Went here with my wife for my birthday and could not have wished for a better experience. It should be noted upfront that we met in Guadalajara more than 30 years ago when I lived and worked there for more than two years. We used to live in an area called Jardines del Bosque, on walking distance from La Estancia. So, I have been to La Estancia many times but had not been there for more than 15 years since we don't visit Guadalajara that often. We were very excited to be back. It had been renovated and enlarged with a separate room for smokers (which, incidentally, has better aircon than the rest of the place). It is a large restaurant with ample distance between tables for privacy. It is a favorite hangout for business people - think a typical 2-hour Mexican lunch that is used to build relationships rather than discuss business. Anyway, we started with a selection of empanadas (they offer 4-5 different types) complemented by their home-made salsas. Pick any - the fillings are juicy and delicious. I then continued with the 500 gram (1.2 pounds) "Churrasco," a perfectly grilled piece of meat simply served with lettuce and marinated onion. Simple and delicious (but I could not finish it). My wife had a more traditional Mexican "Sabana de Filete."The service is attentive and impeccable. The place is perfect for business meetings but also nice for family occasions.They open at 1 pm each day (tells you something about lunch time in Mexico). If you have no reservation, plan on arriving before 2 pm, after that it gets really crowded. At 3 pm, it is full, every day. We got there at 1:45 pm and lunched for 3 (!) hours.We finished off with a "postre" (dessert) on the house since it was my birthday, espresso, Don Pedro (Mexican brandy) for me, and Chinchon (anise liquor) for my wife. Well, we didn't want to leave so we had two digestive top-of-the-shelf tequilas too (añejo, i.e. tequila matured the longest).All told, this restaurant is better than ever, and when you combine the quality and taste of the food, the service, ambiance, and modest prices, you will have one of the best experiences you can ever wish for. This is a must-eat place when in Guadalajara!