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El Trapiche San Francisco

Panamanian$$Obarrio
Perfect forGood for groupsSancocho
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Sancocho de gallina at El Trapiche, San Francisco, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Sancocho

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Long-running showcase of traditional comida típica panameña
  • Sampler platters good for trying many Panamanian classics at once
  • Reliable, tourist-friendly institution

The food

Sancocho

Panama's national soup - free-range chicken with ñame and cilantro, served in a clay pot

Popular
Bandeja típica

Large sampler platter of Panamanian fritters (carimañola, hojaldre, patacón, chicharrón, empanada and more)

Popular
Ropa vieja

Shredded beef in red sauce with rice and plantain

Arroz con pollo

Rice with shredded chicken and mixed vegetables

Puerco asado

Garlic-and-culantro roast pork with house gravy

El Centenario

Fried bread topped with eggs, criolla sauce, farmer's cheese and chicharrón (breakfast)

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Where it is

Calle 71, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Obarrio, Panama City
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Good to know

Family-friendlyGroup-friendlyBreakfast servedMultiple locations

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

Notable mentions

Selected by Xtreme Foodies as a curated 'essential eat' in Panama City.

Frequently asked

What kind of food does El Trapiche San Francisco serve?

El Trapiche San Francisco serves Panamanian. The menu includes Sancocho, Bandeja típica, Ropa vieja.

What's good at El Trapiche San Francisco?

Long-running showcase of traditional comida típica panameña. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is El Trapiche San Francisco open?

El Trapiche San Francisco serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 7:00 AM and closes around 9:00 PM.

Where is El Trapiche San Francisco?

Calle 71, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Obarrio, Panama City.

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