Picanha Churrascaria By Chalo is a Brazilian-style steakhouse tucked away on Wayaca Falls, far from the resort strip and decidedly more local than tourist. Owner-chef Chalo opened it as a passion project, and the warmth of the operation is the first thing every reviewer mentions — followed quickly by the prices, which are seriously reasonable for the quality of meat and the attentive service.
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About Picanha Churrascaria By Chalo
Located inland at Wayaca 199, this is a destination dinner spot — you’ll need a rental car to get here, which makes it perfect for travelers willing to leave the resort bubble for an authentic experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting (multiple reviewers describe it as feeling like dinner at a friend’s family restaurant). Open Wednesday through Monday for dinner; closed Tuesdays. Reservations recommended.
- Picanha Churrascaria By Chalo via Google Places
- Picanha Churrascaria By Chalo via Google Places
- Picanha Churrascaria By Chalo via Google Places
- Picanha Churrascaria By Chalo via Google Places
Signature Dishes & What to Order
The ribeye is the standout cut — multiple reviewers calling it ‘the best steak I’ve ever had.’ The garlic mashed potatoes are homemade and excellent. Don’t miss the grilled pineapple — it’s become a signature touch. Side dishes punch above expectations. Margaritas and the wine list are well-priced.
Practical Information
- Address: Wayaca 199, Wayaca Falls, lok 1, Oranjestad, Aruba
- Phone: +297 630 6991
- Google rating: 4.4★ from 59 reviews
- Website: picanhaaruba.com
- Map:View on Google Maps
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What Diners Say
4.4 stars from 59 reviews on Google, with consistent praise for service (‘attentive and helpful’ staff led by John), prices (‘seriously reasonable’), and the warmth of host-chef Chalo. Multiple regulars report this becoming their go-to restaurant in Aruba. The off-strip location keeps tourist crowds away — go on a weeknight for the most relaxed experience.
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Practical details worth knowing
Aruba sits outside the hurricane belt, which is why the weather here stays reliable when much of the Caribbean does not. The island runs on the US dollar alongside the Aruban florin, so American visitors rarely need to change money, and English is spoken almost everywhere alongside Dutch, Papiamento and Spanish.
Distances are short. The island is roughly 32 kilometres long and 10 wide, so nothing is more than about 40 minutes from anywhere else. Most visitors base themselves on Palm Beach or Eagle Beach and reach the rest of the island by tour or rental car.
When to go
Rates and crowds peak from January through April. May to early December is quieter and noticeably cheaper, with calmer seas and the same near-constant sunshine. Rainfall stays low year-round, and what does fall tends to arrive as brief afternoon showers rather than washed-out days.
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