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 — 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.
Coffeehouses Are The Original Co-Working Spaces
As I have said before, coffee shops had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there’s …
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 …
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 …
How about having breakfast at this place?
I first came across the Pitaya restaurant nearly 8 years ago. I have followed them at all their different locations and menus. …
Pandemic Sights: Fast Food To Go Only
Welcome to the new normality in Antigua Guatemala. Restaurants can only serve to go or delivery; thus their gorgeous dining areas remained …
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 …
Sights of Our Times — Restaurants Open Only for Take Away and Delivery
Since March 16, 2020 restaurants are allowed to operate for take away and delivery order only. Many had to adapt to selling …
14th Anniversary — Only Shopping for the Essentials
AntiguaDailyPhoto.com began on May Day 2006 with the goal of sharing daily life imagery from the little town of Antigua Guatemala, embedded …
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 …
Bar Display at Charleston Antigua Guatemala
Dramatic lighting can make any bar look amazing. I thought so the first time I saw the rum cellar at Casa del …
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 …
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 …
Foodie Fridays — Centro Gastronómico La Fuente
It’s been a while since I have visited La Fuente building, which has become into a Foodie Court of sorts. The Centro …
New Look for an Old Coffee House
Can you guess what is the name of this coffee house from Antigua Guatemala? It was recently renovated with a more classic …
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 …
Co-working Space at Restaurant Hecho En Casa
As I have been saying all along these years, even before we had one or two official co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, …
Co-working space at Café Bella Vista in Antigua Guatemala
Here’s Kara, a digital nomad at work at Café Bella Vista. Just by looking at this view you might think the name …
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 …
Moments full of freshness
If you’re looking for some Austrian-Guatemalan fusion or authentic dishes, Wiener on Portal Santa Lucía is your only choice. They also offer …
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 …
Quotidian Vistas from Antigua Guatemala — Office with a View
As I have said before, coffee houses had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there …
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!
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Where to get artisan breads in Antigua Guatemala
If you’re looking for artisan breads there are three options in Antigua Guatemala as of now. There are two stands inside La …
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 …
Antigua’s Alternative Food Joints: English Breakfast
Felix and Anita run the restaurant inside Caoba Farms where they offered high quality, fresh and organic breakfast and lunch dishes. They …
Antigua’s Alternative Food Joints: Breakfast Burrito
How about a breakfast burrito from the hottest breakfast joint in Antigua Guatemala right now. Mama Jojo’s is run by Québécoise Joëlle …
Fast-food Invasion — Taco Bell in Antigua Guatemala
Run for the border no more. Well, at least, no more trips to Guatemala City or even San Lucas, Sacatépequez thanks to …
Cantonese food in Antigua Guatemala
Finally we have some very good Cantonese food options in Antigua Guatemalan thanks to Juancho Ming. The menu is quite small, six …
Terraces in Antigua Guatemala
Terraces are another selling point for many restaurants, bars and hotels in Antigua Guatemala. I have shared with you the panoramic views …
Guatemalan Daily Lunch Special — Pollo Empanizado
Here’s your Guatemalan Spanish phrase of the day: Menú del día for daily lunch special. Even though there are plenty fast-food restaurants …
LA style tacos and burritos now available in Antigua Guatemala
That’s right, finally we have Los Angeles style tacos and burritos available in La Antigua Guatemala at California Tacos, right across from …
Breakfast or Desayuno
What’s your favourite breakfast spot in Antigua Guatemala? El Viejo Café, Fernando’s Kaffee, San Martín, Rincón Típico and Randy’s are among my …
Enjoy The Coffee House Revolution in Antigua Guatemala
If you like a good cup of coffee, there’s no better place to be than La Antigua Guatemala. Earlier this year I …
Tuk Tuk Fried Chicken Food Truck
There you have it, the first tuk tuk food truck has appeared in Antigua Guatemala. It was only a matter of time …
Sunset Watching from a Terrace in Antigua Guatemala
Perhaps we need to have a series showing each terrace and its point of view so you guys can pick the best …
Chicken Tikka Masala from Pushkar
I have to admit I like the presentation of chicken tikka masala from Pushkar much better. At this venue the marinated chicken …
Chicken Tikka Masala from Ganesh
The chicken tikka masala series is long over due. It was long-time loyal reader El Canche who actually sponsored the fund for …
Premium Hot Dogs in Antigua Guatemala
Once again we have a premium hot dog joint in Antigua Guatemala. After we lost Wurst Eck and Jardín Bavaria and countless …
Coffee Shops Are The Original Co-Working Spaces
Coffee houses had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there’s a plentiful supply of delicious …
Antigua Guatemala Decoration Aesthetics
Often in the past I have talked about the aesthetic values of Antigua Guatemala, from the architecture to the decoration and art. …
Indulging oneself at Cookies 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 …
Guatemalan Omelette Breakfast from El Viejo Cafe
You know you’re in Guatemala when your breakfast omelette comes with black beans and fried plantains, right? Follow the white rabbit to …
Coffee Culture in Antigua Guatemala
We’re fortune to have a rich and abundant coffee culture in Antigua Guatemala, don’t you agree? Follow the white rabbit to » …
Guatemalan Food — Caldo de Mariscos
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Mariscos for seafood. Can someone explain to me how could I have missed caldo …
Consecutive Day 3649 — Food Trucks
As real estate spaces become prohibited expensive in Antigua Guatemala, many have opted for the food truck option. I wonder if soon …
Coffee Refugees Here’s Your Refuge
Those coffee refugees looking for shelter from bad coffee, look no more, Antigua Guatemala is the coffee lovers refuge with its many …
Irish Coffee from Fat Cat Coffee House
If you prefer prepared fancy coffees, such as mochaccinos, Irish coffee, Lattés, et cetera, we have that too in many cafes in …
Coffee plus Dessert, Anyone, Anyone?
Of course, sometimes one craves dessert to go along with coffee, right? How about a slice of mango pie with coffee from …
Antigua Guatemala’s Passionate Baristas
We are so fortunate in Antigua Guatemala to have so many dedicated and passionate baristas who are committed to serve the best …
Fat Cat Coffee House in Antigua Guatemala
Fat Cat is yet another excellent coffee house run by extremely passionate baristas. Make sure you stop by to refuel your caffeine …
Antigua Sandwich Week: Choripán
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Choripán for Argentine sausage sandwich. There’s a little bistro in the zaguán of Casa …
Antigua Sandwich Week: Roast Beef Sandwich
Here’s your illustrated Spanish word of the day: Emparedado or sandwich. Believe it or not, roast beef sandwiches are not difficult to …
Antigua Sandwich Week: Guatemalan Torito Burger
Here’s your illustrated Guatemalan Spanish word of the day: Hamburguesa or burger. I guess a hamburger is a kind of sandwich right. …
Bread delivery in Antigua Guatemala
What a wonderful decoration piece for a bakery, don’t you think? This vintage bicycle with its bread baskets hangs at the entrance …
Guatemalan Food — Rabo Encendido
So what do Guatemalans eat on the last Thursday of November? Pues paches, of course, just like we do every ordinary Thursday. …