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    4.7 (274 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Scallop in red sauce rice bowl - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    I've been to Un Bien 15th Ave NW location (OG location) but this time I went to another location. I've gotten the #1 (their best seller) which is always delicious, so this time I decided to venture toward their seafood options. The pricing is pretty good for rice bowls (probably an underrated order, though slightly smaller portions to the sandwich). I got the seafood in red sauce and got the scallops, which was priced at $10.75 for a satisfying meal - not too big but not too small. Hard to find seafood dishes at this price point so I appreciate it being fairly accessible in price. The red sauce is like a Cajun like sauce but not spicy - it is very flavorful. The pickled cabbage adds a bit of tang to the dish to accentuate the flavors of the other ingredients. I tried a bite of my friend's fish of the day (Mahi mahi) sandwich which has similar fixings to the Caribbean pork sandwich - always love their garlic aioli and caramelized onions. As typical, their sandwiches are very juicy so definitely get your hands messy or try your best eating it with utensils. As someone that enjoys to not get my hands dirty, I'd still recommend using your hands to savor all the flavors evenly in the sandwich! For first timers I'd recommend the #1 but you can't go wrong with other options for sure!

    Conner J.

    Vary well may be the best sandwiches in Seattle. We dont eat much meat so my take may be off but if they can make a veggie sandwich this good then I have to imagine there other ones are great as well. We got the tofu delight and it was amazing. The mixture of caramelized onion, fried tofu, fresh bread, and sweet sauce was a perfect combo. The only bad thing is how messy it is which just means its not a first date place but if you can get passed that then it is 100% worth it. The line can get pretty long but it goes pretty quickly so the wait is never too bad. They have two benches for seating that could probably fit 12 people each so sometimes it gets full but they are easy to take on the go and with golden gardens right there it is a good spot to grab on the way. The atmosphere is nice as well. The color and lighting gives the tropical feel it was going for especially at night. The only thing I wish was a little different is the seating which would be super nice if it was a bit more open and had a verity of seating but its a small gripe for a great place. Parking is pretty reasonable since north of it doesnt fill up too quickly but its still seattle so im sure that depends on the day.

    Palomilla Steak Sandwich
    Richard N.

    If you're looking for your next go-to sandwich shop, look no further! Un Bien was amazing, and I'm already craving another sandwich from them! This was probably the best sandwich I've had in a long time, and I eat sandwiches ALL THE TIME! I had the Palomilla Steak sandwich, which was amazing. It's cooked to perfection, juicy, the right amount of toppings, and had nice toasted, crunchy bread. My wife had their signature sandwich, The Roast, which was pork, and is definitely a must try for your first visit. Glad I got to eat the other half of hers, in addition to mine! The service and ambiance are super casual! The workers are all extremely friendly, helpful and quick! It's a walk-up counter to order, and self-serve seating, all outdoors. Felt like I was eating in the Caribbean with their setup, music and the vibes. Can't wait to go back and encourage everyone to support this amazing place!

    Deliciousness
    Lisa P.

    Oh so I've never had Caribbean food before and I walk up to the window and I said just give me your best sandwich and within I don't know maybe 10 minutes. I have the best Palomilla steak sandwich absolutely must go back for that. Staff is Super friendly super efficient and always extra napkins. Love it.

    Ham & Cheese without banana peppers.
    Sara G.

    While stuck at Shilshole Marina for a boat mechanical issue we grabbed lunch here. So so so good. I might be back for dinner.

    Caribbean Roast Dinner
    Greta G.

    I love Un Bien! I've been going here since I was a kid and it was called Paseo's, and I'm still impressed every time. My favorites are the Caribbean roast sandwich, the Caribbean roast dinner, and the corn. For a vegetarian option, my fiancé loves the tofu delight sandwich and dinner. Un Bien has fabulous flavor, generous portions, and friendly staff. The shilshole location has a walk-up window, but they also have a walled-in and heated outdoor area to stay warm in the winter. For the quintessential Un Bien Shilshole experience, go on a sunny day and take your order across the street to the beach for a picnic and swim. There's nothing better than eating an Un Bien sandwich on the sand, while watching the sunset over the waves.

    Ali L.

    Yum! We've been to 2 of their locations now and it did not disappoint. I got the tofu delight and my husband got the onion obsession. As we could tell they seemed the same, except one of them has tofu. As for atmosphere, it is a small, open air picnic table type seating area, so there is very limited seating and at peak mealtimes it might be difficult to find a seat, but people are usually willing to share a table. The vegetarian selection was limited, but I would definitely get the tofu delight again. I wish they had more vegetarian options, and also think they should add a compost, because it'd be easy to compost most of the material required to wrap the sandwiches. A hand washing station of some sort would be nice as well. I definitely recommend stopping by for a quick, messy, delicious bite!

