Dining & Drinks

Terminal restaurants, lounge buffets and quick bites for transit travellers.

Panamanian Local Flavors

Tocumen International Airport offers transit travelers a taste of authentic Panamanian cuisine, with dishes like sancocho, ceviche, and patacones available at several dining spots throughout the terminals. As a major hub connecting North and South America, the airport reflects Panama's rich culinary blend of indigenous, Spanish, and Caribbean influences. Look for local favorites in the main terminal food court before or between your connecting flights.

Fast Transit Eats

With Tocumen serving as one of Latin America's busiest connecting hubs, quick-service options are strategically placed throughout Terminal 1 and the newer Terminal 2 to accommodate tight layovers. Grab a empanada, a fresh tropical fruit cup, or a light snack from one of the many grab-and-go kiosks scattered across the concourses. These fast options are ideal for travelers transiting between flights on Copa Airlines and other carriers.

Café & Beverages

Panama is renowned for its world-class Geisha coffee, grown in the highlands of Boquete, and Tocumen airport is one of the best places to sample it before you leave the country. Several café outlets in both terminals serve specialty Panamanian coffee alongside tropical fruit juices like maracuyá and tamarindo. Whether you need an espresso to power through a long layover or a cold fresh juice to beat the tropical heat, you'll find excellent options here.

Full Service Restaurants

For travelers with longer layovers at Tocumen, sit-down restaurants in Terminal 2 offer a more relaxed dining experience featuring both international menus and regional Panamanian dishes such as ropa vieja and arroz con pollo. The expanded Terminal 2, opened in 2019, hosts a variety of full-service venues catering to the diverse international passenger base passing through this Central American gateway. Prices are generally reasonable by international airport standards, and most restaurants accommodate both US dollars and Panamanian balboas.