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Where to Eat Sancocho in Panama City

Where to Eat Sancocho in Panama City - 16 places on one map, filterable by price, occasion and features. The strongest clusters are in El Cangrejo, Casco Viejo and Albrook. No restaurant can pay to appear or rank.

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Seafood stew at Churreria Manolo, Panama City

Churrería Manolo

Cafe·$$·Costa del Este

3 locations
Sancocho de gallina at El Trapiche, San Francisco, Panama City

El Trapiche San Francisco

Panamanian·$$·Obarrio

Signature dish plated at Maito, San Francisco, Panama City

Maito Restaurante

Panamanian·$$$·San Francisco

Vista Corona Panamá Casco Antiguo

Panamanian·Casco Viejo

Fried fish with yuca at Boulevard Cafe, Albrook, Panama City

Boulevard Café

Cafe·Albrook

Ropa vieja with fried plantains at El Trapiche, El Cangrejo, Panama City

El Trapiche

Panamanian·$$·El Cangrejo

Fried fish in escabeche with patacones, salad and rice on the signature fish-shaped platter at En La Fonda, Casco Viejo, Panama City

En La Fonda, Panamá

Panamanian·$$·Casco Viejo

Arroz con pollo at Jap Jap, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Jap Jap El Cangrejo

Japanese·$·El Cangrejo

Shredded beef over rice with patacones and the red tufted banquette behind at La Divina Comida, Casco Viejo, Panama City

La Divina Comida Restaurante y Rooftop

Panamanian·$$$·Casco Viejo

Whole fried fish with patacones at Restaurante Del Prado, Vía Argentina, El Cangrejo, Panama City

Restaurante Del Prado

International·$$·El Cangrejo

Whole fried red snapper (pargo frito) served with rice, a signature Pa at Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá, Casco Viejo, Panama City

Restaurante El Nacional Sabores de Panamá

Panamanian·$$·Casco Viejo

Gallo pinto at El Trapiche, Albrook, Panama City

Restaurante El Trapiche

Panamanian·$$·Albrook

2 locations

Fonda El Motete

Panamanian·$·El Cangrejo

Pìo Pìo - Albrook Mall

Chicken·$·Albrook

FAQ

Where to Eat Sancocho in Panama City

What is sancocho?

Sancocho de gallina is Panama's national dish - a hearty hen soup with name and yuca (root vegetables), corn and culantro, the herb that gives it its signature flavour. It's mild rather than spicy, usually served with a side of white rice, and locals treat it as comfort food.

How many Sancocho spots are there in Panama City?

We currently track 16 Sancocho spots across Panama City, each pinned on the map and filterable by price, neighborhood and features.

Which neighborhoods have the most Sancocho spots in Panama City?

The highest concentration right now is in El Cangrejo (5), Casco Viejo (4), Albrook (3). Filter the map by neighborhood to see each area on its own.

What is the price range for Sancocho spots in Panama City?

Across the 16 Sancocho spots we track, prices span $–$$$ - from budget spots to higher-end. You can narrow the list to a single price band on the map.

How does EatsPanama choose which Sancocho spots to include?

Listings are compiled from public sources and owner submissions, then ordered on merit. Nothing is added or moved up for payment.

Do Sancocho spots pay to appear or rank on EatsPanama?

No - placement is never sold. Sponsored content, when it exists, is clearly labelled and kept out of the main list.