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Cuba's Cookin'

Address: Wilhelminastraat 27, Oranjestad
Phone: 297/588-0627
www.cubascookin.com

Price range: $$-$$$
Cuisine: Cuban
Location: Aruba

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.7/5

Fodor's Review:

This funky little establishment is tucked away on an innocuous street downtown. Nightly entertainment, great authentic Cuban food, and a lively crowd are the draws here. The empanadas are excellent, as is the chicken stuffed with plantains. Don't leave without trying the roast pork, which is pretty close to perfection. The signature dish is the ropa vieja, a sautéed flank steak served with a rich sauce (the name literally translates as "old clothes"). Service can be a bit spotty at times depending on how busy it gets. There's always a crowd, as loyal fans and fun-seekers usually flock to the bar area.

Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V
Closed: Closed Sun. mid-Apr.-mid-Dec.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by rhmuir from Tampa on 11/12/07
Beatiful artwork adorns the walls of our small alcove. Service very prompt and authenic Cuban cuisine. The local musicians are like family and add greatly to the ambienc. Of course the best mojitos anywhere.

Member Rating: 4.4
Ratings details: Food: 4.0 Atmosphere: 5.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0

Reviewed by sophrn from NY on 8/25/07
This was our 3rd trip to Aruba but 1st time eating here. If you havent eaten here before- you gotta go! By far one of my fav eateries in Aruba! Delicious & plentiful food & lots of selection. From the outside it doesnt look like much but inside it is a quaint lil place w/festive entertainers! & Yes, you must try their mojitos- exceptional!