Here’s a great party celebration. Why? It was my office friend’s birthday! And it’s another excuse to party in panama or like we say in Panama “arrancarnos” (start up).  She wanted to try something new, something fresh. A very close friend suggested we try a new place at Via Argentina in Panama City, Panama that had just opened up. We went there and the place was packed inside and outside.

How not? Mrs. Mendoza (that’s the restaurant name) is a tex-mex, Mexican restaurant with a very Panamanian and Latin soul. It has a patio and two tables just outside the restaurant where you can also smoke. The staff greeted us very fast and cordially. Their politeness and efficiency was amazing! We didn’t have to wait more than ten minutes for our table.

We sat down and ordered margaritas and beers. I also ordered some nachos because I knew we were going to get a little hungry after we started drinking. (By the way, we’d already had dinner). The margaritas arrived and they were huge! The glass were they are served them are really big, fancy margarita glasses, not just regular martini glasses like some other places use. I had a sip and it was amazingly good. They use Jose Cuervo tequila for this drink and the ratio of ingredients was perfect! (This is a lot to say considering I’m not a big fan of margaritas).

At the same time, the nachos arrived. They were really, really good. They were crispy and fresh. What they served us were not store bought tortillas, they were homemade tortillas chips and the pico-de-gallo that we ordered with it was also fresh and well seasoned. If just the nachos were that good, imagine the rest of their menu!

Anyways, they also had live mariachi who were nice enough to sing “las mañanitas” (Mexican b-day song) to my friend. And when there’s no mariachi, they play a great selection of Latin music.

It was a nice twist, something different… Most importantly, my friend loved it! And so did us. I had a blast! Mrs. Mendoza is a really nice place to hang out, eat some very good tex-mex or Mexican food and a great place to bring your love one for a unique serenade.

Mrs. Mendoza has nothing to envy from any night club or bar or even those show clubs and strip clubs. You can set your own ambiance. From sexy and wild party to just a true Latin fiesta; their music, their drinks and their food are the key ingredients to have a great Latin night, Mexican night. Most importantly, their service has been the best service I’ve received in a restaurant/bar in Panama so far.

Panama City is the crown jewel of Latin America. With the notorious Panama Canal, masterpiece of modern engineering, and the diversity of exotic ethnic groups, Panama is a destination that you would never forget.

For the adventurous traveler, there are different activities that will keep your heart pumping with excitement. From rainforest walks, caves exploration, dancing in night clubs to different day tours in and around Panama City. And of course, you can’t forget visiting the Panama Canal and the Panama Canal Museum. There are different tours that include partial or total cruising of the Canal.

Panama has a very festive culture. From the religious festivities to the more pagan, there is always a party going on. Panama Carnival is the most important and wildest party of the Panamanian calendar. Four days of constant dancing, drinking, and partying where the people lose their inhibitions and wild girls are everywhere. You will find people from all over the world that comes to this Mardi Grass that has nothing to envy Rio.

Night life in Panama City can be described as a big wild and crazy party. From dance clubs, bars and “chivas parranderas” to the most exclusive gentleman’s clubs. This show clubs have a very selective group of girls in Panama, who are always ready to have a good time or give you a lap dance. It can even be arranged to have an escort girl in Panama City who can guide you to the most exotic places while you are enjoying your stay in Panama.

No matter what you chose to do while in Panama make sure you can get the most out of your trip.