Restaurante Santa Rita

Fried pork dish in a cast-iron pan on a Santa Rita branded board, Casco Viejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Croquetas de bacalao con piquillo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Cod croquettes, patatas bravas and grilled octopus/anchovies come up repeatedly as the top plates.
  • The Spanish-tapas-plus-Argentine-grill mix is the consistent draw.
  • Fast, attentive service.
  • A wine list and Spanish/Argentine digestifs round out the meal.

The food

Croquetas de bacalao con piquillo

Cod croquettes with piquillo pepper; a most-mentioned dish.

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Papas bravas

Fried potatoes with a spicy sauce.

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Pulpo a la parrilla

Grilled octopus with local potatoes.

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Boquerones fritos

Fried fresh anchovies.

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Fideua catalana

Catalan noodle paella, a chef's signature.

Parrillada mixta

Mixed Argentine grill of meats, chorizo and chicken for sharing.

Where it is

Av. Eloy Alfaro, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
Casco Viejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Ground floor of Hotel Casa Panama, Av. Eloy Alfaro and Calle 11, Casco AntiguoCards (Amex/Visa/Mastercard); valet parking; Wi-FiLive music; wheelchair accessibleReservations recommendedOpen Tue-Sat late; Mon evening only; closed Sundays

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 Restaurante Santa Rita serve?

Restaurante Santa Rita serves Spanish. The menu includes Croquetas de bacalao con piquillo, Papas bravas, Pulpo a la parrilla.

What's good at Restaurante Santa Rita?

Cod croquettes, patatas bravas and grilled octopus/anchovies come up repeatedly as the top plates. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Restaurante Santa Rita open?

Restaurante Santa Rita serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 5:00 and closes around 11:00 PM.

Where is Restaurante Santa Rita?

Av. Eloy Alfaro, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Casco Viejo, Panama City.

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Around Casco Viejo

Restaurante Santa Rita 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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