🟡 OWNER / B2B PEEL BAR · The Emporium Plaza & Café Ixchel
Barrio 3 · Camino al Embarcadero · San Marcos La Laguna

The Emporium Café & Courtyard Plaza

San Marcos's iconic three-arch courtyard pavilion uniting upstairs Café & Bakery Ixchel (ceremonial cacao, espresso & vegan pastries), El Búho (vegetarian Japanese-Israeli fusion, falafel & craft kombucha), Dragon Moon Temple (artisan sushi), Jade II (Motagua jadeite gallery), and the Saturday Artisan Market.

The Emporium Courtyard Plaza San Marcos La Laguna
Café & Bakery Ixchel (Upstairs) Q20 – Q35

'Om Mani' Ceremonial Cacao & Cardamom Elixir

Elixir de Cacao Ceremonial 'Om Mani'

Whipped San Marcos ceremonial cacao steamed with highland cardamom, cinnamon, and oat or almond milk on the airy second-floor wooden deck overlooking the courtyard.

Upstairs TerraceVegan FriendlyLive Acoustic
HOURS
Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Roll ID: R108 · Perk ID: EMP-01
Café & Bakery Ixchel (Upstairs) Q30 – Q45

Warm Vegan Banana-Cacao Loaf & Highland Espresso

Pan de Banano y Cacao con Espresso de Altura

Small-batch pastries, gluten-free treats, and Lake Atitlán medium-roast espresso pulled fresh all morning on the upstairs balcony.

Breakfast & LunchFresh BakedWi-Fi
HOURS
Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Roll ID: R108 · Perk ID: EMP-02
El Búho (Courtyard Kitchen) Q40 – Q55

Handmade Falafel Pita, Hummus & Tahini Plate

Plato de Falafel Artesanal, Hummus y Tahini

Crispy herb-packed falafel, house tahini, Israeli salad, and warm pita alongside Japanese yakisoba, pad Thai, and crispy katsu tofu.

100% Vegetarian4.5★ (134 rev)Fresh Pita
HOURS
Mon–Sat 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Roll ID: R059 · Perk ID: EMP-03
El Búho (Courtyard Kitchen) Q25 – Q35

Highland Hibiscus Kombucha & Brown-Sugar Boba

Kombucha Artesanal y Boba Tea

Small-batch probiotic kombucha brewed with rosa de jamaica and ginger, plus chilled tapioca pearl milk teas served in the shaded courtyard.

House FermentedBobaCourtyard Garden
HOURS
Mon–Sat 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Roll ID: R059 · Perk ID: EMP-04
Dragon Moon Temple (Courtyard) Q50 – Q85

Atitlán Roll & Miso-Glazed Wakame Platter

Rollo Atitlán y Bandeja de Sushi Artesanal

Hand-rolled maki, avocado-mango vegetarian rolls, and fresh sushi platters prepared to order inside the right-hand courtyard pavilion.

Sushi & RollsVeg & Fish Options4.3★ (46 rev)
HOURS
Daily 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Roll ID: R107 · Perk ID: EMP-05
Jade II (The Emporium Gallery) Q150 – Q2,400+

Jade II Gallery · Carved Maya Nahuales & Cabochons

Galería Jade II · Jadeíta del Motagua y Nahuales

Courtyard branch of Jade Atitlán showcasing natural Motagua Valley lilac, black, and imperial green jadeite alongside hand-carved Cholq'ij day-sign pendants.

Authentic JadeiteChinimayá Sister ShopCustom Silver
HOURS
Daily 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Roll ID: R302 · Perk ID: EMP-06
The Emporium Naturista & Bazaar Q25 – Q180

Highland Herbal Tinctures, Raw Honey & Superfoods

Tienda Naturista, Miel Cruda y Tinturas Herbales

Curated health food store stocking local raw honeys, medicinal mushroom tinctures, spirulina, natural soaps, and highland botanical oils.

Natural ApothecaryMelipona & Raw HoneyOrganic
HOURS
Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Roll ID: R071 · Perk ID: EMP-07
The Emporium Courtyard Stage Free Entry

Saturday Artisan Market & Acoustic Open Mic Nights

Mercado Artesanal de Sábado y Noches de Micrófono Abierto

San Marcos's classic three-arch bazaar courtyard on the Camino al Embarcadero hosting Saturday makers' stalls, acoustic song circles, and community gatherings.

Three-Arch PavilionLive MusicCommunity Hub
HOURS
Saturdays & Event Evenings
Roll ID: R071 · Perk ID: EMP-08