En La Fonda, Panamá
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We love it! 5 stars aren't nearly enough. Now, every time we have friends visit Panama, we will bring them to En La Fonda. It is a unique, very fun experience. The food is delicious, and the Margaritas are some of the best we've ever tasted. Prices are very reasonable considering the exceptional experience you will have. This is where Panamanians go to celebrate their special occasions. For Panamanians, it evokes special memories of family get-togethers at grandma's house. So - expect great food and warm hospitality - there's an incredible live music show (it's not long, so it doesn't dominate your meal), there are pretty, floral, mismatched plates, aluminum(?) water glasses plus tables and tablecloths like a Panamanian abuela would have in her home. Take some time to explore all of the rooms in the restaurant. We had fun looking at the murals on the walls - they're a combination of great photography, painting and sculpture to create a 3D experience. We really got a kick out of identifying places we'd like to visit and places that we've been. We were amazed that the plantains in the dugout canoe were real. Just changing them up requires a level of dedication! We sat a spell in the rocking chairs on the adobe walled porch, and we took some great photos with the in house Diablo Rojo! That was especially fun for us as the day before, we'd done a day trip to the Portobelo area where the Diablo Rojos still run all day and on a fairly regular schedule. Oh, and one of the wall murals was Fort Santiago - we were there on our Portobelo area trip. On a Saturday night, there were multiple generations having fun, from little kids to seniors. We danced, including a conga line that really made us feel like we were taking part in a big, family celebration. We finished the evening with both our bellies and our hearts full. We speak only a little Spanish the staff speak a little English and with the ease of the online menu and a translate app, communication was easy. We're already looking forward to our next visit. There's valet parking if you're driving - there's an indoor parking lot. If arriving on foot or by Uber, you'll find the entrance in what looks like an office building. The door is between other restaurant patios. It is up one floor. Take the stairs or an elevator. And have fun!!!
Anne-Marie SweeneyAnne-Marie Sweeney
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This is a great restaurant for tourists and locals alike. The food is fantastic and the ambiance is different than anything you have ever experienced. They have a dance show at 8pm, but call to make sure you get a table reservation with a good view. They serve all the panamenian tipical food and some delicious cocktails. I had the diablico cocktail, which was sweet and a tad spicy, but delicious. We ordered the appetizer "carne en palito" which meat on a stick, but with a very tasty sauce. I had "El mono" which is rice and pigeon beans with chicken creole sauce and fried plantain. My wife had chicken sancocho soup and our friends had the "camarones al ajillo en cama de patacon" shimp in garlic sauce with fried smashed green plantains, and "tortillas con ropa vieja" which is a thick corn tortilla toped with shredded beef. We missed the show, but our friends enjoyed the ambiance. Every plate was very good and a good representation of tipical panamenian cuisine. This restaurant gets my full recomendatiin for anyone visiting Panama City!
Charles StrangCharles Strang
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Wow this place amazing and very authentic 👏🏽 from the first point of contact which was calling to make a reservation until the moment you leave the staff makes you feel very welcome and engage. I LOVE the atmosphere you feel like you are in different parts of the country at once the even have half of a bus inside the place (Diablo Rojo). Live shows that are a complete delight. You get to use prompts and feel like you are part of the show. The prices are really good and the portions are huge both days we went we still has food to go. But this is a must while visiting Panamá you get the taste and feel of the country in one place also everything was freshly made. One of my new favorites. A gift shop is also conveniently located adjacent to the restaurant. Ojueeee 🤭
G DeCoteauG DeCoteau
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Overall we had a really great time. Food- menu is in several languages and offering traditional Panamanian cuisine. Everything we had was good portion sizes, flavorful, and good presentation. Service- everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful. There was a language barrier but shoutout to Mariella for taking great care of us. Vibes- it was a lively dining experience. There was Panamanian dancing and singing, audience interactions, patty bus, a DJ, and later karaoke. Decor- colorful and vibrant. Great for groups, families, friends, anyone looking for an experience. My only negative was that it took 45 minutes for them to bring our checks to us. If you’re going to Panama City, make a reservation and check it out!
