Taberna La Malagueña | El Cangrejo image

Taberna La Malagueña | El Cangrejo

Restaurant Spanish restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Spanish restaurants in Bella Vista


Address

XFQG+Q7P, Av 1a B Nte, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+507 397-7720

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.5K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 12 to 6 PM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (31) tapas (29) service (15) atmosphere (15) Great (14) prices (11) flamenco (11) Good (11) ambiente (11) excellent (10)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Elizabeth C. 2 months ago on Google • 250 reviews New
    Great place for tapas and drinks. Great prices and good service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christen S. 6 years ago on Google
    American traveler. Eat here. Fantastic Spanish Tapas. Great prices. It was jam packed on a Wednesday when I was there. They give everyone free drinks. Yes free drinks. Mostly locals but some tourists. Edit: we came back the following day. A Thursday. Jam packed at 8pm. Live Music as well. Amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G G. 1 year ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Loved the food and the flamenco performance. The food was excellent with a lively and vibrant crowd super fun a must visit place in Panama’s
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geuvera P. 7 months ago on Google • 534 reviews
    Great happy hour specials and cocktails. The food is reasonably priced also. Surprising for the area. This a good area for food and drinks!

  • 4/5 Daniel O. 3 months ago on Google • 340 reviews New
    Great place to hang out and visit with friends. Prices are very good. Nice atmosphere.

  • 3/5 Richard E. 6 months ago on Google • 147 reviews
    Food ok, waitress got the order wrong after I asked for salt and pepper. she brought peppers. then got the tip wrong @ 25%. oh well...

  • 5/5 Tim H. 2 years ago on Google • 66 reviews
    The best description of what is served here is bar food masquerading as tapas on the menu - but it is so good it almost transcends the genre. And if it doesn't it's still so good you won't care. The croquetas are like frittered clouds, the papas aioli are addictive crispy bits, the gazpacho (salmorejo on the menu) is all freshly chopped ingredients and fresh shrimp (it's more like a ceviche), and even a grilled chicken skewer is moist & full of flavor. Holding it all together is an excellent compote of iced sangria with diced fruit just like it's done on the Iberian peninsula. Prices are more than fair and service is prompt, friendly, casual, and responsive, making it among the best in Panamå. No downside except for pesky Panamanian flies who will like the fare as much as you do.

  • 5/5 Kathy P. 2 months ago on Google • 61 reviews New
    Delicious food and Sangria! We didn’t appreciate all of the smoking on the patio though. That ruined the great patio experience.

  • 5/5 Laura K. 2 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Super Duper🤩 Amazing Flamenco Show 💃 Dancers and singer they are very talented. felt like I was in Spain 🇪🇸 their tapas also soooo yummy. very very recommend 🙌🏻

  • 5/5 Marilis Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food, excellent atmosphere and prices. The waiters are watching you as soon as you arrive. (Original) Buena comida, excelente ambiente y precios. Los meseros estan pendientes de ti apenas llegas.

  • 5/5 Geraldine G. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff Super friendly, they offer flamenco performance on Thursday.

  • 4/5 Bogard A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Decomplicated, good atmosphere (Original) Descomplicado, buen ambiente

  • 4/5 Miller Acosta O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place with a festive atmosphere. Ideal to go as a couple or group and share drinks and some tapas. It has two environments. Inside they do Spanish music shows and dance included. In another it is a covered space of the entrance. The prices are accessible. Recommended if you like the culture of Spain. (Original) Un lugar agradable con ambiente de festejo. Ideal para ir en pareja o grupo y compartir bebidas y algunas tapas. Tiene dos ambientes . En el interior hacen shows de musica española y baile incluido. En otro es un espacio techado de la entrada. Los precio son accesibles. Recomendado si te gusta la cultura de españa.

  • 5/5 diana catalina vargas h. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I think it is the only tapas place, outside of Spain and I have gone and it is tannnnn. Like Spanish food, in every sense, generous when serving, variety of tapas, delicious food, warm atmosphere, even its facilities closely resemble a tapería in Spain, I recommend it, delicious, I left happy, I loved the squid sandwich (same as sold in the main square). Finally the prices fit perfectly. (Original) Creo que es el único lugar de tapas , por fuera de España y que he ido y es tannnnn. Igualita la comida a la española , en todo sentido, generosos al servir, variedad de tapas, comida deliciosa , ambiente calido, hasta sus instalaciones se asemejan mucho a una tapería en España, lo recomiendo, delicioso, salí feliz , amé el bocato de calamar ( igual al que venden en plaza mayor) . Por último los precios se ajustan perfectamente.

