McAlister's Deli

2304 W Pierce St, Carlsbad
(575) 308-5052

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Customers' Favorites

Savannah Chopped Salad
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Kids Cheese Toastie
Macaroni and Cheese
Country Potato Soup
Pecanberry Salad
Reuben Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich
The New Yorker
The McAlister

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Fresh Favorites
The Veggie
Spinach, tomato, cucumber, red onion, house-roasted multicolored peppers, avocado and herb mayo on 9-grain. Includes a side.
Garden Fresh Turkey
Smoked turkey, avocado, spinach, tomato, Swiss and Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette on 9-Grain. Includes a side.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken, Romaine, Parmesan and Caesar dressing. Includes a side.
BLT + Avocado
Applewood smoked bacon, spring mix, tomato, avocado and herb mayo on country white. Includes a side.

WHAT'S NEW
Honey BBQ Pork Melt
Smoked pulled pork, honey mustard BBQ sauce, Swiss, cheddar, parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, and tomato on toasted ciabatta. Includes a side.
Honey BBQ Pork Spud
A giant spud loaded with smoked pulled pork, cheddar-jack, Honey BBQ Sauce, and green onions with a side of butter
Honey BBQ Pork Nacho
Smoked pulled pork, cheese dip, cheddar-jack, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, jalapenos, and drizzle of Honey BBQ BBQ Sauce, served over tortilla chips
Butter Pecan Cheesecake
Red Velvet Cookie
A soft, red velvet cookie, dark chocolate chunks, milk chocolate, and white chocolate chips
Caramel Apple Lemonade
Our McAlister's old-fashioned lemonade made with cane sugar, lemon juice, and a bewitching addition of caramel apple syrup.

Choose 2
Choose 2
McAlister's® menu has so many great items, it's hard making a choice. That's why we allow you to "Choose 2." You can have a half salad and a cup of soup too, no sacrificing one or the other required. You can pair a sandwich with a spud, or any other combination your heart desires. The more you try, the more you'll love coming back.

Savory and Spicy
Smoky Pepper Jack Turkey
Smoked turkey, bacon, pepper jack and McAlister's Honey Mustard™ on toasted ciabatta. Includes a side.
Jalapeño Turkey Crunch
Smoked turkey, jalapeño spud chips, bacon, pepper jack, avocado and mayo on toasted jalapeño roll. Includes a side.
Spicy Turkey Melt
Smoked turkey, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, chipotle ranch, spring mix and tomato on toasted baguette. Includes a side.
Spicy Turkey Melt 12"
Smoked turkey, bacon, pepper jack, avocado, chipotle ranch, spring mix and tomato on toasted baguette. Includes a side.
Horseradish Roast Beef & Cheddar
Black Angus roast beef, sharp cheddar, red onion and horseradish sauce on toasted ciabatta. Includes a side.
Spicy Southwest Chicken
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, poblano and black bean relish, pepper jack, avocado and chipotle ranch on toasted jalapeño roll. Includes a side.
Sweet and Smoky Chicken
Seasoned grilled chicken, sharp cheddar, and sweet & smoky barbecue sauce on a toasted ciabatta. Includes a side.

Clubs
McAlister's Club
Smoked turkey, Black Forest ham, bacon, sharp cheddar, Swiss, spring mix, tomato, mayo and McAlister's Honey Mustard™ on wheat. Includes a side.
King Club
Twice the ingredients of the McAlister's Club on country white. Includes a side.
Grilled Chicken Club
McAlister's Club with grilled chicken in place of ham and turkey. Includes a side.
Grilled Chicken King Club
Twice the ingredients of the Grilled Chicken Club on country white. Includes a side.
Black Angus Club
Black Angus roast beef, bacon, sharp cheddar, Swiss, red onion, spring mix, tomato, horseradish sauce and mayo on wheat. Includes a side.
Black Angus King Club
Twice the ingredients of the Black Angus Club on country white. Includes a side.
McAlister's Club Wrap
Cut the carbs without cutting the taste. Get our famous McAlister's Club with smoked turkey, Black Forest ham and everything on it except the bread. Wrap it up in a wheat wrap instead. Includes a side.

