Iguana Cantina is the Mexican cantina at Palm Beach Plaza — colorful, casual, and family-friendly with a sandy outdoor area for kids and a menu that delivers solid Tex-Mex fundamentals at fair prices. Sister restaurant to the well-loved Iguana Joe’s, the Cantina specializes in fajitas, burritos, tacos, and the keshi yena Aruban national dish that fans drive across the island for.
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About Iguana Cantina
Located in the Palm Beach Plaza Mall on L.G. Smith Blvd 95, Iguana Cantina runs Tuesday through Sunday 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (closed Mondays). The atmosphere is casual cantina with both indoor and outdoor seating — outdoor includes a sandy area perfect for entertaining kids while parents finish dinner. Service is friendly and attentive, with the manager actively checking in on tables. Walking distance from most Palm Beach high-rise hotels. The menu is split between American Mexican classics (fajitas, burritos, tacos), and Caribbean-Aruban specialties.
Signature dishes & menu highlights
Order the Keshi Yena — the must-order signature, an Aruban national dish of chicken-and-spices wrapped in melted Gouda cheese, served with rice and beans. The Veggie Fajitas and Soft Tacos with Meat are reliable Tex-Mex picks. Burritos are oversized and packed. Ribs are praised as comparable to sister restaurant Iguana Joe’s. Onion Soup and Nachos make solid shareable starters. The Taco Salad and Fish Tacos are reviewer favorites for casual lunch picks. Portions run generous; pricing runs friendly for Palm Beach.
Practical info
Address: Palm Beach Plaza Mall, L.G. Smith Blvd 95, Noord, Aruba
Phone: 587 9062
Rating: 4.1★ on Google (83 reviews)
Website: Visit official site
What guests are saying
Reviewers consistently praise the Keshi Yena as the Aruban dish to try here — frequently called the best in Palm Beach. Service gets praise for friendliness despite occasional pacing issues during busy hours. The sandy outdoor area is mentioned by families as a great kid-distraction during longer meals. Some reviewers note that nachos can be inconsistent (some served from hot fresh oil, others not). Portions are generous and prices reasonable. Manager presence and table-checks earn repeat positive callouts.
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