Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Beer/Wine
Caribbean
Gluten-free
Cuban
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan menu includes tropical salad with tofu cutlets; plantain pizza medallions; portobello ribs in BBQ sauce; tofu ropa vieja; Cuban Chinatown pot. Vegan appetizers and side orders on offer as well. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm.
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Lloyd G. Smith Blvd 9, Oranjestad, Aruba
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Last update on 29 Aug 2018 by Guest
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24 Reviews
First Review by cristian.romanin
EmilyMarx
Points +73
Good food too long a wait - Edit
The vegan tofu ropa vieja was delicious, but the service was disappointing. We waited over an hour while others who arrived after us were served and finished. We mentioned we were in a hurry, but it didn’t seem to matter. Too bad—the food deserved better service.
Read morePros: Great food
Cons: Long wait, Bad service, Slow kitchen
Guest
ChaiDeveraux
Points +613
Original Taste freshly made - Edit
Fresh ingredients, very good taste.
Read moreIt‘s a pretty place with good music and a lot of nice drinks. Staff is very friendly.
Though it’s located directly next to the main road, it‘s quiet cosy.
Pros: Ingredients , Great food
Cons: There could be a little bit more vegan choices
Guest
X3chris1
Points +33
Horrible food - Edit
It’s nice that they had a vegan menu, but they didn’t have the ingredients to make the Havana Chinatown Pot. They asked to substitute a few items but the flavor was horrible and the dish was very greasy. It tasted like oily raw ginger and hoisin sauce.
Read moreThe Tofu Ropa Vieja was also very greasy. Nothing much to the dish.
The guacamole appetizer was more like green mayonnaise with cilantro.
The kids had “Pasta Alfredo” but it was just spaghetti with oil and grated cheese.
The Caipirinas were weak and didn’t taste authentic.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-09
Pros: Great live music, Awesome service
Cons: Horrible food , Not worth the price, A lot of nats flying around inside
Guest
vegangyy
Points +908
Pretty good - Edit
Not a bad option in the area. Tofu is flavorful and their rice and beans were good. Confused on how they served us guacamole spread and not real guac lol otherwise wasn’t bad. Will say I’m not sure how much they make in house. We went in a Saturday and were curious if the potato empanadas were vegan.. they couldn’t tell us and said they’d have to call the company that provides them but they couldn’t because it’s a Saturday? So confusing for anyone with an allergy but otherwise was pretty tasty.
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shawnafisher
Points +1145
Delicious Vegan Tacos - Edit
While on vacation on a cruise I stopped here with my fiancé. We both got the Vegan Tacos and they were delicious!! I love how they had a whole section just for vegan food!
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JamieHeis
Points +352
Cubano Goodness! - Edit
This restaurant had many vegan options and we split the Tofu Ropa Veija which had wonderful seasoning, and black beans. And the grilled vegetables which were seasoned nicely. The mushrooms were mind blowing! They even had a vegan chocolate cake but we were full. Highly recommend.
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JohnGray
Points +49
Incredible! - Edit
The tofu cutlets had so much flavour! If you like a tipple try the spicy mango mojito.
Read morePros: Well thought out vegan menu
Guest
MarlissaSchouten
Points +169
Dissapointed - Edit
Was looking forward to try vegan cuban meals.. unfortunately it was disappointing. We had to wait a long time before we got the food (over 60 minutes) everybody who came in later got their food before we did. But, that can happen. But when we got the food, me and my non vegan family were all disappointed.
Read moreThere was a lovely man playing cuban music, which was so awesome, but it was so loud we couldn’t even hear the waitress.
Cons: Wait for the food was long, Music was far to loud, Food did not hit the spot
Guest
veganveg1
Points +361
Lots of labeled vegan options - Edit
Vegan options are clearly labeled. Food was really good!
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MelindaHenne
Points +26
Vegan Cuban? Absolutely - Edit
I love the flavors of Cuban cooking, but it is so hard to find vegan. The plantain pizza medallions we're amazing and worth going back for. Really inexpensive during happy hour. We had the tofu Ropa Viejo and were pleasantly surprised. The portions were large and the flavor was really great.
