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Steve o.

Seattle, WA

Its the real deal folks...we had the midnight cuban and ham and cheese pressed.....damn good....my wife who lived in key west florida, so she has some experience with food from that area, gave her midnight high marks.....

Cool little place...and like Heidi p said...you will get to know the other folks as you wait...though it took only 15 min or so for our meal...

thanks yelpers for very satisfied tummy's

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A C.

Seattle, WA

i had the #2 which is the jalapeno,  onion, pulled pork sandwich with cilantro and lettuce.

I think this is what the Bahn Mi wants to be when it grows up.

I never got it when i heard people raving about Vietnamese sandwiches. I tried a couple and never thought they were anything special, but i have had "midnight" or media-noche cuban sandwiches from http://www.yelp.com/bi... for years and years when i lived back in L.A so I decided to finally check Paseo out.

I'm not  a sandwich person; I don't think a sandwich is a real meal unless you're in elementary school and packing lunches but at the first bite i think i had a change of heart. I have only had this much deliciousness from one other sandwich in my life.

The bread had a nice crunchy crust but it was soft in the right places. The lettuce were two full leaves of a very fresh romaine which holds it's own nicely with the warm and moist pulled pork, fresh cilantro,  slightly sweet mayo-sauce, semi-soft semi-caramelized onions and jalapeno chili.

To recap, don't go here unless you have prepared your mind and spirit  to allow yourself a sandwich nirvana experience.

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Elite '08

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Delilah R.

Seattle, WA

I couldn't bare to give this place less than 5 stars!

The service is quick and friendly for what you can get out of 1 and a half minutes!  I ordered the Midnight Press and my lady friend got the Cuban Rice Bowl with chicken.  Both were incredibly good and I am NOT using "incredibly" loosely!

I'd heard and heard and heard of this place and after going, I only wished I'd gone sooner...but I plan on making up for it with more visits to come!

Draw backs are: the line gets super long and there is maybe 6 or 7 tables available.  I claimed a table while my friend waited in line for 15 min.'s.  We passed the time by texting to each other.  I was hungover as hell and this place still rocked, not to mention that the Midnight Press cured my hangover within the first two or three bites.  Damn good stuff here.  Damn GOOD!!

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Alex S.

Seattle, WA

I was totally blown away with this LITTLE place. I ordered the pulled pork #2 sandwich and I couldn't believe all of the flavors I was tasting.
I forgot that I read on yelp they only take cash, all I could think about was trying this place out and how hungry I was. I had to walk back to my vehicle  to count change and for some odd reason I was able to find around $8 in dimes hidden in various places throughout my truck.

I haven't ever had a sandwich like this before but I can promise you that this won't be the last time!!!
Thanks YELP!!!

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Heather B.

Seattle, WA

Ahh....it takes everything in me not go in here everytime I am shopping at the market across the street - you can just smell the yummy goodness of marinated pork on the grill.  This place is so good in fact that my best friend, who lives in Denver, constantly calls me to let me know she has dreams of the sandwhich she had here.

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Elite '08

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heidi p.

Mountlake Terrace, WA

"The Midnight Cuban is the one everyone talks about on Yelp," a girl exclaims ahead of me in line.  Standing in the long line to order, It's obvious that this place is a Yelp hot spot, not to mention a Seattle hot spot.

My only disclaimer for this place would be: be prepared to wait and make sure you have cash.  I'd say we waited a good half hour for our food. I wish I had my camera on me, the picture posted on here was nothing like the day we went. People were everywhere, and there was no way of getting around hearing the frat boys conversation about being in love, yet cheating on their on-again-off again girlfriend of three years.  Learn to love your fellow customer neighbors, cause they aren't goin anywhere for a good half hour.

It probably didn't help that we ordered the two sandwiches that take extra long to prepare: The Midnight Cuban and the Pressed Ham and Cheese.  By all means, order the Midnight Cuban! I can't imagine a disappointed mouth after taking a bite of that thing.  The pork shoulder meat is tender, juicy, flavorful, and sweet.  My guess is they use an orange juice based marinade or bast on it.  Pickled jalepenos, grilled onions, ham, and swiss cheese and aioli complete this decked out delight.

