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Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio

Panamanian$El Cangrejo
Perfect forOutdoor seatingCheap eats
about $8 for a full plateHow we list and verify
Fried fish with rice, lentils and plantain at Fonda Mamá Gallina, Obarrio, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Combo criollo
  • Typical spend: about $8 for a full plate
  • One of 10 Panamanian spots in El Cangrejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Genuinely farm-to-table sourcing (family farms plus local growers) at fonda prices
  • Fresh, home-style Panamanian cooking that draws a heavy local lunch crowd
  • Very affordable - a full meal lands around $8

The food

Combo criollo

The staple plate - rice, spiced stewed red beans (poroto) and a meat such as shredded beef or stewed chicken.

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Chorizos

House sausages, singled out repeatedly by diners.

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Fresh fruit juices

Made-fresh natural juices, a standout alongside the food.

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Where it is

y esquina con, C. Abel Bravo, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
El Cangrejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Open-air / casualCafeteria-style serviceBreakfast and lunchLocal farm sourcingCash-friendly local fonda

Best time to go

BusiestThu-Sat, 9 PM-lateLate-evening weekend buzz
Easy tableTue-Wed nightsQuieter, easy seat at the bar
Sweet spotFri, 7-8 PMLively but before the late rush

Notable mentions

Profiled in a Newsroom Panama feature on its overnight farm-to-fonda sourcing (2023).

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio serve?

Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio serves Panamanian. The menu includes Combo criollo, Chorizos, Fresh fruit juices.

What's good at Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio?

Genuinely farm-to-table sourcing (family farms plus local growers) at fonda prices. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio open?

Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 5:00 AM and closes around 9:00 PM.

Where is Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio?

y esquina con, C. Abel Bravo, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, El Cangrejo, Panama City.

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Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio 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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