Café Del Mar
Experience a highly-rated ($) restaurant in Bocas del Toro. Enjoy fresh Caribbean flavors and lively atmosphere. Discover why diners rave about this popular spot.
About Café Del Mar
Nestled in the heart of Bocas del Toro, this casual eatery provides a delightful dining experience, boasting an impressive 4.6-star rating. Patrons appreciate the vibrant atmosphere and the opportunity to enjoy a meal outdoors. While the menu offers a range of options, the Caribbean wrap and Popeye salad stand out as particular favorites among visitors. For those seeking a taste of local flavors in a relaxed setting, this spot is a popular choice for a budget-friendly meal, with prices indicated by a single dollar sign.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Budget-friendly)
Budget-friendly dining ($) - Affordable options for everyday dining
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Casual)
Walk-in friendly. No reservations needed. Casual dining experience.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly
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Why Travelers Love Café Del
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
Some really enjoyed their dinner, others were not a fan. The fish burger was a huge miss for me; I wouldn’t recommended. The seafood risotto reminded me more of a seafood soup with rice. The most liked menu item was the Caribbean wrap. Closely followed by their Popeye salad, which was also really well liked! We also struggled with the sizes; the hamburgers were on the smaller size. For one of them we requested no peppers, but they were still on it. Someone else asked for fries and plantains and didn’t receive those. We also tried a smoothie, and the Carolina was good. The frozen lemonade wasn’t super flavorful though. They had a clean bathroom inside, and ac as well. Not a whole lot of seating options, but we didn’t need to wait. Fresh, friendly, and delicious. Iced latte was perfect, smoothie was refreshing, and my breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious. They gave me a side sauce with an extra green sauce on top that was so good. Highly recommend. Good food, good service, good music. Only thing was that it was a bit pricey in my opinion as we ended up spending around $30 for 2. Understand that it’s a tourist spot and a chain restaurant.
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Recent Reviews
Maegan H.
May 7, 2025
Some really enjoyed their dinner, others were not a fan. The fish burger was a huge miss for me; I wouldn’t recommended. The seafood risotto reminded me more of a seafood soup with rice. The most liked menu item was the Caribbean wrap. Closely followed by their Popeye salad, which was also really well liked! We also struggled with the sizes; the hamburgers were on the smaller size. For one of them we requested no peppers, but they were still on it. Someone else asked for fries and plantains and didn’t receive those. We also tried a smoothie, and the Carolina was good. The frozen lemonade wasn’t super flavorful though. They had a clean bathroom inside, and ac as well. Not a whole lot of seating options, but we didn’t need to wait.
Ro C.
April 11, 2025
Fresh, friendly, and delicious. Iced latte was perfect, smoothie was refreshing, and my breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious. They gave me a side sauce with an extra green sauce on top that was so good. Highly recommend.
Nani R.
July 12, 2025
Good food, good service, good music. Only thing was that it was a bit pricey in my opinion as we ended up spending around $30 for 2. Understand that it’s a tourist spot and a chain restaurant.
Maisy M.
May 25, 2025
Delicious DELICIOUS breakfast!!! I got the egg breakfast add bacon with pancakes add choc chips. The bacon came perfectly crispy! The presentation of the plate was gorgeous too, especially the side of fruit. The coffee was delicious and I had a smoothie that was excellent as well. The star of the show was the PANCAKES!!! So fluffy and delicious, not too filling just perfectly fluffy and devourable. The ambiance of the restaurant was gorgeous too. I sat outside under cover as it was raining and it was a perfect last morning in Bocas. The staff was super friendly and helpful as well. I can’t recommend enough for breakfast!!!
Hanna D.
June 20, 2025
Very nice cafe in Bocas town. We came several times during our stay. The staff is super friendly and the food is delicious. You can either come for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Would highly recommend coming here.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Café Del special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
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