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Rubicon Deli

4.4 (1.5k reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Carla O.

I really was looking for something to hit the spot today. I started the day with my homemade smoothie which was perfect. Then, as the day progressed I wanted to have a good lunch so I would not be that hungry for dinner and just lightly snack. So, I was craving a deli sandwich. I decided to try Rubicon Deli in Mission Hills area. I kept hearing how their sandwiches were so good. I ordered a tuna sandwich, and the girl behind. the counter was helpful and friendly, but did inform me they were out of a few bread types. I order a Dutch crunch type of bread for a tuna sandwich. They serve half and whole sandwiches so I just ordered a half which was still a good-sized portion . I wish I would have liked this sandwich because I drove 20 minutes to try this place. The bread was too dry and super messy because it was so dry. The rest of the sandwich was okay. The tuna was bland tasting as it did not seem like it was seasoned. The veggies on it were the only thing that made the sandwich decent tasting. It was nothing to write home about or drive out of my area to try it . I was hungry and paid so I had to eat it. Although, I threw away the other half of it . It was not horrible, but it was not tasty either. The service was good and they had plenty of tables to sit down inside. But, I also noticed the tables were not being wiped down and under the tables there were food crumbs all over. Luckily, I had my trusty sanitizer for the table. The fact no one was cleaning as it needed to be done was a turn off. Restaurants and places of businesses need to take it serious and keep it clean everywhere so no one gets sick. Lastly, keep in mind when you arrive at this place, you have to pay the City of San Diego parking which I paid 2.50 extra just to come here .

Dapper Dipper & The Giddy Up
Jessica S.

My friends and I ordered the Dapper Dipper and The Giddy Up. I love French Dips and was intrigued they had tempura onions. This was a great twist! The Giddy Up had roast beef as well and tasted very fresh and thick.

Alyanna M.

Sandwich was MASSIVE & good enough to share for 2 people. It was good, but not amazing. I love Dutch crunch bread, but this one doesn't hit the same. Overall, a good sandwich spot if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to grab one here.

Dapper dipper and the pastrami one

Really good sandwiches!! Expensive but also huge! Worth the price imo The cookies are super yummy too, and the Dutch crunch is the best. I love the rich boy and dapper dipper

Rich Boy on Dutch Crunch
Maynard O.

Heard about this place on Reddit while looking up for a deli sandwich. Parking was a bit tough around 7PM on a Friday, but my wife and I were able to find some across the street. It's nice and air conditioned inside and no one was here, so service was fast. We ordered the rich boy and the stallion, both with Dutch crunch bread since that's the most popular one on Yelp (also because they were out of garlic cheese). The dining room was empty and we got our order about 15 mins after we ordered. It's kinda hard to hear your name being called from the dining room, so be mindful of that. I accidentally grabbed the wrong order from the same woman who took my order, so we were both at fault there. We got whole sandwiches with the intention of eating one half there and saving the rest for home. The sandwiches themselves were HUGE. You definitely get what you pay for. Both sandwiches were amazing. I'm a big guy but had trouble finishing just half of the sandwich. I'd definitely come back and try other stuff.

Party plate
Reagan T.

We got the party pack which came with sandwiches, chips and salad. I tried the hogs breath and it was really good. Service was fast since we placed an online order. However, we did not receive our cookie that came with the order which was a bummer. Inside was clean with seating options if you plan to eat in.

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Robin R.

Very friendly people and service! The Rich Boy is a must have! Perfect location in a trendy San Diego location

(Lunch Box) Whale's Veg  (Lunch Box) The Stallion
Isabella H.

Me and my husband came here early afternoon for a filling lunch and it was great. As non-locals this is for sure the spot to try. The serving sizes are huge which I think is worth the price. You can order either half or whole sandwiches and we both ordered halves. They proved to be more than enough! I got the whales veg and my husband got the stallion- both of which were delicious. You can customize your orders so I added turkey to mine and we got to choose the bread; we also just got a fountain drink and a pickle on the side. I feel like the service could be a little more welcoming as far as attending to customers, but it's nothing that would deter me from coming back. The ambiance is relaxed and clean with a seating area outside and inside located towards the back of the restaurant. Super good and if I'm ever back in town we'll def come back!

