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(7a Calle 15-18; sandwiches Q30; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, noon-6pm Sun)
A good place to stock up for that
volcano climb, this craft bakery makes whole-wheat sandwiches (tofu, tempeh, eggplant,
cheese), excellent cookies and granola.
Maya Café $
(13a Av 5-48; mains Q25-30; 7am-6pm)
Plenty of
típica
Xela fare on offer at this locally popular
dining hall - try the
quichom,
a spicy chicken concoction. Lunch comes with soup and
some freshly squeezed beverage.
GUATEMALAN
GUATEMALAN
Café Sagrado Corazón $
(9a Calle 11-16; lunch combos Q20-30; 8am-8pm; )
This relic of a dining hall is a good place to
savor Quetzalteco home cooking, with daily specials like
jocóm
and
caldo de patas (cow
foot soup)
served with a pile of tortillas and little dishes of lemons and tiny chilies. Veget-
arian options are available.
Sabor de la India $$
( 7765-2555; 15a Av 3-64; mains Q60-70; noon-10pm Tue-Sun; )
Authentic south Indian fare is
whipped up here by a friendly fellow from Kerala. Servings are huge; the
thalis
- platters
of curried veggies, chicken or beef - are highly recommended.
INDIAN
Panorama $$
( 7765-8580;
www.restaurantepanorama.com
;
13a Av A, D16-44; fondue Q80; noon-midnight Tue-Sun)
A
10-minute hike up the hill at the south end of town with views worthy of its name, Panor-
ama makes a supremely romantic spot for that special night out. Fondues and melted
Raclette cheese are the stars of the table at the Swiss-owned establishment.
EUROPEAN
Royal Paris $$
( 7761-1942; 14 Av A 3-06; salads Q50; noon-10pm Tue-Sun; )
Overseen by the French consul
himself, this bistro ought to be authentic, and the escargots, baked Camembert and filet
FRENCH
