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Paseo

Item: Paseo
Author: Corinne Whiting

Cuisine: Caribbean, Cuban, Latin

Price Range: $

10Best Says

Keep your eyes peeled, or you may just drive past this little Caribbean eateryâ" home to what many refer to as "the best sandwich in Seattle." Indeed Paseo offers a terrific change of pace from standard options found at quick-food joints, doing a healthy amount of take-out business as well as hosting dine-in visitors at its friendly yet compact spaces in SoDo and Fremont, too. Loyal regulars swear by the kitchen's grilled pork sandwiches with slow-caramelized onions, dinner-sized orders of spicy black beans and rice, chicken, and more. Seasonal seafood dishes are also available, and popular sides include the eatery's "Famous Roasted Corn."

Address:

1760 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 420-7781

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 11am-9pm
Sun: 11am-6pm

Website:

paseoseattle.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Corinne Whiting
Seattle Local Expert

Lunch: "Happy hourâ"Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.â" means deals on Caribbean roast nachos, half-citrus salads, half-sandwiches with fries and other alluring temptations."
Restaurants near CenturyLink Field: "The brand-new SoDo location features all the iconic sandwiches and favorite entrees from the original Paseo, plus new menu items and beer, wine and sangria (as well as the beloved Roasted Corn�–now enhanced)."
Restaurants near T-Mobile Park: "Take note that this location is only open until 6 p.m. on Saturdays through Mondays."

Best for Lunch Because: Many claim that Paseoâ"a little Caribbean eatery in SoDo and Fremontâ" is home to the best sandwich in Seattle.
Best for Restaurants near CenturyLink Field Because: Try the SoDo location of this beloved Cuban eatery, known for its award-winning Caribbean Roast sandwich, among other gems.
Best for Restaurants near T-Mobile Park Because: Try the fairly new SoDo location of this beloved Cuban eatery, known for its award-winning Caribbean Roast sandwich, among other gems.

Main Menu
- Caribbean Sandwiches
  
  Grilled Pork
  
  cubed pork loin grilled over lava rocks & basted w/ paseo marinade until golden brown. ($8.50)
  
  Caribbean Roast
  
  pork shoulder coated in paseo marinade & slow roasted 'til falling into succulent morsels. ($9.75)
  
  Chicken Breast
  
  plump chicken breast dredged in paseo marinade & fire grilled to perfection. ($8.50)
  
  Smokin' Thighs
  
  2 marinated, skin-on, boneless chicken thighs; flash grilled & oven roasted. ($8.50)
  
  Sautéed Prawns
  
  6 black tiger prawns sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with our garlic tapenade. (optional spice 1-5 stars) ($8.50)
  
  Fish Of The Day
  
  delectable slices of fish, pan seared thoroughly in extra virgin olive oil & our garlic tapenade. (opt. spice 1-5 stars) ($8.95)
  
  Tofu Delight
  
  where's the meat. who cares, extra firm organic tofu cut into bite size pieces & sautéed in extra virgin olive oil w/ our garlic tapenade. (optional spice 1-5 stars) ($8.50)
  
  Paseo Press
  
  succulent morsels of roasted pork nestled atop sweet banana peppers, draped with sheer slices of smoked ham, swiss cheese, and caramelized onions; all melted together between a hot press. (no lettuce or jalapeños) ($11.50)
  
  Ham And Cheese
  
  our twist on a classic. razor thin slices of smoke cured ham, piled high over banana peppers, covered with caramelized onions, & swiss cheese, melted together on a hot press. (no lettuce or jalapeños) ($7.50)
  
  Onion Obsession Sandwich
  
  caramelized onions sautéed in our garlic tapenade tossed with fresh sprigs of cilantro and jalapeño peppers. (optional spice 1-5 stars) ($6.00)
  
  Havana Seared Scallops
  
  sizable sea scallops pan seared in extra virgin olive oil, our garlic tapenade and tossed w/ fresh sprigs of cilantro. (optional spice 1-5 stars) ($8.95)
- The Goods
  West Caribbean Bowl
  
  dis' one be the second most popular "bowl" in the caribbean, mon! a generous portion of jasmine rice smothered in black beans, warm salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeños & 1 chicken thigh. served with love, peace, & tortilla chips. ($12.00)
  
  Rice-bean-thigh Trio
  two scoops of jasmine rice covered in black beans & accompanied w/ an oven roasted chicken thigh .
  