    Caribbean Roast
    Lan Anh V.

    I'm not exaggerating when I say that their Caribbean roast is the sandwich of my dreams. The original Paseo was my favorite place to grab a bite in Seattle. I was so happy to hear that Un Bien kept all the same recipes when Paseo closed, so I was excited to finally return here on a recent trip after I moved away from the PNW over a decade ago. Getting a sandwich here was literally the first and most important item on my itinerary. The line is understandably long, but the wait isn't too bad. Seating is very limited, so people often get their orders to go. Their sandwiches are messy to eat, but so worth it. The meat is juicy, succulent, and tender. Pair this with the grilled onions, fresh cilantro, garlic aioli, in a perfectly toasted baguette, and you've got an explosion of flavors for your taste buds. Un Bien is a must-visit spot for any foodie visiting Seattle. If they ever decide to open a location in Austin, I will be the first in line.

    Leonard Jack ..

    Good sandwhich shop I visited on a recommendation.. many selections on this region specific menu. Fresh, with tender meat choices. The cashier was great! Personally, polite, and added to the good experience. I do recommend asking for many extra napkins. As the sandwhich is just as messy as it is good. The bright colored locations brings a Florida vibe, and was clean and inviting. Currently have one last location to try.

    Caribbean Roast sandwiches and West Caribbean Bowl
    Brian C.

    First time trying this relative of Paseo's which was the original. The sandwich was delicious and no real discernible difference from Paseo - juicy, full of flavor, and just as messy as I remembered. The West Caribbean bowl was somewhat of a letdown. The chips were soggy and not packed separately like they do at Paseo, and there wasn't an option for the roast pork instead of chicken thigh. Service was fast and there is open air seating and a covered area on the side of the of the order window.

    Caribbean Scallops Entree, Palomilla Steak, Smokin' Thighs
    Andrew H.

    Un Bien is a Caribbean restaurant where the Seaview location is right next to the Golden Gardens beach, which makes it super busy when it's nice out. We wanted to try the pork shoulder sandwiches but they ran out of pork shoulder even though it was around 6pm, so we opted to try the thighs and steak sandwiches instead. The sandwiches were well-seasoned, though the bread they use is a bit too tough for me, and the steak was a bit tough to chew. We also tried the scallop entree, which comes with a beet salad, rice, and beans. The scallops themselves were rubbery and I personally wouldn't get again, but the red sauce was very flavorful and paired nicely with the rice. Salad and beans were nice additions.

    Caribbean Roast
    Alex N.

    It's street parking just heads up for y'all and it's a block away from the ocean. But the sandwich is honestly something i never knew I was missing in life. Their sauce is something I could bathe in with how well it pairs with their beef. I was as wet as the sandwich when i was done. Def bulk approved shrimp was good but not broke da mouth

    Jon R.

    Customer service was great, John the owner/manager/leader was dope and explained a lot of what they had to offer. The steak sandwich was really good and the Cuban was good with spice and some jalapeños and some salsa verde. I enjoyed the sandwich. Small restaurant with two benches inside for seating place was clean and inviting and the staff was friendly. Would recommend and definitely come back