Prices are reasonable, sandwiches are incredible.

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Steve P.

Seattle, WA

There's probably going to be a long line.  It's cash only.  There's basically no place to sit.  Once you go, you will keep coming back.  Why?
The Midnight Cuban: perfection on a bun.  A superb crusty baguette stacked with pork at it's finest and onions caramelized to perfection.  Ohhh...the onions.  I've oft wished for a cauldron full of them in which to bathe.  Wait...was that my outside voice?

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Karrie K.

Seattle, WA

A few days prior to my trip to Paseo, I was diagnosed with an eye condition called pinguecula.  Well, not exactly diagnosed, but my ophthalmologist brother-in-law and I passed a few emails.  After hours researching my new ailment on line, I found a recurring and quite accurate description comparing pinguecula to the appearance of a "bit of chicken fat" between the cornea and inside corner of the eye.  Apparently it's caused by too much UV exposure.  I looked nervously into a magnification mirror, wondering what I could do about it.  

Days passed...

My fiance and I decided to play hooky from work and get lunch at Paseo in Fremont.  We've been to Paseo before and so began salivating on the drive.  Once there, we waited in the long line, were lucky enough to nab one of the few tables and sit down to make sweet love to our sandwiches.  I ordered a delectable, perfectly seasoned Caribbean chicken sandwich--he had the pulled pork.  

Anyone who has watched Will and Grace knows about the taco place where Grace goes with her camera to humiliate a snooty designer who snubbed her.  The designer wears big sunglasses so as not to be recognized as she scarfs down her taco, guacamole and salsa oozing down her hand and chin.  Not a place where you'd want your portrait shot, much like a visit to our Paseo.  

During our meal I had to get up from my chair to get more napkins, twice, as Paseo sandwiches aren't eaten neatly. There is a fair bit of oozing here too.  Upon one of those return trips to the table, my fiance looked smugly at me, as though he was about to say something funny at my expense.

He wipes his face with an already soiled napkin, "Hey, you've got some chicken on your shoulder."  Now this was irritating as I had told him how upset I was about the pinguecula and he should have known not to make a joke about it.  I replied, "No, honey, it's chicken FAT in my EYE." I thought that would be the end of it, but sadly, it wasn't.  He repeated, "Um, no, I mean you've got a PIECE of chicken ON your SHOULDER."  

Anyone who has a boyfriend can relate to my annoyance as it was clear he had not listened to me when I told him about my pinguecula and how it resembles chicken fat in the eye. I was further put off by the fact that he was making fun of my serious eye condition that had caused me to sink countless hours worrying about going blind and looking at some pretty horrific photos on line as I Googled "eye disease" and "growth on eyeball."  

He was rather focused on his own sandwich when I attempted to correct him a second time.  Again, he said, "I am just saying, you have some chicken on your shoulder. You might want to just get off your high horse and take a look."

So I turned my head and looked down at my left shoulder, begrudgingly.  And there it was, before my eyes, a nearly 3-inch piece of chicken slathered in some Caribbean rub that is quite likely illegal in several states.  I stood corrected.  

We still don't know how that chicken got there, maybe it slipped out of my sandwich when I wasn't looking and jumped onto my shoulder.  It remains a mystery.  We've chalked it up to the result of the frenzy one experiences while breathing the sweetly spiced air and eating Paseo sandwiches.  I am still perplexed.  I ate that chicken off my shoulder, and proudly.  

Still not sure what to do about the chicken fat in my eye but I have purchased some large, dark sunglasses, partly to shade my eyes from the UV light, and partly to make sure I am not recognized next time I have to take two trips to the counter for napkins at Paseo, hands bathed in spicy sauce, and chicken hanging out somewhere on my body for all to see.

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Feridoon M.

