Flores & Santa Elena
Every evening at the foot of the causeway these characters fire up the grill and char steak, chicken and pork ribs of exceptional quality. Their specialty…
Flores & Santa Elena
Every evening at the foot of the causeway these characters fire up the grill and char steak, chicken and pork ribs of exceptional quality. Their specialty…
Flores & Santa Elena
Inspired by a chef from Bologna, this Italian gourmet restaurant covers a romantic rooftop terrace. The fettuccine is produced in house, the pizzas (made…
Flores & Santa Elena
An amazing spot for breakfasts and lunches, ranging from smoothies and frappés (some topped with a fresh doughut!) to waffles, pizza, sandwiches and wraps…
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…
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 …
Flores & Santa Elena
Part of the Hostel Yaxha, this spot offers the usual egg-and-bean breakfasts, but what's special here are the pre-Hispanic and Itzá items – pancakes with…
Flores & Santa Elena
Refreshingly not aimed at foreign travelers, this traditional eatery does toothsome home cookin'. You'll find such hearty options as caldo de res (beef…
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…
Flores & Santa Elena
A broad deck and a flaming grill are the main ingredients at this lakefront restaurant/bar, possibly the prettiest setting in Flores for dinner…
Flores & Santa Elena
Also known as Café Chilero, this laid-back place is more clubhouse with snacks than proper restaurant, featuring salons for chatting, watching videos or…
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…
Flores & Santa Elena
Seafood is the star attraction at this breezy, open-air hall by the lakefront in Santa Elena, with a well-stocked bar at the front. It's an ideal setting…
El Petén
This gringo-friendly shack sports a lovely, lake-view terrace, a fine setting for healthy breakfasts, including granola, pancakes and omelets. Sandwiches…
Flores & Santa Elena
Part of the hotel of the same name, this humble comedor serves heaping helpings of home-cooked fare such as caldo de panza (beef belly stew; Q40) and…
Flores & Santa Elena
Cheap, clean and tasty, the cheery turquoise- and peach-painted Cafe Uka won't win awards for fanciness, but the service is friendly and the food (a mix…
Flores & Santa Elena
Doña Goya’s is good for an early breakfast or sunset snack, with a pretty terrace facing the lake. Toward the weekend, it blends into the nightlife scene…
Flores & Santa Elena
Every afternoon and evening the midpoint of the bridge to Flores turns into a cheap-eats paradise, as local families fix enchiladas (actually tostadas…
Flores & Santa Elena
Favored by foreign visitors, this restaurant cultivates a tropical ambience with low-lit patio dining. Aside from the usual steak and pasta dishes,…
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…
Flores & Santa Elena
You'll find good home cooking at this locally popular comedor a few blocks south of the causeway, with an airy garden area. Besides the grub, it does good…
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.