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    El Cubano

    4.5 (151 reviews)
    ModerateCuban, Sandwiches, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chocolate Chocolate Cake
    Jiaxin G.

    Been here four times and tried three different sandwiches, classic cubano, pan con lechon and pan con bistec. PCB is definitely my favorite now. All my sandwiches were fully loaded and packed, very good deal for the price in Seattle. Both pork ones were tender and juicy, like a light version of pulled pork, but slightly bland to my liking. I love the beef one, the sirloin steak was savory. I also drizzled some Bachan Japanese BBQ sauce on it, so it would be a bit more moist and flavorful. I love their chocolate cake. The cream was super creamy and rich, the slight bitterness of cocoa made the cake more enjoyable. Mango mousse was my partners favorite, it was airy and creamy, came with a subtle mango-y acidity after taste. The lady was very friendly and genuine, the shop was tiny and cute, parking lot was behind the shop. This is exactly the place we need in every neighborhood.

    Great menu options
    Anthony W.

    Out on a new weekend adventure, we thought we would try a new sandwich experience for lunch. We decided to stop in for two sandwich options switching up the variety. The flavor was ok but the meat was dry.

    Pan de Lechon
    Ishmael I.

    Yo. If you haven't already been here, you need to make the trip. Dope spot in the Shoreline area. Right on 99 just past Edmonds. It's just a small storefront so you'll be getting your food to go, but the plus is that it's fast but it's worth it. Parking is in the back. It was pretty open so as soon as I pulled in I just had to scan and decide in the same maneuver. I walked in and the chef was working on an order for a lady that was sitting on one of the two chairs available. I already knew what I wanted, cuz I'm like that hahahaha. I usually do my research before. I think had to wait for less than a minute to place my order but it was no problem. The lady came up with the prior customers order and was very nice as she greeted me. I ordered the cubano classic, the pan de lechon, and an order of the maduros plus a 20 oz plastic bottle coke. My total was something around 45$ I think. Kinda up there but the quality was good. The classic cubano was great. Ham, pork, Swiss, pickles and mayo and mustard on a white roll, or Cuban style bread which was panini'd and cut diagonally lengthwise. Wrapped in white paper, sandwich paper not butcher( there is a difference) and labeled with a sticker which was designer like and gave it flare. The lechon was PACKED with roasted pork. It had two sauces on it but to be honest I couldn't differentiate them from each other nor really taste them but it didn't matter because the sandwich was bangin'. It is salty so be prepared but it wasn't overwhelming. The coke helped it out. This sandwich was crowded with the roasted pork. There were onions and a single piece of romaine lettuce, which I removed after a few bites because I'd rather less interference with the meat but you might not mind. Same type of white bread or Cuban style bread. But this was not cut. Wrapped the same and adorned with a similar sticker which I dug. Had a small conversation with the lady. Very nice. They've been there I believe roughly 4 years but have been around longer in different locations. I forgot to mention that they had Cuban music playing and she was dancing. I kinda felt like cutting a rug too but didn't want to cause problems so restrained myself lol. I have to say that as good as the sandwiches were my favorite part was the Maduros. They were plantains fried. Sweet. Savory. Such a great bite and chew. The menu says you get approximately 7 but my container was packed. Definitely more than 7. I couldn't stop eating them. I ate half my order on the hood of my car which was a great choice. I highly recommend this place. Check em out.

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    Jessica S.

    My coworkers and I wanted to grab some lunch to celebrate the passing of my exam! I chose this place as I heard good things about it, and it was nearby our workplace. It's located in between Star Vape and a spa, across of Costco on Aurora Ave N in Shoreline. There's a parking lot with quite a lot of stalls behind the building, entering from N 200th St. The shop itself is VERY small. Probably only 2-3 people allowed inside. I got the Classic Cubano. And wow, it was delicious! There was so much flavor packed in the sandwich. The amount of savory and sourness was well balanced. The bread was soft yet crispy and buttery. There was also a cheese pull! The picture does not do any justice to the deliciousness of it! My coworkers got a Pan Con Lechon, which was my second choice, that I was also able to try. It wasn't as good as the classic. It was lacking flavor in my opinion. My group and I also ordered Maduros (fried sweet plantains), and they were delicious! A bit overly too sweet with the extra sugar they added, but still a great dessert to have after a savory meal. Great small business to support for a quick bite! The food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. Will be back for another sandwich!

    Are you fucking kidding me?! I paid $6 extra for ahi tuna. It ended up being literally just a can of tuna, ya know... the ones that are $.50?! SUCH A RIP OFF!!!!

    Classic Cubano Sandwich
    Louise F.

