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Fonda Lo Que Hay

Panamanian$$Casco Viejo
Perfect forCevicheCocktail bars
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Interior dining room with a bookshelf wall and the “Lo Que Hay” neon sign at Fonda Lo Que Hay, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Yuca tostada with tuna
  • One of 12 Panamanian spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Elevated versions of Panamanian comfort staples, with the fried chicken a favorite.
  • The yuca-tuna tostada and octopus ceviche are the most-cited signatures.
  • A daily-changing, local-ingredient-driven menu (once a dish sells out, it is gone).
  • Buzzy, neon-lit, corrugated-metal room that feels more like a cocktail bar than a fonda.

The food

Yuca tostada with tuna

Toasted cassava tostada topped with tuna carpaccio and onion ceviche, a permanent signature.

Popular
Octopus ceviche with fried plantain

Octopus ceviche served with fried plantain rounds.

Popular
Fried chicken with mashed potatoes

Fried chicken with mash and gravy, an elevated comfort plate.

Popular
Pork belly sandwich

Pernil sandwich with pigeon-pea hummus, culantro mayo and pickles.

Concolon

Crispy pot-bottom rice, usually available.

Raspao

Shaved ice with natural fruit juices, a signature dessert.

Where it is

XF27+RH7 Edificio el Colegio, C. José D. de la Obaldía, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

In Casco Antiguo, near sister bar Barcito de EnfrenteMostly walk-in - only about a third of tables are reservable; expect to queueReservations Wed-Fri taken until 7pm, then first-come; Sat-Sun reservations at noon onlyRoughly midday to 10pm (later Fri-Sat); closed MondayCasual

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

Notable mentions

Featured on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants extended list (51-100) across 2022-2025, leading that list in 2023.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Fonda Lo Que Hay serve?

Fonda Lo Que Hay serves Panamanian. The menu includes Yuca tostada with tuna, Octopus ceviche with fried plantain, Fried chicken with mashed potatoes.

What's good at Fonda Lo Que Hay?

Elevated versions of Panamanian comfort staples, with the fried chicken a favorite. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Fonda Lo Que Hay open?

Fonda Lo Que Hay serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 11:00 PM.

Where is Fonda Lo Que Hay?

XF27+RH7 Edificio el Colegio, C. José D. de la Obaldía, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Fonda Lo Que Hay 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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