El Panzón

Chilean Food & Local Eateries in Calama, Antofagasta

4.4 (141)

Category	Chilean Food & Local Eateries
Address	Héctor Pumarino Soto 662, 1395113 Calama, Antofagasta
Street	Héctor Pumarino Soto
Area	Calama, Antofagasta
Phone	55 276 2988
Google rating	4.4 (141)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 9, 2026 · updated Oct 12, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	12:00–22:00
Tuesday	12:00–22:00
Wednesday	12:00–22:00
Thursday	12:00–22:00
Friday	12:00–22:00
Saturday	17:01–22:01
Sunday	Closed

About El Panzón

El Panzón is a Chilean food restaurant in Calama, Antofagasta. It is listed at Héctor Pumarino Soto 662, 1395113 Calama, Antofagasta, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

In Chile lunch is the main meal of the day, roughly from 13:00 to 15:00, once (afternoon tea) comes between 17:00 and 19:00 and dinner rarely starts before 20:30, busiest at weekends. At lunchtime many places serve a menú del día (set lunch), the bill shows a suggested 10% tip that is voluntary, and in the cities almost everything can be ordered for delivery through PedidosYa, Uber Eats or Rappi. Picadas and Chilean restaurants serve cazuela (meat and vegetable broth), charquicán, pastel de choclo (corn pie) and porotos granados (bean and corn stew), the last two mostly in summer when fresh corn is in, chorrillana (a loaded plate of chips to share) and mote con huesillo as a cold drink-dessert; lunch is the main meal and many close early in the evening.

The business lists hours for six days of the week. The most common schedule is 12:00–22:00. It is closed on Sundays. Also bear in mind that 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December are mandatory retail holidays, when most shops close. The listed phone number is 55 276 2988. From abroad dial +56 followed by the number. Calling or sending a WhatsApp message ahead is the norm for bookings and appointments.

Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 on Google across 141 reviews, placing it among the better-rated Chilean food restaurants and picadas in Calama on this site.

How El Panzón compares with other chilean food & local eateries in Calama

Among the 7 chilean food & local eateries in Calama with at least 20 reviews, only 1 is rated higher than its 4.4.
It usually closes at 10 PM, earlier than 5 of the 7 chilean food & local eateries in Calama that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
It is closed on Sundays, while 4 of the 7 other chilean food & local eateries in Calama with published hours open that day.
Nearest other chilean food & local eateries: Osadía Sandwich (1.3 km), El Encuentro de Todos (2.5 km), Restaurant EL Gran Huevon (3.8 km)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Camilo alejandro Amigo 2 months ago

En general es un muy buen local, buenos precios y la comida es típica de picada, en calama en general no hay precio calidad , o pagas mucho por algo malo o pagas mucho por algo bueno pero poca cantidad, en este local está la combinación que uno busca. Las papas son caseras y tostadas el pan del completo (eso es crucial). Volveremos.

evelyn fredes García 5 months ago

De hace mucho que dejaron de abrir, abren a veces pero honestamente los completos son lo mejor de lo mejor

Francisco Calderon 4 years ago

Awesome sandwich, great experience and good quality for money. We'll be back

Elias MaO 5 years ago

Me gustó el sándwich pero pensé que eran más grandes(como en las fotos) lástima que también apliquen la publicidad engañosa, rico el sándwich pero tamaño normal, muy retirado del centro de la ciudad para No tener delivery

Ruth Salas 6 years ago

Los sandwiches más grandes.. Las mayonesas más ricas.. El tiempo de espera es .. decente.. No recomiendo a delivery, tanto como por el producto y el tiempo . No es lo mismo

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Frequently asked questions

Where is El Panzón located?

El Panzón is at Héctor Pumarino Soto 662, 1395113 Calama, Antofagasta, in Calama, Antofagasta. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is El Panzón?

El Panzón is listed as a Chilean food restaurant.

What are the opening hours of El Panzón?

Published hours are Monday: 12:00–22:00; Tuesday: 12:00–22:00; Wednesday: 12:00–22:00; Thursday: 12:00–22:00; Friday: 12:00–22:00; Saturday: 17:01–22:01; Sunday: closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on public holidays, long weekends, the Fiestas Patrias (18–19 September) and between Christmas and New Year, and on the coast and in the south outside the summer season, so call before a special trip.

Is El Panzón open on Sunday?

No, El Panzón is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of El Panzón?

You can call El Panzón on 55 276 2988.

How is El Panzón rated on Google?

El Panzón has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 141 reviews.

How can I pay at El Panzón?

The listing does not say which payment methods are accepted. In Chile, cash in Chilean pesos, debit cards (Redcompra) and credit cards, bank transfers, which are common even at small shops, and QR payments or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo are the norm. Always ask for your receipt ("boleta"). Ask first if you plan to pay by card, especially at small shops and street markets.

Are there other chilean food & local eateries near El Panzón?

Yes. Calama also has Restaurant EL Gran Huevon, Demasiado Rico, El Socio Paredes among others; see the full list of chilean food & local eateries in Calama at the bottom of this page.