#88 Philly Cheesesteak, added pepper jelly relish and jalapeños for an extra kick of heat. This sandwich is the best darn thing I've eaten in a while! The meat-to-cheese was on point and the onions were grilled to perfection! I travel for work, so I've been blessed to have had the chance to try iconic meals from all over the world. This sandwich was better than any other Philly I've ever had (even over the ones I've had from Philadelphia)! It was juicy, flavorful, and I didn't want it to end! If this place is far for you, just go. You will not regret making the trek. read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - #88. Steak Philly, added pepper relish and jalapeños for a little kick of heat. - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

It's kind of a hike to get to Lil Papi's from where I live, but I've made it a couple times and it is well worth the effort. Both times I've gotten the San Juan Tripleta and the Ultimate eaten half of each in the store and taken the other two halves home for later. The ingredients are fresh and tasty and the bread an excellent blend of crispy/chewy. I will definitely be back and am committed to trying two different sandwiches on the next visit! read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - 33. San Juan Tripleta left and 4. Ultimate right. The other half of each went home for later! - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Love this place. Their menu is amazing and their sandwiches always taste amazing! The bread is so fresh and the staff is always so courteous. It's the perfect place to eat whether it's lunch or dinner. I could go on and on, you have to try it for yourself! read more

Oh my goodness this place cost my eye today so I stopped in and had a number 77 and my sister had a number 97. The food was so fresh and good. The bread is amazing here ambience is very casual but clean the people behind the counter were very nice as well. Definitely a go to place you wanna eat everything! The price per sandwich is about $11 but it's definitely well worth it read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - This is the number 77 the chicken they also have it in pork.Amazing!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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I don't usually leave reviews based off DoorDash orders, but this place absolutely deserves one. I got the primo italiano and it was incredible from the first bite to the last. The bread was fresh and perfectly toasted, the meats were high quality and piled generously, and the flavors were balanced without being overwhelming. You can tell they care about what they're putting out. Even after delivery, everything held up really well, which says a lot. Nothing was soggy, everything tasted fresh, and it felt like something you'd get straight from the counter. The portion size was great and definitely worth it. If you're in CLT and thinking about trying Lil Papi's Italiano, do it. I'll absolutely be ordering again. read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - #30 Primo Italiano - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Lil papi has it going on! There's a large menu but the staff helped me decide what to choose based on what I like. The ambiance is a local spot, I noticed lots of people grabbing to go orders. I felt kind of "basic" when I ordered the grilled chicken club, because of all the "international" and unique options there were. But when my sandwich came out and I bit into it, it was far from basic. It was a top tier sandwich. The bread tasted freshly baked. Airy, crispy and soft. The marinated chicken was tender. What stood out the most though was the addition of the green sauce and honey chipotle sauce. It's a brilliant combo that worked so well with this sandwich. I didn't put the thing down once until I was finished it was so good. I also had the Dominican potato salad. While I'm not sure what made it Dominican, it's on par with all the other great potato salads I've had. Lil papi has gained itself a new loyal customer. I can't wait to try more! read more

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I have mixed reviews about this place. I ordered a salad and sandwich. The guy making the sandwiches seemed fairly new and had to ask a lot of questions about where he could find the items to make my sandwich. The sandwich was turkey, bacon, cheese, and I added sun-dried tomatoes and extra pickles. He refused to put the extra pickles on my sandwich because he said it would make it soggy. The bread comes from the next door Mexican bakery and is thick, so I asked again to let me be the judge of the sogginess. It wasn't soggy when I got home to eat it, nor did he include extra pickles on the side. For a deli, I didn't get the "deli" feel. I'd rather my meats be sliced kind of thinly, but the slice cuts were thick, which made the sandwich weight at least 3 pounds. It was heavy. I could barely eat half of it. Usually, that's a good thing, but it lacked flavor. I didn't taste any of their "lil papi's style" seasonings, even though that's how I ordered it, minus tomato. I felt like I was bothering the sandwich maker, so I didn't ask anymore questions after he told me he thought more than 2 pickles would be too many. The pickles tasted bread and butter, so I was okay that he didn't put more on there. I like dill pickles better. The ambience was okay for a small space. There were tables and chairs to sit inside and a few outside to enjoy the sunshine. Try it out and let me know what you thought! read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - First Time here! 11-14-2025 - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Was in town, hungry, and looking for something new to me. Lil Papi's popped up at the top of my Yelp search for "lunch near me." Cool! The kicker, however, was other members of my Yelp Posse of Pals had also been here and wrote great reviews. Thanks Ashley F, Victoria L, Edward P, Suzanne A, and Daniel P! I decided on the Buenos Aries with chips. Excellent sandwich, just OK Ruffles--I prefer a selection of small bags from which to choose. The Sammie was hot, juicy, and filled to the rafters. I liked it a lot. If I lived here, I could see myself working through their large and diversified international menu of subs, paninis, arepas, and quesadillas one delicious meal at a time. Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter scanning the menu for the next victim. Support local. Go here. read more