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    Paseo

    Paseo

    4.4
    (5.7k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Paseo is my happy place. The grilled chicken thighs are perfectly seasoned -- juicy,…read morecrispy-skinned, and loaded into a toasted baguette with all those incredible toppings. Pair it with a strawberry margarita and you've got yourself the perfect meal. The staff here are the real deal -- friendly, fast, and genuinely passionate about what they serve. The line moves quickly and the food is always worth the wait. If you haven't been, you're missing out. Paseo is a Seattle treasure.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    I used to love Paseo and I've been going there for over 20 years but the service has really gone…read moredownhill because of bad experiences with Gisela. I received a promo for $5 off so I tried to use it the previous time, but she didn't know how to apply it. Then another time when I order The Caribbean Plato with pulled roasted pork, when I got home, I discovered the wrong type of meat (grilled pork instead of pulled pork). For these reasons, I didn't go back for a long time. Today, I went again to get take out for my visitors. I called in the order so I didn't have to wait, but Gisela didn't understand my order and kept getting it wrong. I ordered 3 Caribbean Plato with pulled pork, and 1 Caribbean Plato with chicken thigh, but she kept repeating the wrong order back to me (2 pork, instead of 3, wrong type of meat, etc), so I tried it again and again, still no comprendo. I got frustrated and told her that I would just come in person to order. I was in a hurry, but I had no choice. When I got there, I ordered the same thing, but this time, I gestured the type of pork I wanted, using my hands to show pulled and tried to explain that I wanted the shredded kind, not the solid kind). Someone was with me so he heard my order in plain English. As I was waiting for my order, I decided to ask her once more just to be sure that it wasn't the grilled pork bc she made that mistake last time. Then she said my meat was grilling now. I was alarmed since they don't get the pulled pork from the grill. I told her that I wanted PULLED ROASTED PORK, not the solid grilled patty kind. She said something in Spanish to the guy who was putting my order together and he showed me a sample of the pulled pork so I said "YES" that's the one I want. She said they were already cooking the grilled pork. When I told her that she was giving me the wrong order, she said "it's too late". I was so upset so I said, "why is it so hard to understand my order?" Pulled pork is pulled pork, not grilled pork. I never even mentioned the word "grilled". A guy came out from the kitchen so I explained myself and he said what I want is the pulled roasted pork and I said, "that's what I ordered". She tried to explain something to him in Spanish, but he told her to just give me the pulled pork and I was on my way. She just ruined my day, and I could feel my blood pressure rising. I don't think I will ever return again. It's too hard to explain the right kind of meat to Gisela. Dining out and getting take out should be a pleasant experience, not a stressful one.

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    Carribean Roast Sandwich
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    Bongos

    Bongos

    4.6
    (1.6k reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Bongos has been a favorite of ours for years, from way back in the pre-pandemic days all the way to…read morenow. Honestly, the food here is completely unstoppable. I catch myself having to log on and update my review every few months just to reassure everyone that yes, it is still just as incredible as it has always been. Admittedly, the portion sizes seem to have gotten a little bit smaller over the years, but it doesn't take away from how special this place is. If anything, I love it even more now that I get to bring my toddler along. They absolutely love playing around in the sand while we eat, and sharing the West Indies plates as a family has become one of our favorite routines. Bongos is an absolute gem, and we will keep coming back for as long as they keep the doors open!

    Fun, super casual, yummy food, super friendly staff…read more Bongos is a great spot for food that's a little different than anything else Green Lake has to offer. An assortment of Caribbean food - sandwiches, plates, bowls, and sides. There are so many good dishes, this is a place that I'm very familiar with, yet I never know what I'm going to order until I get to the counter. Maybe it'll be the Desi plate. Maybe it'll be the Veggie Platter. Sometimes I'll go with the Ropa Vieja. Maybe I'll try a sandwich with a side of yucca fries. If you're in Green Lake and looking for something to eat that's a little different than anything else you'll find around the lake, in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, definitely check out Bongos. One note of warning: it can get slammed with lots of people around prime dinner hours, especially on the weekend, so be prepared. Maybe grab a drink and a seat while you wait for your food.

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    Caribbean island signs
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    Desi Plate
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    Lenox

    Lenox

    4.5
    (115 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I was extremely excited to try this restaurant with my partner but the food was not good at all…read more The food is insured by Cuban and Puerto Rican/Nuyurican dishes. I have had my fair share of visits to NY but clearly need to trying the PR food there and also need to prioritize going straight to PR as well. Ive had the food in Cuba and this was nothing close to that so, let move on. We had the Pollo al Carbon, Coco Greens and Hushpuppies. For drinks we had the Rhude Boy and Sandia. The Pollo al Carbon was not good at all. The chicken was smoked (dry) and the sauce underneath it taste like nothing. The veggies and potatoes were good though! The Hushpuppies tasted more like cinnamon and were simply not good. The Coco Greens tasted like kelp and coconut milk. Service was also decent! Our server was kind and friendly despite us returning the first thing that came out, the Hushpuppies. The drinks were made and sat for about 5mins after the bartender made them while our server was stocking silverware. Despite the food being nasty and the drinks taking some time to be served, I appreciated that they included gratuity for the sake of supporting staff. Overall, I liked the drinks but truly could've lived without the food.