  • 5/5 Sabrina P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best food and the best treatment by your staff ... (Original) La mejor comida y el mejor trato por parte de su personal...

  • 4/5 Funda Z. 2 years ago on Google
    good flamenco, good prices, always crowded and funny

  • 5/5 Argenis R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good site, good treatment I recommend it (Original) Buen sitio , buen trato lo recomiendo

  • 5/5 Gabriel F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to have drinks and share with friends !!!! (Original) Excelente lugar para tomar tragos y compartir con amigos!!!!

  • 5/5 Ivan F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tapitas, flamenco and good vibes (Original) Tapitas, flamenco y buen rollo

  • 4/5 Kathyria C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, good attention and food. The reeds always cold. (Original) Agradable, buena atención y comida. Las cañas siempre frías.

  • 5/5 Juan L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always in good spot for distraction. Good cuisine and attention. (Original) Siempre en buen spot para la distracción. Buena gastronomía y atención.

  • 5/5 aileen g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and very good tapas (Original) Excelente comida y las tapas muy buenas

  • 5/5 lucy p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) Excelente lugar

  • 4/5 Frost J. 2 years ago on Google
    Liked the place, especially the 2x1 but I did feel pushed a bit by the waitress. All of them seemed to want to get me to drink more and more. All three of us at the table noticed this.

  • 5/5 Courtney R. 5 years ago on Google
    Came for the Wednesday night happy hour and I must say this is the best spot in Panama I have been in. Food is delicious. Free Balboa drafts during happy hour? How can you go wrong.

  • 4/5 ALBELOEL M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service. Good atmosphere!!!

  • 5/5 Dhiliana R. 3 years ago on Google
    Gotta go there and taste its delicious food. Fully Recommended

  • 5/5 Trade Transparency Unit - P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fabulous! (Original) Fabuloso!

  • 5/5 Crystal M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place!

  • 5/5 Karen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambient. Good service. Authentic dishes. The eggplant is delicious. Loved the potatoes (all the potatoes!)

  • 4/5 Luis Enrique R. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome tapas and good Happy Hour

  • 4/5 Daniel S. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice place in the heart of El Cangrejo, good beer decent food at a reasonable price. Nice atmosphere

  • 5/5 Oliane S. 1 year ago on Google
    I like going on thursday evening when it is flamenco night. Also they propose nice happy hours during the week. Fun spot.

  • 5/5 Wally R. 10 months ago on Google
    Good for eat in place 😎😎very tasty fried squids, and the patatas bravas

  • 4/5 Alexa F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great happy hour. It's a nice place to sit and chat

  • 5/5 Maurice C. 9 months ago on Google
    Good food, mostly Spanish speaking staff and wonderful live music on certain evenings. Also a place among locals, so no tourists.

  • 5/5 Anthony K. 7 months ago on Google
    Authentic looking interior with fast service and a nice meat slice appetizers.

  • 5/5 Melanie S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich executive lunch and good service (Original) Muy rico el almuerzo ejecutivo y buena atención

  • 5/5 ivan fernandez p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good attention!! Very rich everything. (Original) Muy buena atención!! Muy rico todo.

  • 5/5 Jose Gabriel Cachafeiro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent attention ... Very strict in complying with biosecurity measures ... (Original) Excelente atención... Muy estrictos en el cumplimiento de las medidas de bioseguridad...

  • 3/5 Mauro A. 3 years ago on Google
    Too loud, what we order deep fried seafood platter was regular. Service was good.

  • 5/5 luna nueva p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place (Original) El mejor lugar

  • 5/5 dayma alzate r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Despite all the restrictions and all due care ... the site is excellent and your attention is impeccable !! (Original) A pesar de todas las restricciones y todos los debidos cuidados..el sitio es excelente y su atención impecable!!

  • 5/5 Nilsa G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super service, delicious sangria! And the tapas !!! Excellent service! (Original) Super servicio, deliciosa sangría! Y las tapas!!! Excelente servicio!

  • 4/5 ELBA R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service has declined a lot. (Original) Ha decaído mucho el servicio.

  • 5/5 Roberto L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good paella, excellent food

  • 5/5 Alexandra M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere to go have a few beers and have a good time (Original) Buen ambiente para ir a tomarse unas birras y pasar un rato agradable

  • 5/5 Todd B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and beer! Helpful staff especially if you don't speak Spanish.

