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Taj Mahal

Havenstraat 36, Oranjestad, Aruba
5884494
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Ranked #26 of 72 restaurants in Oranjestad
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Most recent review
- Apr 18, 2013
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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Des Moines, Iowa
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81 reviews 81 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Indian food at a reasonable price. Vegetarian dishes were good. Wine selection and service also good.

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L'Assomption, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013 via mobile

We are a huge fan of Indian food and while in Aruba we had a craving. Anyone we asked told us this was the place to go. The place had quite a few tables open with take out and delivery going none stop but that didn't effect the service or the quality of food. We had quite a selection of... More

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Oslo, Norway
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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The food was delishious, but we were the only guests, so the waitress was bored and tried out all her ringtones while we were eating...annoying!! But food was excellent!

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Marianna, Florida, United States
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56 reviews 56 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013 via mobile

We discovered the Taj Majal during our first trip to Aruba while exploring Oranjestad. The food was very good. We eat Indian food frequently, including making it ourselves at home. They didn't skimp on the spice like some places. This trip we planned a dinner here and it didn't disappoint the second time. Definitely worth the trip to Oranjestad from... More

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Aruba
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

food was disgusting, service was bad. the lady was not paying attention. no wonder it is empty half of the time. plus the lady took a wrong order.....i wouldnt recommend it. we ordered chicken tikka, dont know what she gave us. it was chicken in gravy. also the naan were really bad. seemed like very old. it was just warmed... More

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

During the years 2001 through 2005, i spent approximately 80% of my paycheck on [various] vehicles and their constant repair, and the remaining 20% on Taj Mahal's paneer makhanwala. Following my stint on Aruba, I moved to India itself and never consumed finer paneer makhanwala than that of Aruba's Taj. Taj Mahal serves better Indian food than even the finest... More

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Rajesh M, Owner at Taj Mahal, responded to this review
March 23, 2013

Thank you Brijin, I will surely fed ex you the paneer makhanwala Rajesh More

Mequon, Wisconsin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

We ate there twice during our week on Aruba. Both times the food was excellent and there were no crowds.

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Wisconsin, USA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

This was a fantastic find during our trip to Aruba. The food was really, really good and we recommend this place to anyone. Prices were reasonable and everything was delicious! Well worth it!

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Montreal
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44 reviews 44 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

Taj Mahal is located smack in the heart of Oranjestad. It's just behind the big pink Royal Plaza Mall. The restaurant is small and intimate and serves some of the bets Indian food I have ever had anywhere. Jus ask for how spicy you want your food and they'll get it right on. Food lovers know all about Indian specialties... More

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Suva, Fiji
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118 reviews 118 reviews
63 restaurant reviews
306 helpful votes 306 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2013

When we moved to Aruba in 2010, our only exposure to Indian food had been an overpriced, overspiced buffet in Boise, Idaho, which was clearly not representative of Indian cuisine. With our introduction to good Indian food at Taj, we have become addicted to such timeless favorites as Butter Chicken and Naan (buttered naan, just like mother used to make,... More

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