Le Québécois Antigua — Restaurant in Sacatepéquez

Le Québécois Antigua is an absolute gem in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala. Esteban, the owner, brings a genuine warmth and hospitality that makes you feel instantly at home. The restaurant captures the essence of authentic Canadian cuisine—from delicious, perfectly made poutine to other classic comfort dishes—all served with a vibrant, personal touch that reflects Esteban’s passion and care.

What truly makes this place special is the atmosphere: it’s more than just a restaurant—it’s a gathering spot where travelers and locals come together to share stories, laughter, and good food. It has that rare neighborhood-bar feeling where everyone feels welcome and connected.

Located in the midst of Antigua’s stunning colonial streets, surrounded by the city’s rich history and cultural charm, Le Québécois Antigua adds its own unique flavor to the vibrant local scene. A must-visit for anyone looking to experience great food, great company, and the true...

This restaurant is added to my list of worldwide favorites after our experience. Let me explain.

We went here with expectations of a nice, quick meal. We left feeling warm, happy, and in a better mood than when we entered. The owner is a very friendly French Canadian, so you know it is authentic, and he welcomed us with a smile and funny jokes. He explained to us the menu, gave me some coffee, and took our order. He then made the food himself, and served it. I tried the Italian Poutine and my fiancé ordered the taquito pizza. We both LOVED our food. The owner said I would finish mine in under five minutes and he was right. I then ordered another Taquito Pizza for us to share because the food was just too good.

I also want to note that all ingredients are fresh and locally sourced.

11/10, I recommend Le Quebecois to anyone and everyone. We...

I came here with high expectations. Not exactly thinking I would get a Canadian level poutine but a good meal. So the 2 drinks i ordered took almost 15 minutes to arrive. A beer and a cimarrona on a slow friday evening, so should have been a bit faster. Then our poutines came. The gravy tastes good but not hot enough, its just a bit warm. The fries taste stale, not fresh. We complain to the waitress and she appologizes saying she must have gone over with the oil. I guess the good reviews are from when the owner makes the fries but my wife said "she never had such stale fries". Atleast the waitress brings us a slice of cake to make up for our comment that the fries taste stale. I really wished the experience would have been as the 5...