  $8.00
  
  Extra Thigh: $2.00
  Paseo Greens
  crisp clean romaine lettuce, razor thin sliced purple cabbage, julienne pickled beets, and fresh sprigs of cilantro, drizzled with our house vinaigrette & extra virgin olive oil.
  
  $4.75
  
  Add Grilled Chicken Breast Or Roasted Thigh: $3.00
  
  Add Sautéed Prawns, Scallops, Or Fish: $4.00
  Black Beans And Rice
  
  a bowl full of fluffy jasmine rice smothered in our critically acclaimed vegetarian black beans. ($5.50)
  
  Rice Bean Salad
  
  paseo greens served with jasmine rice & a healthy portion of black beans. ($8.25)
- Paseo Entrees
  
  1/2 Chicken Dinner
  
  by far the best deal on the island for quality & quantity. a huge 1/2 chicken encrusted w/ exotic spices, flash grilled sealing in all the juices, finished off in the oven & then by you. ($12.50)
  
  Caribbean Roast Plato
  
  hefty morsels of succulent roasted pork shoulder dripping in paseo marinade waiting to tantalize all 9000 of your taste buds. ($12.50)
  
  Smokin' Thigh Dinner
  
  2 bone-in juicy chicken thighs bathed in paseo marinade. flash grilled giving 'em an enticing smoky savor, then patiently roasted 'til flawless. can you hear the "thigh" of satisfaction. ($12.50)
  
  Grilled Chicken Breast
  
  6oz of boneless, skinless, all white goodness. grilled over lava rocks with a caramelized coating of paseo marinade embracing in all its natural juices. ($13.00)
  
  Paseo Pork Loin
  
  cubed pork loin grilled over an open flame, brushed with paseo marinade & greatness. ($13.00)
  
  Caribbean Scallops
  
  savory sea scallops seared in extra virgin olive oil, garlic tapenade. & gently tossed in our reveled red sauce. available w/ cilantro. available w/ fresh cilantro. (optional spice 1-5 stars) ($13.00)
  
  Fish In Red Sauce
  
  delicate slices of fish fillet sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic tapenade & swimming in our reveled red sauce. available w/ cilantro. (optional spice 1-5 stars) ($13.00)
  
  Paseo Prawns
  
  6 peeled & deveined black tiger prawns, sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic tapenade & simmered in our vibrant red sauce. available w/ cilantro. (optional spice 1-5 stars) ($13.00)
  
  Tofu Con Gusto
  
  stout slices of extra firm organic tofu, sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic tapenade & ladled w/ our reveled red sauce. available with cilantro. (otional spice 1-5 stars) ($12.50)
- Loners
  Grilled Chicken Breast
  
  w/ rice ($5.75)
  
  Grilled Pork Loin
  
  w/ rice ($5.75)
  
  2 Chicken Thighs
  
  w/ rice ($5.25)
  
  1/2 Chicken
  
  w/ rice ($5.75)
  
  Caribbean Roast Pork
  
  w/ rice ($5.50)
  
  Prawns In Redsauce Over Rice
  
  ($6.25)
  
  Scallops In Red Sauce Over Rice
  
  ($6.25)
  
  Fish In Red Sauce Over Rice
  
  ($6.25)
  
  Tofu In Red Sauce Over Rice
  
  ($5.75)
  
  Black Beans
  12 Oz: $4.25
  
  6 Oz: $3.00
  Jasmine Rice
  12 Oz: $2.50
  
  6 Oz: $1.50
  Carmelized Onions
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Tortilla Chips
  
  ($1.25)
  
  Jalapeños
  
  ($0.50)
  
  Can Soda Or Water
  
  ($1.25)
  
  Specialty Soda
  
  ($1.95)

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