El Trapiche

Perfect forSancocho
$6 to $13 a mainHow we list and verify
Ropa vieja with fried plantains at El Trapiche, El Cangrejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Fiesta Panameña
  • Typical spend: $6 to $13 a main
  • One of 10 Panamanian spots in El Cangrejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Go-to for traditional Panamanian comida tipica
  • The Fiesta Panameña sampler is the signature order
  • Affordable; folkloric dance shows at the Bella Vista branch

The food

Fiesta Panameña$13.50

Sampler platter of Panamanian classics (sancocho, ropa vieja, arroz con pollo, tamal, fried yuca, plantains and more)

Popular
Sancocho$5.95

Traditional Panamanian chicken-and-ñame soup

Popular
Ropa Vieja$7.95

Shredded beef in a tomato-vegetable sauce

Chicharrón de panceta

Fried pork belly

Tamales

Corn-dough tamales

Almejas al ajillo

Clams in garlic

Where it is

Vía Argentina, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
El Cangrejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Since 1983; original branch on Via ArgentinaAlso San Francisco, Bella Vista and AlbrookOpen daily from 7am; delivery availableLive folklore show at the Bella Vista branch

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 El Trapiche serve?

El Trapiche serves Panamanian. The menu includes Fiesta Panameña, Sancocho, Ropa Vieja.

What's good at El Trapiche?

Go-to for traditional Panamanian comida tipica. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

How much does a meal at El Trapiche cost?

Based on its published menu, dishes run $5.95 to $13.50 ($$ overall).

When is El Trapiche open?

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

Where is El Trapiche?

Vía Argentina, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, El Cangrejo, Panama City.

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El Trapiche is one of 231 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in El Cangrejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, International.

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