Lunch With a View
How was it, a room with a view or a lunch with a view? Well, here it was lunch with a panoramic …
Daily life vista from Antigua Guatemala: Aguacate[s] for Sale
Did you know that Guatemala is the Origin for the Avocado Toast? If you didn’t, follow the white rabbit for an interesting read. Enjoy!
Foodie Fridays — El Jefe Breakfast from Unión Café Antigua
Healthy and delicious normally are not together in a sentence; somehow someone forgot to send the memo to the staff of Unión …
Foodie Fridays — Best Artisan Hot Dogs and Craft Beers in Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Brewing Company offers what in my humble opinion is the best hot dog in town. They start with a local homemade …
Foodie Fridays — 12 Onzas Coffee House
12 Onzas is the newest specialty coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala. They only serve coffee from their family coffee plantation Concepción Buena …
New Year’s Eve Guatemalan Dinner: Lomo Relleno
n Guatemala the New Year’s Eve dinner can vary a lot, from the typical tamales, to baked turkey, baked hen, pepián or one of the favorites of the night: lomo relleno, stuffed top loin. The stuffing can include black chorizo, red chorizo, white longaniza, ham, ground meat, olives, hard-boiled eggs, to named the most popular stuffings.
Foodie Fridays — Indian Bowl from Unión Café Antigua
As I have said before, the foodie options for vegetarians and vegans keep on getting richer and tastier. One doesn’t even have to be a vegetarian to enjoy a delectable bowl such this Indian bowl that is pack with so much flavor, textures and nutrients that you will not miss the meat.
Dried Autochthonous Corn from Guatemala
I still can’t believe that in the US over 99% of cultivated corn is the exact same type: Yellow Dent #2. What a difference is the situation in Guatemala and the rest of Mesoamerica, the cradle for the most popular cultivated cereal in the world… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Autochthonous Corn from Guatemala
In Guatemala; especially corn grown by the Maya people. We still appreciate the autochthonous corn which comes in white, yellow, red and black with its non-uniform kernels… TAP to see the full size photo and post.
Fresh Tropical Fruits Stand at Market in Antigua Guatemala
How can one not be grateful for all the fresh tropical fruits found year-round in the mercado of Antigua Guatemala, don’t your …
Guatemala is the Absolute Stew Country!
As I have mentioned a few times before, Guatemalan food is so rich with stews. If the stews are watery we call …
Foodie Fridays — Artista de Café
The new location of Artista de Café on 5a avenida sur, only a few steps from Ruinas de San José El Viejo …
Foodie Fridays — Tortillas con chorizo y longaniza y queso Chancol
Tortillas con longaniza ahumada [smoked white sausage] and gorillas con chorizo ahumado [smoked red sausage] from Tecpán are among the most popular …
Enjoy Craft Beers and Volcano Vistas Around Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Sibarita is a combination of sybarite, epicure, gourmet and foodie plus a taste of the …
Enjoy Craft Beers and the Rooftop Vistas from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Micro cervecería for microbrewery. As I mentioned earlier this month, we are very fortunate to …
Enjoy Craft Beers and Sunflowers in Antigua
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cerveza Artesanal for craft beer. The cervecerías artesanales, craft breweries, movement went to …
Let’s Celebrate 15 Years of Daily Life Photographs from Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Cervezas for beers. These are the most popular beers in Guatemala produced by …
Foodie Fridays — Tostones from 27 Adentro
Can you believe it has been over a year since I last posted an entry on the Foodie Fridays series? I am …
Guatemalan Sweet Bread: Lenguas
How about some premium Guatemala coffee with some delicious sweet bread. Did you know it is common practice in Guatemala to dunk …
Weekend Guatemalan Comfort Food!
How about some delicious Guatemalan chicharrones and carnitas with freshly cut avocados and chojín radish salad? Anyone anyone? Deep fried costillas [ribs], …
Guatemalan Sausages: Chorizos and Longanizas
Guatemalan white sausages are called longanizas and the red sausages chorizos. If you have tried them both, which is your favorite?
