La Tapa Del Coco

Panama City, Panama

Isaac Villaverde – La Tapa Del Coco’s charismatic head chef and founder – is on a mission to preserve Afro-Panamanian culinary heritage and culture. This motivation translates to a playful menu that juxtaposes light bites such as plantain tart and pickled pig feet with buttermilk tenders and coconut clams. Whole baked fish-of-the-day comes generously seasoned with diaspora spices, plus palm heart and jicama salad on the side. On a cold night, it would be hard to find something heartier than the One Pot Colonense stew, starring coconut rice, pork rib, beans and shrimps, slathered in Bocatown sauce.Team your dishes with a Caribbean sangria, a sorrel margarita or the virgin Caribbean punch. The restaurant’s vibe is as bright, sunny and colourful as the cuisine. Take the heat home with you by stocking up on seasonings from La Tapa market: a bottle of Hottie Pepper, perhaps?

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $35
• Lunch and dinner: Mon–Sun
• 507 6856 5533
• Visit La Tapa Del Coco's Website

Location

Calle 68 Este, Villa Lilla, Panama City,