Heladería El Gran Cholado Aruba: Authentic Colombian Cholado

Heladería El Gran Cholado Caleño is a ice cream shop located at Ernesto Petronia 9, Oranjestad, Aruba. With a 4.3-star Google rating from 117 reviews, it has built a steady following among locals and visitors.

: Heladería El Gran Cholado Caleño via Google Places

About Heladería El Gran Cholado Caleño

Heladería El Gran Cholado Caleño fits squarely into Aruba’s ice cream shop category at the $$ price tier. The atmosphere balances casual island dining with attentive service, and the menu reflects the cuisine you’d expect — solid versions of category staples plus a few items that have become signatures with regulars.

: Heladería El Gran Cholado Caleño via Google Places

Menu Highlights & What to Order

Diners regularly call out specific dishes that keep them coming back. Reservations are useful for dinner — especially on weekends — and walk-ins work well for lunch and off-peak hours.

Practical Information

Address: Ernesto Petronia 9, Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone: +297 732 3534
Google rating: 4.3 from 117 reviews
Cuisine: Ice Cream Shop
Price tier: $$
Map: View on Google Maps
Website: Official site

Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM

: Heladería El Gran Cholado Caleño via Google Places

What Diners Say

“As a Colombian descendant, I found this place to be so genuine and rich in its product and service. Fruit and ice mixed with sweet condiments make for a scrumptious and refreshing edible. The ladies here were so serviceable and friendly. I recommend every tourist to come here. A …”

— Nyter87, 5★ on Google

“This adorable little Heladeria (ice cream shop) is an Aruba gem! The experience is so much more than a cool treat.

The owner welcomed us to her open air shop, she was super friendly and accommodating, explaining the different frozen concoctions and their flavor profiles.

I am o…”

— Tracey Zupke, 5★ on Google