Panama Bar Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Panama Bar Cafe, a delightful cocktail bar and burger joint located in the heart of Chico, CA. At Panama, you’ll discover a vibrant menu brimming with mouthwatering options to satisfy any craving.
- Starters: Indulge in appetizers like the savory Quesadilla Monterey Jack or the unique Huli Huli Meatballs, featuring handmade meatballs served atop a refreshing slaw.
- Sandwiches & Wraps: For a hearty meal, try the Club Supreme or the Coconut Chicken Sandwich, both packed with flavor and freshness.
- Burgers: Their burgers steal the show, with crowd favorites like the Bacon Ranch and the Big Poppa, each made with high-quality ingredients that elevate your dining experience.
With a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, Panama Bar Cafe is a misfit gem that keeps drawing locals back with its generous portions and inviting flavors. Whether you're looking for brunch or a late-night snack, Panama isn’t just a place to eat; it’s an experience waiting to unfold.
Appetizers
Taco Trio
One of Each No Substitutions Blacken Shrimp~ Spicy coleslaw mix, chipotle sauce, cilantro and salsa Jerk Chicken~ Marinated jerk chicken, veggie blend, mango salsa, and Sriracha Pulled Pork~ Island style pork, purple cabbage, mango salsa, and pineapple.
Slider Trio
One of each, No substitutions. Spicy coconut chicken (chicken with a spicy coconut marinade, citrus aioli, mango salsa, lettuce), Hawaiian BBQ beef (beef patty, BBQ sauce, pineapple, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese), Korean BBQ pork (pulled pork, Korean BBQ sauce, purple cabbage, Sriracha and cilantro).
White Cheddar Nachos
White cheddar queso topped with fresh cilantro, red onions, drizzled with Sriracha and served with a side of salsa. Add extras for an additional charge.
Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Fresh Jalapenos, BBQ pulled pork, pineapple and cheese blend.
Quesadilla
Monterey Jack, cheddar cheeses, green onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, topped with cheddar cheese, salsa and sour cream. Add extras for an additional charge.
Huli Huli Meat balls
6 Hand made meat balls tossed in a Huli-Huli sauce served on top of a raw broccoli slaw with citrus aioli.
Jumbo Fried Coconut Prawns
8 Jumbo coconut prawns served with a mango sauce and a tangy citrus aioli for dipping
World of Wings Dozen
Your Choice of any of these mouth watering Options
World of Wings 1/2 dozen
Your Choice of any of these mouth watering Options
Cuban Sandwich
Pork and ham, pickled onions, pickles, Swiss and cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard and garlic aioli.
Coconut Chicken Sandwich
Chicken with a spicy coconut marinade, citrus aioli, mango salsa, and lettuce.
Korean BBQ pork Sandwich
Pulled pork in Korean BBQ sauce with purple cabbage, Sriracha and cilantro.
Chicken, Bacon and Ranch sandwich
Grilled marinated chicken with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and creamy ranch dressing.
Club Supreme
A crispy triple decker featuring bacon, ham, turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on toasted sourdough.
Turkey Avocado Melt
Sliced turkey breast, avocado, bacon and melted cheddar on grilled sourdough.
Tri-Tip Sandwich
Thinly sliced marinated tri-tip grilled to perfection with melted Swiss cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato, onions served with Au Jus
Sandwiches and Wraps
Burgers
Classic Burger
Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and cheddar cheese.
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, onion fritz, tomato and pickles
Chico Burger
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, avocado, and cheddar cheese.
Bacon Peanut Butter Burger
Bacon, peanut butter, lettuce, tomato and Monterey jack cheese.
Hawaiian Burger
BBQ sauce, pineapple, bacon and Monterey jack cheese.
Bacon Ranch Burger
Onion rings, bacon, Swiss, creamy ranch dressing, lettuce, tomato and pickles
Inferno Burger
Frank's Red Hot patty, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, bacon and onion rings
The Bomb Burger
BBQ sauce patty, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion fritz, chipotle sauce
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
sauted mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles
Big Poppa Burger
Pepper jack cheese, jalapeno poppers, lettuce, tomato and onion fritz
Spicy Coconut Jerk Chicken Bowl
Spicy coconut marinated grilled chicken with a coconut glaze, steamed broccoli slaw, mango salsa, garnished with purple cabbage, jalapenos, limes and cilantro. Served on our own house coconut rice.
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Teriyaki chicken, teriyaki sauce, pineapple, broccoli, white rice, red bell peppers, cilantro, sesame seeds, garnished with fresh limes and jalapeno slices.
Sesame Ginger Steak Bowl
Sesame ginger marinated steak, cooked veggie slaw, sesame seeds, red bell pepper. Garnished with jalapenos, lemon and lime wedges all sewed on our house cilantro lime rice.
Korean BBQ Pork Bowl
Pulled pork, coleslaw, white rice, with Korean BBQ sauce, green onions, jalapenos, cabbage, Sriracha, and cilantro. Garnished with limes
Blacken Shrimp Bowl
Shrimp in a blackens marinade grilled to perfection, steamed veggie blend, corn salsa, and cilantro all on our house made cilantro lime rice. Garnished with jalapenos and limes.
Bowls
Soups and Tacos, Misc
Mac and Cheese
Elbow macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce then baked to perfection with melted cheese. Make it a signature dish for an additional charge.
Soup, Salad & Garlic Bread
Choice of Luncheon, Caesar or house salad with house soup.