Guatemalan Dessert: Milhojas
This is a good question, is the milhojas a cake or a pie? What are your thoughts? Believe it or not, I …
Guatemalan Tamales for Christmas
In Guatemala, Christmas is a family day; an occasion for strengthening the family bonds. Christmas is also a feast day full of …
Ambulant Tangerine Vendor
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mandarinas for tangerines. Today I share with you a simple daily life vista to …
Recipe for Ayote en Miel
As I have said before, ayote en miel is among the most popular desserts for Día de Todos los Santos (Feast of …
Try the Colorful Guatemalan Fiambre Delicacy
In a “normal year,” today we would be commemorating Día de Todos Santos, All Saints Day, and Día de los Fieles Difuntos, …
Chicharrones or Carnitas or Both, that is the question
As I have said before, the world is full of tough decisions. To be or not to be; should I stay or …
Smoothies To Go in Antigua Guatemala
Since March 16 when the pandemic began restaurants were only allowed to operate with pick-up and delivery service. This is the reason …
Guatemalan Food — Revolcado
As I have mentioned before, revolcado is another popular Guatemalan stew found in the daily special menus of the diners in Guatemala. …
Guatemalan Food — Caldo de Res
The caldo de res (beef stock or stew) is never absent from the daily menus of diners, fondas and restaurants. As other …
Guatemala is The Ultimate Smoothie Country
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Licuados for smoothies. Even though in most of the Spanish-speaking world, people use …
Guatemalan Yellow and White Corn on the Cob
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Elotes for corn on the cob. Elotes are one of the most popular …
Try the Guatemalan Shrimp Ceviche and Picosita Beer
The first Guatemalan food I shared with you guys was shrimp ceviche; back in May 14, 2006. Of course, ceviche is one …
Enjoying a Guatemalan Chow Mein Tostada
Believe it or not, in Guatemala we like to top our tostadas with chow mein. Follow the white rabbit to learn why …
Guatemala is the Origin for the Avocado Toast
Quite possibly the Maya have been eating avocado toasts for millennia or at least as long as they had realized that spreading …
Foodie Fridays — Breakfast Tacos from Cactus
You know, the best thing about tacos is that you can have them at any time during the day. Or better yet, …
Foodie Fridays — Falafel Bowl from Unión Café Antigua
The foodie options for vegetarians and vegans keep on getting richer and tastier. Heck you don’t even have to be a vegetarian …
Foodie Fridays — Peruvian Ceviche from Chermol
Ceviche has to be one of my favorite foods; so far, there are over a dozen versions on ceviche posted here. Nevertheless, …
Foodie Fridays — Lamb Shawarma with Hummus and Mediterranean Salad from Nawal Antigua Guatemala
The foodie scene in Antigua Guatemala just keeps on getting richer and better. Nawal is bringing the cuisine from the Middle East …
Foodie Fridays — Tacos from Cactus
One of the better ways to celebrate Día del Cariño is with a taquiza, a meet up to eat tacos. Cactus Taco …
Foodie Fridays — Argentinean Empanadas from Chermol
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Empanadas for turnovers or meat pies. Believe it or not, there are several restaurants …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Fresh Fruits Vendors
Daily life vistas from Antigua Guatemala. Enjoy!
Foodie Fridays — Venezuelan Arepas from La Gorda
As I mentioned last Friday, we now have Colombian arepas and Venezuelan arepas in Antigua Guatemala within a block from each other. The arepa shown here …
Foodie Fridays — Colombian Arepas from Rinconcito Colombiano
Believe it or not, we now have Colombian arepas and Venezuelan arepas in Antigua Guatemala within a block from each other. The …
Fresh fruit ambulant vendors
In Antigua Guatemala snack time can be quite healthy if you buy fresh fruits or nuts from the ambulant vendors. Of course, you can always hit a tiendita a buy Tortrix [corn chips], Papalinas [potato chips] or Doritos and soda. The choice is yours.
What’s your favorite snack from the options shown in this basket?
