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Panama City

Maito Restaurante

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Why we point you here

Panama City's creative fire cooking earns consistent nods from the Latin America 50 Best list.

Panama City shines here with ambitious, wood-fired cooking that draws on local tradition and seasonal focus. The kitchen's confidence with open flame has earned recognition from Latin America's 50 Best and a knife from the Best Chef Awards — trust that translates to a meal worth building a night around.

Accolades

  • 2024No. 14
  • 2023No. 6
  • 2022No. 6
  • 2020No. 42
  • 2019No. 17

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Charted by Best Chef Awards · Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants· Last verified 2026-07-11