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Diacá.

Perched on an industrial rooftop in Santa Catarina Pinula, Diacá is less a traditional restaurant and more a sensory study of Guatemalan biodiversity. Chef Debora Fadul centers the experience on "Agriculturio," a tasting menu that sources ingredients from across the country’s 23 regions. The space balances a clean, modern aesthetic with earthy installations, including century-old coffee plants suspended from the ceiling. Service is highly interactive; staff lead diners through the cultural lineage of native maize and melipona honey, often turning the meal into a narrative journey. Rather than relying on familiar flavor profiles, the kitchen prioritizes the raw essence of endemic produce, resulting in a cerebral, highly localized menu that feels deeply connected to the soil. It is a vital stop for those looking to understand the intersection of ancestral farming and modern gastronomy.

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Neighborhood
Santa Catarina Pinula
Address
Km.7, Cámara Guatemalteca de la Construcción Colonia el Prado, Carr. Antigua al Salvador, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
Phone
4007 8164
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Santa Catarina Pinula
14.566°N · -90.481°W
14.5655°N-90.4814°WSanta Catarina Pinula
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