Where to eat at Buenaventura and nearby
MANSA, El Chiringuito de la Marina and La Contenta deliver to the apartment. For a night out, we love Xoko, just down the road, and Criollo at the hotel.
Opening hours change often, especially in the green season. Check before you go.
Delivered to the apartment
MANSA
Good international food in Puntarena, close by. If you would rather stay in the hammock, they deliver.
El Chiringuito de la Marina
Very fresh food from the restaurant at the marina, delivered to the door: paella, whole roast pig, seafood and more. Order on WhatsApp.
La Contenta Market
A market and taquería in the Puntarena area. They deliver to the door from Thursday to Sunday.
Going out
Restaurante Xoko
We are big fans. Xoko (say "CHO-ko") is a Spanish restaurant just down the road, on the highway at the Santa Clara turn-off, about 15 minutes' drive away. It has served paella and tapas since 2009, and part of the menu changes every week. The seafood paella is the favourite. They also make paella to take away.
Criollo, at the hotel
Panamanian food with a tropical feel, and a very good brunch. We recommend it.
El Faro Beach Club restaurant
Seafood, grills and cocktails beside the beach club pool. Lunch every day. Dinner on some evenings, so ask first.
Tai Kai Sushi & Martini
Sushi, sake and teppanyaki at the hotel.
Palapa Bar
A very nice bar on the lake, next to the hotel.
Ferretti gelato e caffè
Gelato, coffee and tea in the Puntarena area.
On the drive
Quesos Chela
Empanadas, chicha and duro de leche agria, just before Cerro Campana on the drive from Panama City. Read more in Getting here.