Situated close to an Un Bien location on Shilshole, Geo’s holds its own by delivering both Caribbean- and Cajun-inspired eats. With its vibrant color scheme, airy atmosphere, and upbeat vibe, Geo’s nails the home-cooked Cuban food experience, including crunchy Cubano sandwiches and bowls of spiced gumbo.

Influenced by a slew of cultures, Puerto Rican food consists of an array of stews and rice dishes. La Isla stays true to form with traditional dishes like the ropa vieja and pastelon. The super-succulent camarones, massive prawns stewed in a spicy blend of habanero, coconut, and garlic sauce, are a highlight.

好一個稍微複雜的遺產——使用family recipes, it’s run by the sons of the original owner of Paseo, while that similar business is now owned by someone else — but the important thing to know is this Caribbean sandwich shop is the real deal. For a good price, Un Bien serves way too much for the average customer to eat, like slow-roasted pork shoulder sandwiches dosed liberally with garlic, aioli, and thick caramelized onion. There’s no such thing as “too many napkins” for one of these meals.

Mojito leans more South American than some of the restaurants on this list, but still has some special Cuban dishes, like the vaca frita, a classic with shreds of marinated beef bathed in lime juice, garlic, onions and peppers. The festive ambiance and music make this feel like a little Havana.

Pam’s Kitchen is a bright and cheery spot in Wallingford that feels more like a home than a business. Chef-owner Pam Jacob’s menu showcases Trinidadian classics like marinated spicy jerk chicken and authentic curry roti. It also offers a mean lineup of lively Caribbean cocktails.

Known more for its outrageous rum selection and cocktail list, Rumba also has a solid food menu. Top choice: empanadas, their flaky crusts filled with savory wonders like mushroom or spiced chorizo.

This unassuming eatery offers mounds of freshly grilled or marinated stacks of meat over rice and salad, from oxtails to curry goat to Jamaica’s iconic ackee and saltfish. Diners with low tolerance for spicy foods may reach their limit here.

A fabric of the Columbia City community, Island Soul is a refreshing take on Caribbean cuisine, blended as it is with Southern comfort food. The collard greens in particular are special, toothsome and delicately seasoned, and the coconut cornbread is a joy; the interior is lovely, too, with Jamaican art and a bright atmosphere.