Cholo Grill

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Seafood rice with fried plantains at Cholo Grill, El Cangrejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Sopa (hot soup)
  • One of 10 Panamanian spots in El Cangrejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Open 24 hours - a reliable option for early mornings, post-nightlife and off-hour meals
  • Home-style Panamanian food at casual prices
  • Easy to reach from the Via Argentina metro in El Cangrejo

The food

Sopa (hot soup)

Hearty hot soup they promote as a late-night revive-you dish.

Popular
Ceviche

Panamanian-style citrus-cured seafood.

Desayunos / almuerzos tipicos

Traditional Panamanian breakfasts and set lunches served all day.

Where it is

Vía Argentina diagonal a la famarcia, Metro Plus, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
El Cangrejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Open 24 hoursTwo locations (El Cangrejo + 5 de Mayo)Delivery availableCasual / tipico

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMWeekend dinner is busiest
Easy tableMon-Tue eveningsRelaxed, easy to seat
Sweet spotThu, 7 PMDinner buzz without the wait

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Cholo Grill serve?

Cholo Grill serves Panamanian. The menu includes Sopa (hot soup), Ceviche, Desayunos / almuerzos tipicos.

What's good at Cholo Grill?

Open 24 hours - a reliable option for early mornings, post-nightlife and off-hour meals. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Cholo Grill open?

Cholo Grill serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 4:00 AM and closes around 10:00 PM.

Where is Cholo Grill?

Vía Argentina diagonal a la famarcia, Metro Plus, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, El Cangrejo, Panama City.

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Around El Cangrejo

Cholo Grill is one of 231 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in El Cangrejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, International.

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