Central & Eastern Guatemala
This chic, black-and-red restaurant has the look of a sushi shop but serves a variety of local Guatemalan dishes as well as the requisite pizzas, pastas…
Must-see restaurants in Guatemala
Antigua
The seafood crepes, steaks and sausages have a subtle Guatemalan accent at this guesthouse restaurant. The real draw, though, is the setting, a gorgeous…
Panajachel
This groovy natural-foods haven revolves around a llama de fuego (African tulip) tree. Vegetarian options are well represented, along with a barrel-full…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
Opposite Rutas Orientales bus station, this is a round building with chairs arranged around a circular open-air counter under a big awning. It's a…
Guatemala
The best choice for food is this friendly establishment south along the main street with polished log tables and a brilliant panorama of the surrounding…
Guatemala City
The restaurant at this venerable hotel is high on ambience. It has notably experienced and polished waitstaff sporting traditional Maya regalia. The food …
Quetzaltenango
A 10-minute hike up the hill at the south end of town with views over Xela worthy of its name, Panorama makes a romantic spot for that special night out…
El Petén
This gringo-friendly shack sports a lovely, lake-view terrace, a fine setting for healthy breakfasts, including granola, pancakes and omelets. Sandwiches…
Quetzaltenango
Crepes and wood-fired pizzas are the main attractions at this upscale dining hall, which also prepares exceptionally zesty salads. Popular with both…
Quetzaltenango
One of various snack stalls on the lower level of the central market, Doña Cristy cheerfully serves atol de elote (a hot maize beverage), empanadas and…
Antigua
This Euro-standard deli sells all kinds of gourmet items produced on its own farm. It offers elegant open-air dining under the rear arbor, with a…
Cobán
Guarded by the 'iron friar,' Cobán's best steakhouse is set in a lovely colonial-era monastery a few blocks from the park. If you're not in the mood for…
Guatemala City
With a beautiful courtyard setting, this is widely regarded as the city's best Italian restaurant. The menu features a huge selection of antipasto, pizza,…
Antigua
Pappy's serves up good fast food in a lively bar setting with a hint of Texas. As well as well-filled burgers, enjoy the ribs, pulled pork and big sides…
Panajachel
This tranquil garden restaurant with hummingbirds darting about the flowers serves a range of healthy foods and drinks. Breakfast is served all day, and…
Guatemala City
The good, fresh ingredients and some innovative cooking keep this strictly vegetarian restaurant busy at lunchtime. It's across from the Teatro Lux…
Guatemala City
This bustling spot facing the south side of Parque Concordia serves good Guatemalan food, with chefs at work along one side and aproned waitstaff…
Guatemala City
Down-home Guatemalan food served in more or less formal surrounds can be hard to come by in Zona 10, but this place does it well at good prices. Tables…
Guatemala City
French-Guatemalan probably isn't a combination you were expecting, but this little place does it well, with some good French dishes, such as garlic snails…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
This main-street Chinese eatery does all the standard dishes, plus steaks and a good range of licuados (milkshakes). Home delivery is available, and it…
Guatemala City
This relaxing garden restaurant-bakery is set well back from the road, behind a wall of vegetation, giving it a feeling of deep seclusion. The freshly…
Caribbean Coast
A good, wide selection of Cuban classics (including ropa vieja – a shredded beef stew) and some straightforward sandwiches. Also has a good bar if you're…
Cobán
Probably Cobán's finest stand-alone restaurant, El Peñascal has plenty of regional specialties, Guatemalan classics, mixed-meat platters, seafood and…
Caribbean Coast
A simple, no frills (except the parquet floor) kind of place, serving a variety of tasty Mexican dishes as well as hot dogs, sandwiches and the like…
Cobán
Set in a lovely old house, Casa Chavez offers an ample, if uninspired, menu. Still, the location is great, and breakfast out back overlooking the garden…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
Typical of many restaurants here, this big eating-barn turns out cheap meals for the pilgrims. It has a wide menu, florescent lighting and lots of…
San Marcos La Laguna
This 'mom and pop' store on the central plaza is popular with expats after a cheap, home-cooked meal, which might explain why tofu dishes pop up among the…
Quetzaltenango
This lively pub/snack bar grills up long bologna-and-cheese sandwiches, brought to the table with squeeze bottles of green sauce and icy pitchers of Xela…
Guatemala City
One of the city's many Chinese restaurants, this one gets the thumbs-up from locals. All your favorites are here, plus some unusual options, such as baked…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
The best steakhouse in town (featuring some of the best steaks for miles around) also serves up some decent seafood and pasta dishes. The pizza is worth a…
Guatemala City
Hugely popular and atmospheric, with some great old photos of the city on the walls. Some good breakfasts and sandwiches are on offer, but the coffee is…
San Pedro La Laguna
With terraced seating cascading down to the lakeside, this makes a pleasant perch for Mideast staples such as falafel, baba ghanoush and hummus, plus…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
Like a little oasis alongside the hectic market area, this air-con haven has good coffee, some decent breakfasts and the widest menu in town.
Caribbean Coast
A hip coffee shop in Puerto Barrios? Who would have guessed! The coffee and the breezy deck overlooking the park are both excellent.
Guatemala City
This bright, cheerful place popular with local office workers offers subs, sandwiches and good-value set lunches.
Panajachel
Self-caterers will find all they need at this large, well-stocked supermarket.
Antigua
Fill up from an eclectic range of all-day breakfasts, falafel, curries, stir-fries, chicken fajitas, guacamole and more, and enjoy the relaxed patio…
Antigua
This attractive restaurant, with several rooms and patios done up in appealing colonial style, offers a varied menu highlighted by regional specialties…
Guatemala City
The food's just OK here, but as gimmicks go, this one is pretty good: kids will love the massive aquarium that forms the central wall of this restaurant,…
Antigua
For very down-home Guatemalan fare, try this family-run operation on a quiet backstreet across from the market. Aside from its namesake snack (mixtas are…
