Fodor's Expert Review Old Cunucu House

$$$ Palm Beach and Noord Caribbean

Since the mid-1990s executive chef Ligia Maria has delighted diners with delicious and authentic crioyo (local) cuisine in a rustic and cozy traditional cunucu (countryside) house. Try the house version of Aruba's famous keshi yena—chicken, raisins, olives, cashews, peppers, and rice in a hollowed-out Gouda rind—or thick hearty stobas (stews) of goat or beef. The fresh catch of the day with a choice of special sauces is a treat, and the stewed conch is also very good. There's live music some nights.

Caribbean Lunch Dinner $$$ Best Bet

Quick Facts

Palm Beach 150
Palm Beach, n/a Aruba  Aruba

297-586–1666

www.oldcunucu.com

Known For:
  • Secret family recipes of traditional Aruban cuisine
  • Hearty portions and good prices
  • Family-run and family-friendly atmosphere

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