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Outstanding! Gotta love little papis. Fresh juicy steak piled on my buenos ares put me in a good mood so did the fresh toppings and freshly baked bread. Oh and it was perfectly seasoned, the sandwich was so good with the added chimichurri sauce. Just thinking of it is making me drool right now. 10/10 100/100 read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - 81. Buenos Aires - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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First time here I had the 97 Ny Chop Cheese. This sandwich was amazing. It was fresh and flavorful. The price is low for each sandwich. The service was great with recommendations and pace. The ambiance is warm and casual. read more

Once again Lil Papi's came through with stellar food! I had my usual banh mi sandwich and loved it so much! It's always perfect lol. This sandwich is such a flavor explosion!! It's so good I never want to order anything different. I also ordered their Greek salad and it was really good. Everything was chopped up into bite size pieces and that made it so much easier to eat and enjoy. Looooove this place!!! read more

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Obviously I've been living under a rock because I had never heard of Lil Papi's before today. I drive to the concord area about every other month, sometimes I don't stop because I'm headed to Charlotte but this time we stopped on our way back to Winston from Concord and wanted to grab dinner before it got too late. We didn't get there until almost 8pm on a Friday night and it was hopping with call in orders and people eating in. After checking out the huge menu we placed our order at the counter and took a seat. We ordered the NY chop cheese and the Buenos Aries. It took almost 30 min to get our food but like I mentioned before they were busy and I was patient. When it came it was hot and fresh. First bite of my NY Chop Cheese was the crunch of the roll and gooey beef, cheese and all the condiments. Plan on at least 6 napkins for this one! Every bite was dripping with sauce but the flavors were balanced and so good. The chop cheese I've had in New York City was served on a soft hoagie roll but I loved the crispy texture of the one served here at Lil Papi's. My husbands Buenos Aries was a flavor bomb with the added bonus of the chimichurri sauce. It was super juicy and left a puddle of delicious juice on the paper he enjoyed dipping his last few bites in. Both sandwiches were generous portions and I didn't need any sides at all to be full and satisfied. Lil Papi's has such a huge menu though it would be a challenge to try everything. People were also grabbing cookies and other desserts they had to offer but we were too stuffed to even think about it this trip. I immediately told my son all about Lil Papi's so he could also give it a try sometime. read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - 81. Buenos Aires - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

I had Lil Papi for the 1st time tonight & it did not disappoint!! Both sandwiches were so good! Tasty & fresh! Bread was so good too! Would recommend! read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - Cheese steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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I have yet to have anything from here that is amazing! Everything is so good. You have to go here and start on your journey of sandwiches.

Another good experience at Lil Papi's. This is one of my favorite places to stop in for lunch around Concord. The vibe is relaxed and in nice days you can sit at the tables outside. The folks inside know their stuff and make your sandwich fresh. Basically, you place your order for one of many internationally themed sandwiches at the counter, you pay at the register and are given a number. A server brings your sandwich to the table. The star of this show is the bread. It's made in an adjacent bakery by hand and is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend Lil Papi's. read more

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First time at Lil Papi International Deli. Its a small but very clean deli. You can eat there or grab takeout. Everyone is very nice. It took me longer to order and they were patient. I had the bacon cheeseburger quesadilla which was very tasty. A bit greasy but tasty. The sandwiches looked really good. I plan to try one of them next time. Prices are reasonable for the portion you get. I will definitely be back. read more

