What is the national dish of Guatemala?

When visiting Guatemala, no trip would be complete without sampling the country’s national dish: Pepian. You’ll find it on almost every traditional restaurant menu. This hearty stew features slow-cooked meats; vegetables like onion, tomato, Poblano pepper and chunks of potato; and seeds and nuts like peppercorns, pumpkin seeds and cumin seeds. read more

Guatemala’s National Dish: Pepian I have been living in Guatemala for some time now and have tried many of their traditional dishes and loved most of them. Pepian is one that I found particularly interesting since I heard that it’s Guatemala’s National Dish. read more

Guatemala does not have a single standout national dish, but several foods feature in everyday diets. Almost all dishes include some form of black beans, white rice and corn tortillas. Breakfast often combines the aforementioned elements with scrambled eggs and fried plantains. Fresh fruit is another common staple. read more