The first night we arrived, this restaurant was closed and we were pretty sad, as the Lonely Planet had really recommended it so highly. However, we struck gold the second night, when we walked past and saw the lights on and smelt the wonderful aromas coming from the kitchen.
On the outside, La Luna looks very artsy with blue exterior walls painted with a moon. There were shutters across the windows and flowers growing up the walls.
We knew this place had gotten good reviews, but it was also more expensive than the other restaurants. Still, when a place is called the "best restaurant in Flores" you really can’t pass up the opportunity to go, now can you??
Well, we weren’t disappointed. The inside was as pretty as the outside with artwork and coconut and wooden masks along the walls, candles burning on each table, and a friendly atmosphere.
I ordered spicy pasta that was so delicious and not too spicy, but with a wonderful flavor. Karl ordered a creamy steak. All was washed down with red wine (Argentinean) for me and two local beers for Karl. Dessert was a simple fare of bananas, ice cream, and honey, finished with local rum that our waitress brought us for free.
All this for 250 quetzals ($30) made this our most expensive meal in Guatemala, but still, I’m sure you will agree that it was not bad at all.