House Soup
Chicken Tortilla
Large Soft Tacos (2)
2 large tacos. Chipotle sauce, lettuce, Cotija cheese, cilantro, salsa and choice of chicken, tri-tip, carnitas or vegetarian.
Fish Tacos 2
2 large tacos. Chopped up fried cod, chipotle sauce, cilantro, cabbage.
Shrimp Tacos 2
2 large tacos. Grilled shrimp, chipotle sauce, cilantro, cabbage.
Balsamic Chicken Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, homemade balsamic vinaigrette topped with grilled chicken, cranberries, almond slivers, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, sliced cucumbers and bell peppers.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and croutons tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with grilled chicken.
Fuji Apple Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, glazed walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, orange and Fuji apple sliced. Add extras for an additional charge.
Mexi-Cali Salad
Romaine lettuce, chipotle cream sauce, salsa, grilled chicken, onion, fritz, avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla strips and sour cream.
Small Side House Salad
Mixed greens, cranberries, bleu cheese, and candied walnuts
Small side Luncheon Salad
Chopped Romaine, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, Monterey jack and cheddar blend with croutons
Small side Caesar
Chopped romaine, Parmesan cheese, croutons, tossed in Caesar dressing
Salads
On the Side
Chicken Strips
8 crispy chicken strips
Mozzarella Sticks
8 deep fried mozzarella sticks to golden perfection
Jalapeno Poppers
8 deep fried jalapeno and cream cheese filled poppers
Onion Rings
Macaroni Salad
Steak fries
Seasoned steak fries
steak fries tossed in season salt
Garlic Fries
Steak fries tossed in fresh bits of garlic
Tater Tots
Chocolate Tort
Rich Milk Chocolate fudge with and Oreo cookie crust
Cheese Cake
Traditional soft and creamy cheese cake with option of Chocolate, Raspberry or Carmel topping garnished with sprig of mint
Sweet Eats
Non Alcoholic-Beverages
Beverage
Domestic Beer
Choices of classic domestic lagers.Prices vary on selection.
Sierra Nevada Bottles
Choice of classic Sierra Nevada Brewery beers.Prices vary on selection
Imports/Micros/Specialties
Choices of Imports, Micro Brews and Specialty beers.Prices vary on selection.
Alcoholic- Bottle Beer
Alcoholic-Panama's Famous Teas
Long Island
A traditional favorite
Texas Tea
A long island with tequila
Long Beach
Cranberry juice and collins, refreshing.
Aloha Tea
Sweeter than pineapple
Hawaiian Tea
Blue pineapple
Panama Tea
Cranberry and pineapple juices
Washout Tea
Peach schnapps, cranberry and orange juice
Miami Tea
Kind of like a Mai Tai
Melon Tea
Tastes like honeydew
Tokyo Tea
Melon sweetens this one.
Razzberry Tea
Raspberry schnapps
Tahitian Tea
Orange and cranberry juice
Polynesian
Like a coconut Shirley Temple.
Grape Ape Tea
Pucker up for this one.
Cherry Bomber Tea
Another tart n' tasty.
Green Apple Tea
Like an apple jolly rancher.
Terminator Tea
Apricot lovers delight.
Passion Fruit Tea
A tropical sensation
Peach Tea
A giant fuzzy navel.
Wildberry Tea
Mixed berry schnapps and cranberry juice
Orange Dream Tea
Orange vanilla cream
Rootbeer Tea
Need we say more.
Blackberry Tea
More fruity goodness.
Jamaican Tea
Pineapple and coconut
Strawberry Tea
Always in season
Sourpuss Tea
Like a lemonade
Tangerine Tea
Obviously
Tropical Tea
Coconut, orange juice, pineapple and cranberry
Cool-Aid Tea
Peach schnapps and cranberry juice
Gorilla Tea
Tequila, orange juice and pineapple
Tea 2
Strawberry, Razzmatazz and cranberry
AMF
Classic Blue Drink
Caribbean Cooler
House rum blend, pineapple juice, demerara syrup and falernum
Mojito
Traditional favorite made with Captain Morgan white rum. Your choice of classic mint or strawberry. (choose in special instructions, if not chosen than classic mojito will be made)
Flying Old Fashion
Redemption Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and tropical Red Bull
Flavored Margarita
Avion silver tequila, triple sec, sour mix, lime juice and fresh limes. Your choice of classic, strawberry or jalapeno. (write in special instructions which flavor, if not specified classic will be made)
Quaran-Tea
Classic Long Island tea made with fresh lemon juice and blueberry syrup. Garnished with lemon wedges and fresh blueberries.
Mai Tai
Don Q coconut rum, pineapple juice, grenadine and Whaler's dark rum
Moscow Mules (Flavored)
Traditional Moscow Mules made with Tito's vodka, Cock n' Bull ginger beer, fresh limes and lime juice. Option of classic, pear or peach flavored. (choose flavor in the special instructions, if not chosen then classic will be made)
New York Sour
Crooked Fox bourbon, sweet n sour mix and a float of red wine
Irish Mule
Teeling single batch Irish whisky, ginger beer and limes
Heat of the Moment
Tahoe Blue vodka, mango puree, pineapple juice and jalapeno syrup
Son of a Peach
Peach vodka, tropical Red Bull and peach schnapps
Sex on the Beach
vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, orange and pineapple juice
White Russian
The Dude abides
Panama Brandy Sour
Ciroc French brandy, cointreau, fresh lemon juice, sour mix