Read morePros: So many vegan options, Really good flavor
Guest
chandni2
Points +184
Blast of flavor! - Edit
The plantain pizza and vegan tacos were sooooooo good!!! Highly recommend. Ask for the hot sauce if you want to add a kick (but it's super duper spicy). The vegan chocolate cake wasn't that great so maybe pass on that. There's a hagaan Daaz around the corner with plenty of sorbet options that is delicious if you want something sweet.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-28
Pros: Vegan options, flavorful, great staff
Cons: None?
Guest
reluctantfoodie
Points +70
Flavor explosion - Edit
Came here for lunch with non vegan family. I was honestly so impressed by my Tofu ropa vieja. It came with tostones, tofu ropa vieja, rice and beans. Wow. I was craving flavor beyond the healthier simpler food I had eaten. Wow did Cuba’s Cookin hit the spot (as did the mojitos)
Read moreI found the portion size a bit small. The outdoor dining atmosphere was lovely. Service impeccable. Ask for the hot sauce!
Pros: Flavor!, Small but dedicated vegan menu
Cons: Not many vegan options
Guest
ezrijadev
Points +22
Delicious - Edit
Delicious black bean soup and their testones with vegan cheese are a must try!
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shahsisters
Points +310
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Loved our meal - had the black bean soup and tofu ropa vieja. Both were delicious and well seasoned. The owner was so nice and friendly and the live music was wonderful. Would definitely go back!
Read morePros: A separate vegan menu
Guest
DaniqueCramer
Points +440
Decent, filling food. - Edit
I’ve had the plantain pizza medallions and they were fine. Quite a small serve for the price you pay. I missed some more flavor in them, as well as with the tofu ropa vieja. The tofu tasted quite bland which is underwhelming. The tofu ropa vieja dish as a whole was filling due to the rice and beans, but I’d rather have the food be both filling and good at the same time.
Read morePros: Good amount of vegan options, Filling
Cons: Pricey, Lack of flavor
Guest
veggiebaddie
Points +194
5 starts for the mushroom ribs! - Edit
I will never forget those portobello ribs. They are grilled and bbq’d to perfection!
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Vegeads
Points +413
Separate vegan menu - Edit
We ate here a few times while in Aruba. It was nice that they have a separate menu section just for vegan entrees. The Tofu Ropa Vieja was really good. We also loooooved the Plantain Pizza Medallions. The Grilled Vegetable Platter was also very flavorful.
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Aliy
Points +210
Good Food - Edit
Me and my boyfriend went here on a Saturday night, there was incredible live music, and they have a whole vegan section on their menu. The owner himself is vegan and genuinely cares about your experience, I had the ropa vieja, and it was tasty! Would definitely recommend this cute spot!
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ChristopherNunez
Points +18
Wonderful Vegan Spot in Aruba - Edit
I had an amazing vegan dinner on my first day in Aruba. The staff was attentive and on top of everything. The service was excellent and everyone is super friendly.
Read morePros: Great & tasty vegan option , Wonderful service , Ambiance is excellent
Cons: Nothing
Guest
EC5
Points +2336
Very good food, friendly service - Edit
Had the Tofu Ropa Vieja and it was delicious and filling. Would definitely recommend. Went in August 2020 and staff were following covid protocols well (masks, tables distant from each other, sanitizer, temperature checks on entry)
Read morePros: Has a vegan section on the menu
Guest
JudithMartinus
Points +24
Needs to keep up the availability of Vegan menu options - Edit
Unpleasant lunch experience
Read moreCons: Unavailability of many of Vegan Options of menu
Guest
ecalderon
Points +532
Food was ok - Edit
Many options but not that great. Service was amazing!
Read morePros: Many options , Great service
Cons: Very expensive
Guest
Ccnum10
Points +214
Ok Food. High Prices. Nice atmosphere. - Edit
I had the Cuban Chinatown hotpot - not at all what I expected since it wasn't in a broth, but that wasn't a big deal. The dish itself was just ok - high on carbs, not a ton of veggies. Flavor just ok; nothing special. One of my meat eating friends thought the same of his food. Another thought her's was very good. Nice live music. Food was very expensive, but that's probably because it is located downtown near the Renaissance.
Read morePros: Full page of vegan options!, Live music
Cons: Expensive, Food less flavorful than expected
Guest
cristian.romanin
Points +30
Menù vegano - Edit
Abbiamo mangiato qui il 7 settembre 2018. Hanno un menu vegano a parte. Le cose che abbiamo preso noi erano buone.
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