Best Pastechi we tried in Aruba❤️ It’s Affordable and the owner was courteous and friendly, we ordered different varieties the one that stands out for us are Chop soy, Salmon, Keri Keri and beef we also ordered smoothies soursop is really good😊 it’s so sad that a lot of stores are closed due to the pandemic… when in Aruba I highly recommend to try local food and support local businesses not only you will help them but you will enjoy the food and get to know them😊

Absolutely terrible. Don’t waste your time or money. Bought 4 different seafood pastechis and they were pathetic. The shrimp had 2 very small shrimps in them in a putrid sauce. They are filled only about 1/3 of the frozen pocket. Very overpriced $20 US for the 4. Waited about 30 minutes. Staff are very unfriendly. I fed the empty pockets to the pigeons on the street. Don’t go here.

Delicious and fresh fried pastechie.... they can improve customer service.

(Translated by Google) A good place for breakfast (Original) Un buen lugar para desayunar

Food was very good. We really appreciated that everything was labeled. 4 food items and a smoothie was approximately $40 USD. We wondered, after arriving at the airport to return home😒, that the prices didn't seem to add up with the menu prices. The food was good enough to recommend the restaurant, but double check your receipt before you leave. Cashier was grumpy.

Cash only. Street parking around the corner. Order at the counter. Quick to take the order, warm we got them. I really enjoyed the lobster and the ham with cheese.

Liked it! Tried pastechi for the first time and they were really good. I ordered 3 of them, chicken, beef and Indian samosa. There are many others on the menu but they were out of most of them, so the choices were a little more limited. One person takes you order and the other person in the back seems to do all the prep work. I took almost 20 minutes to get what looked to be pre-made pastechi. However, they are good with a soft middle and a light crunch on the outside. The filling inside is very finely chopped meat. Because there isn't much filling, you should order more than what you think you need. I ordered three and probably could have eaten five more.

I was very, very excited to find this place after numerous recommendations from others, and, social media notoriety... I consider myself a "pro" when it comes to these dumpling shaped snacks... here in Aruba, they're called "pastechi" [pahs TEH chee], while in the Dominican Republic, they're called "pastelitos" or in Mexico, "empanadas" -- anyway you pronounce it, this place was suppose to be one of the best... it wasn't... lots of fanfare outside on the facade of the building, but the product was not impressive... a very small amount of ground beef (labeled "Angus steak") was surrounded by a large amount of pastry dough... the taste was bland... The crust did have a flakyness, but the really small amount of meat, the lack of cleanliness of the location, and the standoffishness of the older gentleman at the register, really let me down for a long awaited experience... Not tasty, the beef variety is pictured, price is very reasonable at around $2 USD a piece... One highlight is their bathroom is very clean and private... ask for the key... I included a lot of photos in anticipation of trying this product... .

As recommended by many you have to try pastechi when you are in Aruba, so we did. We went there to have them for breakfast as they don't qualify for a full lunch and are similar to pastries we have in Greece for breakfast. We got 4 types, cheese, ham and cheese, samosa and spanakopita and then a dedito which is basically similar to a mozzarella stick but feels "healthier" (not really just feels that way :p) from the pastechi, the samosa tasted more like a samosa but the spanakopita, while good, could not compare to a Greek spanakopita. It was good, just that it has to compare to a dish I know well. My favorite was the plain cheese one. Nice breakfast that was fast and cheap. Will definitely go back for another visit before we leave our vacation here.

Loved visiting this place! We had some good snacks and the owner was super sweet to us. Good times! Hope we get to visit again some time in the future.

Smoothies made with real fruit, delicious pastechi, and friendly staff.

The best pastechi in town

We had the beef....and also a cheese pastechi and a couple of ice coffees. Sooo inexpensive and a very popular local food stop. So glad that we had an early lunch here.

Nice Pastechi place

Great place for snacks and cold drinks. The crab cakes are the best I've had even state side when you try them you'll know why.

