El Gallo Rojo, Aruba

El Gallo Rojo is a great corner joint in San Nicolaas, Aruba. I go here after an all-nighter in town or if I want a quick breakfast sandwich or an ice-cold Coca-Cola. Service is always with a smile, the food simple and cheap. Here’s a short video.

This reminds me of the small-town corner stores and diners I went to as a young boy. It’s fun to sit here, watch the people come and go, pick up some Spanish or Papiamento lessons, and read the local newspapers. I’ve done a fair amount of writing here, too.

Just another spot that makes San Nicolaas an authentic place. Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on February 1, 2009 at 12:37 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Sunday Breakfast at La Vista

La Vista Restaurant at the Marriot Hotel and Resort, Aruba has been recently remodeled. We enjoyed the Sunday Breakfast Buffet a few weeks ago and here is a brief video showing the spread.

The view out over the beach is fantastic. You can see all the way to the ships at anchor. The price of this buffet is quite reasonable given all the food choices and omelets made to order. Guests of the hotel and visitors from other places come for the friendly service and quality cuisine.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on January 29, 2009 at 12:24 pm  Leave a Comment  
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The New Pueblito Paisa, video

The New Pueblito Paisa Restaurant in San Nicolaas, Aruba, is a local favorite for Colombian food. I’ve had many good meals here at very reasonable prices. Here is a short video showing a recent lunch featuring the lomito dish.

Quite a plate of food and delicious, too! Best to go early for lunch, around 11:30 because the place fills up with workers from the nearby oil refinery. They serve lunch and supper until well into the night and do a steady take-out trade if you don’t want to eat in. As a side note, I used to spend a lot of time here, writing at the counter and learning Spanish from the wait staff and customers. It was a fun experience that continues to this day.

Bon dia from Aruba.

Published in: on January 26, 2009 at 11:28 am  Leave a Comment  
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Hard Rock Cafe, Aruba

The Hard Rock Cafe in Aruba opened in December of 2008. It’s located near the high-rise hotel area adjacent to several other restaurants. Here is a short video of the place.

This Hard Rock is smaller than many of the other ones. Still, looks like a friendly place and the drink prices are about the same as elsewhere on the island. If this is your kind of thing, enjoy yourself! They don’t call it one happy island for nothing.

Published in: on January 9, 2009 at 1:55 am  Comments (1)  
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