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Where to Eat Empanadas in Panama City

Where to Eat Empanadas in Panama City - 32 places on one map, filterable by price, occasion and features. The strongest clusters are in Costa del Este, El Cangrejo and Bella Vista. No restaurant can pay to appear or rank.

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Lunch salad, club sandwich and cappuccino at Athanasiou, Albrook, Panama City

Athanasiou

Greek·$$·Albrook

8 locations
Barista pouring latte art into a Café Unido cup, Casco Viejo, Panama City

Café Unido Casco Viejo

Cafe·$$·Casco Viejo

Shrimp in cream sauce with rice and fries at La Hacienda Colombiana, Amador, Panama City

Hacienda Colombiana

Colombian·$$·Amador

Iced coffee and pastries at Kotowa Coffee House, Albrook, Panama City

Kotowa Coffee House

Cafe·$$·Albrook

3 locations
Milanesa napolitana at Los Anos Locos, Costa del Este, Panama City

Los Años Locos

Steakhouse·Costa del Este

2 locations
Storefront with the orange Super Gourmet coffee-shop sign in Casco Viejo, Panama City

Super Gourmet Restaurant

Deli·$$·Casco Viejo

Artisan cheese spread at Artisana 1984, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Artisana 1984 - by Quesos Chela

Cafe·$$·El Cangrejo

Classic Panamanian shrimp ceviche in a white bowl at Capitán Bahía, Casco Viejo, Panama City

Capitán Bahía - Cevichería

Seafood·Casco Viejo

Brunch spread with bagels, fruit platter and a tamal at Casa Sucre, Casco Viejo, Panama City

Casa Sucre Coffeehouse

Cafe·Casco Viejo

Stuffed arepas at Donde El Tio PTY, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Donde El Tío PTY

Venezuelan·El Cangrejo

Assorted deli sandwiches at Grand Deli Gourmet, Panama City

Grand Deli Gourmet

Deli·$$·Albrook

2 locations
Golfeado pastry at La Yaya, Costa del Este, Panama City

La Yaya

Venezuelan·Costa del Este

Cerro Punta salad at NIBA, Hilton Panama, Bella Vista, Panama City

NIBA PANAMA

Panamanian·Bella Vista

Fresh fruit smoothies at Organica Bites, Clayton, Panama City

Orgánica Bites Clayton

Vegan·Clayton

Bife de chorizo at Patagonia Parrilla Argentina, Costa del Este, Panama City

Patagonia

Steakhouse·Costa del Este

2 locations
Cachapa with queso guayanes at Que Riko, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Que Riko

Venezuelan·$$·El Cangrejo

Santino Cafe storefront, Bella Vista, Panama City

Santino Café

Cafe·Bella Vista

Fish sandwich with fries at The Fish Market, Calle Uruguay, Panama City

The Fish Market

Seafood·Bella Vista

Pupusa platter at Torogozas Food, Food Garden, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Torogozas Food (Pupuseria)

International·El Cangrejo

La Talanquera del Este

Venezuelan·$·Costa del Este

FAQ

Where to Eat Empanadas in Panama City

What kinds of empanadas will I find in Panama?

Two main styles: Panamanian empanadas (fried corn dough, usually filled with seasoned beef or chicken) and empanadas venezolanas, which Venezuelan migration made common city-wide. Either way they're a cheap, everywhere breakfast and snack.

How many Empanadas spots are there in Panama City?

We currently track 32 Empanadas spots across Panama City, each pinned on the map and filterable by price, neighborhood and features.

Which neighborhoods have the most Empanadas spots in Panama City?

The highest concentration right now is in Costa del Este (7), El Cangrejo (6), Bella Vista (5). Filter the map by neighborhood to see each area on its own.

What is the price range for Empanadas spots in Panama City?

Across the 32 Empanadas spots we track, prices span $–$$$ - from budget spots to higher-end. You can narrow the list to a single price band on the map.

How does EatsPanama choose which Empanadas spots to include?

Listings are compiled from public sources and owner submissions, then ordered on merit. Nothing is added or moved up for payment.

Do Empanadas spots pay to appear or rank on EatsPanama?

No - placement is never sold. Sponsored content, when it exists, is clearly labelled and kept out of the main list.