Metairie, LA

5257 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006 | 504.224.4504

HOURS:

Monday – Sunday: 11am-10pm
Rum Punch Brunch: Sundays 11am-3pm

No Tows, Just Good Vibes!

Please skip the McDonald’s lot and use our parking lot or the street parking around RUMBA. Let’s keep the aloha alive with our neighbors and keep their yards and driveways clear. Big wave of gratitude, Thank you!

RUMBA in Metairie will be Hosting a Private Event

Wednesday, April 22nd | Last Seating Will Be 4:00pm

We apologize for the inconvenience.

RUMBA Rum Tasting Dinner with Don Q

Join us at RUMBA for an unforgettable Rum Tasting Dinner featuring the award-winning spirits of Don Q. On Wednesday, April 22nd, enjoy an intimate four-course, chef-crafted dinner thoughtfully paired with a curated selection of premium Don Q rums. This exclusive dining event celebrates the rich history and craftsmanship of Puerto Rican rum while highlighting the bold, vibrant flavors of RUMBA’s Island Inspired Cuisine.

Perfect for rum enthusiasts, food lovers, and anyone looking for a unique dining experience. Reservations are limited for this one-night-only event.

*Hampton Bays Location Only.

RUMBA Rum Tasting Dinner with Don Q

Join us at RUMBA for an unforgettable Rum Tasting Dinner featuring the award-winning spirits of Don Q. On Wednesday, April 22nd, enjoy an intimate four-course, chef-crafted dinner thoughtfully paired with a curated selection of premium Don Q rums. This exclusive dining event celebrates the rich history and craftsmanship of Puerto Rican rum while highlighting the bold, vibrant flavors of RUMBA’s Island Inspired Cuisine.

Perfect for rum enthusiasts, food lovers, and anyone looking for a unique dining experience. Reservations are limited for this one-night-only event.

*Hampton Bays
Location Only.

Mardi Gras Catering

Mardi Gras in Metairie is all about setting up early, staying put, and celebrating all day. RUMBA’s Mardi Gras catering menu is built specifically for parade routes — food that travels well, feeds a crowd, and cocktails that keep the good times rolling.

Located just minutes from the Metairie parade routes on Veterans Memorial Blvd, RUMBA is an easy pick-up spot for Metairie Mardi Gras parades, Kenner Mardi Gras parades, New Orleans parade days, and guests coming into Metairie to watch the parades.

If you’re searching for Mardi Gras food, parade catering, or cocktails to-go in Metairie, this is your new go-to.

Mardi Gras mask and beads hanging on a lamp post.

Mardi Gras Catering

Mardi Gras in Metairie is all about setting up early, staying put, and celebrating all day. RUMBA’s Mardi Gras catering menu is built specifically for parade routes — food that travels well, feeds a crowd, and cocktails that keep the good times rolling.

Located just minutes from the Metairie parade routes on Veterans Memorial Blvd, RUMBA is an easy pick-up spot for Metairie Mardi Gras parades, Kenner Mardi Gras parades, New Orleans parade days, and guests coming into Metairie to watch the parades.

If you’re searching for Mardi Gras food, parade catering, or cocktails to-go in Metairie, this is your new go-to.

All Happenings

RUMBA Santa Pants Cocktail
Enjoy our Santa Pants cocktail in partnership with Pantalones all December long.
March 20, 2025 | 6:30 PM

STARTERS

CORN TAMALE

$0.00

Salsa verde, spicy crema, guacamole, corn salsa, cotija cheese 16

SWEET HEAT CALAMARI

$0.00

Orange glaze, aji amarillo aioli, sesame, cilantro 18

CORAL REEF CRAB CAKE

$18.00

Fresh lump crab, mango corn salsa, spicy crema, plantain crisps  18

DOMINICAN RIBS GF

$17.00

Sweet chili ginger soy glaze, fresh herbs  17

CARIBBEAN WINGS

$16.00

Sriracha coconut sauce, Danish blue cheese  16

DOUBLE DIP G, V

$0.00

Guacamole & jalapeño pimento cheese, fresh tortilla chips  15

COCONUT SHRIMP

$16.00

Panko & coconut, sweet chili horseradish sauce  16

SEARED AHI TUNA* GF

$0.00

Grade A tuna, island slaw, ginger soy vinaigrette  16

SALADS

AHI TUNA SALAD*GF

$21.00

Grade A tuna, ginger soy vinaigrette, field greens, champagne vinaigrette, mango, avocado, red onion, sesame seeds  22

