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    Desert Deli

    4.4 (329 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    DESERT DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Phantom Italian
    Willy T.

    I think this place is pretty cool because of how well it connects to the local area with their decor and menu item names. I ordered a Beef 52 Cheesesteak to-go on a Thursday afternoon and it was ready in 5 minutes. It comes in a pretty nice box and has a pickle. It honestly didn't hit the spot because I the cheese was a bit too sharp and overpowered the meat. The meat itself was good though. I really wanted to try an Italian so I came back another day and ordered a Phantom Italian. It's a pretty good sandwich but it pains me to say that so thought the Italian from Jersey Mikes tasted better. I also think that it's important to support local businesses so I don't mind coming back for more.

    Pastrami on Rye
    Cesar D.

    A great find today, we stopped by the Desert Deli, its located on W. Ave L. Don't let the exterior full you, its a gem of a deli, full of many varieties of sandwiches and salads. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The interior has ample seating with about 6 table or so. You order at the counter top, they have several huge menu boards to choose from. chips, drinks, salads like mac salad, potato salad or larger green salads are some of the options. The two sandwiches we tried were the Hungry Italian and the Pastrami Brisket The Hungry Italian was full of prosciutto,capicola, mortadela, Pepperoni, Sweet peppers, provolone cheese,pepperoncinis, red onion, lettuce mayo, red wine vinegar in a soft roll, tons of meat, lots of flavor, a must try. This is one of the better Italian sandwiches I have tried in my life, the only thing that would make it more epic is a spicier pepper vs sweet. I was also surprised that they only offered a single size, for the 18 bucks, great sandwich but a bit on the expensive side, it seemed a bit much, would be nice to have a half size as an option, maybe there is but they did not offer it as an option. The other sandwich was the Pastrami Brisket on Rye, nice layer of cheese and Pastrami on perfectly grilled rye bread , with a pickle and a side mac salad with a lot of flavor. Each of the sandwiches were prepared very well, lots of cheese and meat layers, extremely hardy. A great spot for a sandwich.

    Samantha C.

    I definitely enjoyed this veteran owned sandwich spot. It's small spot with a few tables but they have plenty of choices. I love All the sandwiches we ordered. My son ordered one with a chipotle dressing that was so delicious. The smokiness was mmmmmmm! The pickles on the side def adds that extra zing you want. Def a must try little deli spot! So good!

    California Cheesesteak
    Christina W.

    My first impression was the ladies behind the counter were hustling. There were a few people inside but I could see online orders coming in. Everyone there, even the customers, were super friendly and it was very clean inside. They have a fantastic selection from drinks, to chips, to sandwiches. I decided to try two sandwiches. A California Cheesesteak Reuben Sandwich The Reuben was loaded with pastrami, the thousand island dressing was creamy and tasted amazing with the sauerkraut. The CA cheesesteak was insanely good! Personal favorite. The meat was so tender, the bread was nice and chewy, the bacon was smokey, the grilled onions added a slight sweetness, the tomatoes were fresh, I loved the addition of thousand island but the pickles, ya'll! I never realized how much I needed pickles on a cheesesteak sandwich. My goodness! Going forward, I'll eat the hot sandwiches at the restaurant as the bread softens due to the heat. But no regrets because they were fantastic! Btw... check out their board for their daily deals! If I would've paid attention, I would've ordered a panini and had $3 off.

    Corn beef, and pastrami sandwich
    Jeremy L.

    I had the pastrami corned beef combo and I would say this is the best pastrami sandwich I've had in the antelope Valley. It's boars head meat so for premade it's pretty good unfortunately I took the food to go so the bread was a bit soggy by the time I got home in Palmdale that being said, it was good bread. The meat portion was pretty generous better than most nowadays. My girlfriend got the Joshua salad and she liked it.

    Cheesy Meatball Sub

    Service was great ! Place was clean and organized Ordered a meatball sub ... was a bit pricey however it was a massive sandwich that could feed 2 people and was hot, cheesy, saucy and delicious !! Will be coming back to try the other sandwiches

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    This place is really good. The only problem is it's overpriced. They use high quality meat. Shit, I'll pay to play

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    2 years ago

    Good food and Veteran owned! We have been going here for quite awhile and they are consistently good.

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    3 years ago

    Best sandwich. Best service. Good energy. Clean restroom. What more can you ask for? Exactly.

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    The food is great and the staff is excellent. They take the time to put the sandwich together so each bite is perfect.

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    3 years ago

    The Phantom Italian cold sub was delicious! My entire family enjoyed their subs. We are definitely going back!

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    2 years ago

    Wow just wow first of many times I come here. The roast beef in the beef 2 bomber is so tender and so tasty. The aju is the cherry on top.

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    4 years ago

    Sandwiches are always Da Bomb here!! If u haven't tried them yet you are just short changing yourself

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    2 years ago

    Great sandwich shop with an Aviation theme. If you're looking for a good sandwich with fast service, give them a try!

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    3 years ago

    Fast and accurate and so yummy! I got the American club... was amazing!! I'll be back for sure.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing sandwiches. Highly recommend! We eat there when we come into town. Love the potato salad too

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    2 years ago

    Been coming in here for years the service is always so amazing only thing better is the food.!

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    4 years ago

    Good corned veef on rye, but a little pricey, otherwise I would have given it 5 stars.

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    They have plenty of salad options and I used oil/vinegar for my dressing.

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