Must-see restaurants in El Petén

  • Las Orquídeas

    El Petén

    Almost hidden in the forest, a 10-minute walk along the north shore from the Tikal junction, is this marvelous open-air dining hall. The genial Italian…

  • Mon Ami

    El Petén

    On Jobompiche Rd, this peaceful palm-thatched affair is the French jungle bistro you've dreamed of. Try the lake white fish or the big ensalada francesa …

  • Café Maya

    El Petén

    About the best bet for grub in town is this casual, open-air hall, a popular gathering place both morning and evening. Aside from the usual eggs and beans…

  • La Casa de Don David

    El Petén

    This splendid open-air dining hall serves a good breakfast, including banana pancakes (Q30), fruit and granola, and has a collection of National…

  • Desayunos El Árbol

    El Petén

    This gringo-friendly shack sports a lovely, lake-view terrace, a fine setting for healthy breakfasts, including granola, pancakes and omelets. Sandwiches…

  • Comedor Uaxactún

    El Petén

    Run by a friendly family, this basic dining hall off the center of the airstrip serves up decent if unremarkable meals with plenty of freshly made…

  • Comedor Tikal

    Tikal

    This is one of a series of little open-air comedores along the right-hand side of the access road to Tikal. Pasta and hamburgers are among the offerings.