En La Fonda, Panamá

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$12 to $28 a main (shared platters $25 to $35)How we list and verify
Fried fish in escabeche with patacones, salad and rice on the signature fish-shaped platter at En La Fonda, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Surtido Panameno
  • Typical spend: $12 to $28 a main (shared platters $25 to $35)
  • One of 12 Panamanian spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Live entertainment - traditional music, dancing and audience interaction, with a DJ/karaoke later.
  • Large, abundant portions and shared platters.
  • Authentic, traditional Panamanian dishes with regional decor.
  • Positioned as a cultural, heritage-dining experience.

The food

Surtido Panameno$25

Mixed Panamanian platter, a signature shared format.

Popular
Sancocho de gallina a la lena$8

Wood-fired hen sancocho, a classic Panamanian soup.

Popular
Ropa vieja$15.50

Shredded braised beef.

Arroz con pollo$15

Panamanian chicken and rice.

Chicharron glaseado$11.95

Tamarind-glazed fried pork.

Ceviche de camaron$7.50

Shrimp ceviche.

Where it is

Av. Eloy Alfaro, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

On Av. Eloy Alfaro, Casco Antiguo (relocated here in 2024)Reservations recommended, especially for the showPrivate event / group salon spaces availableDelivery offeredBest experienced as a group

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat eveningsWeekend nights draw the crowd
Easy tableWeekday lunchQuick, easy seat
Sweet spotThu, 6-7 PMEarly dinner before it fills

Frequently asked

What kind of food does En La Fonda, Panamá serve?

En La Fonda, Panamá serves Panamanian. The menu includes Surtido Panameno, Sancocho de gallina a la lena, Ropa vieja.

What's good at En La Fonda, Panamá?

Live entertainment - traditional music, dancing and audience interaction, with a DJ/karaoke later. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

How much does a meal at En La Fonda, Panamá cost?

Based on its published menu, dishes run $7.50 to $25.00 ($$ overall).

When is En La Fonda, Panamá open?

En La Fonda, Panamá serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 11:00 AM and closes around 11:30 PM.

Where is En La Fonda, Panamá?

Av. Eloy Alfaro, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Around Casco Viejo

En La Fonda, Panamá is one of 149 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Casco Viejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, Panamanian.

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