I love it when Wichita’s food scene adds more diversity. This time it comes by way of Guatemaltecos, Wichita’s only fully-dedicated Guatemalan restaurant.
It recently opened in the former La Puerto Mexican Fast Food space that was only open for a few months.
1710 S. West St., Wichita, KS 67213
316-207-4072
Open Daily: 7am – 9pm
Cash/Card Accepted
The building which has been home to multiple restaurants over the years was given a bit of a facelift with a fresh coat of paint and even a patio out front that’s nearly complete.
Seating inside is nearly identical as many previous restaurants.
Guatemaltecos is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was told breakfast is available from 7am to 11am. From there, the rest of the menu is open.
Glancing through the menu, I asked for suggestions and the first one that came up was Pepián De Gallina. Apparently, it’s the national dish of Guatemala and is a traditional stew prepared with hen and a rich roasted sauce. It only made sense to order that along with some taco de res which was grilled carne asada.
The tacos were alright, and the sauce definitely helped.
But the true winner for me was the Pepián De Gallina which I’d probably best describe as chicken soup in a thick sauce.
The broth really made it. It was rich, thick with a texture of mole. The flavor was certainly unique, kind of nutty, and definitely some tomato flavor mixed in with several spices. There was even a small bit of heat in each spoonful. The dish was served with tortillas and rice.
Everything was great including the meat which was very tender. Even though it’s summer, it was still fantastic and probably even better in the winter.
Final thoughts on Guatemaltecos:
I walked away a big fan of Gautemaltecos. The ladies working were very pleasant and answered all the questions I had. My stew was incredible, portion sizes were also nice.
My biggest concern is the location. The building at 1710 S. West Street has been through so much turnover and not much staying power from any restaurant there over the past handful of years.
I’d love to see Guatemaltacos succeed but being a niche restaurant along with an area that isn’t highly populated with other businesses and restaurants is an uphill battle.
Here’s to the best and the support of Wichita foodies who love an adventure and trying new things.
Guatemaltecos menu:
Happy Dining,
Eddy
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