I'm not big on writing reviews, however this place absolutely deserves it. Got the combo plate with…read moreox tails and jerk chicken. It's absolutely perfection. Oxtails were tender and delicious, meanwhile the jerk chicken is smokey and juicy. The vegis were refreshing in between the fattiness of the ox tails. I would drive out of my way for this place. Also the owner and staff are very nice. It's a very welcoming spot and really feels like it should be a community staple. If you're remotely close by please give these guys a try hands down worth it. Also side note the beef patty is extremely hot when it comes out please be careful with your first couple bites!

I tried OH Jah for the first time a few weekends ago at the SLU farmer's market. I had the beef…read morepatties and they were delicious! I look forward to going back and trying some other things. Service was fast and friendly.

$25 all you can eat Caribbean goodness?!!!!! And it's constantly rotating.... The best thing I…read moreheard in my life and it was completely worth it. Juicy jerk chicken, soft rice and delicious cabbage..... everything was so flavorful and I couldn't put my fork down. The owner was very sweet and accommodating! I appreciate her service and her food! There was reggaeton playing which really sealed the vibes. 10/10 would come again!

All of the above needs help (food, service, ambiance)…read moreRefused to seat me for my birthday, was rude, made me feel unwelcome. I promoted her in the neighborhood, and she was mean to me for no reason. I thought her food was great the first time and then she treated me like dirt when I brought a group.

My office building uses Lish catering to provide pop-ups in the lobby every weekday of different…read moreeateries from around the Seattle area. Our office gets a list of the weekly offerings on Monday, so when I heard that later in the week there would be Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen, bringing Filipino food, I most definitely made lunch plans. I was coming in from a meeting in Fremont, so didn't go to the pop-up/Salu-Salo Filipino Kitchen as soon as it started service (around 11am). With that said, I nearly missed out on the chicken adobo! I took the last of the chicken adobo an hour and a half after the lunch service started, so was counting my blessings! I ordered the lunch plate, which came with chicken adobo, pancit, rice and pickled veggies. My lunch plate was solid. Chicken adobo was tender and really, really liked how vinegar-y the flavor was, which, any Filipino would tell you that all food tastes better with vinegar! Pancit wasn't bad, but not the best. Some of the noodles were on the dry side, but I did like the cabbage and green onion throughout. Pickled veggies were a nice addition, adding more sour flavor to the overall entree. For someone who hardly ever has Filipino food and desperately misses mom's cooking, I was just happy to have Salu-Salo bring some adobo to the area. I would definitely recommend checking out Salu-Salo if you ever see their stand around. They don't update their social media channels, unfortunately, so is a little difficult to find where their stand will be. And when I asked if they participate in any markets, they do not. But the owners did mention that they visit downtown Seattle often at other office buildings around. Therefore, I have a feeling I'll be seeing them soon and getting my Filipino cuisine on. (Plus, bonus points for the owner being from the Bicol region of the Philippines, which is where my mom's side is from. Love that!)

Salu-Salo put Fillipino food on the map for me, and thank god for that…read more I do not know why it has taken so long for this cuisine to become popular in the U.S. because frankly, its freaking delicious! Salu-Salo offers a wide variety of dishes with unique flavor profiles. With some of the dishes, I can't compare them to anything I have ever tried before. For example, my favorite dish on the menu is the Laing Express, which is made with coconut milk, taro leaves, topped with a delicious crispy piece of pork belly. With a topping of pork belly, how could anything go wrong? This dish has an amazing earthy flavor, with a bit of a kick to it. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. How often to you get to eat purple desserts? Ube cake gets its color from purple yams! Salu-Salo's ube coconut topped ube cheesecake balls are not just adorable, they are addicting. Not overwhelmingly sweet, and perfect for sharing, these are a treat. For those with dietary restrictions, Salu-Salo is a great option because there are plenty choices. As someone who is gluten free, all of the main dishes are fair game. This is often very rare when dining out for me!! Here's to Salu-Salo for exposing Seattleites to what Filipino food is all about. Rosario's cuisine feels like a healthy take on comfort food. Each dish bursting with flavor, yet still accessible to all ages. The idea behind comfort food is all about the thought that goes into the prep. After tasting Salu-Salo's food, I promise you can tell a lot of care goes into the preparation of each dish. I am looking forward to this becoming a Seattle institution, and hope it inspires more Filipino cuisine to start popping up in the PNW.

The food was just fantastic. The roasted chicken is something you must try as well as .. everything…read more really. The outdoor patio was very nice on a warm summer evening perfect for a pisco sour. The Neighborhood is lucky to have them...I wonder if we can get them to move to Lake City?

