Was gonna get McDonald's or Wendy's but the lines were far too long. Stumbled across this place…read moreinstead. Got their specialty Grumpy's Mad Burrito with asada, level 8/10 spice. The guy warned me that 7 and up was habanero territory but I can handle my spice so I got an 8. Overheard some lady in line whining that she got a 7 last time and it was too hot. It wasn't too hot, gave me the sniffles though! Only criticism is that there was a little too much beans/rice in the burrito compared to meat. Also picked up 3 adobada tacos. Pretty good, typical street tacos. I'd go back again if in the area. This place is pretty decent!

The carne asada tacos were good, but... When does a taco…read moretruck not have jalapeños? Also, I think she made a mistake, and shame on me for not questioning it, but $21 for three tacos and a soda?

The food was amazing, I had the cold noodles with Tofu and cauliflower side. Noodle sauce was an…read moreamazing Szechuan-pepper mix, uniquely tangy and a little spicy, and the tofu in the dish was wonderfully warm and fluffy inside. Cauliflower side is a must, spicy chili oil over baked cauliflower with peanuts (to die for ‍) Service was shockingly fast, and even if it had been slow, the outdoor seating is charming, spacious, and innervated by an incredibly above-average music playlist.

I felt on CLOUD 9 after slurping up these noods! the whole thing was devoured in minutes... was…read morethat because I skipped breakfast or because of it's deliciousness.... I neither know, nor do I care because dayum, them noods yummy

tl;dr the juicy Caribbean pork sandwiches at this revived Seattle mini-chain live up to the…read morelegendary hype Un Bien is arguably Seattle's most popular sandwich joint, and its dramatic history begins with Cuban chef Lorenzo Lorenzo and his initial shop, Paseo. Lorenzo opened Paseo in 1994, where his popular Cuban roast pork sandwiches were regarded as among the best in the country. After years of local expansion, Paseo abruptly filed for bankruptcy in 2014. The brand was subsequently bought out by a local entrepreneur, but the sale did not include Paseo's secret recipes (the reboot attempted to reverse engineer the sandwiches with varying success). So, in 2015, Lorenzo's sons revived Paseo under a new name, Un Bien, armed with their father's original recipes. Nowadays, Un Bien is generally regarded as superior to Paseo, and you can grab their Caribbean sandos at one of the three locations across Seattle. You can't miss the pastel pink-and-teal palette of the original shack on an otherwise drab block of Ballard. As you approach the wooden window, you are greeted by the aroma of sauteed meats and veggies. Communal laquered wood benches are lined up underneath a covered pergola. Fifties hits ring respectfully around the kitchen. My partner and I visited for late weekday lunch, and we ordered immediately. We opted to focus on the signature pork shoulder, so we split the #1 Caribbean Roast and #2 The Press. Across both sandwiches, we were impressed by the tender pork, rich onions, lemon-forward aioli, and marinade-soaked baguette. The standard roast pork sandwich added on pickled jalapenos and crisp romaine, culminating in a dynamic flavor that accentuated the meat. Meanwhile, The Press featured tart banana peppers, smoked ham, and melty Swiss, amping up the sweet and savory flavors alike; we agreed that this extra-messy sandwich just edged out the standard version. Our order took just minutes to be prepared, and the bill just topped $30. Despite the fanfare, I still found myself surprised by just how satisfying Un Bien's sandwiches turned out to be. Across all the food I ate in Seattle, only these pork sandwiches would be worth a return visit, even if I had to venture out of my way.

Messy, pricey, totally overrated…read more My family and I visited Un Bien and arrived approximately 45 minutes before closing. We ordered promptly, but were told we would only have about 10 minutes to use the seating area before it closed. When we asked for clarification because the restaurant was advertised as being open until 9:00 PM, staff confirmed they were open until then but said the seating area would close earlier anyway. After receiving our food, we were told not to sit down and were asked to leave the seating area altogether. The interaction felt abrupt and discourteous, especially given that we had arrived well before closing and had purchased food with the expectation that we could eat on-site. The food itself was average, but the poor customer service and inconsistent messaging about seating left a much stronger impression than the meal. There are other better places. Skip.

Good solid Mexican food…read more We got a carne asada plate and the chicken fajita burrito. Both were very tasty. Good, fast service.

I just had a pretty solid lunch! I had the adobada and pollo tacos with the red hot sauce. The…read moresauce was pretty tasty--a little sweet and not TOO hot so you can apply it generously. Decent prices. I'll be back soon to try other things. If I could make a suggestion to the establishment, it would be nice to offer a small side of rice and beans. I enjoy supplementing my tacos.

Great food and beverages! The place is clean. Staff are supportive and friendly…read more Enjoyed the ambiance and especially the photo booth upstairs. Great place for children and dogs too! Great neighborhood addition.

Such a fun and great spot! Service was great and the drinks were very yummy! Food was very good as…read morewell!

Enjoying the sun on a brewery patio and eating these delicious dumplings, what more can you ask…read morefor. We even went back and got more to-go. The hot sauces are homemade and very flavorful, so it's not just heat. Can't wait to try more dumpling flavors in the future!

We tried the steamed chicken mo:mo from their truck at the Northwest Folklive Festival. Their green…read moresauce and the spicy sauce was good. The inside of the momo was good too but the wrapper was really thick and chewy. Plus the lady helping us was rude to us.

I thought these Argentine-style Empanadas tasted amazing, especially the Chorizo which was…read moreliterally dripping in flavor. The garlicky oily dipping sauce added even more flavor to the savory empanadas and gave me dragon breath all day but it was so worth it! There is a good amount of seating here. I love the futbol decor and airiness of the place. There is some lot parking out front and street parking is also an option and where I found parking. The only downside to my experience coming here recently is how they forgot to include my ham & cheese empanada in the to go box that was nicely packaged and sealed so I couldn't check to see if it was there until I unpacked my order and found that it was not there. I didn't want to deal with the hassle of calling them to get a refund for it or drive back for it. Also, I don't feel like giving them one less star right now on this review because of it. I'm considering it this time as a natural human error and donation to this nice small business. Hopefully, they will be more careful and efficient my next visit because their product was very tasty and I do want go back there again soon to try more.

In the past all the empanadas I had were hard and dry. This was so soft and delicious!…read more Came in the evening with some friends. Was a great snack to share. Staff were great, and quick!