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La Tapa Del Coco, PANAMA, PANAMA

La Tapa Del Coco

4.8
4.8
76 Reviews
$30 and under
Panamanian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
La Tapa del Coco es un restaurante movimiento gastronómico que investiga, recupera y resguarda la tradición cultural afro panameña en Panamá poniéndola a disposición del mundo a través de distintos formatos, experiencias, marcas, productos y subproductos.

Su plato estrella es el One Pot Colonense y su ambiente es casual con toques juveniles.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Panamanian, Caribbean, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    6856-5533
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Panama City
  • Cross street
    Calle 68 Este, San Francisco
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

What 76 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Panama

    Best Overall

  • Panama

    Best Food

  • Panama

    Best Service

  • Panama

    Best Ambiance

  • Panama

    Best Value

  • Panama

    Innovative

  • Panama

    Good for groups

  • Panama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Panama

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Best Overall

  • Panama City

    Best Food

  • Panama City

    Best Service

  • Panama City

    Best Ambiance

  • Panama City

    Best Value

  • Panama City

    Innovative

  • Panama City

    Good for groups

  • Panama City

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Panama City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Tapa Del Coco offers a vibrant Afro-Panamanian culinary experience in a cozy, modern setting. Guests rave about the "fantastic" food and "amazing" service, with standout dishes like the One Pot Colonese and Saril Margarita. The welcoming ambiance and flavorful menu ensure a memorable dining experience, perfect for group outings.

76 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting Panama and we had a fabulous time. Everything was absolutely great.

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  2. Marion

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food and among the best restaurants in Panama City!!!

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  3. Susana

    Panama

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Read the 4.9 reviews before booking; not quite the experience of our party of 6. The restaurant called to confirm our reservation 3 hours before dinner; then had no record of our reservation upon arrival. We were seated shortly; but one of our party did not receive her drink order until 30 minutes after placing the order. The food was very good, though the fish croquets were way overdone. Sauces and spreads were very flavorful. Entrees were all at least 4.5/5.0. Service was slow. Pricing, compared to a large U.S. metropolitan area, was great.
    La Tapa Del CocoResponded 3 days ago
    Hello, This is La Tapa Del Coco Customer Service Team,💚, thanks for your feedback, we will take your opinion into account and forward it to the corresponding department.

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  4. Aerion

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    During our first day in Panama, we visited here and had a good experience. The food was good, but what truly stood out was the exceptional service. Our waiter, Juan, was great and recommended all items we tried, while also remembering my food allergies.
    La Tapa Del CocoResponded 3 days ago
    Hello! This is the La Tapa del Coco Customer Service Team 💚. We’re thrilled to receive your feedback and deeply appreciate your support. Your review means the world to us and inspires us to keep serving with love and flavor. Thank you for being part of our journey! Salsa y Boom! 🌴✨

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  5. NadineA

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is located in the San Francisco area. It is small but very modern with a coveted patio. The bar is outside on the patio. The inside is simple. Love the light fixtures. We started with the ceviche. It was seabass topped with fried octopus. My husband chose the whole fish dish which was seabass (grilled instead of fried) with rice and peas. I had the one pot colonense. It was interesting. Think paella but with a twist: savory with a bit of heat. Overall, great service and good food.
    La Tapa Del CocoResponded 3 days ago
    Hello! This is the La Tapa del Coco Customer Service Team 💚. We’re thrilled to receive your feedback and deeply appreciate your support. Your review means the world to us and inspires us to keep serving with love and flavor. Thank you for being part of our journey! Salsa y Boom! 🌴✨

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  6. Manuel

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food! Try the clams and cod fritters. Great service

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  7. Gerardo

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, ambience and service. Definitely coming back to this restaurant in my next visit to Panama.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here was absolutely superb everything was amazing as well as the amount of portion size they were. The fish was amazing. And FYI on the jerk chicken it mostly taste like bbq sauce. Other than that. Beautiful experience and beautiful food

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  9. VerNelle

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like that they are on open table and I will be inviting friends to join me. I came two nights in a row. One of the waiters noticed that I was there the day before.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best bites I had while in Panama! La Tapa Del Coco was recommended to me by my uber driver while on travel. I made my reservation super easy while I was there. You have the option to sit inside or outside on the patio. Whichever was chosen the vibe was perfect for the experience. I chose a seat inside. The restaurant seemed super safe especially at night. This restaurant specializes in Afro Panamanian food. I started the night off with the Sorrel Margarita. It was perfection! The balance of warm, cozy, and boozy worked in perfect harmony. For appetizers, I had on of their patties. I chose the pork belly and cheese. The level of freshness these patties held were phenomenal. Our waitress, Liz, who was amazing with recommendations and you could tell she simply enjoys her work environment. She brought three sauces to our table which took the patty over the edge. My favorites were hottie berry, a sweet and spicy blackberry scotch bonnet sauce and tartare, a thyme and lime mayo. Now for the main course I got their most famous dish which was the One Pot. This was comfort food to the max! From the rice and peas to the pork belly and shrimp with pickled onions and the most decadent curry sauces. I truly was blown away how everything worked so well together. Please if you are in Panama City check this spot out you won’t regret it!

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FAQs

La Tapa Del Coco offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 6856-5533.

La Tapa Del Coco is rated 4.8 stars by 76 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Tapa Del Coco

Calle 68 Este, San Francisco, PANAMA, PANAMA 507

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Calle 68 Este, San Francisco
  • Neighborhood
    Panama City
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Panamanian, Caribbean, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
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