    Solid cubano! We weren't able to eat it right away but even an hour later it was still warm, crispy, juicy, and comforting just the way you want a cubano to hit

    Classic Cubano ($10.50)

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    The chicken thighs could quite possibly cure depression. Perfectly falling off the bone and bathed in a citrus marinade. So good.

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    Had the pan con lechon, was amazing!!! Reminded me of Portillos in LA. I'm a sandwich snob and this is definitely a solid spot.

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    Pan con lechon is my favorite but everything is great. Get a tamal. Friendly service. For carry out.

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    The staff is so friendly! Family owned and DELICIOUS food! The plantains are so yummy and such a treat after a yummy cubano

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    Really great Tampa Cubano sandwiches and right on time! Was easy to order and pleasure to eat. Highly recommend, thanks!

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    Just fantastic! Got the Tampa Cubano. It's perfection. A co worker raved about it and it didn't disappoint.

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    Pork sandwich was terrible, no flavor other than tasted old. We're lucky we didn't get sick with food poisoning. Ick!

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    4.7(1.6k reviews)
    6.5 miLoyal Heights, Ballard, Phinney Ridge
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    this sandwich was highly impressive as the main part of the…read moresandwich, it was pretty necessary that the pork be cooked to near-perfection, and i have to say it was here it gave off a deep, brown-ish color, which showed the extent of it's cooking and marination. It wasn't quite incredibly tender, but the marinade added an absolute ton of flavor. more importantly, it was present plentifully throughout the sandwich, so practically every bite came filled with pork I also have to mention how packed together the ingredients are between the buns. when you start eating, it's inevitable that a quarter of the ingredients will fall onto the wrap below, leaving a nice secondary meal to finish off after the sandwich is done. the sandwich is packed incredibly tight during the wrapping process, but it unravels a bit while eating. for me, the major highlights of this meal was the onions and the aioli Starting with the onions, these may be the best I've ever had on a sandwich. They're caramelized amazingly, placed onto the sandwich in astoundingly large pieces, are crunchy, and there's just a lot of them. They're just wonderful both texturally and taste-wise. This sandwich is absolutely lathered with aioli - practically dripping with it. This boosted the overall flavor so much, especially because this aioli was addictingly good. In my experience, the amount of sauce has been directly proportional to how much I enjoyed a sandwich, and when the sauce is this good - it's even on the top of the bun! - i absolutely loved it Somehow the lettuce stayed crunchy despite all the otherwise wetness going on in the sandwich. Props for that The jalapenos were great as well for that extra bit of spicy - I would've loved to have more of them while the bread was toasted well, the one downside was i thought it was pretty hard and tough, which made chewing kind of difficult. I found my jaw to be pretty tired at the end after eating this. I would've much preferred a softer roll that's easier to bite into I've had similar sandwiches from Paseo and Bongos, and in my opinion this does edge out both of those Comparing to Paseo, the sandwich there has way more oil, making it more sloppy and I do like the bread there a lot better, but the pork feels richer and better marinated here (although less fatty), and the onions are definitely caramelized better here as well. Bongos has a pretty similar level of pork with more, but onions are definitely a step down What moves this place above those two for me is the amount of aioli used here far exceeds those other places, which just makes the overall eating experience better For the price (about 14 dollars) this is a really filling meal

    Roast park sandwich here was awesome! I had gone to Paseo way back in the day, maybe 2007 or 2008,…read moreand the sandwich tasted very similar to what I remember. The rice and beans are also amazing. I think you could probably go with any sandwich that has your preferred protein source and it would be great. The guy working the register taking the orders was super friendly as well. Lots of street parking in the area. They have one bathroom and a good amount of seating. Definitely worth a visit for a great sandwich.

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    Paseo - #1. Caribbean Roast

    Paseo

    4.4(5.7k reviews)
    8.0 miFremont
    $$

    Paseo is ICONIC and if you've never tried them, I'm gonna need you to get in your car and drive to…read morethem immediately so that you can stop missing out. This is THE spot to come before Mariners games or nearby concerts and nobody can convince me otherwise. I've tried them several times in the past and now have my dad hooked as well. Their signature Caribbean Roast sandwich is absolutely phenomenal and I have the hardest time ordering anything else when I'm here. I have tried the nachos version of it before as well, and that's equally delicious. The key is definitely that succulent roasted pork. I will say that the sandwich version is MESSY so don't wear white, and also just be mindful if you have plans after. This year, my dad decided to order a pre-seasoned and smoked turkey from Paseo and my GODDD it was good! We made a gravy from the drippings as well which turned out so good too. We also get their street corn that was said to serve 4-6 but it was generous and we had leftovers. Absolutely a MUST try, 10/10 no notes. There's a reason they have received so much love over the years - no questions, no notes, JUST GO TRY THEM PLEASE.

