24 Best Delis near San Marcos

“This place is always packed, so you know the food will be good. I suggest you place an order before arriving, and it’s best to take away. They work really hard; the place has a great vibe, and everyone is super friendly. After living in New York for many years and trying several delis, Tina’s Deli is by far the best HOT Reuben on the West Coast, in my opinion!“

“Great food, reasonable prices 🤗“

“Great food, great selection, great prices, great specials, and GREAT PEOPLE! Visit. Often.“

“Top 3 cafes on my list. California cafe hits the spot for a quintessential California cafe vibe. This girl must cook organic, cuz you’ll leave feeling satisfied and fulfilled without any guilt of getting your glucose shot up like with usually compared dishes or getting your immune rung up through the ringer from processed or “enriched” ingredients. You can tell she clearly paid attention in culinary school since she cares about quality.
On my first visit I had the tomato soup with a grilled cheese +bacon($2 added charge). The tomato soup seemed to be freshly made and the sandwich had 3 large crispy bacon slices on 2 large sourdough slices. Its snuggled inside a business complex, you’ll have the quiet rumblings of cars and on occasion small planes landing and taking off from Carlsbad airport next door if you sit outside. Inside sitting available. Great job ladies keep up the good work.

On my next visit I had the hot pastrimi and apple crisp. Whatever vanilla cream it comes with it’s absolutely delicious and a little goes a long way. The hot pastrami freshly pickled sauerkraut, hot mustard, white cheese on sourdough“

“I've been coming here for years, it is a must go. Super friendly little mom and pop deli. Great food and amazing service. Reasonable prices that have stayed consistent for a long time. They know you on a first name basis by 1-3 times coming in. Highly, highly recommend!“

“If you’re looking for a hidden gem with exceptional food and warm hospitality, Judy’s Deli is an absolute must-visit! I tried their sriracha teriyaki sandwich, and it was nothing short of amazing—bursting with flavor, perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, and made with care. As a delightful bonus, the sandwich came with a macaroni salad that was creamy, fresh, and downright delicious.

The atmosphere of the deli is equally impressive. It feels family-run, and the owners go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Their kindness and genuine politeness truly added to the experience. Judy’s Deli is a shining example of how great food and great people can come together to create something special. I can’t wait to go back!“

“It's a hidden gem. I have driven by multiple times but I never knew this place existed. I was referred by a customer at another brewery. He said the sandwiches here were great, they were big and you could share one with someone else. He also said the beer wasn't the greatest but he goes for a sandwich often. Parking is not great and when you walk in there is a beer menu but you have to read the paper menu to find out what is in the sandwich. The sandwich took about 30 min to come out. All that being said the sandwich was great, definitely worth the wait! The bacon is crispy. The bread was good and it was actually just the right size. I ordered an IPA and it was very good my friend that I went with also liked his sandwich and beer. The staff was great and everyone seemed to know each other and were very nice. I will be a new regular here for sure. Oh also reasonably priced, beer was $7 sandwich $13.“

“Top notch! Everything about the yellow deli is nothing short of amazing!! Consistent food quality and friendly staff! My go to is the iced lime and honey yerba mate and a salmon sandwich. There are many yellow deli's in the US and abroad. I love taking family here because of the peaceful environment in which to enjoy a meal made with Love.“

“Such a nice local deli that offers guaranteed fresh drinks and food each day! I had the Açai Bowl and I have never tasted one before that had the perfect blend for my dish! You have to, HAVE TO stop by and add this spot to your favorite locations so you can enjoy everything that they have to offer!!!“

“My girlfriend and I LOVE this place! Discovered it by accident two years ago when I moved to Carlsbad… I live an hour and a half north now but still a mandatory stop for us anytime we are in the area! Everyone working there is so friendly and you can’t beat the service!“

“We used to say it felt like homemade food here. I have been eating here for almost a decade. I work down the street and all my coworkers eat or have eaten here. Prices are perfect not overpriced at all. They have range, burgers, sandwiches, chili, salads. I enjoy the cheeseburgers, chicken salad is one of a kind! They let you order a la crate and customize your food however you want. They make breakfast plates or burgers! They ladies up front are extremely nice, they remember your name. They take orders by phone and they never get it wrong. Only downside is they close by 2-2:30? I get off work at 3:30 and sometimes I wish I can take my wife some of the food here. Great lunch spot for all the people who work in this company heavy area.“

“Great food great staff!!!“

“Campus Café is a fantastic food stop for breakfast or lunch. Today I did their Korean barbecue that was their special for Thursday. So yummy. Has just the right amount of fight and balanced out nicely with the salad. You won’t be disappointed coming here.“

“This place is great. I have been coming here for lunch for five years. Family owned. Jimmy and his wife take great care of you. I love the sandwiches, so delicious. Too many great ones to list out. Very fresh ingredients, just like you made it at home. Great hole-in-the wall spot in Carlsbad.

Parking: Easy onsite parking lot.

Wheelchair accessibility: Nice ramp for wheel chairs.“

“Amazing! My wife has a gluten allergy so can’t go many places and ensure the food is 100% so not worth the risk. But here there’s no worry’s and the price of the food was amazing for the huge portions we got which we both have another meal from. It was truly delicious and made completely fresh. Definitely going back for special occasions and even telling friends who aren’t gluten free. I’m not and the carne asada fries were the best I’ve had. We live in Oceanside and they beat Ramones and Sanchos

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian sandwiches and sides with plenty of salads

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“Had a big day and needed to have lunch on hand early. The service was awesome and they were very patient with me not having enough caffeine and stumbling over my words.

Got a bacon turkey avocado sandwich things in the added sprouts for free. This sandwich was huge and super fresh.

Would absolutely go back here to try other sandwiches in the future.“

“Delicious vegetarian sandwich, has the farm fresh touch, homemade chimichurri was excellent. Great atmosphere, lots of fun beverages. I met the owner there, I could see how she takes pride in what she does and the community. I prefer to support owner-run small businesses rather than chains. And it’s easy to do when they make such good food!

Vegetarian options: Great veggie options for sandwich and beverages.“

“The half a cjs sandwich on squaw was yummy and the perfect size with a side of homemade potato salad that was delicious. The service was fast and the employees very nice and helpful. Very clean place. I'll be back!“

“Great service and seating“

“I have not tried any juices or fruits' YET?. Although I have tried the tortas and they are wonderful. The bread is so fresh and soft unlike the Que torta bread. Also has more meat and fresher ingredients. Have to say I have found my torta shop even if its across town from my house.It is worth the distance for the better quality. Thank you so much La Fresita!“

“We have liked Honey Baked Hams for many years and usually will have one or two of them each year. This year we bought a small one for our Christmas dinner. It was small because we are keeping our distance during the pandemic.To get a ham, you will need to order it ahead of time. To pick it up, the order will stay when it will be available. we arrived at this place about 2:00 PM on Tuesday and the line to get in the store showed there were about six people in line. The store is small, and there are other things like deserts available, so the browsing of the people tends to make the line slower than it might be at a less busy time.Our wait to get took about twenty-minutes to go from waiting in line to placing the ham in the trunk. Tomorrow, we'll have the ham and it would surprise me if it wasn't just as perfect as we are expecting.This is small, but nice store. The people are helpful and pleasant.“

“Great customer service“

“They are all amazing people“