Fruit Palace

Finally had the chance to try this place. A cousin of mine grew up in the area and has always told…read moreme to come but I just now had the chance. I had the New Yorker and when I asked I didn't know what brea to pick so I was recommended sourdough with provolone cheese. I devoured the sandwich it was so good. Everyone here is so nice with service and the customer in mind. You can tell they remember the returning customers when someone comes in to pick up an order and they mention, "you remember" pertaining to a specific way they like an order. Heads up, it's cash only

Hands-down, best deli in San Diego! Family owned, and the owners are there all the time greeting…read moreevery customer and making sure everyone is happy. I think they knew the name of every customer that was in there, and the place was packed. It's located in the back of a office park, parking is a little tight, but I didn't have trouble finding a spot. It's cash only business so bring those dollars. Every sandwich there was made to order, looked amazing, tasted delicious and was reasonably priced. They had plenty of seating inside and some chairs outside. It was a really relaxed atmosphere and really felt like everyone knew each other. If I worked or lived closer, I would be here every day.

Fresh flowers on tables at Beyer Deli!

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.6(14 reviews)

2.3 mi

First time at this Jersey Mike's and was in the area. They do run a special at this location after…read more5 pm for Buy 1 Get 1 50% off. The computer systems are set up to start at 5pm so no earlier sneaking the dealio. They had cut the meat fresh in front of your eyes, and the selection of veggies deems very fresh. The staff was nice, the inside was very clean and we beat the dinner time. The sandwiches came with mayo and mustard and was very tasty. Would come back.

I had a very disappointing experience at Jersey Mike's. The service was very poor from start to…read morefinish. The employees were not friendly, did not smile, and didn't make me feel welcome. I specifically asked for my sandwich to be toasted, but it was not prepared the way I requested. The sandwich was not good, and the quality did not meet my expectations. While preparing my order, the employee was busy talking with another customer instead of paying attention to my order. Overall, the service was unprofessional, the food was disappointing, and the experience was far below what I expected. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and improves both the customer service and the quality of the food

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Tropical Fruits

4.6(86 reviews)

2.0 mi•Otay

Place is permanently closed I drove there to find it gone…read more I went up a little further to a Mex restaurant called Plaza something and had a beef torta, it was alright

Closed the beginning of this year! The business had been around for decades and has unfortunately…read moreretired. No new location.

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Breakfast Bagel

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4.3(306 reviews)

0.9 mi•Palm City

Had the All American Sandwich and it was Amazing! A half lasted me 3 days lol. It was huge…read more Portions were great. Customer service has always been top tier. Thanks guys !

Pretty good I guess. The name doesn't raise my expectations, but they have a lot of options and the…read morequality is not bad. And the portions for some of their subs are massive. I should come here more instead of Jersey Mike's.

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House Of Cuban Flavor

4.6(995 reviews)

2.4 mi•Otay

Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreAtmosphere: 3/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 5/5 Price: $ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes ADA access: yes Dogs: outside Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: authentic Cuban food. Friendly staff. Affordable prices. Cons: the parking lot is a little sketchy so be careful where you park.

