Delicious recipes of Guatemalan cuisine

We welcome you to discover the rich and vibrant Guatemalan cuisine. Explore traditional recipes, blending the Maya and Spanish heritage, and bring the authentic flavor of Guatemala to your table.

The best recipes from Guatemala

1.

Guatemalan Braised Beef

Guatemalan Braised Beef

Guatemalan braised beef is one of Guatemala's most traditional recipes. It's a beef stew prepared with meat, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and spices cooked until it forms a thick sauce.

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings
2.

Pork Backbone with Rice

Pork Backbone with Rice

It is a very delicious dish, the contribution of the pork bone extracts all the flavors, including the other elements make this dish an easy-to-make delicacy with great nutritional value.

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings
3.

Chicken with Onions

Chicken with Onions

Chicken with onions is a traditional Guatemalan dish cooked slowly with plenty of onion. It’s a very simple and hearty recipe, perfect for any workday because it’s filling and quick to prepare.

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings
4.

Ground Meat Patties

Ground Meat Patties

It's an easy-to-make recipe; we share the step-by-step. These patties are served accompanied by white rice and homemade tomato sauce. They are delicious meatballs seasoned with spices and aromatic herbs, fried in hot oil until golden and crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside.

Main Course
1 hour
fried
2 Servings
5.

Pepian

Pepian

Pepian is one of the most popular and representative dishes of Guatemalan cuisine. It is ideal to surprise diners with this exclusive regional recipe.

Main Course
1 hour
6 Servings
6.

Guatemalan Folded Pastries

Guatemalan Folded Pastries

A great idea for an appetizer are these Guatemalan folded pastries made from a delicious filling with the most traditional ingredients of the region.

Appetizers
1 hour
fried
10 Servings
7.

Guatemalan Beef Broth

Guatemalan Beef Broth

During the cold season, this is the dish that can't be missing in Guatemalan homes. It is very nutritious, an amalgamation of meat, vegetables, and legumes with an exquisite flavor.

Soups
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings
8.

Banana Fritters

Banana Fritters

Banana fritters are a Guatemalan dessert made with ripe bananas, flour, and spices. They are considered a specialty of Livingston, Izabal, but are popular throughout the country, usually served with a cup of coffee.

Appetizers
1 hour
fried
8 Servings
9.

Kaq'ik

Kaq'ik

If you want to prepare a typical Guatemalan broth, this is your chance. Kaq'ik is a traditional soup from Guatemalan cuisine. In 2007, it was declared part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Nation.

Soups
1 hour
6 Servings
10.

Shredded Beef Stew

Shredded Beef Stew

Shredded beef stew is considered a balanced dish, originating from the Salamanca region, rich in various ingredients that are essential to the palate of many Guatemalans. It is excellent for lunch or dinner.

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

These Guatemalan starters and appetizers are a delicious way to begin any meal, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of the country.

These soups reflect the richness and diversity of Guatemalan cuisine, offering a culinary experience full of traditional flavors.

These main dishes showcase the diversity and richness of Guatemalan cuisine, blending local ingredients with pre-Hispanic and colonial influences.

These Guatemalan pastry recipes reflect the creativity and unique flavor of the country's traditional cuisine.

These beverages reflect the cultural diversity and richness of natural ingredients of Guatemala, offering a unique experience for lovers of traditional drinks.