El Caribe Restaurant

El Caribe Restaurant, opened in 2009, an authentic Caribbean and "Costeñan" cuisine, located in the multicultural neighborhood of El Cangrejo on Via Argentina close to Park Andres Bello.

Meet Chef Maritza

Chef Maritza Ellis is not only a culinary artist but also a distinguished academic achiever. She holds a degree in Nursing from Howard University, a Bachelor's from the University of Maryland, a Juris Doctor from ULACIT, and double Master's degrees in Procedural and Commercial Law from Universidad Interamericana de Panama. Her diverse background equips her to manage the complex and dynamic world of the restaurant industry with finesse.

Our Cuisine

At El Caribe, we pride ourselves on serving authentic Caribbean food made with love and the freshest ingredients. Each dish is a celebration of vibrant flavors and cultural heritage, ensuring a one-of-a-kind dining experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Why Visit Us?

From the moment you step into El Caribe Restaurant, you are welcomed into a warm and inviting atmosphere. Our commitment to quality and authenticity ensures that your visit is memorable. Whether you are a local or a visitor, we guarantee that once you try our food, you will return again and again.

This decision, was motivated by her foresight to revive authentic Caribbean and Costeñan cuisine in Panama.

The restaurant is marked by a flare of Home Cooking while maintaining the traditional Caribbean and Costeñan traditional ways of cooking.

All sauces are made from scratch, and our priority ensures that the food served is always fresh.

Further, our aim is to provide you with a culinary experience second to none.

In our quest for healthier eating choices, the restaurant promote foods with less fat and sodium, more fiber, more complex carbohydrates and lower in calories. 

Welcome! Come try our favorites

Cod Fish Fritter (Torrejitas de Bacalao)

Clams in Garlic Sauce (Almejas al Ajillo)

Oxtail (Rabo de Res): Oxtail with Dumplings

Curry Chicken (Pollo Al Curry): Exquisite curry flavor prepared Jamaican Style

Octopus in El Caribe Sauce (Pulpo Al Caribe): Octopus prepared in coconut sauce

Prawns in El Caribe (Langostinos Al Caribe): Prawns in coconut sauce

Stuffed Fish (Pescado Relleno): run down served with green banana & cassava, yuca and more, al caribe prepared with fresh coconut milk, al escabeche style.