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Phenomenal! This was probably the best sandwich Ive had since moving to Charlotte. They make their bread FRESH (they own the bakery next door). This obviously is a MASSIVE sandwich and could only eat half when I was dining in. I took the 2nd half togo for lunch the next day, and reheated so well! Bread wasnt soggy and everything tasted *almost* as good as day one. And a HUGE menu with a ton of options! Ample seating inside and is served relatively quickly! Even can enter a phone number for rewards!! Ive been preaching this place from the rooftops! read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - ##65 Pancho Villa Torta * with added pineapple sauce and pineapple chunks - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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I got the DT CheeseSteak and it was Excellent!! Great steak, jalapeños pepper jack cheese & peppers and onions on a grilled roll. Outstanding! Will be back for sure - the whole menu looks awesome! read more

Lots of folks eating there at lunch today and that tells u that this is a popular place. There is a huge menu. I heard that they had the best burger in Concord. Unfortunately, I did not choose the right one. I got the smash burger. The meat was nicely seasoned, but the bread was a hard role and it was overwhelmed by mustard. It started falling apart with the first bite. Thank goodness I had a fork with the side of broccoli salad. That's how I finished the burger. If I go again, I'll choose something different. The broccoli salad was good. read more

So so good. This place should be busier; they were super nice, quick, and the food is delicious! I asked if I could get the siciliano quesadilla on sub bread, which they said yes to, and had one of the best sandwiches of my life. Outside and inside seating, it's a nice spot! read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - The Siciliano Quesadilla on sub bread with chips - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

We tried this place for the first time and enjoyed our food very much. The menu is large. The location is convenient. I ordered a rice bowl. The ingredients were fresh. The portion size was huge. It came with hummus and tzatziki sauce on the side. Others in my party got sandwiches. They were good as well. The restaurant is clean. They have a 97.5 sanitation grade. The atmosphere is upbeat. The employees were friendly enough. I paid at the register and dropped a tip in the tip bucket labeled and provided by the restaurant. Once I sat down and looked at the receipt I discovered that they also put a tip on the bill. They received a huge "tip" counting the one I gave and the one they slid in on the bill. They never even came to our table after our was brought out. That's not a good practice and not appreciated. read more

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My 2nd time coming here and it's the same as the first. Great options fresh ingredients and full of flavor. I was especially impressed with the potato salad. Very good and it reminded me of my father's recipe. It's always busy but don't let that stop you from experiencing Papi's read more

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First time eating here. Wife and I both had the smash burger. Absolutely delicious. Cooked perfect. Staff are friendly. Food is excellent. Nice and clean. read more

Amazing freshness and taste! Outdoor and indoor seating. Staff super helpful in making recommendation and selection. read more

Ate here about a month ago and just getting around to my review ... first of all, the last time I saw a sandwich menu this diverse - was a place in Lynchburg, VA, called Macados. Speaking of Lynchburg, the owner is an LU alumnus so this place felt a smidge more like home. When you walk through the front door, I was impressed with the organization and cleanliness. Drink refrigerators to the right. The register and tempting desserts with a few menus. You can walk past and check out their sides and dessert options before ordering. I ended up choosing the Buenos Aires (added cheese) with a side of their corn salad. The sandwich bread is to absolutely die for. I live in LKN and will now make the trip frequently - it's that good! The homemade chimichurri sauce just set this sandwich over the edge. Don't let my photo fool you, this sandwich easily fed me for two meals. The corn salad is served cold. I prefer a sweet corn and this delivered. Til next time! read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - ##81. Buenos Aires - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Have been going here since they opened during covid. One of the best sandwich spots in concord. The lil Havana, cheese steak and chop cheese are my top 3. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu read more

I have ordered from here a number of times. It's a really good choice if you want a hearty meat, heavy sandwich! We usually door dash it, so I can't speak to the ambiance of the place. My usual order is a chicken Philly cheesesteak and it always a fresh tasting, well seasoned and hearty sandwich . Though I wouldn't hate a pickle included with my sandwich :-) Their salad could stand some improvements. But they provide nice portions. They also have a simple dessert menu, but everything on the menu is good. So in my opinion you get your money's worth. Oh and they rarely get any orders wrong. I do recommend! read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - Chicken Cheese Philly - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

This is a great deli! The Philly cheese steak is amazingly delicious It's a small restaurant with seating outside. This is not fast food but it is worth the wait. The service was awesome, friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to go back! read more

