Xixon Aruba: Authentic Spanish Tapas & Paella at Paseo Herencia

Xixon Spanish Restaurant brings authentic regional Spanish cuisine to the Paseo Herencia Mall in Noord — the rare Aruba spot where you can build a meal of proper tapas, share a real paella, and finish with crema catalana. Named for the northern Spanish coastal city, the kitchen leans Asturian and Basque rather than the more common Mediterranean-Spanish.

About Xixon Spanish Restaurant

Located inside the Paseo Herencia mall complex on JE Irausquin Boulevard 382A, Xixon offers both indoor dining and an open-air terrace overlooking the mall plaza. The menu spans cold tapas (Iberian charcuterie, Manchego cheese boards, octopus salad), hot tapas (gambas al ajillo, croquetas, pimientos de padrón), full paellas (typically 30-min wait, ordered for two), and main grilled-meat plates. The Spanish wine list is the deepest on the island.

Signature Dishes & Menu Highlights

Order the seafood paella (mariscos), the gambas al ajillo, the patatas bravas, and the croquetas de jamón. The cheese board with Manchego and the Iberian charcuterie are the right shareable starters. The Albariño by the glass pairs perfectly with the seafood courses. Save room for crema catalana.

Practical Information

Address: local B 09 Paseo Herencia Mall, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 382A, Noord, Aruba
Phone: +297 592 8998
Website: xixonaruba.com
Google rating: 4.2 from 231 reviews
Map: View on Google Maps

Hours:

Monday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

What Diners Say

Reviewers consistently call out the authenticity of the Spanish cooking and the depth of the wine list. The Paseo Herencia mall location is convenient for shoppers and dinner-and-fountain-show guests. The paella is the most-mentioned dish; service can run unhurried (Spanish-style) — order ahead if you’re in a rush.