In planning for my trip to Seattle I spent a bunch of time looking for restaurants and coffee shops to try. Eater, Yelp, Serious Eats, all of that. Paseo was the one place that I labeled as a "must try". Their Caribbean Roast was voted as the best sandwich in America and Kenji Lopez-Alt strongly endorsed it, so yeah. He said he worked with the person who rated it as the best in America and trusts her, and that he really liked the sandwich a lot. Well, it didn't disappoint. I probably wouldn't put it in that "best in America" tier, but I still thought it was very, very good. The roast pork on the Caribbean Roast was excellent. Soft, juicy, meaty. They definitely didn't skimp on the meat, and that actually really added to the enjoyment. There's something nice about biting into a nice big hunk of pork. Mmm. The pork was complemented by this sort of sweet, creamy sauce. The sauce was really good. It wasn't overwhelming, but it added some additional creaminess and moisture. Something about the flavor was just perfect. The bread was fine but nothing special. It largely served to sop up all of the juiciness and sauce. I think better bread would have improved the sandwich though. The add ons got relegated to the background IMO. There was a piece of lettuce, and some pickled jalapanos in there, but I barely noticed them. Well, in a few bites I did. And they were good. The lettuce added a nice crisp and a very small hint of freshness that was a nice balance to the meatiness. And the japalano added a nice kick of spice. I wish I got more of that from the sandwich. Oh, there were onions too. I almost forgot. Like the other add ons, they were good when I caught them, but I mostly didn't notice the onions and wish I had noticed them more. The biggest issue I had with the sandwich was how messy it was. It basically falls apart as you eat it. To each their own, but personally I would definitely prefer to avoid that. To be clear though, despite these critiques, the sandwich was incredibly satisfying and awesome. One of the best sandwiches I've had in my life, and if I lived in Seattle I'd definitely be a regular here. The salad was fine but not great. The lettuce was crunchy but not the freshest. Grocery store stuff, probably. The dressing was something sorta creamy. And they dressed the salad with the dressing well, but it was on the subtle side. I would have preferred more flavor from the dressing. The candied nuts were nice but were too small. They kinda disappeared. I would have wanted some bigger chunks. The citrus fruits were ok. Pineapple and orange I think. A bit too much pineapple for me. It turned out to be notably too sweet. Not to the point of being overwhelming, but I'd definitely dial it back. Less sweetness, more crunchiness from the nuts and freshness from the lettuce. read more

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This place hits the spot! I had this before as well as Un Bien, and you honestly can't go wrong with either. I got the signature Caribbean roast pork sandwich as well as the pork loin sandwich, and I'd recommend the former despite wanting to try something new with the pork loin. The meats are juicy and the garlic aioli and caramelized onions were excellent. I do wish the onions were caramelized further, but the whole sandwich was of great value (~$15 before tax) and very filling. We also got tostones which is fried plantains with garlic aioli which further enhanced our experience, but just the sandwich itself was more than enough for a meal. read more

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Love this place! Can't go wrong. Great food for a great price! Seattle staple. They have vegetarian options (tofu) etc if needed. Their famous Caribbean roast sandwich is rated one of the best sandwiches in America. The staff is friendly and upbeat! Love the colorful environment. Parking is street parking and can be tricky but well worth it. If you're going to eat your way through Seattle, you've got to try this place! read more

Paseo - Excited to be back - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time trying a Caribbean sandwich and it was amazing, though definitely be prepared for some grease! I would ask for extra lettuce and I'm not sure if raw onion was an topping option but that would make it 11/10 read more

Paseo - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best sandwich I've had in Seattle and a good portion size. Kinda messy tho so keep that in mind if you're on a date night lol.