Mayan Organic and Ecological Packaging for Ricotta Cheese
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan word of the day: Requesón for Ricotta cheese. A few weeks ago, I shared a post on FB …
Fiambre: The Once a year Guatemalan Delicacy
It’s time again for the Guatemala’s most baroque salad, a mixture of over 50 ingredients, prepared for only Day of the Dead. …
Foodie Fridays — Pork BBQ Ribs with Coconut from 27 Adentro
27 Adentro Restaurant is serving up an exotic and delicious Costilla de cerdo en barbacoa con coco or pork’s barbecue ribs with coconut sauce slowly …
Foodie Fridays — Pho from Como Como
The delicious Vietnamese soup Pho is one of the most elusive dishes in Guatemala. In fact, before the restaurant Como Como put …
Foodie Fridays — Exotic Smoothies from 27 Adentro
Antigua Guatemala is paradise for the smoothie lovers with so many spots through out the city. 27 Adentro Restaurant is serving up exotic …
Foodie Fridays — Guatemalan Typical Plate from 27 Adentro
27 Adentro Restaurant is serving up new version of the traditional Guatemalan plato típico or typical dish. This new presentation of the …
Semana Santa Comfort Food: Garnachas
Semana Santa in Antigua Guatemala offers so many comfort foods, such as garnachas, a street food originally from Xelajú [Quetzaltenango]. Today’s portrait …
Pizza for the masses during Lent
For better or worse, pizza has carved a niche among the street food offerings found during Cuaresma [Lent] and Semana Santa [Holy …
Foodie Fridays — Indonesian Rendang Curry
If you like curries head over to Toko Baru, a great joint located on 1a avenida sur, offering lots of curry and …
Foodie Fridays — Goulash from Wiener
If you are craving goulash or other some Austrian dishes, you’re in luck because in Antigua Guatemala Restaurante Wiener on Portal Santa …
Foodie Fridays — Entrecôte from Le Comedor
Le Comedor restaurant has a sign on the outside wall that reads: Comida francesa económica. I thought that was an oxymoron because …
Visual Overview of the 4th Avocado Festival in Antigua Guatemala
The 4th Avocado Festival of Antigua Guatemala was once again a total success. 150 fortunate attendees were able to experience and taste …
Don’t Miss The 4th Avocado Festival in Antigua Guatemala
If you will be in Antigua Guatemala around Saturday, March 9th, don’t miss the 4th Annual Avocado Festival at Casa Popenoe. The …
Foodie Fridays — Crepes from Unión Café Antigua
The sweet crepes here are from Unión Café Antigua, one of the best options in town for delicious and healthy breakfasts. They also offer a great selection of smoothies and coffee to go along with their all day breakfast and lunch options. I have tried their smart smoothie, which also includes a shot of espresso coffee. Bon appetite!
Freshly Pressed Orange Juice Everywhere in Guatemala
We are very fortunate in Guatemala to be able to have freshly pressed jugos [fruit juices] and licuados [smoothies] everywhere in the country, from the streets to the markets, as well as the omnipresent specialty juicing shops.
Foodie Fridays — Salads from La Escalonia
Antigua Guatemala has plenty options for eating deliciously healthy and peacefully. Café La Escalonia is among the top options with tables surrounded by a vibrant and luscious garden area; part of a nursery with a menu full of delectable and wholesome dishes from sandwiches to soups and salads that accommodate meat-lovers and vegetarians alike.
Día de los Reyes in Antigua Guatemala
For Día de Reyes or Epiphany we break a piece of bread known as Rosca de Día de los Reyes. Whoever gets the plastic baby placed inside has to pay for the tamales and ponche on Día de la Candelaria, February 2nd, or Groundhog Day. Click through the link to see Rosca de Día de los Reyes…
Foodie Fridays — Lomito Steak from Como Como
For this first Foodie Friday we recommend you try the lomito de res, beef loin steak, from Como Como, located on 2a avenida sur, south from Pilas de Santa Clara. Let us know your impression afterwards. ¡Buen provecho!
Foodie Alert — Authentic Mexican Tacos Al Pastor
For Taco Tuesday I have great news for those who are in Antigua Guatemala and are craving Mexican tacos. Finally we have …
Foodie Alert: Pancetta Focaccia Sandwich from Kombu
This delicious and rare pancetta focaccia sandwich with Japanese mayonnaise and wasabi can be had at Kombu Ramen Shop, located on 1a …
Foodie Alert: Omelette from Unión Café Antigua
Healthy and delicious normally do not go together, but someone forgot to mention it to the staff of Unión Café Antigua, located …
Foodie Alert: Chicken Tikka Masala from Toko Baru
Today’s version of chicken tikka masala es from Toko Baru, a great joint located on 1a avenida sur, with lots of curry and pita sandwich options. I highlighted this diner for the first time back in April 2010 with a shorma kebab pita sandwich.
