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    Gus C.

    A small mom and pop joint in a packed strip mall that also services a coffee le shop, so it might be best to park by the Target and walk over if you can't find parking. The menu is limited, but offers the essential deli items. The icing on the cake was the great service and vibe. I ordered an oven roasted chicken with a side Italian salad and was really impressed by the quality and serving size. I will definitely be ordering from here again.

    Guajolote sandwich, potato salad, iced signature coffee
    Chi N.

    We stopped by here on the way to an event to have a quick lunch and everything was amazing. I got the Guajolote sandwich, Potato salad side, and signature iced coffee. Everything was delicious but the hospitality and service were the best! Everyone was so friendly, they let us sample a new chili and a delicious house made chili sauce too. The coffee had a new cream on top which was unique and I loved it! Highly recommend this spot!

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    Mike W.

    First visit. I stopped in for lunch while serving jury duty (close to El Monte Courthouse). The staff were friendly, and my sandwich was amazing! It wasn't fast, but it was worth the wait. Limited table seating and a small window countertop that seats four. Most customers took their orders to go. I tried the El Montero Sandwich combo ($16.99), which comes with a bag of chips or pasta salad. A bottle of Coke was extra ($3.50). Ingredients were fresh and flavors were extraordinary. I can't wait to go back and try other menu items.

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    Diana Z.

    Finally a good sandwich spot in El Monte that you NEED to try! This sandwich spot is in the same shopping plaza where Tierra Mia is. I called to make a to go order and was told that they were waiting for their carnitas. I loved the honesty and that they reached out with an ETA so I wouldn't waist my lunch time. When I arrived my order was ready and all the staff were extremely nice. Good food and great customer service is what everyone loves! Everything that I ordered was super delicious and so fresh! I got the Montero with a side of potato salad with some chips. I'm looking forward to try other stuff.

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    Christine V.

    We decided to try Garden Deli after my brother kept seeing it all over social media. We took our dad out for lunch and figured we'd finally check it out. It's a family-owned and operated spot with really friendly service. They do have indoor seating, but it's pretty small and intimate, so depending on when you go there might be a bit of a wait for a table and your order. My dad ordered the Garden Feta sandwich with chips, my brother went with the recommended roast beef sandwich and a side of potato salad (which was made fresh that day), and I ordered the tuna salad on a croissant instead of sourdough. The vegetables on both my dad's sandwich and mine were fresh and crisp, which was nice. My brother really enjoyed his roast beef sandwich and the potato salad. My dad said the Garden Feta sandwich was pretty good, and I thought the tuna salad on the croissant was good as well. Service was great and everyone we interacted with was super friendly. The selection is a little limited, so I'm not sure it's somewhere I'd go back to regularly, but it was nice to finally try it and check it off the list. They also have a shared parking lot with the surrounding businesses, and we didn't have any trouble finding parking.

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    Henry C.

    This is a cool spot we need more establishments like this in EL Monte and South El Monte good food and good vibes.

    Garden feta with turkey and bacon and pasta salad.
    Tiffany Y.

    My friend saw something on social media about this place and suggested it for lunch. I work in the area and never knew about this place. We tried it today and it did not disappoint. We were greeted immediately when we walked in. Super friendly service, the owners are so nice. One of them suggested the garden feta with turkey and bacon. My friend ordered that and I ordered the oven roasted chicken. The bread comes from Homeboy Industries. Pickles are made in house, so good! The ingredients are super fresh. I wanted a soda but they were out of diet sodas. The guys recommended their teas. My gosh, I have never had tea like that. The whole experience was fantastic and we have already made plans to return next week ( June 27). They are going to be offering tri tip sandwiches for one day only. I have never been so excited about finding a new place to eat.

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    Lawrence H.

