The 26 Best Restaurants in Panama City | Eater

"Fonda Lo Que Hay (What Is Available) reinvents the cherished fonda genre with modern interpretations of traditional recipes, made from the freshest daily ingredients. Eater Award-winning chef José Olmedo Carles Rojas (of Si! Mon in Los Angeles) crafts inventive fish curry empanadas, shrimp cocktail spiced up with cachucha pepper paste, and bollo preñado (“pregnant” buns): steamed corn rolls stuffed with cheese, labneh, and spicy honey. The restaurant’s cozy yet vibrant setting features a mix of wooden tables, neon lights, and a tree anchoring the patio. There’s also a standout cocktail program, which centers local ingredients." - Jorge Chanis