Alvarado is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Allen Alvarado (born 1996), child actor
Angela Alvarado (born 1964), American actress and director, wife of Robi Rosa
Atilano Cruz Alvarado (born 1901), saint of the Cristero War
Carlos Alvarado-Larroucau (born 1964), writer
Gonzalo de Alvarado y Contreras, 16th-century Spanish conquistador
Isai Alvarado (born 1985), American professional Super Smash Bros. player
Jorge de Alvarado (died 1540s), y Contreras, conquistador
Juan Bautista Alvarado (1809–1882), governor of Alta California (1836–1837, 1838–1842)
Juan Velasco Alvarado (1910–1977), ruler of Peru
Pedro de Alvarado (died 1541), Spanish conquistador and governor of Guatemala
René Alvarado (born 1979), actor
Rudecindo Alvarado (1792-1872), Argentine general
Trini Alvarado (born 1967), actress
