Tropical drinks, delicious bites, and a hidden bar next door...count me in. I love Rumba. I love the tropical drinks and delicious bar food they offer. My favorite drink to order is the piña colada (with ice NOT blended). Their piña colada is sweet, refreshing, and truly delicious! I also love to order their plantain chips with guacamole and their empanadas. Being Cuban-American, I truly love this bar. It's like a little slice of home away from home. Not to mention, that they even have a set of dominos on the window sill to play with. Great place to hang with friends. There is usually a wait time so make sure to bring your patience. read more

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We only had ceviche and Drinks here but I will say this place is the cutest place for a date! The aesthetic and decor is immaculate and really fun. Huge perks with the fact that we got there when the place opened and we were sat immediately even though the line went out the door for a few parties. Service was attentive and drinks were creative. Would be back. read more

Rumba - Mai tai - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

SO MUCH FUN!!! We started at Rumba then moved over for the tiki drinks so we had a combo of the two menus. All the drinks were delicious and not weak! Try the deep fried deviled eggs, you won't regret it. Suggest taking an Uber! read more

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We had reservations for the Inside Passage, but had to wait about 30 minutes or so to be seated. While we waited, we hung out at Rumba. The drinks are all rum based. Our cocktails were strong but good! The bartender was friendly and attentive. Overall, a great bar experience! read more

Rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great small plate options. The drinks are amazing, they have their own take on most of the cocktails, basing it off of rum. The spirit selection is amazing in the bar area is excellent for grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a few cocktails. read more

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The service at Rumba was excellent as were the cocktails. Our server, Sam, was extremely knowledgeable about rum and gave us recommendations based on our group's preferred tastes, they were right on point. We ate at the tiki bar, Inside Passage, that is located inside of Rumba and all of the food (shrimp corn dogs, coconut shrimp, sliders, fries) was delicious- French fries were hot and crunchy and the shrimp corn dog is one of the most interesting bar foods I have ever tasted- it totally works. Our group ordered one of every featured tiki drink, so I will leave a more in depth review on their Yelp page. read more

Rumba - Cocktails - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Within walking distance from Paramount, this restaurant is the perfect pre or post show spot. We made a reservation a few days in advance and we were glad that we did. The restaurant was packed and busy! The decor was cute and felt cozy. My friend and I decided to order a few items to share. The Jamaican beef empanadas arrived first. The crust was beautifully buttery and flaky and it was filled with the tastiest ground beef mixture. Every bite was flavorful and the empanada was the perfect size. The sliders and plantain chips came next. The plantain chips were salted and crispy and so thinly sliced. The sliders came on Hawaiian rolls and the beef was tender and slightly sweet. Great restaurant, great service and great food. A must try indeed! read more

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This restaurant is so cool! We loved the decorations. Their library of liquor was extensive and we enjoyed the eclectic vibes of their decor. After we were seated, we scanned the QR codes for their menus. Their cocktail menu looked wonderful! While I am not a rum person, I was assured by my table that their daiquiris were of outstanding quality. I enjoyed an amazing margarita. They did it well and I liked the salty aftertaste. I ordered the "Ital is Vital!" Vegan burger complete with fries. While I wish their fries were bigger and had more texture, they salted them well. The burger had a plantain and potato base-this was the most uniquely flavored burger I have ever had! The tang of the barbecue sauce with the plantain and avocado...perfect. We enjoyed their house hot sauces-the pineapple habanero was more sweet than hot. Their chile de arbol sauce had all the heat and wonderful flavor. In terms of the food and drink, I enjoyed everything and it was nice to try something new. I think the cocktails could have been bigger for the prices we paid, but the quality was there. Important to note about making reservations: They have a policy when you make a reservation that if you are 15 minutes late, you not only forfeit your table (fair) but you also owe $20 per head that did not show/show on time. With that in mind, we were late due to traffic but were able to call them and they graciously held onto our table, but we were so nervous that the 4 of us lost $80! This did add some unneeded anxiety going into this experience. I think this policy is worth mentioning because it could affect someone's night in an expensive way. I wish they provided an explanation for this policy along with listing this policy more openly. While it is important to be on time for appointments and reservations, sometimes things outside of one's control can impact that. They were great to accommodate us and we are grateful, but it is important to have that heads up. Do I recommend coming here? Yes! It was a cool experience and the food and drinks were of high quality. BUT: Do NOT come here unless being on time for a reservation is something you can 1000% guarantee, otherwise you are paying for a service you never received. They do accept walk ins! read more

