La Esquinita Gourmet

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$20 to $27 a mainHow we list and verify
Pollo a la napolitana lunch plate at La Esquinita Gourmet, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Ropa Vieja
  • Typical spend: $20 to $27 a main
  • One of 10 Panamanian spots in El Cangrejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Homestyle Panamanian/criollo lunch cooking in a business district
  • Doubles as an event caterer (weddings, corporate, coffee breaks)

The food

Bistec en salsa blanca con champinones$20

Beef steak in a white mushroom sauce.

Pollo en salsa de champinones$25

Chicken in mushroom sauce.

Ropa Vieja$27

Shredded stewed beef, a Latin/criollo staple.

Popular
Ensalada verde (pina)$20

Green salad with pineapple.

Sides (platano en tentacion, patacones)

Traditional accompaniments such as sweet plantain and fried plantain rounds.

Where it is

Obarrio, Avenida Samuel Lewis Calle 55, PH SL 55, Planta Baja, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
El Cangrejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Weekdays only, Mon-Fri 07:00-15:00Catering for eventsTakeoutAvenida Samuel Lewis, PH SL 55, ground floor, Obarrio

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 La Esquinita Gourmet serve?

La Esquinita Gourmet serves Panamanian. The menu includes Bistec en salsa blanca con champinones, Pollo en salsa de champinones, Ropa Vieja.

What's good at La Esquinita Gourmet?

Homestyle Panamanian/criollo lunch cooking in a business district. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

How much does a meal at La Esquinita Gourmet cost?

Based on its published menu, dishes run $20.00 to $27.00 ($$$ overall).

When is La Esquinita Gourmet open?

La Esquinita Gourmet is open most of the week and closed Saturday, Sunday. Most days it opens around 7:00 AM and closes around 3:00 PM.

Does La Esquinita Gourmet take reservations?

It lists a WhatsApp contact - the green button on this page opens the chat directly.

Where is La Esquinita Gourmet?

Obarrio, Avenida Samuel Lewis Calle 55, PH SL 55, Planta Baja, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, El Cangrejo, Panama City.

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Around El Cangrejo

La Esquinita Gourmet 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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