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El Pecado

Call tercerda | en Hotel laguna, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
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Ranked #7 of 40 restaurants in Bocas Town
Cuisines: International
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Austin, Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Stumbled on to this place when my target restaurant was closed for the evening. The ambiance, nice lighting with warm colors and outdoor tables, caused me to do a 180 and walk right in. The menu looked good so I took an outdoor table. People watching was very entertaining (like the guy towing the big model airplane with blinking lights... More

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London
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We came here one night to escape the downpour, it was packed so we assumed it would be good....it wasn't. Ceviche starters were decent, main courses of satay chicken and lobster were poor. I wouldn't expect lobster to be cooked to the point the meat came out in one solid rubbery chunk...we fed it to a stray dog also hiding... More

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Elora, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

if one of the best in Boca Town then the standards are not very high. My wife had the ceviche, average to good. I had the Thai chicken soup, The small pieces of chicken were very good but the soup was way overpowered by lime which unfortunately prevented any other flavours coming through. My wifes entree was again average and... More

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Bellevue, Washington
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82 reviews 82 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

El Pecado is simply one of the better restaurants in town. The food is fresh, the menu is varied and the prices are reasonable. Service is the standard Panamanian Slow but it is done with a smile so be prepared to linger over a delicious meal.

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bocas del toro
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I've been in bocas for 4 months now, ate pretty much everywhere and I can honestly say this is the best restaurant out here. The food is excellent, generous portions, beautiful presentation, and best service in town, the staff is very nice and professional. If you come to Bocas del toro you absolutly have to try it out

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Love! Love! Love! the food of The Pecado. Even the restaurant have new owners, luckily they kept the same staff and menu. The food didn't disappointed us at all, was very tasty and fresh and just as I do remember, extra kudos for the food presentation. Reasonable price (quality and portions). The restaurant it is conveniently located on the Main... More

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ST-JEAN SUR RICHELIEU,QC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I was in BOCAS for a month and I tried many restaurants,The EL PECADO is top.Very good food,great portion. very good service. In the center of the town, wirth beautifull terasse.I had many breakfasts and dinners and it was always wiyh the samme quality. Definetly a place to go and enjoy a very good time.The owners Andrea and Stephane are... More

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Montreal, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

It's our first time in Bocas, and we were attracted by the exterior ambiance of the restaurant, and we entered. WOW, what a meal, and presentation we got. The food was superb, the presentation and the service was excellent. We looked at the reviews once we got back to our hotel, and found EL PECADO not to be within the... More

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Westminster, MD
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We were told by the lady from whom we rented that this was one her favorite restaurants and her recommendation was not over rated! We were in Bocas for eight days and ate at El Pecado three times! That probably best summed up how much we liked it. The beef filet with blue cheese sauce was scrumptious. Service is a... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

The food looked and tasted really good but it gave me food poisoning. Our host told me that many people who stayed at the hostel got food poisoning from El pecado so don`t go there!

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