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One of the good speakeasy's around here where the cocktails didn't just look pretty but actually tasted good too. Loved the banana chips and salsa here. It was really fresh. Everything we got was so yummy. Our friends even liked the vegetarian food they had. Service was wonderful. One of their waitresses was so kind and just went above and beyond to make our experience special. I wish I remembered her name but she was great! The Cuban sandwich was so delicious! I'm leaving ambiance to the end cuz it was sooo pretty! Very tropical! The inside passage was soo good. Like a mini sea world! Loved it! read more

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Drove to lower Capitol Hill to find no parking at all. There's a lot across the street that cost $25. The drinks here are really good the food is excellent. The table had a cross section of various menu items said everyone was happy. Speed of the service was really excellent and the bar was about 3/4 full of the time. Apparently there's a speak easy here that has a 2 hour wait. I don't know because I didn't wait read more

Rumba - Empenados - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stopped by Rumba based on a recommendation from a bartender from another local bar and I'm so grateful for the suggestion! The venue is gorgeous -- a clean, classy bar with an impressive shelf. The bartenders are great and super hospitable. There's even a 2nd bar called Inside Passage, but I'll post about that later. Here's what I ordered: Red Wedding cocktail - ...Mezcal? Passionfruit? Game of Thrones references? Say no more! This was my favorite cocktail from Rumba's menu. I did order two other cocktails, but I really don't remember them. One of them might have been a Mai Tai. Don't get me wrong though, they were all well crafted. Cuban Sandwich - I have had a number of Cuban Sandwiches this year. Rumba makes a good one, though I would say this one was not the best one I've had in terms of authenticity. Huge portion, but I forced myself to finish it because I knew I would be having more Tiki drinks that night. Still really tasty, though I believe this bar specializes more in their drinks than their food. Loved my experience here! Great drinks, good food, and met some really cool people along the way. Happy I stopped by! read more

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The GOOD! The three for $15 BAKED EMPANADAS! ~ We chose two beef and one chicken. Both came out nicely warm, nice and flaky with every bite. The beef filling combo'd well with the poblano peppers, corn, and cheese. While the chicken was slightly sweeter with the blonde raisins inside. We passed on the Kale and Mushroom, but I'm sure its probably just as delicious. ~ Next, the BAD! More like badazz TACOS! We tried all three types for $13. The Camarones were decent with its unique red chili garlic butter flavor. The Cochinita Pibil, or marinated pulled pork, was our second favorite. While the Portobello Mushroom for some reason was phenomenal! Surprisingly our favorite of the three. I don't know what it was, but I know I'd be satisfied with getting three of these next time! ~ And for the UGLY! Cocktails full of RUM! (Disclaimer: I might have one of the names wrong) A refreshing Lychee Thieves $14 to start. With its unaged rhum agricole, lychee, lime, and ginger beer. And a girly Red Wedding $16. Its Jamaican rum and mild spiciness was just an amazing concoction! Loved it! I think the Turnbuckle $14 was one of our drinks with Smith & Cross Jamaican rum and passion fruit. It was OK. While I ended it all with A Rhum with a Vieux $15 which also had an interesting combo with the Jamaican rum, cognac, bitters, and lots of absinthe! Just kidding, it didn't have that much absinthe. But it was strong and something I needed. In the end, the ugly is the price, but oh well it was worth it for those great tasting types of rum. Oh yeah, to start, we stopped by this little watering hole after settling into our hotel and walking the dog around town to do her thing. I took a peek inside, and this place looked real chill and divey. Only, it seemed super packed for an early Thursday evening as all the seats and tables were filled. Our happy hostess took our name down as we lingered around the patio area waiting for someone to leave. While waiting, my mutt was given a small bowl of water which to me was a really nice gesture. About fifteen minutes later, a pair of patio seats opened up. And Angelica our wonderful waitress, took care of us as we had a lovely patio view of the sidewalk lol. She was really down-to-earth and simply the best! This place has got some excellent bites, but obviously you come here for the rum. It was a great discovery, so I'm sure I'll visit next time I'm in Seattle. SALUD!!! read more

