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isu, sorbet, and mousse. For Spanish food, head to
La Cocina de Lola
(2a Calle Poniente
#3, tel. 7832-6616, noon-3 P.M. and 6-10 P.M. Tues.-Fri., noon- 10 P.M. Sat., noon-9 P.M.
Sun.,$5-10),wherethereareseveralroomsaroundagardenpatio.Youcanfeastonclassic
Spanishdishesthelikesofpaella, seafood,andgrilled steaks.Justdownthestreet fromthe
ArcodeSantaCatalina,
El Sabor del Tiempo
(CalledelArcoand3aCalle,tel.7832-0516,
lunch and dinner daily, $5-11) offers a casual dining atmosphere and creatively prepared
dishes,includingrabbitsteak,pastas,
panini,
andtastyGreekburgers.Newintownandthe
subject of rave reviews,
Como Como
(6a Calle Poniente #6, tel. 7832-0478) special-
izes in Franco-Belgian cuisine.
Antigua has a number of Italian restaurants popular with travelers and locals alike.
Quesos
y Vino
(5a Avenida Norte #32A, tel. 7832-7785, noon-3 P.M. and 6-10 P.M. Wed.-Mon.,
$5-10) has delicious pizza, pastas, and cheeses in addition to Chilean and Spanish wines.
Caffé Mediterraneo
(6a Calle Poniente #6A, tel. 7832-7180, noon-3 P.M. and 6-10 P.M.
Mon. and Wed.-Sat., noon-4:30 P.M. and 6:30-9 P.M. Sun., $7-12) is small but serves ex-
cellent Italian food, including homemade pastas and delightful antipasti in addition to a
good assortment of wines. For gourmet pizza, try
Papazitos
(4a Calle Oriente #39, tel.
7832-5209, 11:30 A.M.-11 P.M. daily). It also serves nachos,
panini,
calzones, pastas, ve-
getarian dishes, wine, and beer. It offers free delivery with a minimum $7 purchase; 10- to
18-inch pizzas go for $9-16.
