Boquete Restaurants

  1. Bistro Boquete

    This handsome yet casual bistro in the center of town serves a range of eclectic cuisine ranging from grilled mountain trout to chili-rubbed filet mignon. For those with lighter appetites, Bistro Boquete also offers a variety of gourmet sandwiches and salads as well as a rich dessert selection.

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  2. Café Ruiz

    The outdoor patio at Ruiz makes for a good spot to sip a cappuccino and watch the mist move across the mountains. It's also the epicenter of Panama's most famous coffee industry, so you can be sure that your brew had its origin in the surrounding hillsides.

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  3. El Sabrosón

    This much-loved local institution cooks up cheap and filling Panamanian cuisine served cafeteria style. Although Boquete is rapidly being colonized by gringo-friendly boutique eateries, this is one local institution that stays true to its roots.

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  4. Java Juice

    Java Juice is your spot for veggie burgers, fresh salads, juices, iced cappuccinos and tasty milkshakes. Like its sister store in David, Java Juice seems more suited to Northern California than to Chiriquí, but satisfied meal-goers aren't complaining.

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  5. La Huaca

    North of the plaza, La Huaca is set in a beautifully restored colonial-style building with river and mountain views. It's locally famous for its tasty stone-baked pizzas, and if you phone ahead, they'll deliver one right to your door.

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  7. Palo Alto

    This rustic charmer occupies an open-air spot alongside the rushing Río Palo Alto. The eclectic menu here received high marks from the local expat community, and emphasized fresh produce and locally raised meats.

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  8. Pastelería Alemana

    On the main road 2km south of town, this gorgeous spot serves decadent fresh-baked pies alongside strong cups of coffee. If you're missing the motherland, this is also the best place in town to buy authentic German breads.

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  9. Shalom Bakery Cafe

    There's no doubt about it - a bagel is a coveted food here in Latin America, and no matter how much rice and beans you eat, it just doesn't compare. We like ours with poppy seeds and an extra smear of veggie cream cheese, but go ahead and have it any way you want.

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