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Cuba's Cookin'


4.0 of 5 stars 28 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Cuban

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3 of 5 stars
Ft. Lauderdale
26 Dec 2009 New

We have been coming to Cuba's Cooking since our first visit to Aruba nearly 10 years ago and always looked forward to it. I don't mean to be critical but I just didn't find any value during our last visit, the week of December 20th. The food was good but not great. My son had the chicken soup and it... more

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5 of 5 stars
15 Dec 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I just returned home from Aruba and Cuba's Cooking was by far and away, the best meal I had during my stay. We ordered the Chicken Pastor and a stuffed pork dish that I have forgotten the name of. The atmosphere and staff were great also. The mojitos were very good too. more

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4 of 5 stars
usa
1 Dec 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I was impressed that with only five tables seated, three were locals, including the editor of the local "scene" magazine. The live music was too loud. I mean do you really need mike and amplifier in a 7x7 meter room? Decor was vintage Cuban with a variety of paintings and old posters. Small and cozy dining area with a dark... more

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4 of 5 stars
Illinois
17 Nov 2009

Ate here my first night in Aruba. I order Chicken stuffed with Plaintain. Hubby ordered Chef's Lobster special. He said the lobster was flavorless and a little tough but doable with the sauce that accompanied the meal. My dish was flavorful. We order Mojitos and they were tasty. The staff was friendly and the place was quaint. more

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5 of 5 stars
MONTREAL
6 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

September 12, 2009 - 01:01 PM My wife Sandy and I found ourselves once again soaking up the experience that is Cuba's Cookin'...the historic building, the individual rooms that provide a virtual color-slide of technicolor images that leaves me, at least, awestruck...the food, the art, the over-all feeling of being in another time and place...I mean, for god's sake, this... more

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5 of 5 stars
Raleigh, NC
1 Nov 2009

We were in Aruba for a week and dined out pretty much for every meal. Cuba's Cooking was the best we had, very authentic tasty food with nice ambiance and good music. Everything my wife and I ordered was delicious, highly recommended! more

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5 of 5 stars
long beach ny
9 Sep 2009

Amazing food & service. Best Mojito's in town The meal was the best I had all week. Order the Cuban ribs!! more

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5 of 5 stars
Columbus, Ohio
25 Aug 2009
4
people found this review helpful

We had a great time at Cuba's Cookin'. It was one of the places we were looking forward to after much research. It is very close to the Renaissance Marina hotel; less than a 5 minute walk. The bar was hopping and we waited only a little while for a table. We did not have a reservation but I would... more

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4 of 5 stars
Italy
14 Aug 2009

This restaurant is a long time standing downtown, we were there just once, but we enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the music ( an old man and his guitar ). Mojtos are good also if I prefer more rhum. Food is great . A good mix of cuban , latin and local specialityes. Wine list and cocktails are pricerd fairly.... more

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3 of 5 stars
Marlton, NJ
8 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

On a recent visit to Aruba, we dined at Cuba's Cooking. The location is a little off the beaten path, but a charming piece of the Caribbean. The food was good ... service was a bit slow ... island time, I guess. Prices were very reasonable. There is usually live music. The mojitos were excellent! more

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Cuba's Cookin' Address

Wilhelminastraat 27, Oranjestad, Aruba
Tel: (297) 588-0627
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