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Mali’s Deli

4.5 (25 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Han L.

not good: the torta ratio was not good. the meat eas really mushy so i felt like i was eating bread with mush

Jason W.

I've been hitting up Yelp's top 10 delis in San Diego and this was definitely a worthy entry. Mali's is a cute little place on a cul-de-sac of tech businesses near the Montgomery Field airport off Ruffin Road. There is ample seating outside with umbrellas to protect folks like me who explode into flame if sun touches them. I got a turkey, avocado, and bacon sandwich on lightly toasted sourdough. It was delicious with plenty of fresh ingredients. The staff was super nice and attentive and went out of their way to get my Dad's fussy tuna sandwich order correct. I'll definitely be coming back! Thank you ladies!

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Very good! First time trying this place! Reasonable prices and fresh sandwiches! I loved that you can order half sandwiches

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I've been to Mona Lisa so many times I've lost count, and I absolutely love it here!…read more Food: The Deluxe sub has my heart. I add mustard and pepperoncinis, and seriously, it's the best sandwich ever! Everything tastes so fresh and flavorful, with the perfect combination of meats, cheese, toppings, and dressing in every bite. It comes with oil and vinaigrette, which really bring all those flavors together. The bread has the perfect crunch without being too hard and holds up beautifully without getting soggy. It's also HUGE and easy to split! If it's just you, save the other half in an airtight container or bag in the fridge. In my experience, it's just as good the next day, and the bread doesn't get soggy. I've had this sandwich countless times, and it consistently hits the spot. I've also tried the spicy soppressata sandwich and really enjoyed it, but I always find myself going back to the Deluxe. We grab pasta salad when we pick up our sandwiches, too. It's a favorite of mine and rounds out the meal perfectly! Service: Service at the deli is always quick, and the cashiers are friendly and efficient. It's easy to stop in, grab our food, and be on our way. Ambience: It's a true Italian deli with a market and a full restaurant attached. I still need to try the restaurant! There's a parking lot in front, which is convenient, but spots can be very limited on Friday and Saturday nights. That's Little Italy parking for you, though. Some of the toughest in San Diego! One of my favorite sandwich spots, and somewhere I'll happily keep coming back to!

Food: Their deli sandwiches are delicious! All of the ingredients were fresh and I didn't…read moreexperience any hard bread as some reviewers have shared. Be sure to take a number when you first walk in (unless you pre-ordered). When your number is called, you will place your order. While I waited for my number to be called, I noticed items such as gelato, Italian candies, imported cheeses and more available for purchase in the deli. They also had an array of different wines and cheeses. - Restaurant Side- My husband and daughter chose the restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon, it seems to be more cafe style. They offer great lunch specials! During another dining trip here, we ordered a pizza that was made with fresh cheese. So delicious! Service: could use some improvement, but not horrible. Location: this restaurant is located on a busy corner in the area known as 'Little Italy' in San Diego, CA. Outdoor seating and parking spaces are limited.

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Great place! I got the tuna melt and it was fresh. Beware places that only use tuna/mayo spackle…read more But this is not that kind of place! I can tell by the red onion it had chopped and mixed into the tuna. That doesn't store long so I can tell the tuna has a fast turnover rate. Their sesame noodles are fantastic too! A must try. The other person got the wasabi roast beef sandwich which they loved as well. Both sandwiches had the right balance of bread/fillings. Stoked I found a new sandwich spot. Service was friendly and prompt.

I stopped by here this past Monday for lunch as part of a party of eight. We were in Balboa Park,…read moreand I was looking for a fast-casual type of place when BFG came up, so we headed on over. This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating, with giant menus on the wall inside as well as a cooler case. You place your order, and then they bring it out to you. We decided to sit inside, so while I think the outside tables may have had fire pits, I can't actually confirm that. My daughter and I ended up getting there first, and she was hungry, so I ordered the Basic for her while I went with the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. Mine was described as roast chicken, Point Reyes blue cheese, Fresno chili hot sauce, red onion, carrot, cabbage, lettuce, garlic aioli, and ciabatta, while my daughter's was described as a fluffy three-egg patty topped with cheddar cheese on ciabatta. Service was pretty quick, and I think we had our food within about ten minutes of ordering. My daughter enjoyed the egg sandwich and almost completely finished it by herself, which is saying something. The cheese was melted nicely and had a good pull to it. Then my chicken sandwich ended up being pretty good as well. The chicken was tender, and the hot sauce was flavorful, albeit not as spicy as I was expecting from a Fresno chili hot sauce. I also enjoyed the slaw and aioli and thought the ciabatta was solid as well. My wife also enjoyed her sesame chicken salad here, especially the chicken, while my son ate some of his kids' grilled cheese. The bottom line for me is that I would stop by here again in the future. Our food here was good, and I appreciated not only the fast-casual nature of the restaurant but the price as well.

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