Gate-side burgers and beers in Terminal 1
La Parilla Bar & Grill sits airside in Terminal 1 at Queen Beatrix International Airport, a few minutes’ walk from most international gates. It’s the airport’s standard grill option: think burgers, chicken, fries and draft beer rather than anything experimental. Seating is basic bar tables and two-tops, good for a 30–40 minute stop between check-in and boarding.
The menu leans on American-style bar food with a Caribbean tilt, with burgers and grilled chicken plates typically landing in the US$14–18 range and beers around US$6–8. Portions run large enough that sharing one main and an appetizer works for two lighter eaters. If you want something quick, a burger or club sandwich usually beats ordering a full platter.
La Parilla Bar & Grill keeps roughly flight-bank hours, opening by the first big departures block around 6:00–7:00 a.m. and staying open into the late afternoon to catch the last northbound flights. Hot grill items are available throughout the day, so you can still get a burger at 10:30 a.m. when the breakfast spots start to wind down. Bar service runs the same hours as the kitchen, so no late-night drinks once the last gates clear.
Expect airport-level pricing and pace: a burger, fries and one drink can push US$25 after tax and tip, and food often takes 15–25 minutes when multiple flights depart around 2:00–3:00 p.m. Service is generally friendly but focused on turning tables between boarding calls. If timing is tight, grab a drink only and skip anything more complicated than fries or nachos.
Tip: Check your gate first, then sit on the side of La Parilla Bar & Grill that faces your exact gate number so you can watch boarding start without relying on overhead announcements.