The last time I visited this business, it was still called Los Pollos Rotisserie and Cuban Bakery…read more That shows you how long it has been because House of Cuban Flavor has been the name for more than a few years now under the same ownership. It's located in one of the middle suites between an auto parts store and a supermarket in an Otay strip mall of Chula Vista. Parking was plentiful as there were way more spaces in the lot than customers even at peak hours. There were a few tables placed on the sidewalk in front of the suite, but no seating was available inside. The coffee making station was to the right when you walked in. To the left of the service counter were glass displays containing the baked goods and desserts. Four small menu boards hung behind the counter. From left to right, the category on each board was Sandwiches, Cuban Specialties, Plates & Combos, and Bowls. Several trays in the display case were empty during my afternoon visit. The cashier ensured me that nothing was sold out. Items that were not displayed still could be ordered and made fresh by the kitchen. The Cuban Specialties were broken down further into Stuffed Potato Balls, Empanadas, and Pastries. Each offering cost $2.45 regardless of its composition. That was disappointing because I have encountered similar bakeries in which there were similar choices for less than $2 apiece. My order started with one of each of the potato balls (meat, spicy chicken, jalapeno & cheese) including a variety that wasn't listed (spicy pork). These were fried and then placed inside a cardboard takeout container. Each of the four had a slightly different color and/or texture to distinguish them from each other. The size was slightly smaller than a tennis ball. The meat filling was my favorite because it had the least heat as the other three contained noticeable spiciness. I also bought a meat empanada, a guava pastry, and a mango & cheese pastry. The pastry dough was light and flaky. The portion size was less impressive for $2.45. I recall when some of these were sold for one dollar less so the value has decreased over time. The fruit flavor of the guava and mango respectively was sweet but not over the top. For this recent experience at House of Cuban Flavor, I gave a 3.5 star rating.

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Tlaloc Deli

4.4(29 reviews)

2.9 mi

Today (10/24/24) I had a facial appointment at Bellus Academy, and had never been there before. My…read moresister was dropping me off and briefly pulled into a spot for this deli to let me out because it didn't appear that there was a way out of the parking lot in the back. I literally told my sister "oooh a deli, I want a torta after" and then I headed into Bellus. As I was walking in the owner of this deli confronted me telling me not to park there and I let him know I had just been dropped off and wouldn't be taking up any of his parking and he continued "the car, the car" so persistently I had to just about yell at him that she left and we weren't parked there. Mind you his establishment was completely empty at the time. Not that it would be an excuse if we did park there( which I would never do). Throughout my entire appointment I was thinking about how crazy he came at me and when I decided to mention it to the esthetician student doing my facial she mentioned she had ordered some tostilocos from him the day prior that came with apple on them (unusual) and that the cueritos on them were mushy and when she asked for her money back on them he had an attitude about it, which I believe given what I saw from him today. On my way out I stopped to let him know that I was a potential customer and he totally deterred me from patronizing his business. Oh and shocker: his place was still empty when I told him this and it was lunchtime. Interesting.

Very delicious pesto chicken torta. They have smoothies, fruit bowls, salsas, sandwiches (bread or…read moretortas). They have some chips and candy bars as well. Nice man that works here. Very accommodating. Call and order ahead. The parking lot is a bit congested as it shares the lot with the beauty school.

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Ichiban Sando

4.1(445 reviews)

7.6 mi

I had such a good experience at Ichiban Sando, my best friends were visiting and one of the places…read morethat they had seen online was Ichiban Sando. I loved that they had a pre-made sandos ready to grab and go, so we each grabbed our own boxes and a matcha. The box I had, included a shrimp sando, egg salad sando and a mango cream sando. I also ordered a large corn matcha, I am really into corn matchas. They also had, pork and chicken as an option for protein, an all fruit box and poke. They have hot food too, we'll definitely have to come back to try it. The shrimp sando was so good, super flavorful and whatever sauce they use I ended up using as a little dip for my egg sandwich. The fruit was really fresh, my mango still had a really good bite to it and it wasn't too sweet at all. My matcha, was delicious, I opted for the large because I was acting as tour guide. The matcha had good flavoring and the corn was not at all overpowering, perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be craving that matcha and whenever I'm in National city I'll definitely have to check them out. The service here was super friendly and the the restaurant was really inviting, would definitely recommend!

