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Restaurante El Trapiche

Panamanian$$Bella Vista
Perfect forDate nightWith a viewSancocho
$8 to $15 a mainHow we list and verify
Panamanian ceviche in a coconut shell with patacones at El Trapiche, Bella Vista, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Sancocho panameno
  • Typical spend: $8 to $15 a main
  • One of 7 Panamanian spots in Bella Vista

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Traditional Panamanian country cooking
  • Signature hojaldre (fried-dough) sandwiches
  • Long-standing local institution (since 1983)

The food

Sancocho panameno

Traditional chicken-and- name root soup

Popular
Emparedados de hojaldre

House-specialty fried-dough sandwiches

Popular
Ropa vieja

Shredded beef stewed with vegetables in red sauce

Popular
Pollo frito

Crispy Panamanian-style fried chicken

Tasting sampler

Mixed plate of typical Panamanian dishes from the interior

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Where it is

Calle 51 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Bella Vista, Panama City
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Good to know

Albrook Mall, Pasillo de la Cebra (near the national bus terminal)Mon-Sat 10:30am-11pm, Sun 10am-11pmAlso a flagship in El Cangrejo

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMPrime weekend dinner service
Easy tableTue-WedQuieter room, easier reservation
Sweet spotThu, 7:30 PMFull service, calmer pace

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Restaurante El Trapiche serve?

Restaurante El Trapiche serves Panamanian. The menu includes Sancocho panameno, Emparedados de hojaldre, Ropa vieja.

What's good at Restaurante El Trapiche?

Traditional Panamanian country cooking. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Restaurante El Trapiche open?

Restaurante El Trapiche serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 7:00 AM and closes around 10:30 PM.

Where is Restaurante El Trapiche?

Calle 51 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Bella Vista, Panama City.

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Around Bella Vista

Restaurante El Trapiche is one of 232 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in Bella Vista, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, Burgers.

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