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Natural Spice Panamá

Restaurant

👍👍 I have been to natural spice probably 10 times in 2 months. I absolutely love the cuisine and I’m not a vegan! I don’t miss meat at all when I eat here. What I really love about the food here is that the chef makes everything from scratch. No lab-made vegan meat. You are not going to find beyond me... People often mention vegan, vegetarian, good, menu, chef, restaurant, comida, delicious, Excellent, Panama,


Address

Entrando por calle sin salida, edificio crema "El Pilar", frente a los nuevos estacionamientos de la CSS y al lado de la Dirección de Cultural de la Universidad de Panamá., Av. José de Fábrega calle sin salida, Panamá, Panama

Website

about.me

Contact

+507 6516-1799

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (302 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: (Mother's Day), 12 to 8:35 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 12 to 8:35 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 8:35 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 8:35 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (31) vegetarian (18) good (16) menu (13) chef (12) restaurant (12) comida (12) delicious (11) Excellent (11) Panama (11)
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  • 5/5 Suzanne R. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was delicious. Chef takes pride in his flavors as well as the presentation. Service was perfect but we were the only customers 🙂
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aloha M. 11 months ago on Google
    I have been to natural spice probably 10 times in 2 months. I absolutely love the cuisine and I’m not a vegan! I don’t miss meat at all when I eat here. What I really love about the food here is that the chef makes everything from scratch. No lab-made vegan meat. You are not going to find beyond meat or impossible meat here. Instead you’ll find burgers made with quinoa, mushroom, beans and it changes depending on what the chef decides! The salads, are out of this world! They are not only packed with flavor, but even the small salad is a big portion. The samosas aren’t always available, but when they are they are the best I’ve had and I frequently eat Indian. The vegan ceviche is made out of plantain, and I don’t know how he gives it a wonderful, ceviche taste but it’s a must try! Even the beverages are amazing! Sometimes special iced teas are on the menu and I’ve even had star fruit juice here. The chef really put love into the dishes and you can see it in the presentation. Garnishes and beautiful flowers adorn the plates. The best part of all of this is it’s affordable vegan food. Whenever my vegan friends want to go out to eat I usually know I’m about to fork out a fortune. This is the only vegan place I can come back to time and time again, because the price point is reasonable enough to. Whether you are vegan or not, you were going to absolutely love the cuisine in this tiny restaurant tucked behind the University! Highly recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roza 5 years ago on Google
    Found on a little tree-lined road by the University, Natural Spice is a hidden gem. The service and food are excellent. The owner and chef is very friendly and prepares your meal with passion and care and your health and happiness in mind. There is a full menu but my family always opts for the meal of the day which is always different and delicious. It includes a soup and fresh juice for only 6.50. We keep coming back for more!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dorothy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious. Our Spanish is weak so the chef interpreted the menu for us. Amazing green juice and our food was so tasty and fresh. Excellent music, too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent the best (Original) Excelente lo mejor
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rogelio Campos R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Highly recommended, style, quality, treatment, taste, unbeatable prices CONGRATULATIONS !!! (Original) Muy recomendado, estilo, calidad, trato, sabor, precios insuperables FELICIDADES!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucy Cristina C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and it is a quiet place to meet. (Original) Excelente comida y es un lugar tranquilo para encontrarse.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Juan De Dios G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love the food and the place always clean. I recommend it. (Original) Me encanta la comida y el local siempre limpio. lo recomiendo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrienne A. 2 years ago on Google
    The most amazing vegan food in Panama! The restaurant is unassuming because it’s tucked away but the chef and food was unbelievable! We ordered the plantain nachoes and two different burgers and couldn’t stop eating! The presentation was beautiful and the ingredients were fresh. Definitely check our Natural Spice if you are in Panama!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fanny Hurtado R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The simple but cozy atmosphere. And the exquisite food (Original) El ambiente sencillo pero acogedor. Y la comida exquisita
