Soup is another way you can find dumplings in Antigua Guatemala. Bambú has the best dumplings soup in town. I also used like the the dumpling soup from Juancho Ming, too bad they had to close. You can order your dumplings fried and then boiled or simply boiled, whichever way you prefer, just make sure … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Empanadas chinas for dumplings. Here’s a quick follow up to last week post about dumplings offerings in Antigua Guatemala. This is the order of dumplings served at Red Koi, a Taiwanese food restaurant in Antigua Guatemala. I believe I have found two more restaurants offering dumplings. Wow, … Read more
Nearly a year ago I mentioned three of the restaurants where you could find Chinese-style dumplings in Antigua Guatemala. At present two of those restaurants have closed down. Fortunately, there are two more options available now and they might be even better. My favorite Asian restaurants where to find dumplings in Antigua Guatemala are Red … Read more
Randy’s has a hangover solution for those weekend morning where you need recuperate all the energy lost at a party or get together. The hangover monster comes with fries, sausage, bacon and an egg on top of it all. Bon appetite!
I never get tired of saying how cosmopolitan Antigua Guatemala really is when it comes to cuisine. Any foodie who takes photographic trip through the Food & Drink or the Restaurants categories will be delighted to see how incredibly diverse is the cuisine offerings in this tiny town in the highlands of norther Central America. … Read more
With over 250 restaurants and diners in 8×8 block grid, La Antigua Guatemala is the Foodie capital of Central America. From Indian curries to Italian pastas, all the way through almost every popular cuisine in the world, Antigua Guatemala has a restaurant or diner for it. I mean you are craving Salvadoran pupusas, we have … Read more
How about finishing the work week with something sweet, such as this banana bread with mole and almonds. As many of you already know, Guatemalan mole, spicy chocolate sauce, is used for dessert instead of meals. Banana bread is, of course, quite popular in Guatemala, so the combination is a perfect Guatemalan dessert. You can … Read more
This is the best breakfast burrito in the world; I can’t believe it is from Antigua Guatemala! —Ben, Denver, Colorado This was the exclamation I heard as I was enjoying my own breakfast burrito and I could only agreed. Randy’s, world famous for its crafted home-made sausages and hot dogs has a new hit on … Read more
Chepitos are the other kind of tamalitos de frijol I have had the opportunity to try in Guatemala. The difference between tayuyos and chepitos is minimal, but there’s a difference. As you can see, chepitos have whole black beans mixed with the corn dough. Also, the wrapping is maize husks as opposed to the banana … Read more
There are two kinds of tamalitos de frijol that I have encountered in Guatemala: Tayuyos and Chepitos. Today I bring you tayuyos which are basically small tamales, thus tamalITOS, with paste of black beans mixed in before cooking and wrapped with maize plant fresh leaves. As I have said before, in Guatemala alone, there must … Read more
We are adding another installment to our Antigua Sandwich Series with the Viva Italia bagel sandwich from Bagel Barn Antigua Guatemala. This is not only delicious but vegetarian as well. How could you go wrong with an everything bagel, or whatever kind you like, cheese, fresh tomato slices and basil? This is simply delicious. ¡Buen … Read more
Just as 4a calle poniente has turned into fast-food alley, Alameda Santa Lucía is becoming the coffee shop boulevard. Aria Coffee Shop is the latest cafe to open its door on Alameda Santa Lucia. Of course, I have to go try the house specialty, for your benefit, so I had their caffè mocha with cardamom, … Read more
A couple of delicious changes on the classic BLT sandwich. Use a French baguette instead of white sliced bread and romaine lettuces instead of iceberg lettuce. Some crispy and soft potatoes to go along with it and you got a winner. Come to Antigua Guatemala Mama Jojo’s if you want to experience this tasty BLT. … Read more
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Agua ardiente for hard liquor or moonshine. The typical bottle of agua ardiente, literal burning water or moonshine, is an octavo, an eighth of a bottle. The most popular brand is Quetzalteca Especial, which in recent years decided to sell their agua ardiente with additional flavors … Read more
There are two or three food vendors that show up around noon in Parque Central to feed the ambulant street vendors and whomever wants to buy a homemade meal for Q10/US$1.25 to Q15/US$2. I believe most plazas or parks also get a food vendor or two around lunch time. Of course, fried chicken is always … Read more