I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things about eating out is indulging in ethnic food. That just got easier to do in Panajachel, thanks to Chef Pravesh. He recently opened Delhi6, an Indian food restaurant.
Located on a terrace above Abracadabra on Calle Santander, Delhi6 Restaurant has an open-air balcony, solid wooden tables under umbrellas, and walls painted with colorful murals. The tantalizing aromas of cumin, cardamom, turmeric, and garlic scent the air, waking the senses and the belly.
Great Indian Food
I tried out the restaurant with my parents and some friends. Between us we ordered butter chicken, Kadai paneer, chicken curry, pilau, garlic naan, sides of basmati rice, and Delhi6 ginger ale to slake our thirst. After savoring all of the dishes, we agreed the food was among the best Indian cuisine we’ve tasted. (And several of us have had some really delicious Indian food in British Columbia Canada).
Chef Pravesh spent some time chatting with us and we got the chance to ask him some questions. He hails from New Delhi India where he used to love eating the amazing street food on Galī 6 (Street Six), thus the inspiration for the name of his restaurant. He moved to Guatemala in 2019 and opened his restaurant in April 2022.
What’s on the Menu at Delhi 6?
Chef Pravesh has a great selection of curries, soups, Guatemalan-inspired grilled meats, kälthi wraps, desserts and drinks.
Appetizers
- Samosas
- Delchi6 Chaat Samosas
- Chicken Tacos
- Grilled Cheese
- Spinach Cakes
- Chicken Wings
Soups and Salads
- Delhi6 Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Roasted Tomato Soup
- Chicken Shorba
Grill Out
- Sirloin Steak
- Tenderloin
- Mar y Tierra (steak and shrimp)
- Chicken
- Chicken Breast
- Ribs
- Mojarra Fish
- Fish Fillet
- Delhi6 Grillout
Curry
- Butter Chicken
- Makhani Paneer
- Chicken Tikka Massala
- Beef Tikka Massala
- Chicken Curry
- Fish Curry
- Kadai Paneer
- Chicken Kadai
- Chana Masala
- Chicken Biryani
- Beef Biryani
Kälthi Rolls (Burritos)
- Beef
- Chicken
- Cheese
Kulchäs (Quesadillas)
- Chicken
- Cheese
- Vegetarian
Burgers
- Delhi6 Burgers
Drinks
- Cardamon, Strawberry, or mango lassi
- Delhi6 Ginger Ale
- Ice Tea
- Hibiscus tea, orangeade, lemonade, horchata, tamarind drink, and sodas
- Chai Tea
- Chai Tea with Milk
- Coffee
- Coffee with Milk
- Selection of craft beers
Extra Sides
- Naan Bread
- Garlin Naan Bread
- Basmati Rice
- Jeera Rice
Desserts
- Warm Carrot Pudding (Gajar Halva)
- Rice pudding
- Indian Fritters
What about allergies?
It isn’t easy eating out on the autoimmune protocol diet, even after reintroducing rice and certain vegetables. But Chef Pravesh was awesome about it. He came over and talked with me to find out what I could and couldn’t eat. I gave him my very very long list of food restrictions, and he rose to the challenge. He made me a special rice pilau spiced with ginger and garlic and filled with delicious bits of chicken and vegetables. It’s the best meal I’ve had at a restaurant in a long time.
If you have food restrictions or are gluten-free, I’m sure he’d be glad to make something special order.
Information about Delhi6 Indian Restaurant
Hours: Delhi6 Indian Restaurant is open from 12 pm to 9:30 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Location: On Calle Santander above Abracadabra.
See the location of Delhi6 on Google Maps.
Social Media: You can follow them on Instagram @Delhi6.gt.
Accessibility: Delhi6 Restaurant is not wheelchair accessible. You must go up a flight of stairs to access the balcony restaurant.
Conclusion
If you love the flavors of India, be sure to stop by Delhi6 Restaurant. Take your friends, try a bunch of dishes, and don’t forget to order a bunch of sides of their garlic naan bread. For another great restaurant with spectacular Indian curries, be sure not to miss Cafe Fe in San Marcos.