Here ye, here ye: Oh man. Talk about a sandwich. I don’t even care that it comes with mayonnaise and jalapeños, which I generally avoid. I don’t even think I would care if it came slathered in... More

Here ye, here ye: Oh man. Talk about a sandwich. I don’t even care that it comes with mayonnaise and jalapeños, which I generally avoid. I don’t even think I would care if it came slathered in sauerkraut, salmonella and self-hate. The pork is THAT good. Throw in toasty baguette-ish bread and a side of buttery corn on the cob and you’ve got a Cuban sandwich for the ages. Or at least for a really satisfying lunch. Generally pretty crowded and there’s limited in house seating, so be prepared to order to go. Walk down to the cut. Eat in your car. Do whatever you have to do.
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Paseo makes me drool. Delicious toasted bread with a heavenly piece of perfectly grilled and seasoned pork in between and a mayo spread to top it off. Mmm... tasty. OK, so I should admit I... More

Paseo makes me drool. Delicious toasted bread with a heavenly piece of perfectly grilled and seasoned pork in between and a mayo spread to top it off. Mmm... tasty. OK, so I should admit I haven't really tried any other dishes outside the grilled pork sandwich. I go in with the best intentions; "Today is a pulled pork day" I will decide. But once I'm at the counter, I can't forget how amazing the grilled pork is, and away my best laid plans fall. Such an amazing sandwich. Probably one of my top five favorite sandwiches of all time--and that's a tough list to make considering how many sandwiches are out there. Points off for being difficult to eat (I can't keep the meat-to-bread ratio consistent as I'm eating) and for the corn being less buttery and delicious than it could be. As far as dining experience, I recommend ordering to go; the establishment is small and the furniture not the most comfortable to sit in. But if you're wolfing down the food in a few glorious gulps like I am, I guess comfort isn't the biggest factor.
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Excellent sandwiches. Chicken dinner has the best marinated grilled chicken on the planet. Perfectly charred with a sweet, tangy, spicy marinade. Dunk your rice in the delicous beans. The salad... More

Excellent sandwiches. Chicken dinner has the best marinated grilled chicken on the planet. Perfectly charred with a sweet, tangy, spicy marinade. Dunk your rice in the delicous beans. The salad could be chopped a little finer but you feel like you're eating healthy cuz it has beets in it. Tofu dinners are good for the veggie lover in you (Pretty spicy though, go easy on the number of stars).
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I've always been told you should only go here for lunch time, although I'm sure they have good dinner. I don't believe you can order any of their sandwiches if it's after a certain time. The reason... More

I've always been told you should only go here for lunch time, although I'm sure they have good dinner. I don't believe you can order any of their sandwiches if it's after a certain time. The reason to go there is for the Grilled Pork or Grilled Chicken sandwich. I don't know how they prepare the meat, and I don't care. Actually, I think the pork and chicken taste the exact same, but it's so good I could care a less. They also throw some onions sauteed in some caribbean sauce with cilantro and lettuce. It's honestly the best sandwich you can get in Seattle. I think they have been voted top 30 restaurants in Washington and Oregon by some magazine. Call ahead because they make your sandwich from scratch and it can take 15 minutes. Not a big place, generally take your food to go.
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It does not get any better than the Midnight Cuban Sandwich at Paseo. Possible the single best serving of food in Seattle. I have no idea what they marinate the pork in, but is the most tender that... More

It does not get any better than the Midnight Cuban Sandwich at Paseo. Possible the single best serving of food in Seattle. I have no idea what they marinate the pork in, but is the most tender that I've ever had. The hard rools are fantastic and the corn on the cob tastes like it's been marinated in butter.....ok, I'm leaving to go get one right now.
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Sandwiches that are so good your friends will cry out loud! WOW! Dinners that touch all the bases. This place is excellent! I have followed the owner through three renditions of this restaurant... More

Sandwiches that are so good your friends will cry out loud! WOW! Dinners that touch all the bases. This place is excellent! I have followed the owner through three renditions of this restaurant over the course of maybe twenty years, in three locations. I am still not tired of his great marinades and recipes. Black beans and rice, Cuban sandwiches, chicken, pork, fish and prawn, sauces to die for; these are some of the delights you have in store here at Paseo! If you are a vegetarian they have an excellent tofu in red sauce that can be jacked up with Habenaro sauce... Killer! Lorenzo Lorenzo is the chef, he knows what he is doing.
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This has been the best "hidden treasure" restaurant that we've been to in a long time! I never get tired of the beans & rice chicken thigh combo! Only $5! The place is small, and there may be lines,... More

This has been the best "hidden treasure" restaurant that we've been to in a long time! I never get tired of the beans & rice chicken thigh combo! Only $5! The place is small, and there may be lines, but stick it through. Their pork sandwiches are the best in the city for the price. I'm looking forward to trying all of their menu items!
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Paseo is not easy to find -- it's a tiny place on Fremont Avenue, just up from the Buckaroo Tavern, with a minimal sign. But come at dinner time, and you'll be able to identify it by the crowd... More

Paseo is not easy to find -- it's a tiny place on Fremont Avenue, just up from the Buckaroo Tavern, with a minimal sign. But come at dinner time, and you'll be able to identify it by the crowd spilling out the door, waiting for delicious Cuban food, to pick up or eat at one of the five or so tiny rickety tables. Come early to get the specials -- chicken roasted till it falls off the bone, on a bed of white rice and incredibly tasty black beans, or fried fish that looks amazing (haven't tried it yet). Or just get the Cuban Midnight sandwich, a tower of tender roasted pork, unbelievably sweet and savory slow-roasted onions, lettuce, peppers and mayonnaise on a crusty baguette. It's messy, drippy and it comes with a little piece of corn on the cob. What could be better? Don't forget to ask for rice pudding -- it's homemade and comes free with dinner if you ask. A great end to a memorable meal.
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I've been going to Paseo for many years (I lived nearby from 1992 to 2004). I love their sandwiches - just make sure you roll up your sleeves first - they're messy! The rice and beans are... More

I've been going to Paseo for many years (I lived nearby from 1992 to 2004). I love their sandwiches - just make sure you roll up your sleeves first - they're messy! The rice and beans are excellent, as well, although the spiciness varies day-to-day - it's been too hot for my son a couple of times, but usually it's just right. Actually, almost everything is good. I've never tried the tofu dishes, but I've had everything else. The corn on the cob is usually nasty, but that's just a side anyway. They recently remodeled, expanding out into what used to be the entryway - it's still tiny, but not quite as tiny as it used to be. I ALWAYS call in my order ahead of time, as otherwise you'll sit and wait for quite a long time before you get your food.
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Lately, they have sold out when I've been there just past 7pm and I've left. The pork sandwich is worth the trip--- Macrina bread, carmelized onions, naughty aioli and fresh romain lettuce with a... More

Lately, they have sold out when I've been there just past 7pm and I've left. The pork sandwich is worth the trip--- Macrina bread, carmelized onions, naughty aioli and fresh romain lettuce with a delightful pork selection. A side salad with beets and a great vinagrette is yummy too. Perhaps call ahead to see if they still are making the sandwiches and save yourself the trip.
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