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Kacao

2a Avenida, Guatemala City 13-44 Z10, Guatemala
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Cuisines: Guatemalan
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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Guatemala City, Guatemala
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

There alot of choices for Guatemalan fare but this food is trustworthy, tasty and priced right. Try the Pepian or other dishes and you will be treated to what my mom use to make when I was young.

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See 2 more reviews by Mario S for Guatemala City
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Just great food and really great employees. Nothing to dislike at this place. They offer seafood that is reall great

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Guatemala City, Guatemala
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I love it when you can go to a restaurant and get great typical food. Just like you would make at home. The pepian is really good as is the Kai Qui. Would recommend Kacao to anyone who would like to try typical Guatemaln fare.

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Miramar, Florida
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37 reviews 37 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Excellent Food. Good Qualtiy. Great pricing. If you are looking for somet great local cuisine, this is the place. Fantastic plates to choose from. Nice atmosphere. Pricing, is good for the great food you are having. Will go back anytime!

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Guadalajara, Mexico
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

This is not a fancy restaurant but has a great vibe to it. The food is really good. Don´t worry if you don´t eat "chile" the food is NOT hot or spicy but quite flavorful. Make sure you try the Pepián or Ka Qui. You can also try the Mayan Lasagna. We were a large group ( 18 adults) and... More

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Monument, Colorado
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Beautiful interior., located off the main street., in a quiet area. Good food.,great service., and very trendy., dress was business casual., menu featured Guatemalan entries., with a posh presentation. For a night out., this is the place.,

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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51 reviews 51 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

the staff was wonderful the food with absolutely delicious. The price was not expensive the food was seasoned to perfection you can't go wrong.

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Great place for a guatemalan food newbie with a gourmet ambiance. The location at the heart of Zona 10 is excellent and within easy walking distance from the major hotels . Beautiful upscale ambiance with a rustic touch. Service was excellent and the waiters (all dressed in traditional garb) were eager to explain the extensive menu in detail. Finally settled... More

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Nantucket, Massachusetts
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39 reviews 39 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Granted, I usually see more tourists than locals here, but Kacao has a wonderful ambience, great food, decent wine, and the best Kack Ick I've found outside local villages. And the two little tamales that come as a side are worth the order!

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Guatemala City, Guatemala
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30 reviews 30 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

This place is good to come to if you would like to try Authentic Guatemalan food however it comes at a price. You pay more for the ambiance and the service. The traditional Pepian dishes are good but obviously more expensive here because of the location and the way it is presented.

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