Cuba's Cookin'

I went here for lunch 2-3 different times. They had vegan tacos with tofu, which are generous portion and very tasty. This is one of the few places which offer vegan options with vegan protein. I recommend this place for vegans. The waitress is really friendly. My only complaint is their vegan dessert despite delicious is quite expensive, almost same price as the whole lunch, it doesn't justify the price

Food was delicious and flavorful! We had the ropa vieja, and grilled chicken dishes. My wife had the Cuban Zombie drink and it was delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy. The Ropa Vieja was flavorful but the meat was not as tender. The rice and beans with fried plantain was amazing too. Overall, great food and atmosphere.

Thank you to the owner and staff for the wonderful experience and atmosphere. The dinner was great and very tasty. Cuban rhythms and live music complemented the overall impression and pleasant experience of this restaurant. I recommend it to everyone who is looking for an authentic restaurant, not just to eat.

I had an absolutely disastrous experience. I was served tofu that was completely unseasoned, along with deep-fried plantain soaked in oil. I had been very clear with the waitress that I cannot eat greasy plantain due to sensitive skin, and she promised me it would not be greasy. She said they could not pan-fry it, which already seemed questionable. When the dish arrived, the plantain was drenched in oil. When I raised the issue, the waitress claimed that I had asked for green plantain, which was completely untrue. I absolutely hate green plantain and would never order it. From the beginning, I clearly explained that I cannot eat greasy fried plantain. I also specifically asked for no sweet peppers in the dish. The dish I ordered was advertised as a vegan meal with rice, beans, and fried plantain in sofrito sauce. There was absolutely no sauce on the plate. When I repeatedly asked about it, I was told the sofrito sauce was not vegan, so why is the dish advertised as vegan on the menu? I was then told it was served with soy sauce or tamari, which is not mentioned anywhere on the menu. I also ordered the chocolate cake. While the cake itself was delicious, it was served with strawberries that were spoiled. A man came over claiming to be the manager, though it wasn’t clear whether he was serious. He told me it was not possible to pan-fry plantain, which is complete nonsense. I pan-fry plantain myself, and I’ve even had air-fried plantain from a Jamaican vendor on the island. He then told me he would give me a root vegetable instead. He didn’t ask, he told me. I did not want a root vegetable. Cassava or other root vegetables are not comparable to fried plantain. Overall, the entire experience was a disaster. I paid $33 and was extremely unhappy with the food. I completely regret going there. I could have gone somewhere else and ordered the same meal I’ve had before and actually enjoyed. Based on my experiences, I would recommend staying away from tofu on the island. Everywhere I’ve been served tofu, it has been completely bland and tasteless.

We have gone in twice for Tapas and drinks while walking around town. They have good Wi-Fi, cold beer, and a nice breeze blowing through the porch part of the restaurant. The servers are more polite than friendly, and have never offered another beverage when we had an empty one next to us. They also have missed bringing items we have asked for, like hot sauce. We especially like the Plantain Boats and Mini Cuban Sandwich snacks. Their fries are well-cooked and brought out nice and hot. We would eat at Cuba's Cooking again.

Visited Cuba’s Cookin’ on May 10 during a recent trip to Aruba. The experience overall was solid, but not exceptional. The food was average — nothing particularly memorable in flavor or presentation, though it did satisfy the basics. The atmosphere was one of the highlights: lively, colorful, and true to its Cuban theme. The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, creating a comfortable environment for dining. Service stood out as a strong point — staff were professional, attentive, and helpful throughout the meal. Prices were on par with most comparable establishments in the area — not a bargain, but not overpriced either. Overall, Cuba’s Cookin’ is a decent choice if you’re nearby and need a meal in a pinch. It’s not a must-visit, but it delivers a dependable experience. Aruba offers plenty of more memorable dining options, but this place holds its own as a clean, friendly, and average stop.

Food here is good reasonable prices not a tourist trap restaurant we got three items off of the menu. I’m start with the empanadas was really delicious they make the dough from scratch has a great seasoning on it, followed by the fish tacos they were good also, last was the fish sandwich it was a miss it had great presentation the bread and all but sadly when I took a bite into it had a burnt taste. But overall worth a visit to come eat super nice location in the downtown area I will try it again

We stopped in for a snack after renaisannce island and they had tapasitas hour starting at 2:30 PM. We tried the red sangria (not very sweet = perfect in my opinion), mini Cuban sandwich, pork bites and fried calamari. All of it was really tasty! It you like pickles ask for extra pickles in the mini Cuban. We had only one in ours (probably the only "bad" part of our experience). Now its hard for me to give 5 stars for the food when we only had a few appetizers and not a full sit down dinner. With that, I'm sure that their full menu is excellent and lives up to the expectation that I now have of their food. The location is great and we enjoyed the outdoor seating with the amazing Aruban breeze! Service was great too (keep in mind that it was early and they were not busy at all) so that was a plus. We said we would definitely come back when shopping in the downtown area!