Guatemalan food and drink is primarily influenced by the country's Mayan and Spanish cultures. Corn, beans, rice, cheese and tortillas form the backbone of most Guatemalan meals. Meat stews (caldos) and soups (sopas) are also popular dishes.Extremely poor Guatemalans sometimes eat little more than corn, beans, and fruit.orn, beans, rice, cheese and tortillas form the backbone of most Guatemalan meals. Meat stews (caldos) and soups (sopas) are also popular dishes. Extremely poor Guatemalans sometimes eat little more than corn, beans, and fruit.