Aruba’s fast-food staple, pastechis are deep-fried, half-moon pastries, stuffed with such fillings as chicken, beef, tuna, vegetables, or cheese. They’re best paired with a batido (fresh fruit shake). For the ultimate example, stop by the Pastechi House in Oranjestad, where the friendly owner will help you choose from fillings like ham and cheese, lobster, and even chop suey.

Look for the big smiling pastechi sign and a line of locals waiting to grab Aruba’s favorite fast food (think empanada). Order one for yourself and wash it down with a cold batido (fruit shake). They also have little crab cakes to go as well.

They are located in Oranjestad and are a go-to among locals and travelers alike for their pastiches. If you’re looking to indulge and save money simultaneously, we recommend checking out the Aruba Gastronomic Association (AGA) dine-around program. They not only provide you with great restaurant recommendations but also offer a dine-around voucher that allows you to eat at over 25 different restaurants that participate in this program.

First on my list for good fast food on the go is always a pastechi!. Pastechis are deep fried pastry pockets stuffed with myriad types of goodies- typically cheese, ham, beef, chicken or tuna and even chop suey, thanks to the Asian influence on the island. Though you will see pastechis sold everywhere, the best place to try them is aptly named The Pastechi House in downtown Oranjestad on Main Street behind the Renaissance Mall.

Countries all over the world each seem to have their own unique version of an empanada and Aruba is no different. Located just a few blocks from the main cruise ship depot, the Pastechi House serves small but filling Aruba-style empanadas in a variety of flavors. Starting at around $1.50, you can take your pick of the classic offerings or try creative concoctions like the pizza or samosa pastechis.

Named after the popular Aruban snack, The Pastechi House is a casual takeaway shop located in the heart of Oranjestad. And if you’re unfamiliar with what a pastechi is (like we were), it’s a deep-fried half-moon pastry that is filled with your choice of cheese, beef, chicken, lobster, and much more. In addition to pastechi, The Pastechi House also serves some of the best Croquette on the Island!.

The Pastechi House is located in downtown Oranjestad, and the locals love it. The Pastechi House serves a large variety of one of Aruba’s most traditional breakfast and snack items: pastechi. It is similar to the Latin American empanada and is a deep fried crescent shaped pastry crust stuffed with a choice of Gouda cheese, perhaps chicken, tuna or conch.

This family business is great for a quick breakfast stop, the Pastechi House located in the downtown area offers its famous Caribbean stuffed Pastechi also makes frappes, fresh fruit Cuban milkshakes, and frozen drinks. You may eat in or take out. Besides eating Pastechi, they also offer croquet, deditos de queso, and French fries.

I would check on restaurantsaruba.com and see what interests you. I’m not sure that we have every been to a restaurant that is strictly Aruban cuisine, however some of the restaurants on this site we have been to. I consider Dutch cuisine as Aruban as it's such a strong influence on the island.

Sopi is also a frequently eaten Aruban dish, with one famous sopi being the cool island soup served chilled and made with numerous fruits like pineapple, apricot, cantaloupe, and papaya. Other preferred sopis are sopi mondongo (bone marrow soup,) or sopi di pampuna (pumpkin soup.)

A pastechi is similar to an empanada and is known as Aruba’s national snack. There are a wide variety of fillings to try here. Whether you’re a meat-lover, vegan or a vegetarian, there is a pastechi that you will fall in love with at the Pastechi House located in Oranjestad!

Menu features a variety of pastechis and other local snack specialties Currently serving breakfast and lunch. Located in downtown Oranjestad on Caya G.G. Betico Croes. Short Description Take-out and free delivery available.

Though you will see pastechis sold everywhere, the best place to try them is aptly named The Pastechi House in downtown Oranjestad on Main Street behind the Renaissance Mall. Aruba's Top-Rated Italian Restaurants.

Menu features a variety of pastechis and other local snack specialties Currently serving breakfast and lunch. Located in downtown Oranjestad on Caya G.G. Betico Croes. Take-out and free delivery available.

The Pastechi House is known all over the island for having the pastechi to beat. Located downtown, in the heart of Aruba’s shopping district, their pastechis are the perfect cheap eat to grab on the go.

They are inexpensive and perfect for a quick lunch on the go. One makes a good snack, but order two if you are hungry.