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.
La Antigua Guatemala has a tremendous amount of food options per square kilometre, probably more than Guatemala City and many other larger cities. In my mind, carpaccio should not be a popular dish, but it is you can find in so many restaurants in Antigua Guatemala. I really enjoyed this version with less meat and … Read more
It’s been a while since I posted something in the Vegetarian category. I can honestly say that nowadays it is easier to be a vegetarian and dine out in La Antigua Guatemala. There are many restaurants that cater for the meat-free crowd. Sometimes it is only a few dishes like a miso soup or vegetarian … Read more
While talking to my good friend @cvander about the reasons we go out to eat, he mentioned that the quality of the food is only one factor to consider. He also mentioned the ambience, the mood, the decor, the vibe and of course the service. So, in short: ambience, food and service are the reasons … Read more
Remolachas, beets, are another staple of the Guatemalan gastronomy. You will find often in salads, as a side dish, in curtido (pickled salad), in Guatemalan enchiladas and even in Fiambre. In what other Guatemalan dishes can we find remolachas?
Contrary to popular belief, Guatemalans do have a large selection of salads in their gastronomy palette, including, of course, one of the most ingredient-rich and colorful salads in the planet, the world-famous Fiambre. If you don’t believe me, take a look at the Fiambre slideshow. Ejotes (green beans), pimientos (bell peppers), arbejas (green peas), repollo … Read more