    Got the Turkey Club with Potato Salad. Pretty, pretty, pretty good. Probably, the best sandwich I have tasted in a while. The ingredients were fresh (the bread is sourced locally). The potato salad was well balanced between the creamy texture and flavor (no pickles used according to the owner). Nice touch on grilling the sandwich bread with butter. This is a family owned business. The owner recommended trying their Garden Feta Sandwich. I am a big fan of feta and told him I would try it the next time I am in the area. Service was extremely friendly and prompt.

    Legit Homeboy Certified Amazing Oven Roasted Sandwich with TuPac playing in the back ground. They got the HITS here BOTH Sandwiches and Music Hit that Potato Salad Attention to Detail and Hospitality to the Tens. Always checking in, if I was Good and Needed Anything

    Roast beef sandwich on sourdough

    I love finding other food options.... I love a great sandwich. This place is A1..... The set up is a small lil shop you could miss if you didn't know it was there. The inside is very welcoming ...like your OG uncle opened a deli shop ITS NOT GHETTO just very chilled... Nice music playing... The staff was very cool thanked me for deciding to come and check them out ( shout out to both of you guys) I ordered the roast beef sandwich NO MAYO ....don't judge me lol the sandwich was a nice size on sourdough...I did not eat the sandwich there ( WHICH I REGRET, BECAUSE WHEN IT CAME OFF THE GRILL BABYYYYYYY IT WAS LOOKING BEAUTIFUL).... But the taste was great. All ingredients were fresh, loaded with nice cuts of roast beef. This time I got a picture y'all.....Go check it out another gem in El Monte!!!! Oh yeah they have these red onions on it....and babyyy it put the whoop on it

    Egg salad sandwich
    Flor M.

    Let me start this review by saying how amazing this place is! Not only is the service incredible, but the food is truly something special. So special that it will have you coming back the next day for more. Am I speaking from experience... absolutely! Do I have any regrets about coming to grab sandwiches two days in a row... never! I ordered a tuna sandwich with the Italian pasta and it was one of the best I've ever had. The tuna is simple and made to order. Topped with avocado, sprouts, and tomato sprinkled with pepper! Pure deliciousness! Now let's talk about the Italian pasta... amazing! I'll take a whole tray! Couldn't get enough. The flavor is spot on and super light. The next day I tried the egg salad sandwich with potato salad and again one of the best I've had. Made to order egg salad is always the best. The flavor was great paired with bacon and a croissant. Truly took this sandwich to another level. Simple yet packed with deliciousness. The potato salad I hear is a family recipe and it's truly made with love. It's light, fluffy, and flavorful. All the qualities that make potato salad delicious. Lastly, I had the Montero. If you want a hearty sandwich this is your jam. It's really really really good. I've never had anything like this, but I'm glad I did. It's one of those sandwiches you didn't know you needed in your life. The carnitas are so good paired with the caramelized onions... yum! Definitely a sandwich worth trying and telling all your friends about. Overall, this sandwich spot is truly an excellent experience. They have perfected the art of sandwich making and I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the sandwiches! Thank you again for the wonderful service and the delicious sandwiches. I definitely will be back!

    Eric Q.

    The Garden Deli absolutely delivered. The tuna sandwich was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced -- easily one of the best deli tuna sandwiches I've had in a long time. The oven roasted chicken sandwich was just as amazing: tender, juicy, and packed with flavor on perfectly toasted bread. Everything tasted homemade and high quality, from the sandwiches to the sides and drinks. The atmosphere was cozy, clean, and relaxing, making it the perfect lunch spot. Friendly service, fresh ingredients, and seriously delicious food. Can't wait to come back again!

    Jennifer J.

    Food was beautiful, delicious and the staff were so hospitable! The sandwiches really do look professional in person! No sad fast food burger made here, no sir. Their food is made with love and care and it tastes that way too! Flavors were well rounded, the amount of food and quality was great! Make sure to come early or at least before 1:00 or 2:00 because we came around dinner and they ran out of the ingredients for one of their popular sandwiches and they were out of their freshly made sides, too. I'm not mad, that's just how small local businesses run. Please give them a try and I might visit early on a weekend to get their popular items before they run out

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    Incredible food, even better service. Raul and the staff couldn't have been more friendly, and I haven't had a better sandwich in L.A!