Great family business, fantastic pastechi and smoothies

(Translated by Google) Excellent pastechi at fair prices! Very helpful and nice staff! Mandatory stop in Oranjestad! (Original) Ottimi pastechi a prezzi onesti! Staff molto disponibile e simpatico! Tappa obbligatoria ad Oranjestad!

Prices are decent. The food was delicious and the cashier was very friendly.

The real pastechi's on the island with years of experience!

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bueno

A must stop!!!

Fast and quick service1😍always fresh!

Justo Justo Justo! What can I say about this place besides amazing? We had such a great experience here, every staff member was excellent and customer service was bar none. Justo especially, made us feel special and really made our last day. We had gone earlier in the week to try their crab cakes, as they are a favorite of mine. However, when we went they were out of them! The owner, Justo, heard that we were crab cake lovers and said he would make it up to us. Little did we know that we would get a thoughtful email detailing how he was able to get the ingredients, and told us to come back the next day to try them. Let me say it was well worth the wait! Justo went above and beyond to make us feel special, and the crab cakes were divine! We ate them while watching the sunset at Eagle Beach, and it was the perfect ending to our trip in Aruba. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND STOP BY PASTECHI HOUSE! Thank you again, Justo.

Dank crab cakes after two pm. Definitely worth the trip.

Absolutely loved this place. Small, cute and welcoming. An extremely nice gentleman was taking orders. I absolutely loved their crab cakes. I had to keep going back for more! They have a few sauces I recommend. Their garlic, their hot and their curry, in that order. I also really enjoyed their beef croquette. Everything was perfect and affordable!

Very nice people and good snacks too OK respect and power house Shake's batido

Great service. Happy and friendly staff

Amazing local food! And the fruit smoothies are out of this world!!! A mandatory stop in Oranjestad.

(Translated by Google) Plenty of choice Delicious local flavors And very friendly service With normal prices (Original) Super veel keuze Heerlijke plaatselijke smaken En zeer vriendelijke bediening Met normale prijzen

Delicious food and great service!

Absolute must try in Aruba....I think we tried all their pastechis...good food and great service..

Had a great experience. The food was very good and a nice man on staff took the time to explain everything on the menu to us and once we paid he even showed us the coins in Aruban money and explained those too!!! We can’t wait to get back here!!!

This place is absolutely delicious!! I initially ordered 2 beef Pastechi and 1 pinacolada smoothie. 2 mins later i came back and ordered more Beef Pastechi and Crabcakes. So delicious and fluffy. Very delicious snack and smoothie. They taste like empanada but more tasty and soft. Its also very very affordable. They make your Crabcakes to order and their Pastechi is hot and tastes fresh. Lastly the owners and staff are very friendly. A place you shouldn’t miss when in Aruba

Amazing place! Went with recommendation and got a smoked salmon pastechi. It was Devine! Have good selection of drinks. Very friendly staff, most welcoming in the whole island. Thank you.

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy buena

They have a lot of different options, we tried 4 of them and liked the tuna the most. The dough is really tasty but they're not very stuffed. It's more like a quick bite and there a not enough seats. We found it a bit expensive for what you get and we weren't full.

Most of the food ordered during the day is not fresh made but kept warm from when baked. Prices were suspiciously whited out from the list, and we were asked to pay a price converted 1AWG : 1USD. Cancelled the order and moved away. Sad.

Food was good but small, not worth the price. AWG/USD conversion rate is really bad when compared to every other place. Please ask for the prices in advance (some are missing in their table) and pay in AWG. Won't go back.

