LA PEÑA PANTRY GRAND OPENING
Tuesday May 15th --- IN LA PEÑA
Free Samples --- NOON TILL ...
GOOEY COOKIES --- MOIST CAKES ---SAUCES
BROWNIES --- CINNAMAN ROLLS --- MOUSSE
BREADS --- BEEF --- DELI ITEMS
LINDA, MARIA AND THE WONDERFUL STAFF IN OUR COCINA ARE BAKING !!!
ANTIGUA GUATEMALA TYPICO
COOKING SCHOOL
IN LA PEÑA
Mariela, Norma, Maria and the staff in the cocina are holding typico Guatamalan Cooking Classes the first Saturday & the third Saturday of every month, 9AM till noon. $40 gets a fantastic cup of Antigua Coffee, 3 hours of school and then eat the wonderful food you cooked!
(with a glass of wine or other beverage)
After school, Mariela will take the class to the mercado to see in person where to buy the best ingredients. (and what to pay)
Great food!
Appetizers
Eggplant Napoleon
Grilled eggplant layered with fresh veggies and pesto. A delight for the eyes as well as the taste buds! Q 32
Baked Bruschetta
Fresh tomatoes, basil, olives, capers and Parmesan cheese, Served on toasted in house bread. Q 27
Marinated Olives
A mixture of green, black and Kalamata olives marinated with herbs and served in a basket of caramelized carrots prepared with honey, mustard and sesame seeds. Q 28
The classic Spanish tapa of potatoes, eggs, onions and garlic. Q 25
Paco´s Nachos
Piled with cheese, beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. Careful, they are big! Q 61, Chicken Q 69
Roasted Vegetable Terrine
A cool terrine of roasted red pepper, zucchini and eggplant. Q 30
Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Boneless breast of chicken with roasted bell pepper and melted mozzarella on our house bread. Served with our house plataninas or sautéed potatoes. Q 48
Quesadilla
Flour tortillas filled with cheese and roasted vegetables. Served with fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. Vegetarian Q 48 Chicken Q 58
Veggie Burger
Maybe the best veggie burger you have ever tasted. We make it here and dress it with lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with our house plataninas or potatoes. Q 40
Grilled Veggie Sandwich
Our house bread filled with melted mozzarella and roasted veggies. Served with our house plataninas or sautéed potatoes. Q 40
Home Style Hamburger
A juicy 1/3 pound freshly ground hamburger served with lettuce, tomato, onion and house potatoes. Q 48: Cheeseburger Q 54
Boxed Lunches To Go
Sandwitch, Raw Veggies or Chips and a dessert
Q45
Soups and Salads
Gazpacho
The fresh flavor of veggies, Garnished with sour cream. Q 25
Potato Leek Soup
A thick, creamy soup garnished with fresh croutons. Q 25
French Onion Soup
A Classic red wine based recipe With melted Emmental cheese Q 29.
Green Garden Salad
Fresh local organic baby greens with tomato, onion and red bell peppers. Served with our lime vinaigrette. Q 20
Thai Salad
Fresh local organic baby greens, snow peas, cucumber, green onions, fresh fruit and bean sprouts topped with sesame seeds and sesame vinaigrette. Vegetarian Q 38 With Chicken Q 58, Fish Q 60, or Shrimp Q 64
Greek Salad
Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, marinated olives, capers and feta cheese. Q 40, With Shrimp Q 68
All of our soups and salads are available vegetarian.
Vegetarian
Ratatouille
Eggplant, fresh zucchini, patty pan squash, red bell peppers and onion sautéed in olive oil with fresh herbs and spices. Served with Torta Espanola and a fresh local organic green salad. Q 59
Stuffed Caneloni
Filled with ricotta cheese and spinach, then topped with fresh tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese. Served with small organic salad. Q 60
Penne Pasta with Selection of Sauces
Penne pasta with your choice of Roasted Garlic and Blue Cheese Cream Sauce Q 60 or Tomato Sauce Q 56
Paco´s Nachos
They are big like he is! Nacho chips piled with cheese, beans, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.
A meal for one or a snack for two to four friends. Q 61
Quesadilla
Flour tortillas filled with cheddar cheese and roasted vegetables. Served with pico de gallo and fresh guacamole. Q 48
Veggie Burger
Maybe the best veggie burger you have ever tasted. We make it in house and dress it with lettuce, tomato and onion. Served with our house platanillos or sautéed potatoes. Q 40
Grilled Veggie and Cheese Sandwich
Fresh roasted Guatemalan veggies and melted cheese on our house bread. Served with our house plataninos or sautéed rosemary potatoes. Q 40
Main Courses
Fish
Mero Macadamia
Boneless fillet of grouper topped with toasted local macadamia nuts and capers served on a bed of ratatouille. Also, our house rosemary potatoes.
