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Restaurant in Oranjestad
What should I order at Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant?
What to order
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Bandeja Paisa
Recommended multiple times as a standout dish; reviewers call it fantastic, delicious, and great for sharing, with generous portions and very fair pricing.
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Soup
Frequently praised and noted to sell out fast, with reviewers saying it is great and worth arriving early for.
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Pork Belly
Specifically highlighted as 'so good,' making it one of the most enthusiastically recommended items.
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Fish
Described as incredible and very good by multiple reviewers, with one suggesting it alongside the homemade spicy sauce.
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Plantains
Mentioned as a great side to the Bandeja Paisa, helping make the meal filling and satisfying.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM |
About Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant
Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant is a Colombian restaurant and bar in Oranjestad, Aruba. It is known for authentic Colombian dishes, outdoor seating, and a casual, cozy setting. Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, friendly service, and very reasonable prices. It is also described as a local spot that draws steady lunchtime business and serves food cooked to order.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant known for?
It is best known for Colombian food, especially the Bandeja Paisa platter, which reviewers call fantastic and filling. People also praise the authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and low prices, with many noting it feels like a true local spot in Oranjestad rather than a tourist restaurant.
What dishes are most recommended at Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the Bandeja Paisa, empanadas, soup, pork belly, and fried chicken. Fish and steak also get strong mentions, and several people say the portions are large enough to share or leave you full.
What is the atmosphere like at Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, with outdoor covered seating and a modest, local feel. It suits groups, families, and solo diners, and reviewers mention that it can get busy at lunch while still feeling friendly and relaxed.
Is Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant good value?
Yes, reviewers consistently say the prices are very fair, with the menu priced around AWG 40 to 60 and some meals described as under 20 USD. People also mention big portions, so the value is especially strong for dishes like Bandeja Paisa, soups, and fried chicken.
When should you visit Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant?
Go early if you want soup or an easier lunch visit, because reviewers say soup can sell out fast and the restaurant gets a steady rush around 11:15 to noon. Several reviews also note it is a popular lunchtime pickup spot, so arriving early helps avoid the busiest period.
Is parking available at Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, Casa Vieja Bar & Restaurant is good for kids.
