El Chichemito
Restaurante El Chichemito
An affordable Panamanian home-style eatery in the town center, famous for grilled meats and the traditional corn drink chicheme. Portions are generous and prices are low.
Located in the center of Pedasí near the town sign, this fonda-style eatery specializes in Panamanian home cooking and grilled meats: fried fish, roast chicken, steak and pork, served with fried cassava, patacones, rice and beans, plus fish skewers and daily set meals. Its signature drink is chicheme, a traditional sweet corn drink. The setting is simple and has no air conditioning. Pets are allowed, but there is little parking nearby, and food can be slow at peak times. Expect about US$5–10 per person. The restaurant is within walking distance in town, reservations are not needed, and it is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–21:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Pedasí Town Plaza
- Playa El Toro
- Playa El Arenal
- Playa Los Destiladeros
- Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge
- Playa Venao
- Isla de Cañas Wildlife Refuge
- Iglesia de Santa Librada, Las Tablas