Rich boy, pickle, bacon potato salad  Rich Boy
Jacob O.

We got the Rich boy and Spicy Tuna with bacon potato salad and tomato soup. The food was amazing with so many flavors. The cookies were so good. Place was clean and seating was comfy. Service was great with the team being extra fast. Will definitely go again.

Michael B.

Been here twice now and I feel like that's just not enough. I need more of this place in my life but the wait... oof. That wait is long and painful to get a sandwich. So if you're in a rush, this aint the place for you. First time I came here was a few days before National Day of Mourning in November. I got a TooGoodToGo deal and it came with a bag full of breads. Breads they cooked too much of. It was amazing! I had Dutch crunch, Bleu Cheese, Garlic Cheese, Jalapeno Jack, Pesto, and Wheat. All in all, I left with maybe 50 rolls which was perfect. I gave some to friends, I gave some to those experiencing homeless, and I ate wayyyy too many myself! Second time I came here was on a Saturday around 1pm and it was packedddd. They were firing sandwiches out left and right. I was between a few options but eventually went with the "Giddy Up" which consisted of Prime roast beef, Swiss, roasted red pepper tapenade, caramelized onion, wild arugula, and creamy horseradish. They also have salads, acai bowls, and cookies. Most half sandwiches are around 13 dollars and full size are $20. It's pricey but once in a while it's great to splurge and this is definitely the place to do so if you want great quality and a huge sandwich that will leave you full all day!

Dapper dipper: roast beef on dutch crunch with tempura onions and horseradish and au jus dipping
Michael B.

Best sandwiches in SD! One of the few places that has dutch crunch bread and does it right! Get the dapper dipper, roast beef with onions and the au jus!

Achin' 4 Bacon
Alexander C.

I've been seeing a lot of posts on the socials about Rubicon and their massive sandwiches. Big a** sandwich?! Count me in! Ended up doing a take out order which included said big a** sandwich, Achin' 4 Bacon, whole (duh) on Dutch crunch bread, as well as Rubicons house chips. Also I'm a sucker for a chocolate chip cookie so added a bag of their mini cc cookies. No lies here, sandwich was girthy. Loaded with hella amounts of turkey, bacon, avocado and of course that bread. This thing was something else; basically you needed to be a snake and unhinge your jaw for that first bite. I somehow managed this feat and was loving it until I roughed up the roof of my mouth. Some like that, me, well I'm dainty. So I picked off all of the crunch I could to minimize its painful effect. Overall great sandwich! House chips were smacking! Be sure to order a side of their house ranch dressing for dipping. These chips are crazy crispy and well seasoned, worthy of any mom's Tupperware party. Mini chocolate chip cookies, get these! Moist and chewy!! All in, a great sandwich spot. Parking can be tricky, but you can order take out or delivery via the apps. Definitely excited to try another one of their big a** sandwiches!

Marco L.

I was disappointed with my experience. I ordered the jalapeño bread, but my order came with Dutch bread instead. I called to politely let them know, and I was told that when they run out of jalapeño bread, they substitute it with Dutch bread. The issue is that I wasn't asked if that substitution was okay. I'm allergic to Dutch bread, so it's not something I can simply eat instead. To make it even more confusing, my friend ordered the same jalapeño bread and received the correct bread, so I'm not sure why only mine was substituted. I understand that items can run out, but customers should be informed before a substitution is made, especially when it involves food that could affect someone with allergies. I paid for jalapeño bread and expected to receive what I ordered or at least be given the option to choose a different substitute or a refund.

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So many good options! Got the spicy tuna on jalapeno jack and my oh my so good! Mini cookies are to die for too!

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Friendly service and amazing sandwiches! Never disappoints The Hog's Breath on Dutch Crunch!

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Love this place! Yummy food at good prices with great service. The stallion is my favorite! Some indoor and outdoor seating as well!

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Looked the sandwiches here. The hot mess, the pastrami and the roast beef. HUGE SANDWICHES! Def want to come back

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