Sharlene SimonSharlene Simon
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Tried more (new) Panamanian food that included an appetizers sampler. All were pretty good-except the fried porkrinds,, but I never liked them to begin with. Carne on a stick, and a pork with fried plantain, peas & rice dishes... The dancers/entertainers were colorful & energetic with good patron participatWould've enjoyed more of they were bilingual..sometimes. Booked thru Expedia w/no problem. However, our requested hotel pickup never showed. I would like to return to that lil hub again & visit some of the other businesses. Btw if you're 55yrs or older, be sure to ask for your "senior" discount. Stay Safe 😷 DIVA
Diva ThomasDiva Thomas
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No esperábamos un lugar tan bien pensado. Muy bonito. Realmente recrea una fundida de "allá donde uno". Muy amplio y plagado de detalles típicos panameños. El personal muy agradable y pendiente. Tuvimos la oportunidad de conocer a Paulette; nos contó su historia. Una persona muy sencilla y agradable. El concepto que tiene de trabajo colaborativo con diferentes personas, es sumamente humano. Felicitaciones querida, bravo¡ Vamos a los alimentos: La carta de menú es muy bien presentada y evoca un lugar muy muy tipo fonda. Su menú incluye alimentos caribeños y de áreas diversas de nuestro país. Pedimos limonada con raspadura... jo pa' buena. Con limón de verdad y no estaba excesivamente dulce. Luego mi pareja pidio: carne mechada, arroz con frijoles, ensalada y tajadas; mencionó que no estaba mala pero podía estar mejor de sabor. La carne un poquito dura y el arroz también. Yo pedí un pescado a lo macho, vino con patacones, ensalada de repollo y arroz con coco. El arroz con coco me pareció que la técnica que usaron fue mezclar arroz blanco con "Coco Lopez", aunque no es descabellado hacerlo y el sabor es imponente, el grano se sentía un poco firme. Los patacones muy bien. La corvina entera con salsa de mariscos, nada del otro mundo. El pulpo de la salsa estaba duro, los pimentones duros y la salsa un poco cruda. El pescado no tenía sabor, fue frito con un poco de harina, la textura bien, pero sin sal ni sabor de ninguna clases. De por si la corvina es un pescado que se presta para todo. Los baños no tienen mal olor, pero deben prestarle un poco de mas atención. En verdad es una idea excelente este restaurante, pero deben mejorar la preparación de la comida. Me gustó el lugar, no se si los otros alimentos tienen el mismo sabor.
Yadira AlmengorYadira Almengor
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Nearby Attractions Of En La Fonda, Panamá
France Square
Pacific Lookout
Plaza Simón Bolívar
Tántalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar
Panama Canal Museum
Selina Casco Viejo Panama City & Cowork
Plaza Herrera
Plaza V Centenario
Plaza 5 de mayo
Church of the Mercy

France Square
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Pacific Lookout
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Plaza Simón Bolívar
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Tántalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar
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Nearby Restaurants Of En La Fonda, Panamá
Mercado De Marisco Cinta Costera
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La Pulpería - Casco Antiguo
La Rana Dorada Casco
Lazotea Restaurant & Rooftop
San Felipe Neri Public Market
Fonda Lo Que Hay
La Fishería Seafood
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Diablicos

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Av. Eloy Alfaro, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
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+507 277-1655
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enlafonda.com
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attractions: France Square, Pacific Lookout, Plaza Simón Bolívar, Tántalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar, Panama Canal Museum, Selina Casco Viejo Panama City & Cowork, Plaza Herrera, Plaza V Centenario, Plaza 5 de mayo, Church of the Mercy, restaurants: Mercado De Marisco Cinta Costera, CasaCasco, La Pulpería - Casco Antiguo, La Rana Dorada Casco, Lazotea Restaurant & Rooftop, San Felipe Neri Public Market, Fonda Lo Que Hay, La Fishería Seafood, Cevichera La Bendición, Diablicos

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