Guatemalteca
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About Guatemalteca
Guatemalteca is a vibrant café in Van Nuys offering a taste of authentic Guatemalan flavors. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for solo diners and groups alike. Our menu features traditional specialties, including flavorful tamales, rich carne gui...
Guatemalteca is a vibrant café in Van Nuys offering a taste of authentic Guatemalan flavors. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for solo diners and groups alike. Our menu features traditional specialties, including flavorful tamales, rich carne guisada, and delicious pupusas made to order. Many rave about our "desayuno chapín" and the quality of our baked goods. Beyond the food, customers appreciate the friendly service, the unique ambiance, and the opportunity to experience a piece of Guatemalan culture. We also offer a selection of traditional Guatemalan products in our small store. With wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, we strive to make Guatemalteca a welcoming space for everyone.
What Customers Say About Guatemalteca
Guatemalteca in Van Nuys is a popular spot for authentic and affordable Guatemalan food, especially breakfast. Customers rave about the delicious food and friendly staff, but note that wait times can be long, especially during holidays. Some find the service inconsistent and the prices slightly high.
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Guatemalteca Van Nuys Reviews
Great food, the bread is delicious
Best bakery in town, the restaurant side is also great good food
Food is always good and also the sweet bread.
This place has a line for most of the day. We had a tamale, Chile relleno, and atole de elote. Everything was delicious! The tamale was moist and meaty, I would definitely order that again. The Chile relleno was stuffed with a beef paste with veggies. The atole de elote was sweet and absolutely amazing. It was my first time trying Guatemalan food. I would drive 40 miles again for this place.
La señorita que nos atendió hoy muy amable me dijo que se llamaba Alba deberían contratar más muchachas así con excelente atención y rápida para atender algunas son muy enojadas y pésimas
Was looking to buy a cake but was told they do not sell full sheet cakes only sweet bread , single serving, great selection, best cheese cake and tamales ever.
Was looking to buy a cake but was told they do not sell full sheet cakes only sweet bread , single serving, great selection, best cheese cake and tamales ever.
Was looking to buy a cake but was told they do not sell full sheet cakes only sweet bread , single serving, great selection, best cheese cake and tamales ever.
Great food usually very busy order ahead if your picking up,good price as well. The environment very\nFriendly.
Great food usually very busy order ahead if your picking up,good price as well. The environment very\nFriendly.
For my first time visiting a Guatemalan restaurant, I must say it was a good experience. The food was very good. I was pleasantly impressed. The staff working were very friendly and attentive and t…
The most authentic Guatemalan food you can buy in Los Angeles.\nTaste: DELICIOUS\nPrice: Affordable \nWait times: usually LONG! Especially during the holidays. Occasionally no wait\nAmbiance: goo…
This hidden gem is my new spot for Guatemalan food and snacks! Everything is super cheap and the service is fast and easy. I ordered a LOT: tostadas, atole, tamales, casamiento, and chips for such …
Delicious food, this time I tried the Hilachas plate and it was a bomb.
Friendly staff and food is great. But the restaurant needs a renovation and looks old
I go there just for the Guatemalan sweet bread, it's a flavor that bring me to my childhood, the food is good, a little to pricey for my liking, the service is sometimes good others is to slow and no…
I go there just for the Guatemalan sweet bread, it's a flavor that bring me to my childhood, the food is good, a little to pricey for my liking, the service is sometimes good others is to slow an…
I go there just for the Guatemalan sweet bread, it's a flavor that bring me to my childhood, the food is good, a little to pricey for my liking, the service is sometimes good others is to slow and …
I go there just for the Guatemalan sweet bread, it's a flavor that bring me to my childhood, the food is good, a little to pricey for my liking, the service is sometimes good others is to slow and …
Not trying to be rude but they have lower standards on bread instead Guatemalan chuchitos they are selling thick Mexican tamales for real is unacceptable is a chuchito in disguise .
Not trying to be rude but they have lower standards on bread instead Guatemalan chuchitos they are selling thick Mexican tamales for real is unacceptable is a chuchito in disguise .
Great for lunch down the street, reminds me of a Guatemalan portos! The pan con pollo is a great, cheap snack/light meal. Simple and filling!
The food is great however the service is horrible. They need a better organization so that the food line and bakery line flow better. I waited 30 mins plus for my order to be prepared to go. \n\n\n…
The food here is delicious and authentic, with flavors that really reflect traditional Guatemalan recipes. That said, consistency can be an issue — sometimes items are slightly overcooked or undercooked, and portion sizes vary depending on who’s serving. As someone with a bit of social anxiety, I don’t always feel comfortable asking for adjustments, which can make the experience hit or miss. Still, the taste keeps me coming back. When it’s on point, it’s honestly some of the best comfort food around.
Perfect, you find bread, food and some tipical items from Guatemala. I love the taste of their bakery and also their food, so if you are looking for a place to indulge your paladar this is the right place. I’m home now and bringing a star down because a big disappointment on the pineapple empanada I was expecting real pineapple jalea, but instead they are using the caned stuff the resulting flavor is just a $0.50 bread you find in any market all over LA. If you are from Guatemala you know what I’m talking about.
I visited your restaurant yesterday, and as always, the food and atmosphere were great! I've been here several times and really enjoy coming back. However, like on previous visits, there was quite …
Always the same atmosphere, the ladies are always in a bad mood, portions are small, bathrooms are uncleanly, no seat covers and no paper towels. This place is definitely not up to the hype. Food isn't always fresh. Just sitting on the buffet line all day I've eaten here several times. Definitely not. much improvement.
Love the guatemalan food. Opens early as 5.30 am. Recently I see that they need to add 02 more cashiers, line takes 45 minutes to get my order. Plus 15 minutes to get huevos rancheros. Organize better your place. Make sure by 5.30 am you have food to serve. I appreciate the effort but need to improve customer service.
I always come here to get Guatemala traditional sweet bread, but today I was so disappointed because there was not enough bread that even the lady told me that I can only get $3 dollars of bolillo, I mean I'm so happy to always see this place crowded but to deny more of their products it's just sad, they need to make more and more of their delicious bread specially during the evening and when the weather is cold, everyone rush to buy bread even during a hard day of work people stop by and to get this kind of service, not fair.
Food was great but my experience was ruined by the customer service skills of the manager. Not polite at all. Was murmuring things as she walked away and when asked why she was acting this way her …
The manager waited on us, had a temper, was short with us, gave us attitude and then got our order wrong. Been here before and everyone is always so nice and pleasant. It's hard to hear so the mana…
Don’t come here if you know English. Had three different people try to take my order, just a breakfast plate, and the most common one as well. Person I was with also tried her best with Spanish as well. Was very patient. But manager came and made things even more akward at the register in line. Wouldn’t recommend, spend your money elsewhere without sitting down and eating with rude people.
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