Antigua: Evening Street Food Tour & Local Dinner Pickup

Summary

Evening strolls, laughter & street eats in Antigua’s neighborhoods

You’ll wander Antigua’s lively streets at night with a local guide, stopping for Búfalos, Shucos, chalupas, and rich Guatemalan chocolate. Expect laughter with locals, stories behind every dish, and real moments you can taste—and maybe a little sauce on your chin.

What’s the experience like?

I thought I knew what street food was until we pulled up in Antigua—turns out, I had no idea. The first stand looked like any other from the outside, but our guide (I’m still not sure how he remembered everyone’s names) just grinned and handed me something called a Búfalo. It was messy and spicy and I ended up with sauce on my chin before anyone else even started eating. The smell of grilled meat mixed with sweet corn in the air—honestly, it felt like the whole neighborhood was out for dinner.

We hopped between comedores in Jocotenango and around Antigua, squeezing onto plastic stools next to families and teenagers sharing jokes in Spanish. Our guide kept telling stories about each dish—like how Shucos got their name (something about them being “dirty” hot dogs, which made us laugh). He’d wave to friends at every stop. There was this moment when a little kid offered me a bite of his chalupa because I looked curious—I mean, who does that? That kind of warmth stuck with me.

The chocolate at the end caught me off guard. It wasn’t like anything I’ve had back home—thick, almost gritty, rich without being too sweet. We talked about how locals avoid disposable containers (which I noticed right away), so everything felt simple but thoughtful. The evening air was cool but not cold; someone nearby played marimba on their phone while we ate. By the time we piled back into the van for our ride home, my hands smelled like lime and grilled onions. I still think about that view of Antigua’s lights as we drove back—felt like we’d been let in on something quietly special.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening street food tour in Antigua

• Meet at Cuscun cooking school
• Visit favorite street food stands
• Taste Búfalos, Shucos, Chalupas, Chocolate
• Avoid disposable containers

Top questions

What foods do you try on the Antigua evening street food tour?

You’ll taste Búfalos, Shucos (Guatemalan-style hot dogs), chalupas, and traditional Guatemalan chocolate during the tour.

Is transportation included for the Antigua street food tour?

Yes, private transportation is included as part of your evening street food tour experience.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Soda or pop is included along with your dinner during the tour.

Do you visit places outside central Antigua?

Yes, some stops are in Jocotenango and other neighborhoods surrounding Antigua.

Is this street food tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels according to the operator.

What’s included

Your evening includes private transportation between stops around Antigua and Jocotenango, dinner featuring local specialties like Búfalos and Shucos, plus soda or pop—all guided by someone who knows these streets inside out.