"Of course my brother"

To add more to the backstory: Paseo originally went bankrupt because its employees filed a lawsuit against the company alleging Paseo owed a significant amount in wages and overtime pay that they refused to pay to its employees and that they failed to abide by labor laws regarding breaks and meals. Racial discrimination was also brought in the lawsuit in regarding how Lorenzo Lorenzo, owner of Paseo at the time, treated his employees, particularly Hispanic ones. During the investigation, it was discovered Paseo owed a lot to its vendors and to utilities as well. The debt had accumulated so much that Lorenzo Lorenzo was forced to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy and liquidate its assets in order to pay back all of its creditors and the wages owed to its workers. Interestingly, the debt owed was relatively small compared to the amount of revenue Paseo pulled in each year--in total, the debt owed amounted to over $30,000 dollars whereas Paseo grossed $2 million in annual sales (before they filed bankruptcy). During the liquidation, there were a lot of bids for acquiring Paseo, but Lorenzo Lorenzo adamantly refused to sell the recipe. It's rumored Lorenzo would come in once a week to make the secret sauce that gave Paseo (and now Un Bien) its unique, citrusy flavor. After the liquidation was completed, Lorenzo, now free of debt, can open up another shop: Un Bien, now run by his sons.

"We do great food. They do great product, for sure." lol the rivalry is real

imagine this episode if the food was bad "this taste bad" "fosho my man" lol

As a local and regular of this location I can confirm that Mario is just as cool in real life as he is in this video. 10/10 class act always holds a great conversation too. This place is the real deal

I don’t know how much this sandwich has changed since the original owner left paseo but I went here back around 2009 and got the Cuban roast pork sandwich with a side of beans and rice and it was by far the best meal I’ve ever had. It was SO GOOD that it truly put me into a euphoric state, I literally felt high, like a giddy feeling that you get from opiates. Not even kidding, it was so delicious that I had an overwhelming emotional reaction to it and cried tears of happiness. I know most people will probably read this and think I’m a weirdo but I don’t care, I have to give this masterpiece of food the credit it’s due. The pork was the juiciest, most tender, most flavorful meat I’ve ever tasted. The caramelized onions were plump, sweet, so flavorful I could’ve eaten them plain and loved it, they almost tasted like the perfect mix between a fruit and a vegetable, sweet and savory in the best possible way, the sauce was tangy and creamy, just another layer of amazing flavor on the sandwich. Lastly it was all served on the most crispy on the outside, soft on the inside roll ever, just perfectly toasted to a godly level. Not to mention the beans and rice, both cooked to absolute perfection and the black beans were flavored like nothing else, you could taste a ton of spices and bay leaf, but it wasn’t spicy, just perfectly seasoned. AMAZING. I wish everyone on earth could try the meal I had that day.

Excellent editing when Ryan of Paseo was trying to say nice things about Un Bien. 😂👍 Fantastic looking sandwiches all. Damn.

At 1:15. That chicks super snag of that sauce bottle. Sickkkkk

It was really bothering me how that lady at the back kept looking back geez

Lucas = food storytelling genius

Lucas, I discovered your series here on Eater just recently. I just want to say that you're a great host, probably the best in Eater.

Much respect for picking a sandwich and not sitting on the fence like most food shows do👊

love the back stories on the restaurants. Always interesting.

so lucky to live a few miles from both locations. thanks for another great episode, Lucas!

I might just buy a Toyota to keep this show going

Who else is sad that he didn't plug the "FALLS OFF THE BONE!" lady clip from LA? :D Even still, as always, great job and keep up the great work Lucas!

Thank you for a great video and seeing you guys reply to comments is so awesome. I wish I could give more than 1 thumbs up.

These are truly excellent.

awesome review as usual. thanks for always making me hungry at 2am :)

Great show and host! Keep them coming

Went to Paseo in early 2014. I think it was the best thing I ate in Seattle. Was quite saddened it had closed down due to the owners not paying wages to their workers. Glad to see it's back! Keep up the good work Lucas!

Hey Lucas, saw you in Westworld! Should have hopped on that tang bruh!

Love your videos. And the cornnn! Loved it.

Had some leftover pulled pork and torta rolls and made some caramelized onions ribbons (along with mayo and pickled jalapenos) and made me a sandwich inspired by this and it was one of the greatest sandwiches I've eaten.

My boyfriend and I went to Un Bien and loved it!! I got the pork sandwich and it was delicious..esp. the onions. The lettuce somehow stayed crispy and the bread was soft. Definitely going again! Thanks for showing this. :)

That cashier is a human seattle

I went to Un Bien yesterday and the Caribbean Roast sandwich was awesome! Absolutely messy but delicious! I really wanted to try the corn but it’s off season...I will be going back!

These videos couldn't come at a better time. I'm back in Seattle and I'm totally hitting up the places in this version of dining on a dime.

I have to say, on some of these videos you have people always eyeing you but good job on keeping your cool and making awesome videos!

Appreciate that you didn't cop out with, they're both the best and showed some honesty.

Love your show my dude!

idk why I love watching this guy do these reviews

Architecture nerd here. Love ure shirt Lucas!!! And hey love the show as always 👍

great series. can't wait for 2017

I come back to this video here and there and fantasize about this sandwich. It looks crazy

OK. I got it...Tom Hanks and Jet Li had a baby...

Thank you for all the great places you brought us to. Looking forward to 2017 and MORE!! Happy New Year Lucas and your team!

Well, I'm glad I got to go to the original Paseo before it closed, in May, 2014, and a couple of months before it closed that year. I had the Cuban Roast on the second visit, but on the first visit, I had the incredible Havana Seared Scallops sandwich, and the one with the pork roast, and smoked ham and swiss. I think that was called The Midnight Cuban Press, or something.

