Foodie spots in Antigua Guatemala.
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!
For Taco Tuesday I have great news for those who are in Antigua Guatemala and are craving Mexican tacos. Finally we have authentic Mexican tacos al pastor, beef and chicken in Antigua Guatemala and they are delicious! I know, I know I have said that Guatemala is the worst place to have Mexican food. Well, … Read more
This delicious and rare pancetta focaccia sandwich with Japanese mayonnaise and wasabi can be had at Kombu Ramen Shop, located on 1a avenida sur. It’s soft, tasty and with a punch, what a great combination of ingredients. Bon appetite!
Healthy and delicious normally do not go together, but someone forgot to mention it to the staff of Unión Café Antigua, located on 6a calle oriente. Not only are most of the dishes vegetarian, some are even vegan. Of course, they do have some offerings for the carnivorous, like myself, but honestly, the flavor is … Read more
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.
I never get tired of letting people how fortunate we foodies are in Antigua Guatemala. I mean within walking distance and you know the entire city is within walking distance, we have a cosmopolitan food offerings. Kombu Ramen Shop, the latest kid on 1a avenida sur brings out another foodie specialty: Authentic Japanese Ramen. Bon … Read more
Here your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Sibarita is a combination of sybarite, epicure, gourmet and foodie plus a taste of the best things in life. Here’s the latest sandwich for those looking delicious meal. This sandwich is walled with ciabatta bread and inside you will find healthy portions of prosciutto, manchego cheese, onion … Read more
We shall not live by tacos alone, we should include tortas as well whenever we feel like having some Mexican comfort food, don’t you agree? Well, in Antigua Guatemala, we are in luck as there are as many Mexican tortas options as they are taco shops. The torta al pastor above is from Taquería Doña … Read more
Salvadoran gastronomy is very similar to Guatemalan gastronomy, yet they put a twist on dishes found on both countries. Caldo de Pata is one good example of this difference. Caldo de Pata is found as a normal beef stock and as a red soup with cow’s feet and entrails. Salvadoran takes the red soup version … Read more
Hector’s Bistro has now a delicious selection of lunch specials for Q65 which includes the main dish, salad or fries and a drink. If you browse the Antigua Daily Photo archives you will know that I have been a fan of Hector’s gourmet cuisine since early 2009 when there wasn’t even a sign or name … Read more
Some people erroneously believe that pupusas are only a dish from El Salvador. In one way or another the food known as pupusas can be found in Mexico and Central America. You could argue that arepas are a kind of pupusas. In fact, you browse the archives where I have shown you Guatemalan pupusas known … Read more
It seems that every time I blink a new taco shop pops up in Antigua Guatemala. Mariachis Taco Shop is the latest kid in the block, located on the corner of 6a calle poniente and Alameda Santa Lucía. Can you list all the taco shops in Antigua Guatemala? You will need all your fingers and … Read more
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
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!