Santa Cruz Bar Restaurant Aruba: Chinese Food in the Island Interior

Santa Cruz Bar Restaurant is a longstanding Chinese-Aruban spot in the island’s interior village of Santa Cruz — far from any resort but a regular stop for locals and the rare visitor who ventures inland to Arikok-bound or cunucu-touring. With over 330 reviews and a steady 4.3 rating, the kitchen has been quietly turning out reliable Cantonese-Aruban plates for years.

About Santa Cruz Bar Restaurant

Located in Santa Cruz village near the geographic center of the island, the restaurant is a no-frills local-favorites kind of spot with a small bar, basic dining room, and a long single-page menu of familiar Cantonese plates plus a few local Aruban-Chinese fusion dishes. Ordering is straightforward, prices are local-friendly, and portions are generous. Cash typically preferred.

Signature Dishes & Menu Highlights

Order the chow mein, the beef-and-broccoli, the sweet-and-sour pork, or the Aruban-Chinese specialty fried rice with stewed beef. The egg drop soup is a comfort starter. House sauces are good with the egg rolls.

Practical Information

Address: Santa Cruz, Aruba
Phone: +297 585 8088
Google rating: 4.3 from 332 reviews
Map: View on Google Maps

Hours:

Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

What Diners Say

Reviewers describe Santa Cruz Bar Restaurant as ‘a real local institution’ and a reliable stop on island drives. The food gets called ‘consistent and tasty’ rather than ‘amazing,’ which is appropriate — it’s the kind of dependable neighborhood Chinese spot every island needs.