El Jacal de San Antonio

Top choice in Western Central Highlands


If you're headed towards Volcán de Fuego from Comala, don't miss this classy outdoor restaurant. Surrounded by lush tropical forest, it enjoys truly spectacular views of the volcano from it's two-story dining areas. Dishes, too, are well worth a stop: traditional Mexican fare using vegetables, fruits and herbs grown on-site. Weekends bring specials like grilled rabbit and roasted suckling pig too.


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