Cobán
Cobán's dining scene has improved dramatically over the years and this is part of the finer dining scene. The surrounds are refined yet relaxed, the menu…
Must-see restaurants in Central & Eastern Guatemala
Caribbean Coast
The town's most enjoyable restaurant is on a thatch-roofed, open-air platform right over the water about 1km north of the town center. Locals and visitors…
Lívingston
This place enjoys the best location of any restaurant in town, and profits go to the Asociación Ak' Tenamit, an NGO with several projects in the area…
Caribbean Coast
Down a laneway opposite the Litegua bus office (200m up the main street past the end of the bridge), this open-air riverfront bar-restaurant makes…
Cobán
The perfect place to take a breather or while away a whole afternoon, this beautiful, artsy little cafe has a lush garden out back. Some interesting…
Alta & Baja Verapaz
The best eating for miles around is oddly located a few kilometers west of town on the road to the Candelaria caves at the Candelaria Lodge. The small…
Caribbean Coast
This cafe/hotel offers very tasty coffee and espresso drinks, plus passable croissants. While its crepes might not quite pass muster at a bistro on the…
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
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Alta & Baja Verapaz
For something a little different in the fast-food vein, check out the huge gringas: flour tortillas filled with pork, chicken or beef from this place…
Lívingston
This simple eatery run by a town matron is your best spot for cheap eats, with a big plate of rice, beans, tortillas, and main (such as chicken, beef, or…
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…
Lanquín
This large outdoor eatery halfway between town and El Retiro serves up good-sized plates of steak, eggs and rice and gets rowdy and beer-fueled at night…
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…
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…
Alta & Baja Verapaz
This is one of the few places you'd want to eat in town, though the food is quite salty. It doesn't have a menu, so you opt for what's available that day.
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.
Lívingston
One of the bustling main-street spots, Happy Fish will try to sell you tours as well as something to eat. There's a slick, marketed, inauthentic feel, but…
Alta & Baja Verapaz
Don't come here for wi-fi, as they have a 'No wi-fi, please talk to each other' sign. But the service is friendly, the tile floors are clean and the wood…
Caribbean Coast
Located right on the water. The nearby mangrove trees and views are lovely. Service is friendly, but the food is slow to arrive, and the menu is mainly so…
Central & Eastern Guatemala
Chiquimula option with a wide menu featuring pasta, pizza, seafood and steaks, all served up amid chilly air-con, with relaxed and friendly service.
Alta & Baja Verapaz
This simple spot has basic meals and is conveniently located on the highway.
