Where to Eat at El Yaque: Top Restaurants & Beach Bars

El Yaque may be a small beach village, but it punches well above its weight when it comes to food. Here are our top picks.

Beach Restaurants The beachfront restaurants offer the quintessential El Yaque dining experience. Enjoy fresh fish and cocktails with your feet in the sand while watching kitesurfers perform aerial tricks.

• **El Chiringuito**: Right on the beach, known for their grilled catch of the day and tropical cocktails. Sunset views are unbeatable.
• **La Barca**: Family-run spot serving the best seafood paella at El Yaque. Book a table for sunset.

Village Restaurants Walk a few blocks from the beach for more variety and slightly lower prices.

• **Arepas El Yaque**: The best arepas on the island, stuffed with everything from black beans and cheese to shark (cazon). Open from 7am, perfect for breakfast.
• **Restaurante Italiano da Marco**: Authentic Italian pasta and pizza made by a Milanese expat. Great wine selection.
• **Mi Cocina**: Home-style Venezuelan cuisine at very reasonable prices. Try the pabellon criollo.

Beach Bars - Sunset Bar: The place to be at dusk. Live music on weekends. - Kite Bar: Popular with the international kite community. Good cocktails and a lively atmosphere. - Coco Loco: Famous for their coconut-based cocktails served in actual coconuts.

Budget Eats - Street vendors along the main road sell empanadas, cachapas (corn pancakes), and fresh juices for $1-3. - The local minimarket sells basic groceries for self-catering.

Our Top Tip For the freshest seafood, head to the beach early in the morning and buy directly from the fishermen returning with their catch. Several restaurants will cook your purchase for a small fee.