The food is good, we've been here a couple times and the food comes out pretty quickly…read more However, every time we've gone it feels like we aren't supposed to be there. We stand there awkwardly or when we ask questions we go short answers. If you're lost at all, no one comes to help you. We went inside with no customers and they didn't acknowledge we were there. It was really awkward. The time, we figured they were understaffed; the second time we figured it was a coincidence. We went a 3rd time and just left after 10 min of trying to talk to someone

Last night was my third time at El Patio - it did not disappoint! It's a smaller, family run…read morebusiness. I ordered and shared the pan fried garlic shrimp plate and plantano frito. All was delicious. Very fresh and clean. My other friend got a taco plate. We all had left overs. And, reasonable prices. I will be back!!

I wanted to try this place for a small lunch while out working and my test for this kind of cuisine…read moreis a Papusa. Like Mexican restaurants if you can make a good taco, a lot of the other food is worthwhile. I got it to go and when I got to eat I basically had to deconstruct it so I pick out the bad parts. I ordered a chicharon con queso papusa. I really know chicharrones well and regularly buy them from small carnicerias and Philippine delis and though the style is somewhat different from place to place I know what is good and not. This was a bunch of fat gristle mostly with a weird cheese consistency. My first clue in this horribly dangerous neighborhood was the outside but I didn't trust my gut. Instead I punished it! I'm not sure if El Patio is named after the big outdoor area in front that is right on the worst part of Aurora with hookers and homeless but it's a horribly run down building. That doesn't always deter me if the food is good. I also felt like they don't like white people or perhaps the attitude from the lady was just because I got a small order to go?? I've noticed now that their reviews going back to say 8 years ago show generally good reviews and pictures of outside that show brightly painted patio type seating and umbrellas and a clean exterior. Fast forward to now and the place is a dump that shows that they don't care. I truly felt that in their service and food and many more recent reviews say the same. I call this "alternatives to traditional Mexican food" and there are so many other great choices for that in our area!

Omg! I came in for the first time with a taste for jamaican spices. Coming from UW, crossing the…read moreMontlake bridge at rush hour was absolutely worth it! I ordered the Jerk Wings which were TENDER and Fallin off the bone!! YOU ABSOLUTELY WILL NEED A FORK! The spices were delicious and the food taste like the cook actually cared about the preparation. Clean, cooked well and evenly seasoned. I also got a Sorrel and Rum.... annnnd although $23 was STEEP for a drink... I only needed one. I also ordered the fried whole Tilapia with brown stew on the side ... Goshhh I love fried fish but it's sooo hard to get a seasoned fried fish! This place did not disappoint!! Sooo flaky and crusty and soft and yummy ! I wish I could just drink their sauce bar!

Taste of the Caribbean is a black- and woman- owned Jamaican restaurant in the Central District…read more (The Central District rocks as a source for minority owned ethnic foods.) Walking in, the layout suggests they are also a party/mini-concert/event space. Service is casual; we were told to sit anywhere. I should have boogied my way to the table. We happily browsed through the menu looking at the many choices, some very unfamiliar. Everything looks so good, and prices are reasonable. We need to return and be more adventurous next time. Our server was helpful, guiding portion size and optional sides. The Food: Jerk Chicken plate, add steamed veggie, $20 + $2 - 5 Stars True to the jerk seasoning, theirs is spicy, as it should be. I find it annoying when jerk seasoning isn't spicy enough. The seasoning tastes even spicier when I drink water, and the heat spreads. So good! I was also happy they use boned chicken, which is more flavorful. I asked about veggies, that is $2 extra. Oxtails plate, add rice & peas, $24 + $1 - 5 Stars With beefy stock, these oxtail pieces are well-seasoned and paired well with root vegetables. A small salad and the rice & peas are a good match to the oxtail. I enjoy seeing oxtails used in different recipes. Jamaican patty, $5 - 5 Stars These beef meat pies are freshly baked and arrived at our table smoking hot. We were happy that we ordered two, so we wouldn't have to share. Haha. Very delicious. Plantains, $8 - 5 Stars From the appetizers portion of the menu, these are perfectly fried, caramelized, with minimal blackened carcinogens. This plate was a particularly good batch.

from fall to spring, chai from geni's is a must-have every week at my local farmer's market. truly,…read morethere's not a chai that comes close to it in the city-- incredibly well-spiced, as are all their menu items, and always a little gingery. I love their lentil sambusas, and it's always a treat to grab one of their rotating meat entrees for lunch. both of the owners and all of their staff are incredibly kind and friendly, and it's been a joy to be a regular for the last few years. I cannot recommend them enough.

Geni's is consistently delicious, and the best part is they're a local market staple. Friendly and…read morequick service is an understatement! I've only ever interacted with kind and gracious hosts that are deservedly proud of their excellent craft.

Had been wanting to try this spot since we live in the neighborhood, and it came highly recommended…read moreby a friend--so glad we finally went! Everything we ordered was delicious, and the staff couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming. Such a great experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend!

Naan- moist and tasty. Portion was generous too Service…read more-quick, granted it wasn't too parked Butter chicken - I can't write enough praises . The leftovers were enough for another one. I went on a rainy Monday evening as I waited for traffic to die down. Curry is a great remedy for the cold. Music could be turned down a little.