El Viejo Santana

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Salmon sushi-roll platter at El Viejo Santana, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Flambeed salmon roll
  • One of 5 Japanese spots in Casco Viejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Sushi and creative rolls are the core draw, rounded out by an unusually wide-ranging menu.
  • The room turns into a lively evening spot with live performances, dancing and comedy.
  • Central Casco location on Avenida Central at Calle 12, opening for the evening.

The food

Flambeed salmon roll

Salmon roll stuffed with avocado and cream cheese, torched and finished in a spicy sauce.

Popular
Salmon and tuna truffle roll

Roll of fresh salmon and tuna with cream cheese and scallion, topped with crab and a truffled salmon crown.

Fish burger

A fish burger offered alongside the sushi list, part of the eclectic non-Japanese section.

Where it is

C. 12 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Casco Viejo, Avenida Central at Calle 12Opens in the evening (from around 7pm)Reservations expectedCards accepted (Visa / Mastercard)Family-friendly with high chairs and Wi-FiTakeout availableLive music, dancing and comedy nights

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 Viejo Santana serve?

El Viejo Santana serves Japanese. The menu includes Flambeed salmon roll, Salmon and tuna truffle roll, Fish burger.

What's good at El Viejo Santana?

Sushi and creative rolls are the core draw, rounded out by an unusually wide-ranging menu. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is El Viejo Santana open?

El Viejo Santana is open most of the week and closed Monday. Most days it opens around 7:00 PM and closes around 3:00 AM.

Where is El Viejo Santana?

C. 12 Este, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Around Casco Viejo

El Viejo Santana 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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