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.

Location:
Punta Pacifica
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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 (that Gringos refer to as the fish market).

Location:               
Casco Viejo

Segundo Muelle

Order this:      
Causa Segundo Muelle

Insider Tip:     
You have a stunning view of the ocean in this famous Peruvian restaurant. A Causa is a appetizer that has potato, crab and fish layered like a torte. 

Locations:               
Ave. Balboa & San Francisco

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.

Locations:               
San Francisco (MultiPlaza Mall) & Albrook (Albrook Mall)

Veramar

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

Insider Tip:     
The restaurant is absolute beach front. If you go for dinner, take insect repellent.

Location:               
Veracruz (than 5 minutes from Casa Bonita)

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La Strega

Order This:
Fettucini Strega

Insider Tip:
This homemade fettucine is mixed with Porcini mushrooms, truffle, Prosciutto and cream sauce, and then spooned hot into a big wheel of aged Italian parmesan cheese. The result is something you will dream about!

Locations:
Bella Vista & Costa del Este

For more inspiration, visit MelissaDarnay.com for a full wine and food blog, focusing on Panama's culinary offerings.