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Miguel R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place for super rich and healthy vegetarian food (Original) Buen lugar para comida vegetariana súper rica y saludable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve C. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice little cozy restaurant with friendly staff. My waiter spoke perfect english which was great since my Spanish is terrible. Very good vegan burrito with soy meat. The nachos were also great and they had home made vegan cheese!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renee M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious Vegan Food (Original) Deliciosa Comida Vegana
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miguel H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent vegan place, to be my first time in a restaurant so, I have no complaint. (Original) Excelente lugar vegano, para ser mi primera vez en unnrestaurante asi, no tengo queja.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Analisa w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best raw vegan and vegetarian food in Panama (Original) La mejor comida crudivegana y vegetariana en Panamá
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karla M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amando Natural Spice, excellent food and good prices. The chef is the best. (Original) Amando Natural Spice, excelente comida y buenos precios. El chef es lo máximo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abraham Guzmán V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is difficult to find a restaurant in which you feel you are eating at home and the luck that is also of the vengan / vegetarian type is a win-win. The food is tasty and the attention is 5 stars. (Original) Es difícil encontrar un restaurante en el que sientas que estas comiendo en tu casa y cin la suerte que también sea de tipo vengan / vegetariano es un win-win. La comida esta sabrosa y la atención es de 5 estrellas.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Among my favorite vegan restaurants in the city. Delicious and at a good price. (Original) Entre mis favoritos de restaurantes veganos en la ciudad. Delicioso y a buen precio.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shweta G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vegan food. The place is hard to find but once you're there, it's cozy and welcoming. The food is flavorful and being vegetarian, appreciated all they had to offer. I rated it 4 stars only because it took a long time for our food to arrive. Other than that, no complaints. We had the daily special which was eggplant, potato salad and beans. It was delicious, as was the vegetarian burrito.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connie C. 1 year ago on Google
    The best food we've had in Panama so far! We ordered the menu del dia and it was amazing. We got a main, soup and a drink for less than 9. The food was super delicious and healthy. Also, the staff were very nice and friendly. Would totally recommend. Its a bit hidden away but usually the best things always are! What a great find! We will be back before leaving Panama to try the rest of the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bel V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I tasted their full menu at Natural Spice. Brown rice, soy carnitas, seitan fillets, beans and aubergines accompanied by a very good and consistent vegetable soup starter. Drink includes a natural passion fruit juice. Whether you are vegan or not, I highly recommend going to try their weekly menu. Food has a lot of flavor and your body will thank you for eating so clean and nutritious. You can eat on site, order home delivery or pick up at their facilities. (Original) Degusté en Natural Spice su menú completo. Arroz integral, Carnitas de Soja, Filetes de Seitan, frijoles y berenjenas acompañado de un entrante de sopa de verduras muy buena y consistente. De beber incluye un zumo de maracuyá natural. Seas vegano o no te recomiendo mucho ir a probar su menú semanal. La comida tiene mucho sabor y tu organismo te agradecerá comer tan limpio y nutritivo. Puedes comer en el sitio, pedir entrega a domicilio o retirar en sus instalaciones.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pamela B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is AMAZING! The best Vegan/Vegetarian restaurant in Panama. Fresh ingredients, natural spices, great portions. I left feeling so satisfied and nourished. Please don’t walk..RUN… You will not be disappointed!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pia G. 1 year ago on Google
    Best vegetarian/vegan food in Panama city! It's healthy and made with love and care. The meal of the day comes with soup and a drink. Definitely recommend this place!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marij de v. 1 year ago on Google
    We were looking for a place where we could eat something healthy. As a vegetarian i found it very luxurious that i could choose everything from the menu! And it was delicous. Hopefully we can come back at our last day in Panama before heading home ☀️

  • 5/5 Rodrigo G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent! (Original) ¡Excelente!

  • 5/5 Kalps (. 5 months ago on Google
    Really surprised to find a raw place in panama ! The food here is great, lots of choice for vegans and vegetarians and the chef runs the restaurant himself (8 years) and so he knows the ingredients and can cater for different allergies, thank you for a wonderful meal highly recommended and perfect for gluten free / grain free diets, I’m looking forward to trying the gluten free pizza which is made of yuca / potato and corn flour.

  • 5/5 jerjeh 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, great cooks!

