Taco Tuesday in Aruba: Where to Eat, Drink and Enjoy

Everyone already has an opinion about Tuesdays. Back home, it's tacos and maybe a two-for-one special somewhere forgettable. On vacation, it's got a shot at being the best night of the whole week, assuming you don't just wander into whatever's closest at 7 PM.

Think about where you usually are by Tuesday on a trip like this. The arrival chaos is over. You've had the big first dinner, maybe a boat trip or a long day snorkeling that left everyone a little sunburnt and ready to sit down somewhere easy. That's exactly the kind of night tacos are built for.

Here's how to actually plan a Taco Tuesday Aruba trip around, not just stumble into one.

Why Tuesday Works on Holiday

Nobody really talks about vacation rhythm, but it's real. The first two days go to logistics, bags, figuring out where the pool towels are kept, locating the nearest coffee. None of that's left by Tuesday. Dinner stops feeling like a decision that needs research.

It also tends to land right after something that wears people out, a full beach day, a sailing trip, too much sun before noon. Tacos work for that exact mood. Nobody's getting dressed up. Nobody's splitting one appetizer four ways trying to be polite. Just order a bunch of stuff and pass it around.

Plan the Day Around the Night

If Tuesday's the plan, build toward it instead of treating dinner as an afterthought. Get the water time in during the morning, keep lunch light, and leave a gap in the afternoon so hunger actually shows up by dinner instead of being killed off by a 4 PM snack at the pool bar.

Getting there is simple enough. If  Aruba taco bar near me has already come up on your phone this week, Drunken Tacos sits right on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, close enough to walk from most of the Palm Beach hotels. Bigger groups should call ahead, +297 699 5090 gets you a table without standing around waiting. Hours move around a bit depending on the season too, so a quick check before leaving the room isn't a bad habit.

What to Order at Drunken Tacos

Twelve tacos make up the core menu, all built on handmade tortillas, white, yellow, or blue corn depending on what you pick. First time through, go with the El Lobster, the Tequila Pollo, and the Al Pastor. That trio gives a decent read on the kitchen before anyone branches out further.

Then there's the Jack Daniels-infused taco, which doesn't really have a comparison anywhere else nearby. Worth one order for the table even if nobody admits they were curious. Birria's on there too, along with a fish taco and vegan options, so nobody gets stuck ordering a side salad while everyone else eats.

Tacos aren't the whole story either. Fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, guacamole and salsa to start things off while the table's still deciding. The better approach with more than two people is skipping individual orders entirely, get a spread, pass plates around, let everyone land on three or four tacos instead of picking one and sticking with it.

Whatever that special turns out to be, it's usually the easiest way into Drunken Tacos Aruba for someone trying it cold. Low stakes, low cost, enough variety to figure out what to order again next time.

The Cocktail Side of the Night

Casa Del Tequila runs the bar here, more than 50 tequilas deep, including the house Drunken Tequila Blanco and Reposado. For anyone who'd rather not do shots on a Tuesday, margaritas and a decent lineup of craft cocktails Aruba travelers keep discovering cover the rest of the table.

Pairing doesn't need to be complicated. Blanco goes lighter, works well against fish. Reposado sits better next to something like Al Pastor. Anything bolder, a dark reposado or añejo, holds up against birria or the Jack Daniels taco without getting lost. One thing people forget in the heat, slow down and drink water between rounds. Tequila moves differently outside than it does at home.

Tips for a Perfect Taco Tuesday

A handful of things make the night easier. Call ahead for groups of four or more, those tables go quick once the evening gets going. Ask about the Tuesday special before sitting down so there's no confusion over what's included once the check comes. Show up hungry, order enough to share, don't let anyone talk you into "just an appetizer." The vegan tacos mean the one picky eater in the group doesn't ruin the plan. Pace the tequila and just walk back to the hotel after, no need for a cab you didn't plan on.

Dress however you've been dressing all week. Shorts, sandals, maybe something with sleeves once the evening cools off a bit.

Reserve Your Table

A good Taco Tuesday was never about hunting down the cheapest taco on the strip. It's a table full of people, food worth passing around, and a couple of drinks that end up getting brought up again on the flight home.

Make it the night people remember, not the one that just filled a gap between the beach and bedtime.

Reserve your table at drunkentacosaruba.com →