The BEST diner in Panama. The one I'm talking about here is the oldest and most well established one on Avenida Balboa (not the one in Allbrook Mall). Two things I'm obsessive about here...1) batido de cafe (coffee milkshake)...absolutely the best batido (alongside the chocolate one from Pan y Canela) in Panama; 2) emparedado 'filete con suizo y mostaza' (filet steak sandwich just with butter and mustard...don't add all the other crap like lettuce, tomato, mayo and ketchup...keep it simple)...it's like a panini squashed sandwich...and the bread they use is soft and sweet and SO delicious! All the other food I'm sure is good...but these 2 items are so great I wish there was a dedicated turn off just for this place along Cinta Costera when I'm going in the opposite direction. The staff behind the central bar where they make the sandwiches/smoothies are worth particularly mentioning. Some are the original staff from the 60's I'm sure...it's a pleasure to watch them work...they are very attentive and friendly...and if you're really nice they may let you have what's left in the blender! Ai! Apparently politicians and other important (?) people come here...but who cares when the food is this good value and there's always something better to watch on the TV.
