Keith Woolford Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) Disappearing rapidly but there are still places where one can get a complete lunch for $5 or under. Los Edwins, Sandwich Shop, Sabroson, to name a few. Any other favorites? Edited December 20, 2016 by Keith Woolford expanded the title for a bit more clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSailors Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Where is Los Edwins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Edwin is across the street from Dr. Chen's office, or just a few doors north of Melo's in Boquete. Edwin used to be management at Nelvis Restaurant, which was located in a house behind Plaza Los Establos and just a few doors south of the church across from the main elementary school. Nelvis was sold, and Edwin is now doing his new thing in a smaller facility, but with the same tipico menu, great service, and low prices. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 (edited) Nelvis is Mom in the kitchen, Edwin and Edwin are father and son. Terrific fried chicken. Edited December 19, 2016 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelyn Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 We enjoyed lunch there recently. Yummy fried chicken and we got the last available table. Busy place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siempre Soluciones Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Cafe Boquete next to Policia National. Typico runs between $3 and $3.50 depending on the meat. A bowl of chicken, yuca, rice, and corn soup for $1.50. Beers are $1 but beware sodas such as Coca Cola are $1.50! Breakfast items under 25 cents so breakfast and a cup of coffee for under $2. Great fried bread. They've got a BBQ smoker outside and advertise rib dinners on Friday and Saturday nights for $14. I've never tried them but they must be good for that price since they're always busy. Indoor and outdoor seating and a television inside that they do not play at alarming sound levels! I would say the patron ratio is about 1/3 expats. I've also seen locals arrive with large tupperware type plastic containers and purchase in bulk for take out as opposed to the traditional white plastic single serving containers which they offer. Very fast service too. Note that Google Maps has it located on the wrong side of the street where there used to be another eatery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieElaine Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Maria serves a great lunch out of her home for $3.00. A lot of Panamanian government workers eat there. Turn left at Multi Bank and she is on the left after the stop sign next to a home that is being refurbished and across the street from the big wooden clad house on the big lot which is also being refurbished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Is she the first house after the stop sign or the second, with the home being refurbished being the first? Is there a sign? What does she serve? Are there choices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieElaine Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Maria is directly across the street from the big 3 story house on a large lot that is being refurbed. I believe she is the 5th or 6th house. At lunch there are a number of county vehicles there, you can't miss it. The meal is a traditional Panamanian meal and I do not believe you have choices. The food is good and chicken falls off the bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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