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    Paseo

    4.4 (5.7k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Tiffany G.

    The food is always good here and the drinks were so good! This is a must try Seattle staple!

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    Sabina M.

    I had high hopes for Paseo, having bookmarked this place for years now, but unfortunately the food experience simply didn't deliver what I needed in this rainy Seattle weather. The spot is super casual and the servers are very kind and helpful with a minor language barrier. If you want to try one of their sandwiches and you do eat pork, give the spot a try. When I had the steak and Swiss melt, the flavor simply wasn't there. For a $30 meal (sandwich and salad) I truly hoped for a bit more

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    Lizzie S.

    My old boss used to live in Seattle. When a lot of old coworkers were all visiting, he decided to treat us to what he declared to be the best Cubano sandwich in not just the city, but the country. I'm no Cubano connoisseur, but it was a pretty dang good sandwich. It was warm, spicy, meaty, large, and messy. It was a lot--in so many ways. Split the sandwich and enjoy!

    Famous Caribbean Roast
    Matthew W.

    Host was extremely friendly and helpful, offering nuanced input on what to order ("is it your first time here?" and "we can do half and half between pickled jalapeños and banana peppers to see what you like"). Exceptional service! We noticed him going out of his way to provide service to other patrons as well. Cozy interior, though there were just a handful of tables. We came at 2:30pm on a Monday, so there was no wait. Was really looking forward to trying this spot, since I've heard it's famous. The Caribbean Roast was exceptional and juicy--a great number of napkins were needed. Loved this place

    #1. Caribbean Roast
    Helen W.

    I'm not really a sandwich person but the sandwich here was really good. A very small place with a couple of small tables inside and out. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. A no frills kinda place but they do make good food.

    Slow roasted pork shoulder sandwich.
    George E.

    Catching a flight home after a great weekend in Seattle and could not complete the trip without having a Caribbean slow roasted pork shoulder sandwich from Paseo. This place is legendary for this sandwich over several decades. The original stand is still here and packed with excited patrons. We ordered two sandwiches to go for the plane. The sandwiches were packed with juicy flavors from the slow roasted pork shoulder, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, caramelized onions, romaine lettuce, garlic aioli stuffed into a toasted baguette. It could not be any more perfect and messy. The sweetness of the onions, crispy romaine, flavorful aioli and tender pork wrapped in a warm baguette make this sandwich iconic. For the perfect sandwich with complex flavors and overall deliciousness, get to Paseo for the slow roasted pork shoulder sandwich. After 25+ years, it definitely has lasted the test of time. Congrats to Paseo for this timeless masterpiece.

    Caribbean roast sandwich
    Vinh M.

    A Seattle must-have no matter the location you go to! This isn't the location that most of my friends go to in the SODO area, but it still hits the spot the same. I came here on a Tuesday evening about 30 minutes before closing time, and most chairs inside were already on tables, expect for the small outdoor seating where there were still as good number of people sitting at. The inside is very casual as is the outdoor area. I got their famous Caribbean roast sandwich, and this is as loaded as I remember having it! Meat is tender, juicy and flavorful, and I didn't mind how messy it got and how things were falling out of it for some time. One sandwich is definitely enough for one person since it's already pretty big, so I wouldn't get another one unless you were really hungry. Water, napkins and other utensils are self-serve in this location. I don't have too much to say about the food here, but some places just don't need that. You just have to come try here (and their other locations) yourself!

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    Kevin A.

    Well..... I haven't had this in legit 10 years. I had it last in 2015 and I have been craving it ever since!!! I got to go back this August and it was a hit. It was still as good as I remembered and the sandwich was huge, dripping with flavor. Prices have gone up, but what hasn't?? The taste is still consistent and I wish I had one of these in my side of the country. Enjoyed and would recommend!! I sat outside and enjoyed the great August Seattle weather. Self service so it's easy.

    Nolan F.

    I ordered: 1. Caribbean Roast sandwich - signature marinated & slow roasted pork shoulder, cilantro, pickled jalapenos, caramelized onions, romaine 2. Yuca Fries - Caribbean seasoning, cilantro aioli One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Roast Pork was so flavorful, juicy, tender, and plentiful in portion. Sandwich as a whole was flavorful and the bread was fresh, not dry. Yuca fries were good but needed more seasoning. Cilantro aioli paired great with the yuca fries. Service was good. There's a few seats inside.

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    Leilani Q.

    Ordering is quick and easy! Free street parking in the area. Caribbean fries: good crisp, nice potato inside, good seasoning! Comes with a dip too. I definitely recommend the fries if you're feeling something crispy to eat with your meal Alaskan Cod (new to me sandwich): grilled fish, so tender! Pretty garlicky and very tasty sandwich! But boy is it tough to get some good bites in because of the type of bread. Everything squishes out the back. But I guess it's not a paseo sandwich unless your hands are messy and you're eating sandwich innards off your paper with a giant onion piece. Pork belly sandwich (also new to me!): super tasty pork and nice thick pieces of pork belly. I recommend this sandwich and also recommend halving it with someone because it's pretty fatty/rich.

    Caribbean Nachos

    Great sandwiches! I also love that they have a good happy hour menu with some pretty solid discounts. Definitely worth checking out. Adds to the Seattle food scene a lot. My only complaint would be the staff seemed really unenthusiastic and not happy to see any of the customers lol. It's a small thing, of course, but impacts the experience a little bit. The food is solid and if you don't care for the experience too much, this is a place to go!

