Guatemala
Pollo en Crema
A Guatemalan chicken in cream sauce with onions, peppers, and herbs, a daily and home classic
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Guatemala
Explore 54 foods connected to Guatemala, from everyday staples to rare local specialties.
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Traditional foods from Guatemala.
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Ponche de Frutas
A Guatemalan Christmas hot fruit punch with fruits, cinnamon, cloves, and rum, a festive and seasonal classic
Guatemala
Pulique
A Guatemalan recado-based stew with chicken or beef, potatoes, and vegetables in a thick golden sauce, a regional and daily classic
Guatemala
Quetzalteca
A Guatemalan aguardiente spirit, clear and strong
Guatemala
Rellenitos de Plátano
A Guatemalan fried sweet plantain ball stuffed with sweetened black beans, a dessert and snack classic
Guatemala
Revolcado
A Guatemalan pork organ stew with tomatoes, chiles, and spices, a weekend and regional classic
Guatemala
Ron Zacapa
A Guatemalan premium aged rum from Zacapa, a world-renowned and national cultural icon
Guatemala
Rosa de Jamaica
A Guatemalan cold hibiscus tea with sugar and cinnamon, a daily and refreshing classic
Guatemala
Salpicón de Res
A Guatemalan salad of shredded beef, chopped onion, tomato, mint, and lime juice, served cool and refreshing.
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Shucos
A Guatemala City loaded hot dog topped with guacamol, cabbage or kraut, and layered sauces on a toasted bun.
Guatemala
Subanik
A Kaqchikel ceremonial dish of three meats in a spicy recado, wrapped in maxan leaves and steamed, a highland and festive classic
Guatemala
Tamales Colorados
A Guatemalan red tamale with chicken or pork in a recado sauce, wrapped in banana leaves, a Christmas Eve classic
Guatemala
Tamales Negros
A Guatemalan black tamale with chicken, chocolate, and spices, sweeter than colorados, a Christmas classic
Guatemala
Tamalitos de Chipilín
A Guatemalan small corn tamale with chipilín herb leaves, wrapped in corn husks, a daily and home classic
Guatemala
Tamalitos de Elote
A Guatemalan sweet corn tamale with fresh corn kernels, wrapped in corn husks, a daily and seasonal classic
Livingston, Guatemala
Tapado
A Livingston Garifuna coconut seafood stew with green plantain, coconut milk, fish, and shellfish from Guatemala's Caribbean coast.
Guatemala
Tostadas Guatemaltecas
Tostadas
A Guatemalan fried tortilla topped with black beans, guacamol, salsa, cheese, or curtido, a daily and street classic
Guatemala
Yuca con Chicharrón
Boiled cassava topped with fried pork belly and a mound of vinegary pickled cabbage, served on a banana leaf.