Along Panama’s remote West side of the Azuero Peninsula, TORIO (Veraguas) remains one of those rare places that still feels largely untouched. Evenings end with the sun dropping into the Pacific, the air cooling, and the coast going quiet. The landscape is wide and varied – empty beaches, winding rivers, verdant green mountains, and long stretches of nature that remain largely unchanged. Life here moves at a gentler pace, shaped by the ocean, the seasons, and the daylight.
TORIO draws people who value space and authenticity. A fisherman’s paradise, surfers come for consistent waves without the crowds. Others come to explore rivers, waterfalls, and jungle trails that cut through the hills and mountains behind the coast. Many arrive simply looking for quiet, fresh air, and a place where daily life feels more connected to nature.
A Place to Gather
In TORIO, that slower rhythm naturally finds its way to the table.
OLÉ Tex-Mex Restaurant
Created as a place to pause and enjoy the moment. It is a restaurant built around good food, simple preparation, and the idea that meals should never feel rushed. Set within a property that blends comfortably into its surroundings, OLÉ reflects the same calm and openness that defines the area.
Here, meals unfold slowly. Conversations carry on well past sunset. As the light fades and the night settles in, the atmosphere becomes part of what people remember.
Signature dishes include slow-cooked carnitas, made-to-order fajitas, enchiladas, creative tacos, and fresh seafood specials, made with local ingredients whenever possible. OLÉ margaritas and other craft cocktails, cold beers, and a carefully curated wine selection complete the experience.
More Than a Meal
OLÉ is not just somewhere to eat. It is part of the Torio experience. In TORIO, nature fills the soul, OLÉ feeds everything else.
For those who feel a deeper pull toward this way of life, the property that is home to OLÉ is being offered for sale. It represents an opportunity to step into an established destination and continue building something rooted in the land, the community, and the unhurried pace that defines TORIO.
General Information:
Address: Torio Village Center
Torio, Veraguas, Western Azuero
Hours: Thursday-Monday 5-9 PM
Phone: +507-6259-6657
Photos courtesy of:
OLÉ Tex-Mex Restaurant and
TORIO Properties & Development