Guatemala
Atol Shuco
El Salvador's oldest drink: a hot, savory, fermented corn drink with beans, aguashte, and chili, a daily and street classic
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Guatemala
Explore 54 foods connected to Guatemala, from everyday staples to rare local specialties.
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Ayote en Miel
A Salvadoran sweet squash simmered in panela syrup with cinnamon and cloves, a daily and festive classic
Guatemala
Camote en Dulce
A Guatemalan candied sweet potato in sugar and cinnamon syrup, a home and Lenten classic
Guatemala
Canillitas de Leche
A Guatemalan milk candy, creamy and sweet, shaped like small sticks, a daily and candy classic
Guatemala
Cerveza Gallo
Guatemala's national beer, a light, straw-colored lager from Cervecería Centro Americana
Guatemala
Ceviche Guatemalteco
Guatemalan ceviche: white fish or shrimp cured in lime juice with tomato, onion, cilantro, and sometimes a squirt of ketchup, served with tortilla chips.
Guatemala
Champurradas
A Guatemalan flat, round, crispy sweet bread cookie with sesame seeds, a coffee and daily classic
Guatemala
Chilacayote
A Guatemalan candied chilacayote squash in sugar syrup, crystallized outside and soft inside, a daily and candy classic
Guatemala
Chiles Rellenos
A Guatemalan stuffed pepper with shredded meat, covered in egg batter and fried, served with tomato sauce, a daily and home classic
Guatemala
Chojín
A Guatemalan chopped pork salad with tomato, onion, mint, cilantro, and lime, served cool after the meat is cooked and shredded.
Guatemala
Chuchitos
A Guatemalan small tamale with firmer masa, wrapped in corn husks, served with tomato salsa and cheese, a daily and celebration classic
Colombia
Cocadas
A Panamanian coconut ball with raspadura, condensed milk, and cinnamon, baked until golden, a Holy Week and daily classic.
Costa Rica
Corn Drink
Atol de elote
A Guatemalan creamy, warm corn drink with milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla
Guatemala
Cusha
A Guatemalan traditional fermented corn drink, an indigenous and festive classic
Guatemala
Dobladas
A Guatemalan folded fried tortilla with meat, potatoes, or cheese, a street and daily classic
Guatemala
Enchiladas (Guatemalan)
Enchiladas
A Guatemalan crispy tostada with lettuce, beets, ground beef, vegetables, egg, and cheese, a daily and street classic
Guatemala
Envueltos de Pacaya
Guatemalan pacaya palm flower buds dipped in egg batter and fried until golden, served with tomato sauce — a Lenten favorite.
Guatemala
Espumillas
A Guatemalan fluffy meringue dessert with fruit, sugar, and egg whites, a daily and street classic
Guatemala
Fiambre
A Guatemalan Day of the Dead cold salad with 50-80 ingredients: meats, cheeses, vegetables, pickles, and sausages, a November 1 tradition
Guatemala
Frijoles Volteados
A Guatemalan refried black bean paste, cooked until thick and turned out, a daily and breakfast staple
Guatemala
Gallo en Chicha
A Guatemalan rooster or chicken stew cooked in fermented corn chicha with spices, a festive and regional classic
Guatemala
Garbanzos en Miel
A Guatemalan dessert of chickpeas candied in a spiced honey or sugar syrup, sometimes with coconut.
Guatemala
Garnachas
A Guatemalan small crispy masa cup with ground beef, salsa, cabbage, and cheese, a street and snack classic
Guatemala
Hilachas
A Guatemalan shredded beef stew with potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and chiles in a rich red sauce, a daily and comfort classic
Costa Rica
Horchata
Horchata de morro
Drink made from ground morro seeds and rice with cinnamon, smooth and creamy, a traditional Costa Rican refreshing beverage.
Guatemala
Hot Chocolate (Guatemalan)
Chocolate
A thick Guatemalan and Maya cacao drink made by stone-grinding roasted cacao with cinnamon and sugar, then whisking it hot.
Guatemala
Jocotes en Miel
A Guatemalan dessert of jocotes (small yellow plums) simmered in a spiced honey or sugar syrup until glossy and tender.
Guatemala
Jocón
A Guatemalan green chicken stew with tomatillos, cilantro, green onions, and seeds, a cultural heritage classic
Cobán, Guatemala
Kak'ik
A Q'eqchi' Maya turkey soup from Cobán and Alta Verapaz, seasoned with achiote, coriander, tomatillos, tomatoes, and Cobanero chile.
Guatemala
Mixtas
A Guatemalan street hot dog: a toasted bun filled with a grilled hot dog, shredded cabbage, tomato, and a squirt of sauces.
Guatemala
Molletes
A Guatemalan sweet bread stuffed with custard, fried and soaked in panela-rum syrup, a Day of the Dead and Lenten classic
Guatemala
Paches
A Guatemalan potato-based tamale with chicken or pork, wrapped in banana leaves, a Thursday tradition
Guatemala
Pan de Yema
A Guatemalan sweet bread enriched with egg yolks, sugar, and sometimes anise or sesame, often baked for holidays.
Guatemala
Pepián
Guatemala's national dish: a thick, smoky stew with chicken, beef, or pork in a recado of toasted pumpkin seeds, sesame, dried chiles, and tomatoes, served with rice and tortillas
Guatemala
Pinol
A Guatemalan drink of toasted cornmeal and cacao sweetened with sugar and warmed with cinnamon.
Guatemala
Plátanos en Mole
A Guatemalan dessert of sweet plantains in a rich chocolate mole sauce with sesame seeds, a cultural heritage and Semana Santa classic