Panamanian Breakfast – Best 22 Breakfast In Panama You Should Try

Last updated on August 17th, 2023 at 09:04 pm

Today we will write about Panamanian breakfast and the best 22 Breakfast in Panama. The Panamanian breakfast is not yet world-famous, but one thing is for sure is that it’s good!

On average a traditional breakfast in Panama will cost around $2-3 USD depending on what you are ordering. coffee and bread will be cheaper than if you order a proper dish for breakfast in Panama. Coffee can cost $2 USD. Read here best fruits in Panama

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WHERE TO STAY IN PANAMA

Hostel and dorms can only cost $15 USD a night in Panama which is a fair amount if you’re on budget travel. They are decent and quite comfortable. Of course, there are also mid-range hotels in Panama. They can cost up to $50 USD a night if you want a more comfortable place to stay at while exploring Panama. If you prefer luxury will start from $100 USD per night.

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PANAMANIAN BREAKFAST: BEST 22 BREAKFAST IN PANAMA

Breakfasts, although not the biggest meal of the day, will always be deemed very important because it helps set you for a productive day. Here are some of the top breakfasts in Panama you should try.

Integrate yourself with Panamanian life and culture and have fun starting your day with these breakfast dishes in Panama!

1. GALLO PINTO

Gallo Pinto is served for breakfast in Panama originally from Costa Rican. Gallo Pinto is black beans or red beans to their rice and pair it to other dishes. There are many variations of Gallo Pinto in the morning. Price of Gallo pinto is around $5-6 USD in local restaurants.

2. TAMALES

Tamales in Panama as other country to visit in any Latin American. Tamales is a simple dish wrapped in banana leaf, with steam corn dough filled with meat, cheese or vegetables. You can eat as snack or for breakfast. Prices are around $2 USD.

3. AREPAS / AREPA DE MAIZ

Ahh, Arepas is one of the most common breads you’ll get to experience in the whole of Latin America. And of course, in every country, they can have their own versions of the Arepa. They are originally from Venezuela and Colombia Arepas or Arepitas de Maiz is the unleavened cornmeal and coconut cake.

4. CARIMAÑOLA

Carimañola is a traditional recipe from Colombia’s and Panama’s Caribbean region. Carimañola is similar to an empanada, but the wrapper is made of cassava. Carimañola is commonly served for breakfast, but it can also be eaten as a snack or an appetizer.

5. ENYUCADO (YUCA CHEESCAKE)

Pan de Yuca is a tapioca flour-based Panamanian cheese bread. Pan de Yuca bread is perfect for an afternoon snack and breakfast with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.

6. PATACONES

Patacones are one of the most popular food in Panama. Patacones are deep fried green plantains. Patacones are served as a snack with black beans, guacamole or spicy sauce. Patacones can be a side dish too in Panama.

7. EMPANADAS

Empanadas is my favorite street food in Panama. You can find fried empanadas salty with meat, cheese, beans, potato, chicken or fish. There are also sweet empanadas with butter and dulce de leche so delicious too! Prices are around $1 USD.

8. PANAMANIAN TORTILLAS

Panamanian Tortillas is made from corn and flour. Tortillas is eaten with every meal in Panama and Central America. Starting from Mexico you will find in every single country in local restaurants when traveling in Central America.

9. HOJALDRAS / HOJALDRE

Hojaldre is a traditional food in Panama served at celebrations. Hojaldras are made of a flatbread dough fried.

10. COCADAS

Cocadas is so delicious as sweet snack in Panama. Cocadas is small filled with a coconut sauce with vanilla and milk. You will find as street food in Panama.

11. CHURROS

Churros is a perfect snack in Panama. Churros is a sweet dough with sugar and chocolate. You can find as street food in Panama especially in the cities.

12. ALMOJÁBANOS

Almojábanos is a famous Panamanian is made using cuajada white cheese and cornmeal flour. Almojábanos are baked until they have a spongy texture on the outside and a golden brown color.

14. RUM CAKE (SOPA BORRACHA)

Rum cake is the most delicious dessert in Panama. The rum cake is popular around the holiday season, and rum is usually potent in the recipe, it being added once the cake is done baking. A butter rum sauce is also added over the top of the rum cake.

15. PESADA DE NANCE (CORN FLOUR DESSERT)

Pesada de Nance (Corn Flour Dessert) is a delicious dessert in Panama. Pesada de Nance is made with the fruit nance, sugar, cornstarch and salty cheese.

16. FRESH TROPICAL FRUITS IN PANAMA

Panama has a lot of tropical fruits like bananas, watermelon, guavas, mangoes, papayas and coconuts. You will find a fresh coconut while staying in the beach anytime in Panama with the street sellers for $3 USD. Also you can get a fruit shake or smoothie anytime for $3-5 USD in Panama at the beach.

17. RASPAO

Raspao are snow cones is a perfect refreshment in a tropical country like Panama. Raspao is a street food in Panama served in a glass with shave ice, with syrup and condensed milk. Prices is around $1 USD.

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18. CHICHA

Chicha is a homemade fermented or non fermented derived from grains, maize or fruit. Be careful guys when drinking chicha in Panama because is so sweet. And after a few of them maybe you will get drunk.

19. FRUIT JUICES IN PANAMA

You must try fruit juices in Panama. You will find them everywhere as street food. Prices are around $1-2 USD for a small glass depending on the flavors. Lulo with citrus flavor, Guanabana creamy flavor and one of the most popular.

Tomate de arbol means tomato tree and more options. Just try all of them and choose your favorite one!

20. SUGAR CANE

Sugar Cane you will find with street vendors as well in Panama. Sugar cane isn’t my favorite but it’s so refreshing. Be careful not having a few of them since is full of sugar.

21. COCONUT WATER

Coconut water is a must to try in Panama. You will see street vendors at the beach passing by with coconut water and when you under the sun is so refreshing plus so healthy.

22. GRANADILLA BEVERAGE

Granadilla Beverage is a traditional drink in Panama. Granadilla beverage is made from the fruit lulo and mixed with lemon juice, ice and sugar. You can mixed with alcohol liquor and also you can add condensed milk if you have sweet tooth.

Hope you liked our Panamanian breakfast blog post. Let us know if we missed any breakfast in Panama and which one is your favorite one in the list of Panamanian breakfasts.

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