I went there today at 7.18 pm with my family of 5 peopke and left the restaurant at 7.45 pm! Within these 27 minutes, not a single person came to... read more us to take order! They didn't bring glass or water nothing. After 27 minutes of waiting, we decided to leave the restaurant and no one even asked us that why we are leaving, never saw such a bad service ever. I wish I can give them less than one star, it was my daughter's birthday and they ruined it completely.
Aruba Web Tech June 14, 2022
Tripadvisor Reviews
If you are not Colombian looking then visit Don Jacinto to get discriminated. First time entered this restaurant, nothing is asked besides “how many people”, while I had a online... read more reservation. We all sat on super uncomfortable chairs, 2 uneven tables were pushed to accomodate us plus we wait half hour and still no sign of a waiter I saw 2 groups entering some time after us and within 5 min the waiters were attending them, bringing water. We left and nobody was interested in the reason leaving, so they dont even are willing to improve! I was with kids, and any other restaurant in Aruba you get attended and welcomed at least with water which is for free!
aruba100 June 12, 2022
We went by the establishment just prior to it opening and the owner invited us in for a free cappucino and went over the menu with us. Offers traditional Colombian... read more food in an attractive setting with wait staff wearing traditional clothing from Colombia. We were offered a free drink after our meal which was excellent! You will enjoy yourself at this establishmeny.
pleasedvisitor543 January 16, 2020
Don Jacinto’s was a few minutes walk from my AIRBNB villa and came highly recommended by the owner. The irony was that I’d almost travelled to Colombia instead of Aruba... read more but found a much cheaper flight to Aruba. I already love Colombian food, but let me tell you...the empanadas were the best I’ve ever had!!! And their spicy sauce was magnificent!! Everything was very reasonably priced...will definitely go back every time I’m in Aruba!
globetrottingt March 9, 2020
The food, service and atmosphere was truly amazing. Everything was seasoned perfectly!! Will go again!!
Karen L November 1, 2019
To describe this place is very affordable and good food. This colombian restaurant has a little bit of everything, music, great food, and the staff was attending. We liked it... read more so much we came here 3 times. By the way they don't open for breakfast. It open at 11AM. But we still enjoy the food we get the Bandera paisa. 3 glasses of wine my wife got tge same and dessert, about $60. Very cheap. We had gone to another place but food was horrible, EL CHALAN (perubian) disgusting. We end up returning the ceviche, and the main course, wasn't all that at all.
J25da32 July 15, 2021
My wife and I wanted authentic Colombian food. I had the Bandeja Paisa which includes rice, beans, chorizo, pork rinds, Colombian-style ground beef, a fried egg, avocado, plantain slices and... read more arepa. It was delicious. The wife had Grouper a la plancha which was also yummy. The waitstaff was good and the price can't be beaten. For the meals, drinks and a tip, I paid 77.50 Aruban Florins.
FlyingOften February 13, 2023
Food was decent, but the service was lacking. I don't know if our waiter was in a bad mood or something be he didn't even check if we were doing... read more ok. He just gave us our food/drinks and left. Didn't even introduce himself. On top of that we kept saying "happy birthday" to my father and he didn't even bother to say happy birthday to him.
arajosh July 15, 2019
No one we talked to cabbies, hotel personnel, other guests had been to this restaurant; made us a bit nervous. One comment was “that’s Colombian, isn’t it?” Yes... read more indeed it IS Colombian and well worth a visit. Not visited by many “tourists” by the looks we got when we arrived. Or maybe it was because we were a pair of octogenarians! Anyway, the reception was great, the tables and chairs a bit hard, but the warmth of the server, the quality of the drinks and food made up for the lack of sophisticated environment. It was truly authentic. My seafood ceviche was lovely and the red snapper (head on) was fantastic. The margaritas to start were fresh, tart and strong. The wine was a Pinot Gris and it was crisp, flowery and cold.
No, it was not on the water. No, it did not exude a great deal of wealthy encountrements, but the food, drinks and staff were incredible good. A great find.
Roberto070now March 22, 2023
The food was so amazing and the passion fruit cocktail was so good that you just want more.... we had Geraldine as our waitress and she made the night awesome... read more with her great energy and sales skills and great recommendations.