Mangel Halto - Oranjestad

This place is amazing. Super authentic to the Aruban vibe and overall just the best place. The woman behind the counter is a rockstar and it’s filled with locals. The food was amazing and we went back twice in 2 nights. It’s a 2 beer wait for the food and it is so pleasant. There are surprise fries in our orders and we highly recommend the curry combo, and the shrimp chow mein. Table slapping good on the shrimp omelet. Go here.

The food was great and the price was right. one of the only spots we found open on Sunday! the vegetarian options are not on the menu, but they have accomodated me on request. recommend in any case

Local, local! it was a perfect local experience. all there (including local customers) were very nice and almost always smiling. the locals come to lunch, dinner, drinks or just chill. nothing nice, just good moods. there is a billard table, tw behind the bar, a few plastic chairs to take outside. a few baroques and that's it. I did not get the chance to eat this trip, but it was recommended and will try next time on the island.

Excellent prices for local beer. They sell snacks too. Great place to stop after snorkeling at the beach next door.

This was a great taste of authentic Aruba, in that you're getting the local take on East Asian food. The folks were all friendly and the beer prices were agreeable $2-3). It's clear the building has been around for a while but if you're willing to look past the fading paint you'll find a great example of everyday Aruba.