El Caribe Restaurant

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Grandma-style oxtail stew at El Caribe Restaurant, El Cangrejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Grilled fish

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Long-running (since 2009) authentic Caribbean/costeno kitchen with scratch-made sauces
  • Chef-led with an emphasis on fresh ingredients
  • Well placed on Via Argentina in the heart of El Cangrejo

The food

Grilled fish

Fresh whole or filleted fish off the grill.

Popular
Jerk chicken

Caribbean-spiced chicken.

Popular
Oxtail

Braised oxtail, singled out by diners as tender and savory.

Popular
Curry goat

Goat in a spiced Caribbean curry.

Rice and peas

Classic Caribbean rice cooked with beans/peas.

Ceviche

Citrus-cured seafood starter.

Where it is

Vía Argentina 12, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
El Cangrejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Caribbean / costenoEstablished 2009Chef-led (Maritza Ellis)Via Argentina / El Cangrejo

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 El Caribe Restaurant serve?

El Caribe Restaurant serves Caribbean. The menu includes Grilled fish, Jerk chicken, Oxtail.

What's good at El Caribe Restaurant?

Long-running (since 2009) authentic Caribbean/costeno kitchen with scratch-made sauces. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is El Caribe Restaurant open?

El Caribe Restaurant serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 11:30 AM and closes around 11:30 PM.

Where is El Caribe Restaurant?

Vía Argentina 12, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, El Cangrejo, Panama City.

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Around El Cangrejo

El Caribe Restaurant 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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