Quetzaltenango (Xela) Restaurants

  1. Al Andalus

    Xela's Spanish restaurant comes up with the goods in terms of paella, lentils and chorizo (spicy sausage) and other Spanish favorites. It's set in a charming courtyard ringed by potted plants and Moorish archways.

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  2. El Panorama

    This Swiss-owned restaurant (a 10-minute slog up the hill at the south end of town) does good set meals and raclette. The view is amazing and it's a romantic spot for that special night out.

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  3. Il Giardino

    The best pizzas in town are made by the Italian-descended family who run this place. It's set around a big leafy indoor garden and offers pasta, steaks and good salads and sandwiches, too.

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  4. Royal Paris

    Xela's oldest French restaurant has some lovely cheesy steak dishes, cheap set lunches and live music on Friday and Saturday nights (reservations recommended).

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