Panama City: Street Food Tour with 20 Tastings
Panama Province, Panama
Discover the flavors of Panama City on a street food tour. Taste over 20 different flavors, including a secret cocktail, and explore the vibrant local neighborhoods.
Panama City Street Food Tour in El Chorrillo
This 3-hour street food tour in El Chorrillo, Panama City, suits food lovers interested in authentic local flavors and culture.
Description
Explore neighborhoods mostly visited by locals to sample over 20 different Panamanian flavors, including a secret cocktail crafted on-site by experienced former bartenders. This tour offers more than food—it’s a historical, cultural, and gastronomic journey that highlights the people behind Panama’s street food and supports their communities.
El Chorrillo was once known as one of the city’s most dangerous areas in the 1990s but now hosts some of Panama City’s best food scenes. Your guides, who grew up in the neighborhood, created this sustainable tour to foster positive impact and progress for local families.
The tasting includes famous dishes such as the best coconut-sauce fish at Gato Negro, seasoned fish fillets with Escovitch onions at Yazda La Rica, barbecue chicken from Betty with over 25 years of experience, and Chili Dogs from El Domini, a local favorite for more than 20 years.
You will also try natural juices, various hot sauces, multiple types of ceviche, Geisha coffee, and desserts like cinnamon rolls and mamallenas (bread pudding) from the community’s renowned sweets maker, Dolores.
Highlights
- Taste over 20 different flavors including a secret cocktail
- Visit local neighborhoods in Panama City that tourists rarely see
- Enjoy the best coconut-sauce fish at Gato Negro
- Try the top barbecue chicken in Plaza Amador, prepared by Betty
- Sample the famous Chili Dogs from El Domini
Includes
- Over 20 samples of food, drinks, and sauces
- Communication audio system (radios and earpieces)
- 2 bilingual guides
- 1 logistic assistant
Excludes
- Pick-up or drop-off service
- Tips for the guide (optional)
Important Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Location: El Chorrillo, Panama City
- Focuses on supporting local entrepreneurs and communities
- A combined historical, cultural, and gastronomic experience
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book this tour for a true local experience. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, bringing a hat or sunscreen, and visiting during the morning or early afternoon for the best conditions.