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Came here around dinner time on a weekday & it was a little busy. We ordered drinks and an arroz con leche (rice pudding, which we heard is good here). The bartender misheard our order & we ended up with an order of ceviche as well, which came with plantain chips. The ceviche itself was mediocre & lacked flavoring. The plantain chips were really good: they're not drenched in oil & leave grease marks on your fingers like they normally are/do. Instead, they seemed air-fried. The rice pudding came with rum-soaked raisins, crushed pistachio, & Ginger Snap crumbles. It was a little too sweet but delicious otherwise. Drinks were pretty standard. read more

Rumba - ceviche - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We had such a great time the rum menus is lengthy. Staff was very friendly and accommodating! read more

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This was my first time coming to Rumba and I liked the tropical decor and tiki bar aesthetic. My friends and I were most excited to try out the drinks. I got the Red Planet which is a mocktail and it was delicious! I would get it again :) I also loved the presentation. In terms of food, I got the "Ital is Vital!" Vegan Burger which was tasty! The burger was made from plantains and sweet potato which I found interesting but not bad at all since it was tasty! They were also understanding when I asked if certain ingredients could be taken off due to dietary restrictions. I really appreciated that. Another cool thing to know is that the Inside Passage bar is located inside and once you pay for your drinks at Rumba, you're able to take your drink with you to the Inside Passage. This place is definitely a good place for drinking and eating with friends. read more

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My wife and I stopped into Rumba for a drink and light bite after our show at the Paramount. Rumba is a short 5-minute walk from the Paramount. Happy Hour is offered daily from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Indoors is dazzling with bright colors and tropical photographs. Decor is equatorial with bamboo chairs and plants. Rumba offers the perfect ambience for a first date. For those who enjoy mixed drinks, Rumba has a generous selection of visually appealing cocktails. On our visit, I ordered a Red Stripe for $3 (hh) and my wife ordered a Mai Tai for $13. We each ordered an Empanada (chicken and beef) for $4 (hh). Both flavors were tasty but we decided that we liked the chicken best. We each also ordered a Carnitas Taco for $3 each: chipotle spiced pulled pork, jicama, mango, onion and cucumber. The pork was flavorful and generous. The toppings refreshing. Staff members we friendly and efficient. Overall, we both look forward to returning to Rumba in the future. read more

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I would not rate this place any higher than "okay", and it receives that from the cool interior design. Didn't care for the staff, my significant other and I arrived a full hour before closing, first thing the hostess says to us "Just so you know, last call is in...-glances at watch, realizing its earlier than expected, sour face- 35-40 minutes". Sat at the bar, place was empty with the exception of a couple small tables. We sat literally in front of the bar tender, mostly to enjoy the bottle backdrop. We tried to make small talk a couple of times (when he was not obviously making drinks of "busy"), he was clearly completely uninterested, I'm not sure when this aloof bartender vibe became the jam, but it ain't it. It sounds dumb, but it was my birthday and the vibe just really put a damper on things. To be clear we were NOT being loud, obnoxious or drunk. Anyway, drinks were "good" and overpriced, the ambiance is kinda weird - tiki bar with ear splitting Kendrick Lamar, a "Claw, you're welcome" vibe from the staff... with as many Tiki bars as there are in town, I'll not be returning. read more