    I'd give this place 4 stars, but I had an upset stomach after my meal. I was actually craving Un…read moreBien after my boxing class at Nomad, but they were sold out of roast and chicken thighs, so I headed to Paseo to get my fix. The indoor space is really cute, but I was confused as to why everything was blocked off and restricted to takeout only. I ordered the famous Caribbean Roast sandwich and a side of rice and beans, which came to a little less than $30. While it's a good sandwich, it felt a bit heavy; I really found myself looking for more acid to cut through the fat and grease. I'm glad I was sharing with Jenny because it's quite a lot for one person. I also noticed toward the end that the bread was burnt. Overall, it's a solid sandwich, but between the stomach issues and the char, I'm not sure I'd go back.

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    Un Bien - Fire Roasted Corn

    Un Bien

    4.7(265 reviews)
    7.4 miSunset Hill, Ballard
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    I've been to Un Bien 15th Ave NW location (OG location) but this time I went to another location…read more I've gotten the #1 (their best seller) which is always delicious, so this time I decided to venture toward their seafood options. The pricing is pretty good for rice bowls (probably an underrated order, though slightly smaller portions to the sandwich). I got the seafood in red sauce and got the scallops, which was priced at $10.75 for a satisfying meal - not too big but not too small. Hard to find seafood dishes at this price point so I appreciate it being fairly accessible in price. The red sauce is like a Cajun like sauce but not spicy - it is very flavorful. The pickled cabbage adds a bit of tang to the dish to accentuate the flavors of the other ingredients. I tried a bite of my friend's fish of the day (Mahi mahi) sandwich which has similar fixings to the Caribbean pork sandwich - always love their garlic aioli and caramelized onions. As typical, their sandwiches are very juicy so definitely get your hands messy or try your best eating it with utensils. As someone that enjoys to not get my hands dirty, I'd still recommend using your hands to savor all the flavors evenly in the sandwich! For first timers I'd recommend the #1 but you can't go wrong with other options for sure!

    Vary well may be the best sandwiches in Seattle…read more We dont eat much meat so my take may be off but if they can make a veggie sandwich this good then I have to imagine there other ones are great as well. We got the tofu delight and it was amazing. The mixture of caramelized onion, fried tofu, fresh bread, and sweet sauce was a perfect combo. The only bad thing is how messy it is which just means its not a first date place but if you can get passed that then it is 100% worth it. The line can get pretty long but it goes pretty quickly so the wait is never too bad. They have two benches for seating that could probably fit 12 people each so sometimes it gets full but they are easy to take on the go and with golden gardens right there it is a good spot to grab on the way. The atmosphere is nice as well. The color and lighting gives the tropical feel it was going for especially at night. The only thing I wish was a little different is the seating which would be super nice if it was a bit more open and had a verity of seating but its a small gripe for a great place. Parking is pretty reasonable since north of it doesnt fill up too quickly but its still seattle so im sure that depends on the day.

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    Cafe Con Leche - Ropa Vieja

    Cafe Con Leche

    4.1(263 reviews)
    13.6 miIndustrial District
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    The Ropa Vieja from here was quite good. It came as a very large amount of shredded beef, a smaller…read morehelping of rice, and fries to go along with it. I'll start with the beef, as it was the primary component of the dish. Despite it being flank steak, it was clearly simmered for a long time - and displayed none of the traditionally chewy or dry properties associated with the tougher cut. The sauce also helped - it was very well spiced, and had a slight tomato-like flavor. Mixing this with the yellow rice yielded something that was really satisfying to eat. The combination of sauce, beef, and rice was quite enjoyable, even with mixing the vegetables in for some extra crunch. The portion size of beef was crazy. When combined with the rice, the total amount of food here was solidly enough for two full meals. It is around 20 dollars for the dish, but I would classify that as a good value when you consider how much food you get. On the opposite side, I swapped the maduros out for fries. These...were not good. The fries tasted stale, hard, and not appealing at all. While the portion size was high, the appeal was not. The sauce that came with these was interesting at least. Overall, I think this is a very strong core dish at an impressive portion. Would recommend sticking with the plantains as a side though. 8.5/10

    I heard someone at my hairdresser mention this place having the only decent Cubano in the city…read more They had lived in Miami and found this place to be the most authentic - so we had to go. I haven't had a real Cubano but if it's like what we had at Cafe con Leche then I may need to book a flight. It was so good! We started with a small shot of espresso and moved on to a pair of tasty sandwiches. A Cubano for him and a marinated chicken sandwich for me. Our server was drifting between Spanish and English and greeted a number of the customers like old friends. Always an excellent sign.

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    MexiCuban - Cochinita Pibil Bowl.

    MexiCuban

    4.0(103 reviews)
    23.5 mi
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    Happy hour. Had a good selection. Pretty reasonable price…read more Waitress was super friendly.

