Vegetarian & Vegan
La Cocina at Lush
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5.0$$Vegetarian & Vegan
View RestaurantAmaranto Hostel
Nestled in the vibrant landscape of Lake Atitlán, this culinary gem offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.6-star rating. Guests appreciate the excellent service and the quality of both food and drinks, with many highlighting a recent visit that included a delicious breakfast and expertly crafted cocktails. The atmosphere here is particularly special, encouraging guests to linger and enjoy various games available, creating a lively yet relaxed environment. With outdoor seating perfect for savoring the scenery and a welcoming vibe for groups, it's a place where memorable meals and enjoyable moments come together. The kitchen opens at 1 PM, making it an ideal destination for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
International•$$•4.6(262)•Lake Atitlán
Nestled in the vibrant landscape of Lake Atitlán, this culinary gem offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.6-star rating. Guests appreciate the excellent service and the quality of both food and drinks, with many highlighting a recent visit that included a delicious breakfast and expertly crafted cocktails. The atmosphere here is particularly special, encouraging guests to linger and enjoy various games available, creating a lively yet relaxed environment. With outdoor seating perfect for savoring the scenery and a welcoming vibe for groups, it's a place where memorable meals and enjoyable moments come together. The kitchen opens at 1 PM, making it an ideal destination for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
About Amaranto Hostel
Nestled in the vibrant landscape of Lake Atitlán, this culinary gem offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.6-star rating. Guests appreciate the excellent service and the quality of both food and drinks, with many highlighting a recent visit that included a delicious breakfast and expertly crafted cocktails. The atmosphere here is particularly special, encouraging guests to linger and enjoy various games available, creating a lively yet relaxed environment. With outdoor seating perfect for savoring the scenery and a welcoming vibe for groups, it's a place where memorable meals and enjoyable moments come together. The kitchen opens at 1 PM, making it an ideal destination for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
Formula-Based Analysis
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
Why Travelers Love Amaranto Hostel
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.6 / 5.0(262 reviews)
We ate at the restaurant. Great food and drinks. Great service. Played a fun board game while we were there. The staff held our laundry bag for us and got us a tuk tuk when we finished. This is such a cool place! The room was nice. The pool was gorgeous and there’s tons of games you can play all over the campus. We played pool, darts, and bocce ball. I was so sad we didn’t have time to eat pizza. The kitchen opens at 1p so definitely plan it! But we did have a yummy breakfast and cocktails! I had the spicy Paloma and it was quite good and very spicy. I also loved how they had hammocks everywhere with plenty of seating. Everyone was so nice and helpful too. This is the best place to go to in Panajachel full stop! We went back multiple times. If we could transport a restaurant like this back to Minnesota we would. The service is great. The food is amazing. And the ambiance is fantastic. The pool is great to dip your toes in while having a cocktail waiting for your meal. We will recommend this place to everyone we know!
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Where to Find Them
Rancho Grande, Panajachel 07010, Guatemala
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Opening Hours
Closed Now
Monday1:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday1:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday1:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday1:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday1:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday1:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday1:00 – 9:00 PM
Recent Reviews
mike K.
August 21, 2025
We ate at the restaurant. Great food and drinks. Great service. Played a fun board game while we were there. The staff held our laundry bag for us and got us a tuk tuk when we finished.
k B.
February 23, 2025
This is such a cool place! The room was nice. The pool was gorgeous and there’s tons of games you can play all over the campus. We played pool, darts, and bocce ball. I was so sad we didn’t have time to eat pizza. The kitchen opens at 1p so definitely plan it! But we did have a yummy breakfast and cocktails! I had the spicy Paloma and it was quite good and very spicy. I also loved how they had hammocks everywhere with plenty of seating. Everyone was so nice and helpful too.
Stephen S.
January 31, 2025
This is the best place to go to in Panajachel full stop! We went back multiple times. If we could transport a restaurant like this back to Minnesota we would. The service is great. The food is amazing. And the ambiance is fantastic. The pool is great to dip your toes in while having a cocktail waiting for your meal. We will recommend this place to everyone we know!
sam O.
January 31, 2025
We had dinner here great atmosphere great beer. The burger patty was definitely not good. The fries were good. That’s why I’m leaving a four star review and I wish I would’ve let me park in the driveway.
Karelle B.
April 14, 2025
We really enjoyed our stayed there. Thanks to Yvanova that gave us a very welcoming arrival and many tips for where to go in Pana. The breakfasts were great thanks to Tanya. The restaurants and the drinks were very nice too. The hostel is 5-10 mins away from the main street. I would go back and recommend for sure.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Amaranto Hostel special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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