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La Fonda de la Calle Real $$
(5a Av Norte 5; mains Q70-80; noon-10pm Tue-Sun)
This restaurant, with three branches, all in ap-
pealing colonial style, has a good menu ranging from generous salads and sandwiches
(Q40) to grilled meats (up to Q99). The specialty is
caldo real,
a hearty chicken soup that
makes a good meal. The branch at
3a Calle Poniente 7
( 7832-0507; mains Q70-80; noon-10pm
Tue-Sun)
is the most attractive, with several rooms and patios. There's another branch at
5a
Av Norte 12
(mains Q70-80;
GUATEMALAN
8am-10pm).
Hector's Bistro $$
( 7832-9867; 1a Calle Poniente 9A; mains Q85-110)
A hit with the expat community, this tiny salon
across the way from La Merced has just a few tables, with the kitchen behind the bar.
Guatemala City native Hector has garnered acclaim for his versions of beef bourguignon,
grilled duck breast and so on. There's no proper sign: check the chalkboard for daily spe-
cials and the quiche of the week.
FRENCH
Angie Angie $$
(1a Av Sur 11A; pastas Q65-80)
Equal parts Southern Cone eatery, art gallery and social club,
Angie's place is always worth stopping into, if only to lounge around the tropically abund-
ant back garden. Besides the
empanadas
, mixed grills and homemade pastas, there's a
good-value set lunch. There are bonfires nightly plus live blues and jazz on weekends.
ARGENTINE
Epicure $$
(3 Av Norte 11B; sandwiches Q50-58, mains Q65-100)
A good place to stock up on sandwiches for the
volcano climb is this Euro-standard deli, with all kinds of gourmet items. Offers elegant
open-air dining under the rear arbor.
DELI
Quesos y Vino $$
ITALIAN
( 7832-7785;
www.quesosyvino.com
;
5a Av Norte 32A, enter 1a Calle Poniente 1; pizzas Q50-120; noon-4pm
& 6-10pm Wed-Mon)
This Italian-owned establishment is comprised of three rustic buildings,
with a lovely outdoor patio and adjoining deli. Like the 'cheese and wine' of the restaur-
