Must-see restaurants in Panajachel

  • Circus Bar

    Panajachel

    Behind the swinging doors, Circus Bar has a cabaret atmosphere, with live music nightly from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. There is good pizza and even better pasta,…

  • El Patio

    Panajachel

    This is a locally popular joint for lunch; the front terrace makes an obvious meeting place. Try to make it for Monday lunch when everyone chows down on…

  • Mister Jon's

    Panajachel

    All the perks of a US diner are here in abundance, including buttermilk pancakes, great omelets with hash browns or country biscuits on the side, and free…

  • Restaurante Hana

    Panajachel

    Serving authentic Japanese cuisine, Hana is ensconced in the serene courtyard of the Casa Cakchiquel, graced by hanging plants and a gallery of photos of…

  • Chero's Bar

    Panajachel

    Usefully located in the nightlife zone, Chero's can get pretty lively, with beer-drinking patrons gathering around simple wood tables as tuk-tuks zip by…

  • Chez Alex

    Panajachel

    The restaurant component of the Hotel Primavera serves some of Pana's finest cuisine, with a hefty dash of European influence and a wine list to back it…

  • Guajimbo's

    Panajachel

    This Uruguayan grill serves up generous helpings of steak, sausage and chicken dishes with vegetables, salad, garlic bread and rice or boiled potatoes…

  • Fuentes de Vida

    Panajachel

    This is the largest of a group of rather rustic cooking stalls at the rear of the market building, near the pork vendors. It offers half a dozen menu…

  • Deli Llama de Fuego

    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…

  • Deli Jasmín

    Panajachel

    This tranquil garden restaurant with hummingbirds darting about the flowers serves a range of healthy foods and drinks. Breakfast is served all day, and…

  • Despensa Familiar

    Panajachel

    Self-caterers will find all they need at this large, well-stocked supermarket.

  • Las Chinitas

    Panajachel

    Indonesian-run Las Chinitas has a pan-Asian menu – miso, Singapore salad, stir-frys and pot stickers, as well as changing menú del día features with tofu…

  • Ristorante La Lanterna

    Panajachel

    Ensconced in the gardens of Hotel Dos Mundo, La Lanterna makes its own pasta and stocks an impressive range of wines from the motherland. Bonus: you're…

  • Restaurante El Atitlán

    Panajachel

    One of a string of thatched-roof restaurants along the lakefront. The main draw, aside from the stunning setting, is the lake fish, highlighted by mojarra…

  • Restaurante Casablanca

    Panajachel

    Easily spotted at the top end of Calle Santander by its magical mystery mural, this restaurant offers decent value three-course menus. Soup is always…