Must-see restaurants in Antigua

  • Mesón Panza Verde

    Antigua

    The restaurant of the exclusive B&B Mesón Panza Verde dishes up divine continental cuisine in an appealing Antiguan atmosphere. The menu features an…

  • Casa Troccoli

    Antigua

    Front of house at this restaurant looks just like the early-20th-century general store it once was, but with the walls racked with a rather more…

  • Luna de Miel

    Antigua

    Loungey Luna de Miel offers dozens of savory and sweet variations on the classic crepe – try the chapín version stuffed with avocado, cheese and fried…

  • Fridas

    Antigua

    Dedicated to the eponymous artist, this brightly colored and ever-busy bar-restaurant has an enormous range of tasty Mexican fare, including some of the…

  • Hector's Bistro

    Antigua

    This intimate, candlelit salon across the way from La Merced has just a few tables, with the kitchen behind the bar. Hector, who hails from Guatemala City…

  • Rincón Típico

    Antigua

    This courtyard restaurant is always packed with locals who know a good thing when they see it. If you don't come for the huge Guatemalan breakfast, make…

  • Cactus Taco Bar

    Antigua

    The bright 'Andy Warhol does Zapata' wall mural at Cactus gives an idea of how it mixes up traditional and new-wave Mexican food, with superb salsas…

  • El Papaturro

    Antigua

    This homey spot run by natives of El Salvador serves authentic pupusas – thick tortillas stuffed with cheese or chicharrónes (fried pork fat) and…

  • Zoola Antigua

    Antigua

    The restaurant in this popular hostel whips up authentic Israeli fare. Nosh on falafel, kebabs or sabich – a wrap stuffed with hummus, eggplant and salad…

  • Tienda La Canche

    Antigua

    A hole in the wall if there ever was one, this eatery behind a 'mom and pop' store consists of two tables and a dining room behind the counter. Just a…

  • Fernando's Kaffee

    Antigua

    Long a draw for coffee and chocolate mavens, this friendly corner cafe also bakes an array of fine pastries, including some delightfully gooey cinnamon…

  • Café Condesa

    Antigua

    Baked goods – pies, cakes, quiches and house-baked whole-wheat sandwich bread – are the strong suit at this grand old cafe set around the patio of a 16th…

  • Samsara

    Antigua

    At this small veggie cafe – sitting just the right side of hippie-dom – fresh organic ingredients are excitingly combined in soups, salads and drinks. How…

  • Y Tu Piña También

    Antigua

    An international crossroads, this natural-foods cafe does healthy fare for foreign students on the go. There's a tempting array of sandwiches (served on…

  • Bistrot Cinq

    Antigua

    Popular among the mature expat crowd, the Cinq is a faithful replica of its Parisian counterparts, offering zesty salads and classic entrees such as…

  • El Viejo Café

    Antigua

    Popular with tourists and chapínes (Guatemalans) alike, this atmospheric cafe strewn with antique curios makes an ideal breakfast stop. Choose from an…

  • Caffé Mediterráneo

    Antigua

    Here you'll find the finest, most authentic Italian food in Antigua, plus superb service, in a lovely candlelit setting. The chef does a tantalizing array…

  • Restaurante Doña Luisa

    Antigua

    Refreshingly local in character, this cafe is a place to enjoy the colonial patio ambience over breakfast or a light meal. It's hard to beat the selection…

  • Quesos y Vino

    Antigua

    This Italian-owned establishment is comprised of three rustic buildings, with a lovely outdoor patio and adjoining deli. Like the restaurant's name, the…

  • La Cuevita de Los Urquizú

    Antigua

    Sumptuous típico food is the draw here, all kept warm in great earthenware stew pots out front. Help yourself to pepián (chicken and vegetables in a…

  • Como Como

    Antigua

    Guatemalan ingredients fuse with Euro recipes at this Belgian bistro, popular with the expat crowd. Flemish specialties include waterzooi, a creamy fish…

  • Angie Angie

    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…

  • Travel Menu

    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…

  • Saberico

    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…

  • Bagel Barn

    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…

  • Posada de Don Rodrigo

    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…

  • Epicure

    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…

  • Pappy's BBQ

    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…

  • Rainbow Café

    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…

  • La Fonda de la Calle Real

    Antigua

    This attractive restaurant, with several rooms and patios done up in appealing colonial style, offers a varied menu highlighted by regional specialties…

  • Casa de las Mixtas

    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…