Super cool nautical/island themed bar! The decor and homey atmosphere really added to the experience and it's a pretty widespread area. Don't exactly remember which drinks we got but the one in the can was the best one. read more

Rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Absolutely incredible. I had two tacos and a baked empanada. I love how you can mix and match and the prices for those are super reasonable ($6/each). The baked empanada was good and very filling, but the tacos were incredible--superb ingredients and sauces. The drinks were also perfectly balanced--not too sweet or bitter. Great vibe and the service folks were really friendly and accommodating. Reasonable noise level even though it was full. If I could give it six stars I would. read more

Rumba - Tacos - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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For drinks, they are top notch. For food, they're so-so. Cocktails: the best rum selection in town! I love how many options they have and definitely recommend trying to snag a seat at the bar. It's pretty dang impressive! I love the Lychee Thieves- on the sweeter end of what I drink but my go-to is bourbon neat :) Their cocktails make you miss the tropics! Food: not my cup of tea but many others love it so I still recommend coming to try it for yourself! Their burger was good; it did say Caribbean spiced and had lots of flavor but wasn't my personal "omg this burger is to die for". Fries were realllllly good though, I love the little matchstick ones! Service: was alright. The hostess and servers were friendly but are not going to go give you hell if you want them to go the extra mile. My group of friends had quite the journey trying to get into Inside Passage, I understand a no but she didn't have to be quite so short about it. We then got on the list and were told to wait in one spot, then told to move bc we were in the way, then told to move again. Still giving 4 stars bc I've been here before and didn't have this issue, and it's a local spot that has been here for years doing good things. This one experience left a bad taste in my mouth but I'm sure I'll be back and everything will be right as rain. Overall I would recommend coming here for pre-dinner drinks and apps (guac!) since the food selection isn't huge. Decor is fun but tables are a bit cramped. I would be happy hanging here to just drink and eat fries! read more

Came here on a Sunday, right at 4pm opening time with my girlfriend. We were the first ones inside and the bartender was super friendly to us. The atmosphere was relaxing, with some light background music playing. We ordered 2 drinks off of the happy hour menu: the Pineapple Punch and the Philadelphia Fish House Punch. I thought the pineapple one tasted more fruity and the Philadelphia one had a stronger rum taste. We also got tacos from the happy hour section as well: the carnitas and fish tacos. Both tacos were delicious, but I think the fish was really good -- so good that I had to order a 2nd fish taco! Great place overall, would come back again. read more

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Loved it so much we came back again for the speakeasy twice in our week long trip. Drinks were so good and extra strong off both menus. Vibe was fun and on point to the carribean theme. It was a bit loud though, so if that bothers you bring some earplugs. Def get the rum drinks, I'm allergic and it was well worth the allergies. read more

The edge bar seats close to the bathroom area is the best seat ever where youll be able to soak in the beautiful ambiance, get a close look of all the rum selections, watch the bartenders do their magic and get a nice private corner to have a conversation with your party! We got drinks at Rumba while waiting for a spot to open up at Inside Passage, and at the end we enjoyed our seats and the ambiance so much we didnt want to leave. Strongly recommend Rumba for a date night or friends gathering. Its such a versatile place with amazing craftsmanship in cocktails. read more

Rumba - Pina colata (frozen) - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good service and drinks. A little loud if you are there for conversation. Next time we are going to come earlier and get food

Two words: tropical and vibey. This spot is so swanky, festive, and classy. They have a huge menu full of Caribbean cocktails and special snacks. I got a super fun cocktail (don't remember the name), but it was super strong. We also got the guacamole app, which was made "tropical-style with fresh mango and plantain chips." Unique and fun! read more

