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Chris' Picks
Pitaya Juice Bar. Fresh fruit smoothies
(liquados) are popular throughout Guatemala, Pitaya serves some of the best
I’ve found so far. They also have a simple menu of fresh, healthy, and
affordable breakfast and lunch options. My recommendations are the Chia Mia
smoothie and the Mr. Aguacate wrap. Smoothies: Q20-30, Wraps: Q30-35
Metiz Delicatessen and Bistro. This small French
restaurant has become one of my go-to spots among Antigua’s vast pool of
choices. I have yet to try something I did not like on the menu and the staff
is always friendly. It is hard for me to narrow down the choices, but my top
two recommendations are the large salad (probably my favorite salad in Antigua)
and the Croque Monsieur sandwich. Average dinner: Q60-80 per person
Rincon Tipico Comedor. This local restaurant has
grown over the years from a closet sized lunch spot to a sizeable dining room
that accommodates large groups. There is a reason they’ve grown over the years,
they offer good portion plates at a super affordable price. Ask for the day’s
options and then choose your meat and two sides. My suggestion: start with a side of guacamole and chips for
your table – hard to go wrong there. Lunch: Q30 including drink
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Matt's Picks
Cactus Grill. Mexican style tacos, cold Mexican beers
and margaritas! Need I say more? Some of the best guacamole in town and do not pass
up the Shrimp and Bacon burrito!
- Hector's Bistro. An Antigua establishment for a
decade. What started as a buddy’s
(Hector) word of mouth restaurant without a name or sign out front has come to
define small, quaint well thought out dining in Antigua. Don't miss the original Antigua open faced steak
sandwich and sweet potato fries!
Quincho's Street Ceviches. Starting Friday afternoon through the weekend
you can be sure to catch someone you know out on the street fighting off last
night’s bender with a 'picosito' (Antigua style prepared beer) and a shrimp
ceviche.
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Reinhard's Picks
Saberico: If you like choices, get a load of
their extensive menu. Even vegetarians may have a hard time deciding,
which is usually not a problem they encounter in Guatemalan restaurants. Also
great: the selection of comida típica. Try the authentic Guatemalan enchilada,
you’ll see that it is a far cry from the Mexican variety!
Casa Santo Tomás: The best part about a smaller
menu is that you can focus on doing fewer dishes exceptionally well. Casa Santo
Tomás is great for entrées like spicy chicken with fennel seeds and Guatemalan
specialties like Suban’ik, an aromatic stew that is served with sliced, fried
tamales on the side. Extra plus: One of a handful of places that serves locally
brewed craft beer.
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