1st time here and I enjoyed my Sando here. Tasted authentic like in Japan…read more Soft bread. Perfectly sweet cream and crunch and fresh fruit. Friendly staff Cute place, clean and organize

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Banh Mi Paris Express

4.5(175 reviews)

4.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

16 years in business

We've ordered their number one Banh Mi sandwich: Bánh Mì Đặc biệt - their House Special "featuring…read morebuttery whipped mayo, chicken liver pâté, two types of ham, pickled carrot, daikon, cilantro, jalapeño, with their signature soy sauce." We really enjoyed their #1 Banh Mi sandwich, which was fresh, tasty, and surprisingly healthy, with such a satisfying crunch. The sandwich meat wasn't fatty at all, thank goodness. The sandwich was reasonably priced at around $8 with tax, and it was such a refreshing meal for my boyfriend & me to enjoy in the middle of the summer heat. Not only was our House Special sandwich prepared and served quickly; we originally thought that our House Sprcial Bánh Mi was going be served warm. We were very satisfied with trying their sandwiches for our very firs time! I also noticed that Banh Mi Paris Express also carried to-go drinks, chiken egg rolls and other ready-to-go foods, which makes it especially convenient for busy individuals and families who are always on the go! Forgot to take a photo of our sandwich! Make sure to give this place a try for lunch sometime soon, they typically close at 4pm. Head's up - * there's ample amount of free parking within this shopping plaza, which is such a relief.

I was super excited to try this spot as it's a banh mi spot I wouldn't have to drive 20+ mins for…read more I got this crispy pork belly banh mi and the cha lua banh mi. The crispy pork belly was indeed crispy even after a drive home. I just wished it had a little more flavor. The cha lua banh mi was decent, but I wasn't a fan of how they added 2 small cuts to make it look like there was more.

House special $7.49

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Happy Life Organics Veggie Deli

4.5(22 reviews)

2.3 mi

Best place to stop in and grab a healthy bite. You make your own salad, wraps, tortas, etc. I…read morehighly recommend the veggie wrap. This is going to be one of my regular spots. They are in the process of remodeling, and I expect it to be very nice. The shop is really neat, had a lot of interesting things for sale.

Best vegetarian wrap I've had in years. Hummus, chipotle mayo, avocado, queso fresco and lots of…read moreveggies. Congratulations to the cook, she is wonderful!

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Las Ricas Tortas 2

4.1(30 reviews)

1.3 mi

For almost a year now, My wife and I come here every week or every other week, and we have tried…read moremany items: Chamango, Strawberry Agua Fresca, Oreo Milkshake, Acai Smoothie, Mazapan Shake, etc. Very top quality food and service as well. Highly recommend anyone who's looking for refreshments or has a sweet tooth lol. Perfect spot. So good. Very cool nice people too. Ambience super chill.

Great customer service, professional and friendly. Cute backdrop to do a photo shop. PLENTY of…read moreoptions on the menu. You cant go wrong w the acai bowls. Give this place a go if you're in the area.

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KE D.

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29

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18 years ago

Had to meet a client here for a lunch meeting. I was not sure what to expect...but it was great. The lunch combo with half a sandwich (which is huge) and fruit salad is great. The fruit salad is fresh, topped with cottage cheese and honey. I would have never seen the place or given it a second look but I stop here when ever I am visiting my client. read more

Seth A.

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12

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14 years ago

Been here twice and the second time I went I had a really bad experience. I ordered a juice and Half way through I started to feel sick. It made me nauseated and I vomited a couple of times. After all that I couldn't stand the smell of the juice at All. Disgusting...never again. read more

De-Anna D.

139

8

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8 years ago

They have pretty good smoothies and the prices are pretty good and the place is pretty clean so I couldn't complain not my number one go to but it's cool place to go when I'm in the area read more

Naro M.

227

54

29

11 years ago

The meal is good as the service. Milk shakes and fruit salad are my favorite. The staff give a good customer service.

Chelle R.

201

41

17

15 years ago

...I've only been here once...and I must say, the CHAMANGO is a must!!!!...i'll def go back when I'm in SD again!...

Dulce M.

112

1

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8 years ago

They take for ever to serve you. Ordered a 1/2 sandwich and salad and was waiting for more then 30min

Cloud C.

209

53

9

14 years ago

I got sick after I had a "healthy" shake from here. I wish I could give it half a star.

David M.

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3

0

3 years ago

The food is amazing and very affordable with great service. ( I recommend the tortas )

Griselda D.

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1

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7 years ago

All good & fresh fruit nice people.

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