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La Tapa Del Coco, PANAMA, PANAMA

La Tapa Del Coco

4.6 (109)
$30 and under
Panamanian
Calle 68 Este, San Francisco, PANAMA, PANAMA 507

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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 109 people are saying

La Tapa Del Coco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Panama

    Best Value

  • Panama

    Innovative

  • Panama

    Good for groups

  • Panama

    Healthy

  • Panama

    Neighborhood gem

  • Panama

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Panama

    Most Booked

  • Panama City

    Best Value

  • Panama City

    Innovative

  • Panama City

    Good for groups

  • Panama City

    Healthy

  • Panama City

    Neighborhood gem

  • Panama City

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Panama City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Tapa Del Coco, in Panama City, delights with "absolutely delicious" Afro-Panamanian cuisine. The vibrant atmosphere, "exceptional service," and fresh, flavorful dishes make it a standout. Chef Isaac's warm hospitality adds a personal touch. Diners rave about the oxtail stew, unique menu, and inviting outdoor space, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
109 Reviews
  1. Lucrecia VIP

    Miami248 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un must en Panama, servicio, calidad y precio todo espectacular. Sabores deliciosos, combinaciones ingeniosas, personal excelentemente capacitado, hasta buen espacio de parking ! Todo pensado para pasarlo súper. Uno de mis nuevos favoritos en esta ciudad.

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  2. Natalia

    Caribbean4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the chill vibe this place has and such warm and welcoming staff. I was blown away by the flavors in the dishes I had. The fish soup and one pot colonese was amazing !! Everything was so fresh and hot. I enjoyed this place. It’s a must try
    La Tapa Del CocoResponded 2 days ago
    We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, our warm service, and the bold flavors of your meal. The fish soup and One Pot are made with lots of love, and we’re thrilled they impressed you! Thanks so much for recommending us—hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  3. Alcides VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Mi visita a La Tapa del Coco fue, lamentablemente, una gran decepción. Llegamos al restaurante tras ser referidos directamente por un respetado referente gastronómico local y presentados incluso al chef, lo que elevó nuestras expectativas de manera natural. Desde el inicio, el servicio dejó mucho que desear. Nos sirvieron en platos de cartón, mientras que otras mesas contaban con vajilla de cerámica, una inconsistencia inaceptable en un restaurante que aspira a altos estándares. Los aperitivos llegaron tarde, fríos y, sorprendentemente, antes que el agua solicitada. La desorganización en el servicio fue evidente durante toda la experiencia: los platos principales se entregaron a destiempo y uno de ellos —el de mi compañero— jamás llegó. En cuanto a la calidad de la comida, me resultó increíble que un plato tan sencillo como un pescado frito pudiera estar mal ejecutado, pero La Tapa del Coco logró ese desafortunado resultado. El pescado estaba mal cocinado, sin sabor y sin la frescura mínima que uno esperaría. Quisiera pensar que simplemente fue una mala noche, pero la experiencia completa deja serias dudas sobre la consistencia del restaurante. Sorprende aún más que haya sido considerado entre los “Top 50” en un país como Panamá, que cuenta con una oferta gastronómica realmente extraordinaria y chefs que se esfuerzan día a día por ofrecer calidad, pasión y excelente servicio. Una verdadera pena para el panorama gastronómico panameño. Hay muchos otros lugares en Panamá que merecen mucho más reconocimiento.

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  4. Melanie

    Panama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me pareció excelente, pero lo que más me dejó impresionada fue el hecho que se preocuparan si alguno de nosotros tenía alergias o dietas que tuviéramos.
    La Tapa Del CocoResponded 2 days ago
    Nuestros clientes son nuestra prioridad, y estamos comprometidos a brindarles una atención personalizada de la mejor calidad. Gracias por visitarnos y esperamos vuelvan pronto !!!🥥🌴

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  5. Camila

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    No me gustó el restaurante. Me pareció muy sobrevalorado. Había muy poca variedad de platos sin ajo (solo se podía comer papas fritas). El servicio fue lento. Prepararon las mesas de los demás clientes, pero no la nuestra. Parecía que no teníamos reserva, cuando en realidad la habíamos hecho con más de una semana de anticipación.

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  6. Alexei

    Charleston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Katrin was instrumental in making our experience a great one

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  7. Marta VIP

    Atlanta54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is definitely a place that only locals go. There were no tourists. Food is simple but excellent. Great fish. A fun place to go. There is a large outdoors area which is really nice. A bit off the beaten path but well worth the trip.

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  8. Carla VIP

    Dublin10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely Delicious- make this a must on your visit to Panama City. Food was so fresh and tasty and service exceptional

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was authentic and absolutely delicious. My husband said the oxtail stew was the best he’s had in his life!!’ Now that’s saying something. We spoke to the chef and told he we will be making this our favorite restaurant!!

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  10. Laurie VIP

    Philadelphia97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our best meal since arriving in Panama City several days ago. The food is totally delicious (and unique), the staff are helpful and friendly, and the outdoor space where we ate is great. It was definitely worth the 20 minute taxi ride from Casco Vieja!

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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 4.6 stars by 109 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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