(Oranjestad)—CAYA, one of Aruba’s most beloved dining destinations, continues to celebrate the vibrant essence of Latin Caribbean cuisine with an exciting new menu that beautifully balances tradition and innovation.
Nestled in a beautifully restored traditional Aruban Cunucu house, surrounded by lush tropical greenery, CAYA offers guests a dining experience that feels both authentic and contemporary. The restaurant’s philosophy is simple yet profound: to create a space where the warmth of island hospitality meets the creativity of modern gastronomy.
The new menu reflects this vision with a series of inspired dishes that showcase the diversity of Caribbean and Latin American flavors. From Cuba to Colombia, and from Aruba to Mexico, each plate tells a story rooted in heritage and reimagined through CAYA’s modern lens.
Among the standout new appetizers are the Tuna al Tamarindo, featuring thinly sliced tuna sashimi served with tamarind leche de tigre, creamy avocado, marinated onions, radishes, cilantro, and crispy tortillas dusted with tajín; and the Beef Stew Croquettes, a playful nod to Caribbean comfort food, served with truffle and black garlic mayonnaise. Guests can also savor the Beef and Pork Brochetas, made with locally smoked bacon, Madam Jeannette peppers, local honey, and tenderloin, grilled to perfection and served with chimichurri espuma.
The main courses bring equal excitement. Highlights include the Chilean Sea Bass, pan fried and served with a smooth carrot and ají amarillo sauce, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, grilled paksoi and broccoli, hearts of palm, toasted cashews, and a fragrant lime leaf vinaigrette. Another showstopper is the Duck and Rice, a Caribbean interpretation of a Peruvian classic, featuring pan fried duck breast with aromatic green rice infused with local herbs, kombucha, and ají amarillo, finished with a pan fried egg and sarsa criolla.
Dessert lovers are in for a treat as well. The Caribbean Black Forest reimagines the classic with a tropical twist, featuring a rich brownie served with red fruit, coconut mousse, chocolate, and banana rum ice cream. The Merengon Tropical delights with sage panna cotta, mango and pineapple compote, mango sorbet, and citrus meringue.
Guests can also enjoy CAYA’s new Sabor Experience, a limited time three course menu priced at $79, allowing diners to explore an appetizer, main course, and dessert of their choice.
To complete the experience, CAYA hosts live music every Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., setting the perfect backdrop for an evening of island charm and culinary artistry.
CAYA continues to invite locals and visitors alike to experience the heart of Aruba, where Latin Caribbean heritage comes alive in every dish, every note of music, and every heartfelt welcome.
