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Lil Red Takeout & CateringB

4225 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 · Barbecue restaurant, Soul food restaurant · Columbia City

Bold, meaty BBQ meets Jamaican accents with standout sides like mac and yams; great for hearty takeout, but waits, sell-outs, and inconsistency can frustrate.

Why this grade

Lil Red Takeout & Catering delivers bold, satisfying barbecue with standout food quality in signature dishes like oxtail, jerk chicken, and exceptional mac and cheese and yams. Generous portions at fair prices and strong repeat customer loyalty reflect genuine appeal, but inconsistent execution on off-days and variable wait times limit it from higher-grade territory. A reliable neighborhood favorite for comfort-driven Southern-Caribbean flavors, best approached with flexibility on timing.

One caveat: Quality swings between visits, especially ribs, rice, and patties

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Opening Hours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday06:00–19:00 Friday06:00–19:00 Saturday06:00–19:00 Sunday06:00–19:00
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