Seattle, WA

We ordered Paseo sandwiches at work once for lunch (Tip: for lunch, call your order in about 45 minutes before heading down to Fremont). Usually when we go out for lunch or bring something back there's a lot of talking and joking between mouthfuls. Not so with Paseo sandwiches. There is complete and utter silence whilst we feast. Friend of mine told me he could barely keep himself from licking the wrapping paper the sandwich came in. It's that good. And yes, they are messy. You have to commit to these sandwiches. Pick one up and there's no real good way of putting it back down. No, not even to suck the juice off your fingers. I like to wait a while before having a coffee or chewing some gum after I finish so that I can allow my taste buds to savor the memory long after the sandwich is gone. If you're not yet initiated, beware: your first bite is an M80 of flavor exploding onto your unsuspecting palette. My first time, I had the grilled chicken sandwich which was amazing. Second time, I had the Midnight Press (which is like the pork sandwich, but with an additional ham and cheese sandwich nicely tucked inside) and was equally amazed. However, if you need to work after lunch and cannot afford to go into the fetal position under your desk for two hours, think twice about the Press. No food coma with the chicken. Just pure bliss. No amount of hyperbole does this place justice.

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Terrill S.

Brooklyn, NY

Just had to add to the long list of praise for this place. I just moved away from Seattle, but I lived two blocks from here and the smell made my mouth water every time I got near it. I miss it so bad. The Midnight Cuban Press is quite possibly the best thing I've ever eaten in my life. I groan and moan and scream with delight when I eat it. Its quite a sexual experience. Sometimes I have to take a quick break to look at the sky and thank the heavens that I have the pleasure of eating such tasty food.  I've brought friends here and they were pretty bummed about the long wait, but as soon as they start to eat their sandwich they start thanking me and going "OH MY GOD!"

THIS IS THE BEST SANDWICH!

Watch out, they usually sell out of their sandwiches in the late afternoon or early evening so if you don't want to be disappointed, go early.

My mouth is watering now.

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c w.

Seattle, WA

Tiny place that made me think of taco trucks.  I came here with very high expectations. For whatever reasons, I had never made it here, even though I had planned to come several times.

I wasn't expecting the place to be that small, but I got over it.  We had to squeeze in line and I ordered a chicken entree and she had the vegie sammich.  I debated briefly on a pork sammich, but decided to try and hoover.

We found a corner table and jammed our way in.  My chicken came with a beet salad, some beans and rice.  Huge plate.  Way too much food, and kinda disappointing to me.  It was okay, but I wouldn't have gone out of my way to track this stuff down again.

On the other hand, her sammich was really good.  Tofu, garlic and jalapenos.  She was kind enough to offer a bite and I went through severe envy.  I tried to put up a good face but I kept looking longingly across the table.  I'm afraid to say that I might have looked so many times that she probably thought I was ogling cleavage.   Alas, it was the sammich that I was ogling.  Maybe next time.

So, there will be another event and I'm headed towards the sammiches this time.

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Aaron M.

Seattle, WA

Bacon. It's the Candy of Vegetarians (bacon is a vegetable after all), the Meat of Gods.

Or so I thought. What has changed my mind? Taken my craving for bacon?

Paseo.

I had half of a scallop and half a prawn sandwich for the first time today, and it they both have completely and totally replaced my need for bacon. It's been a life changing experience. My only problem is that bacon is available just about anywhere, while Paseo sandwiches are only available at Paseo, which could become a problem, since I don't live anywhere near there. I think I'm going to have to move.

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Jeff L.

Renton, WA

WORST EVER!  I mean come on: Why in the world would anyone come to a place with long lines, greasy messy food,, horrible parking, CASH ONLY, and f'ugly plates?!?!?  They even single out all us hippies to use the side door! I recommend everybody stop coming here,

I really do hate having to wait in line with the rest of yall.

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Elite '08

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abigail l.

Seattle, WA

Paseo, you smarty pants. You know EVERYthing!

You know sandwiches. You know crusty bread, you know tender pork, you know moist fish. You know garlic mayo, thick carmelized onions, CILANTRO. You know the power of The Smell to win hearts and minds and stomachs and pens!

You know how to keep a furious mob coming back, panting, clutching cash. I used to be among the FLAILERS when you ran out of bread because I reQUIred the Midnight Cuban sandwich or even the cod or halibut sandwich or something that oozed your mayo/sweet onion/cilantro/warm bread wisdom. ANYthing!

But you are so nimble and keen--you also know BEETS and you know the tang of balanced dressing and you know that Cuban black beans are better with Caribbean spice and that putting a little bit of beans and a little bit of rice and a little bit of your perfect house salad on the fork is transporting, bread or no.

