Take a Foodie Tour of Panama

If you’d like to take a self-guided foodie tour, here are a few favorite items at local restaurants. For a fun afternoon, go to 3 or 4 places, order just one thing at each place, and share. Or, if you’d like, we can arrange half-day transportation for you so you can relax and have fun.
 
Have fun, and happy tasting!

Darna's Deli

Order this:
Labneh cheese dip with homemade bread sticks

Insider Tip: 
Kosher deli. Closed Saturdays.

Area:
Punta Pacifica
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Ciao (at the Hard Rock Hotel)

Order this:      
Lobster roll sandwich & a lychee martini

Insider Tip:     
On the second level, up the escalator. You can eat in the restaurant or bar area.

Area:             
Ave. Balboa

The Fish Market (Food Truck)

Order this:      
Fish tacos

Insider Tip:     
This is a food truck, not to be confused with fresh seafood market Mercado de Mariscos.

Area:               
Casco Viejo

Casa Nolita

Order this:      
Mini sliders (the best in Panama!)

Insider Tip:     
When you’re there, you feel like you’re on a country estate rather than in the heart of the city.

Area:               
Bella Vista

Paul's

Order this:      
Beef Tartine

Insider Tip:     
Paul’s is a French chain that is over 125 years old. They know what they’re doing.

Area:               
San Francisco (MultiPlaza Mall)

Veramar

Order this:      
Lobster Cocktail (appetizer) – called “Coctel de Langosta”

Insider Tip:     
This is served warm in a pink mayo sauce. I prefer it cold, so I order it "to go" and stick it in the fridge. 

Area:               
Veracruz… less than 5 minutes from Casa Bonita

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Tomillo's

Order This:
Chicken Flatbread pizza

Insider Tip:
The outdoor area is in between several old buildings and is reminiscent of dining in a Roman ruin. Dinner by candlelight is spectacular outside!

Area:
Casco Viejo