The Old Cunucu House Aruba

Excellent restaurant food was wonderful. In particular, I had some kind of. I think they called it chocolate peanut butter cup for dessert. That thing was just amazing. I was blown away by the quality of the food and how inexpensive it was. Next time I'm in Aruba I will absolutely be eating here again. Also, by the way, the location itself is really quite charming. It's an interesting little house and they had a nativity scene still set up outside. I'm not sure if that's a year-round thing or we're just still close to Christmas, but it was a nice looking place.

Delicious food in an old well preserved house with so much character. Friendly people. Pictured are the stewed oxtail and meat skewers. Both delicious. We also had the pumpkin soup and a beef soup also very nice. Would love to come back to try more things.

We enjoyed very authentic atmosphere and traditional local dining. The food is excellent. We had a little trouble communicating with our waiter but the management was right there to assist. Very reasonably priced for quality cuisine. Highly recommended casual restaurant.

We had a great dining experience at The Old Cunucu House in Aruba. The staff was incredibly friendly and entertaining, which made the evening even more enjoyable. The food was excellent. I had the Seafood Palm Beach, and my fiancée had the Keshi Yena, and we both loved our dishes. Everyone made us feel welcome and was very accommodating to our needs. A wonderful place to enjoy delicious food and warm Aruban hospitality!

We wanted to explore traditional food in the island and this spot came highly recommended by locals - we got the ox tail and the goat & started with the Aruban sampler platter. Everything was fresh and hot. Service was great and our water cups were always filled! Live music was perfect and fit the vibe perfectly. The price was unbelievable we thought there was an error with the bill! Amazing food. Great price! 10/10 Aruban experience if you’re looking for more traditional food on the island. Will return! The ox was even better as leftovers the next day… YUM!

It’s probably one of the best food experiences that I’ve had during my visit. The marinated seafood was amazing as a starter. I do not remember the name of the entries that we ordered but feel free to use the pictures as a reference. The only negative comment that I have is the slow service. It takes very long to both place our order and get our check.

Food here was pretty tasty though the sides were a bit lackluster. The goat stew was nice and flavorful. We wanted to try the conch stew but they were out of it at the time. The flat cakes (basically pancakes) that come on the side are a fun addition and do soak up the sauce from the dishes quite well.

I had the pleasure of dining at *The Old Cunucu House* during my trip to Aruba, and I can confidently say it was one of the culinary highlights of my visit. I ordered the **oxtail stew** and **goat stew**, and both dishes were absolutely phenomenal — hands down the *best* I’ve ever had. The oxtail was incredibly tender, rich in flavor, and cooked to perfection, falling right off the bone. The goat stew was equally impressive — savory, deeply seasoned, and wonderfully comforting. Both dishes were accompanied by local sides that complemented the hearty flavors beautifully. The atmosphere of the restaurant added to the experience — warm, authentic, and full of island charm. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and happy to share the history behind the dishes and the building itself. If you're looking to experience genuine Aruban cuisine in a cozy, traditional setting, *The Old Cunucu House* is an absolute must. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m on the island!