Paseo is one of the most hyped and popular restaurants in Seattle outside of Pike Place Market, so I had to see what it was all about. When I arrived on a Saturday evening, it wasn't busy and I got my order within 5 minutes to-go. I got the infamous Caribbean Roast Sandwich ($13.95). It was all neatly wrapped and stuffed inside with lots of meat and some lettuce, onions, and jalapeños for crunch and contrast. While the presentation was nice, the sandwich was just okay overall. It's filling and good, but the meat lacked flavor. I'm not too sure what the hype is all about. It's good if you're in the area looking for a meal, but nothing I'd go out of the way for. read more

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Swung by Paseo for a quick lunch. We shared: -carribean roast $12.95: flavors were there, could use more meat -carribean fries $6: mayo was good, and they give A LOT of fries Food did take a long time to come out. Even when I grabbed our food, the sandwich was only lukewarm, when I was expecting it to be pretty hot. Fries were hot. They have some seating inside and outside. Street parking is hit or miss. Luckily we were able to find parking right outside. read more

generous portions of delicious, juicy food. Tasty margs and a kind staff. Nice music playing, 11/10

Bomb, amazing, delicious. Personally the pictures don't do the sandwiches justice. They're Juicy, flavorful, and worth the trip!

Soo my fiancé loved the number 1 sub - Caribbean sub. I did not taste anything carribean or jerk to it. It was super super greasy and everything kept falling out at each bite. It is a big hefty sub for $15 with thick pork cuts and grilled onion. Would I get it again, no. But my fiancé would get it again. read more

Paseo - ##1. Caribbean Roast - very greasy - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing food and great place for lunch! We stopped because we needed something for lunch and it turned out to be an amazing restaurant. Please try the fries those were definitely my highlight because of the crunch but extra spices!! Service was great and ambiance is chill and a great hangout spot! I can highly recommend this place! read more

Paseo - Caribbean Roast Sandwich - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered the Cuban roast online. Very convenient but a tee bit more pricey than its competitor. Order was fast. However, the pork was dry and lacking flavor that I was looking forward to. Not enough sauce as well. Felt a little bland. Unsure if it was this particular day or not. read more

Paseo - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is definitely a Seattle staple with its delicious sandwiches. Of course their Caribbean Roast is the best seller, being packed with dripping meat and carmelized onions. I regretted changing up my recent order to the Steak and Swiss sandwich, as the amount of meat come nowhere close to their best seller, making the sandwich appear smaller, hence not worth the value. I'm happy to see they offer yuca fries which definitely rounded out the meal at least. It's definitely best to visit off times, since I made the mistake of a peak lunch visit. The wait time was at least 35+ mins for a takeout order since it seemed the back kitchen was a mess forgetting items and doing other customer's (and mine also) orders incorrectly, adding to the wait. Hindsight, I probably should have done an online order in advance, but it was a spur of the moment visit just being in the area for once. read more

We had Paseo cater our wedding rehearsal dinner in September and they were amazing! I had reserved the catering for the wrong date, and when I called to explain, they turned around a fully catered meal for 50 people in an hour. I appreciate their hard work so much - and their food is delicious! 100% recommend. read more

A Flavorful Adventure in Caribbean Cuisine! I was eager to try this spot, especially their renowned Caribbean roast, and it did not disappoint! The sandwich arrived quickly, and we enjoyed our meal in their cozy covered picnic area outside. Upon first glance, the sandwich's texture was very saucy, almost slimy, which gave me pause. However, the incredible flavor was evident from the first bite. There was a balance of spicy jalapeños and sweet pork. It made for a deliciously messy experience. While I wished for a bit more texture, the taste made up for it. Though, while it was tasty, it fell a bit short of being good value for $16 given its size. The shop itself is small and simple, the staff were friendly. We visited on a late Saturday afternoon and walked right in--no lines! Overall, I left satisfied and am eager to return and explore more of their menu. read more

Paseo - #1. Caribbean Roast - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Honestly, hopes are up pretty high to see a place rate 5 stars and over 2000 reviews. Sadly this place fell short for me in flavor. The sandwhich was packed with meat, but the meat was bland and lacked any spices. The corn tasted much of mayonnaise and paprika and not much else. If I feel like I could have done a better job at home, I probably will not return. read more

