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Traditional Panamanian Cuisine - Trapiche Bella Vista, Bella Vista, Panama

Trapiche Bella Vista

4.0
4
13 Reviews
$30 and under
Panamanian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
For more than 40 years, El Trapiche has served the best and most traditional recipes in Panamanian gastronomy. In our brand-new location, in Calle 51 east and Federico Boyd Avenue, Bella Vista.

We are complementing our traditional cuisine with live folkloric musical shows for your entertainment, every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, starting at 7pm.

Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and get a taste of authentic Panamanian food while you visit our beautiful country.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Panamanian, Latin American, Home cooking
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    263-7890
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Espacio disponible para eventos privados. Contactar al restaurante directamente para mas informacion.

Experiences

  • EXPERIENCIA FOLKLORICA PANAMEÑA

    US$37.45 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Te invitamos a disfrutar con tu pareja, familiares y/o amigos de nuestra exquisita comida tradicional panameña, mientras te deleitas de un espectáculo folclórico en vivo, ofrecido en inglés y español, contemplando música y bailes tradicionales panameños, trajes típicos y en especial nuestro gran orgullo: la pollera panameña. El espectáculo inicia a las 8:00 p.m. y dura una hora. Recomendamos llegar una hora antes de iniciar. Puedes ordenar de nuestro menú especial de Show que te incluye cover para ver el show, o de nuestro menú regular pagando $15.00 por persona adicional al consumo. Conoce detalle de nuestro Menú de Show en la opción de Menú>Menú Show. *Precios no incluyen impuesto, ni propinas. *No aplican descuentos ni promociones.
    EXPERIENCIA FOLKLORICA PANAMEÑA photo
  • PANAMANIAN FOLKLORIC DINNER SHOW

    US$37.45 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Inmerse yourself in a truly authentic Panamanian gastronomic and cultural experience. While you enjoy our traditional cuisine, skilled performance artists will present you with a live offering of our most treasured dances and musical interpretations from all regions of our country. *Please note our shows start promptly at 8pm so we stronly encourage to place your reservations for 7pm. *For your convenience, we offer our pre fix menu, which includes a full meal and show entrance. However, our full a la carte menu is also available if requested, from which you are also able to order. $15 show cover charge is added for anyone ordering solely of our a la carte menu. *Prices do not include taxes and gratuities
    PANAMANIAN FOLKLORIC DINNER SHOW photo

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

13 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No restaurant we’ve visited in Panama City has disappointed, but this offered the best value and felt the most local. Sangria is excellent, local dishes are all fantastic. You can’t go wrong and the bill will be half of what comparable quality gets you elsewhere.

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  2. Alicia

    Panama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El Trapiche was a fun experience overall. I didn't know what to expect from the show but it surprised me with all of the Panamenian Cultural Elements. I'm so glad that I chose this restaurant as part of my first trip to Panama and early in the trip, since it exposed me to aspects of the country that I experienced later on. The food was tasty and the service was wonderful. Also enjoyed the interactive elements of the show. It was my Mum's birthday and they sang happy birthday and coordinated dessert during the show! 10/10 experience

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  3. Carlos

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor ambiance and ugly decoration. Xtreme intensity of lights

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  4. Arnold

    VIP

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to sample delicious Panameñan food. Try the fiesta Panameña dish and for dessert, the Sundae Caribeño is superb
    Trapiche Bella VistaResponded on 18 December 2024
    Hello Arnold, Thank you for your visit! We are pleased that you enjoyed our gastronomic experience and our Panamanian folklore. We are waiting for you back! Best regard from El Trapiche Panama family. From, Team Trapiche Bella Vista & William Baquero Ibarra / Sales Manager

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  5. Jamie

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience! I speak little Spanish and our waiter was gracious. Food was excellent. A fabulous value!
    Trapiche Bella VistaResponded on 18 December 2024
    Hello Jamie, Thank you for your visit! We are pleased that you enjoyed our gastronomic experience and our Panamanian folklore. We are waiting for you back! Best regard from El Trapiche Panama family. From, Team Trapiche Bella Vista & William Baquero Ibarra / Sales Manager

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  6. Riché

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was an amazing experience and we were able to get a brief taste of Panamanian culture which was amazing. I love it. Will definitely be back
    Trapiche Bella VistaResponded on 1 October 2024
    Hello Riche, Thank you for your visit! We are pleased that you enjoyed our gastronomic experience and our Panamanian folklore. We are waiting for you back! Best regard from El Trapiche Panama family. From, Team Trapiche Bella Vista & William Baquero Ibarra / Sales Manager

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  7. Cathy

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I will always appreciate great food and drinks and have no problem paying for high quality meals. This place has a long way to go before they can charge the prices they are currently charging. The show was good but we were charged separately for the show. Just the show we paid $160 for 6 people. Not a great business idea, will not recommend to anyone or will be coming back.

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  8. Nicole

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was lovely and the food was very well seasoned. Only complaint is that we weren't offered water and had to ask for it. Other than that service was great.
    Trapiche Bella VistaResponded on 1 October 2024
    Hello Nicole, Thank you for your visit! We are pleased that you enjoyed our gastronomic experience and our Panamanian folklore. We are waiting for you back! Best regard from El Trapiche Panama family. From, Team Trapiche Bella Vista & William Baquero Ibarra / Sales Manager

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It wasn’t packed to capacity so we have good service and fast turnaround time
    Trapiche Bella VistaResponded on 1 October 2024
    Thank you for your visit! We are pleased that you enjoyed our gastronomic experience and our Panamanian folklore. We are waiting for you back! Best regard from El Trapiche Panama family. From, Team Trapiche Bella Vista & William Baquero Ibarra / Sales Manager

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  10. DJED

    Alabama

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 14 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went for the dinner w/folkloric dance show and it was awesome. A full hour of the different folkoric dances of Panama andit was excellent. However, we were dissapointed that we the meat selections were dried up. Nevertheless, the show and attentions were worth 100%. Definitely recomendad.
    Trapiche Bella VistaResponded on 1 October 2024
    Hello DJED, Thank you for your visit! We are pleased that you enjoyed our gastronomic experience and our Panamanian folklore. We are waiting for you back! Best regard from El Trapiche Panama family. From, Team Trapiche Bella Vista & William Baquero Ibarra / Sales Manager

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FAQs

Trapiche Bella Vista offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 263-7890.

Trapiche Bella Vista is rated 4 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Trapiche Bella Vista

Calle 51, Bella Vista Casa No.22, Bella Vista, Panama 00000

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Avenida Federico Boyd con Calle 51 Bella Vista
  • Area
    Panama City
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Panamanian, Latin American, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Cerca de la Estacion de Metro de Iglesia del Carmen
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Vegan
  • Phone number
    263-7890
  • Private party facilities
    Espacio disponible para eventos privados. Contactar al restaurante directamente para mas informacion.
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