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El Gaucho

Wilhelminastraat 80, Oranjestad, Aruba
582-3677
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Ranked #11 of 73 restaurants in Oranjestad
Good for: Groups, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Good for: Groups, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Jersey
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

While you don't dine with a view at El Gaucho, it's well worth going. The food is fantastic, service is great. Well worth getting away from your hotel for a meal out.

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Shanghai
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I went here on May 19th. Free Shuttle from the Royal Sea Acquarium Resort was a nice touch. Everyone was very friendly. Prices were very reasonable (two of us ate for $100 after tip) and included drinks, salad bar, main courses and a dessert. We would definitely come back when we visit Curacao again. We may even... More

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Bonita Springs, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The best steaks on the island!!!! What else is there to say? Had to wait 20 minutes to get a table but the wait was well worth it.

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Baltimore, Maryland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Delicious, tender steak that keeps you coming back for more. My husband and I shared a 32oz T-bone steak medium rare with mushrooms, mashed potatoes and a salad. The service was very good.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Definitely a good place for carnivores. They have 3 sauces they supply and they are all excellent. Be aware that this is a high-end restaurant so be prepared for a bill that will strain your pocket a little but the food is excellent and the strolling guitarists do help make it a little less stressful. It can get a little... More

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Mesa, Arizona
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38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Best steaks on Aruba.....It's a must visit for us on every trip. Even the 16oz steaks are almost too much to finish and cooked to perfection with 3 sides. Caesar salad was better than most pre-made dressings, only the cup of anchovies added the zest that was needed. It's a lost art.....DOESN'T anyone make the dressing properly any more or... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We have always enjoyed eating at El Gaucho. We dine out every night during our stay and eat fish at every restaurant; we leave the meat night for El Gaucho. I purposely left the last night without reservations and we agreed to return to El Gaucho. The food is delicious and always up to the best standards. Save your meat... More

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Rye, New Hampshire, United States
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3 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I asked if the beef was from Argentina I was told the cut I ordered was that wasn't so no taste to it at all should have eaten a boot $38.00 later, not to mention they put us in a booth built for4 people we had 6 they had plenty of empty seats so they were not that busy as... More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

You MUST TRY this restaurant!! OMG, it is the best! The steaks melt in your mouth, not kidding. WE are steak lovers and go here every year we have been to aruba just to have their steaks.

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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We've been to Aruba a few times and each time we have visited El Gaucho...sometimes twice in a trip. We were highly disappointed with this year's visit. I do not usually like ribs...but after traveling to El Gaucho a few years ago, I couldn't wait to get back to have their ribs. Boy was I disappointed, this year they were... More

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