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bining a jungly ambience with modern comforts. Rooms 49 to 54 have the best lake
views.
Eating
As might be expected, Flores is rife with tourist-oriented joints pitching a bland melange
of 'international' fare to the package crowd. Nevertheless, a few local gems rise above the
pack.
Las Mesitas $
(El Malecón; snacks Q5-10; 7-10pm)
Every evening, but especially Sundays, there's a street
party by the San Miguel ferry dock, as local families fix enchiladas (actually
tostadas
topped with guacamole, chicken salad and so on), tacos and tamales, and dispense fruity
drinks from giant jugs. All kinds of cakes and puddings and served, too. Everyone sits on
plastic chairs as the boats pick up and discharge passengers.
GUATEMALAN
Café/Bar Doña Goya $
(El Malecón; breakfast Q30-40; 6:30am-11pm)
Doña Goya's is good for an early breakfast or sun-
set snack, with a pretty terrace facing the lake. Toward the weekend, it blends into the
nightlife scene along this stretch of the promenade, with occasional live music.
CAFE
Cool Beans $
CAFE
(Calle 15 de Septiembre, Flores; coffee & snacks Q8-25; 7am-10pm Mon-Sat; )
Also known as Café
Chilero, this laid-back place is more clubhouse with snacks than proper restaurant, featur-
ing salons for chatting, watching videos or laptop browsing. The lush garden with
glimpses of the lake makes a
tranquilo
spot for breakfast or veggie burgers. Be warned -
the kitchen closes at 9:01pm sharp.
Il Terrazo $$
(Calle Unión, Flores; pasta Q65-75; 8am-10pm Mon-Sat)
Inspired by a chef from Bologna, this Itali-
an gourmet restaurant covers a romantic rooftop terrace. The fettuccine, tortellini and
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