The Pastechi House
Affordable snack shop in Oranjestad that specializes in Aruba's breakfast pastechi, with a range of fillings. It's the top choice for experiencing a local breakfast.
Located on Betico Croes Avenue in Oranjestad, this small shop is where locals go for breakfast. Pastechi are Aruba's half-moon fried pastries, with fillings including cheese, beef, chicken, lobster, keri-keri (fish floss), tuna, and ham, fried to order. The shop also sells cheese balls, croquettes, and batidos (fruit shakes) in guava, passion fruit, and soursop flavors. Prices are very affordable, and it's ideal for breakfast or takeaway. Opening hours vary by source. It is generally open during the day and closed on Sundays, so call ahead before visiting. There is street parking nearby.
Opening hours
Monday–Saturday about 8:00–17:00; closed Sunday (sources vary, so call ahead)
Nearby sights
- Oranjestad
- Fort Zoutman & Willem III Tower
- National Archaeological Museum Aruba
- Flamingo Beach (Renaissance Island)
- Aruba Aloe Factory
- Eagle Beach
- Hooiberg
- Casibari Rock Formations