Sababa (formerly known as Falafel Bocas) is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant on Calle 1era in Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro. It is a go-to for a quick, tasty and affordable meal, and a favorite with travelers who want something different from rice and beans.
The menu covers all the classics: hummus plates, falafel pita sandwiches, chicken shawarma, beef kebabs, shakshuka and sabich pitas. Daily specials keep things interesting, and the house hot sauce is famous for good reason, so ask for it on the side. You can eat indoors or out, and service is quick and friendly. Pocket-friendly prices make it one of the best-value restaurants in Bocas del Toro.
Sababa is open Sun to Thu from 12pm to 10pm and Fri from 10am to 3pm, and closed on Saturdays. It is an easy lunch between activities or a relaxed dinner in town.
From Saigon Bay it is a short bike or taxi ride into town. For a local lunch plate another day, try Tropical Birds on the same street, or browse more in our Bocas del Toro travel guide. Craving tacos? Pinches Hermanos is a favorite for Mexican food in town.
