Where to Eat in Aruba

Aruba offers an array of restaurants to choose from. If you're going on vacation anywhere, it's always important to set a budget aside for food. However, if you're like me, you're eager to seek out affordable cuisine that highlights the region's specialties. Upon my arrival to the island, I was alarmed to see that many of the
restaurants serve entrees on average between $22 - $35 a plate, not including appetizers, drinks, or dessert! I offer to you a few places that you must consider on your trip to Aruba that won't hurt your wallet too much.

In downtown Oranjestad, consider Mambo Jambo Latin Bar & Cantina, were we found Fish 'n Chips for $9.95, and a delicious Seafood Chowder for $6 a bowl! As a tropical island, Aruba has the advantage of serving fresh and delicious seafood on all their plates, and this is no exception! Your fish fillet in the Fish'n Chips platter is not a simple fillet of frozen catfish that has been coated with a thick batter and fried. Instead, it features a hefty fillet of grouper fish, lightly coated so that the tasty and fleshy grouper melts in your mouth, delighting your tastebuds at every bite! The chowder is not stocked with potatoes to fill up your stomach, but instead, fills every spoonful with fresh seafood from the pristine ocean that you see across the street from your seat on the balcony. Mambo Jambo also features live band and music at night to entertain all the guests, and if you're looking for a place to party, this is the place to go! The average cost for a dish here ranges from about $9 for Burgers, Sandwiches, and Burritos, to about $20 for high-end seafood.