Concolon Panamanian Street Food
Panama
At a glance
Concolon Panamanian Street Food offers a taste of authentic Panamanian street fare in the vibrant locale of Avenida San Lucas, Panama City. This eatery captures the essence of traditional Panamanian cuisine with its diverse menu, spotlighting time-honored dishes that reveal the rich flavors of the region's culinary heritage. The restaurant's namesake dish, Concolon, is a harmonious blend of rice, corn, beef or chicken, and a mix of savory spices, providing a delightful introduction to local flavors. Concolon Panamanian Street Food also serves other traditional favorites, such as Panamanian empanadas, corn and meat tamales, and patacones with shredded beef, all crafted using fresh, local ingredients.
The establishment prides itself on maintaining strong relationships with local suppliers, ensuring the quality and freshness of every dish. Patrons are greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, where friendly and attentive staff contribute to an enjoyable dining experience. This venue is perfect for those seeking to explore the culinary culture of Panama, whether it be for first-time visitors eager to taste authentic dishes or for seasoned travelers looking to rekindle memories of Panamanian travels.
Reviews
Food was very good. Good selection of panama food and local panama beer. Atmosphere was pretty on point and service was also good. That being said it's slightly hidden so you might need to look a bit. But overall a good chill spot that is not super expensive.
Really enjoyable place to grab a couple of tapas. On another visit I would love to enjoy more. The drinks and food were all delicious and fun to try. If you want to sample some very hot Chili's, they have the locals favorite (Aji Chombo) in bottles you can add to the food! This is my first experience here in Panama City and I'm happy to have found this place.
The food here is delicious! Service could use some improvement. One server(Doris) was pleasant on our 2 visits but everyone else was quite unpleasant.
There's a nice and slow music playing which makes the vibe quite cozy and enjoyable. I do feel like some of the interior decorations do not really match the vibe but it's not unbearable either. The service was decent. The waitress that showed us to our table and that took our order seemed a bit gloomy. They were definitely not on the most cheerful. The food itself was decent. I especially liked the presentation and the flavours of the pina calada. The rest of the food was a bit too salty for me and the empanadas were not what I was expecting. The exterior was heavily fried and there was very little filling which made it a bit less enjoyable.
Very relaxing vibe, no hurry at any time. Waitress welcomed us with a unique chicken soup right away. One of the best soups ever and it was free! The rest of the food was as delicious. Prices reasonable and taste is really authentic (which I must say nowadays is rare in Panama!). And the owner has some Italian connections… so if you are up for a sudden twist and you are up for buffalo mozzarella or an espresso, well you are also covered! But I did not try Italian dishes as I was desperately craving for local cuisine… and I think I got as close as possible 😉