You know you will never be poor, ever, and that you will not die alone and that you can make your own rules because your food is THAT GOOD.

Egghead. See you soon!

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Joel R.

Seattle, WA

Paseo serves good food, tasty pork and all that. The black beans are delicious, too. But its not five stars good. In fact, the canned beets served on their oily salad and the cold corn assure that it can't even be a four star affair. Nope, Paseo is a solid three star place, and I mean that in a good way.

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josh C.

Seattle, WA

Tiny building, mostly kitchen, maybe 6 tables total and nowhere to stand after you order. Ok, that's fine, I get it, it's quaint, its low budget good food, etc...

Thing is, even though the ingredients that make up the sandwich are good, the assembly is crazy. This is literally the messiest sandwich I've ever eaten. It's to the point where its completely frustrating as everything slides off when you take a bite.

Go here if you are feeling patient and not starving, otherwise you may end up like me... full stomach but exhausted and now i feel like i need a shower. jeebus.

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tina V.

Seattle, WA

Porksandwich porksandwich PORKSANDWICH!

What I wouldn't give for a Paseo pork sandwich right now. I wouldn't even mind all that corn stuck in my teeth because it would be a Paseo grilled corn. I would even deal with the whole cash only aspect, because I'm growing as a person.

The only problem is when a sandwich is so good, its makers can get away with having crazy hours, closing for weeks on end if they want to. For making the Best Sandwich Ever, though, I'd say it's a privilege well-earned.

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Arnnie S.

Lynnwood, WA

You want to try the best pork sandwich in Seattle? I have to warn you that there's going to be a line. They might run out of bread. The place is small. You have to get there early. The sandwich gets messy. If you can look past these warnings, then you have to try the Cuban Roast Sandwich.  The flavors are clean, simple, and harmonious.

Slow Roasted Pork, Aioli, Grilled Onions, Lettuce, Pickled Peppers, and Crunchy bread. . .

That's all it is. All you have to do is get your ass there.

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Elite '08

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Sheril P.

Seattle, WA

Not a good idea to come around near closing time. It's still packed in there! Plus they run out of food so ended up with the chicken sandwich (buuut i wanted to try the pork!!) and a fish sandwich with the beans, rice and corn. They ran out of onions for the sandwiches too. Can't say I missed it because the chicken sandwich was the shizzy!!! The fish sandwich smelled funky but the boy seemed to love it so whatevs.

The corn on the cob was mushy and wierd tasting...but he beans and rice were good. Not sure you really need the sides since the sandwich is filling in itself.

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David F.

Snoqualmie, WA

So worth it!! Just drove from Bellevue to Paseo for lunch with some co-workers.  Had the #2. I might even go back for dinner after the gym!!

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Elite '08

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Emily N.

Seattle, WA

What kind of sandwich place regularly runs out of bread?
But then, what kind of sandwich place has sandwich fixin's so good that you'll actually still buy them without the bread?

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Elite '08

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Bryan K.

Seattle, WA

I finally made my way over today to check out what all the hub bub was about.  Well, let me just say this.  Paseo and I have a love/hate relationship now that it's greatness has been exposed to me.  

I love their sandwiches, the Cuban pork sandwich I had was probably one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time.  But, I hate that I am not eating one right now, and everyday for that matter.  It's just not fair, just  another food to add to my addiction list, this one's going to be a hard one to break, though, I already plan to fall off the wagon once in awhile.  Shh, don't tell anyone.

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Ben R.

Seattle, WA

My favorite thing to do on my days off is to drive by Paseo and look at the people waiting in line for the best sando's in seattle. Its like watching a pack of sad dogs being given to pavlov for testing. If I drive slow enough I can see a salvatating dog enter and exit without a Midnight Cuban I guess it heard the wrong bell being rung.

And if by chance if my car breaks down and I see a Midnight Cuban exiting the door the test subject holds its head up high and sticks out its chest out  in a threating manner to fend off any predators. The rest lower their heads in respect.  Please make your way to this mecca of sando's by no means will you be disappointed.

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r b.