THE BLUE LAGOON WEDGE G

$18.00

Boston lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, sugared bacon, crouton crumbs, Danish blue cheese  9 | 20

BARBADOS CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC SALAD G

$0.00

Romaine, jack cheese, Reggiano cheese, roasted garlic dressing, croutons  9 | 18

ORGANIC HOUSE SALAD GF, V

$0.00

Field greens, champagne vinaigrette, red onion, grape tomatoes, sugared pecans, Danish blue cheese  9 | 18

ADD TO YOUR SALAD

PAN-SEARED SALMON*GF $12 | BLACKENED MAHI GF $16 | CRAB CAKE $ 15 | AHI TUNA*GF $11 | SHRIMP (GRILLED OR FRIED) $11 COCONUT $12 | JERK CHICKEN GF $10 | COCONUT SRIRACHA CHICKEN $10

HANDHELDS

AHI TUNA BURGER*G

$16.00

Freshly ground tuna, wasabi aioli, avocado, shishito bok choy slaw, Thai chili aioli  16

ISLAND BURGER *G

$0.00

Island-glazed Certified Angus Beef® chuck, jack cheese, grilled pineapple, lettuce, pineapple aioli, fries 18 | add sugared bacon +1.5

CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE *G

$0.00

Certified Angus Beef® chuck, cheddar, mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fries 17 | add sugared bacon +1.5

BLACKENED FISH SANDWICH G

$18.00

Cajun-grilled mahi, house-made tartar, Bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, cole slaw  (lunch only) 21

CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH

$17.00

Panéed chicken breast, sriracha coconut reduction, island slaw, comeback sauce, dill pickles, fries  17

SIGNATURE ENTRÉES

ZYDECO REDFISH *G

$34.00

Cajun-grilled redfish, crispy shrimp, garlic mashed potatoes, Creole reduction sauce, veggie of the day 36

FIRE-KISSED CAULIFLOWER GF, V

$26.00

Oven-roasted cauliflower, chipotle butter, creamy miso tahini, spiced peanuts, chili crisp 26

GULF TIDES BUCATINI

$32.00

Louisiana crawfish, lump crab, Creole rum reduction, bell peppers, crispy garlic panko, lemon  33

MOLE PORK CHOP

$0.00

Bone-in pork chop, mole verde, tamarind glaze, toasted pepitas & roasted sweet potatoes 38

PAN-SEARED SALMON* G

$27.00

Roasted red pepper jalapeño cream, summer squash 30

DOMINICAN RIBS GF

$34.00

Sweet chili ginger soy glaze, fresh herbs, roasted sweet potatoes, pistachios 32

GRENADA CHICKEN GF

$0.00

Jerk chicken, coconut risotto, sweet chili glaze, spicy tomato confit  27

NOLA BBQ SHRIMP G

$0.00

Worcestershire reduction, roasted corn, basmati rice, toasted ciabatta  28

ISLAND RIBEYE *GF

$44.00

13oz Certified Angus Beef® ribeye, pineapple ginger soy marinade, garlic mashed potatoes 45

TACOS

AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH ONLY | 2 Taco Combo $20 | 3 Taco Combo $25
Any Combination of Tacos + One Side

JERK CHICKEN TACO G

$6.00

Mango corn salsa, pineapple aioli  6

BUFFALO SOLDIER TACO G

$6.00

Sriracha coconut chicken, Danish blue cheese, island slaw, green onions  6

THE COWBOY PORK TACO G

$6.50

Fall-off-the-bone rib meat, BBQ sauce, crispy onions, cilantro  6.5

RASTAMAN’S TACO G, V

$6.00

Panéed avocado, island slaw, mango corn salsa, rasta crema 6

SHRIMP TACO G

$6.50

Blackened shrimp, island slaw, mango, sriracha aioli, eel sauce, green onions  6.5