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Man I can't believe I'm saying this but the food really let me down. Got the famous roast sandwich and a chicken and rice plate. The bread was soaked and so soggy which was expected...but still. Meat was bland and kind of dry. I was so surprised. The chicken for the rice plate was also very dry, seasoning was a bit better than the sandwich. We did get a side of fries, and those were actually super gooood! Perfevt crunch and fluffiness inside and great seasoning. I pretty much only ate the fries and the rest of my group ate the rest of the other dishes. The rest of my group seemed to like the food at least a bit more than me, so it might just be me. But I wouldn't go all the way out to Fremont again next time I'm in town just for the sandwich. read more

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Some of the best sandwiches I've had! We got the Caribbean roast and pork belly sandwiches. Both full of flavor and savory. Tho pretty oily, so be warned on that. If it's packed, online order is a good option. Pretty small place so not too much seating. Would definitely keep coming back! read more

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This place is more of a 4.5 star place but Yelp can't let you do that and I can't say I can confidently vouch for a 5-star so 4 star it is! You can place an order online (pro tip!) and the sandwiches come on time. They are generous with the meat but be warned, it is MESSY & OILY! Make sure you get a ton of napkins (and they have wet wipes around for a reason lol). Like most people, I got the #1 Caribbean Roast and it was great. They have rich flavor but it's one flavor - so i kind of wish they had more veg to balance out the meat texture (but this is me being picky). All in all, I would come again if I was feeling a sandwich bc this is a good one for sure! read more

Paseo - Plantain that I was expecting to be chunks and not flat like fritters but still tasty! - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My husband dropped by for a quick lunch and split the Cuban Caribbean Roast sandwich. We are not normally sandwich people but our foodie friend who recently visited Seattle raved about this place. So glad we gave it a try because the sandwich was phenomenal! Pork was juicy and not dry and sandwich had the perfect ratio of ingredients. It's a small space with a few seating options and cool decorations. We will definitely be back! read more

Friday afternoon in may, short line to order, not that many seats inside and outside. Prices are around $15.4 (with tax) per sandwich. Sandwiches are around maybe 8 inches long. Ordered 2 sandwiches and asked for meat to be placed in separate containers: smoking thighs and carribean roast. The latter tasted juicier and was the first to be finished. The chicken was dry. Sandwich had a good mix of ingredients, no ingredient outshined the other and I didn't feel anything lacked in quantity. Do not eat this while driving, it's a messy sandwich (mainly from the grilled onions and pickled jalapeño coming out) even without the meat soggying it up. Is it the tastiest sandwich I've ever had in America? No. Does the most popular sandwich: carribean roast taste good? Yes. Would I go again if I lived in the area? No. Don't crave this flavor profile. Worth the $15-25 one way Uber drive from space needle? No. read more

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Honestly, I thought I was calling Un Bien because they both offer a killer Caribbean Roast Sammie. No, they are not related as I suspected, and the menu is vastly different. This location offers a moist and messy, finger licking sammie. The meat was overflowing and topped with sautéed onions and jalepeno. It has a kick from the sauce and jalapeño, but the meat is slightly sweet. So good! The other spot offers a toasted bread that adds depth in texture, and it's more saucy. They both are delicious. I was excited they also offer Jamaica which wasn't watered down as my iced melted. So good! Also grabbed an order of churros and tried my best to eat them all. So crunchy and filled with cream, oh and a side of caramel. I underestimated this spot and look forward to returning to try the many other items offered. It was spendy at around $16 for the sandwich, adding the drink and churros, I splurged $27 of lunch. It was worth it. read more

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Their competitor Un Bien is much better. We ordered the scallop sandwich to compare 1 to 1 but the sandwich was mostly onion, no scallop! The onions are indeed tasty but... expected more than just a few scallops (see pics). TLDR. Un Bien's version is much more balanced in terms of ingredients, we thought this was too much bread and onion. read more

