Casa Papaya is a bright, welcoming restaurant on Calle 3era in Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro, right by the bay where the water taxis come and go. It is a favorite with visitors for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and some guests end up eating there every day of their trip.
The menu is long and everything is made to order. Reviewers recommend the kingfish sandwich, the ceviche and the healthy bowls, including a vegan option, plus classic margaritas. In the evening the kitchen turns out colorful Peruvian-Caribbean plates, seafood paella and empanadas made for sharing. The staff is friendly and helpful and has even helped guests arrange water taxi transfers to the other islands. With good prices and a relaxed waterfront setting, it is one of the most convenient restaurants in Bocas del Toro.
Google does not list current hours for Casa Papaya, so check their Instagram or call ahead before you go. It is also a handy place to wait for your boat with a smoothie or a coffee, and it delivers too (see our food delivery guide for Bocas Town).
It is a short taxi or bike ride from Saigon Bay, and an ideal meal before or after a boat tour. Browse our Discover Bocas del Toro page for tour ideas.
