San Gabriel is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico 141 km from the capital of Guadalajara (formerly Ciudad Venustiano Carranza).

It was the birthplace of Mexican actor José Mojica, with the main street carrying his name.

As of 1 October 2021, David Rafael Valencia García, of the Citizens' Movement, holds power as municipal president.

Tourism remains domestic as about 10-15% of the towns resident born from 1955-1970 have moved to the United States of America or Canada at a period in time since 1986.

The towns geographical location places it in visible sight of Colima (volcano), and within an hour to two hours drive from neighboring state, Colima.