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(206) 545-7440
4225 Fremont Ave N
Seattle,
WA
98103
47.6586
-122.35
Neighborhoods: Fremont, Lake Union
Price:
$
Last updated 3.22.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats, Carry Out, Outdoor Dining, Hidden Find
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What People Are Saying About Paseo
Featured Review
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In Short – Though this small, spartan restaurant doesn't advertise (there isn't even a sign to mark its simple white facade), it inspires a cult-like following due in part to the Midnight Cuban, a pulled pork sandwich garnished with fresh cilantro and garlic mayonnaise. Heartier appetites can opt for full dinner plates, complete with rice and beans. Vegetarians swear by the grilled tofu sandwich, a meat-free version of the Midnight Cuban.
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- The restaurant is cash only.
05/17/10
Finally understand the line.
by n9840153 , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch
I often drove by this location and decided I couldn't bring myself to wait inline for food despite hearing how great it was. I finally was persauded to wait and am glad I did, even though I did have to wait in line for nearly a half hour on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon around 2 pm. The hours make it hard to get in to this restuarant and perhaps also increase the demand as they are closed on Sundays. Thankfully there is now a 2nd location in Ballard. I hear they even run out of sandwhiches some days. Street parking is the only option and the dining area is super small so be prepared to get your food to go and eat sitting on the street. Menu is now available online so it might be a good idea to figure out what you want before you go, so you don't make the wait longer for others. I personally enjoyed the tofu sandwhich, the carmelized onions are scrumptious, I definetely think I need extra next time. My friend recommends the prawns, but everyone seems to have a favorite. Plan accordingly.
- Pros: delicious
- Cons: small interior, long wait, closed Sundays, cash only
03/20/10
Great take-out restaurant
by Explorer Girl at Citysearch
After we waited in a line for ~ 40 minutes, we got our sandwiches to go because there was no place to sit. Although, even if there had been a place to sit, I'm not sure I would want to sit there. There was a constant draft from the open door and it just felt a little messy in terms of cleanliness. Good if your down for a hearty messy sandwich, but I'm not too into the idea of sautéed onions dripping down my chin and sopping up the oils and sauces with the wet wipes they have available. I had to find out what all the rave was about, but it was a good sandwich overall, just not the greatest if you're turned off with greasy food. I ordered the aioli sauce on the side (just to try), and when we got home, I blotted the onions from my chicken breast sandwich and saved half for another meal. My husband got the classic pulled pork and THAT was a MESSY sandwich! Good overall, but not the best sandwich place I've eaten at.
- Pros: taste, texture, spices, not to $$
- Cons: long wait, limited seating, lacking ambiance
07/07/09
Awesome
by Teamsalt at Citysearch
This hole in the wall place serves up the best cuban pork sandwiches I've ever had. Every trip back to seattle involves a visit to Paseo
- Pros: great food, cheap
- Cons: Sometimes they run out of the pork sandwiches
04/29/09
caribbean good for pirates
by bean010 at Citysearch
ain't it? restaurant for pirates.. well the name is good. its very attracting.. hahaha... the place is also good, very interesting place...
- Pros: pirates best
- Cons: ain't it
02/18/09
best place to grub!
by toby81 at Citysearch
The most amazing sandwiches ever! Definitely one of the best hidden local spots in Seatle. I love the tofu sandwich... and you definitely can't beat the prices!
- Pros: cheap and delicious!
- Cons: long lines, limited seating