Love it

Excellent tasting food and the best service to support your taste

(Translated by Google) I love all pastechi (Original) Me encanta todo los pastechi

The owner is so friendly and welcomes you in with open arms! We had to try a little of everything. So we had empanadas. Cheese, Ham and Cheese, Spanikopita, and Chicken. There where many others but those were the ones that we tried. They are very small but very filling and completely and utterly addictive. They also have a cheese stick that is wrapped in a light doughy pastry called a Derido, I think that's the name either way they are delicious. They have many other things on the menu including iced coffee they have soda pop as well as water and many other delicacies to try but that's what we ate and we loved them. Now the thing you have to know is that they have sauces that you can dip your empanada in. Their spicy sauce is really spicy and delicious, they have a honey mustard sauce, and they have what I would call a garlic ranch type sauce. just ask for a sample of each they come in small containers and that way you can see what you like for yourself. one thing that's very important is to note they only take cash. this is a definite stop when you're in Aruba. While you sit outside I hope you get to see the trolley because the trolley actually goes right in front of The Pastechi House!

The owner is so friendly and welcomes you in with open arms! We had to try a little of everything. So we had empanadas. Cheese, Ham and Cheese, Spanikopita, and Chicken. There where many others but those were the ones that we tried. They are very small but very filling and completely and utterly addictive. They also have a cheese stick that is wrapped in a light doughy pastry called a Derido, I think that's the name either way they are delicious. They have many other things on the menu including iced coffee they have soda pop as well as water and many other delicacies to try but that's what we ate and we loved them. Now the thing you have to know is that they have sauces that you can dip your empanada in. Their spicy sauce is really spicy and delicious, they have a honey mustard sauce, and they have what I would call a garlic ranch type sauce. just ask for a sample of each they come in small containers and that way you can see what you like for yourself. one thing that's very important is to note they only take cash. this is a definite stop when you're in Aruba. While you sit outside I hope you get to see the trolley because the trolley actually goes right in front of The Pastechi House!

It was a great experience for us to try a National food and meet such a lovely and kind people there. My favorites are pastechi with cheese and with lobster. Also try Pasion fruit smoothies it was super good!

(Translated by Google) Delicious milkshakes (Original) Ricos batidos

(Translated by Google) Fast and good service. Delicious pastchi. As it should. Great real fruit smoothie. (Original) Snelle en goede service. Heerlijke pastechi. Zoals het hoort. Geweldige smoothie van echt fruit.

Very nice

Delicious food and super friendly staff.

Friendly staff, delicious pastechis!

Cash only (AFL and USD). It was ou first time eating Pastechi and we really enjoyed it. We took 4 different flavors which were all delicious, especially the Spanakopita and the Cod. Perfect for a snack to eat walking down Oranjestad, we also took two smoothies and ended up with a bill of less than 20 USD. The costumer service was excellent and super friendly. We will definitely go back next time we're in Oranjestad!

If you’re in the area The Pastechi House is a go to for affordable snacks. These mini pastries, reminiscent of empanadas, are stuffed with savory cheeses and meats. Perfect for a satisfying and wallet-friendly bite on the go! We tried the ham and cheese and cheese.

I've tried Cheese, Tuna and Kerrie-Kerrie pastechi and I liked it very much

Get as many flavors of pastechi as you can and try them all! Super good.

Affordable afternoon snack. It was nice to try some Aruban food. We got there in the early afternoon and they were out of most things though (red dot means they’re out). My favorite was the Shrimp and Ricotta Pastechi. Super hot and fresh! The Spanakopita and Ham and Cheese were good too.

I would give ten stars if I could. We got several varieties of pastiche, a few croquettes, a few beers to wash it down, and some iced coffee and gelato for desert. Super small place, but the service was awesome, and the food was delicious. Great value.

Great local fare! Super cheap and worth the money. Iced Coffee is Spectacular! Also vegan and vegetarian friendly. We went there 2x. Also, great to people watch.

Good pastiches!! But they probably need a bit more filling to make them tastier. Do not have all the options always but good nevertheless!! Nice service too!

This place was recommended by a lot of people and over hyped. In my opinion it’s okay it’s just basically empanadas nothing special or crazy. Not worth driving to you less passing by than sure try it.