SIDES

COCONUT RISOTTO GF 11

$10.00

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES GF, V 11

$0.00

ISLAND SLAW GF, V 9

$0.00

FRENCH FRIES V 9

$0.00

FRIED PLANTAINS V 10

$9.00

VEGETABLE OF THE MOMENT 11

$0.00

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES GF, V 11

$0.00

SWEET ENDINGS

AWARD-WINNING KEY LIME PIE V

$12.00

Graham cracker pecan crust, pecans, whipped cream  13

HOT FUDGE SUNDAE GF, V

$12.00

House-made Belgian fudge, whipped cream, sugared pecans  12

WARM RUM BREAD PUDDING V

$0.00

Pineapple caramel, aged rum crème anglaise, whipped cream, toasted coconut 13

LIL' ISLANDERS

12 AND UNDER ONLY PLEASE. Served with a drink, fries or fruit, and ice cream (In-House Only)

CHEESEBURGER G 12

$12.00

JAMMIN’ FINGERS G 12

$12.00

FRIED SHRIMP G 12

$12.00

BLACKENED REDFISH GF15

$15.00

PAN-SEARED SALMON GF 14

$15.00

COFFEE & TEA

SERENDIPITEA ORGANIC TEA SACHET

$6.00

Peach White Tea, Passion & Envy Green Tea, Black & Blue Black Tea, Cocoa Loco Rooibos Tisane  6

ORLEANS COLD BREW COFFEE 7

$7.00

ORLEANS COFFEE DARK ROAST FRENCH PRESS

$0.00

Small Pot  8 / Large Pot  12

G = Gluten Free Upon Request | GF = Gluten Free | V= Vegetarian
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

RUM COCKTAILS

CARIBBEAN RUM PUNCH

$0.00

Cruzan light and dark rums, triple sec, pineapple and citrus juices REGULAR: 13 VACATION SIZE: 17 CARAFE: 42

MONKEYING AROUND

$14.00

House-made banana vanilla rum, amaretto, Baileys, coconut and pineapple purée, Goslings Black Seal rum 14 (Take the experience with you—grab our signature glass as a keepsake for an extra $14)

PASSION FRUIT PIÑA COLADA

$14.00

Served on the rocks. Don Q coconut rum, passion fruit, pineapple, coconut, Myers’s dark rum floater  14

KEY LIME MARTINI

$13.00

Cruzan vanilla, crème de cacao, lime, graham cracker rim  14

COCONUT MARTINI

$13.00

Don Q coconut rum, white crème de cacao, cream of coconut, pineapple  14

MAI TAI TORTUGA

$14.00

Cruzan dark rum, blood orange orgeat, pineapple liqueur, lime, Goslings Black Seal rum floater 15 (Take the experience with you—grab our signature glass as a keepsake for an extra $14)

TREASURE CHEST “Serves 6-10 people”

$135.00

Aged dark and light rums, triple sec, pineapple, orange, lime, pomegranate-honey simple, and a bottle of prosecco. "minimum of 4 people" 135

COOL RUNNINGS

$15.00

Cruzan light rum, house-made apricot & ginger liqueur, Velvet Falernum, lemon, simple, mint 15 (Take the experience with you—grab our signature glass as a keepsake for an extra $14) 

RUM FASHIONED

$16.00

RUMBA’s Signature Single Barrel rum, pineapple, orange, simple syrup, Angostura bitters 16

ISLAND SANGRIA

$0.00

Please ask your server for seasonal selections.  REGULAR: 13 VACATION SIZE: 17 CARAFE: 42

ZERO PROOF PARADISE

MIDNIGHT TIDE

$8.00

Blueberries, orgeat, lime, club soda 9

ZESTY PIÑA

$8.00

Pineapple, lemon, agave, jalapeño, club soda 9

RUBY COAST

$0.00

Ruby red grapefruit juice, hibiscus-ginger syrup, lime, coconut 9

MANGO MULE

$8.00

Maine Root ginger brew, mango, lime, mint  9

CARIBBEAN PUNCH MOCKTAIL 9

$8.00

MOJITO MOCKTAIL 9

$8.00

PIÑA COLADA MOCKTAIL 10

$9.00

FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE 4

$4.00

FRESH BREWED ICED TEA 3.5

$3.25

SOFT DRINKS 3.25

$3.25

SAN BENEDETTO STILL 9

$9.00

SAN BENEDETTO SPARKLING 8

$8.00

MOJITOS

“EL ORIGINAL” MOJITO

$12.00

Don Q limón rum, lime, mint  13

MANGO PASSION FRUIT MOJITO

$13.00

Don Q limón rum, mango, passion fruit, lime, mint  14

COCONUT MOJITO

$12.00

Don Q coconut rum, pineapple, coconut, lime, mint  13

RASPBERRY MOJITO

$13.00

Don Q limón rum, fresh raspberries, lime, mint 13

MARGARITAS & TEQUILA

RUMBA’S SIGNATURE MARGARITA

$12.00

Campo Bravo plata tequila, triple sec, fresh squeezed juices 13

PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA

$13.00

Prickly pear-infused Campo Bravo plata tequila, triple sec, fresh squeezed juices  14

