Rumba Cafe
- Neighborhood: Northwest
- 2443 18th St. N.W.
- Washington, DC 20009
- 202-588-5501
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Eclectic mix of masks and instruments adorning the walls of Rumba Cafe.
(Credit: Grant MacHamer)
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street. 18th St.
- Public Transportation:
- 10 minutes walk from Woodley Park/Zoo-Adams Morgan Metro station.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Mon.-Tue. 11:30 a.m.- 2 a.m.
Wed. 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Thu. 11:30 a.m. -2 a.m.
Fri. 5 p.m.-3 a.m.
Sat. 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Sun. 5 p.m. -11:30 p.m.
Kitchen closes at midnight
- Cuisine:
- Caribbean, Central American, and South American
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Lunch Friday only
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25). $8 - $25 range
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Beer, Full Bar, and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
- Critic's Rating:
- 4 stars. This cultural hub for the Latin American community serves up the best South American food, music and art around.
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro
- Bar Style:
- Hispanic
- Audience:
- All Ages
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Cozy and Laid Back Casual
- Live Music:
-
Yes.
Thu. Latin Jazz
Fri. South American Pop
Sat. Cuban beats
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Features:
- Entertainment
- Worth Noting:
- Live Latin music every weekend, imported South and Central American beers and liquors
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Capacity:
- 20-30
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- restaurant seating, tables outside and bar seating.