First of all, there is no better local snack than a pastechi, basically a pastry that you can get stuffed with a large selection of items from cheese, minced meat, vegetables, beef, etc. But the best part about The Pastechi House was the service. Staff was friendly and helpful in making selections. We had ordered several varieties and then sat outside to eat. One of our group thought they had ordered a beed pastechi but it wasn't actually on the order when we checked. One of the restaurant staff members felt sorry that our friend had missed out on a flavor so they brought him one as we were sitting outside and it was in the house. That was very classy. Ps: they also have wonderful shakes of your standard variety but also of exotic fruit.

Cash only, so come prepared. Great place to stop for a snack at an affordable price. Ordered the cheese pastechi, spanakopita pastechi, and the cheese ball, and all were great. Made to order so expect a bit of a wait. Owner was amicable! Both indoor and outdoor seating are available.

Very yummy pastechis! Tuna and chicken were great. Note: They were closed from 2-3pm which wasn’t noted online that I saw.

We were surprised by the unfriendly welcome. We arrived 1.50pm and got disappointment right away. On a very unfriendly way we got kicked out and not served as they said they are closed between 2:00pm and 3.00pm. I noted to them that it is not 2pm but they didn't want to serve us. Apparently it is a lot of work to sell some pastechi's and a drink as it was clearly not 2pm when we asked for service. Also they have not listed anywhere that they are closed between 2 and 3pm, so don't trust the business hours they list and be prepared for some unfriendly way of telling you they don't serve you if they don't want to work.....

(Translated by Google) Good attention (Original) Buen atención

(Translated by Google) Good pastechi (Original) Buen pastechi

Unfortunately, we found this place on our way to the airport to go back home. The pastechis we tried were great. I got one beef and one fish. My wife got the chicken. Yes, they can be stuffed a bit more, but they were delicious. Don't expect to get great customer service, the gentlemen taking orders is VERY grumpy. However, this is a place to grab a pastechi and drink then head out, you won't have to deal with him for long. Will be visiting again.

Came here for the pastechi. Was trying to get food to take on the flight home. Food was ok, (at least what we can eat), because we didn't know that you can't bring beef or pork back to the States. The service was bad. They messed up the order for the people before us. I had ordered the iced frappe, but she brought out a hot coffee. I told her that I ordered the iced frappe, so she brought out a cup of ice and poured my coffee into it, then told me I had to pay $3 more for the frappe. What!? Tried to argue with her, but she didn't make sense. After 5 min. I gave up and just paid.

Had a couple good smoothies. We just had lunch. So, we didn't try the Pastechis.

Every Friday I goes to pastechi house

Had to experience this place based on recommendations from YouTube. Took the bus downtown, got lost for a little bit, but finally found it. Definitely worth it. I really thought the flaky crust and the crunch on the pastechi's here were a lot better than the few other places i tried them. Cheese and beef were my favorites.

An easy place to fall in love with pastechi, and little cheese balls. We really loved stopping by here, it was easy to order from and there is something for even the pickiest of eaters. It was really hot, so we ended up walking with our food, but it was great. The only downside for us was that it was cash only, and we unfortunately didn't have a ton with us - but luckily it's affordable food.

Absolutely love love LOVE this place! Can't leave Aruba without trying their Pastechis. Ham & Cheese is my favorite but Chicken is also super yummy. Almost wanted to cry when they were closed yesterday but so glad I got my Pastechis today. Their Smoothies are very good too👍

Excellent place for a traditional snack (pastechi) and a tasty fruit smoothie for lunch. The best price-value balance you can find in downtown. Be prepared to pay in cash and wait some minutes because it's normally crowded but worth it. Also, they are environmental responsibly 🙂

Very Delicious Pastechi and Good Service

This place is amazing. Super tasty pastechi and the batido is a must! The staff is so nice and friendly, love this place!

Smoothies and great pastechies Excellent service

Pastechi are a must try in Aruba! It’s the country’s version of an empanada but the dough is a little sweet. The Pastechi House is located downtown within walking distance of the cruise ports and the Renaissance. It’s about an 8 minute drive from the airport. There’s many flavors to please everyone’s palate. Please do not leave Aruba without trying a pastechi.