    Famous Caribbean Roast
    Tiffany P.

    So lucky to score a table before the lunch crowd came in! The shop is small, but surprisingly busy. Of course, I tried the sandwich that they're known for: the Famous Caribbean Roast. While I do love a juicy pork shoulder, I found the meat rather bland. The caramelized onions imparted the most flavor. The sandwich was dripping wet and the bread became soggy real quick. It's a messy experience, which is probably why the staff provide ample wet naps and napkins.

    #1. Caribbean Roast
    Dia G.

    Really good sandwiches! I got their #1 Caribbean roast with a side of yuca fries and was not disappointed - especially loved the caramelized onions Lots of comparisons to un bien and i purposefully got the same thing to compare- honestly you can't go wrong with either, I think Paseo is a dollar or two more, but I felt like the sandwich was also slightly larger

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    Love the Paseo press and the Caribbean roast. I also loooove their street corn. So good!!

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    Ask the Community - Paseo

    Does anyone know when their scallop season is? Last time I went, they didn't have the scallop sandwich and I DREAM of that thing.

    I DREAM about that thing too LMAO

    Would their popular sandwiches be good if eaten 3 hrs later?

    Sure. Only the romaine leaf will be a bit wilted.

    Are they open on memorial day?

    Awesome!

    Cash only still?

    They definitely take credit cards.

    Any vegan options here?

    They have a tofu delight in their menu.

    Do they still take in call in orders? I used to do that before the new management.

    They take call in orders but no delivery

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    tl;dr the juicy Caribbean pork sandwiches at this revived Seattle mini-chain live up to the…read morelegendary hype Un Bien is arguably Seattle's most popular sandwich joint, and its dramatic history begins with Cuban chef Lorenzo Lorenzo and his initial shop, Paseo. Lorenzo opened Paseo in 1994, where his popular Cuban roast pork sandwiches were regarded as among the best in the country. After years of local expansion, Paseo abruptly filed for bankruptcy in 2014. The brand was subsequently bought out by a local entrepreneur, but the sale did not include Paseo's secret recipes (the reboot attempted to reverse engineer the sandwiches with varying success). So, in 2015, Lorenzo's sons revived Paseo under a new name, Un Bien, armed with their father's original recipes. Nowadays, Un Bien is generally regarded as superior to Paseo, and you can grab their Caribbean sandos at one of the three locations across Seattle. You can't miss the pastel pink-and-teal palette of the original shack on an otherwise drab block of Ballard. As you approach the wooden window, you are greeted by the aroma of sauteed meats and veggies. Communal laquered wood benches are lined up underneath a covered pergola. Fifties hits ring respectfully around the kitchen. My partner and I visited for late weekday lunch, and we ordered immediately. We opted to focus on the signature pork shoulder, so we split the #1 Caribbean Roast and #2 The Press. Across both sandwiches, we were impressed by the tender pork, rich onions, lemon-forward aioli, and marinade-soaked baguette. The standard roast pork sandwich added on pickled jalapenos and crisp romaine, culminating in a dynamic flavor that accentuated the meat. Meanwhile, The Press featured tart banana peppers, smoked ham, and melty Swiss, amping up the sweet and savory flavors alike; we agreed that this extra-messy sandwich just edged out the standard version. Our order took just minutes to be prepared, and the bill just topped $30. Despite the fanfare, I still found myself surprised by just how satisfying Un Bien's sandwiches turned out to be. Across all the food I ate in Seattle, only these pork sandwiches would be worth a return visit, even if I had to venture out of my way.

    Messy, pricey, totally overrated…read more My family and I visited Un Bien and arrived approximately 45 minutes before closing. We ordered promptly, but were told we would only have about 10 minutes to use the seating area before it closed. When we asked for clarification because the restaurant was advertised as being open until 9:00 PM, staff confirmed they were open until then but said the seating area would close earlier anyway. After receiving our food, we were told not to sit down and were asked to leave the seating area altogether. The interaction felt abrupt and discourteous, especially given that we had arrived well before closing and had purchased food with the expectation that we could eat on-site. The food itself was average, but the poor customer service and inconsistent messaging about seating left a much stronger impression than the meal. There are other better places. Skip.

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    We were excited to check out this Serious Pie location in Ballard during a recent holiday shopping…read moreexpedition, but honestly we were a little disappointed. While other Serious Pie locations tend to be semi-upscale-yet-casual pizza joints, this spot felt more like an afterthought with its small, dark space and decidedly hole-in-the-wall vibe. The good news is, the pizza was still delish, as it always is at Serious Pie. We enjoyed the sweet sausage pizza that has become a fave over the years, along with a couple of beers which were served in plastic pint "glasses". Okay, I'm sure this makes me sound like a beer snob, but plastic?! Good beer just doesn't taste good in plastic. (Unless you're at a frat party?) Our server (who, by the way, was excellent) later told us he'd accidentally used the wrong glasses for the beer; so apparently it's something they're fixing. Yay! It was also darn cold inside. We had to keep our coats on the entire time. A door between the restaurant area and the semi-open entrance to what appears to be their central storage area would most likely help. Again, this all probably seems a bit petty. I'll own that. But as someone who loves Tom Douglas and his restaurants, and has had great experiences at other Serious Pie locations, this one was a disappointment. Especially since they're charging the same (some might say elevated) prices as they do at the other locations. Maybe if they called it something else, to differentiate it? Serious Pie Lite? Semi-Serious Pie? I dunno, but I expected just a little bit better from this iconic local brand.

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