Good to know
Good to Know
- Antigua's dining scene is unusually cosmopolitan for Central America, with international options more readily available than traditional Guatemalan cuisine
- Street food is abundant and extremely affordable (typically $1-3 USD per item) - try elotes asados and rellenitos from market stalls
- Guatemala is the biggest coffee producer in Central America; specialty coffee shops throughout Antigua offer excellent locally-grown beans
- Mercado Central offers both fresh ingredients and food stalls if you prefer cooking in accommodation with a kitchen
- Restaurant prices vary significantly; expat-owned venues near tourist areas tend to be pricier than local spots slightly off main streets
Supermarkets
Mercado Central
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Description
- Main market in Antigua with fresh produce, fresh tortillas, and food stalls selling Guatemalan dishes
Budget
Rincón Antigüeño
- Price Range
- GTQ 40
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Grilled rotisserie chicken, traditional Guatemalan
La Casa De Las Mixtas
- Price Range
- GTQ 30
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mixtas (Guatemalan-style hotdogs with guacamole, cabbage, sauces)
La Cuevita De Los Urquizú
- Price Range
- GTQ 95
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Guatemalan dishes served in clay pots
High End
Los Moros
- Price Range
- GTQ 250
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo (Porta Hotel Antigua)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Guatemalan food, upscale dining
Por Qué No?
- Price Range
- GTQ 280
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- High-end international cuisine, bar vibe, caprese salad, shrimp diablo
Café Sky
- Price Range
- GTQ 200
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Rooftop dining, Guatemalan and international, volcano views
Hector's Bistro
- Price Range
- GTQ 230
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- International cuisine, pizza, pasta, seafood, open-air with live music
Mid Range
Café Condesa
- Price Range
- GTQ 90
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo (near Parque Central)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- All-day breakfast, traditional Guatemalan dishes
Restaurante Frida
- Price Range
- GTQ 110
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo (near Santa Catalina Arch)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mexican cuisine, tacos, tortilla soup, mezcal cocktails
Caoba Farms
- Price Range
- GTQ 150
- Neighborhood
- South of centro (5a Avenida Norte)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Farm-to-table Mediterranean, vegan and vegetarian options
Toko Baru
- Price Range
- GTQ 120
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Indian and Indonesian curries, vegetarian dhal
El Bowl
- Price Range
- GTQ 100
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Smoothie bowls, savoury mix-and-match bowls, pad Thai, spring rolls
Delivery Services
Uber Eats
- Notes
- Available in Antigua; delivery app for restaurants and food
PedidosYa
- Notes
- Available in Antigua; delivery app for restaurants, groceries, and miscellaneous items
Local Must Try Dishes
Pepián de Pollo
- Description
- Guatemala's national dish - a thick, spiced chicken stew made with toasted pumpkin and sesame seeds, tomatoes, and herbs, served with rice and tortillas
Kak'ik
- Description
- Ancient Mayan turkey broth with achiote, cilantro, and tomato
Desayuno Chapin
- Description
- Traditional Guatemalan breakfast with refried black beans, eggs, fried plantains, corn tortillas, cheese, and red salsa
Rellenitos de Plátano
- Description
- Mashed ripe plantains filled with sweetened black beans and chocolate, fried until golden brown
Chuchitos
- Description
- Small corn-dough tamales wrapped in corn husks, filled with chicken or pork and topped with tomato-based recado
Elote Asado & Elotes Locos
- Description
- Grilled corn on the cob; plain with lime and salt, or topped with mayo, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, and cheese
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Antigua has a documented vegan and vegetarian dining scene, though meat remains prominent in traditional Guatemalan cuisine.
Venues
Once Once
- Price Range
- GTQ 160
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- High-end plant-based and vegan cuisine with artistic presentation
Saberico
- Price Range
- GTQ 130
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Extensive menu with vegetarian options and traditional Guatemalan comida típica
Union Cafe & Juice
- Price Range
- GTQ 80
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Quality coffee and vegetarian fare including falafel salad
Amanecer Juice Bar
- Price Range
- GTQ 70
- Neighborhood
- Centro Antiguo
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Nutritious breakfast bowls, smoothies, plant-based milk options
International Cuisine
- Overview
- Antigua has an extensive international dining scene reflecting its expat and tourist population. Italian, Mediterranean, Indian, Indonesian, Japanese (ramen), Mexican, and fusion cuisines are readily available in the city center.
Halal Kosher Glutenfree
- Note
- No specific halal, kosher, or gluten-free venues documented for Antigua
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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