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Zen Eats
Barrio 3 ~ : +502-57050320
Moderate -- Vegan, Fast food, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Fusion, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Small open vegan kitchen with ample rooftop seating overlooking the lake and both sides of San Marcos. Full service. Offers plant-based comfort food including tacos, tortas, quesadillas, and burritos made with a variety of house-made vegan meats, mushrooms, jackfruit, and more. Also has healthy french fries, freshly baked chips, and a full range of salsas and creams. Located in front of the ATM by the small bridge. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Wed 12:00pm-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:30am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Circles Cafe and Hostel
Centro, San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlan ~ : +502-33278961
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Breakfast, Guatemalan -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe at the hostel. Serves breakfast, lunch, snacks, cakes, coffee, and large selection of tea and drinks. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Eagle's Nest Atitlan
Lake Atitlan ~ : +502-33592756
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, American, International -- Additional Info: Yoga and retreat space with onsite cafe offering vegetarian food and drinks. Menu options change and typically includes raw spring rolls, miso soup, lentil burger, eggplant curry, and starter plate of babaganoush, humous, saurkraut, and yucca fries. Vegan desserts available. Beverage list includes kombucha, green smoothie, coffee and latte drinks. Lounge style seating and an open terrace with view of Lake Atitlan and volcanoes. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

El Búho
Calle Principal ~ : +502-31032859
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Middle Eastern, Gluten-free, Honey -- Additional Info: A vegetarian restaurant serving a mixture of Japanese and Israeli-style food. Most items are vegan with add-on options such as eggs. Some drinks contain honey. Ingredients are clearly listed. The menu may include noodles, rice, spring rolls, wraps, falafel, salads, fries, desserts, pastries and juices, smoothies, coffee, boba and kombucha. Located inside the Emporium, down the hippie highway. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Mon-Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

La Paz
San Marcos, Lake Atitlan ~ : +502-48270371
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Guatemalan, Latin American -- Additional Info: Hotel and restaurant in San Marcos since 1993. Set in a lush garden at the upper trail between the two main paths, 2 properties from Paco Real. Offers 100% vegetarian menu with varying meals as well a set menu. Most dishes can be made vegan when requested. The hotel also offers yoga, massage, and other spiritual activities. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Samsara's Garden
Panimacorral San Marcos La Laguna ~ : +502-44779350
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Ovo, International, Take-out -- Additional Info: Restaurant with an extensive menu offering dishes including fermented crackers with vegan cheese, sharing platers, soup, stir fry plates with or without rice, shawarma plate, a burger, and more. Outdoor garden seating. Confirmed to offer eggs February 2025. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Emporium
Calle Principal ~ :
Moderate -- International, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out, Bakery, Fusion, Gluten-free, Latin, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegetarian café serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. Sample dishes include build-your-own brunch plates, tofu tacos, smoothies / juices and more. Also offers local artisan coffee, ceremonial grade Guatemalan cacao, cakes, cookies and pastries. All hot drinks made with house-made vegan milks. They also have a bulk health foods store with grains, spices and herbs as well as local products and artisanal chocolateries. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 8:00am-8:00pm, Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Allala
Cancha de Fut ~ : +502-51668638
Moderate -- Ovo, Japanese, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A hidden Japanese restaurant in San Marcos, reported with vegan plates available. Mon-Tue 3:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Sun 3:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Blind Lemon's
San Marcos, Lake Atitlan ~ : +502-55400399
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. A blues music bar and eatery situated at the first bend of the main side road to Barrio 3, up the street from Moonfish. Veggie choices include tofu burger, burrito, pizza, pasta, and other comfort food. The "sopa verde" is a group choice for vegetarians. Owners understand vegetarian food and some items can be made vegan on request. Weekly music and movie nights, billiards table. Accepts credit cards. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Happy Tacos
Approximately 50 meters up from the main boat dock, on the left ~ : +502-52796066
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Beer/Wine, Guatemalan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Economical family restaurant close to the San Marcos boat dock. Several veggie choices including veggie tacos, pizzas, and burritos, some of which can be made vegan. Owners are sensitive to vegans will provide upon request. Offers espresso, brewed from locally sourced beans. Cash only. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Il Giardino
San Marcos La Laguna, Lake Atitlan ~ : +502-49025915
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Latin American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves fish, vegan options available. This hotel-restaurant has a setting of a hidden garden off of the main footpath. At night it it's lit with candles and each seat is nestled in amongst large tropical plants. Food ranges from pizza and pasta to salads, soups, Latin American fare and desserts. The owner/chef speaks many languages. Has Wi-Fi. Oct '22 reported that the menu contains one dish with fish. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Konojel
Main path of San Marcos below basketball court ~ : +502-33015126
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Fast food, Mexican, Breakfast, Guatemalan, Salvadorian, Central American, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Comedor serving inexpensive typical Guatemalan/Central American breakfast and lunch. Has a vegan plate and most items can easily be veganized. Offers pupusas, sandwiches and burritos. Usually serves a daily special and staff is open to special wishes - just ask. Also sells different local food products. The comedor is part of an NGO working to combat malnutrition and poverty in Guatemala and profits from the comedor are used to support this type of work. The Konojel Community Center also hosts regular fundraising events that are advertised in the comedor. NOTE: Reported July 2022 to serve meat. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

La Terraza at Lush Atitlán
Lush Atitlán ~ : +502-54849042
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Salad bar, Juice bar, Mexican, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant at Lush hotel serving contemporary Mayan cuisine. Offers vegan dishes such as enchiladas, tacos and tamales. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Moonfish
Main road on the right when entering the town ~ : +502-53826312
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, International, Organic, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Fusion, Guatemalan, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Mostly (previously all) vegetarian spot specializing in tempeh and tofu dishes, with a few meat dishes included in the menu. Well-known in town for their tofu scrambles, burritos, falafel, and fresh salads. Made-in-house peanut, spicy, and yogurt sauces. Several vegan choices, plus ask for items to be made without mayonnaise and cream. Comfortable setting with eclectic live music. Also offers a small selection of jams and other healthy items. Location has been moved to the main road from the original lakeside spot; it is now adjacent to Blind Lemon's. Directions: Main road, on the right when entering the town, one building down from Blind Lemon's, on the corner. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

The Hidden Garden Atitlan
Barrio 2 ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Salad bar, Juice bar, Honey, Latin, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch in a garden. Offers vegan and adaptable choices such as smoothie bowls, burritos, rice bowls and plant-based milk for drinks. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sat 8:00am-2:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Dolce Gelato
Calle del Embarcadero, Barrio 3 ~ : +502-47813004
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Gelato ice cream shop offering multiple vegan flavors. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Health Food Store San Jose
Central Park ~ : +502-48220756
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Health food store specializing in natural foods including vegan meat options, desserts, breads, alternative milks and imported products. Also offers local kombucha, micro-brew beers, and vegan cheeses. Located next to the basketball court. Mon-Sun 8:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)