Asados Puente
Vegetarian restaurant Asados Puente holds happy hour every night from 8 to 10 pm.
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Guatemala's second city gets our first-place nod for a fun night out on the town. Although the center city is fine for walking in the evening, take a taxi back to your hotel if you plan to be out late.
Many places have no phone, other than a cell number belonging to someone on staff. For updates and the latest news, check the monthly, irreverent English-language publication Xela Who, available around town.
Balcón del Enríquez
Grab a cup of coffee or a drink on the second-floor outdoor balcony of Balcón del Enríquez, in the Pasaje Enríquez building on Parque Centro América.
Blue Angel Video Café
Blue Angel Video Café serves up fruit and veggie drinks while you log in via Wi-Fi on your laptop.
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Brooklyn Bar
Enjoy live music each Thursday evening at the mellow Brooklyn Bar.
Casa Babylon
Casa Babylon attracts foreign students and Guatemalans alike. They have an extensive mixed drink list.
El Duende
Catering to the university crowd, El Duende is the place to go dancing on weekends.
El Viñedo
Nurse a glass of wine and listen to live music or a poetry reading at El Viñedo Tuesday through Saturday.
Kokoloko's
Take your pick, depending on the night of the week, at Kokoloko's, and dance to salsa, reggae, or world music. Happy hour is from 7 to 9 every night.
La Fonda del Ché
La Fonda del Ché has trova, a genre of protest music popular in Latin America, Tuesday through Saturday night.
La Luna
For a taste of Xela's bohemian scene, head to the oh-so-funky La Luna. Though they don't serve alcohol, the extensive hot-drink menu is enough to satisfy any espresso addict or chocophile.
La Mansión Marilyn
La Mansión Marilyn offers live music with a lot of Marilyn Monroe decor in the background Tuesday through Sunday.
La Parranda
Dance the night away, Latin style, at La Parranda.
Pala Life Klishé
Dance to a variety of music at Pala Life Klishé. Tuesday is reggae night; Friday means disco.
Salón Tecún
Right off the central square, Salón Tecún is a small pub inside the Pasaje Enríquez building on Parque Centro América that is popular with students.
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