  • 5/5 Melvin R. 8 months ago on Google
    Natural Spice is a Diamond in the rough. The food is affordable and tastes great. The establishment is on the smaller side, with a homie feel. You can tell the food is made with love and attention. Chef Marcos certainly has a gift for this style of food. The Tea drinks are nothing short of outstanding, I ordered agua de pipa with my meal at first, then had to order my tea after trying a sip of Wifey’s Tea. It was devine. If you are looking for a Vegan/Vegetarian option, this is a must stop. Can’t wait to go back.

  • 5/5 Kenny E. 10 months ago on Google
    We tasted the Frida Burguer, simply the best vegan Burguer I ever had, and I’ve travelled some. We also tried the Rasta Soul burrito and the mix of sweet and salty was delicious. The place is a small chamber with some psychedelic deco, very laidback. I definitely recommend!

  • 2/5 Paul H. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered the sweet burger with “bacon”; it was the equivalent of a fruit roll-up. Unhurried wait staff. Maracúya juice saved the place from getting 1 star

  • 2/5 Vicky M. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent plant-based menu options, but we were told that they had none of the items we ordered and gave us a list of 4 or 5 options that they did have available, one of which was the burger that I originally asked for. The food is just okay and the service is absolutely dismal.

  • 5/5 Ursula P. 4 years ago on Google
    Chill atmosphere, nice people, delicious, fresh, inexpensive, vegan food made with love

  • 5/5 Andy G. 1 year ago on Google
    Really amazing food and good prices. Definitely worth it!

  • 5/5 Colleen S. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the best vegan meal!

  • 5/5 Raul R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good vegetarian place for more healthy eating options. Fully recommended

  • 5/5 Ana G. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellents choice for vegetarian, vegans and raw vegans. Amazing flavors

  • 5/5 Cesar L. 3 years ago on Google
    😃

  • 5/5 j e. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely might go-to spot when I to come to Panama! Everything here has so much flavor you can tell it’s been made with love and care. The salad is out of this world. I don’t know what’s going on in that dressing but wow! The burritos are ones that will make you think of the next one you’re going to get because they’re THAT good. The tamales are, delicious and unusual at the same time. Everything’s good so far. Definitely try the meal of the day, you will not be disappointed.

  • 5/5 Derek B. 1 year ago on Google
    A little hard to find using happy cow but great food and really nice people. Patient with my poor Spanish - very helpful

  • 5/5 Chesney 5 months ago on Google
    All the dishes here were delicious, especially the raw dishes. The owner went out of his way to accommodate our dietary requirements. Very impressed.

  • 5/5 Janki P. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to place to eat. Excellent service and amazing food! Loved it!

  • 5/5 aurélie B. 5 years ago on Google
    A very nice place with really really good food. See my first tamales. Highly recommended for vegetarian / vegan / and people who loves good food

  • 5/5 Chelsee 3 years ago on Google
    The best plant based (vegan) burger I’ve ever had! Beautiful atmosphere. Kind staff. I told the chef about my dietary restrictions and he was very understanding and helpful. You have to try this place!!

  • 5/5 P 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful vegan food! Very filling and great prices. Delighted we found it

  • 5/5 Michael K. 5 years ago on Google
    Wow, this is the first time the chef ever came to our table and explained the whole menu to us (in English, no less). We ordered something off-menu that was a special today (pesto pasta) and it was very good. Very small, out of the way, but worth the trip. Generous portions; I'm a big guy and not shy about eating, but even I carried some of my food home. They have two kinds of cheese so be sure to ask for vegan if that's what you want.

  • 5/5 Ivan V. 4 years ago on Google
    For me it's the best vegan/vegetarian restaurant i'v le visited at the moment by far i define it by one word amazing: food, menu, ambient, but the place is small and have few parking options, but the rest is an amazing place

  • 2/5 Guillaume S. 4 years ago on Google
    Not impressed at all. We’ve ordered 2 burgers and 2 juices. We had to wait for about 30min to get the juices (they weren’t great) and 1h to get one of our burgers. The second burger came in after a 75min-wait and it wasn’t even the right one... they had to take it back to correct the order. They also charged us more because of their error (they cooked us two double burgers instead of a double and a simple). The burgers were really good, but we didn’t enjoy the whole experience at all because of the awful service.