Craveable Classics
Ham & Cheese Melt
Black Forest ham, Swiss, mayo , spicy brown mustard, and tomato on toasted ciabatta. Includes a side.
Four Cheese Melt
Provolone, Swiss, American, Parmesan and Tomato on Toasted Ciabatta. Includes a side.
Harvest Chicken Salad (contains pecans)
Chicken salad with cranberries and pecans, spring mix and tomato on croissant. Includes a side. *This product contains pecans*
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken with spring mix, tomato, Swiss and McAlister's Honey Mustard™ on Croissant. Includes a side.

Big & Bold
Honey BBQ Pork Melt
Smoked pulled pork, honey mustard BBQ sauce, Swiss, cheddar, parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, and tomato on toasted ciabatta. Includes a side.
French Dip
Black Angus roast beef and swiss on a baguette, served au jus. Includes a side.
French Dip 12"
Black Angus roast beef and swiss on a baguette, served au jus. Includes a side.
The New Yorker
Corned beef, pastrami, Swiss and spicy brown mustard on marbled rye. Includes a side.
The Italian
Black Forest ham, salami, provolone, house-roasted multicolored peppers, spring mix, tomato, red onion, black olives, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette and spicy brown mustard on baguette. Includes a side.
The Italian 12"
Black Forest ham, salami, provolone, house-roasted multicolored peppers, spring mix, tomato, red onion, black olives, Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette and spicy brown mustard on baguette. Includes a side.
Memphian®
Smoked turkey, Black Forest ham and Black Angus roast beef, provolone, spring mix, tomato, mayo and spicy brown mustard on baguette. Includes a side.
Memphian® 12"
Smoked turkey, Black Forest ham and Black Angus roast beef, provolone, spring mix, tomato, mayo and spicy brown mustard on baguette. Includes a side.
Reuben
Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye. Includes a side.
Rachel
Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss and Thousand Island dressing on marbled rye. Includes a side.

Fresh Salads
Pecanberry Salad
Fresh strawberries and blueberries, candied pecans and grilled chicken, served with Fat-Free Raspberry-Pecan Vinaigrette dressing.
Savannah Chopped Salad
Grilled chicken, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola, honey roasted almonds, tomato and cucumber on mixed greens Try it with Sherry Shallot dressing.
Southwest Chicken & Avocado Salad
Grilled chicken, roasted corn, poblano and black bean relish, red onion, tomato, cheddar-jack, blue corn tortilla strips, avocado on mixed greens. Try it with Chili Lime Vinaigrette dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar-jack, tomato, cucumber and croutons on mixed greens
Garden Salad
Cheddar-jack, tomato, cucumber and croutons on mixed greens.
Harvest Chicken Salad (contains pecans)
Our Garden Salad with a scoop of Harvest Chicken Salad. *This product contains pecans.*
Chef Salad
Diced Turkey and ham, bacon, cheddar-jack, tomato, croutons and cucumber on mixed greens.
Caesar Salad
Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing on romaine lettuce.
Grilled Chicken Caesar
Parmesan, croutons and Caesar dressing on romaine lettuce with Grilled Chicken.

Giant Spuds
Honey BBQ Pork Spud
A giant spud loaded with smoked pulled pork, cheddar-jack, Honey BBQ Sauce, and green onions with a side of butter
Spud Max™
Ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar-jack, green onion, black olives and sour cream.
Justaspud®
With sour cream on the side Add Bacon or Add Cheddar-Jack prices vary by location.
Black Angus Roast Beef Spud
Black Angus roast beef, red onion, cheddar-jack, and au jus.
Chipotle Chicken & Bacon Spud
Grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar-jack, chipotle ranch and green onion.
Veggie Spud
Spinach, broccoli, red onions, house-roasted multicolored peppers, and RO*TEL cheese sauce.

