The cuisine of Guatemala has many different varieties, the most popular being Antigua Guatemala which consists of many sweets.

Within in Maya Guatemala there are also tamales, they contain corn, Chiles, and beans, but are very different than those from Mexico. Paches is a traditional type of tamale with a potato base. Most of meats consumed, turkey, beef, chicken are eaten with beans and rice (frijoles con arroz).Most of the common food is from the Mayans who consume a lot of corn, rice, eggs, and cheese.

With coffee in Guatemala, it is considered some of the best in the world. Most of it is exported. Oddly, the Guatemalans drink weak coffee loaded with sugar. As well as (agaus) or soft drink with a lot of sugar. They also drink Licuado, which is a fruit juice with a lot of sugar as well.

Most Guatemalans are Roman Catholic so Easter and Christmas are the most celebrated holidays. Holy week, or La Semana Santa is celebrated with bright clothing and lots of food. Other celebrations with large amounts of food are, all saints day, and birthday parties.

Traditionally Guatemalans have breakfast with eggs and coffee. And Then Lunch tends to be the largest meal of the day with soup, meat, rice, and vegetables.

There is no national dish, but again corn is the staple food in order to tortillas for their many dishes.