and put pictures of the dishes on the walls. I'm not a cupcake eater, but my
friends rave about the pastries--and they will bake a cake to order. They serve
excellent French toast. My friend Sherry claims the divorced eggs are to die for.
Another Panama is located in the downtown area, about one block from the
Central Market on Juarez, and one on Ejercito Mexicano near the Multicinemas
at Plaza Las Americas.
recommends their all-inclusive breakfast, which is only about $3.50 U.S.
ing oven. Every time I go in there I promise myself I will try something new,
but I invariably order the pizza with pepperoni and shrimp. They will deliver
to your room or home.
You are likely to be greeted by Malú, the personable owner. Beautifully pre-
pared seafood, including shrimp, oysters, mahi mahi, snapper, squid and octo-
pus, is cooked to your taste. Try the grilled mahi mahi or their famous ceviche.
Most menu items cost $8 to $13 U.S. and include vegetables, rice and salad.
Contact them at 981-5645.
food. A huge shrimp cocktail with a variety of toppings will run you $5.50
U.S., and other scrumptious entrees range from $4.50 to $16 U.S. The popular
"alambre special" (barbecued beef) for two is $13.50 U.S. They are open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner, and can be contacted at 982-5753.
is all outside seating with a beautiful view of the harbor entrance. They spe-
cialize in Mexican food and have an excellent daily buffet. I am a shrimp lover
and found something called a shrimp hamburger. It has no beef, but large
shrimp rolled together with bacon, served on a bun with pickles, lettuce and
tomatoes--outstanding! Occasionally a mariachi band passes through to add
some nice sounds. Telephone them at 982-8877.
sandwiches made from their delicious homemade breads. But the menu offers
pizza, calsones, quiche, soup and more.