Since March 16 when the pandemic began restaurants were only allowed to operate with pick-up and delivery service. This is the reason why one can only order to go, even if it is a smoothie. Talking about smoothies, my favorite venue for smoothies in Antigua Guatemala is Unión Café Antigua; located on 6a calle oriente, … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Licuados for smoothies. Even though in most of the Spanish-speaking world, people use the word batidos when referring to smoothies, in Guatemala the most common used word is licuados; although often licuados are bit more watery than smoothies. This is what Laura McNamara wrote about licuados … Read more
Antigua Guatemala is paradise for the smoothie lovers with so many spots through out the city. 27 Adentro Restaurant is serving up exotic smoothies to push the envelope of what a smoothie should be. Shown here is “El mejurge #2,” which includes the following ingredients: mango, yoghurt, citric juices and two secret ingredients ????; it’s simply … Read more
Licuados or smoothies are the most popular beverage after atoles, of course. The price can range a lot depending where you get them from, so make sure you shop around. If you want to get absolute lowest price, head over the mercado where you can get licuados and jugos, juices, from Q5/$0.60 to Q10/$1.125 depending … Read more
La Antigua Guatemala is the heaven on Earth for those who love juices, smoothies or licuados with an ever present supply of inexpensive supply of fruits and vegetables all year long. If you prefer to make your juices, licuados or smoothies at home, there plenty of places to get your veggies and fruits, from el … Read more
Okay, I need your help translating the word “licuados” into English? What do you think would be a good option?