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Discover Restaurants offering the best Central American food in Santiago Atitlan, Western Highlands, Guatemala including Posada de Santiago, Quila's, Restaurante Cafe Arte, Cetcafe, Lake Atitlan Cevicheria, Pasteleria y Cafe Lolita, Texas Burger, Cafe Sabor Cruceno, Dolphin Cafe y Restaurante, Smokin Joes BBQ
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10. Smokin Joes BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Nestor and Luann, who live in San Pedro La Laguna, have been cooking a big barbecue every Saturday for 6 years in Panajachel and for 9 years in San Pedro La Laguna on Sundays. We started small but with the help of many friends we have grown out of control
Reviewed By N M
I've reviewed them once before but it was a long time ago and upon returning to town I'm glad to find both the food quality & service as consistent as ever. For those of you who've never been here, eventually you crave something different, a bit of comfort food, something you don't see at every restaurant or maybe just a break from beans and chicken, and to those who love burgers and protect their sanctity like it's our sacred American duty, THIS is a place adhering to those ideals. Not the sad, bland, tiny, poorly cooked imitations so many pubs offer, not veggie burger vegan regional hippie madness, this is a GRILL sacred to almost solely meats (portobello mushroom is allowed to touch the grill and be made into a scrumptious veggie sandwich just so non-carnivorous friends aren't discriminated against) and such a variety to choose from! I am a creature of habit and keep returning for my cheeseburger fix, which at 1/2 lb to begin with (you can order a BIGGER burger if you dare) is enough to knock me out cold for almost 15 hours straight every time. I love, love, LOVE the variety of sauces available to decorate your buns and meats with and here learned South Carolina mustard is some kind of divinity denied to Illinois. The salad bar is fantastic in it's own right and a fun way to build your own burger/sandwich and they always have things like coleslaw and potato salad or other cold salads available as sides. Things I love most? The chef NEVER undercooks my burger, a hearty side portion of the best American style mac n cheese I've tasted down here comes with every entree upon request and the rotating menu of side dishes available at the buffet is always delicious (again, with plenty of vegetarian friendly options, like their AMAZING cornbread). Dessert is an entirely different decadent delight; rich chocolate brownies, sometimes cake, sometimes cobbler made with seasonal fruit and it all haunts my dreams. Even if there's no way all the bbq food leaves room for dessert I get it to go because passing on it is a true sin. There are always drink specials, a full bar with a fine variety of spirits (especially nice for my other picky drinkers) beyond the usual "well" options and excellent bartenders who know their craft and are great people. The entire staff really makes you feel welcome and like you're one big family even if many people there are half a world away from home. It's a great place for local expats to mingle, foreigners to meet and befriend one another and to generally spend a wonderful Sunday relaxing and enjoying good eats and company. For the price you also get an OBSCENE amount of food-stretching your budget doesn't even begin to describe it. There are beautiful lake views from the seating area above the bar, a pool for kids and dogs alike to go crazy in, and a perfectly inviting, family-friendly environment. This is definitely where I cheat on my favorite Chicago burger places and it puts a smile on my face every time.*Note-When I say YES this restaurant has waitstaff I mean that waitresses do walk around taking drink orders but food you order at the register and pick up when your name is called (you can dive into the buffet of sides the moment you've paid for your order).Thanks so much for taking the time to review us so descriptively. We truly appreciate your compliments! Sending people home full & happy yet not bankrupt, while providing a nice atmosphere and quality products is one of the things we enjoy doing most and our mission.ROFL, "sacred American duty,"-if there is such a thing, I guess preserving the integrity of Southern-style BBQ should be a top priority!
9. Dolphin Cafe y Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
View Of The Lake,,, We Accept Visa
Reviewed By 279ericai
The good: - Great view (of course, it's hard not to have this on the water front of San Pedro!)- Friendly and attentive staff- Free wifi- Amazing horchataThe not so great:- There food was okay. We were hungry and we ate it, but it definitely wasn't "great" by any means. There were a lot of things on the plate that appeared like it could have possibly come out of a freezer bag (side of vegetables even had those little crinkle cut carrots), - If you're high on hunger and low on time to research going here is okay. I wouldn't necessarily "seek out" this place to come back, unless for the fresh horchata.
8. Cafe Sabor Cruceno
Overall Ratings
5 based on 203 reviews
A Graduate- run restaurant located in the CECAP vocational center building in the town of Santa Cruz la Laguna. It is part of a yearlong culinary arts program that trains local indigenous youth in food preparation and service. Open from 8am to 5pm Monday
Reviewed By lifeinthetopbunk
The views from the rooftop cafe at CECAP are stunning, but the vista is just the beginning. The food is by far the best I've had in Central America! We got two different typical Guatemalan dishes; both had rich sauces and layered flavors, and the presentation was beautiful. For a backpacker who doesn't eat at fancy restaurants because they're out of my budget, this was a real treat - it's an excellent value. My favorite thing about this restaurant is that they reuse old jars and food containers for takeaway containers - I wish more places would do that. The businesses in Santa Cruz care a lot about reducing the amount of waste produced in the area, and this is a brilliant way to help do just that. You can take a tuk tuk up the hill for 5Q, but the walk is quite nice, especially after hiking volcanoes. Very highly recommended!Thanks for visiting us and supporting CECAP! We're so glad you had such a good visit. Come back again soon!
