Just ate here last week and was extremely impressed with the quality of the food! So of course I had to eat here again today for lunch! I ordered the New Yorker and it far exceeded my expectations of pure melt in your mouth goodness! I ordered mine on toasted sourdough, no mustard, cheddar instead of swiss and added oil & vinegar. I had planned to only eat half.....but that didn't happen! I love this place and look forward to trying other sandwiches on their menu! Another great thing about this place is the customer service! They are extremely accommodating, polite and very efficient! read more

Maya's Deli - New Yorker! - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

We went back to "Antonellie's"... second time in three days... it was mobbed... 45 minute wait for orders. We were bummed and fired up Yelp for help. We found "Maya's Deli"... less than 5 minutes away. So we headed over there... not crowded at all... was that a bad sign? Can't explain that as the food and service were outstanding. I had the "New Yorker" and it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! And... prices are a bargain! read more

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My favorite go-to deli whenever I'm in the East County for work or I'm out shopping. Love the Avogobble and the Tuna Melt. The menu is really good and it's always full of people throughout the week. Family owned and great people. read more

Sandwiches are fresh. Quickly prepared. Friendly staff. Lot to choose from. Clean dining area.

Lived in San Diego for 5 years now. Came here for the first time today and as I'm sitting here, I've decided that this is the greatest deli in San Diego. Im literally stilling here eating this awsome food wishing I can share this with the rest of the world GO HERE. IMMEDIATELY. LOCATED AT YUMTOWN,USA. read more

The paperthin meat sliced sandwich with soda for the old $5 was alright but the meats are poor quality cheap tasting meat. Cheese an extra dollar is a little bit much when the meat is very scarce on the sandwich and they raised the price to $6.50 for sandwich and soda and definetly not worth it. Many places sell hearty thick sandwiches for the same price and Id say go elsewhere to a place that puts a bit of thick tastable meat into its sandwiches. Definetely say go elsewhere if you want to taste quality meat or any meat taste on your sandwich . Very Concerned why Cold totally unheated sandwiches are always taxed. Every Cold sandwich they sell they tax and most deli we have been in don't do that at all.I guess most people just get ripped off. People are very friendly but your going there for a good quality sandiwch and there sandiwches are not that. FYI...Please realize all COLD to go sandwiches are nontaxed and all hot /heated items or to stay and eat in there place is taxed which is about another 75 cents. The prices were just raised since the owner cant charge taxes anymore on togo cold sandwiches as they have done for years. read more

Great sandwich, great service! I really like their squaw bread. I always call ahead and the order is ready for pickup. They have been making consistently good food for many years. You can't go wrong with this place plus their is plenty of parking. read more

Let me start off by saying, I'm an east coaster...and we're really picky about our sandwiches. When I first moved out here I thought I'd never find any deli that could match up to my expectations. Maya's Deli is the best deli I have ever been to...better than any I've had back East! Not only are their sandwiches the perfect size (for my big appetite) they are so fairly priced for the quality. Everything is always fresh and the home made soups are PERFECTION. This "mom and pop" deli deserves five stars without a doubt...for always making the perfect sandwich and for always brightening my day with their warm welcoming...they remember me every time I come in! A word of advice...try the Godfather, its my favorite! read more

This place is the best. Great sandwiches for a great price. Don't listen the all the wannabe food critics on here complaining of "low quality meat?" U a butcher bro? Haha anyway it's great try it out for yourself read more

Maya's Deli - Italian sandwich = bomb sauwce! - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

Been in twice this week picking up salads for lunch. First was the tuna salad with ranch. Generous scoop of tuna on top of a great salad mix with onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Was fantastic. Today was the antipasto salad. Again generous portions of great Italian deli meats. Along with pepperchinis, tomatoes, and onions. Was great! Will be going in again. read more

Don't judge a book by its cover. This restaurant does not look amazing from the outside, but tastes amazing. The staff are quite nice, and on the inside it looks okay. read more

Maya's Deli - Great! - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

Yooooo!!!! This place is everything! Everytime I go, I'm always satisfied! Definitely recommend this spot! They put so much loving into their food! Usually a place is known for certain specialties but not this place! I been trying different things on the menu and has been satisfied with everything I've gotten. That doesn't happen often for me! Amazing!!!! read more

$5 lunch special for a full cold sandwich and a fountain drink isn't too bad. Food isn't bad either. Reasonably solid roast beef, but decidedly average in all other respects, although the fact that the pickle was crisp was a pleasant surprise. Still not a bad place for lunch if you're tired of chain food. read more

Love this deli! The lettuce wrap sandwich is such a great healthy option. Everything is always so fresh.

