Pan con pollo or chicken sandwich is among the most popular street foods one finds in Antigua Guatemala and the rest of the country for the matter. Most often, pan con pollo is a pirujo bread, sort of French baguette, with shredded chicken with lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado, but sometimes vendors use pan francés, … Read more
If you want to see what empanadas de leche or empanadas de manjar look like, scroll down on the post. A while back, loyal reader, Eric De Leon, shared this recipe in Spanish for the empanadas. If you have the recipe in English, please, do share it as well. If you know about Guatemalan food, … Read more
I have to admit I like the presentation of chicken tikka masala from Pushkar much better. At this venue the marinated chicken tikka chunks are blended into a curry sauce with yoghurt and cream base. Served with rice for Q89/$12. The naan and lassi are sold here for Q25/$3.27 and Q30/$4.05 respectively for a grand … Read more
The chicken tikka masala series is long over due. It was long-time loyal reader El Canche who actually sponsored the fund for this series. THANKS A LOT Canche. Anyhow, the goal of the chicken tikka masala series was to taste this dish at all the different Indian restaurants in Antigua Guatemala. At the time the … Read more
This is the third presentation of revolcado, a delicious and exotic stew from Guatemala. I still think the best presentation goes out to the Revolcado from La Fonda de la Calle Real, shared with you in April 2009. The best flavour of revolcado goes out to Los 7 Caldos, which I shared with you in … Read more
Squash is available all year long as ayote, güicoy or even chilacayote, all members of the squash and pumpkin family. Squashes are quite prominent in the Guatemalan diet where every part is eaten, from the flowers to the flesh, the skin, the leaves and even the seeds, called pepitoria, pumpkin seeds, which are quite popular … Read more
As part of the celebrations of La Muy Noble y Muy Leal Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, or The Very Noble and Very Loyal City of Saint James of the Knights of Guatemala today we had a half marathon and food festival in La Antigua Guatemala. July 25 is La Antigua Guatemala … Read more
A visit to el mercado of Antigua Guatemala can be an assault on the senses. Rich saturated colours, beats and rhythm to the ears, and of course, a full spectrum of aromas. All of this even before you buy anything. Where would you start at booth of tropical fruits such as this one? Follow the … Read more
Often in orientation talks organizations discourage the consumption of street food and for a good reasons. However, a blank statement like do not eat street food is a disservice as there are some street foods that one can eat without experiencing Montezuma’s revenge. For instance, most foods that have been cooked for hours and are … Read more
Oh market days in Antigua Guatemala and it’s never-ending supply of fresh vegetables and fruits all year round. If you like fruits, smoothies and licuados, there is no better place to live than La Antigua Guatemala. Follow the white rabbit to » photographic tour of the many fruits available in Antigua Guatemala.
I don’t recall if I have mentioned it before, but Cookies is a great little cafe to meet people or indulge oneself with coffee and cookies or a great dessert, as we can see in this picture. ¡Buen provecho! Follow the white rabbit to » a few more entries about cake and dessert options in … Read more
Compare to Mexican tostadas, Guatemalan tostadas are simpler, yet they are delicious. The most popular tostadas are made out of frijoles or black beans, salsa or tomato sauce, and guacamol or avocado sauce as shown in the picture. Yet you can also find tostadas of carne, meat and even chow mein tostadas. Of course, the … Read more
I believe it is impossible to eat a Guatemalan enchilada without breaking it before the last bite, don’t you agree? Follow the white rabbit to » a few more facts about Guatemalan enchiladas and tostadas.
You know you’re in Guatemala when your breakfast omelette comes with black beans and fried plantains, right? Follow the white rabbit to » A photographic tour of the breakfast entries on AntiguaDailyPhoto.
The rainy season is upon us and so other fruits are now becoming available, such as peaches, nectarines, etc. Also, May is the month of sompopos de mayo. Follow the white rabbit to » to learn the facts and myths about the giant Guatemalan zompopo leaf-cutter ants.