Snack Shack

I have been to many restaurants in Panama City and Casco Viejo with my wife and with groups of people during the nearly four years I have been here. My experience at Mahalo's was way above average and for value, service, ambiance and purely exceptional cuisine – the only word that comes to mind is “Exceptional,” - a truly delightful experience. To miss visiting Mahalo’s is to miss an “ultimate” dining experience in the true tradition and delight that is Casco Viejo in Panama.

I scheduled a group of people (20+) for a social event at Mahalo. I spent time with the owners of the restaurant to determine a menu that could be a fixed price including drink specials. For a fixed price, there was a starter, main dish (meat or fish), dessert and an alcoholic drink plus additional drink specials. In addition, there was live music from one of my favorite Panama musicians, John Carney. The venue is between several other restaurants and they have done a very good job with the long hallway space they have. It's an outdoor restaurants with many tables and a peaceful environment when there is no live music. The interaction with the owners, the menu, music and wait staff were excellent. I though the portions were fine as it was a fixed menu and my husband and I have come where we ordered from the menu and they were perfect. I am trying to think of something I could improve on and am at a loss. Oh, I came up with one, the music could've been a little lower to encourage people getting up and mingling with others. Other than that, we will definitely go back.

El ambiente divino aunque difícil para conversar con la música en vivo. El servicio bueno y dedicado. La comida estuvo deliciosa sin embargo considero que no vale el precio que pague. Las porciones son pequeñas.

Es muy lindo, tiene una decoración fresca y con muchas plantas (es un jardín atrás). La atención es buena y los precios razonables, es un lugarcito lindo para un date o simplemente para una cena de sábado. El menú tiene una apuesta saludable y vegan/vegetarian friendly. Sirven desayunos todo el día. Queríamos un vino orgánico pero no había, sería buena idea que actualicen el menú. La comida estaba rica : pedimos el chili vegetariano (buenísimo y recomendado!!) y el burrito deconstruido (no nos gustó tanto). Quisiera probar más platos para evaluar mejor la comida, porque no fue espectacular.

Lugar casual en el Casco de comida saludable. Ingredientes frescos y una seleccion variada en el menú. Un poco caliente durante el dia pero acogedor en la noche.