Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio

Creole restaurant · Panama City

Fonda Mamá Gallina Obarrio

Creole restaurant · Panama City

y esquina con, C. Abel Bravo, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Highlights

Mamá Gallina in Panama City serves up delicious, budget-friendly home-cooked meals in a casual, open-air vibe, perfect for a local culinary adventure.

y esquina con, C. Abel Bravo, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama Get directions

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PAB 5–10

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"Mamá Gallina offers the kind of home-cooked dishes that have fed generations of locals. Located in the heart of Obarrio, this fonda has expanded in recent years to welcome more customers into its open-air dining area without straying too far from its roots. The staple combo of arroz, poroto (spiced, stewed red beans), and meat (shredded beef, baked chicken, or chicken stewed in rich tomato sauce) reigns supreme here. Don’t miss the sides: tajadas (fried ripe plantains) or plátano en tentación (plantains caramelized in brown sugar and cinnamon). Fresh chichas (fruity drinks) like pineapple rice or passionfruit juice make the perfect pairing. Join the buffet line and let the aromas of sofrito guide you." - Jorge Chanis, Rafael Tonon

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Marion Fauchon Digital Marketing Freelance

Google

We loved this place! So cheap, delicious and authentic. Our Spanish wasn’t great but the locals helped us translate and everyone was super friendly. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this place for an authentic experience.

Eleonora

Google

We were looking for a place frequented by locals in Panama, and Mamá Gallina definitely delivered. The ladies at the counter were very patient with us as newbies to Panamanian cuisine and helped us choose what to order. Even a lady who was in line after me helped us! The food was good, and the portions were abundant (by our European standards). Prices are very affordable compared to other places in Panama. For example, I ordered a full meal (see photo) for about $8. Credit card payment is available. There is no air conditioning, but fans were enough to keep us cool enough on a very hot day (34°C).

Melissa Hughes

Google

Great local Panamanian food!

Ed Harris

Google

Food very good. Price very small.

Eric DeRise #DRDERISE

Google

This place has fantastic food. It's very casual and convenient. Cafeteria style. It's packed during the lunch hour. It's basically outside in the heat. But there are lots of fans to blow air on you to cool you down so you can enjoy your delicious meal. Also, it's very inexpensive. #DRDERISE

OG Larry

Google

Creole Food and traditional Panamanian Cuisine available all the Time

schemerlicht atelier

Google

This is what i was looking for! Great to know panama kitchen. Local food and good vibes, friendly staff. People help you to explain the variety of choice. As long as i am in the city i will go there to eat every day! Btw dont forget to check out the vegitable market behind the kitchen, fresh veggies and cheap prices. Everything you need at 1 spot for a backpacker.

carne blanca

Google

Nice airy Fonda. That's local for Caff. Decent long menu selection. It ain't cheap though, it's prices are a tadd over average. Right next to it in the same place is a nice fruit and veg stall. Which makes the stop worth while.