Where to Eat in San Carlos, Panama: Local Comida Criolla
If you're looking for where to eat in San Carlos, Lucas Comida Criolla serves home-style Panamanian food with a daily menu that changes depending on what's being prepared.
We're located in San Carlos, Panamá Oeste, and serve residents and visitors to the area alike.
Panamanian comida criolla in San Carlos
Lucas Comida Criolla specializes in home-style Panamanian cooking. Our menu changes through the week, so we can offer different dishes, proteins and sides depending on the day.

Daily menu in San Carlos
The daily menu can include different comida criolla preparations served with rice and sides. Since the options change, we recommend checking the daily menu before you visit.
A local restaurant in San Carlos
Lucas Comida Criolla is a family-run restaurant, not a chain and not a place built just for tourists. It's the kind of spot a San Carlos neighbor walks into for lunch every day, and the kind of place a visitor passing through can find genuine, no-frills Panamanian food.
Dine in or take out?
You can enjoy your meal at Lucas Comida Criolla or order it to go. To check the daily menu or confirm availability, reach out to us on WhatsApp.
Where is Lucas Comida Criolla?
San Carlos, Panamá Oeste, Panama
Hours
- Monday7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Friday7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- SundayClosed
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get Panamanian food in San Carlos?
Lucas Comida Criolla is a comida criolla restaurant in San Carlos, Panamá Oeste, serving home-style Panamanian food with a daily menu, for dine-in or take-out.
Does Lucas Comida Criolla have a daily menu?
Yes. The menu changes day to day depending on what's being prepared. You can check it before you visit or ask us on WhatsApp.
Can I order food to go?
Yes, take-out is available. You're also welcome to dine in if you'd rather eat at the restaurant.
What payment methods does Lucas Comida Criolla accept?
We accept cash and Yappy.
How can I check today's menu?
You can message us on WhatsApp at +507 6582-2741 or check the daily menu on our site.
Want to learn more about Panamanian comida criolla and its traditional dishes? Read our guide to Panamanian food.
