One of the best spots to buy fresh fish in downtown Panama City is the local Fish Market, Mercado de Mariscos, located at the end of Balboa Avenue (Avenida Balboa).
In this article about Panama City's fish market we highlight:
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Pounds of fresh fish for jaw-dropping prices.
Mercado de Mariscos offers fresh fish daily for low prices. Every morning before sunrise the fisher boats arrive with the daily catch. Visit the market early to find the best selection of:
Fresh fish meals all day long.
The fish market also offers a wide variety of little restaurants with a great layback vibe. Many people come to the fish market in the evening to enjoy an affordable dinner and a beer and watch a soccer game on one of the screens.
Every restaurant offers a great selection of meals such as Ceviche. Ceviche comes in different varieties such as Ceviche de Corvina (Whitefish) or Ceviche Mixto (A mix of whitefish, shrimp, and prawns). The fish is "cooked" in lemon combined with chopped onion, and cilantro. You can get yourself a ceviche for as low as $1. In addition, you will find meals such as fried fish (Pescado Frito), lobster, and much more. Tip: Combine your meal with a cold Balboa beer.
Location of Mercado de Mariscos
Mercado de Mariscos is located at the end of Avenida Balboa and just before Casco Viejo. You can easily get there by Uber. When commuting by car, you can park in the public parking on Avenida Balboa.
Alternative to Mercado de Mariscos for lunch or dinner
Mercado de Mariscos can be very crowded. And in some cases, you might not find yourself an empty table to enjoy your dinner. In that case, we recommend you visit Sabores Del Chorrillo. Sabores Del Chorrillo is located 5 minutes away by car or Uber and provides you with the same quality of food and cold drinks.
The conclusion on Panama City's Fish Market
The fish market in Panama City is a perfect spot to enjoy some cheap food and drinks on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Both el Mercado de Mariscos and Sabores Del Chorrillo have the same local and casual vibe. If you prefer more of a restaurant vibe make sure to check out the different spots on the Amador.