Rum! Huge collection of rums. Excellent traditional drinks and creative new experiments that work. Great beach vibe with the decor, from the tiki ware to the plantation shutters to the walls covered in tropical post cards. Super talented and knowledgeable bar staff who always welcome us with great drinks and fun times. Go for happy hour when their well stuffed tacos are only $3. read more

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Now this is the bar I should've come to last night! Oh man, I had One Eyed Willy (cuz Goonies never say die), by buddy had a Four Brothers (served in a rice cooker)...luckily we were able to still stand afterwards. Why? Because I had the bomb-diggitiest Cuban Sandwich this side of the Rockies from next door (Rumba's). If you're in Seattle, and appreciate a good tiki lounge cocktail and cubano cuisine...you have got to stop here! read more

Came here for a dinner with a group of friends. The place was absolutely packed, with seating very close together. The lighting is dim, there are a bunch of people around you and the music is loud, which makes it hard to have a conversation with your group. We got a variety of drinks and food, but our favorites were: * Shrimp tacos * Fried chicken sliders Everything was delicious, but we did find this place to be on the expensive side. I don't necessarily believe the ambience justifies that, however. Overall, the food and drinks were definitely tasty and worth a try! Just come prepared to spend some money. read more

Rumba factually has the largest selection of rum in all of Seattle. Their main menu doesn't change much but is consistently above par; they have knowledgeable bartenders and a very knowledgeable bar manager that knows almost anything you might want to ask about rums, their origins, flavor profiles, ages, etc. If they don't have a drink on the menu that you like, you can likely ask for something else and they will make you something that fits the flavor profile you are looking for. We always have a great experience here. I see some other reviews here unhappy about the prices, food options, and the drinks, but keep in mind that it is primarily a Rum bar and on that note- it is a BAR not necessarily a restaurant to have a huge meal at. The food is also meant to compliment the profile of the rum drinks so yes the selection is a bit limited but it pairs well with everything that they offer on the menu. Their mocktail selection is also a level above as they make all of the ingredients that they use in their drinks. 5/5 every time! read more

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Overpriced and bland. Their drinks are some of the most expensive drinks I've had. While pretty, they are 98% ice. I would have 2 sips before the waiter would come to collect the "empties." Guac was good. It's the only item I'd order again. Ceviche was mostly a lemon drenched cucumber salad. Chicken sliders were served cold. The cuban sandwich was plain awful. A couple rounds of drinks, and not enough food to call it dinner for 3 people came to $300 with tip options 20, 25 and 30%. read more

Solid! We came here for my girlfriend's bday on a routine trip to Seattle. And were immediately pleased by the ambience upon entering. The walls are decked out with vintage postcards depicting the caribbean/central america with old bottle of whiskey peppering the walls behind the bartender. The lighting was perfect and wooden barrels of makeshift alcohol rested on the divider separating small pockets of table. The vibe was alive and well! Our food was also delicious. We ordered the rice and beans topped with a sunny-side egg that immediately spilled & soaked our rice upon cutting it. It contained pico de gallo and small onions. Also ordered the chicken and beef empanadas that had greased, finely cut and cooked meat on the inside. The crust was particularly tasteful. This place is perfect for either a pre- or post-dinner chance to really step away and enjoy a unique Caribbean infusion here in the heart of Seattle. Highly recommended! read more

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Rumba was probably my favorite stop on our guys' night out while vacationing. In hind sight, I wish I had stayed longer and indulged a little more. I had a classic daiquiri (#1). It was exceptionally balanced and tasty. My buddy's 'Pillowfight' was the highlight of our orders. It was served with a feather and apparent great taste. Looking back, he did mention that he wished he had another while we were still there. read more

