What is Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina? Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina is a family-owned elevated Mexican restaurant opening at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place Restaurant Row in 2026. The concept comes from the team behind Cava Azul in Woodinville and Agave Cocina & Cantina in Redmond and Kent, and will feature fresh tacos, specialty margaritas, a 100+ tequila selection, and waterfront patio seating at the Fisherman’s Harbor district.
The Everett Waterfront Is About to Get Even Better
By now you’ve probably heard about Restaurant Row at Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. If you haven’t been down there yet, let us catch you up: the Port built two new restaurant buildings in the Fisherman’s Harbor district, and they’ve been filling them fast. Tapped Public House opened its fourth location there in March 2026 with the largest rooftop deck in Snohomish County. The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen has been running a tight seafood operation since December 2025. Rustic Cork Wine Bar opened the same month with a curated list that’s earned its regulars.
The fourth tenant in that lineup is Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina, and it’s the one we’ve been most curious about.
Who Is Behind Marina Azul?
The family behind Marina Azul isn’t new to this. Owner Julian Ramos has been in the restaurant industry since 2002, and the Eastside locations — Cava Azul Cocina & Cantina in Woodinville, and Agave Cocina & Cantina in Redmond and Kent Station — have established a reputation for fresh, elevated Mexican cuisine with an exceptional tequila program. We’re talking 100+ tequilas. That’s a tequila library, not a tequila shelf.
Julian’s nephew Alejandro and son Esteban will manage the Everett location day-to-day. That’s a family operation running a family restaurant, which tends to matter when it comes to consistency and care.
What to Expect on the Menu
Marina Azul will bring over the menu DNA from the Eastside locations: fresh tacos, specialty margaritas, curated cocktails, and the full tequila program. The emphasis is on elevated Mexican — not Tex-Mex, not chain-restaurant Mexican, but the kind of food that respects its ingredients and takes technique seriously. The Eastside locations have built their reputation on quality sourcing and dishes that don’t rely on generic pre-made sauces.
The restaurant will also offer plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options — which is the right call for a waterfront location that needs to accommodate the full range of diners who show up to a spot like this.
The space itself is generous: nearly 2,500 square feet of interior with a covered outdoor patio along the Marina esplanade designed for year-round seating. In Everett terms, that means you can sit outside even when it’s raining, which is important if you want to use that patio more than three months out of the year.
The Full Restaurant Row Picture
With Marina Azul joining the lineup, Restaurant Row at Waterfront Place will have a genuinely compelling mix. Here’s where things stand as of spring 2026:
Tapped Public House — 1420 Seiner Dr, second floor. Elevated pub fare, craft beer, panoramic rooftop views of the Olympics and the marina. Opened March 2, 2026. Family-friendly, year-round indoor/outdoor dining.
The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen — Opened December 2025. Fresh seafood, fish and chips, local catches. The waterfront anchor that the district needed.
Rustic Cork Wine Bar — Opened December 2025. Curated wine selection, the quieter and more intimate end of the Restaurant Row spectrum.
Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina — Coming 2026. Elevated Mexican, 100+ tequilas, waterfront patio. This is the one that fills the gap the other three can’t.
The Port is also looking for a breakfast and brunch café to take the final available space. When that lands, Waterfront Place will have a legitimate reason to anchor an entire day — coffee and eggs in the morning, lunch at the marina, dinner and drinks as the sun goes down over Possession Sound.
Why We’re Looking Forward to This One
Everett’s waterfront has been a long time coming. The port has been developing Waterfront Place for years, and Restaurant Row represents the dining infrastructure the district has needed. But it’s not just about filling the buildings — it’s about whether the tenants are actually good.
The track record of the Ramos family operation on the Eastside is good. Cava Azul and Agave have maintained strong reputations in competitive markets (Woodinville wine country, Redmond tech corridor). Bringing that concept to Everett’s waterfront — with a view that neither of those locations has — is a genuine upgrade.
We’ll have a full review up once they open. Until then, watch the Port of Everett’s social channels for an opening announcement, and go enjoy what’s already open down there. The waterfront is worth the drive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina Everett
When does Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina open in Everett?
Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina is slated to open in 2026 at the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place. An exact date has not been announced. Check the Port of Everett’s website or Marina Azul’s social channels for the official opening announcement.
Where is Marina Azul located at the Port of Everett?
Marina Azul will occupy Suite 102 in the Restaurant Row building at Fisherman’s Harbor, Port of Everett Waterfront Place. The building is next door to The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen.
What kind of food does Marina Azul serve?
Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina serves elevated Mexican cuisine, including fresh tacos, specialty margaritas, and curated cocktails, with a selection of 100+ tequilas. The menu includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Who owns Marina Azul Cocina & Cantina?
Marina Azul is owned by Julian Ramos, who has been in the restaurant industry since 2002. Julian also operates Cava Azul Cocina & Cantina in Woodinville and Agave Cocina & Cantina in Redmond and Kent. The Everett location will be managed by his nephew Alejandro and son Esteban.
What other restaurants are open at Port of Everett’s Restaurant Row?
As of spring 2026, Restaurant Row at Waterfront Place includes Tapped Public House (opened March 2026), The Net Shed Fish Market & Kitchen (opened December 2025), and Rustic Cork Wine Bar (opened December 2025). Marina Azul will be the fourth tenant.
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