Marimbas Guatemalan Bakery & Restaurant

The food was fantastic, and the staff were super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

Kind of a "love at first sight" restaurant. Definitely small, but bigger than hole in the wall. Its well decorated and the vibe gives you a small escape from the USA as soon as you walk in. They even serve food out of cute terracotta pots allowing you to really feel like you are out of the country. The family running the place are so warm and inviting. They make you feel at home and check on you often as they bring out your food. I have only tried two items so far, but I am sure to pop in often and run through the menu. I started with the Churrasquitos, which is marinated steak, rice ane beans. It was incredible! Then I tried the Atol Blanco, a corn based drink. It was wonderfully dense and homey, but I'm not sure it will appease the typical American palette.

We had lunch on a weekday and really enjoyed it. It was quite when we got there at noon, but filled up later.The restaurant has so much personality with framed family photos on the wall, colorful kites and plants. The food was so good! We got several small plates, which I recommend so you can try as many dishes as possible. They also had some interesting drinks (atol). I'd come back with a larger group to share more items. There were so many other things on the menu to try. They also had samples of pan and cookies, which were such a sweet treat. You can pick some up for breakfast the next day to enjoy with café de olla.It's a family-owned business with so much personality and they're happy to share pieces of their culture with you. The open kitchen is also a welcoming feature.

We heard about this place through my mom scrolling through facebook and once we seen what items they had on the menu, we went the next day to try it out. when you walk in you can scan for the menu or look at the one they might have in the basket. Once you know what you're ordering, you go up to the left and order at the register. We got the following food items:Guatemalan TamalesChuchitoPepianCaldo de ResHilachasRellenitos de platano to goEverything was delicious. The pepian, caldo & hilachas came with rice and fresh homemade tortillas. When you run out of tortillas you just ask for more for the table. They have these Guatemalan cookies (Champurradas) that are of the perfect sweetness that you can even have with your coffee. Yum! I wanted to try the melon smoothie but they didn't have it that day. I will hopefully try it next time. It's a small restaurant and the place was packed on a Sunday but we didn't have to wait much to get an available table cleaned up so we can sit. There is some seating outside as well. My one issue I had was that the chicken in the pepian was a bit tough. I expect the chicken to fall off the bone in a stew like dish. The family that runs the place are a sweet caring bunch. They're always on alert to make sure you have everything you need and want at your table. I recommend this place and is certified authentic Guatemalan. How do I know ? because my hubby and his side of family is Guatemalan and they cook those yummy dishes, so I have high expectations for certain dishes in particular.

The staff was very friendly and helpful, loved the food and the bakery options. The atmosphere was comfortable and the decor was lovely.

This place is amazing! We stopped in because we thought it was a bakery but it's also a restaurant. It's neighborhood family owned and beautifully decorated with colorful details. The employees are very friendly and very open to explain the staples of Guatemalan cuisine. When we were there, the owner was welcoming patrons and also giving tastes of different baked goods. The owner's mother is the chef and everything looks great and it tastes even better. I'm a big fan of the breads, their texture is soft and they have just the perfect level of sweetness. I also tried the arroz con leche, which I tend to be picky about, drink and enjoyed it (my mom is Colombian and it tasted like hers haha). We also tried the doblada and were impressed with how it was presented/dressed. I'm very pleased that it's not just a bakery and also a restaurant. We will be back!

We just got back from the most epic trip to Guatemala so we were happy to hear about this new restaurant! And it did not disappoint! Dare I say the pepian was better than the ones we had in Antigua? It's true though. The relleno was also super delicious. So happy to have a taste of Guatemala nearby

I had the pleasure of dining at this new Guatemalan restaurant with my friends, and it was an incredible experience! The food was absolutely delicious--every dish was bursting with authentic flavors that took me straight to Guatemala. The service was so cordial, making us feel genuinely welcomed and appreciated. The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfectly capturing the essence of Guatemalan culture. I can't wait to come back and try more from their menu!

The food was really delicious! Austin food is regularly overhyped, but this spot delivered. Authentic and flavorful. I've been to Guatemala multiple times, and to be honest, the local cuisine is good, but nothing to write home about. Marimbas serves those traditional dishes, but packed with flavor. Highlights were the pepian and the chile relleno! Super friendly staff too. Answered all of our questions about the dishes we weren't familiar with. Highly recommend.

Amazing Food! Great for however hungry you are: a snack, a drink, a full meal. Service was quick and the restaurant was very clean and friendly.