Kids Meals
Kids Auntie Anne's Mini Pretzel Dogs
Auntie Anne's sweet pretzel dough wrapped around a delicious bite-sized hot dog, baked to a golden perfection. Sold as a 5ct.
Kids Cheese Toastie
American cheese on toasted wheat bread. Comes with your choice of a side and a Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Kids Ham Toastie
American cheese with ham on toasted wheat bread. Comes with your choice of a side and a Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Kids Turkey Toastie
American cheese with turkey on toasted wheat bread. Comes with your choice of a side and a Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Smucker's® Uncrustables® PB&J
Grape jelly and peanut butter on crust-less wheat bread. Comes with your choice of a side and a Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Kids Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni noodles with creamy cheddar, American and Neufchatel cheeses. Comes with your choice of a side and a Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Kids Spud
An Idaho potato served with butter and your choice of toppings: Cheddar-jack Cheese, Bacon, All-Natural Sour Cream. Comes with your choice of a side and a Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Kids Pizza
Mozzarella and marinara in a deep dish crust. Comes with your choice of a side and a Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Kids Garden Salad
Crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese and croutons over fresh greens with your choice of dressing and protein: All-Natural Chicken Strips, Ham, or Turkey. Comes with your choice of a side and a Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Shareables
Honey BBQ Pork Nacho
Smoked pulled pork, cheese dip, cheddar-jack, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, jalapenos, and drizzle of Honey BBQ BBQ Sauce, served over tortilla chips
Nacho Basket
RO*TEL cheese dip, jalapeños and tortillla chips.
Ultimate Nachos
Chili, RO*TEL cheese sauce, cheddar-jack, tomato, black olives, jalapeños, green onion, avocado and sour cream on tortilla chips.

Soups
Broccoli and Cheddar
Cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese mixed with chunks of Broccoli in a creamy base made from chicken broth.
Country Potato Soup
There's nothing like the down home taste of a hot potato soup, especially if it combines the flavors of potato, onion, bacon, chives and cheese.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A hearty, satisfying soup that's packed with the flavorful ingredients of chicken, tomato, cilantro and cheese, with the kick of peppers.
Chili
Filled with beef, beef and more beef to give it a hearty flavor that will warm your heart.
Veggie Chili
A hearty, meatless, all-bean chili that has all the seasoning you love.

Sides
Bag of Chips
Your meal with a side of crunch. It's the classic side for your classic choice.
Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni noodles with creamy cheddar, American and Neufchatel cheese.
Potato Salad
Southern style potato salad with chunks of potatoes blanketed with our creamy mustard and egg dressing.
Steamed Broccoli
Lightly seasoned steamed broccoli
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
A blend of tomatoes and cucumbers with sliced red onions and mixed with balsamic vinaigrette
Side Garden Salad
A light bite made with a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar-jack cheese and your choice of dressing.
Side Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese and croutons and a side of Caesar dressing.
Fresh Fruit
A mixture of fresh, seasonal fruits.

Beverages
Caramel Apple Lemonade
Our McAlister's old-fashioned lemonade made with cane sugar, lemon juice, and a bewitching addition of caramel apple syrup.
McAlister's Famous Tea
Rainforest Alliance CertifiedTM. Specially filtered. Made fresh with Orange Pekoe Black Tea leaves. Sweetened and poured over ice.
Lemonade
Refreshing old-fashioned lemonade made with cane sugar
Fountain Drinks
Gallons To Go
Pick up a Gallon To-Go today and make it "The Works" with cups, sweeteners, lemons and straws
Bottled Water
Coffee
Kids Beverages
Little sips for little lips. Whether it's a small tea or a special treat, we'll do what we can to make everyone feel welcome.

Desserts
Butter Pecan Cheesecake
Red Velvet Cookie
A soft, red velvet cookie, dark chocolate chunks, milk chocolate, and white chocolate chips
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Sugar Cookie
Brownie
A moist and rich double fudge treat
Brookie
A delicious blend of chocolate brownie and chocolate chip cookie
Colossal Carrot Cake
Giant slice of moist carrot cake with walnuts and cream cheese frosting.

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Recent Reviews

It really is discouraging when you order a French dip sandwich and you don't get the au jus go with it and then they have to remake a sandwich because the kitchen staff doesn't watch what they're doing
September 2025
I really enjoy the food at McAlister’s Deli in Carlsbad, New Mexico — it’s always fresh and delicious. However, the service behind the counter could use some improvement. The staff at the front seems to change frequently, and usually, there’s only one person running the register while the others are in the kitchen. This creates long wait times, especially during lunch hours when it’s consistently busy. It would really help if they had more front-of-house staff during...
July 2025
On vacation here and decided to stop and check the place out. Glad we did. Two of us split a footlong French dip. Tasted light, fresh, and on so satisfying. We could have used a bit more au jus. Hubby liked the potato salad. I chose a bag of chips. After you order they bring the food to your table. Our server was kind enough to bring us an extra plate, without us asking. We saw the peach cobbler cheesecake while we were eating and just had to try. Very tasty.
The atmosphere...
July 2025

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McAlister's Deli

2304 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 308-5052