This is our signature dish! Q 84
Grouper Volcanos with 2 Sauces
A juicy grouper fillet filled with a shrimp and Parmesan cheese lava. Served with a creamy leek wine sauce and a soy reduction. Served on a bed of spinach. Q 86
Fresh Shrimp
Fresh juicy shrimp marinated in olive oil with fresh herbs. Served with rice and fresh vegetables. Q 90
Chicken
Sauteed Breast of Chicken
A juicy boneless breast seasoned with lime and spices and served on a bed of spinach sautéed with lemon and garlic. Served with rice and fresh grilled pineapple. Q 64
Ratatouille and Chicken
Fresh Ratatouille topped with a sliced boneless chicken breast and served with Torta Espanola. Q 64
Pepian de Pollo
A delicious traditional Guatemalan dish with the complex flavors of toasted seeds and spices. Q 62
Beef
Carne Asada
Tender juicy beef tenderloin served Guatemalan style with refried beans, rice, guacamole and chirmol sauce.
Half Pound Q 98 Full Pound Q 125
Filet Mingnon
A tender and juicy aged filet cooked to your specification. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. 6 ounce Q 85 12 ounce Q 108
(Blue Cheese Butter Q 10)
Mixed Grill
Churrasco beef, chicken breast and longaniza served with Torta Espanola, black beans, guacamole and chirmol and chimichuri sauces. 1 person Q 92, 2 persons Q 140
Pasta
Caneloni
Filled with ricotta cheese and spinach and topped with fresh tomato sauce and served with a small salad. Q 60
Penne with Selection of Sauces
Penne pasta with your choice of Roasted Garlic Blue Cheese Cream Sauce Q 60, Tomato Sauce Q 56 or Bolognese Q 60
Our Very Famous Desserts
The Incredible
Triple Chocolate Brownie
Three types of chocolate make our brownie extra special.
Served deliciously warm. Q 18
With Ice Cream Q 26
Coconut Flan Colonial
The traditional Guatemalan custard with coconut. Q 20
Maria´s Chocolate Mousse
Made exclusively by Maria for La Peña using the recipe of Chef Ismael. A rich creamy mousse made from Guatemalan and imported chocolates. Q 25
Blackberry Chrisp Tart
A tart of fresh local blackberries served warm with ice cream Q 30
Créme Brúlee
Classic, soft, creamy custard with the "clink" of cracking sugar.
Q 30
New York Cheese Cake
Classic, creamy Cheesecake with a sauce of fresh local blackberries. Q 30
Mile High Chocolate Cake - Moist chocolate cake with real whipped cream filling and a rich chocolate ganache icing. Q 22 With Ice Cream Q 30
Drinks and Specialties of the House
The famous Frozen Coconut Lemonade
virgin or with 2 shots of rum.
Our Classic Cuban Mojito is one of the best in town
Don’t overlook our Double Margarita!
Coffee– Antigua’s coffee is the best in the world!
Ron Zacapa – First Place Caribbean Rum Fest 6 times!
Coffee, Chocolate and Tea
Coffee Q 10, Decaffeinated Q 12
Espresso Q 14, Double Q 18, Decaffeinated Q 16
Cappuccino Q 18, Latte Q 20
Hot Tea Q 8, Iced Tea Q 12
Hot Chocolate Q 12
Mexican Café - Kahlua, tequila and Coffee Q 42
Frapuchino Q 25, Con Amaretto Q 40, Mochachino Q 28
Choco Café - Hot Chocolate, Kahlua and fresh Mint Q 40
Licuados, Lemonades and Soft Drinks
Licuado – A fresh fruit smoothie made with
Water Q 20, Milk Q 25, or Yogurt Q 27
Lemonade Q 12, With Soda Q 15
Frozen Coconut Lemonade – Our signature drink!
Virgin Q 20, with 2 shots of rum Q 39
Soft Dinks Q 10, Agua Pura Q 8
Orange or Tomato Juice Q 12
Cocktails Q 20
Cuba Libre, Gin or Vodka Tonic, Screw Driver
Special Cocktails Q 39
Our Famous Frozen Coconut Lemonade with Rum
Pina Colada, Mojito, Margarita, Bloody Mary,
Michelada, Black Russian, White Russian,
Manhattan, Martini, Daiquiri, Cucaracha, Kaipirina
Beer
Gallo, Moza, Cabro and Brahva Extra
Bottle Q 25 Gallo Liter Q 45
Rums
Ron Botran – Anejo Q 28, 12 years Q 34, Red or XL Q 20
Ron Zacapa – Caribbean Rum Fest Winner! Q 56
Cuba’s Havana Club Q 35, Ron Colonial Q 20
Nicaragua’s Flor de Caña - Gold Q 30, Black Q 42
Whiskey
Johnny Walker - Red Q 35, Black Q 42
The Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky Q 68
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Black Label Q 42
Tequila
Jose Cuervo – Classico or Reposada Q 30, Sauza Q 30
Patron - Reposada or Classico Q 68
After Dinner Drinks
Kahlua, Amaretto, Frangelica, Baileys Q 40
Cafeto - Guatemalan Rum Cream Q 32
Hennessey Cognac Q 68, Tores Brandy Q 39
Café Mexicano - Kahlua, Tequila and Café Q 46
All items on the menu are available for take out.... Para Llevar!!!
We feature really good and fresh BOX LUNCHES for your group outings and missions. Great bread for the sandwitches... fresh fruit... Only Q40