Paseo - Scallop sandwich (portion too small) - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Heard lots of good things about this place so I knew I had to grab a bite here before I left Seattle. Cute little sandwich shop in Fremont with a decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the Caribbean roast sandwich and it tasted so good! The meat was so flavorful and juicy I was not expecting that at all. The sauce also was a great addition to the sandwich as well as the jalapeños. I do wish there was a bit more vegetables in there and the bread was a bit soggy but it didn't take away from how amazing the meat was. Service was quick and friendly too. read more

Paseo - #1. Caribbean Roast @eatingwruby - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Paseo is a famous Caribbean sandwich shop with claims to fame that include "2nd Best Sandwich Shop in America" according to the The Food Network and ranked twice in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in America. They are known for their Caribbean Roast, which was voted Best Sandwich in America, and I made it a point to make a stop here during our visit to Seattle last year. The brightly painted pink storefront with it's silver tin roof cannot be missed as the alluring smells waft from the kitchen and through the neighborhood. Lucky for us, there was just one or two customers ahead of us during our mid/late afternoon visit. They say good things come in small packages and let me tell you, the Carribean Roast was tasty and incredibly filling. Marinated, slow roasted pork shoulder, cilantro, pickled jalapenos, caramelized onions, and crisp romaine; the flavors married together really well, but I do like my bread a bit softer. They use baguettes and I just always find them harder to chew. That said, it was really, really messy to eat! I think it would have been better if we sat and enjoyed the sandwiches right away at one of their outdoor tables, but got it to-go as we wanted to head back downtown. At least we would've had more napkins on standby, haha. We also got their famous roasted corn which was slathered in garlic aioli, parmesan, cilantro, and Paseo spices. Yum! All in all, I recommend a stop here, especially if you're a sandwich enthusiast. They also have plenty of other options if that's not your thing. read more

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HOLLLLLY MOLLLY this place rocks!! Staff is friendly, drinks are to go! And food is hot and fresh. Great portions read more

Paseo - SOOO GOOD jumbalaya level 1 is spicy - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious and flavorful sandwiches! Comparable to un bien. Love their aioli options and their fries come out piping hot and crispy. For dessert we got the Bread pudding and it was very dry and difficult to eat more than a couple of bites but the sandwiches and fries made up for it. The service was a little bit off. We arrived more than an hour before closing but the cashier started stacking chairs and closing up before we even got our food. All while other customers were still coming in to eat. It's a smaller hole in the wall so it was quite noticeable. Other than that, it is a decent spot to grab a sandwich to go! read more

- interior and exterior are very cute and colorful, and there's a little outdoor seating area - got there just in time to beat the lunch rush, by the time we left the line was still going to the door! - caribbean roast (5/5): the hype is unreal. i normally don't like pork but the meat was super tender, it literally melts in your mouth. the sandwich itself was super flavorful and juicy, they put hand wipes by the cashier for a reason!! the sandwich is thin, but long and stuffed - not enough to comfortably fill 2 people though - a must stop if you're ever in seattle, they've won all the awards and titles they've had for a reason! also very reasonably priced read more

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Paseo, a local favourite. Known for their Caribbean style sandwiches stuffed with succulent meat/seafood/tofu and smothered in caramelized onions and garlic aioli. This sandwich is messy so definitely get the napkins ready. Going the nontraditional route, my party had ordered: Steak and Swiss $14.75 Alaskan Cod $14.75 Tofu Delight $12.95 Caribbean Fries $6 On a cold day, a toasted sandwich is perfect! The baguette is fresh and toasted to perfection! Filling falling out at the seems and juices threatening to run out of the parchment paper. Thick cuts of caramelized onions gives the sandwich a sweetness enhancing the proteins. The fries were good and served with a generous portion of garlic ailoi on the side. Overall a fantastic messy meal! They also have bowls and salads pending how you're feeling. Plus of the little ones they also have a few items for a kids meal. Their location in Fremont is quite small limited seating and parking is also to what you can find on the street. While the one in Sodo has lots of seating and a few designated parking spots. If you are in the area and feeling spicy (or not), give Paseo's a try. You'll look at sandwiches differently. read more