Seattle, WA

Simply un-improvable.

The wait is worth it. Sometimes when I can't get a pork sandwich I branch out to Scallops or something else new and I have never been disappointed.  The staff works really hard and so yes they can be 'gruff' as one reviewer noted, but the validity is in the food....if you want someone to kiss your ass then go to Claimjumper.

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Joey Y.

Seattle, WA

oh my god.

oh MY GOD.

i don't think my expletive-riddled tirades can do this little shack in fremont even the slightest amount of justice, so i will call upon the golden, godly voice of billy ocean to do my bidding:

"She dashed by me in painted on jeans
And all the heads turned beacuse she was the queen
In the blink of an eye I knew her number and her name yeah
And she said I was the tiger she wanted to tame

Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run

I lose my cool when she steps in the room
And I get so exited just from her perfume
Electric eyes that you can't ignore
And passion burns you like never before

I was in search of a good time
Just running my game
Love was the furthest
Furthest from my mind

Caribbean Queen
Now we're sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run"

... look, all you need to fucking know is that this place has one of the best sandwiches [midnight press] i've ever had in my life.  do i feel as if i might keel over with cardiac arrest at any moment? absolutely.  was the sandwich messier than the first time i went down on a girl? of fucking course.  but that's besides the point.  that sandwich was boss.

one more thing: call ahead and order your food for take-out before you get there.  it'll save you the trouble of sitting in the cramped space while fencing other patrons with butter knives for seating.

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Elite '08

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Ron M.

Seattle, WA

I wonder why I even bothered writing this 227th review of Paseo.  The proverbial horse has been beaten.  Does it need any more tenderizing?  Sure!  

I won't rehash what has been said about this fine establishment.  It is all true.  Damn fine sandwiches!  For those that haven't been to Paseo, you are doing yourself a great disservice.  Ignorance, in this case, is not bliss.  Period.

I have a personal goal of trying every sandwich on their menu.  So far I have greedily consumed:  Onion Obsession, Midnight Cuban Press, Grilled Pork, Cuban Roast, Hamon & Queso Melt, Grilled Chicken Breast and Smokin' Thighs. All that remain are:  Havana Seared Scallops,Tofu Delight, Fresh Fish of the Day and Sauteed Prawns.  After that I will work on the rest of the menu (there are an additional 15 items).  It helps to prioritize goals!

So what is included in their sandwich?  From their menu:  All sandwiches are on a lightly toasted baguette slathered with aioli/seasoned mayo, fresh cilantro, pickled jalapenos, crisp romaine lettuce and crowned with caramelized onions.  There are few variations depending on the sandwich but they are minor. Just refer to the menu when you get there.  I can highly recommend asking for aioli if the sandwich doesn't come with it.  

All sandwiches are priced at $7.50 with the following exceptions:  Midnight Cuban Press ($7.75), Hamon & Queso Melt ($6.50), Onion Obsession ($5.50) and Havana Seared Scallops ($7.75).

There are times when they do run out of bread and that is so terribly wrong.  Make sure you go early!    
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These sandwiches are so good I find myself craving them hours after I finish one.  That is why I always order an extra sandwich to go!

CASH ONLY

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Claire G.

Seattle, WA

Paseo's.  Where the baguettes are crusty, caramelized onions are sweet, and the pork melts in your mouth.  I crave these sandwiches at all times of the day.  Big, juicy, messy Cubans.   Yum-a-dum-dum.

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Lisa K.

Brooklyn, NY

I grew up in Seattle but no longer live here. But every time I come back to visit, and I mean EVERY time, I make a pilgrimage to Paseo. Pilgrimage is absolutely the right word because it is a spiritual experience. I prepare myself mentally and physically for the sandwich glory, and then need several hours to recover.

I used to order the original pork sandwich every time without fail, but have since expanded my repertoire to the smokin' thighs sandwich and the midnight Cuban. But really, every sandwich is the correct answer. To any question. Onions grilled until they basically dissolve, aioli slathered all over the place, and they don't skimp on the cilantro. Order rice and beans on the side and you will experience total consciousness.

I've never had them run out of something, but I always make a point to call in my order ahead so it's waiting when I arrive. It's just too tortuous to arrive, order, and then have to wait to eat while sitting there smelling all the awesomeness.