TOASTED COCONUT MARGARITA

$13.00

Campo Bravo plata tequila, pineapple, coconut, lime juice  13

SWEET HEAT MARGARITA

$13.00

Spicy pepper-infused Campo Bravo plata tequila, Chambord, blackberries, fresh squeezed juices  14

MEZCAL MANGO CHILE MARGARITA

$13.00

400 Conejos mezcal, mango purée, fresh squeezed juices, Tajín/salt rim  14

PAMPY PALOMA

$0.00

Campo Bravo blanco tequila, hibiscus, ginger, lime, grapefruit soda 15

TROPICAL GUAVA MARGARITA

$0.00

Campo Bravo blanco tequila, guava, mango, lime, coconut 14

COCKTAILS TO GO

32oz Quart Jars (4 or 5 drinks)​

Caribbean Rum Punch

$40.00

Cruzan light and dark rums, triple sec, pineapple and citrus juices 40

Signature Margarita

$40.00

Cazadores blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh squeezed juices 40

Sangria

$44.00

Cruzan Dark, merlot, pineapple, cranberry, granny smith apples 44

Passion Fruit Piña Colada

$44.00

Don Q coconut rum, passion fruit, pineapple, coconut, Myers’s dark rum floater 44

Prickly Pear Margarita

$44.00

prickly pear-infused Cazadores blanco tequila, Combier, fresh squeezed juices 44

G = Gluten Free Upon Request | GF = Gluten Free | V= Vegetarian
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

BRUNCH ENTRÉES​

WEST INDIES BREAKFAST TACO DUO

$13.00

Slow-roasted pulled pork, cheesy eggs, rasta crema, crispy sweet potatoes, cotija cheese 15

CREOLE COAST BENEDICT*

$0.00

Crawfish & crab hash, sunny-side up eggs, warm drop biscuit, green onions 24

PARADISE PARFAIT GF, V

$0.00

Mascarpone vanilla bean Greek yogurt, mango passion fruit compote, house-made coconut granola, lime 18

CALIFORNIAN BREAKFAST TACO DUO G

$12.00

Cheesy eggs, arugula with champagne vinaigrette, avocado, southwest sauce, mango corn salsa, cotija cheese 14

BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST V

$0.00

House-made banana bread, rum caramel, sugared pecans, Callebaut chocolate, whipped cream 18

BOUCHERIE BENEDICT *

$22.00

Slow-roasted carnitas, drop biscuit, BBQ demi-glace, Forestière mushrooms, caramelized onions, over-easy egg, Creole hollandaise  24

BRUNCH BURGER *G

$17.00

Certified Angus Beef®, applewood smoked bacon, over-easy egg, Cajun hollandaise, cheddar cheese, guacamole, Bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun 18

SHRIMP AND GRITS

$0.00

Creamy stove top grits, blackened shrimp, blistered tomatoes, corn, Creole reduction sauce  22

LIBATIONS

PISTA COLADA

$0.00

Three Olives vodka, Coco López, pistachio cream, pineapple, lemon zest 14

ORLEANS COFFEE DARK ROAST FRENCH PRESS

$0.00

Small Pot  8 / Large Pot  12

ORLEANS COLD BREW COFFEE 7

$7.00

SERENDIPITEA ORGANIC TEA SACHET

$6.00

Peach White Tea, Passion & Envy Green Tea, Black & Blue Black Tea, Cocoa Loco Rooibos Tisane  6

COLD BREW MARTINI

$14.00

Cruzan vanilla rum, Orleans Cold Brew Coffee, Kahlúa, RumChata  14

MIMOSA

$11.00

Freshly squeezed orange juice or house-made Caribbean punch, prosecco  11

BELLINI

$11.00

Fresh mango, strawberry, or peach purée, prosecco  11

SIGNATURE BLOODY MARY

$13.00

House-infused vodka, spicy bloody mix, pickled vegetable skewer  13

PASSION FRUIT SPRITZ

$14.00

Campo Bravo plata tequila, Aperol, passion fruit, lime, simple, club soda  14

BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS (2hr maximum with the purchase of an entrée for each person participating)

$26.00

Prosecco, choice of house-made Caribbean punch or freshly squeezed orange juice  26pp

LIL' ISLANDERS BRUNCH

FRENCH TOAST WITH SYRUP, WHIPPED CREAM, FRESH FRUIT V 9

$9.00

SCRAMBLED EGGS, FRESH FRUIT, TOAST V 8

$8.00

G = Gluten Free Upon Request | GF = Gluten Free | V= Vegetarian
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.

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