Robert Beebe-Diaz
Very welcoming and happy warm vibe. Friendly attentive staff. Small and cozy (9 tables). A definite must visit!
… moreP. I.
Guatemalan cuisine, A fusion of many regional cuisines, with roots in Maya and Spanish food, varies from Mexican quite a bit for people who know the ropes. The use of achiote, and more vegetables, as well as a different approach towards tamales which is a little sweeter, and also the incorporation of some South American twist, make Guatemalan cuisine delicious and different.
This place, obviously run under their tutelage of a mother or grandmother, (a lot of Latin cuisine you cannot make without a matron preserving and passing down the recipes and overseeing the kitchen) because everything just has that homemade taste that you can’t get enough of.
They made the menu a little more commercial than most places,, so I ordered the churrasco, which is a combination of several different meats and sides, also popular in Columbia and known there as a “fritanga”.
Everything on the Jewel-Osco, shrimp, the strip steak, the plantains, and the rice were perfect.
But the real treat here, one of life’s simple pleasures, were the best homemade tortillas I’ve had in the East Bay so far. Thick, (“grueso”), And warm, they reminded me of Central America when I was a child.
I highly recommend this place for people with taco fatigue like me. I will always love tacos but once in awhile you need something different and amazing and this is it! Also the staff is super nice, and it’s just two blocks from the proterra freeway off-ramp making it easily accessible from just about anywhere in the Bay Area.
… moreDaniel Wang
Traditional chicken tamale was really good. Enchilada chapina was bigger than I expected; didn’t know it has beef.
… moreWheel toLive
Antojitos Guatemaltecos was definitely a great choice for me! I’ve never eaten Guatemalan food, and this was a great introduction. The veggie tamala was definitely good. It was served with an orange sauce on the base with onions and sour cream on top. It was light and had a slightly sweet taste. It was served hot. I mention that because some places don’t have food that tastes hot. I also ordered the chicken empanadas. Yummy! The first bite shocked me! It was so flavorful. There was a lightness and a crisp crunch at the same time. My food was served with a spicy relish. It wasn’t sweet. It tasted like pure heat. I didn’t expect that strong of a kick. Use caution. But, use it. It added another layer of flavor to my food. I followed everything with a yellow cherry drink. It had a slightly pulpy base, but it didn’t bother me. It was just sweet enough.
The added bonus was the parking on the side of the building!
… moreK I
I picked up 2 extraordinary breakfast burritos here. Great space with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Service was professional and friendly. Really enjoyed the chips and vegetables included with the breakfast burritos. Highly recommend a visit!
… moreKarina Servente
We decided to try this amazing new place! @antojitos___guatemaltecos is a family owned restaurant in El Cerrito. They have been there a little over a year.
It didn’t disappoint. The food was delicious. It’s clean, service is great, and friendly. We had garnachas, Guatemalan chile relleno, side of macaroni salad, fresh made tortillas and of course atol de elote.
We will be back for sure. We had a request for the Chef, Shucos!!! Go and try it, que chilero!!!!
… moreEdd Rustrian
The traditional tamale was horrible. The masa was weird tasting and the salsa on top no good. The pasteles were ok. If you want real authentic tamales from Guatemala I suggest Universal in San Francisco or by contra costa college location
… moreZach Young
Went here a couple weeks ago, really good food, very reasonable prices for the quality. I’ve never had Guatemalan food, this was delicious. Had the rice tamale, desayuno chapin (with pork sausage), garnachas, and empanadas. Had enough to feed me and my parents for breakfast/lunch and even had left overs after. Rice tamale reminded me of Chinese rice tamale, flavorful and savory. Garnachas had a crunch to them (mini toasted tortilla underneath) and with the meat and pickled vegetables in each bite, it gave so much satisfaction. Empanadas we’re on point. The desayuno chapin (breakfast) came with eggs, pork sausage, beans and there was something else but I forgot. Pork sausage was incredible.
Also had Elote hot drink. Sweet corn hot drink that reminded me of Chinese Red bean soup (sweet). Very good especially on rainy day.
Highlights: high quality food, you can taste the ingredients, so much love and care put into cooking and presentation. Service was great as well! Food came out on time and she even provided a box to carry my food in.
Definitely going back again when I’m in the area. Thank you!!
… moreRudoggivic
ANTOJITOS is splendid; great atmosphere, amazing service; very accommodating towards our dietary restrictions. Their tamales come in all sorts of shapes and flavors and sizes. Delicate and yet robust, ANTOJITOS has delicious nuanced flavors I am not accustomed to! Their Chuleta is AMAZING. Their Beans are SUPERB. And their rice is the best rice I’ve had in a restaurant EVER. And that is truly difficult to do.
ANTOJITOS has huge portions as well; super filling! And their homemade tortillas are a meal all their own! I WILL be back and so should you!
… moreCarlota Vargas
Decent food. Ok prices. Some items stood out. Others were just ok. I would stop by again if in the neighborhood.
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