I ordered the Buenos Aires sandwich, and overall it was a very satisfying meal. The sandwich came with sliced beef, crisp cabbage, and a chimichurri sauce, all piled onto fresh bread. The beef was well seasoned and tasty. They offered a wide selection of hot sauces to add to your sandwich. My one real complaint is that the bottom side of the bread got soggy quickly and began to fall apart as I ate it. But despite that, it was a solid sandwich. I would return. read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - 81. Buenos Aires - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

My fiance loves their chicken sandwich here. I had the Olympian bowl it was very salty and very filling, I saved half for later. For the next day I had the Buenos Aires sandwich and it was delicious! I can't wait to try their other sandwiches! We ordered our meal online and picked up, Service was awesome and fast. read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - Olympian bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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I moved to concord last September and I've been looking for some good food since I moved. I found this place on Yelp and the food looked good. Came in with no expectations because we all know how food in clt and surrounding areas is. I initially wanted the Mongolian cheesesteak but asked the cashier what his favorite was. He pointed to the primo italiano and said. You can't go wrong with this. I took his word for it and ordered it. When I tell you this is the best sub/sandwich I've ever had, it is not an exaggeration. It was truly an experience eating the sub. Will definitely recommend, and for sure a returning customer. read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - Primo Italiano - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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Looking for a fantastic Cuban in concord try Lil Papi's. Been here a couple of times and always have a good sandwich. read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - Looking for fantastic Cuban try Lil Papi's. - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

Will never look at a quesadilla the same way amazing!!!! Tried hot honey and Greek quesadilla both out of this world and do t normally review on yelp read more

I decided to try Lil Papi's after reading about it in my Yelp app. It did not disappoint. The young lady that took my order was very pleasant. I ordered the #30 and omg was it delicious. It was full of meat and succulent flavor. I will definitely be going back. read more

I've been eyeing this place since we moved here and just never got around to trying it until recently. I can say, new favorite sandwich shop unlocked! They have so many sandwiches to feed any craving you have. Everything looked SO good, I wanted to order it all. We ended up ordering the primo italiano and the jerk chicken quesadilla. Everything was delicious! Loved every bite of it. The Italian sub is a hot sub, which I've never had before. I usually get cold Italian subs. It was such a big sub! Had great flavors and a little spice. The jerk chicken quesadilla is spicy yet sweet and full of flavor! When we walked in, the guy that helped us was so kind and welcoming. We will definitely be returning and making sure we earn every last bit of our rewards! read more

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I had the T Dee cheesesteak and my husband had the Cuban. Both were excellent. Service was great also!

Had the #21 Jamaican Jerk Chicken sandwich today (minus the onions) and it was a fabulous and generous mix of jerk spice and cool crisp flavorful veggies!! Oh and I can't forget the sweetness of the grilled pineapple. Chef's kiss on that touch! Also, when they say international deli, they really mean the international part. Their vast menu represents many countries and will not disappoint. Today was my first visit to Lil Papi's International Deli and it definitely won't be my last!! read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - The #21 Jamaican Jerk Chicken sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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I was really excited to try this deli and they have a ton of choices and something for everyone. I tried the Philly cheesesteak which is listed as one of the top sellers but I was really disappointed with the taste, and I'm not really sure how to describe it but something seemed off with the meat. I definitely won't return to try something different as this experience just turned me off. read more

Lil Papi’s International Deli - #88. Philly Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Concord, North Carolina

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Lil papi big ol menu. Over 80 different sandwiches yeah I'll take a sandwich with a side of sandwich. Very bright and positive energy as soon as you walk through the door. I came on a special day papi was in the kitchen cooking it up. I had the Buenos Aires and the Istanbul. First thing first I'm not a sandwich person because bread is an acquired taste for me lol. Here the bread is light fresh and complements the other ingredients. Fresh toppings, big spins and twist with every sandwich. The Istanbul was my choice of the night. I couldn't really eat the Buenos Aires it was bit salty or overly seasoned. Gave it to my friend she chose the Istanbul as well. I'll definitely be back and hold the season on the Buenos Aires to give it a fair shot. Wasn't able to try the chimichurri sauce looks and smells like my past life in Miami lol. I have over 80 more sandwiches to try can't wait to try them all. Thank me later. read more

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Incredible sandwiches! 3 of us each chose something different and sampled each other's food. We couldn't pick a favorite. The bread is fresh-baked next door and takes it to the next level. The bummer is that it's far from our house but we'll plan visits to Concord to eat here. read more