Cobán
This restaurant, complete with orchids and a koi pond, offers authentic Italian and other European-style dishes served in an attractive oasis of…
Cobán
This restaurant, complete with orchids and a koi pond, offers authentic Italian and other European-style dishes served in an attractive oasis of…
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…
Quiché
Half a block down from the church end of the main plaza, this well-signed restaurant has just one smallish room but a large menu and generous serves of…
Antigua
Guatemalan ingredients fuse with Euro recipes at this Belgian bistro, popular with the expat crowd. Flemish specialties include waterzooi, a creamy fish…
Cobán
The widest menu in town is at this chic place, which is in a location so new even the geckos haven't found it yet. Billing itself as 'fusion' food, it…
Lívingston
Clean spot with polished wood decor, Margoth is a decent place with a decent selection at decent prices. The mix of mains runs the gamut from burgers to…
Antigua
This South American eatery, with a hint of art gallery about it, is always worth stopping at, if only to lounge around the tropically abundant back garden…
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…
Antigua
This cosy restaurant-bar is indeed aimed at travelers, serving up hearty comfort food (think lasagne, Irish stew and shepherd's pie) in a relaxed, roomy…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
Offers refreshingly tasty coffee and nice comida tipica (regional food). Service is friendly and some staff speak excellent English. Its decor is simple,…
San Juan La Laguna
Bread, pizza and focaccia are baked at this pleasant open-air bakery/cafe on the way out to San Pablo, and there are two lunch options daily prepared with…
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…
Western Highlands
About 20m up from the Parque Principal is this bright and cheerful dining hall where in the morning you can have fresh tamales with delicious salsas, as…
Antigua
This little deli whips up tasty salads and sandwiches, using ingredients from its herb garden. It also offers fresh-baked breads and brownies, fine wines…
Antigua
This small cafe has more types of freshly baked bagels than you can shake a stick at, filled with everything from classic salmon and cream cheese to spicy…
Guatemala City
Cool and clean, with ceiling fans inside and a small terrace outside, this Zona Viva cafe and bakery is great at any time of the day. For breakfast try a…
Lago de Atitlán
This simple lunch hall at the base of the town hall is a gathering place for the Kaqchiquel community. Expect hearty helpings of such down-home fare as…
Guatemala City
Downtown Guatemala City's cultural renaissance continues in this pleasing little boho cafe set in a crumbling colonial house. There's some OK food on…
Guatemala City
This large and classy restaurant has the atmosphere of a private club. It has tables in several rooms that open to a skylit patio. The specialties are…
Santiago Atitlán
One block up from the dock on the left, this highly popular family-run establishment is a great bet for breakfast, lunch or snacks, with a spiffy kitchen…
San Pedro La Laguna
The pool on the grounds of campground/cafe Chuasinayi is a global gathering place, particularly on Sundays when a character known as Smokin' Joe barbecues…
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…
San Juan La Laguna
Near the top of the hill on the way up from the dock, this open-air shack is the place to go for quality espresso and French-press coffee, plus fresh…
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…
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…
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…
Western Highlands
Popular Las Palmeras features a breezy upper level with views over the Parque Central. The caldo de pollo criollo (Q30) is a must, brimming with chicken,…
Quiché
This place off the main plaza is great for a gut-stuffing desayuno (breakfast), served with a bonus bowl of mosh (warm cereal) and freshly baked cookie,…
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…
Lívingston
For a good honest feed in humble surrounds, you can't go past Gaby's. She serves up the good stuff: lobster, tapado (Q80, fish stew), rice and beans, and…
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…
The Pacific Slope
While the shady courtyard/pool area is by far the best thing about this place (drop in for a drink, even if you aren't planning on eating), the menu is…
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…