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LA ESTRELLA
Contemporary Latin shared plates and local ingredients meet in the heart of Casco Antiguo next to Hotel La Concordia.
Vibrant Local Plates and Rhythm in Casco Antiguo
Stepping into La Estrella Barra Local means diving into the energy of Casco Antiguo. Positioned on Avenida Central, next to Hotel La Concordia, this Latin bar channels an easygoing, music-filled atmosphere wrapped around a menu designed for sharing. The kitchen takes regional flavors—from chorizo tableño to saril confit—and transforms them into small plates that pair with a drink after exploring the historic quarter.
Plan your first visit around a table full of shared bites to taste the menu. Start with a round of seafood cocktail or octopus tostadas before moving into meat dishes, like the tacos de palomilla or the house burger with chorizo tableño spread. Pair your courses with patacones with plantain ketchup and Colombian ají, and finish with their Churros de Guineo served with coconut cream.
A CLOSER LOOK
THE ESTRELLA EXPERIENCE
WHAT TO ORDER
What to Order at La Estrella Barra Local
El Rompe Colchón
Mixed seafood cocktail with Rompe Lycra vinaigrette and patacones.
Tacos de Palomilla
Tacos with palomilla beef, roasted tomato sauce, saril confit, chile mayo and cilantro.
Hamburguesa La Estrella
Burger with national beef and chorizo tableño spread.
Churros de Guineo
Churros de guineo served with coconut cream.
THE LOCAL VERDICT
Why La Estrella Barra Local Belongs on Your Casco Itinerary
La Estrella Barra Local captures casual dining in Casco Antiguo: unpretentious energy, music, and local flavors made for sharing. Whether you stop by for patacones with plantain ketchup and Colombian ají or sit down for tacos de palomilla and cocktails, the kitchen offers Latin dishes centered on local ingredients.
LA ESTRELLA LOCATION
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PLAN YOUR TABLE
Reserve at La Estrella Barra Local
Reserve your table online via OpenTable to enjoy contemporary Latin plates and drinks on Avenida Central.
THE FOOD COMPASS
BY PARADOX
The Food Compass by Paradox is your definitive local guide to the best restaurants in Panama City. We cut through the tourist traps to deliver unfiltered, honest recommendations on where to eat across the capital: from high-end dining and hidden culinary gems to Casco Viejo hotspots and authentic neighborhood fondas. Designed for food-focused travelers and discerning diners, our curated guides highlight the true taste, flavors, and vibrant food scene of Panama City. Navigating local flavor. Direct to the source.