Top Miami Eatery Expands to Aruba

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 31st, 2022

Xixon, one of the most renowned Spanish restaurants in Miami, has expanded to the Caribbean.

The restaurant has officially opened its doors at Paseo Herencia in Aruba, adding a vibrant new tapas eatery to the Dutch Caribbean island.

Xixon’s menu has 35 different hot and cold tapas, along with more than 1,500 bottles of wine.

That’s along with dishes like the Pata de Pulpo, squid leg with Galician potato foam, and steak grilled on volcanic rocks.

The restaurant, which offers both indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the Paseo water show, is open every day from 5 PM to 10 PM.

For more, visit Xixon.

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