What an awesome find! The meat, veggies, and fresh bread all come together to make an incredible steak sandwich. My only regret is that I've lived here for 35 years and somehow never stopped in--but that officially changed today! I was warmly greeted by the owner, Ronnie, and ordered the classic Philly steak. It was absolutely delicious. I still can't believe it took me this long to discover this place, but I'll definitely be back. Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming local spot that's definitely worth checking out! read more

Philly Steak Subs - Philly cheesesteak - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

Walked in and that Philly cheesesteak aroma hit instantly --you already know it's about to be good. Juicy, perfectly seasoned steak, grilled onions , grilled mushrooms , fresh bread with that slight crisp... every bite delivered. No shortcuts, just straight flavor. Service was on point--friendly, quick, and made you feel right at home. The place has that classic memorabilia vibe too, with walls that tell a story and give it real character. Definitely one of those spots you think about the next day... yeah, I'll be back. read more

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I did not enjoy my food. I told my husband I wanted a Philly and if we could get it while out running errands, this is where we ended up. My food wasn't good as it lacked flavor. The meat wasn't seasoned well. Also, not enough mayo or toppings. Inside is chill, not a large space but you can dine in. We took to go. I was very surprised to see that I'd already done a review for this place. 8 years later and it's still a no for me. I just looked at other reviews and wondering if it's hit or miss because some sandwiches look really good. read more

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I've driven by this place a few times on my way to work and finally decided to stop in. The owner was super cool and gave great customer service. Being our first time here, we were warmly greeted and the menu was explained to us. The menu has plenty to choose from, but we came specifically for the Original Philly Steak. I've never had lettuce or tomato on a Philly before, but it was actually a nice touch! The onions added flavor, though I would've loved a bit more seasoning and maybe some peppers for that full Philly vibe. For the price I had hope for more in terms of flavor and juiciness of the meat. The cheese was good and had a great melt but it wasn't enough to add to moistness of sandwich. If I could make one suggestion, it would be to ask customers if they'd like mayo or a house sauce on their sandwich or on the side since the bread is quite hearty. The fries were definitely a highlight -- fresh, crispy, and cooked to order. The also have other sides including chips, macaroni salad etc. see menu in photos The ambiance is laid-back with a chill vibe, and the 70s-90s classics playing in the background made the experience even better. The space can easily accommodate small to medium groups. Prices are moderate, but hey, it's steak. Next time I'll be trying the Works Philly Steak, which sounds like the traditional Philly with a twist (hello, mushrooms!). Checking out if you're in the area! I'm giving a 4 star because customer service. read more

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Amazing!!! A super hole in the wall place, great prices and hot hot food that comes out with good servings. Owner was friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. Enjoyed the food and scarfed down the fries that came with it. Hot and cold sandwiches are a must in SD! read more

Philly Steak Subs - philly - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

First-time visitor to Philly Cheesesteak Sub! We happened to be in the area and found this place on Yelp, so we decided to give it a try. I ordered the regular-size cheesesteak with a side of fries. The sandwich was delicious, packed with flavor and generously portioned. The fries were hot, crispy, and tasty as well. Overall, a really great experience. I'm definitely glad I finally tried it, and I'll be back! read more

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Very bad food. Nothing like we ordered. Waste of $50 with uber. Saggy bread nothing just meat that taste like cardboard read more

Philly Steak Subs - This supposed to have mayo, lettuce and tomato and of course cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Phenomenal!!! I am not a fan of Philly cheese steaks, but when I saw that they had a Pastrami Philly, I HAD to try it (I'm from LA so you know what's up). That thing was tasty! The Pastrami Philly is like the classic Philly cheesesteak with all of the toppings just made with a different meat. The meat was savory. The bread was warm and fresh. I will probably ask for the bread to be toasted a little more but 5 stars for the size, quality and taste. Will be back soon! read more

Over 45 minutes plus wait for food. Absolutely ridiculous and ruined my lunch. I have 1 hour I came here with my girlfriend, she ordered fries and a corn dog ($6 mind you). Still, 45 long grueling minutes. One cook, two stand arounds. Came on a Friday, had about 4 people in front of me. Subpar customer service. Cold bread, not toasted. Quality meat, if it weren't for the customer service, I'd go back. read more

Philly Steak Subs - #1 the works, no lettuce or tomato, corn dog. - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

This is the old school best place in EC for a Philly cheese steak. They will customize it however you like and we did the works w mayo and avo on the side. Simply delish, try the steak fries cause they're a meal by themselves. read more

