Mercado 24

The 21 Best Restaurants in Guatemala City | Eater

"Guatemala City’s 23 municipal markets supply the raw material for chef Pablo Diaz’s restaurant. Mercado 24 celebrates Guatemala’s seasons and centers on local seafood products, with a touch of international flair thrown in, all in a casual, welcoming space. Diaz’s minimal approach can be seen in seafood items such as smoked, adobo-rubbed black sea bream head with fresh greens, grilled squid stuffed with fish sausage in an aromatic sauce of herbs, and cured sierra in corn miso. The restaurant’s beef tartare incorporates local mushrooms and a spicy gochujang dressing, an expression of Diaz’s love for Asian flavors." - Bill Esparza