Mayan Restaurant, Specialty Coffee and Cocktail Bar in Antigua Guatemala

ITZAM is a Restaurant, Coffeeshop and Cocktail bar in Antigua Guatemala inspired by Mayan culture, where specialty coffee, artisanal mixology and gastronomy come together to create a unique experience.

Mayan Experience

Mayan Cuisine

Mayan gastronomy was not just a way to eat it was a cultural, communal, and spiritual act.

We take inspiration from traditional local dishes and give them a modern twist so you can enjoy a unique experience.

Coffee as a Ritual

We consider coffee a daily ritual, using methods and specialty coffee from Mayan regions.

ITZAM was awarded in 2025 as one of The Best Coffee Shops of Guatemala.

Mayan inspired Cocktails

We take 100% local ingredients and transform them into cocktails inspired by the Mayan pantheon

Our Menu

Chilaquiles with Hilachas

Slow-cooked shredded beef in red sauce, eggs your way, black corn chips.

Maya Tartine

Sourdough bread, eggs your way, chili oil, roasted corn, creamy avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, smoked pork belly.

Mountain Breakfast

White beans in a tomato and pumpkin seed sauce, pork pieces, eggs your way, avocado.

Corn Croquette with Iguashte Sauce

White corn dough and piloy beans, served with a toasted pumpkin seed and chili iguashte sauce.

“Churrasquito”

Slow-cooked beef (16 hours), meat juice, roasted onions, creamy beans, fresh salad, and avocado.

Pork Shank Tamal

A deconstructed version of the iconic Guatemalan tamal: 24 oz pork shank, slow-cooked for 16 hours and glazed in chili and tomato reduction.

Corn Husk Ceviche

Black corn husks sauce, served with a grilled chipilín tamal, avocado, corn, citrus, cilantro, and your choice of octopus, shrimp, or mixed seafood.

Shrimp in Jocón Sauce

Jumbo shrimp oven-baked in mashan and banana leaves, in a green jocón sauce of tomatillo and squash seeds. Served with rice and beans.