Café Bilal

Middle Eastern$$Costa del Este
$6 to $15 a dishHow we list and verify
Lebanese stew at Cafe Bilal, Costa del Este, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Hummus
  • Typical spend: $6 to $15 a dish
  • One of the few Middle Eastern kitchens in Costa del Este

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Authentic Lebanese cooking with a wide mezze-to-grill range
  • Generous portions and value for the quality
  • Hospitable touches such as complimentary Lebanese tea and dessert to close the meal

The food

Hummus

Classic chickpea-and-tahini dip, available plain or topped with meat.

Popular
Falafel

Fried chickpea fritters, a house staple.

Popular
Kibbe frito

Fried bulgur-and-meat croquettes.

Shawarma de carne

Spit-roasted seasoned beef.

Popular
Sambusek / fatayer de queso

Baked or fried cheese-filled Lebanese pastries.

Warak inab

Stuffed grape leaves.

Where it is

Av. Costa del Mar, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Costa del Este, Panama City
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Good to know

Cards and cash acceptedParking availableAccessible facilitiesComplimentary Lebanese tea and dessertHours roughly Mon-Fri 12-10pm, Sat 12-11pm, Sun 12-10pm; confirm

Best time to go

BusiestSat-Sun, 9 AM-12 PMWeekend brunch is the peak
Easy tableWeekday morningsCalm, easy to get a table
Sweet spotSun, 8:30-9:30 AMFresh and unhurried before the brunch wave

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Café Bilal serve?

Café Bilal serves Middle Eastern. The menu includes Hummus, Falafel, Kibbe frito.

What's good at Café Bilal?

Authentic Lebanese cooking with a wide mezze-to-grill range. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Café Bilal open?

Café Bilal serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 11:00 AM and closes around 12:00 AM.

Where is Café Bilal?

Av. Costa del Mar, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Costa del Este, Panama City.

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Around Costa del Este

Café Bilal is one of 148 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Costa del Este, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Italian, Pizza.

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