Siempre Soluciones Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 After getting my hair cut on Calle 2a Sur I noticed a new Restaurant/Produce store across the street and a few doors down (map attached). It's only been there one month, all new, 1/2 of the building is a produce store and the other half is a cafe/restaurant. Nicely done, they spent some money on this place. The prices are reasonable, I ended up purchasing cabbage, lettuce, and some really scrumptious looking tomatoes. A photo of the tomatoes are attached. The tomatoes were 80 cents per pound which is priced at the high end for tomatoes at the market. Their selection is excellent, they certainly take their time in selecting their produce at least with the tomatoes as there wasn't a bad one in the bunch. I wanted six, I picked six, all perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thanks for the tip. It's off the beaten path, so I predict they won't last long unless they learn how to advertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I agree, Bonnie. Panamanians don't seem to believe in advertising and marketing of their business/service. No big mystery of why "open one week and closed a week later". So much effort with minimum results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieElaine Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Stopped by yesterday and the menu is small and the smoothies looked yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Nilsen Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Went there last week. Great burger $3.50, fries $1.50. Also had a very good omelet. Make sure that the waiter understands what you want, there was some miscommunication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Here is a picture of this new produce stand and eatery. Note the total absence of any signage. Maybe that is coming in the near future. I don't even know the name of this place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We had some great burgers and shakes there today, hope the place makes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 The name of the Restaurant is Rustica. The "chef's" name is Jefferson. We ate breakfast there this morning. It was good! His Mom makes the salsa we used for our omelets. All of the produce they use for food looked very fresh. The buns looked wonderful! After breakfast, we bought some produce and received a free grapefruit. The little place is across the street from the school, on the way to Colibri. Give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Marcelyn and I tried out the new Rustica late this afternoon. She bought some fresh fruits from the produce stand. Good looking items there but not a large selection, but what was there was well displayed and obviously very fresh. And then we had an evening snack at the restaurant niche. Ended up ordering nachos (to share) and two fresa batidos. Service was quick, prices very reasonable, and the nacho dish was huge, way beyond what we could eat between the two of us. I could have made dinner out of the batido. It was fantastic. Here are some pictures. We definitely will go back. Nice friendly ambiance. Great service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris McCall Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) We loved this place, great food, the veggie drinks hava no sugar and are almost a meal in themselves. Put a review on trip advisor to help them out Rustica Restaurant Edited July 11, 2017 by Chris McCall spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Marcelyn and I had our second pleasant dining experience at Rustica last evening. I tried a hamburger (with cheese, no fries), and it was one of the better hamburgers I have had in recent times. Marcelyn again did the nachos. We had batidos de fresas. I could make a meal out of the batido. Wish I had, because the hamburger was simply too much food. But good service, good food, good prices, etc. In other words, a good value and dining experience. There were only a total of four customers (including the two of us) during our time at Rustica. I hope they survive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pederhaney Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I wish they were open for breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, Pederhaney said: I wish they were open for breakfast. There was a breakfast menu board in the restaurant but only the vegetable market was open when we tried to go there one morning last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pederhaney Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Keith Woolford said: There was a breakfast menu board in the restaurant but only the vegetable market was open when we tried to go there one morning last week. I've been by there many times between 7 and 9 and the restaurant part is not open...breakfast after that becomes brunch for me! Do you know what their hours are? Edited July 29, 2017 by Pederhaney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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