7. Texas Burger
Reviewed By Efan H
I found Texas Burger by accident but count it as one of the best discoveries in Santiago Atitlan and even one of my favorite restaurant discoveries in Guatemala. A major reason I go to Santiago Atitlan is for the hamburgers at Texas Burger. The burgers themselves are perhaps the best I've had in Guatemala, large and juicy with high quality meat, hamburger buns and American cheese. Extras include sautéed mushrooms and bacon, and the most expensive item on the menu is the king of the burgers at around 90Q. Fries are hand-cut; also offered are cheeseburgers, quesadillas, breakfast (incl. homemade fluffy pancakes with fruit, yogurt and maple syrup). No alcohol is served but there are glass-bottled Cokes, etc. made with cane sugar; licuados, juice and very good coffee. The owner's name is Lola and she cooks from her own kitchen; her food carries that home cooking feeling and taste. She had been a chef in the United States for some time and speaks English and Spanish as well as Tz'utujil and Cakchiquel Maya of the area. The restaurant is one of the cleanest and well kept I've seen in Guatemala and is located as a fully functional business on the first floor of the owner's home. Ask about room rental - she has a few private rooms available by the night in her home. Best views of Volcan San Pedro and walk downstairs for breakfast. Texas Burger is for those who are a bit more adventurous and will go a bit further off the beaten path for real gems. It's on Canton Tzanjuyu, a few blocks further than Quila's. From the main dock go up the main drag to the first intersection; take a right (Quila's will be on your left shortly), and keep walking another 5 minutes through a residential neighborhood until you see Texas Burger on your left; can't miss it because there is as huge sign out front with a big picture of a juicy burger and sometimes Texan cowboy music playing on the speakers.
6. Pasteleria y Cafe Lolita
Reviewed By Lucy Caroline P... H
Although it is perhaps overlooked by quick-visit tourists due to its location, I visited this café many times during my 10 weeks living in Santiago Atitlán! The family who owns it also has a bakery, and all of the pastries, bread, and deserts offered in the café come straight from there. The staff are friendly and the cappuccinos are delicious too. I recommend the effort to go find it, no matter how long you have in town!
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5. Lake Atitlan Cevicheria
Take away food, parking on the street, TV, free wifi.
Reviewed By Che55N
The best ceviche I've tasted in guatemala, Fresh seafood, delicious drinks and very clean and everything prepared at the moment
4. Cetcafe
Live a unique experience, enjoy a variety of hot or cold drinks, and also accompany it with a crepe, rolls, desserts, sandwiches.
Reviewed By Annie11235813
We were looking for lunch and didn't want to join the crowds at El Pescador so we kept looking til we found this little coffee shop. We ordered chicken wraps which were delicious (crispy grilled chicken pieces, a wonderful lemony guacamole and veggies in a grilled flour tortilla.) We finished off with really tasty crepes, all for very reasonable prices. I definitely recommend it.
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3. Restaurante Cafe Arte
We are a Restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, where you can share with your family and friends an unforgettable experience.
Reviewed By araoguerreiro
à capaz de ser o primeiro restaurante quando se sai do embarcadouro. Cuidado com os vendedores ambulantes que nos acompanham até ao restaurante. Os preços são altos e altamente negociáveis.O restaurante é porreiro. As bebidas bem feitas. Dos 4 pratos que pedimos, os dois de peixe estavam muito bons mas as esperadas de camarão com alho de alho não pareciam ter muito e a casca bem colada à carne.
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2. Quila's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By KatharineK_13
If you are looking for great ambience, amazing food and the most diverse cocktail menu on the lake - look no further! And make sure you don't miss out on their famous ribs night!!! Love this place.
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1. Posada de Santiago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 98 reviews
Informal dining with a menu that features local options, such as smoked chicken pibil with blue corn tortillas and home made sauces, as well as international choices. We make the chili sauces, jams, ice cream; smoke the meats; roast the coffee; Best to ma
Reviewed By fabianoc594
Stay away from this place. The website sayd it was open. We went in, saw other customers, but the waiter refused service.Last night I talked to the waiter, Nicolas, who attempted to be of service to you.First off, my website does have our hours of service clearly indicated. Lunch is served 12:00-2:00 & 2:30 to 3:30. You arrived after 4:00, when the cooks need to clean the kitchen and prepare for dinner. We are a bit flexible, but we can't be when the hotel is full, as it was that day.Nicolas let you know that we have a lakeshore Palapa Bar & Grill serving sandwiches, quesadillas, taquitos and guacamole, etc., which was open. This displeased you even though you never looked at it. He characterized both of you as, "very rude, arrogant and los tipos who enjoy being displeased." He told me you were so stubborn that he was forced to show you the sign with our meal hours. It is next to the door. You had just walked past it.Basically, I think you are unaccustomed to a Mayan servant being empowered enough to say no to you.I am glad that you will not return.
