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Wednesday 26 March 2025

Aruba to me

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Aruban snacks and where to find them

ORANJESTAD — Want to and tasty snacks that are meat, chicken, veggies and
taste something different beloved by our locals. sometimes even fish! Or per-
for a change? How about haps you might want to try
some Aruban snacks that One of the staples of Aru- a croquette, locally called
you can find all around the ban cuisine and snacks is a “kroket,” which is a crusty
island? Hop in your car, and the Pastechi. Pastechi is fried snack with typically a
go to these locations to find a Caribbean fried pastry meat and dough mix filling.
some of the most popular that is filled with cheese, The Aruban kroket is based
on its Dutch counterpart,
the “bitterbal”.

These two snacks are typi-
cally found in all local snack
trucks, which can be found
all over the island, includ- commonly found in snack 1. Right next to the
ing on the side of the main shops too. You may find Red Anchor in San Nicolas,
road that stretches from San some batido shops next the on the way to Baby Beach.
Nicolas to the Hotel Area. flee markets downtown, or 2. Along the main road
You can also find pastechis if you’re on your way to San next to the airport field.
and krokets at local bak- Nicolas, at Mauchi Smooth- 3. At the California
eries and snack shops, like ies and Juice Bar in Sava- Light House.
Bright Bakery in Piedra Plat, neta (located at the side of 4. At the Alto Vista
Huchada in Santa Cruz or the main road). Chapel.
Pastechi House in the city
center. These places may If you are looking for some- These vendors may also sell
also sell other snacks and thing a bit more fresh and other delights, like the be-
sandwiches too, perfect for healthy, why not try some loved coconut-based des-
on-the-road lunch break. coconuts, or shaved ice sert “cocada” or peanuts.
from local vendors? These All in all, in Aruba, you can
While you’re at it, why not vendors carry their little shop always find some place to
accompany your snack at the back of their truck, take a break and have a
with a refreshing “batido”? so they are ever-moving bite of something local, you
Batidos are fruit shakes, typi- around the island. However, maybe just might have to
cally made with added milk there are a few spots where look for them!q
for some creaminess. How- you can almost always find
ever, you can also ask to a coconut/shaved ice ven- Photo credit: wheninaruba.com
hold the milk. Batidos are dor: