El Paisano Restaurant Reopens
El Paisano
GOOD NEWS! El Paisano Rosticeria Restaurant has re-opened. We, who had loved the wonderful roast chickens and other wonderful foods from El Paisano, were aghast when it suddently closed up. Rumours abounded that the business was not doing well, that internecine family battles had led to closure, that the place was being remodelled, that the mafia was asking for it’s investment back (ok that is not true). But my colleague, Justin of Full Tilt Ice Cream and I were heartbroken. We love this place. We loved it so much we offered free coffees and ice creams to encourage people to patronize El Paisano. To say, that we are happy, thrilled and completely elated that our favorite Rosticeria is mild understatement. Chicken tacos, barbacoa and carne asada burritos for everyone. And yes, we’ll take the Negra Modelos as well. Herein is a part of Full Tilt’s review of El Paisano:
El Paisano at 15th Ave. SW and Roxbury SW
The area I grew up in LA was predominantly Mexican, and poor. MY parents, and I swear this is true, would open up a paper when it was time for a new apartment, and just pick the cheapest place. We lived in Compton, Silver lake, Echo Park (before it was trendy), Santa Ana, even when we moved to Huntington Beach it was in the Hispanic area that was known as Slater Slums. In all those neighborhoods I became familiar with Rosticerias, even if it was an EL Pollo Loco. See, my parents are from the midwest, and if is anything they know well, it is their way around a yard bird and pork. We ate at all of the local chicken joints. Cesars on Atlantic and 65, Pablo’s on Alameda, Pollo Macho on Wilshire, even Rosco’s ( which is not Mexican, but makes a mean fried chicken and waffle platter). When I first moved to Seattle, one of the things I missed most was Mexican food. I craved El Pollo Loco, the bottom of the barrel in LA. Mama’s in Belltown, and Bimbo’s on the hill is crap food. Not just not authentic, just crap food. I was amazed when I found White Center. So much good food, in one little area, and the rest of Seattle had no idea it even existed. Rosticeria y Cocina El Paisano is the best in chicken. It is owned by the butcher shop two doors down. Sure, the carnitas is better at Del Rio. I can get an equal burrito at the bus for less. As far as chicken goes, Paisano is king.
Marinated in an adobe chili mix, and then flame roasted. Crsipy skin, and a juicy bird. The sides are simple, and plentiful. Rice, beans and a simple salad. Shining right next to that crispy bird is the house made salsas. Most Mexican places in Seattle seem to have a can opener as their main tool is salsa prep. Not these guys. I have become leery of Salsa Verde since moving to Seattle, but Paisano’s have nailed it. Flamed roasted tomatillos and just the right amount of chili heat from the peppers to compliment the food. They are now serving Breakfast as well as lunch and dinner, so the next time you venture out to eat, stop by this place.
LOCATION: El Paisano is located at 9615 -15th Ave. SW, Seattle 98106 They are just off the intersection of 15th Ave. SW and Roxbury (across the street from Bartell Drugs).
Phone: (206) 763-0368
Don’t take our opinion for it (although we are best qualified to judge R from West Texas and J from Southern Cali)
http://www.seattleweekly.com/locations/rosticeria-y-cocina-el-paisano-358083/
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/1/1421316/restaurant/West-Seattle/Rosticeria-y-Cocina-El-Paisano-Seattle
http://srs.mediawebconnect.com/Rosticeria%20y%20Cocina%20El%20Paisano/10453
Show them some love and you will happier for it.
El Paisano Rosticeria
Tags: El Paisano, Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken
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July 21st, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Wonder if they have air conditioning?