A beautiful cocktail bar with a wide variety of cocktails and a tasty menu. Try the guacamole with plantain chips. The service was wonderful. We were visiting from out of town and really wanted to visit Inside Passage, the tiki bar connected to Rumba, but didn't have reservations. As soon as we arrived at Rumba, the hostess put us on a waiting list for Inside Passage, and we were able to get in after an enjoyable half hour spent enjoying Rumba's cocktails. The lounge is elegant and fun, with decor that hints at adventurous travels to tropical locales. We'll definitely be back. read more

Walked in for a few drinks with my friends. However, hostess was rude. She stated that there were no tables to seat us (45 minute wait) but there was an empty table towards the back. We tried to ask if we can sit in the bar area rather than get a table and she rudely said we were in the way and needed to leave because her "customers needed to walk out the door". I responded by saying that we were only asking questions and not trying to be rude. She responded by saying that she "was not being rude". Point of the story.. hostess with the big glasses was so rude. I felt like we were stereotyped because we did not fit their hipster vibe. I also noted that the white girls in back of us were able to be seated. Interesting. read more

Awesome staff and great cocktails cannot make up for the marginal and overpriced food. Rumba had a very limited vegan and vegetarian menu. What they did have was not executed well. If I had to categorize the reason, it's food made by people we aren't veg or vegan. Go for a drink, but save your food money for a different place. Also, omg but some sound dampeners on that cavernous ceiling. read more

Nice ambiance in the inside. Low lighting. That's where the goodness stopped. Rum bar playing classical music or something in the background. We get carded which is fine, but a baby is being nursed in a bar at 8pm on a Sunday night... not an inclusive environment at all, bad customer service from the waiter to the hostess. read more

Tried rumba for the first time! Chill fun ambiance for a night out. Great place to get a bite and drink before a concert or play at the Paramount. My husband ordered the Cuban sandwich and I got a chorizo empanada and taco. The food was great! No complaints. Our waiter was awesome and gave great recommendations when we asked. The hostess was super rude to us though. The drinks had great flavor but there was so much ice we wondered how much liquor was actually in the glass. Overall great place! read more

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I am South Florida and love rum, so when I saw this place (near the Starbucks of course), I knew I had to give ti a try. It was around 9pm or so on the weekend and the place was packed, but I found some seats at the bar, ordered the Chicharrones and a Painkiller rum drink. The food was good and the rum drink was awesome, but a little heavy on the ice. I even enjoyed the aluminum straw. read more

Rumba - Painkiller - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Being a HUGE FAN of rum based Tiki drinks I was mega disappointed in Rumba. I've come twice for cocktails and have left disappointed in my cocktail. I guess if I was a huge fan of ice then I'd be ecstatic cause they pack more ice the drink into a glass and serve with a smile. Having consumed large amounts of rum from coast to coast this bar skimps on the cocktail and loads you up with filler ice. I won't bore you with the other amazing Tiki Style themed bars that not only serve you a cocktail but they don't short change you on the booze part. The sole purpose of a bar is to intoxicate your body with liquor. Maybe you discover that a master mixologist is not focusing on ice castles but that quality of the drink itself. It's too bad cause your location and ambiance is exceptional but your drinks are weak sauce and it shows. read more

Rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Two words: TIKI NIGHT! Come here on Wednesday evenings and you won't be disappointed! Rumba is always amazing in all areas (food, service, decor) but they truly outdo themselves when it comes to tiki night. They have all kinds of creative specials (I think for discounted prices?) that are perfect for a celebration--or even just for that last little push to make it through the week. My boyfriend and I made Rumba our destination for celebrating his new job, and it certainly felt like a special occasion! We ordered one of the special tiki drinks (image attached; can't remember name) and it was absolutely delicious. The presentation was incredible too, with two orchids nestled in the bowl, two metal straws and glowing colors thanks to some kind of dry ice that lit up inside the drink. Super fun! Service was perfectly attentive and the salt cod fritters we ordered were tasty too. We also ordered the Martinique Agricole rum flight, which I highly recommend. It was so interesting to taste rum in its various stages of aging. read more

Rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Seattle, Washington