  • 5/5 Jihye B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and wholesome food.

  • 5/5 Flor W. 5 years ago on Google
    Super delicious and the service amazing! Also the delivery service is amazing. I have a fatal allergy to milk and always fear eating out. But here they made sure that there was no animal ingredients and I was able to dine as a Queen. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Boris B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vegetarian and vegan food. A home-style restaurant, with the owner as chef and his mother taking the orders. You can't get healthier than this food in Panama.

  • 5/5 Nilanjana S. 4 years ago on Google
    We found this gem on our first night in Panama City. The food, service and atmosphere were all wonderful!

  • 5/5 Sunil K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to eat a vegetarian meal. A small restaurant, hidden away in a residential address. Give yourself some time to be served.

  • 5/5 Jose Antonio De Gracia De G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best restaurant of all (Original) El mejor restaurante de todos

  • 5/5 Mónica Miranda J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent vegan, vegetarian option and they have a raw vegan menu. There is a good quality price relation. (Original) Excelente opción vegana, vegetariana y tienen menú crudivegano. Muy buena relación calidad/precio.

  • 5/5 David R. 3 years ago on Google
    Really awesome vegetarian place. Coming from a guy that eats a lot t of meat

  • 5/5 Ariadna F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious vegan food! (Original) Deliciosa comida vegana!

  • 5/5 Nairoby Yarizet Reyes L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious and healthy (Original) Deliciosa y saludable.

  • 5/5 Jason V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hospital care good place to go to eat these days (Original) Atencion hospitalaria buen lugar para ir a comer en estos días

  • 5/5 María Antonieta Lay L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service and quality of food. Good option to eat adjusted to the new reality. The biosecurity measures are well followed, you feel safe, and well cared for !!! (Original) Excelente servicio y calidad de la comida. Buena opción para ir comer ajustada a la nueva realidad. Las medidas de bioseguridad se cumplen bien, te sientes seguro, y ¡bien atendido!!!

  • 4/5 Stephanie de B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are vegan or vegetarian and want a dish with a good balance of nutrients, with homemade flavor and fair price Natural Spice is the best option. They are on a dead end street, it has no parking, but in the surrounding area it is without much trouble to park. Now they accept card payments too. (Original) Si eres vegana o vegetariano y quieres un plato con un buen balance de nutrientes, con sabor casero y precio justo Natural Spice es la mejor opción. Están en una calle sin salida, no tiene estacionamientos pero en los alrededores se encuentra sin mucho problema donde aparcar. Ahora aceptan pagos con tarjeta también.

  • 5/5 Irma De Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Vegetarian and vegan restaurant Excellent! good prices, affordable place! (Original) Excelente restaurante vegetariano y vegano! buenos precios,lugar accesible!

  • 5/5 Freddy L. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Meeta M. 4 years ago on Google
    My family and I loved this place! Marco explained the menu to us in English so we knew what to order. The food was delicious, healthy, filling, and extremely affordable. He even made sure that we got back to our hotel safely. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Marycarmen P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

  • 4/5 Danilo G. 4 years ago on Google
    Bacano

  • 5/5 Karla S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants ... Marcos always attentive to his clients and offering the best quality (Original) Uno de los mejores restaurantes de comida vegetariana y vegana.. Marcos siempre atento a sus clientes y brindándole la mejor calidad

  • 5/5 Carlos N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place and food, I do not frequent this kind of places (I went for an invitation), but I would not hesitate to return (Original) Excelente lugar y comida, no frecuento mucho este tipo de lugares (fui por una invitación), pero no dudaría en regresar

  • 5/5 DJ HITO M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ufffff (Original) Ufffff

  • 5/5 Ada C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I spent quite a pleasant time in a vegetarian sushi workshop ... All rich excellent taste new recipes ... (Original) Pasé un rato bastante agradBle en un taller de sushi vegetariano... Todo rico excelente sabor nuevas recetas...

  • 5/5 DUBRASKA S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good and healthy food. (Original) Comida muy buena y saludable.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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