Smokehouse BBQ Truck Aruba: Texas-Style Brisket & Ribs in Oranjestad

Smokehouse BBQ Truck is the off-the-strip Texas-style barbecue truck that serious meat fans on the island know to seek out — properly smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork served straight from the smoker. The near-perfect 4.8 rating across 90+ reviews is the strongest signal this kitchen is doing something special.

About Smokehouse BBQ Truck

Parked on Tanki Leendert 291 in Oranjestad, Smokehouse runs a strict Texas BBQ playbook — wood-smoked low-and-slow, simple rubs, no shortcuts. The format is takeaway-counter — order, watch your meats sliced to order, take it to picnic seating or back to the villa. Specials sell out fast on weekends; arrive earlier in the service window for the best selection.

Signature Dishes & Menu Highlights

Order the brisket (the specialty — get a quarter-pound to start), the ribs, and the pulled pork. Sides — mac and cheese, collards, baked beans — are house-made and worth ordering. The Texas-style hot sauce is on the table; the vinegar-based North-Carolina-style is on the counter. Worth driving for.

Practical Information

Address: Tanki Leendert 291, Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone: +297 699 3844
Website: www.belsmokehouse.com
Google rating: 4.8 from 90 reviews
Map: View on Google Maps

Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 6:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 6:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 6:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 6:30 PM – 4:00 AM
Sunday: 6:30 PM – 2:00 AM

What Diners Say

Reviewers describe Smokehouse as ‘the real-deal Texas BBQ I never expected to find in Aruba’ — the brisket gets specific name-checks. Sells out fast, lines build at peak hours, and the small operation means service is direct from the pit master. A favorite of expats from the BBQ-belt states.