Very helpful staff, engaging and helped pick out what I should try. Small but cute seating area and a great on the go place. Only downside I asked for my sandwich to have no cucumbers due to an allergy. I left the venue and went back to work only to realize the sandwich had cucumbers in it after taking my first bite. Was a delicious sandwich, couldn't finish due to a miscommunication between cashier to kitchen. read more

I used a Yelp deal here that I bought a few minutes before I went to this place. Great Deal! My bf and I went here for lunch and had a pretty good time and a pretty good meal. If we had not gotten the Yelp deal, we would have gotten the $5 lunch sandwich deal. But because we had to spend $12, I got a more expensive sandwich and a cookie! The sandwich was great, the staff was very kind and the cookie was good too! I will def be going back! read more

Excellent service! The owner is very nice and generous, clean and welcoming environment, delicious food. I ordered the pastrami sandwich and it was mouth watering..delicious and fresh! I'll definitely be coming here again when in the area. Feels good to spend money in a good place! read more

I love Maya's! Every time i come in I always experience great customer service. They have a wide selection of deli sandwiches so my biggest struggle when i come in is "what do i want to eat today?" and so far i have yet to be disappointed.They make the sandwiches exactly the way you ask and there is never a huge wait time. The deli is always clean and the food is always fresh. I recommend Maya's to anyone thats interested in eating a real deli sandwich!! :) read more

So, I found this little hidden gem across the street from the Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon and I'm so glad I did lol, awesome deli shop with a variety of hot/cold sandwiches and other snacks. My favorites are the Chicken supreme (hot) and The Godfather (cold) The service is great, the people there are very friendly...this place will be my go to place for deli sandwiches from now! read more

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I got one of the basic lunch deal sandwiches. I think it came with turkey ham and roast beef. Cheese was extra. Included a drink. There meat on the sandwich was one of each kind. The lettuce and mayo and mustard was good. I will come back to try a more signature sandwich when I'm in the area and need a good filling sandwich lunch. Service was great. read more

I visit this deli several times a week. The sandwiches are fresh and scrumptious! The deli is family owned and the staff is wonderful! Do NOT leave without getting the famous peanut butter cookie! Love, love, love! read more

One of the best Ruebens that I've ever had! Excellent prices! Very lean and flavorful meat. The rye was grilled slightly to perfection! read more

Maya's Deli - Yum - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

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You definitely have to try Maya's Deli! I work close to the deli so not only is it conveniently located a block away. But just so happens the food is "top notch." When my team and I need a bite in the middle of a meeting or to grab anything to go while we are out Maya's is always the way to go. When you have all these commercial places to eat next to parkway plaza it is nice to have a mom & pop shop to stop in to. The employees are always very friendly, and even when there is a line they move through it very quickly. They also accept orders over the phone, so if you have a few minute of travel time and are just picking up food definitely call your order in. DO NOT FORGET TO TRY THEIR PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES! They are delish! They have a great selection of meats and breads and cheeses too. selections that most other deli's don't have. read more

Walked in and watched an obviously homeless woman (50 years old or so) order: a bagel, a banana, and a can of ice tea. The cashier took the order and the homeless lady paid then gave the cashier a $2.00 tip. When I commented that it would the most valuable tip of the day the cashier said "It always is. She always holds back on her purchase to make sure there's enough for a tip. She is an amazing woman". I'm guessing most people (including myself) would not look at this filthy old woman in tattered clothes with disheveled hair and call her amazing. If more of us could look for the good in others this would be a truly amazing world. The food is always fresh and tasty, and the service is always prompt. The prices are probably a little on the low side for deli sandwiches and they recently added beer to the menu so you can grab one with your sandwich. read more

Tried it for the first time since it had awesome reviews, and I was not disappointed at all! Had the godfather and it was delicious! Everything was served fresh and it was perfect. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. I sill definitely be coming back for lunch. read more

