin dejar de reconocer que tienen buena disposición y actitud. A. Valle

En fin de semana hay que sentarse donde te atienda Valentín, es un gran anfitrión. Hay que pedir muchas botanas. Tostadas de mariln, ceviches, quesadillas... y hay una promo de un kilo de pescado sarandeado, un kilo de camaron sarandeado y una botella de tequila 7 leguas por 1,100 pesos que es buenísima.

Aunque no vivimos en esta ciudad, este fue durante buen tiempo nuestro restaurant favorito cada vez que visitábamos Guadalajara, con gran decepción salimos en nuestra última visita del lugar el cual renovaron quedando con una increíble decoración, pero desgraciadamente a costa de los clientes las porciones de alimentos las redujeron a un 60% y los precios los incrementaron en un 30% resultado: no volveremos jamás a este restaurant, nunca había salido con hambre de este restaurant y menos aún pagando más de lo que solíamos pagar.En este mismo foro pueden leer mi opinión de este mismo restaurant de hace un año, hoy es otra cosa y habiendo tantos otros lugares por visitar, que necesidad de hacer corajes, olvídense de el, nosotros ya lo hicimos.