La Yaya

Golfeado pastry at La Yaya, Costa del Este, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Empanadas
  • One of 5 Venezuelan spots in Costa del Este

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Well-liked empanadas and Venezuelan-style baked snacks
  • Artisanal breads and breakfast items across a broad menu
  • Open all day for breakfast through dinner

The food

Empanadas

Filled fried turnovers, repeatedly singled out as among the best in the area.

Popular
Cachitos

Venezuelan-style filled bread rolls.

Popular
Tequenos

Fried cheese-filled dough sticks.

Popular
Cachapas

Sweet corn pancakes, typically folded with cheese.

Arepas

Cornmeal patties with various fillings.

House breads

Artisanal breads and specialty baked goods.

Where it is

2G8P+PMW, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama
Costa del Este, Panama City
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Good to know

Artisanal bakery itemsBreakfast, lunch, and dinnerOrdering via WhatsApp, ASAP, and Uber EatsHours roughly 7am-8pm; confirmIn Plaza Galeria del Este, Boulevard Costa del Este

Best time to go

BusiestSat-Sun, 9 AM-12 PMWeekend brunch is the peak
Easy tableWeekday morningsCalm, easy to get a table
Sweet spotSun, 8:30-9:30 AMFresh and unhurried before the brunch wave

Frequently asked

What kind of food does La Yaya serve?

La Yaya serves Venezuelan. The menu includes Empanadas, Cachitos, Tequenos.

What's good at La Yaya?

Well-liked empanadas and Venezuelan-style baked snacks. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is La Yaya open?

La Yaya serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 7:00 AM and closes around 8:00 PM.

Where is La Yaya?

2G8P+PMW, Panama City, Panamá Province, Panama, Costa del Este, Panama City.

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Around Costa del Este

La Yaya is one of 148 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Costa del Este, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Italian, Pizza.

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