Eduardo’s Beach Shack is the iconic plant-focused beachfront smoothie shack on Palm Beach — a charming little hut directly on the sand in front of Playa Linda Beach Resort, serving Aruba’s most-celebrated smoothie bowls, acai bowls, fresh juices, vegan tacos, poke bowls, and raw treats. Owner Eduardo and team have built a Palm Beach institution. Two locations, both open from 7 AM. The unofficial breakfast and post-beach spot for everyone who wants something fresh, healthy, and Instagram-worthy.
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About Eduardo’s Beach Shack
Eduardo’s Beach Shack is the original colorful wooden hut tucked between resorts on Palm Beach. The model is genius in its simplicity: set up shop somewhere hot and sell something deliciously cold and beautiful. The menu is overwhelmingly plant-focused and vegan — every smoothie bowl is photogenic, every juice is fresh-pressed, and the acai bowls have a near-cult following.
Two locations:
- Beach Shack — Palm Beach (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, in front of Playa Linda) — open daily 7 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Cabana — Eagle Beach — open daily 7 AM to 4 PM.
Coconut bowls and pineapple bowls keep packaging eco-friendly. Some hotels (like The Boardwalk Hotel) even offer Eduardo’s as breakfast delivery — including delivery directly to your beach chair.
Signature dishes & menu highlights
Bowls (the headliners):
- Eduardo’s Açaí Bowl — the signature, name-on-the-menu bowl. Repeatedly called “the best acai bowl I’ve ever had” in reviews.
- Mermaid Bowl — blue spirulina nice cream + pink pitaya nice cream with fruit and granola, served in a pineapple. The most photographed bowl in Aruba.
- Sunshine Bowl — guest favorite morning order.
- Pitaya Bowls — pink dragonfruit base with tropical fruit toppings.
- Chocolate Protein Bowl — chocolate, peanut butter, fruit; perfect post-beach pick-me-up.
- Mixed Fruit Bowls — pure tropical fruit, customizable.
- Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl — multiple guests’ favorite savory option.
- Customizable Poke Bowls — pick your base, protein, toppings.
Drinks:
- Fresh fruit smoothies — Mango Mango is a guest favorite.
- Cold-pressed juices — combinations of fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Wheatgrass shots.
- Ginger shots — repeatedly described as an “extreme energy rush” — addictive in the best way.
- Kombucha — bottled selection.
- Coffee.
Quick bites & treats:
- Vegan Tacos — multiple sauces and salsas.
- Vegan & Gluten-Free Waffles — topped with Coco Whip soft serve.
- Coco Whip Soft Serve — coconut-based, vegan, refreshing.
- Eduardo’s-Style Shave Ice — tropical flavors.
- Protein Balls — house-made, take-home-able.
- Vegan Sushi.
- Salads & Sandwiches.
- Raw Vegan Desserts — full case of options.
- Guacamole & Chips.
- Homemade Granola Bars.
Practical info
- Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, Noord, Aruba
- Website: www.eduardosbeachshack.com
- Google rating: 4.7★ across 1031+ reviews.
What guests are saying
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive — Tripadvisor 4.7 stars across 1,700+ reviews. The most common note: “we went every single day of our vacation.” Owner Eduardo and his wife Michelle get named in countless reviews for warm hospitality. Multiple guests note this is one of very few places on Palm Beach offering genuine healthy options. The mermaid bowl is the most-photographed dish, but the acai bowl is the most-ordered.
Honest caveats: can be hard to find — tucked behind Playa Linda, look for the colorful wooden shack on the boardwalk; seating is limited — most guests grab and go to the beach; cash and card both accepted but lines can build mid-morning. Tip: try a ginger shot before your smoothie for the ultimate energy boost.
While you’re planning your Aruba trip
For more dining options, see our best restaurants in Aruba guide, our best breakfast restaurants guide, our best beach restaurants guide, or our Palm Beach restaurants guide. Browse our best hotels in Aruba.
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For everything else on the water, see Aruba water sports.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Aruba beaches free to use?
Yes. All beaches in Aruba are public up to the high-water mark, including the stretches fronting the big resorts. You can walk on and lay a towel down anywhere, though loungers and palapas belonging to a hotel are for its guests.
Which side of the island has the calm water?
The western and southern coasts. That is where Palm Beach, Eagle Beach, Manchebo and Baby Beach sit, and where the water stays flat enough for swimming and snorkelling. The north and east coasts face open Atlantic swell and are not safe for casual swimming.
Do I need to book a beach chair?
Not on the public stretches. On Palm Beach the hotel palapas fill early and are reserved for guests, so arrive before mid-morning if you want shade or bring your own.
Is the water warm year-round?
Yes, sitting around 27 to 28°C, so no wetsuit is needed at any time of year.
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