    After the pandemic, Caribbean food in Seattle mostly meant Jamaican. Puerto Rican food almost…read morevanished. The Belltown space where Lenox now sits used to house Jerk Shack before they moved to the Central District with a more casual takeout concept. So Lenox is now holding that corner. Lenox is a Newyorican spot out of Harlem. Puerto Rican vibe, bodega energy, Puerto Rican flag up proudly like it should be. Service was great. They let us try their piña colada, and when I asked about pitorro (Puerto Rican moonshine) the bartender brought out a sample of a batch they're working on. Already good, still aging it properly. Food is tapas style. Authentic flavor with a modern spin. The pernil came more like crispy chicharrón chunks rather than the slow roasted island style pork. Different, but tasty. Portions are small if you're trying to build a full meal, so it can get a little pricey. Tostones and alcapurrias were solid. Some seasoning leans slightly Americanized, but still good. Dessert was donut pillows filled with vanilla cream and guava. Ask for extra guava sauce and more cream. If you watched the Super Bowl halftime where Puerto Rico showed up loud and proud, you'll appreciate the vibe here. It's another Caribbean voice in Seattle's food scene. And we don't have many of those.

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    1/2 & 1/2 - Habichuelas & Garlic Rice
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    Cafe Con Leche

    Cafe Con Leche

    4.1
    (265 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    I heard someone at my hairdresser mention this place having the only decent Cubano in the city…read more They had lived in Miami and found this place to be the most authentic - so we had to go. I haven't had a real Cubano but if it's like what we had at Cafe con Leche then I may need to book a flight. It was so good! We started with a small shot of espresso and moved on to a pair of tasty sandwiches. A Cubano for him and a marinated chicken sandwich for me. Our server was drifting between Spanish and English and greeted a number of the customers like old friends. Always an excellent sign.

    The Ropa Vieja from here was quite good. It came as a very large amount of shredded beef, a smaller…read morehelping of rice, and fries to go along with it. I'll start with the beef, as it was the primary component of the dish. Despite it being flank steak, it was clearly simmered for a long time - and displayed none of the traditionally chewy or dry properties associated with the tougher cut. The sauce also helped - it was very well spiced, and had a slight tomato-like flavor. Mixing this with the yellow rice yielded something that was really satisfying to eat. The combination of sauce, beef, and rice was quite enjoyable, even with mixing the vegetables in for some extra crunch. The portion size of beef was crazy. When combined with the rice, the total amount of food here was solidly enough for two full meals. It is around 20 dollars for the dish, but I would classify that as a good value when you consider how much food you get. On the opposite side, I swapped the maduros out for fries. These...were not good. The fries tasted stale, hard, and not appealing at all. While the portion size was high, the appeal was not. The sauce that came with these was interesting at least. Overall, I think this is a very strong core dish at an impressive portion. Would recommend sticking with the plantains as a side though. 8.5/10

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    Paseo

    Paseo

    4.0
    (602 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    My friends wanted to try this place. Parking is free since it's in a shopping center…read more I agreed to go along with the promise of chicken wings lol Afterall I didn't get any chicken wings at Murder Burgers. We approached the counter and was greeted. Another thing that put a smile on my face was the Happy Hour margarita!! Woo hoo!! I ordered my chicken wings and a prickly pear-guava margarita. My friends ordered a sandwhich and mango margarita as well. I also ordered elote which was delicious!! It was lathered in cream and chili powder and cilantro. Yummy in my tummy! They also ordered churros which was a big portion. The girls gobbled these up quickly lol I offered to buy my friends more margarita but they turned it down. Bummer. Guess I'll have to come back for more margarita on my own lol

    Last on the Seattle weekender was Paseo! My friend mentioned liking this place for their Caribbean…read morestyle sandwiches. The restaurant is located in SoDo and is home to best sandwich in America. Since this is one of the first sandwich places I've ever tried, I'm not sure if I can attest to that. However, I did think the sandwich was decent value for the portion size, and very juicy and delicious! The Caribbean roast sandwich was packed with so much pork that I could not even fit it in my mouth and had to eat it deconstructed. On the other hand, the Paseo press felt a bit easier to devour, but still had a lot of pork inside in addition to cold cut meat. The chicken thigh in the Caribbean bowl was also soft and tender, easy to eat. The meat was definitely the standout and carrying factor of the restaurant. Needless to say, two sandwiches and two bowls was way too much food for 4 people and we all went home with an extra person's portion of food. The restaurant also contains an area for utensils, napkins, and water. Lots of booth seating around which is great for watch parties etc. Would come back again sometime if I'm craving a good sandwich.

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    Counter and table seating, order at the counter
    Counter and table seating, order at the counter
    Seasonal scallop sanwich- my favorite sanwich get it however spicy u like it and dont forget grilled onion that's magic, trust
    Seasonal scallop sanwich- my favorite sanwich get it however spicy u like it and dont forget grilled onion that's magic, trust
    Yuca fries- so pillowy soft and crispy all together, perfection.

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    Yuca fries- so pillowy soft and crispy all together, perfection.

    Un Bien - caribbean - Updated August 2026

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