2 Best Restaurants in Aruba

Named after the plant tequila is derived from, this restaurant is dedicated to showcasing authentic Mesoamerican flavors inspired by diverse regions like Oaxaca. Familiar-sounding dishes like tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, and fajitas come full of surprises like braised octopus, beef tongue, chorizo, and cotija cheese, and they also do a mean vegan taco. Signature cocktails are also creative with surprisingly authentic Mexican twists. The stand-alone bar and the restaurant are open to the public and resort guests, but reservations are recommended for dining.

This Mexican restaurant was created to replicate an indoor-outdoor hacienda with a ruins garden one might find in Tulum. With a nod to Bajan fish and seafood, the exciting menu spans from corn cobs to traditional tacos with slow-cooked meats to conquistador-influenced carnitas. The open kitchen allows you to watch the masters at work, and the standalone bar is worth a visit for one of the largest selections of tequila and mezcal in the Caribbean.