Hello there Sarah, thanks for bringing your great dining question to planDisney!
That is a tough decision because both
Paseo and
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio in the
Downtown Disney District are delicious options!
The first factor for me would be
dining reservation availability and timing. Sometimes I can't get the exact time I'd like us to dine, so if there is one restaurant that has your ideal time and date to dine, then I would choose that one! You are able to make dining reservations up to 60 days in advance through the Disneyland site or
Disneyland app.
Another thing I'd take into consideration is if you have dined at either place before. Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio has been around longer than Paseo, so if you have never dined at Paseo but have at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, I would say try Paseo!
The final thing I would consider is the cuisine and menu. I love hearing that your kids would enjoy either option! My kids tend to be a bit more picky, so for my family, I would lean towards Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio for the Jazz Kitchen Smash Cheeseburger and Crispy Chicken Tenders. However, if it were just up to me, I would choose Paseo! I've had the pleasure of dining at Chef Carlos Gaytán's restaurant here in Chicago, and it's delicious, so I'd love to experience another meal from one of his restaurants.
It truly comes down to personal preference Sarah, you really cannot go wrong with either choice! I hope you're able to secure the dining reservation for your trip, and don't hesitate to
come back and ask me any other questions for your trip. I'm here to help!
Have a magical day,
Melissa