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Elite '08

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drew c.

Seattle, WA

We went here on a Friday at 12:15 expecting it to be
OOC slammed. It wasn't.
In fact there were four out of the maybe eight tables open.  I regretfully split a Midnight Cuban sando.  It was indeed fantastic. The pork
itself was simply roasted without much flavor besides
pork. The accoutrement are what really made the sando.

There was plenty of fresh cilantro, really good onions,
some kind of mayo, banana peppers, ham, and Swiss cheese.
(see picture)

Put all those together and throw in some pig and Blim Blam!!

I will definitely go back.

One more thing.  Yeah it sucks that this place runs out of stuff and they close for no reason and they seemingly like to piss people off and whatever else they do to offend everyone...

Well either stop complaining and just live by the rules, or go open you own damn place. The restaurant biz is tough. These guys are finishing first and still doing it their way. Good for them.

UPDATE 3/25/08:: i just ate the Midnight Cuban Press again and
it's bomb fer sho!

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Rick S.

Seattle, WA

I dream about Paseo sandwiches.  The #2, pulled pork sandwich is soooooo fracking good. The bread is nice and crispy on the outside and nice and fluffy on the inside.  It's stuffed with pulled pork and some veggies, and their sauce. OMG their sauce! Be careful while you eat it because you WILL dribble liquid goodness out of your sandwich and onto whatever's below.

This place is a MUST GO if you're in Seattle!  Mmmmm, I'm hungry already!

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Elite '08

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Katie C.

San Francisco, CA

Wowzers!  Paseo has over 200 reviews already?!  Insanity.

Then again, I can see why.  This spot is CLEARLY a local favorite, as evidenced by the long lines of people waiting to get a sammie on my most recent trip up to visit my alma mater, Seattle.

Sure it looks like a metal garden shack from the outside, but my friend reassured me that it used to look much worse before the "recent remodel".  Whatev, it works and I dug it.  

Walking in, your nostrils are immediately immersed with the scents of rich flavors from the Caribbean.  Mmmmm... I wanted to eat whatever it was that I was sniffing.

Given the fact that I had just come back from the dentist (a measley little filling, but the entire right side of my face was numb), I opted not to get a Cuban sandwich, but decided instead to grab the West Caribbean Bowl.  Umm... So delicious and full of flavor (read: jalapenos, cilantro, chicken meat that fell off the bone, lentils, and rice).  

I'm so glad I came here!  Sure you might have to wait, but it's totally worth it.

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Dawn R.

Seattle, WA

Instant gratification has become too much the norm in our society.  Me, I like a little anticipation.   And if you really know how to appreciate it, a lot of anticipation can do wonders for the soul.

I have a distant memory from around when I moved to Seattle in 1999.  The fella I was dating and a few of his buddies went to a tiny sandwich place in the Freemont area, and I ate one of the best things ever.  And immediately forgot where the place was and what it was called.  All I remembered was something about Cuban sandwiches...

Flash forward way too many years.  I find Yelp, and Yelp is abuzz about Paseo.  And sure enough...it is the place I have been yearning for all of these years.   So for the last few months I've been trying to swing by, but its hours and mine are not well matched, and when I have made it by, there has been no bread.  But today my weekend plans went wonky and rather than bemoan hard rains ruining my snowshoeing fun, I went for a hard swim and headed over to Paseo.

I could only find a 30 minute parking space and it was packed, so I got the order to go.  Happily they had exactly what I wanted.  I went back to my car and had what might have been the best 15 minutes sitting by myself in the rain ever.  Most gloriously, the onions were everything I remembered.  Perfectly cooked...still slightly crunchy, but slippery with grill juices, and browned just enough to give that extra bit of flavor.  The bread was crunchy and absorbent, soaking up all the taste sensation into a gooey sponge of joy.  Meat, sauce, lettuce all played their parts impeccably...but it is the onions that have my heart.  The bread was a bit rough on the roof of my mouth...but the sort of rough that reminds you that you have been properly ravished.  Very satisfying.

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RowerRob C.