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Five stars each and every time I come here. Sandwiches made fast. Staff is very friendly. I'm not in the area as much anymore but I finally got to swing by on Saturday. Can't wait to back! read more

Paseo - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here to try the famous Carribean Roast Pork sandwich. It's a pretty good sandwich, but a far cry from the best sandwich in the America. I personally would give that title to the #19 at Langer's in Los Angeles. For starters, the sandwich way too messy. The meat juices get absorbed quickly by the bread resulting in a failure structural integrity. Prepare to use a lot of napkins. Also, is it possible for a sandwich to have too much meat? You get a lot of it but the only a tiny piece of lettuce. Ratio seems off. Finally, and probably my biggest complaint, the sandwich was a too mushy (because of the aforementioned very generous amount of roast pork) and one note texturally. I could eat a half no problem but a whole just didn't seem that appetizing. read more

Very much overhyped. While I found the Caribbean roast sandwich to be very meaty, it was lacking heavily in flavor and spices. Came here to grab a sandwich to take to Gasworks Park for a picnic. I've been hearing about this spot for years and finally took the opportunity to try them out last year on my last trip to Seattle. Their shop is located in the Fremont district right off of Fremont Ave. Its street parking only but it shouldn't be too hard to find a spot if you're coming during non-peak hours. Their building is bright pink and hard to miss. Super bright and colorful with an inviting atmosphere although it's pretty small inside. The staff was very friendly and efficient. I don't normally go for pork sammies, but since the Caribbean roast sandwich is a crowd favorite, I decided to try it. One good thing that I can say is they definitely don't skimp on the meat. My sandwich was stacked for the Gaaawds, and the meat was nice and tender. The bread tasted fresh as well, but it was a bit too thick for my liking. It overwhelmed the sandwich a bit in my opinion. Where it was lacking was with the flavor. It was so bland. It felt like they forgot to season my batch of pork. Pork doesn't usually require much seasoning since it's usually flavorful on its' own, but this roasted pork meat really needed something extra. I also feel like the bread overpowered what little flavor that there already was. Maybe I chose wrong?! Maybe it was an off day. Maybe their other sandwiches are better. Who knows at this point, but I was pretty underwhelmed by my Caribbean roast sandwich. I am still willing to come back again at some point to try a different sandwich. Hopefully it'll be a better experience next time. read more

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Great sandwich! Very tasty. I will say, in these cold months, I had to go eat in my car because it was just too cold in the restaurant. I hate eating in my car though, so probably only a warm month place for me. read more

Cool little shop with some delicious jerk chicken! That's what they're known for so I recommend that. They typically offer a few cocktails too but it was in the evening and two of the three offerings were already sold out.. I do have to say though, their customer service is lacking. The employees are just trying to go as fast as they can and didn't want to explain anything. When asked for a recommendation they just said get the jerk chicken, and that was it. Also the shop is tiny, so don't expect to get any seats especially during lunch or dinner hours. read more

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Seriously, this place is deceptively good! What I mean by that is when you think about sandwiches and rice plates, you'd think you can tell whether they're good or not just by looking at the pictures or the ingredients. I haven't been to Paseo in years and over the weekend, I was just craving it for some reason. My craving was aptly timed! I ordered the seared scallop sandwich and the west Caribbean bowl. My order came with free churros and caramel sauce. First of all, the sauce in the sandwich is just a heavenly concoction. I can drizzle or slather that sauce on almost anything! Then the caramelized onions are a treat themselves. Then there's the West Caribbean bowl. I've tried a bunch of Caribbean places and dishes and while they're good, none of them made me feel as wonderful as this bowl. The sauce was so flavorful and had this subtle sweetness that just brought all the flavor profiles together. Lastly, we can't forget about the churros. I've also tried a bunch of places for churros and they're either good or mediocre. The churros from Paseo has a custard filling and a generous covering of sugar and cinnamon. Alone, it's delicious. With the caramel sauce, it's heavenly! I'm salivating as I'm writing this so I'd def be back! read more

