Zoola
On the "Gringo Trail," about midway btw. the Santiago and Panajachel docks Cuisines: ArabicAbout
This very popular place serves up hearty, healthy, and tasty fare in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Housed under a large, open-air palapa roof structure, guests get cozy in a series of spacious nooks on the floor, bedecked with woven rugs, ample pillows, and a long, low table. The menu leans heavily on Middle Eastern fare including falafel, baba ghanouj, and tabbouleh, but you can also get a range of salads, sandwiches, wraps, and more substantial main dishes like lasagna and homemade quiche. They also serve breakfast, and have a few simple rooms out back. The only downside here is that service can be interminably slow at times -- which might be a good thing as it lets your appetite gear up for the immense portions.
