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Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá

Panamanian$$~Casco Viejo
Perfect forVegetarian and veganCevicheSancocho
$7 to $26 a mainHow we list and verify
Whole fried red snapper (pargo frito) served with rice, a signature Pa at Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Fish ceviche
  • Typical spend: $7 to $26 a main
  • One of 12 Panamanian spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Authentic traditional Panamanian flavors with fresh ingredients
  • Attentive, friendly service and good value with generous portions
  • Atmospheric historic-bank setting on the cathedral plaza

The food

Fish ceviche$8

Fish cured in lime, finished with ripe plantain.

Popular
Chicken carimañolas$8

Fried cassava fritters stuffed with chicken (3 pieces).

Popular
Red snapper 'a lo macho'
Red snapper 'a lo macho'$26

Breaded snapper in a mixed-seafood sauce.

Popular
Sancocho$7

Traditional Panamanian chicken-and-root-vegetable soup.

Popular
Panamanian-style vegetable rice$15

Seasoned rice with vegetables.

Fried snapper in escabeche$25

Fried snapper in a tangy pickled sauce.

Where it is

PH Plaza Catedral, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Vegetarian optionsReservations by phone or emailVegetarian options availableFamily/friends-oriented seatingRuns Panamanian cooking classesHours: Mon-Wed 11-21, Thu-Sat 11-21:30, Sun 11-20

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 Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá serve?

Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá serves Panamanian. The menu includes Fish ceviche, Chicken carimañolas, Red snapper 'a lo macho'.

What's good at Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá?

Authentic traditional Panamanian flavors with fresh ingredients. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

How much does a meal at Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá cost?

Based on its published menu, dishes run $7.00 to $26.00 ($$ overall).

When is Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá open?

Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 11:00 AM and closes around 9:00 PM.

Does Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá have vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?

The listing notes Vegetarian options. Options can change, so confirm with the restaurant when you go.

Where is Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá?

PH Plaza Catedral, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá 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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