Restaurante Santa Rita

Name: Restaurante Santa Rita
Address: Av. Eloy Alfaro, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, Panama City, PA

The menu marks which dishes are gluten-free (often labelled 'celiac safe'), and the kitchen can adapt some items when asked—for example changing fryer oil for chips. Multiple coeliac diners report feeling safe after clearly stating their needs. However the site disclaimer warns this is not a dedicated gluten-free facility and reviews disagree about whether a dedicated fryer is always used. Staff are described as knowledgeable and attentive. Call ahead to confirm current cross-contamination protocols for your level of sensitivity.

AddressAv. Eloy Alfaro, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama

CuisineSteak · Spanish

Websiterestaurantesantaritapanama.com/

Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 75% ·

Reliable, Allergen-marked menu with aware staff, served from a shared kitchen. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged but the venue has clear options.

Honest caveat: The site disclaimer warns this is not a dedicated gluten-free facility; cross-contact is possible if adaptation is not specifically requested.

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Cited references

[1] aggregatorRestaurante Santa Rita - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Panama City , FindMeGlutenFreeCommunity reviews: menu marked GF/celiac, dedicated fryer reported by some but disputed, staff knowledgeable, site warns not a dedicated GF facility.fetched 2026-06-09 [2] aggregatorRestaurants with Gluten-Free Menus Panama City, Panama , FindMeGlutenFreeAggregator listing: venue listed as offering GF Menu, review snippet mentions fryer oil change for chips.fetched 2026-06-09 [3] aggregatorGluten-Free Late Night Spots in Panama City, Panama , FindMeGlutenFreeAggregator late-night listing: GF Menu noted, same snippet about adapting items and changing fryer oil for chips.fetched 2026-06-09 [4] aggregatorMost Celiac Friendly Restaurants in Panama City, Panama - 2026 , FindMeGlutenFreeCeliac-friendly list: entry #5 with same review snippet about adaptation and fryer oil change.fetched 2026-06-09 [5] aggregatorGluten-Free Fries in Panama City, Panama , FindMeGlutenFreeFries listing: GF Menu noted with same adaptation snippet about fryer oil change for chips.fetched 2026-06-09 [6] blogTop 35 Gluten-Free Dinner Spots to Enjoy in Panamá , atly.comAtly blog: describes venue as gluten-free friendly, options marked, plenty of GF choices that fit celiac needs.fetched 2026-06-09

Vegan

confidence 60% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

The venue does not have a dedicated vegan menu or vegan-marked dishes in the sources, but community reports list vegan-friendly items such as fries, avocado toast, and tortillas. Staff are described as willing to adapt dishes on request, so a careful diner may be accommodated. This is based only on user reviews with no formal handling of vegan ingredients or cross-contact. Call ahead to discuss your needs.

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Vegetarian

confidence 50% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

The venue offers items that suit a vegetarian diet (fries, avocado toast, tortillas, dessert) based on user reviews, but no marked menu or dedicated vegetarian policy is mentioned. Staff are reported to adapt dishes on request. A vegetarian diner will likely find options, but should confirm directly with the kitchen.

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Dairy-free

confidence 40% ·

Best effort, No marked menu but staff will accommodate when asked. Quality varies by who's working that shift; safer to call ahead and confirm.

No menu markings or dedicated dairy-free equipment are reported. A few user reviews mention that staff are willing to adapt dishes and answer allergy questions in general, which could extend to dairy requests. This is thin evidence: call ahead to discuss dairy-free needs and cross-contact risk.

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Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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