Paseo Sandwich Heaven

After the frustration of our negative survey on the boat of our dreams, we decided to treat ourselves to area hot spot Paseo for lunch. My wife had eaten there before with our daughter and raved about it. She insisted we stop by on another occasion only to find the place closed (they are closed Sunday and Monday). Luckily for us this time we found Paseo open.

This little shack, for lack of a better word, is located along Fremont Avenue and has become famous for its Cuban-style cuisine. That fame is well deserved as the line out the door proves. Apparently lines out the door are quite common. It is a small establishment with coorugated steel walls and roof, 8-10 tables and it doesn't look like much at first glance. But I learned long ago that some of the best food in the world is served in places without white table clothes.

We worked our way toward the front of the line and ordered the #1 item on the menu--The Cuban Roast Sandwich. Each sandwich is made on the spot with chunks of marinaded pork shoulder, onions and peppers sauted together. This amazing concoction is then poured over a fresh-made crusty roll slathered with Paseo's signature tangy aioli sauce and then piled with romaine lettuce and fresh jalepeno peppers. For only a bit more than $7 you too can taste a bit of heaven. What a treat! We nearly got in line to get one to go.

No food stylist needs to dress up this sandwich. It really looks that good!

Check out the many other options on the menu including complete meals and be prepared to wait or take it with you. There may only be a few tables but they are worth the wait.

Their on-line menu (the link above) allows you to find out whether they have already run out of your favorite item at their Fremont spot. If so, stop by their Ballard outlet where you might get lucky! Either way Paseo is the place to go for outstanding Cuban cuisine!