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Porque no? cafe

2a. Avenida Sur 9a. Calle Oriente Esquina | it's the green door on the corner we have no sign outside, Antigua 01012, Guatemala
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Ranked #3 of 165 restaurants in Antigua
Price range: $3 - $12
Cuisines: Gastropub
Dining options: Dinner, Late Night
Description: We are a place where friends are always welcome. It's small so you can feel the art and the good vibes filling your trip with interesting stories from strangers that by the time you are leaving have become friends. Come and start your night enjoying a delicious dinner with a nice cold beer or a glass of wine.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Dinner, Late Night
Description: We are a place where friends are always welcome. It's small so you can feel the art and the good vibes filling your trip with interesting stories from strangers that by the time you are leaving have become friends. Come and start your night enjoying a delicious dinner with a nice cold beer or a glass of wine.
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Guatemala City, Guatemala
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We visited a couple weeks ago because Por Que No was listed as a Gastro Pub. Its a bit of a walk but thats OK as who doesn´t need a little excercise. The owners are super friendly but Por Que No is not a Gastro Pub. I´ve been to England where the concept started and also been to gastropubs in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This place is SO awesome! The owners, the decorations, the drawings and writings on the walls, the food, the atmosphere - the whole thing is just fantastic! :) We went there two nights in a row - the first night they let us in even though they had already closed, and the gave us a pen so we could find... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

What an AWESOME place this is!! Super cosy. Great service & good food. Amazing atmosphere in this tiny two-stories restaurant packed with charming stuff on the walls. The perfect place to have dinner or to hang out for a couple of beers. GO HERE!

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Guatemala City, Guatemala
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20 restaurant reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We saw a new number one on Tripadvisor and went for dinner during a weekend in Antigua. The friendly atmosphere exuded by the owners was apparent. Porque No is said to be a gastropub. The beer selection was average by Guatemalan standards, but the menu looked interesting. We had three different entrees and all were fine. The lomito with coffee... More

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Antigua, Guatemala
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We visited Porque No on advice from trip advisor. We expected to find a restaurant but instead found ourselves in a bar atmosphere with a limited menú for food. We were disapointed to say the least. However, we stayed and had a couple of beers and dinner. The food was average for guatemalan fare, prices are good but I would... More

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Carlos_Carolina, Owner at Porque no? cafe, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Por Que No? is actually a gastropub as it's defined on the description on this page, so this is actually what most of our clients expect when they walked into our establishment, it's a bistro as europeans call it when they come here. As a gastropub, our guidelines it's a small menu that comes with a small place, and attracts... More

Guatemala
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Thanks you Jose and Carolina... you always give a warm welcome and huge smile. The food is more than fantastic, the mezaninne is amazing to be seated at. Nice wine and cold beers. Indeed, my favorite cornered Bar in Antigua. Cheers guys!

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Antigua, Guatemala
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

We went to Porque No during Semana Santa. Its very small and the decor more of a bar than restaurant. Seems to appeal to a younger clientel who are budget restrained. We wanted to give Porque No a 2.5 star rating but that does not exist so we gave it 3 stars. We had the quesadillas and really were not... More

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Carlos_Carolina, Owner at Porque no? cafe, responded to this review
May 5, 2013

Thank you so much for your review on our gastropub we will look into your comments although we believe in giving all of our friends and guests the best food that we can cook with a lot of care and love ... hope you can visit us again More

Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We were in Antigua for 2 nights, our local friend said to meet at his 'backyard', which is this fantastic bar with excellent food, obviously with a cult following! The place is filled with gringo & local regulars, full of character, creative, personal, cozy but still create a real great buzz, and the small size of the bar means everyone... More

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Carlos_Carolina, Owner at Porque no? cafe, responded to this review
April 27, 2013

Thank you for your words it´s really amazing to meet people like you.... remember "free fall" and thanks for existing all the best in the world for you.. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013 via mobile

Believe the hype - that's all there really is to say. We were met at the door with a warm smile by Carolina and introduced to our table. Definitely one of the quirkiest and coolest dining experiences we have had. We ordered a chicken baguette and chicken breast dish and they were both excellent and reasonably priced. We topped off... More

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Carlos_Carolina, Owner at Porque no? cafe, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

Thank you so much for being here with us, and your comments..... that's our energy to continue.... hope to see you soon in Antigua More

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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We had scouted this place out ahead of time. There is no sign anywhere on the door or building but it is the tiny red buiding on the corner. An unusual, funky decor.....a bike hanging from the ceiling, a chandelier made out of wine bottles, notes from previous customers all over the walls, etc. The place is very tiny, and... More

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Carlos_Carolina, Owner at Porque no? cafe, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

Thank you for taking your time and letting us be part of your adventure in Antigua... Hopefully everything was up to your standards.... enjoy life More

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