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Guatemala Recipes

Mayan spice pastes ground on stone, still. Not sure what to eat in Guatemala? Start with Kak'ik (Q'eqchi' Turkey Soup), Tostadas Guatemaltecas, Rellenitos de Plátano and Desayuno Chapín. Here are 6 authentic Guatemala recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Pepián de PolloSacatepéquez (Antigua), Guatemala · medium · 75 minChicken in a deep, toasty sauce of charred tomatoes, chiles, and ground seeds, Guatemala’s Mayan-rooted national stew.
Desayuno ChapínSacatepéquez (Antigua), Guatemala · easy · 35 minThe full Guatemalan breakfast plate: eggs, soupy black beans, fried sweet plantain, fresh cream, and warm corn tortillas.
Tostadas GuatemaltecasSacatepéquez (Antigua), Guatemala · easy · 40 minCrisp fried tortillas topped three ways, with guacamole, tomato salsa, or black beans, a light Guatemalan street lunch.
Rellenitos de PlátanoSacatepéquez (Antigua), Guatemala · medium · 50 minSweet fried plantain dumplings stuffed with spiced black bean paste, a Guatemalan treat.
Kak'ik (Q'eqchi' Turkey Soup)Sacatepéquez (Antigua), Guatemala · medium · 120 minA clear, deep-red Maya turkey soup built on a charred recado of tomato, tomatillo, and smoky cobanero chile, finished with mint and cilantro.
Tamales ColoradosSacatepéquez (Antigua), Guatemala · advanced · 150 minSoft corn masa tinted with a red recado of tomato, chile, and toasted seeds, wrapped around pork with an olive, and steamed in banana leaf.
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