Best place. Delicious, quick, clean and happy owners. Been coming here for a while. Great food. My favorite Tuna D lite. read more

Let me just start by saying I can't get enough of this place! The staff and customer service is beyond excellent always. They have a wide selection of sandwiches and the girl behind the counter helped me narrow down my choices because I just simply couldn't decide everything looked so good. She was super friendly and helpful. I ended up getting The Godfather, man oh man what a sandwich! So big and meaty and so many different fresh layers and ingredients! You can really tell they make everything fresh daily and use quality meats not that paper thin kind of meat u get from chains. ! I think it's safe to say you got me Hooked Maya's! read more

MY NEW FAVORITE LUNCH SPOT I have been there on a few occasions, under the radar. I wanted to see what would happen if I visited multiple times. Sometimes you get a good experience at first, but it goes downhill from there. I am basing this review on over 5 trips. I would like to report that on every single visit, I have been treated well and given a smile. Even when I only wanted an item that was a couple of bucks, I was greeted well and taken care of in a timely matter. Some of the other local spots might want to take a page from this training manual. The only slight negative is that it is tucked away in a small business park. But if you can't find it, you aren't looking. This place is definitely worth a visit. read more

I walked in Maya's on a whim and got blown away by an amazing menu. It made it so difficult to make a decision I simply went with the special. An egg salad sandwich on sourdough bread with bacon and tomato (amazing). I absolutely must come back and try something from the hot selection, believe the hype!! read more

After days of hearing people nay-say Maya's Deli, I decided to take life by the horn and find out for myself. The $5.00 lunch special (large sammy & soda) was a good deal. They did a fine job with my roast beef on rye (hold the mustard) and I wouldn't mind going back if I was penny pinching. I'm not sure if its a bad thing; but, even during the lunch rush, my food came QUICK. Like, I ordered my food, paid, and the food was ready before I could fill my soda. Who knows: the chef could have been super efficient, or maybe it was half-prepared ahead of time (who knows); regardless, it did taste good. read more

Sandwiches are outstanding and served in large portions. Service was friendly and efficient. Ambiance is......what it is, a local sandwich shop. I highly recommend Maya's for a great meal at a fair price. read more

Always the same quality when I come in here. Very friendly and small crowd inside so easy to find a seat. They do have a tv inside to watch the news as you are eating. I normally get the avogobble or turkey on the roll. Toasted. Check them out. read more

Maya's Deli - Great place for a sandwich. Fast and always the same quality!!! Amazing - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

I love this place. The sandwiches are great every time and so are the employees. I recommend anything off of the premium menu but you also can't go wrong if you stick with your personal traditional favorites. read more

I ordered a pastrami sandwich and chef salad online with a dedicated pickup time. The order was ready when I arrived. The sandwich was amazing and yet to eat the chef salad but it looks amazing. Support local small family owned businesses, the food and personal touch of service are well worth it for both the customer and the business owner that provides an incredible service. read more

Found this little gem on Yelp, on my way to visit pops. Delish!! Cute little place. Employees are super sweet. Husband and I split the avogobble. Two thumbs up read more

Maya's Deli - Avogobble half sandwich, chips and horchata for $9 (10% off w/check-in) - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

Was getting their sandwiches at least once a week through GH. Good sandwiches, sides are out of the CostCo/Smart&Final Isle.

Nice counter person. While open for breakfast it is not a breakfast location The bagel I had was very plain and dry. Coffee was fresh but not very high quality beans(grounds). read more

Favorite deli I've visited and ate at, the food is always good and the customer service is impeccable. Will definitely continue to come as the continue to impress with the best food read more

My new fave place for sandwiches!!! We got the Avogobble on toasted wheat and Veggie on toasted rye, kiddos got turkey on white roll. We also got the Mac salad and potato salad. Everything was fresh and delicious!! Perfect portions too! Couldn't ask for a better sammy :) staff was super friendly and gave us our 10% discount with our Yelp check in. Definitely will be coming here for now on! read more

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Was looking for a place to eat lunch one day and Yelp offered this place as a suggestion. The big sandwich shops (Submarina / Subway) could take a lesson or two from this place. The bread was super fresh and the sandwich that I ordered (roast beef) was top-notch. Plus, the $5 deal for a foot-long sub and a drink matches other places offers, but the service and quality of the food is some of the best. read more