Tia Rosa Snack

Located in the coastal village of Savaneta (Pos Chiquito), Tia Rosa Snack is a legendary food truck that has been a cornerstone of Aruban street food culture for over 15 years. Winner of the prestigious “Battle of the Food Trucks,” this family-run enterprise is most famous for introducing the island to the Patacón—a massive, mouth-watering Venezuelan-style sandwich that replaces traditional bread with two flattened, crispy-fried plantains.
The truck operates on a unique split schedule: Tia Rosa herself handles the early morning shift, feeding the local workforce, while her daughter Alexandra takes over for the late-night crowd. Whether you choose the savory green plantain or the sweet yellow plantain base, a visit to this bright yellow truck is considered a culinary “rite of passage” in Aruba. It is a no-frills, high-flavor sanctuary where the portions are “absurdly large” and the recipes are steeped in authentic Caribbean tradition.