Black-Owned Businesses of Panama
The Black-Owned Business of Panama Directory is a living map of culture and connection, highlighting the entrepreneurs shaping Panama’s Afro-diasporic identity. Here, travelers and locals can discover trusted Black-owned businesses across the country.
La Tapa Del Coco
Rescue movement of Afro-Panamanian gastronomy that seeks to highlight Afro-Antillean and Afro-Colonial traditions and their contributions to Panamanian cuisine.
Isaac Villaverde is the chef and founder of La Tapa del Coco, a cultural movement dedicated to celebrating and preserving Afro-descendant heritage in Panama. Since 2013, he has led a mission to rescue and honor the rich culinary traditions and cultural legacy of the Afro-Panamanian community. Inspired by the deep roots of Afro-Panamanian cuisine shaped by Afro-Antillean and Afro-Colonial influences Chef Villaverde and his talented team have created a menu that reimagines traditional dishes with a modern twist. Each plate tells a story of history, resilience, and flavor, connecting the past with the present through food. Located in the heart of Panama City, La Tapa del Coco offers an authentic cultural and gastronomic experience that highlights the creativity, pride, and diversity of Afro-Panamanian identity, inviting locals and visitors alike to celebrate this vibrant culinary heritage.