Foodie Alert: Authentic Japanese Ramen in Antigua Guatemala
I never get tired of letting people how fortunate we foodies are in Antigua Guatemala. I mean within walking distance and you …
Foodie Alert: Proscuitto and Manchego cheese Sandwich
Here your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Sibarita is a combination of sybarite, epicure, gourmet and foodie plus a taste of …
Foodie Alert: Mexican Tortas in Antigua Guatemala
We shall not live by tacos alone, we should include tortas as well whenever we feel like having some Mexican comfort food, …
Foodie Alert: Salvadoran-style Caldo de Pata
Salvadoran gastronomy is very similar to Guatemalan gastronomy, yet they put a twist on dishes found on both countries. Caldo de Pata …
Foodie Alert: French Dip Sandwich Lunch Special
Hector’s Bistro has now a delicious selection of lunch specials for Q65 which includes the main dish, salad or fries and a …
Foodie Alert: Salvadoran Pupusas in Antigua Guatemala
Some people erroneously believe that pupusas are only a dish from El Salvador. In one way or another the food known as …
Foodie Alert: New Taco Shop in Antigua
It seems that every time I blink a new taco shop pops up in Antigua Guatemala. Mariachis Taco Shop is the latest …
Foodie Alert: Best Dumplings Soup in Antigua Guatemala
Soup is another way you can find dumplings in Antigua Guatemala. Bambú has the best dumplings soup in town. I also used …
Dumplings from Red Koi in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Empanadas chinas for dumplings. Here’s a quick follow up to last week post about …
Foodie alert: Dumplings available in Antigua Guatemala
Nearly a year ago I mentioned three of the restaurants where you could find Chinese-style dumplings in Antigua Guatemala. At present two …
Foodie alert: Hangover Monster available in Antigua Guatemala
Randy’s has a hangover solution for those weekend morning where you need recuperate all the energy lost at a party or get …
Foodie alert: You can find German sausages in Antigua Guatemala
I never get tired of saying how cosmopolitan Antigua Guatemala really is when it comes to cuisine. Any foodie who takes photographic …
Antigua Guatemala is the Foodie Capital of Central America
With over 250 restaurants and diners in 8×8 block grid, La Antigua Guatemala is the Foodie capital of Central America. From Indian …
Guatemalan Dessert: Banana Bread with Mole topped with Almonds
How about finishing the work week with something sweet, such as this banana bread with mole and almonds. As many of you …
The Best Breakfast Burrito in the World is from Antigua Guatemala
This is the best breakfast burrito in the world; I can’t believe it is from Antigua Guatemala! —Ben, Denver, Colorado This was …
Guatemalan tamales — Chepitos
Chepitos are the other kind of tamalitos de frijol I have had the opportunity to try in Guatemala. The difference between tayuyos …
Guatemalan tamales — Tayuyos
There are two kinds of tamalitos de frijol that I have encountered in Guatemala: Tayuyos and Chepitos. Today I bring you tayuyos …
Antigua Sandwich Series: VIVA ITALIA bagel sandwich
We are adding another installment to our Antigua Sandwich Series with the Viva Italia bagel sandwich from Bagel Barn Antigua Guatemala. This …
Caffè Mocha with Cardamom now available in Antigua Guatemala
Just as 4a calle poniente has turned into fast-food alley, Alameda Santa Lucía is becoming the coffee shop boulevard. Aria Coffee Shop …
Antigua Sandwiches Week: Antigua Guatemala Style BLT
A couple of delicious changes on the classic BLT sandwich. Use a French baguette instead of white sliced bread and romaine lettuces …
Guatemalan Moonshine Sampler Anyone, Anyone?
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Agua ardiente for hard liquor or moonshine. The typical bottle of agua ardiente, …
Feeding the ambulant vendors of Antigua Guatemala
There are two or three food vendors that show up around noon in Parque Central to feed the ambulant street vendors and …
Guatemalan fiambre for Day of the Dead
On November 1st we celebrate All Saints Day in Guatemala. Lots people fly kites, some fly giant kites. Others go watch the …
Antigua Sandwiches Week: Reuben Now Available in Antigua Guatemala
If you are a foodie, Antigua Guatemala is a gourmet heaven, with over 200 culinary options, from Indian curries to authentic Italian …
Traditional Guatemalan Breakfast from Rincón Típico
Black bean soup or frijoles colados, eggs prepared your way, fresh cheese, tortillas and coffee or atol is one of the traditional …
Elotes asados versus elotes cocidos
We’re men of maize! No wonder in Guatemala we eat corn on the cob in so many ways. The two most popular …
Antigua Sandwiches Week: Pastrami sandwiches in Antigua Guatemala
Just last week I was asking where I can get home-made pastrami or roast beef to prepare high quality sandwiches with artisan …
Fresh fruits anywhere in Antigua
Certainly you can find fresh fruit vendors just about anywhere in Antigua Guatemala. No excuses for not getting your two portions of …
Where to get dumplings in Antigua Guatemala
You can count the fingers of one hand the places where you can order dumplings in Antigua Guatemala. Ubi’s Sushi, Kabuki and …
Hondura’s Baleaditas Now Available in Antigua Guatemala
Baleadas or baleaditas are a traditional food from Honduras. So, it was interesting to find a restaurant, The Food Company located on …
Guatemalan snacks vs Foreign snacks
Slowly but surely foreign style snacks are creeping into the Guatemalan diet. In fact, as I have mentioned before, there over a …