Food & Dining at El Santuario Ecolodge 🌿
At El Santuario Ecolodge, we believe food is more than a meal – it’s an experience. Our lodge has a dedicated cook who prepares homemade, fresh dishes with care and intention. Inspired by the Slow Food philosophy, we focus on meals that are nourishing, flavorful, and connected to our community. This means we use local ingredients whenever possible, supporting nearby farmers and honoring the rich flavors of Panama. Because slow food takes time, we kindly ask that lunches and dinners be requested in advance so we can prepare your meal fresh and with care. From intimate private dinners to special events open to the public – like our popular sushi nights – every dining experience is crafted to feel warm, welcoming, and just like home To request meals, simply send us a WhatsApp message at 📱 +507 6931-4840 or stop by reception.
Breakfast
Continental Breakfast / Desayuno Continental
Two eggs, fried or scrambled, with toast, fresh local cheese, butter, jam, seasonal fruit, and coffee or tea. Dos huevos, fritos o revueltos, con tostadas, queso fresco, mantequilla, mermelada cacera, frutas de temporada y café o té.
$7.50
Panamanian Breakfast of the Day / Desayuno Panameño del Día
Scrambled eggs with sautéed sausage and onions, served with corn tortillas, patacones or hojaldre, fresh local cheese, seasonal fruit, and coffee or tea. Huevos revueltos con salchicha y cebolla, acompañados de tortillas de maíz, patacones o hojaldre, queso fresco, frutas de temporada y café o té caliente.
$7.50
Waffles / Waffles
Golden waffles topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh seasonal fruits, served with coffee or tea. Waffles dorados con jarabe de arce, crema batida y frutas frescas de temporada, acompañados de café o té.
$7
Strawberry Banana Power Bowl / Power Bowl de Fresa y Banano
A smooth blend of strawberries, bananas, and almond milk, topped with fresh strawberry slices, banana, crunchy granola, chia seeds, a drizzle of peanut butter, and a sprinkle of coconut flakes. Una mezcla cremosa de fresas, banano y leche de almendra, coronada con rodajas frescas de fresa y banano, granola crujiente, semillas de chía, un toque de mantequilla de maní y hojuelas de coco.
$7.50
Fresh Fruit Bowl / Tazón de Frutas Frescas
Seasonal fruits, fresh and colorful, perfect for a light start. Frutas de temporada, frescas y coloridas, perfectas para un comienzo ligero.
$5
🌿 El Santuario BBQ Shack Dinner Menu
At our ecolodge, dining is a slow food experience – homemade, fresh, and prepared with ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers. Because good food takes time, all dinners must be reserved in advance. 4-Course Dinner Price: $25 per person (Prepared fresh with local ingredients. Please reserve in advance so we can cook with care.)
Starter (choose one)
*Grilled Seasonal Vegetables – cooked over the fire, drizzled with local herbs & olive oil *Garden Salad – a refreshing mix of greens, avocado, tomatoes & homemade dressing
Main Course (choose one)
Grilled Catch of the Day – fresh from local waters, served with coconut rice & garden salad BBQ Chicken – marinated in local spices, paired with roasted vegetables & rice Vegetarian Skewers – farm-fresh veggies & grilled cheese, served with herbed quinoa
Extras (choose one)
Yuca Fries with homemade dipping sauce Sweet Plantains caramelized over the grill
Dessert (choose one)
Seasonal Fruit Plate with local honey Homemade Flan – creamy, slow-cooked & sweet
