El Local — Restaurant in Sacatepéquez

This place was devine!!! As others have said, a true hidden gem (it really is quite hard to find but worth the search! You need to go through to the back of a big inner courtyard that has multiple shops / cafes and restaurants and there you’ll find it hidden away! Just ask another cafe or restaurant and I’m sure they’ll be happy to direct you). All the options on the menu sounded unreal so it was so difficult to choose as I wanted to try everything! If we were here longer we definitely would’ve come back to try the other food options. We ended up going for the yoghurt / smoothie bowl and it did not disappoint- soooooo tasty and fresh! Service was so friendly and kind.

Add this one to your list for one of the best breakfasts / brunches in...

Disappointed with our experience here. The food was good but I’ve never had slower service…. ever… my friend and I are the only people here so its not busy at all. There are 3 women working in the kitchen. We waited 40 minutes for breakfast, then asked for extra bread and its been 15 minutes, we are still waiting… I don’t understand how its possible to be so slow. They were pouring the yuca chips out of a bag and their bread is ready in the freezer as well, so its not even like the wait is because they’re freshly preparing the meals. If you want to sit around for a few hours its a decent place, but if you value your time, would recommend literally anywhere...

Food was good. Atmosphere was great. The reason I only gave them 4 stars is because I asked for a glass of purified water. The waitress first said they only have bottled water, then when I asked about the eco-filter (every business in Antigua has one), I was told it is empty.

I try to minimize plastic usage and really don’t like when businesses try to maximize profits instead of caring for the environment.

I had already ordered a smoothie, espresso and a sandwich so it’s not like I am a cheap-o customer.

Please re-think your water...