Cuba's Cookin Aruba: Cubaanse Keuken en Cultuur in Oranjestad

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cuba Cookin’ was a bit like a Cuban family reunion: some stars of the show, some supporting characters, and plenty of music. The pork was the undisputed headliner. Tender, flavorful, and the kind of dish that makes you briefly consider licking the plate when nobody’s looking. The garlic bread was also a winner, arriving ready to do its job and doing it well. The beans, however, seemed to be taking a more relaxed Caribbean approach to life. They arrived lukewarm and never quite got the memo that they were supposed to be part of a hot meal. The Cabernet Sauvignon was delicious and helped smooth over any culinary plot twists. But the true MVP of the evening was the one-man-band. He was phenomenal and brought so much energy and charm to the restaurant that he elevated the entire experience. The music created an atmosphere that was worth the visit all by itself. Food was good, but not exactly the kind of meal that inspires you to write postcards home. The entertainment, on the other hand, deserves its own encore. Food: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wine: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Live Music: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+ 🎶🍷🇨🇺

I had a great experience at Cuba’s Cookin’ during my trip to Aruba. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the staff was incredibly friendly — especially Sandra, Adriana, Mariangel, Grace, and ABC (whose name I unfortunately don’t recall). I wasn’t very hungry, so I ordered the ceviche and a coconut mojito, and both were really good. The mojito in particular was refreshing and well balanced. Overall, a welcoming atmosphere, great service, and good food. I’d definitely return!

I was in the area and saw the huge sign, “cuban food” so instantly my mouth was watering. We come in and the service is really chill. The sign read, “Seat yourself”. So we did. Aesthetically this restaurant is very attractive so kudos to the decor. It has bright colors, a stage for musicians, and beautiful paintings. I was impressed. We sat down and receiving water and menus did take a while but after that everything else was quick. The server was very helpful with suggestions and knowledge of the menu. I appreciated her professionalism. Then the food came and blew me away. It was so delicious, well seasoned, and just what I needed. The food prices are on the expensive side but I would still come back here to try something else on the menu. Overall I would recommend. Thank you for a nice welcome meal in Aruba!

All stars to Cuba’s Cooking and the incredible staff who truly put their heart and soul into what they do. We were taken care of by Brenda, who went above and beyond—especially since 2 out of 3 of us have allergies to meat, seafood, eggs, and cheese. Brenda made sure she fully understood our needs and thoughtfully recommended dishes from appetizers to desserts that were not only safe for us but absolutely delicious. She made us feel included and comfortable, without ever making us feel “different.” The food was so amazing that we came back again the very next day! 😀 Highly recommended—beautiful ambience, outstanding service, and a 10/10 experience all around.

The food was ok but didn't have much flavor. Most of it was also quite dry. The service would have been better if the server spoke better English. The atmosphere was very nice with lots of authentic cuban decorations. I didn't check the ladies room, but the men's was disgusting and there were no paper towels to dry your hands. All in all not great.