That first bite was awesome. Since I'm no where near Seattle, I might have to try it at home.

always get hungry when I watch😁

Wow, this is the longest segment. More of this length please.

such a great job again, lucas

You know, I think you should have tried the #2 at Paseo -- the grilled pork loin. That's my favorite one there. I definitely like it more than the roast which has that pulled pork texture which is only ever ok to me no matter how many times I try it in its various renditions across the southern US.

I was the Chef at a small kitchen & beer place. We knew there was a "silent" partner (the $$ guy) but the day to day owner was very knowledgeable about beer. The kitchen/menu was mine to run/create, the place brought in TONS of money per sq. ft. After two years there was an ownership dispute, first the very informed and professional "beer masters" left. Shortly after I left. The deep pockets "silent owner" replaced us easily....1 year later the place went bankrupt. I was "texted" about 2 months after I left by the new chefs (friends of mine) how to make the staple menu items (sauces, marinades, what kind of potatoes EVERYTHING). Front of the house never trained anyone and I never wrote down a single recipe. The day to day owner told us not to when we first started. It was a great place but sadly great things never last at their peak.

More Dining on a Dime! Please!

oh that looks so good. Im digging the duck tail cut. Bringing it back yo!

I shouldn't have watch this at 3am. I'm hungry.

Omg Lucas... That looks like great eating!!

Great video, Lucas. More of the same would be great. Can never go wrong with high-end-yet-substantial sandwiches.

Wish I would have known about this place when I was in Seattle months ago!

Mario is one of my favorite humans ever! Always so happy and always remembers you no matter how often you come back! Paseo is hot garbage now. Minimal care put into their sandwiches, and the pork is fucking dry as hell almost all the time. Ryan is just cashing in on the paseo name. Any real Seattleite will tell you Un bien is where the true experience is.

damn right behind my house too. so hungry!

Just curious, when you film in places where people will be in the shot like in Un Bien with the 2 group of ladies in the background, do you give them a heads up?

Lucas! Are you still in Seattle? Would love to show you some more amazing eateries. Huge fan of Eater and your series, been watching since day 1 :)

9:17 nice reference to drunk canadian girl, hey lucas i am wondering had you met her in canada?

Mario seems the type of dude you wanna smoke with

There is no debate. Un Bien is the best. It's as good as Paseo used to be because that's what it is; the old paseo. When locals come into town after hearing about paseo, they go to what paseo is now but they should be going to Un Bien.

Lucas, my mannn👋🏼

haLLo its me at QUETTA form Balochistan my IMAM he say pls ENJOYY what we no EAT thank U v.niceLEY

Lucas Peterson PLEASE VISIT PHILIPPINES THIS YEAR :D I'd love to see you try everything that Filipino cuisine has to offer. It is so underrated. Happy eating. :)

un bien will always top paseos IMO i love both but grabbing a sandwhich from un bien then hitting up chucks hop shop in the summer for a brew is just amazing

For the record, there are some original staff members at both locations. Haven't been back to the original Paseo location since it reopened, but I go to Un Bien all the time. So damn good. Dude is right, the steak sandwich is fuckin' bomb. I've had most things on the menu and haven't been disappointed yet. It is true, we are sandiwch rich here in Seattle.

Good for the guy who made sure to keep open Paseo. Awesome for hiring back the original staff! And saving jobs.

Damn...I have to make it up to this place soon...looks too good.

It seems every restaurant in Seattle has a significant story to it!

Falls of the booooooooooone

yummy and I'm hungry

I'm drooling over those caramelized onions instead of the pork, steak, or chicken thighs etc. Looks too good my man! 😂

awesome episode!!! Of COurse My Brotha

is there a way to like more than once ?

i love this guy

Wow Lucas loved that corn. I don't remember seeing Lucas finish anything on this show.

Lucas saying "Hey dude" is going to be my morning alarmclock. Could this guy be anymore loveable?

I lost it with the Acorn line 😂

I don't get why people feel the need to so obviously stare at him, it's so rude. Is it so weird that he's just recording a video review for this food?

Would have been cool to hear why the customers like to eat at the respective shops. But either way, all of the sandwiches look so delicioussss

Those onions look so good!

"Like a famous person once said , falls off the bone." 😂

Si Señor Dale Una Mordida Grande Al Corn ...I Love Corn 2....jeje well my Last Name says it All!! Saludos Lucas y Buen Provecho😄😄

That looks good

Damn I need these sandwiches.

If you go back you have to try Geo's Cuban sandwitches.

Unfortunately My sandwich I received from Paseo was small with like one onion. I was so disappointed. I used to love that place.

When are you coming back!?

"numba one fasho"

So when's the San Diego episode going to air?

DO DINING ON A DIME BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA PLEASE!

The sandwiches at both spots looks delicious.

Un Bien's Caribbean Roast is one of the finest sandwiches ever made.

Paseo the best sandwich, travelled from Australia to sample it👍👍👍👍👍👍

2:10 lmao they all turned around😂😂

Haha. Yes, they are incredibly messy. Thanks for showing everyone how awesome Seattle food scene is.

Makes me want to be in Seattle.

lol was gonna say here in Miami this is popular everywhere

I was waiting for Lucas getting jumped at Paseo :) joking .. thanks for sharing i now know of 2 more wonderful spots to check out in Seattle

Lol akorn, so obvious but id never make the connection -.- maybe if id say it out loud to a camera only

Like once a famous person said "falls of the bone" :D

The diners in the back at un bien were distracting me :( thanks for the video

Lucas are you an architect or fan of architects? I see that lloyd Wright shirt!

I've eaten at Paseo twice now at their location near the ballpark. As good as their sandwiches are, I don't know if it's worth putting up with the rudeness of the employees and the wait time (even when it's not busy).