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Los Costenos

4.5 (41 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Pork Shoulder Sandwich
Generous Y.

Los Costenos is a hidden gem that is a strong contender for best Caribbean sandwich in the Seattle area. I believe it's better than Paseo, but slightly under Un Bien or Bongos. However, Los Costenos is cheaper, has validated parking, and rests near other options for picky eater friends, dessert, or drinks. In that regard, the overall experience here is better. A hard toss up for sure though, I'd recommend all of them! Service here is phenomenal. I ordered two pork shoulder sandwiches. I wanted another one to go but they ran out of bread. That's a lesson to come early. There was meat and I could have got a wrap, but they couldn't recommend it. In case you're curious or are hoping for low carb, it may be worth asking about substitutions because it seems like they're flexible. However, I'd highly recommend the sandwiches above all else. Pork Shoulder Sandwich - the bread was delicious and toasted to perfection. On top was a generous serving of tender, juicy, slow cooked pork with flavorful caramelized onions, garlic aioli, and jalapenos. All of these elements were rich in flavor, pairing perfectly. To top it all off, a clean piece of lettuce cleansed the palette and cut some oil. I struggled to bite the sandwich which says a lot about the size and amount of content.

Side Rice and Seafood - $10.   Super cheap and delicious.  Has a bit of a spicy kick.
Joe H.

I think this is my 4th or 5th updated review of this place. I have been coming here since their very very beginning and yes, they are still awesome and their prices still are the most affordable amongst all the food options here, especially for the portions you get. Service is always nice and fast. Their prices went up on a couple of items but honestly I always wondered how they were able to sell so low anyway. Especially their Nachos (it used to be $8.50 and now it's $9.50 - still pre-pandemic level price). Their Garlic Shrimp Sandwich is amazing! Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Concession counter with menu options.
King R.

I accidentally stumbled upon Los Costenos while heading to the market in search of a small snack during my commute. Los Costenos was the first vendor located at the intersection of S Weller Street and 5th Ave S. After briefly reviewing the menu, I was particularly interested in the tofu options, including the sandwich, fajita wrap, and plate. I decided to go with the wrap. Overall, the wrap was above average. The tofu was fine, but it needed more marinade or seasoning, and the veggies were flavorful. I would rate it a 3.4 out of 5 overall, but it wasn't bad. The price was in line with the cost of living in Seattle, at $11. However, it was pretty massive in size, so it may have been a steal. Since there was only one vendor, the preparation and wait times combined were about 10 to 15 minutes. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, and I would consider having it again..

Chicken plate
Cin-Yee S.

Amazing! Even better than Un Bien (let alone Paseo, which I have left alone for years). Hidden in the end corner of the Uwajimaya food court. Order the pork shoulder supreme ($11) - best deal in the city! Then a seafood in red sauce over rice and a huli huli chicken plate to enjoy later. I'm thinking about getting another sandwich tomorrow. Just go now.

Inside
Skye P.

Located inside of Uwajimaya, first booth on the left when you enter the food court from the 5th & Weller entrance! Across from Jardín Tea. No "restaurant seating" bc it's a food court, but food court seating is first come first serve - lots of lil tables, bigger groups id recommend planning to find somewhere to eat outside - plenty of benches and cute spots by the fountain on 5th. Decent prices for the area and a fun mix up if you get Asian cuisine a lot in the area. Caribbean spot with Latin influence for sure. Sandwiches are messy, but fresh, hot, and flavorful as it gets!!! Grab extra napkins or prepare to wipe your hands on your pet or loved ones, dealers choice. Super fast, easy to carry, def going back!

Pork shoulder supreme sandwich
Stephanie T.

Los Costeños is located in the Uwajimaya food court. The pork shoulder sandwich was delicious and very flavorful. The sandwich comprises of pork shoulder, garlic aioli, jalapenos, cilantro, onions, sliced of ham, and Swiss cheese. The portion was a good size to share between two people. It also didn't take very long for our order to be ready. The food court has a good amount of tables and chairs. It is a great spot for lunch if you're looking for great food.

Nachos w/ Pork
Jacques I.

Yeah, dawg, this is an awesome spot in the Uwajimaya food court in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood. After reading reviews from Yelpers I trust (Connie A. and Bryan K.!), I had to check out this casual eatery that's reminiscent of Un Bien and Paseo. But I think this place is better. As mentioned, this is a food vendor in the food court of Uwajimaya, so with that said, it's a stand. Seating can be found in the center of the food court, or just get takeout like many of the patrons do here. I visited Los Costenos on a weekday around lunch time and the place was swarming. There was a wait for the food, which is always a good sign since everything was prepared when ordered. Similar to the menus of Paseo and Un Bien, they have baguette sandwiches, bowls and a pulled pork that seems to be their specialty. I read wonderful words about the pork supreme sandwich, which I was tempted to get. However when I went up to the counter to order, I saw that they had a special for nachos for less than $10, with your choice of pork or chicken. Done deal! I ordered the nachos with pork. I ordered this entrée as takeout and it was hefty! When I opened the container, the nachos were STACKED with pork, sauce, beans, cheese, peppers and a crema drizzle. Tortilla chips were underneath the goodness. Therefore, I recommend eating these nachos ASAP as the tortilla chips smothered in the goods will soften, so the crunch factor may get lost. However, even with the softened tortilla chips, it was delicious! The pulled pork here is waaaayyyyy better than Paseo's, as it was tender and very flavorful. It was also a huge portion, so truly, this is an amazing deal! I'm glad to have discovered Los Costenos and would happily eat here again. Pork supreme next time!

Fish fajitas wrap
Huong L.

We wanted something light and decided to try this place out in the food court area of uwajimaya. We got the fish fajitas wrap which was $11. I definitely like that they put a lot of veggies in them and not the typical salad/lettuce either. There was zucchini, and squash, etc. The fish portion was a little small and I do wish there was more flavoring as the whole thing was a little bland. Service was fast and good as well. Overall pretty good, I do want to check out their sandwiches next time as it looks good

Pork Shoulder Supreme Sandwich

I've had un bien and I've also had the OG paseo before the owner changed. The first bite had me feeling giddy! This is gonna sound crazy and I may get some eye rolls for this... but I THINK THIS PLACE IS BETTER THAN BOTH! Every bite was filled with succulent tender marinated pork and the amount of meat you get was HUGE. Just to give an idea I usually need two of the un bien Caribbean roast sandwiches to be satisfied, but one sandwich from here and I'm good to go. I paid about $13-15 after tax n tip at the time of this review. Absolutely worth it for this sandwich! It was so good that I bought two more so that my siblings could enjoy them. The owner is kind and friendly please do yourself a favor and go here!

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Finally remembered to order here and the Garlic Fish wrap was Amazing! So flavorful- I will definitively be trying other menu items

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