Seattle, WA

4 stars because the sandwich wasn't as messy as advertised.
;)
small joint
great sandwich

don't plan on kissing anyone after you eat ... those guys throw a lot of onions in there.

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Zack C.

Seattle, WA

AMAZING!  Just a great sandwich over there at Paseo - I tell ya.  There's no real reason to go into it too deeply here, just go and check it out - Paseo is a huge perk of living in Seattle.  Here's some advice - Don't be intimidated by the crowd upon entering.  Hustle up to the register and order (Cash only), then go grab a pint at the Buckaroo Tavern a block down Fremont.  Go back to Paseo to pick up yer sannie after about 15 or 20 minutes.  Gravy.

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Sandy B.

Seattle, WA

Paseo is the BEST place for cheap eats.  Plan on a long line but it's worth it.  I am addicted to the Chicken Sandwich.  It's ooey and gooey and oh so drippy but it's the best sandwich I've eaten.  The marinated chicken breast is served with heaps of grilled onions on a crunchy baguette with a cilantro mayo tha tis to die for.   The Midnight Cuban sandwich is equally as good.  The rice and  beans are delicious too.  The only thing that keeps me from giving this 5 stars is that they constantly run out of bread and are out of sandwiches.  How does a sandwich shop run out of bread?  I don't understand that.

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Megan R.

Seattle, WA

Lived by it for over 6 months within walking distance and just got the chance to go last weekend. Wished I would have gone sooner. Totally lives up to all the reviews.

The line was pretty long for a Saturday at 2:30, but it took surprisingly little time to get our food and well worth the 15 min wait.

Got the Cuban Roast - which was freaking amazing.  Huge chunks of onions with super tender and melt in your mouth meat. The bread was crunchy and the sauce perfect.

I want to come back and try the other 80 things on their menu! Reasonable prices especially for the quality and quantity.

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Natalie W.

Seattle, WA

It lives up to the hype!

long long line
quick quick service
messy messy ginormous sandwich

tender tender meat
lots and lots of onion- yum
totally totally OK prices

more than one thing I want on the menu
will be back for scallops and tofu
midnight Cuban is now Cuban roast

The end

UPDATE:
5/14/08
I was "sick" for a half day of work. On the drive home it occurred to me that I could now drop by Paseo- yummm... It became my mission- no a quest- to a sandwich enough so to stop at a cash machine totally out of my way.
Ordered the Seared Scallop Sandwich- it was purely amazing...lots of delicate tiny scallops with tons of garlic- I asked for the 3 stars baby... and I got three stars! Cilantro, onions, and lettuce- plus a great little baguette and aoili. Portion perfect and taste perfection.

Best part= The cute little wink I got from the gentleman who handed me my take out and the people watching of all the workers on lunch from their various techie, construction, and various jobs- I don't think I have seen so many vintage/emo/hippy hybrid styled and "I don't care so I put a lot of effort into looking like this is thrown on"styled people in one place before

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Nicole E.

Seattle, WA

Ordered lunch from here with work people.  Ordered the tofu sandwich, it was amazing.  The onions are where it's at.  Order a side of those for later.

Crazy long line.  I don't even think there's a sign out front.  You just look for the line of hungry and excited people wrapped around the corner.  Go there.

Don't eat this if you're in dressy clothes.  It's very messy, but worth every little stain, trust me.

If I'm in a hurry I'll dump the contents of the sandwich in a bowl and eat it with a fork.

Only downside...major heartburn afterwards.

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Yoeun P.

Seattle, WA

My coworker talked this place up for MONTHS! I finally took him up on his offer a few weeks ago. He warned me that I would develop an uncontrollable addiction to it, to which I scoffed at. How good can it be? Right?

I feel like a coke-fiend... Those perfectly carmelised onions, bursting with flavour... That sauce...  I'm drooling as I type this. Before Paseo, I probably ventured to Fremont perhaps FIVE times in my life. Now I'm making excuses left and right to visit Fremont. I've become an evangelist to a new religion.

In short: Paseo is GO!

I would also like to reiterate the goodness of the tofu sandwich. I'm a proud meat eater, but Paseo managed to make a tofu sandwhich that even I would order on a regular basis! It's a testament to how delicious these sandwiches are.

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