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www.lunademielantigua.com
; 6a Av Norte 40; 10am-10pm; )
Loungey Luna de Miel does dozens
of variations on the classic crêpe - the
chapín
version is stuffed with avocado, cheese and
fried tomatoes - plus tropical smoothies. As if that weren't enough, the graffitied roof
deck makes a remarkably relaxing place to enjoy them, then kick back with a hookah.
Y Tu Piña También $
SANDWICHES
(1a Av Sur 10B; sandwiches & salads Q30-35; 7am-8pm Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm Sat & Sun; )
This natural-
foods cafe does healthy, sophisticated fare for foreign students on the go. There's a tempt-
ing array of sandwiches (served on whole wheat, pita or bagel), salads and crêpes. It
opens early and makes for a good breakfast stop, with omelets, waffles and abundant fruit
salads, plus excellent coffee.
Casa de las Mixtas $
(3a Callejón; mains Q20-30; breakfast, lunch & dinner Mon-Sat)
For down-home Guatemalan fare
with a bit of style, try this family-run operation on a quiet backstreet across from the mar-
ket. Aside from its namesake snack (
mixtas
are Guatemalan-style hot dogs, wrapped in
tortillas) it also serves a range of set breakfasts. Regulars make for the little terrace up-
stairs.
GUATEMALAN
Travel Menu $
(6a Calle Poniente 14; mains Q28-32; noon-7:30pm; )
Not nearly as unimaginative as the name
would imply, this little bar-restaurant serves up food that you may have been craving
(chow mein, curry etc) in an intimate candlelit environment. Its motto: 'small place, big
portions'.
INTERNATIONAL
Caffé Mediterráneo $$
( 7882-7180; 6a Calle Poniente 6A; mains Q90-130; lunch & dinner Wed-Mon)
Here you'll find the
finest, most authentic Italian food in Antigua - if not all Latin America - in a lovely
candlelit setting with superb service. Hailing from Calabria, chef Francesco does a tantal-
izing array of salads and pasta, using seasonally available ingredients.
ITALIAN
