La Pulpería - San Francisco

HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Pulpo a la plancha

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Grilled octopus and ceviche are the dishes reviewers single out most.
  • Good value, with generous plates and a long cocktail happy hour.
  • Lively, warmly decorated room on a historic cobblestone street, with board games while you wait.
  • Friendly, English-speaking service.

The food

Pulpo a la plancha

Grilled octopus with sauteed potatoes; a repeat standout.

Popular
Ceviche de la casa

House ceviche in leche de tigre, served with plantain chips.

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Chicken quesadilla

Quesadilla served with fries.

Popular
Hummus with beef and pita

Hummus topped with beef, served with warm pita.

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Baby back ribs

Slow-cooked pork ribs.

Steak sandwich

Grilled steak sandwich, a casual menu staple.

Where it is

al lado de Tomillo, C. 71 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Obarrio, Panama City
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Good to know

On Calle 9a Este, Casco Antiguo, next to La Rana DoradaOpen daily from midday; kitchen runs lateCocktail happy hour (all day Mon-Wed; until 7pm Thu-Sun)Reservations accepted online, advisable on weekendsSmall, intimate space that fills up at peakCards and cash (USD)Second location in San Francisco

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 La Pulpería - San Francisco serve?

La Pulpería - San Francisco serves Spanish. The menu includes Pulpo a la plancha, Ceviche de la casa, Chicken quesadilla.

What's good at La Pulpería - San Francisco?

Grilled octopus and ceviche are the dishes reviewers single out most. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is La Pulpería - San Francisco open?

La Pulpería - San Francisco serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 11:30 AM and closes around 12:00 AM.

Does La Pulpería - San Francisco take reservations?

It lists a WhatsApp contact - the green button on this page opens the chat directly.

Where is La Pulpería - San Francisco?

al lado de Tomillo, C. 71 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Obarrio, Panama City.

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La Pulpería - San Francisco is one of 94 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Obarrio, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Italian, Burgers.

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