gamecock411 Posted July 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We will be in Aruba in Feb on the Carnival Sunshine. We are doing a horse back ride so will get back to the ship around 6:30. We are looking for a restaurant within walking distance of the pier that serves Argentina beef but will not break our wallet. Any suggestions? Thanks. Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted July 30, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2014 El Gaucho is THE place on the island to go to for Argentinian beef and right there in downtown Oranjestad, but it is not going to be cheap. Texas de Brazil and Amazonia Churrascaria are other options, but again, expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecock411 Posted July 31, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted July 31, 2014 What about La Petit Café? I have eaten there before but not sure how far it is from the pier. Thanks for your help. I knew you would be the one w/the answers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecock411 Posted August 1, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted August 1, 2014 ArubaLisa, did something cause you to change your mind re: El Gaucho? I noticed in some earlier threads from a few years ago, that you did not recommend El Gaucho. Just Curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted August 1, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2014 To be honest, we do not eat there however it is the only "restaurant within walking distance of the pier that serves Argentina beef". :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatteras51 Posted August 1, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2014 El Gaucho is a very popular restaurant. Many people who vacation in Aruba eat there every year. Even though we vacation on the island every year, we haven't eaten there in about 6 years. It is very "touristy", crowded and noisy. Like Arubalisa said, if you are looking for Argentinian beef in the downtown area, that is the place to go. Expect to pay a lot more for a steak in Aruba than you would at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecock411 Posted August 5, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Does Texas de Brazil serve Argentina beef? We really want somewhere close to the port that serves Argentina beef. If we choose Texas, how far of a cab ride is it from the ship? Is the dining experience lengthy? Just concerned about getting back to the ship as we have a horseback riding tour planned and won't get back to the ship until 6:30. We leave @ 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted August 5, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I am not sure where their beef comes from. It is not going to be a quick dinner. There is an extensive salad bar and then the waiters will travel table to table with the different cuts of meat. It is not cheap and you surely would want to make sure that you ate your money's worth. ;) The restaurant is located in the Palm Beach area and a taxi would be $11 each way. I would leave yourselves a minimum of 20 minutes to get back to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted August 9, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I am not sure where their beef comes from. It is not going to be a quick dinner. There is an extensive salad bar and then the waiters will travel table to table with the different cuts of meat. It is not cheap and you surely would want to make sure that you ate your money's worth. ;) The restaurant is located in the Palm Beach area and a taxi would be $11 each way. I would leave yourselves a minimum of 20 minutes to get back to the ship. How long has it been since you took a Taxi, Lisa? That trip is $15 to $18 at least (in 2014, that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatteras51 Posted August 9, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2014 If you paid $14 - $18 for a taxi from downtown to the highrise area (where Lisa is referring to), you paid too much. I take taxis all of the time every year in Aruba, and I've never paid that much. Here is a taxi fare link. http://www.aruba.com/sigma/Aruba_Taxi_Fares.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted August 9, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2014 $14 on a Sunday with the $3 surcharge? But otherwise, $11 is the "legal" fare. ;) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooh8941 Posted August 12, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Aruba Lisa, we are 2 senior women cruising alone. Would it be safe for us to take a taxi from the cruise ship to Palm Beach? We have always done a ship's catamaran excursion, but that is so expensive, and we would like more flexibility. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatteras51 Posted August 13, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Aruba Lisa, we are 2 senior women cruising alone. Would it be safe for us to take a taxi from the cruise ship to Palm Beach? We have always done a ship's catamaran excursion, but that is so expensive, and we would like more flexibility.Thank you. You will be perfectly safe taking a taxi and going to Palm Beach on your own. I know several women who vacation alone in Aruba. Just make sure you go to one of the areas that rents umbrellas. The most danger you will face there is the sun!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted August 14, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Aruba Lisa, we are 2 senior women cruising alone. Would it be safe for us to take a taxi from the cruise ship to Palm Beach? We have always done a ship's catamaran excursion, but that is so expensive, and we would like more flexibility.Thank you. Our Moms are in your age range, and when they cruise to Aruba, they buy day Passes ($20-ish dollars per person) for the Radisson Hotel because it gives them access to chairs, lounges, towels and the pool (which has just been renovated and looks simply gorgeous!) At the end of their day, they now have a tradition of having a drink at Gilligans before returning to the ship. And they always look Happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted August 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) The Radisson stopped selling day passes awhile ago. Since at least November 2012 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=36196687&postcount=3 There are vendors however at the south end of their beach who rent chaises and umbrellas. Edited August 14, 2014 by Arubalisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooh8941 Posted August 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Thank you for the good information. We are thinking about taking a taxi to the entrance to De Palm Pier and getting chairs and an umbrella near the Bugaloe Bar and maybe having lunch there. Is this a good plan? thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatteras51 Posted August 16, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Thank you for the good information. We are thinking about taking a taxi to the entrance to De Palm Pier and getting chairs and an umbrella near the Bugaloe Bar and maybe having lunch there. Is this a good plan? thank you in advance. Sounds perfect :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted August 16, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I too find it to be a perfect day off a cruise ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooh8941 Posted August 17, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2014 then we will do it! Thank you both for all the help.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeguy Posted August 19, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Aruba Lisa, if you were on a cruise ship docked in Oanjestad this feb. and you just had to have a flying fish sandwich, where would you go for a cutter, Mac/cheese pie and a Banks? Thanks Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted August 19, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I don't know of anywhere in Aruba for flying fish sandwiches. I've only heard of them in Barbados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted August 19, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Aruba Lisa, if you were on a cruise ship docked in Oanjestad this feb. and you just had to have a flying fish sandwich, where would you go for a cutter, Mac/cheese pie and a Banks? Thanks Lou Agree, you find this in Barbados, not Aruba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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