Philly Steak Subs - the Steak Works - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Absolutely delicious sandwich. Stepping inside the store made me feel like I was in Philly. "The works" was incredible and great sized portion for the money. I will definitely be back. read more

Philly Steak Subs - Works sandwich. 10/10 - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Best Philly's in East County, in my opinion. Owners are friendly!. Parking sucks but it usually works out fine

Tasty food, reasonable prices. Everything is made fresh to order. Consequently, it isn't super fast. The food is worth it, just plan for a little wait. read more

Photos are from two separate occasions showing how great the consistency is here. I love this place, Owner is super cool, they get local fresh bread daily, high quality meat, hot and fresh every time. This place is delicious highly recommended to anyone who loves a good Philly. They also have a full deli menu! I've only tried a hot pastrami which was also . Great food and service, will continue to come back read more

Philly Steak Subs - Philly Steak with onions, mushrooms, green peppers, and jalapeños + provolone - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Nice cheese steaks but I would say hold the onions... I do. Unless you REALLY, REALLY LOVE onions. In that case, have at it.

Passed by the place a couple times, finally stopped and this place did not disappoint. I now stop every chance I get, and every time it's 10 out 10, people who work there are super friendly. Definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

Philly Steak Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

I've been craving a Philly for the last 3 days (I'm pregnant) and because my friend was gonna visit me and they were in that area I asked if they could bring me a cheesesteak based on the reviews. I'm a big fan of Philly Cheesesteaks so I have high expectations. Took the first bite & I didn't really taste any seasoning, the meat was dry and even the veggies didn't have much flavor. I added some salt & onion powder and it made a bit of a difference. I've never had lettuce or tomatoes in my cheesecakes before so it kinda threw me off. I do give it 2 stars only because I did order fries and those were actually pretty good! They were thick and they were still very crunchy, I really appreciated that part of my meal. Maybe the person making my sandwich didn't add enough seasoning but overall I don't think I would personally come here read more

Philly Steak Subs - Philly Cheese Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

If you're in East County San Diego and haven't tried this spot yet, do yourself a favor and go. This place is amazing. Everything from the food to the vibe is on point. The owner, Ranny, is one of the friendliest, most generous guys you'll meet. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does, and it shows in every single bite. Now the Philly cheesesteak? Hands down the best I've ever had. Perfectly grilled meat, melted cheese, fresh roll, it's everything you want and more. If you go (and you should), ask for the Philly Cheesesteak "The Works". It's loaded, it's flavorful, and it'll ruin all other cheesesteaks for you in the best way. The spot has a great atmosphere too, clean, welcoming, and just a good place to chill and enjoy your food. Ranny's created something special here. Don't miss it. It is really worth the drive even if you are a distance away too. :) read more

I may not have had a good experience but I have heard a lot of good things. The sandwich I had was unfortunately very dry, the meat was super overcooked, the cheese was minimal. I'm giving it 2 stars only because colleagues have liked it so I don't think my experience was the norm. But the lack of consistency is not redeeming either Service was nice and quick, the restaurant itself is cool! read more

I have been enjoying the steak sandwiches at this restaurant for years. They never disappoint. Always delicious and the best in town.

Great service but I get home and the bread is burned making it so the sub tastes burned! The beef and the rest has a good taste but was overpowered by the burnt taste unfortunately. Also I know you know the bread is too burnt to give to a customer, it was a simple fix but noticed when I got home read more

Philly Steak Subs - Burnt bread - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

Delicious cheesesteaks. Proper bread and cheese. Loved the decor and nice seats by the window. read more

Philly Steak Subs - Philly cheesesteak with just steak and cheese. - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

10" after tax and tip over $20. I got the works. Meat had no flavor. All I could taste was the grilled veggies and serving size wasn't great. For that money I can get a giant size at jersey mikes with way more flavor and get 2 meals out of it. Also, not this place fault... but IF you go here. Prepare yourself for the nightmare of a parking lot they have. Showed up in 3/4 ton pick up... wasn't pretty. read more

