Mexican restaurant & bar · Downtown Oranjestad

A piece of Mexico in Aruba.

A Mexican cantina in the heart of Oranjestad. Birria tacos, margaritas with a jalapeño kick and a back bar full of tequila and mezcal. Grab a table at Renaissance Marketplace or order online.

Open daily · until 11:30 PM Happy hour 5–6 & 9–10 PM 4.6 on Tripadvisor · 909 reviews
Friends at dinner on Kalin's outdoor tables at night A family dinner at Kalin's The back bar at Kalin's lit up with bottles of tequila and mezcal Two guests toasting with beers at Kalin's Inside Kalin's

The place

A cantina in the
heart of Oranjestad

Kalin's sits in Renaissance Marketplace, a short walk along the boulevard from the cruise terminal. Inside there's a long bar lit up with bottles of tequila and mezcal; outside, tables that fill up with families, friends and big groups every night. The kitchen cooks the way they do in Mexico: meats braised low and slow, salsas made in-house, tortillas warm on the side.

Guests toasting at the bar inside Kalin's
The bar
Kalin's bartender behind the bar
Our crew
Spicy margarita with jalapeño and chili salt rim
Spicy margarita
Bucket of ice-cold Balashi beers on the bar
Ice-cold Balashi
Three margaritas lined up on the bar at Kalin's
Margaritas
A big family table at Kalin's
Big tables, big groups

Tequila & mezcal bar

Spicy margaritas, refreshing mojitos and a wall of premium agave spirits. Full Mexican flavor and expert bartenders who know how to make every pour unforgettable.

Slow-cooked meats

Birria, barbacoa in plantain leaves and cochinita in traditional spices.

Groups welcome

Birthdays, team dinners, the whole family. Reserve and we'll set the table.

Walk from the port

Downtown on L.G. Smith Blvd, steps from the cruise terminal.

See it for yourself

Fresh off the grill
Come enjoy
Shots at the bar
From our kitchen
Mezcal hour
The best review

Family
combos

Feeding the whole villa? Pick a meat and tell us how many are eating. Every combo comes with rice, beans, green sauce, avocado sauce, habanero sauce and warm tortillas.

1 · Pick your meat

2 · How many people?

8people
224

You need

1 kg of birria

    Combo total$80

    Tables for 1 to 10

    Save your
    table

    Birthdays, game nights, a dinner after the beach. Tell us when and how many, and we'll save your table.

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    Tables are held for 15 minutes.
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    Bartender garnishing a blue cocktail at Kalin's

    Every single day

    Happy
    hour

    Early round5–6PM
    Late round9–10PM

    Sunset drinks before dinner, one more round before bed. Pull up a seat at the bar in Renaissance Marketplace.

    Find us
    downtown

    • Renaissance MarketplaceL.G. Smith Blvd 9, Oranjestad, Aruba
      Walk the boulevard from the cruise terminal, look for the two flamingos and the Mexican food sign.
    • HoursOpen daily · kitchen until 11:30 PM
    • Call or WhatsApp+297 592 7006 · +297 594 7510
    • Also in Palm BeachFind our second location at Palm Beach Plaza.
    4.6

    Rated by 909 guests on Tripadvisor. Read the reviews

    Good
    to know

    How do I order online?

    Tap "Order online", add dishes from the menu, choose pickup or delivery, add your address if we\'re bringing it to you and choose how you\'ll pay. Check your total and tap "Place order".

    Do you deliver?

    Yes, delivery is $7 to Oranjestad, Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, Noord, Paradera and the rest of the north and west of the island. Santa Cruz, Savaneta, San Nicolas and the south are to-go only: order online and pick it up downtown.

    How can I pay?

    Pay cash or by card when your order arrives (our driver brings a card terminal), or pay online with your credit or debit card when you place your order. For pickup, pay at the counter.

    Can I reserve for a big group?

    Yes. Use the reservation form with your number of guests and the occasion, and we'll set up the table. Tables are for up to 10 guests; for bigger groups, please call us.

    How much food is a family combo?

    Half a kilo feeds about 3–4 people and comes with 15 tortillas. One kilo feeds about 6–8 people and comes with 25 tortillas. Rice, beans and three salsas are always included.

    Do you have vegetarian options?

    Yes. Veggie fajitas, veggie quesadilla, cheese quesadilla, cheese nachos and our guacamole with pico de gallo.

    Hungry?

    Tacos for two or birria for the whole crew. Order online for pickup or delivery, or come sit with us downtown.

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