  • 5/5 Andrea H. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice tapas restaurant located in the Cangrejo neighborhood. The Spanish atmosphere was right on and the food was delicious. Wednesdays they have a special of 3 tapas for $5, it's a great way to try new things.

  • 5/5 Marcela M. 5 years ago on Google
    Everything is good!!! Everyday has specials. A good place to eat tapas and drink cañas cheap!

  • 2/5 Omar G. 4 years ago on Google
    Food can be better, SERVICE NEEDS TO CHANGE.

  • 5/5 David Mc M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent prices, great service. Both tapas and cañas have a great price, they also have promotions for everyday of the week.

  • 4/5 Angelica M. 4 years ago on Google
    It is good but it is losing the great quality, good food and great service it used to have

  • 5/5 Matt G. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the best bar in Panama. Great service, nice tapas, awesome free Flamenco nights twice a week. Happy hours are excellent.

  • 5/5 Lars B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great small Tapas place with friendly service, good food and all at reasonable prices.

  • 4/5 F B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere, good public, funny waiters and delicious tapas. There are only tables outside. (Original) Buen ambiente, buen público, camareros divertidos y tapas ricas. Sólo faltan mesas a fuera.

  • 5/5 Henric W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great tapas and excellent punishment! (Original) Great tapas and excellent straff!

  • 5/5 JM R. 4 years ago on Google
    💯

  • 5/5 Jose T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Undoubtedly one of my favorite places, excellent prices for what they give you, a tavern atmosphere, Thursday, Friday and Saturday there is tablao with a tremendous free flamenco show (see in their networks what days is the show in which branches) good food and attention olé (Original) Sin duda uno de mis lugares favoritos, excelentes precios por lo que te otorgan, ambiente de taverna, jueves, viernes y sabado hay tablao con tremendo show flamenco gratis (mira en sus redes que dias es el show en cuales sucursales) buena comida y atención, olé

  • 5/5 Eldrick E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excelte bar / rest for an after office with friends, incredible prices and cheap beers. Attention enters the Panamanian average (Original) Excelte bar/rest para un after office con los amigos, precios increíbles y cervezas baratas. La atención entra en el average panameño

  • 5/5 Ap L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent atmosphere to be with friends and enjoy some tapas I recommend the breaded aubergines the garlic prawns and breaded octopus the sangria very good very good atmosphere and the flamenco show is also very good (Original) Excelente ambiente para estar entre amigos y disfrutar unas buenas tapas Les recomiendo las berenjenas apanadas las gambas al ajillo y el pulpo apanado la sangría muy buena muy buen ambiente y el show de flamenco también es muy bueno

  • 5/5 Deniel M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent tapas and best price! Atmosphere is authentic and good live entertainment (Original) Excelentes tapas y mejor precio! Ambiente es autentico y buen entretenimiento en vivo

  • 5/5 hernan n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great !! (Original) Buenísimo!!

  • 5/5 Susana G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich (Original) Muy rico

  • 5/5 Julka C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great happy hour . 3 tapas for 5$ 5-7 Monday -Friday plus flamenco dancing at 9 on Thursday

  • 5/5 jassir alberto mendoza p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere (Original) Buen ambiente

  • 4/5 Feña S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quiet to drink a pint 😄 ... if average age 35 and up, recommended 👍 (Original) Tranquilo para beber un pinta 😄...si edad promedio 35 hacia arriba, recomendado 👍

  • 5/5 Giovanni M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place ... boys attention is A1 (Original) Excelente lugar... la atención de los chicos es A1

  • 5/5 Maholy A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love it, they always have promotions and I love their live music (Original) Me encanta, siempre tienen promociones y me encanta su música en vivo

  • 5/5 Karsten M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I'll keep it short: great tapas, great prices, great service! Highly Recommended! (Original) Ich fasse mich kurz: tolle Tapas, super Preise, ganz tolle Bedienung! Absolut empfehlenswert!

  • 5/5 Milagros G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love it, excellent service, good food and atmosphere. They comply with the protocols for the covid (Original) Me encanto, excelente atención buena comida y ambiente. Cumplen con los protocolos por el covid

  • 5/5 Manuel Gonzalez P. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food and drinks.

  • 2/5 Edgar 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is not enough space to buy and eat there, the time I went I had to buy and take food with me since the place is always full. (Original) No hay suficiente espacio para comprar y comer allí, la vez que fui tuve que comprar y llevarme la comida ya que el lugar siempre está lleno.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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