The absolute BEST pastechi on the Island!! Ernon will take your order and ring you out...he’s the nicest guy! Beef and cheese are our favorites !!

Dushi pastechi here

Good pastechis nice service...

(Translated by Google) A good place to eat cupcakes in Aruba, especially for those who miss that taste of the famous cupcakes in Venezuela ... You can also enjoy the taste of natural fruits, recommended for snack time or breakfast, or just when you craving to eat something different on the island !! (Original) Un buen lugar para comer pastelitos en Aruba, especialmente para quienes extrañan ese sabor de los pastelitos tan famosos en Venezuela... También puedes disfrutar del sabor de las frutas naturales, recomendados para la hora de la merienda o desayuno, o simplemente cuando se te antoja comer algo diferente en la isla!!

Good snacky food ok prices. Cash only. Good smoothies

Great people. Good food.

Best pastechi on the island. Light crispy pastry, delicious fillings and great value.

Unexpectedly delicious! I understand why everyone recommends this place. It's the best in the area. I recommend you avoid the fancier and more expensive pastechi and go for the cheaper ones. They are the best! (Fun facts: The keri-keri one is delicious. The chop soy tastes like a spring roll. End fun facts) If your pastechi leaves you in doubt then you probably went next door and aren't eating a pastechi. I recommend that you put the perfume down and go get something that will taste as good as it smells 🙂

Great service

My girl got the Caramel and I got the Red Velvet. Delicious smoothies this place had. Not far from the coast and on the main street where the trolley tracks are. If you are walking around in the heat and need a place to drink a cold smoothie for 10 minutes this is the place.

(Translated by Google) A little.pleasant.no.way.before. (Original) Um.poco.agradable.no.manera.antes.

Good pastechi at good prices. Great spot for a quick bite to eat. Friendly owner/service.

Absolutely fantastic! We were so impressed with this hole in the wall. The owner was a delight and the food was among the best we’ve had on the island. It was also a lovely price point (cheap eats!)

Small place. Small serving (though affordable). But couldnt hear anything cause of the plastic surrounding the cash register. Nothing really fancy with the food. 2 star cause good if you're hungry

Delicious, quick, cheap, family owned, authentic, vegan options, great place to stop if you’re in the city!

Quick cheap eats. I was expecting a bit more taste. Got the ham and cheese which I was told was the most bought item.

The pastechis and shakes were delicious but they didn’t have any of their famous seafood pastechis (red dot next to everything they didn’t have.) I was disappointed I wasn’t able to try them.

I loved the pastechis. But they didn't have a wide variety of products on the menu even though they still appear on the menu. The juice I ordered was made with artificial lemon which made me very sad. I LOVE the natural smoothies. As I love nature I love the pigeons at the entrance, but I don't know if they are to the liking of all their visitors, however, they are very friendly and they can also fly right up to you.

Not understanding how this place has the rating that it does. The food was not good and the ladies working were not friendly. We went to another Pastechi place, in Savaneta, and were blown away at their Pastechi’s. It’s called El Fresco Barber Lounge and they sell Pastechi’s through a window at the front. Way better than this place

Amazing Empanadas (and I’m from Puerto Rico)! Basically tried one of each and the croquettes, just as amazing. Bring it and you’re welcome!

Simply delicious! I tried the chicken and tuna pastechis and both are really good. Totally worth it!!

First, this was my tenth trip to Aruba and finally made it to the Pastechi House, I don’t understand what all the rave is about but this place is not what I thought it would be. I had a ham cheese and a beef Pastechi and they were not tasty and the filling was minimal. Also, they didn’t have what they offered on the menu . The place was run down and dirty and most of all the customer service was very poor. PS. If you like Pastechis I would recommend you get them at Wendy’s, they are baked and they taste great..