3 Best Restaurants in El Peten, Guatemala

Raíces Bar and Grill

$ Fodor's choice

Grilled meats come piping hot off the parrilla (grill) and give this palapa restaurant swagger. Tacos with practically an artist's palette of sauces are also popular, and the steamed fish is excellent. Raíces is built over the water, so with friends, a margarita in hand, and the lake framing it all, you'll have a good time. You can also take a boat ride from the restaurant out to Raíces Del Lago for a special dining experience from another vantage point on the lake.

Café Arqueológico Yaxhá

$

Combining a cultural and educational experience with good food, this restaurant is the creation of German architect Dieter Richter, who has worked on projects at Yaxhá and Naranjo. You can browse a collection of books, photos, maps, and other information about the Mayan world while you enjoy a hamburguesa or a Mayan dish such as Pollo Xni Pec (chicken in a chili sauce served with rice and yucca). You can also book tours to Yaxhá and elsewhere.

Av. 15 de Septiembre, Flores, Petén, Guatemala
502-5830–2060
Known For
  • unique Mayan dishes
  • laid-back boho atmosphere
  • friendly, helpful staff
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Restaurante Gonzalez

$

If you're looking for delicious, authentic, homemade Guatemalan food at great prices you've come to the right place. There's a good chance your whitefish was caught from the lake that morning, and the tortillas are homemade with pride. The grilled chicken is mouthwatering, and the soup is a must-try on a cooler day. The thatch-roofed open-air restaurant is nothing fancy, but you'll get attentive service—and breakfast, lunch, and dinner all hit the spot.

Rd. PET-3 Caoba, El Remate, Petén, Guatemala
3131--6249
Known For
  • homemade tortillas and charcoal grilled chicken
  • warm and welcoming chef/owner
  • fresh, healthy juices like hibiscus and passionfruit

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