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Panama City

Cantina del Tigre

Restaurant

Why we point you here

A one-Knife destination that's charted on Latin America's 50 Best and worth building a night around.

Panamá City has serious culinary ambition, and this spot proves it—charted at No. 47 on Latin America's 50 Best and holding a Knife from the Best Chef Awards. It's the kind of place that reminds you why this city is worth the detour, with cooking confident enough to earn continental recognition.

Accolades

2025Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
2025Best Chef Awards

On the map

Other charted spots in Panama City

Worth the detour.

Charted by Best Chef Awards · Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants· Last verified 2026-08-06