Fondas in Panama: Cheap, Authentic, and Why We Haven’t Eaten at One Yet
A couple of locals we talked to in Panama City told us the same thing: you have to try a fonda. They’re licensed, they’re $5–$6 for a full meal, and they serve the most authentic Panamanian food you’ll find. So why haven’t we eaten at one yet? Honestly? No air conditioning. Here’s everything we found out while we work up to it.