Saturday, August 8, 2026

El Charro Mexicano @ Costa del Este

How frequent do you go for real Mexican food?
I hardly have one coz most of them are pricey and Mexican restaurants are quite rare in my area, unless I go to the city center or bigger malls.
But while in Panama, I stayed nearby a Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood, and it was just 10 minutes' walk away.
So, I make sure to drop by for the fajitas....
This place is quite colorful and well decorated. The food is pricey too (by Panama standard) hence this restaurant is quite empty.
I was the only customer😂
I had beef fajitas. It was served with some nachos, guacamole, and bean paste on a sizzling hot plate. There were also a small plate of tomato salsa and a super-hot red chili salsa.
A tray of corn tortilla was served separately. I think there were around 4 to 5 pieces of tortilla.
This is how you eat fajitas: place the meat and other ingredients onto the tortilla, then wrap it like a roll.
Avoid the super-hot red chili salsa—one drop is enough to kill you😂
The restaurant is located in a 2-storey complex opposite Tigo office. Tigo is a well-known mobile network provider in Panama (similar to our Maxis, DigiCelcom).
The mascot figure of the restaurant.
The bright colours of the restaurant is visible from afar.
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After the meal, I walked back to my apartment and passed by Marea, a luxury apartment facing the sea.
Seahorse wall art. Nice!

3 comments:

mun said...

I think last time got budget mexican eatery in Midvalley mall but it is closed now. Last time I ate mexican food in Edinburgh Scotland. 😂

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Hello Nux, I absolutely love all your photos! The colours, views and art are amazing! I personally don't like Mexican food...only because it is too hot and spicy for me. (same as Indian food).
But I love your post and photos, and I appreciate you sharing your experience! Thank you so much. I hope you have a lovely weekend ahead.

PH said...

The restaurant is so colorful! So far I have not tried authentic Mexican, only TexMex at Chillis. But I think I will enjoy Mexican food like tacos and fajitas.

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