Love this spot, and it's one of my go-to lunch break choices when I'm working over in the East County area. I'm not Philly cheesesteak sandwich connoisseur by any means being from San Diego and all, but I can still recognize a spot for having good food and service. Parking can sometimes be a hassle as they have a small lot, but typically it is not a problem. Ambiance-wise: the vibes here are pretty old school in a good way with their decor and assortment of movie pictures and artists. Service-wise: I haven't had a bad experience here in terms of my interactions with the workers, long waits, or blown orders. The owner has always been really cool and makes good conversation. Last time I was here, the owner was telling my about their sandwich challenge which was super intriguing so I may give it a shot soon if it's still a thing. Food-wise: Portions here are pretty large per order. I really like the Philly cheesesteak here even if it doesn't stack up to those from Philly. They have other options for sandwiches but I personally have not ordered them yet. My usual is the Philly cheese with the works, steak fries, and a soda and I oftentimes find it difficult to stray from that when I make the trip here because it is a solid no-frills about it combo. In summary: I come back here a decent amount and always leave satisfied, so I definitely recommend anyone to give it try. I would just say don't come in with high expectations for anything IG-friendly or expect something that will blow you out of the water. Coming here, it's simple, consistent, and gets the job done in a satisfying manner. read more

I went to this establishment years ago and was excited as I am from Pennsylvania and love Philly Cheese Steaks. I walked in and ordered one and was stunned that I was aske"would you like lettuce and tomato?" I knew I was in the wrong sub shop and have never gone back. For those who do not know you NEVER put lettuce and tomato on a Philly cheese steak, ever! read more

The good is good and a nice portion. The decor is cool and gives a nice hole in the wall feel. This is a good local place to get a sandwich. read more

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Five people waiting for their order when we walked in. They had one cook making the subs, which took way too long. Our wait was about 45 minutes for two subs! People before us complained about the wait. Haven't been here in a while and dont remember waiting this long.well we finally got our subs and they were ok. Wished they would have melted the cheese more, it would have made the difference. Cashier was very nice. read more

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This place never disappoints. Get here early because people know about it. The Philly Cheese Steaks are phenomenal. The Pastrami is on point. read more

I'm shocked this place is still in business. Had 2 of the worst sandwiches of my life here! Ugh I still remember and it's been a few years!

What a treat !!! Took my boys there for lunch on the way to the beach. They scarfed on the winnah, the Works with fries & drink. The owner/ Ronnie is charming & engaging. The place was very busy however our order was spot on . Kudos to the Philly Steak team ! Experience was refreshing. read more

Had the Pastrami Cheesesteak with the works it was delicious! Went during my break from Jury duty Highly recommended if selected

The service was great, food was fresh and yummy AND steak fries! Not those skinny, tiny things with barely any potato read more

Philly Steak Subs - Steak fries and a 6" Steak & Cheese sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

Very picky with my food in general and out of all the cheese steaks I've tried in San Diego (plus the few places I've tried out of state) this place is definitely the best. I first tried it a month ago and I've already been back a handful of times. I used the online ordering system only and it's been flawless every time. So far I've only tried the steak works hot sandwich and I'll probably try it a few dozen more times before moving on. I also now order two large sandwiches each time although I can only get through 1.5 because it's that good. I'll post an update if anything changes but definitely a thumbs up from me. read more

Love these steaks. I love that you can customize them and the fact it's wrapped in foil so it's always hot when u get it home. Owner super nice read more

I've been goin' to "Philly's" since we moved to El Cajon in 2018. I can truly say that they don't miss a beat when comes down to your order, the quality & quantity of the food they provide. The mobile apps saves you 15% on an online order too ! Ma, from the macaroni & the potato salad, the taste is awesome !! Oh & please don't leave the place without these [2] additional items: The "Hanks" sodas which have a variety of flavors to melt your taste buds & the "Dirty" potato chips . Those additional items [2] will compliment the whole meal ! Check out my picz 》》》 read more

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Best Philly I've ever had, been coming here maybe 30 yrs, definitely worth a try, come see for yourself!

We enjoyed the Subs & the Steak fries.Friendly staff. Great food. We'll be back in the future.

Service was good. Old school vibes are chill. Food was actually way better than I expected it to be. Cant believe I slept on this for 20+ years lol. read more

Yummmmmyyyy! I am from San Diego and we were going east and wanted to find food. We came across Philly Steak Subs and it was a good find! I loved the flavors with the cheese. It was a huge portion with a good price. I enjoyed talking to the owner and the atmosphere it very local. read more

Philly Steak Subs - Two Philly Cheese Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

The roll is so soft you can pull the entire sandwich apart with your bare hands. No knife required. Made me feel like the Hulk, or Thor, whichever Avenger is the strongest. The interior ingredients are diced up and combined perfectly. You easily get a bite of everything and the texture is perfect. I may comment that the meat could be higher quality but all and all they make a wonderful Philly, 8.5/10. read more

Philly Steak Subs - a measuring tape - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California