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Has anyone tried Rumba?

Posted on 5/13/25 at 12:11 pm
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
36488 posts
Posted on 5/13/25 at 12:11 pm
The novia wants to try it out tomorrow night. Any good?
Posted by xXLSUXx
New Orleans, LA
Member since Oct 2010
10431 posts
Posted on 5/13/25 at 2:17 pm to
Yeah, I enjoyed it. Recommend the Dominican ribs appetizer and the Jerk Chicken entree.

Didn't get to try the drinks but they looked good, and the vibes in general were cool.

My only gripe is they only do tacos for lunch so I didn't get to try those. And the prices were a little high for the location IMO. In the future I'd probably stick to Happy Hour or lunch.
This post was edited on 5/13/25 at 2:19 pm
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
32320 posts
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:00 am to
Def a solid place.

A bit pricey for the area but still good.

Was also bummed about the tacos. I get why they are trying to do it. They don’t want to just be a taco shop. Considering the prices of other entrees they want people to come in a dime on more than just $15 worth of tacos.

That said, do taco tuesdays or something. Having them only as a lunch option is annoying but understandable
This post was edited on 5/14/25 at 9:01 am
Posted by PistolPete45
Mandeville, LA
Member since Apr 2012
597 posts
Posted on 5/14/25 at 11:34 am to
I tried to take my mom to celebrate a late Mother's day yesterday, went there about 5:10pm on Tuesday, parking lot was slammed full, street parking was full within 2 blocks.

Parked, got there and it was a 45min wait for seating, inside or outside.

Was pretty shocked for them to be that busy on a Tuesday at 5pm, so we went elsewhere as we didn't want to wait, they must be doing something right to be that busy!
Posted by Dixie2023
Member since Mar 2023
3667 posts
Posted on 5/14/25 at 12:47 pm to
Haven’t been but read mostly good reviews. The drink menu looks great.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
14992 posts
Posted on 5/14/25 at 1:23 pm to
Have not been yet but some friends of mine rave about it.

They were going on about the Caribbean cocktails more so than the food, but still.
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
36488 posts
Posted on 5/14/25 at 3:04 pm to
I am here now and they have taco Tuesdays. They listened
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
32320 posts
Posted on 5/14/25 at 4:32 pm to
Awesome! I have another reason for a return trip then
Posted by jmarto1
Houma, LA/ Las Vegas, NV
Member since Mar 2008
36488 posts
Posted on 5/14/25 at 5:21 pm to
Might have been the best key lime pie I have ever had
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33663 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 2:51 pm to
any updated reviews? Heading tonight
Posted by r3lay3r
EBR
Member since Oct 2016
2228 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 4:29 pm to
Strange to have two Long Island restaurants and then open a third location in Metairie?
Posted by Geauxld Finger
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2005
32320 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 5:51 pm to
I believe one of the owners is originally from Metairie.
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
13940 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 9:29 am to
quote:

Strange to have two Long Island restaurants and then open a third location in Metairie?

They’ve been running Avo Taco in Port Orleans Brewery for several years.
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
33663 posts
Posted on 5/21/25 at 1:40 pm to
I went last night. My GF loved the "ambiance" b/c she loves Caribbean vibes.

The best thing we had were the coconut shrimp and I don't even like coconut.

Ribs were good but a lil fatty. Reminded me of Zea Thai ribs, which I love.

Garlic salad was good, basically their version of a caesar.

Tacos were terrible.

My jerk chicken was ok. Not good, not bad. I'd get it with mashed potatoes next time if I got it again.

GF liked her coconut martini and passion fruit pina colada. My rum punch was ok.

I'd go back b/c my GF liked it a lot. I'd do the shrimp/ribs/salad again and try a different entree.

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