Gauchos
Panama
At a glance
Gauchos is a restaurant located on Calle República de Uruguay in Panama City, Panama, offering a culinary experience grounded in the rich traditions of grilling. Specializing in cuisine that embraces authentic grilling techniques, Gauchos' menu provides a taste of expertly cooked meats prepared with precision, reflecting its dedication to quality and flavor. While the restaurant's name may suggest inspiration from the Argentine culinary tradition, it excels in delivering dishes that are quintessentially centered around the art of grilling.
The restaurant's atmosphere combines a casual yet stylish aesthetic that invites diners to enjoy a relaxed, yet refined dining experience. The setting is suitable for a variety of occasions, whether it is a dinner with friends, a family gathering, or a casual business meeting. The interior design promotes comfort while maintaining a sense of elegance, making it an appealing choice for both locals and visitors in Panama City.
Gauchos is also mindful of diverse dietary preferences, ensuring that there are options available for various needs. Whether guests are seeking a hearty meal focusing on grilled meats or lighter fare, the menu offers something for everyone. The restaurant caters to both meat lovers and those seeking alternative dishes, aligning with an inclusive approach to dining.
Reviews
The Rib Eye steak used to be the best here years ago. The quality has definitely decreased but still good to go every now and then. The first time we went we definitely got the Rib Eye - it was tender and fatty. The second and third time I’m sure we got a cheaper meat even though was ordered the Rib Eye again. Posting pics of meats for those working there and guests to know what’s what (this picture is not from their meat selection - it’s a generic pic from the internet). The bread and butter is very good - if you like carbs and bread. Service is great but there is always a bad apple (waiter) like in most places. Sad to say this but if you the short older guy as your waiter look at the bill before you pay 🤥
The best restaurant we visited in Panama City. I tried the Entraña Especial and it was amazing!! Garlic fries and mushroom starters are delicious too. Waiter is amazing! Gracias
I wish I would have taken more pictures for this review as all of the food was amazing! Great Argentinian carne! Superb staff. Great wine! Fast service, but not rushed. Just right. They have so many really good options. I highly recommend this place! We walked in around 1830 with no reservation and were sat right away. It did fill up quickly afterwards though. So, if you plan to come later, I recommend a reservation.
Not a good experience. We should’ve known when the menu stated meat is USA choice . Not good flavor. Tough , fatty , and expensive. Canned hearts of palm and celery sticks. Poor service, couldn’t even get salt & pepper at the table. I took 2 bites of steak it should’ve been obvious I didn’t like but no one came back to table until time to pay. Hard enough to express dissatisfaction in a non native tongue.
Located in the very heart of the city, Gauchos offers a fantastic atmosphere, especially for enjoying authentic Uruguayan steaks. The service is excellent. I highly recommend trying the mushrooms, ordering a salad, and tasting a few different cuts of meat. Their warm bread is also outstanding.
