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Drunken Tacos & Tequila Bar

Name: Drunken Tacos & Tequila Bar
Address: J.E. Irausquin blvd 384 A, Palm - Eagle Beach 00000 Aruba, AW

casual

mexican

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About

Drunken Tacos & Tequila Bar is on the Palm Beach strip, near the high-rise hotels. It's a casual Mexican spot where you don't need a reservation and the menu skews accessible — tacos, tequila, and the kind of setup that works if you've got kids in tow or you're just hungry after a day on the beach. The mid-range price tier means it's not trying to be fine dining, and that's the appeal. You order, you eat, you move on. The tequila bar component suggests a full bar setup if you're in the mood, but the kitchen anchors the experience. It's straightforward Mexican in a tourist zone that doesn't always get that right. No reviews yet means it's either new or hasn't landed on enough radars to generate feedback. Worth a shot if you're staying nearby and want something easy without the wait or the formality.

At a glance

Area: Palm Beach
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: mexican
Dietary options: —

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