Authentic Guatemalan food spread at Chapin's Kitchen
Authentic Guatemalan Kitchen · Los Angeles

Taste of
Guatemala
in Every Bite

Chapin's Kitchen brings the soul of Guatemalan homemade cooking straight to Los Angeles. Every dish is a love letter to our roots — slow-cooked, handcrafted, and bursting with flavor.

4.9 Star Rating
Family Owned & Operated
Fresh Daily Ingredients
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Pepián de Pollo Kak'ik Turkey Soup Tamales Guatemaltecos Hilachas con Arroz Atol de Elote Chiles Rellenos Pepián de Pollo Kak'ik Turkey Soup Tamales Guatemaltecos Hilachas con Arroz Atol de Elote Chiles Rellenos
15+
Years Serving LA
500+
Weekly Guests
40+
Authentic Dishes
4.9
Google Rating
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Dishes Made With Tradition

Every morning our kitchen comes alive with the aromas of Guatemala. These are the dishes our guests travel across LA to eat.

Fan Favorite
Pepián de Pollo - traditional Guatemalan chicken stew
Stew

Pepián de Pollo

Rich Guatemalan chicken stew in a toasted seed and chili sauce, slow-simmered and served with rice and tortillas.

Chef's Pick
Kak'ik - Guatemalan turkey soup
Soup

Kak'ik de Pavo

Sacred Guatemalan turkey soup with ancient Mayan spices — a ceremonial dish brought to your table with reverence.

Hilachas - Guatemalan shredded beef with potatoes
Entrée

Hilachas con Arroz

Tender shredded beef in a tomatillo and tomato sauce with soft potatoes, served over fragrant white rice.

Tamales Guatemaltecos - traditional Guatemalan tamales
Classic

Tamales Guatemaltecos

Handmade in banana leaf wraps, filled with seasoned pork and colorful recado — just like abuela made them.

Chef preparing authentic Guatemalan food at Chapin's Kitchen

Head Chef

Familia Chapin

"Cooking is how we share
our culture with LA."