3-Day Valle de Guadalupe Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Brunch at Finca Altozano
    0 minutes (on-site)

    Start your day enjoying fresh homemade bread and locally sourced ingredients at Finca Altozano, a cozy outdoor restaurant with a scenic view of the valley. Try their molletes, a classic Mexican dish with beans, fresh cheese, and Pico de Gallo served on a freshly baked bread.

  2. Visit Vena Cava Winery
    5 minutes (1.5 miles) from Finca Altozano

    After a hearty brunch, head to Vena Cava,a winery set in a recycled boat in the middle of a vineyard! Enjoy their signature wine, Sauvignon Blanc, and take a tour of the vineyard to see how they grow their grapes and produce their wine with sustainable practices.

  3. Dinner at Deckman's en el Mogor
    8 minutes (4.5 miles) from Vena Cava Winery

    End your day with a delightful dinner at Deckman's en el Mogor. This open-air restaurant gets most of its produce from its own farm and local producers. Make sure to try their slow-cooked pork with seasonal vegetables. Pair your meal with their vast selection of wines from Valle de Guadalupe.

  4. Day 2: Breakfast at La Cocina de Doña Esthela
    15 minutes (7.5 miles) from Deckman's en el Mogor

    Start your day with a hearty breakfast at La Cocina de Doña Esthela, a small restaurant run by a local family. Everything is fresh and homemade, from their blue corn tortillas to their jam made from local fruit. Be sure to try their signature dish, chilaquiles, and their fresh squeezed orange juice.

  5. Wine Tasting at Cuatro Cuatros
    12 minutes (8 miles) from La Cocina de Doña Esthela

    After breakfast, head to Cuatro Cuatros for wine tasting. This winery is set on a hill, with a panoramic view of the ocean and the valley. Try their Cabernet Franc, a full-bodied wine with flavors of dark chocolate and cherry. You can also take a hike and visit their cabins and glamping tents for a night in the heart of the valley.

  6. Lunch at Malva
    11 minutes (5 miles) from Cuatro Cuatros

    Stop by Malva for lunch and enjoy their seasonal menu inspired by the region's ingredients. Try their octopus al pastor, a unique take on the classic Mexican dish. They also have a great selection of craft beers and cocktails made with local spirits.

  7. Day 3: Breakfast at La Cocina de Doña Esthela
    23 minutes (12 miles) from Malva

    Start your last day in Valle de Guadalupe with a return trip to La Cocina de Doña Esthela to try their famous Mexican hot chocolate and delicious homemade biscuits.

  8. Cheese Tasting at Rancho Cortesano
    13 minutes (7 miles) from La Cocina de Doña Esthela

    Get a taste of the local cheese from Rancho Cortesano. Set on a ranch, they produce goat cheese with different flavors like garlic, basil, fine herbs, and black pepper. Enjoy their cheese board with crackers, honey, and fresh fruit, and grab a bottle of wine to bring back home.

  9. Lunch at Finca La Divina
    10 minutes (5 miles) from Rancho Cortesano

    End your trip with a relaxing lunch at Finca La Divina, a farm-to-table restaurant. Try their wood-fired pizza, made with fresh tomato sauce, and topped with local goat cheese and arugula. Enjoy their peaceful garden and pick a seasonal fruit from their orchard.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Brunch at Finca Altozano (1.5 hours, $20 per person)
  • Wine Tasting at Vena Cava (2 hours, $25 per person)
  • Dinner at Deckman's en el Mogor (2 hours, $50 per person)
  • Breakfast at La Cocina de Doña Esthela (1 hour, $10 per person)
  • Wine Tasting at Cuatro Cuatros (1.5 hours, $30 per person)
  • Lunch at Malva (2 hours, $35 per person)
  • Cheese Tasting at Rancho Cortesano (1 hour, $20 per person)
  • Lunch at Finca La Divina (1.5 hours, $25 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $235 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit Adobe Guadalupe Winery for wine tasting and a tour and Cervecería Wendlandt for local beer and snacks. If you have less time, skip wine tasting at Cuatro Cuatros, Rancho Cortesano cheese tasting, or Finca La Divina. Don't forget to bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes and a jacket, as the weather can get cooler at night.

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