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Where to Eat Patacones in Panama City

Where to Eat Patacones in Panama City - 25 places on one map, filterable by price, occasion and features. The strongest clusters are in El Cangrejo, Albrook and Bella Vista. No restaurant can pay to appear or rank.

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Wooden bar with a backlit bottle shelf and lounge seating at Pedro Mandinga Rum Bar, Casco Viejo, Panama City

Pedro Mandinga Rum Bar

Bar·$$·Casco Viejo

Whole grilled fish plated on a banana leaf with lime at Aya la Vida, Casco Viejo, Panama City

Aya la Vida Restaurante

Panamanian·$$·Casco Viejo

Pollo a la napolitana lunch plate at La Esquinita Gourmet, Panama City

La Esquinita Gourmet

Panamanian·$$$·El Cangrejo

Breakfast plate at Mercadito del Cangrejo, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Mercadito del Cangrejo

Panamanian·El Cangrejo

Tajadas con queso at Al Estilo Nica, Bella Vista, Panama City

Al estilo nica Panamá

American·Bella Vista

Breaded fish plate with patacones at Burger Grill, Ciudad del Saber, Panama City

Burger Grill

Burgers·Clayton

CONCOLON PANAMANIAN STREET FOOD in Bella Vista, Panama City

CONCOLON PANAMANIAN STREET FOOD

Pizza·Bella Vista

Shrimp patacones at Del Mar Al Campo, Albrook, Panama City

Del Mar Al Campo

Seafood·Albrook

Open-air terrace bar with string lights and palms at Finca del Mar, Casco Viejo, Panama City

Finca Del Mar

Seafood·$$$·Casco Viejo

Fishlovers in El Cangrejo, Panama City

Fishlovers

Seafood·El Cangrejo

Prawns in white sauce at Peach Fuzz International, Panama City

Peach Fuzz International

Seafood·Albrook

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

Que Riko

Venezuelan·$$·El Cangrejo

Picanha croquettes at Raza, Costa del Este, Panama City

Raza

Steakhouse·Costa del Este

BBQ pork sandwich at Slabon, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Slabón

Burgers·$$·El Cangrejo

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Lobster platter at Tu Fresca Langosta Cevicheria Tio Sam Gourmet, Panama City

Tu Fresca Langosta Cevichería Tio Sam Gourmet

Seafood·Bella Vista

Chicken fingers and fries at Wimpys, Costa del Este, Panama City

Wimpys Costa del Este

Venezuelan·Costa del Este

Venezuelan-style burger at Wimpys, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Wimpys El Cangrejo

Burgers·El Cangrejo

Rincon Isleno

Caribbean·Calidonia

Teatro Escondido

Burgers·Albrook

De La Granja Steak house & Bar

Steakhouse·El Cangrejo

FAQ

Where to Eat Patacones in Panama City

What are patacones?

Patacones are green plantains sliced, fried, smashed flat, then fried again until golden - a savoury staple served alongside almost everything, from fried fish to breakfast platters, with just a pinch of salt.

How many Patacones spots are there in Panama City?

We currently track 25 Patacones spots across Panama City, each pinned on the map and filterable by price, neighborhood and features.

Which neighborhoods have the most Patacones spots in Panama City?

The highest concentration right now is in El Cangrejo (8), Albrook (5), Bella Vista (3). Filter the map by neighborhood to see each area on its own.

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

Across the 25 Patacones 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 Patacones 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 Patacones 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.