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    Ike's Love & Sandwiches

    Ike's Love & Sandwiches

    4.0
    (198 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    I've been going to Ike's since 2008 (NorCal and socal locations). I got the Ménage…read more The service was great. This was the best Ike's sandwich I've gotten in awhile. I'll definitely be back to this location!

    3/5, many vegan and vegetarian options:…read more My first Ike's sandwich was from their West LA location in 2019, and the fact that I remember the year is evidence enough that I am a sandwich fiend. I've gotten at least a dozen sandwiches (and likely more) from Ike's over the years, and it was always my favorite local sandwich shop after they finally opened a location in the northeast side of LA. But I must say, as of late, their quality is really not the same as the past. I recently ordered a sandwich that came with mushrooms and it was barely cooked and mostly raw. Having raw mushrooms in a sandwich is really not it, and considering each sandwich here is about $16+ post tax and tip (yes I did tip), I think we can expect a little better quality, or at the very least, not having basically raw mushrooms in a sandwich. While they do have many sandwiches to choose from on such a vast menu, and everything is customizable (just with additional charges), it does feel like they'd do better if they nail down some of the details like making sure their cooked ingredients are actually cooked. All that said, the store is kept clean, there's some dine in tables as well as outdoor seating. The music indoors is kept loud, and the decor is very colorful and bold. Service feels like what you'd expect from employing recent high school or college students at their first jobs, but it's always been polite. Pictured: one of the many sandwiches I've consumed over the years from Ike's. This one attached happened to be from 2023.

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    Banh Mi Hoa Phat

    Banh Mi Hoa Phat

    4.6
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    Was on the hunt for banh mi in the area and this place had really good reviews so we came to pick a…read morefew up. We got the grilled pork banh mi with extra pate ($9.00 each). There's an anniversary special going on this month so all orders are 20% off - three sandwiches came out to about $22! The sandwiches come in a cardboard box with a hole cut out on the top so that nothing gets soggy. They also give you the pickled carrots and daikon in a separate bag as well as another bag for the cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeños which is amazing for taking it to go. There's also a sauce that came with it but I didn't use it so I can't say anything about it but the sandwich itself was so good. The bread was crispy but soft and the pork was so flavorful. Everything went perfectly together and I would definitely come back again!

    Omg...I have ordered from here probably 5 times already in the past 2 months from Uber Eats! Just…read moretoday I went in person because they currently have a 20% anniversary special off your order you cannot get online till the end of the month. Cash option is cheaper by a $1 but credit card and Apple Pay is also accepted. I got the usual crispy pork belly and the special. Crispy pork belly (A++) banh mi is the absolute BEST and I mean THE BEST banh mi in ALL of SGV!! I kid you not!! You will not go back to any banh mi after this mouth-watering experience. The Special is also great (A+) and packed with flavor but their signature is the crispy pork belly banh mi. Bread is also made in-house which makes for a spectacular banh mi! Service was prompt and staff were friendly. It's a family owned business with few tables inside and some dessert drinks on the right. Will definitely grab some of those next time! It's clean and well kept with lots of uber drivers going in and out. You know it's a bumpin' place when uber drivers are parked outside waiting to deliver! Plenty of parking to the left with shaded parking far back. Street parking is also available. I have been telling all my friends and family about this place because it's quite the gem! Hope this place expands to other areas while keeping its quality. What are you waiting for!? Get the banh mi that will change your entire perception of how banh mi should taste like!

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    Grilled Beef was ok. A little dry and bland
    Grilled Beef was ok. A little dry and bland
    Roasted Pork Banh Mi was so delicious and stuffed with crispy pork belly

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    Roasted Pork Banh Mi was so delicious and stuffed with crispy pork belly

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