Location: Quetzaltenango
Top Restaurants in Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango, also known by its Maya name, Xelajú [ʃelaˈχu] or Xela [ˈʃela], is the second largest city of Guatemala. It is both the capital of Quetzaltenango Department and the municipal seat of Quetzaltenango municipality.
Things to do in Quetzaltenango
1. La Red Kat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Sarah I - London, United Kingdom
Nice calm place to settlle down with a drink and do your homework. They have free wifi, reasonably priced drinks and nice hot chocolate in an enclosed leafy courtyard.
2. Salon Tecun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Burgers, pizza and bar food with a guatemalan twist, bar, Dutch owned, bar/cafe, pub, pasta, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, cozy, good music, best pizza in Quetzaltenango, good atmosphere, oldest bar in Guatemala, mixed crowd, locals and turists, central park, lunch, dinner, late night dining, live music, safe, security, beer, wine, cocktails, good prices
Reviewed By Silvia_PY - Spain
Love the Carbonara pizza here!!! It's a cool bar to hang out, grab a few beers and a bite. Gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because when they are full they take forever to bring out the food. So make sure you order enough food from the beginning!
3. Sabor de la India
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Best restaurant in xela. We receive group up to 25 without reservation.Everything locally purchased.
Reviewed By Elena A
The food is amazing.. one of the most authentic Indian food experiences I have had in Guatemala. Only sad thing is they are not open on Mondays, and only open for dinner (if I am remembering correctly) during other days. That being said, it is totally worth it to go! Delicious food!
4. El Pasaje Mediterraneo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Best tapas in Guatemala. Real quality food
5. Bajo La Luna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Bajo La Luna is a 1900's house's crawl space turned into a wine bar (the first one in town), we opened June 23rd, 2001. Some things have change (size, menu, etc) since then, but never the idea to own and run a bar that makes us feel like is the only place we want to be, even if its were we 'work'... Bajo La Luna's menu is an assortment of drinks and food, including our famous cheese fondue and the best burgers in town! Half-pound patties (beef, pork, beef and pork, vegetarian), fresh veggies, artisan bread and a side of hand cut fries, so yes, simply the best.
Reviewed By Raphaël C - Valenciennes, France
The burgers are good, but there is too much coriander in the meat. The french fries are excellent and the waiter is nice.
6. Tertulianos Restaurante & Museo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
It is the idea of the family sitting around the table, the one that makes Chef Pablo Alvarado and his collaborators say, every day, "We We Fell For Serving You". Allow Tertulianos to please your senses.
Reviewed By EMILE D - Guatemala City, Guatemala
This is a restaurant-museum. It is a big antique astonishing house, with beauiful decoration and furnishings, with wide corridors and a beautiful garden. Historic site, very well conserved. Good service and attention from personel, but the food quality needs to be improved. I ordered a fish plate and was regular. The restaurant is too beautiful to serve regular dishes. Prices are expensive per food quality. Ideal for a dinner to enjoy every area of the restaurant. A nice visit if your´re in Xela.
7. El Cuartito
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Restaurant, Beer Garden and Event Venue located in the Historic Central Park of Quetzaltenango (Xela) Guatemala. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Vegetarian options. Best craft beer selection in town! Chill place to share a good time with friends or take your spanish class with your favorite teacher! Follow us on Facebook to know about all about our events and live music!
Reviewed By Hannah E - Puebla, Mexico
El Cuartito is a great place to hang out with friends and get drinks. They also have good food to picar. Mojitos particularly stand out.
8. La Esquina Asiatica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
La Esquina Asiatica is located 3 blocks away from Parque Central, the main plaza. It is on the 2nd level, across the street from the yoga house, as well as across from the taiwanese street food store. It is directly on the corner of 9a avenida and 8th calle! We're open MONDAY through SATURDAY from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and SUNDAY from 12:30 to 3:00 P.M.
Reviewed By Irma S
I decided to give this restaurant a try because I read the other reviews, it is a hidden gem. Their food is delicious and cheap, I had the chow mein and loved it. They have live music for lunch time on Saturdays and the musician is good. They also serve amazing breakfasts. Food is fresh and very tasty with big portions.
9. Sabe Delis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Welcome to Sabe Delis, the purpose of this restaurant is offer you a big variety of dishes with french and italian influence. Savoury and sweet crepes, pizzas, homemade pasta and more. Our products are all fresh, homemade and selected to give you the best quality. We are expecting you all day a week from 12am to 12pm. Live music every saturday at 7h30pm.
Reviewed By Nicolas C - Houston, Texas
I stopped there with a group of friends (12 of us) and had wonderful pizza. The servings are generous, the ingredients fresh and the flavors on point. Only the crust could use a little tweaking. Unfortunately, the service is a little 'panicky' and the food takes a long time to cook (we waited 45 minutes for our pizzas).
10. La Chatia Artesana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
We are a bakery dedicated to the production of healthy and home made products. We have three locations for our clients convenience, at zone 1, zone 3 y zona 9. We open seven days at week from 6:30 in the morning. We offer you also vegetarian and vegan food. We work with local producers and local staff making us a bakery with own personality and authenticity.
Reviewed By mtnb192 - Guatemala
I visited La Chatia for lunch. I tried a Portobello Sandwich and a pesto pizza. The Sandwich was delicious! The pizza was ok. The only thing I'd mention is that the Sandwich was to be accompanied by vegetables (I expected them to be steamed), and it was surprising to see my plate arrive with carrot and celery sticks. That's more like... salad. Anyway, their service is excellent. They're very attentive and nice. The ice cream they have is also delicious! I loved it. I'll definitely go back another time.