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We went to try the famous Caribbean sandwich but it was not as good as we had expected. We tried Caribbean roast and chicken breast sandwich. Surprisingly the chicken breast sandwich was better. The meat in Caribbean roast was dry. The place is small has seating and the staff is great. The service was good and the order was ready in minutes. I personally liked un bein more than this place. read more

A small red-painted hole-in-the-wall restaurant famous for its Caribbean Roast Sandwich! This sandwich was #1 on the menu and and while it wasn't "the best sandwich in America", it was still pretty great. The meat was delicious, juicy and tender but slightly too spongy soft in texture. The Steak and Swiss Sandwich was just okay - I liked the kick from the peppers but the meat was average and I'd pass on ordering this next time. These are messy sandwiches and I realized soon why the bathroom doorknob was so oily! They also have a lovely outdoor seating area with 3 tables underneath a pergola. A Seattle staple in a peaceful Fremont neighborhood that I'm happy to have tried! read more

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Went with someone that recommended this place. We had nachos and sandwich. Both were very flavorful. My only dislike was that I'm not a fan of cooked onions. They were plentiful. Easy to pick off and avoid though. I will be back read more

Went on a Caribbean sandwich spree recently so I had the chance to weigh sandwiches against each other and compare. Paseo is a really good spot, but I felt like there could be some small improvements. Review is based on their famous, best #1 - the Caribbean Roast. I ate my sandwich in store, but they were very willing to separate the contents and bread so I could take home a deconstructed sandwich that wouldn't get soggy for my family. My brother mentioned that Paseo shut down and reopened, but the original owner opened a new shop so that was interesting to note. Starting with the pros, there's a hefty amount going for it. For $12.50, this sandwich offers a lot of food. Great portion, great price, great value. You get an excessive amount of meat to the point where it's literally impossible to eat the sandwich without meat falling off, I'm pretty sure some falls off as you lift the sandwich because they over stack it. If you had extra bread, you would make two solid sandwiches using the contents of one. Strong foundation in their toasted baguette which does not get quickly soggy and absorbs the juices from the meat as well as the vegetables. Additionally, they were accommodating by putting the bread on the side for my to-go orders that I wanted to bring home for my folks. I ate a sandwich in person as is. However, with that extensive list, there are some things that I felt were lacking. As great as the baguette was at holding flavor, the garlic aioli was negligible if even slathered on. There's a great amount of flavor already, but I know the garlic would have enhanced the overall sandwich. I also felt that the pork was a little rough - juicy and somewhat tender, but not as tender as it could be especially compared to other slow roasted pork. Lastly, the seating situation here is underwhelming as there are five tables and Paseo is extremely popular. read more

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Paseo is definitely a place that was on my bucket list when I was in Seattle. And I'm really glad I got a chance to eat some when I was there. They're pretty much well known for their Award Winning Carribean Roast Sandwich, which is like $14, and for sure I needed to try it out. I ordered it to go, and they were pretty much ready within like 5 minutes which was really fast. I loved the different toppings and textures that the sandwich has, and it honestly looked super satisfyingly tasty when you eat it fresh. I thought everything overall was pretty good and the pork was really tender. My only thing is that I wish the meat was seasoned a bit more and I would of felt like this would been a bigger hit for me. If I'm back, I'll definitely try the other sandwiches out from the menu. But nonetheless, it was a great sandwich overall and I would recommend you come to try this place out in the International District! read more

Paseo - Carribean Roast Sandwich - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington