Alvarado is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Allen Alvarado (born 1996), child actorAngela Alvarado (born 1964), American actress and director, wife of Robi RosaAtilano Cruz Alvarado (born 1901), saint of the Cristero WarCarlos Alvarado-Larroucau (born 1964), writerGonzalo de Alvarado y Contreras, 16th-century Spanish conquistadorIsai Alvarado (born 1985), American professional Super Smash Bros. playerJorge de Alvarado (died 1540s), y Contreras, conquistadorJuan Bautista Alvarado (1809–1882), governor of Alta California (1836–1837, 1838–1842)Juan Velasco Alvarado (1910–1977), ruler of PeruPedro de Alvarado (died 1541), Spanish conquistador and governor of GuatemalaRené Alvarado (born 1979), actorRudecindo Alvarado (1792-1872), Argentine generalTrini Alvarado (born 1967), actress