    Stepping into Mexicuban isn't just a dining experience; it's a passport to culinary…read morecross-pollination. This isn't your average taco spot--it's where the bold, tangy soul of Cuban cuisine meets the fresh, vibrant heart of Mexican street food. And the results? Nothing short of spectacular. While their menu is full of unexpected delights, the tacos are the undeniable stars of the show.The Perfect Blend of Mojo and MasaWhat sets Mexicuban apart is its fearless approach to fusion. Every taco is a masterclass in balance, utilizing scratch-made tortillas as the canvas for complex, slow-cooked flavors. You won't find tired, generic fillings here; instead, you get fillings deeply rooted in tradition, elevated by the opposing culture.The absolute must-try is the Lechón Asado Taco. It features pork that has been marinated for hours in a bright, tangy mojo (Cuban garlic-citrus sauce) before being slow-roasted until it practically melts. The kitchen then adds a genius counterpoint: a spicy, smoky salsa roja and a scattering of finely chopped, crunchy white onion and cilantro, finishing it with a squeeze of fresh lime. The result is a perfect textural symphony--tender, fatty pork against crisp toppings, and citrus brightness cutting through the savory richness.Beyond the Classic FillingsWhile the Lechón Asado is legendary, the variety keeps you coming back. The Ropa Vieja Taco, featuring shredded beef braised in tomatoes and bell peppers, is rich and savory, paired beautifully with a quick-pickled Cuban onion relish that adds a necessary crunch and tang. Even their vegetarian options, like the Sweet Plantain and Black Bean Taco, feel inventive, utilizing the starchy sweetness of the plantains to complement the earthy black beans, all tied together by a mild, creamy avocado crema.Each tortilla, clearly made by hand, has that beautiful, slightly chewy texture and corn flavor that defines an authentic taco. They hold up perfectly to the generous, juicy fillings without ever becoming soggy.Final Verdict: Go, Try, DevourMexicuban doesn't just make amazing tacos; they make tacos that tell a story--a story of two cultures meeting on a small, perfectly grilled corn vessel. If you are looking for a flavor adventure that delivers excitement and deep, comforting satisfaction in equal measure, look no further. Mexicuban's tacos are revolutionary and easily earn a spot among the best in the city. Just be warned: you won't be able to stop at one.Rating: 5/5 Stars

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    Havana Sweets Bakeshop

    4.6(17 reviews)
    8.5 miFremont

    I've had a fascination with Cuban culture and cuisine after watching a SIFF film called, Cuban Food…read moreStories, back in 2019. Never been to Miami, FL either. I miss Cuban focused businesses that have closed such as Paladar, Geo's, and Papa Chango. The latter had created a major void to have Cuban style coffee and pastelitos, those light flaky cheese or fruit filled pastries. Havana Sweets Bakeshop has been a bookmark for awhile. I finally had the opportunity to leave SLU via Westlake and detoured to Fremont's Peace Love and Happiness plant shop, where Havana Sweets Bakeshop has a coffee cart located on Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sun from 10am-4pm (3/1/24). Parking is always a challenge in Fremont, and eventually I gave up and parked in the loading zone out front. I was warmly greeted with a smile by the gentleman at the coffee cart. That was uplifting after a long work week and major sleep deprivation. Since it was coming up on 3pm, luckily there were a few pastries left. So I ordered one guava pastelito and a cafecito as my afternoon merienda. Nice pleasant convo and shortly thereafter left with the goods. I found another parking spot and took in the sunbreak and waterway view. Took a sip of the cafecito, so smooth, creamy, and hit the spot. The pastelito was spot on - light, flaky and in the middle a nice portion of guava filling. Delicious! So worth the wait and was able to finally to relax after another long work week. Great way to start the weekend with a pleasant experience from Havana Sweets Bakeshop.

    a spot i frequent inside of the peace love & happiness plant shop…read more moving from miami to seattle was tough. i definitely was missing the cafecito & cuban desserts until a friend told me about this place. i actually got to try them when they were popping up in capitol hill wayyy back, which was awesome. the two owners are also super cool guys! one of them bakes all the desserts and the other makes the coffee. they have pastelitos with all the staple flavors: queso, guayaba, a combo of both, and then there is also a dulce de leche that is just awesome. it's the perfect pastry to go with the awesome cafecito. i really feel like i'm back in miami when i come by since they're a sort-of pop-up, they've also experimented with different items they don't always have. my favorites were the medianoche sandwich (of course), flan, and the churro cheesecake. at the time of writing, they are on a hiatus with an intention to launch again -- hopefully sooner rather than later. i find myself missing miami and wanting cafecito most on some of more grey and gloomy days here. when they're back, i suggest y'all go running.

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