Our Story
Family-Run Guatemalan Restaurant in Jupiter, FL
A family dream, brought from Guatemala to the heart of Jupiter.
Welcome to La Esquina Guatemalteca
La Esquina Guatemalteca — "The Guatemalan Corner" — is more than a restaurant. It's our family's way of sharing the authentic tastes, traditions, and warmth of Guatemala right here in Jupiter. We opened in December 2018, fulfilling a lifelong dream: to bring homemade Guatemalan flavors to our community and create a place that feels like home for everyone who walks through the door.
Huehuetenango → Jupiter
A dream rooted in Huehuetenango
I'm Silvia Cano, originally from Huehuetenango, Guatemala. I learned to cook in the family restaurant of my husband Santos' mother — every dish made with love and intuition, no written recipes, just the perfect touch. When we moved to Jupiter with our young sons, Santos Cano Vasquez and William Cano, Guatemala came with us through the kitchen.
As the Palm Beach Post shared in 2019, our boys may not remember much of the homeland — they were kids when we arrived — but they've always tasted it in the food I make. "It's literally all about her touch," William says. And Santos adds, "This really brings me happiness to see my worlds come together."
Opening La Esquina Guatemalteca was my way of sharing that joy: authentic dishes like our famous churrasco, unique Guatemalan enchiladas, hearty soups, and sweet rellenitos — all tweaked fresh each day with the same family love.
"Muy feliz" — very happy — that's how I feel every day in this kitchen.
Today, our whole family runs this place: Santos and I in the heart of it, with our sons helping front-of-house. We're proud to serve neighbors, families, vacationers, and college students alike — creating a welcoming corner where everyone feels at home.
What makes us special
Real Guatemalan, not "Mexican adjacent."
We celebrate the real differences in Guatemalan cuisine — thicker tortillas, black beans, fresh hibiscus waters, clay-mug atole, and our signature La Parrillada platter. Everything is homemade, rooted in tradition, and served with the warmth of family.
We're growing to bring more of it to you: expanded dine-in with our new cocktail bar, high-end catering, and our Guatamigos food truck ready for any gathering.
7+
Years serving Jupiter
100%
Family-owned & operated
Daily
Fresh handmade tortillas
5+
Premier venues we cater
Whether you're craving authentic flavors, a family meal, or catering for your next event, we're here with open arms.
Visit us at 200 Hibiscus St, Jupiter, FL 33458 — your Guatemalan corner awaits.