Second time here and we ordered the #1 with extra mortadella and it was even better than the first time! Also bought the chicken parm and omg!!!! The chicken was tender and the sauce was insane! Tons a flavor! These sandwiches are hella big!!! read more

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Look...I don't know what it is but I keep coming back to this simple yet so complex sandwich. The pastrami is tasty, cheese is just the right amount, and the chipotle is not too overpowering. I am not a big chipotle fan...I'm picky with my chipotle sauces. Their chipotle mayo.....fire. Trust order the #45 (any time really) breakfast sandwich....no egg, add chipotle mayo, grilled on the outside. That bread is majestic read more

Antonelli's Deli - #45....my go to ALWAYS....with modifications: no egg, add chipotle mayo, grilled - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

Sandwiches are excellent but at a high price! Service is slow. Plan to wait at least 20 min for a sandwich. The people ordering are normally friendly and the workers are usually busy. read more

Great food best bread and lots of protein, large selection of food. Great service, friendly people

Make sure you check your sandwich before you leave... Husband ordered the deli club the 12 inch... No only ham no roast beef no turkey can of a bummer... I ordered prime rib with Ortega chili. I thought my prime rib would be tender and juicy no it was a slab of dry brown meat... They must've had an off day today... read more

Delicious and worth every penny spent . Picture does no justice on how large this sandwich is on size and taste. Made with care and neatness. The GrubHub delivery driver delivered it with a smile at Team Kia of El Cajon. read more

Antonelli's Deli - Today lunch was the "#3 Capocollo and Provolone Cheese - 8 with no onions." Need I say more? It's delicious - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

The ONLY thing and I mean ONLY thing keeping this place from being a 5+ is the long wait. Now for my rant......No matter when I come, early, late, or in the belly of the beast at noon, there is at least a 35 minute wait for a sandwich. At least they tell you up front of the wait but nonetheless it's an investment in time. I overheard the girl at the counter today say they had a lot of " deliveries" today so thus the wait. I'm not sure how to feel about that.....I initially feel like less of a priority, like an afterthought. I mean, I made the drive, I stood in line, and I'm the one who has to wait? Maybe I'm asking too much but occurs to me that priority should be placed on walk in customers......maybe by having a separate prep area or something? Enough of my rant, now to my meal. The #22 Pastrami is my go to sandwich and never, I mean never, disappoints. The bread is soft, the pastrami moist and flavorful, shredded iceberg is cold and crispy, tomato garden fresh and bright. Back to my rant. I counted at least five paying customers who inquired at the counter with the ol " how much longer for my sandwich" question. It's a little bit uncomfortable to watch. People actually look distraught, troubled, wondering when......and when their order eventually comes up, customers either pissed off or have a look of euphoria with a peek up to heaven as if to thank god for the gift of a perfect meal about to happen...... Ok, back to the meal experience. I mowed through two bags of chips while burning up my nervous energy, come to think of it, that's pretty good strategy if one wants to increase chips sales. I digress...... the inside is very clean, tables are wiped, and room is cooled. The music is on point and the restrooms are clean. Love this place and give a good rating, felt the rant was needed. read more

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I have always wanted to eat here. I've heard great things. Did the ownership change? I ordered through Grubhub and got, at best, a mediocre sandwich---dry, barely any toppings, meat or taste. I usually try to support local businesses, but I will stick to Jersey Mike's from now on. read more

Best Pastrami! 5 every aspect of the sandwich is quality! Ordered lunch combo and the 1/2 sandwich is giant . I will be ordering sandwiches from Antonelli's again ! read more

This place is kind of located in the middle of nowhere. There's nothing close by except some random offices and warehouses. I never heard of this place until I heard about it. Once you hear about it, you will never forget. The sandwiches here are amazing! Everything tastes fresh and the sandwich sizes are a good size so you definitely won't be feeling hungry afterwards! I've tried half their menu and haven't been disappointed by any of them. One of the best sandwich shops in San Diego. Definitely call in your order. They get crazy busy. read more

Always a favorite of the families. Love their sandwhiches big enough to share. Wait times are usually long on togos but you can call ahead. Love their soups as well. read more

Every time I order my monster sandwich on a half French roll I'm going to get the best Been here 50xs I'm always coming back for more read more

Great sandwhiches if you have the time! Never spent less than 20 min. People are great! Food is great! Service needs some attention. Will probably go somewhere else next time I am here, but come back eventually. read more

Favorite sandwiches! Always a teacher favorite at our school So thankful to Antonellis for always accommodating our eating needs CVMS loves you! read more

This was our second time eating at this deli. My boyfriend constantly raves about how good their sandwiches are here, but we were sadly disappointed the first and second time he took me here. The sandwiches are very basic sandwiches with just meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese (something I could easily make at home). There was no special flavor to the sandwiches or meat, and they taste very plain and bland. I think they forgot to put their special vinaigrette sauce on our roast beef sandwiches because of how boring they tasted. If you're looking for a tasty flavorful sandwich, I definitely would NOT recommend this place. read more

Spent 140 dollars on sandwiches, waited almost an hour just to find out my food had been sitting on the counter for half of that time. Gave me the wrong sandwich and didn't give me sides I ordered. What a joke read more

This is the best place to get a sandwich takes a while but it's worth it. Ignore the bad reviews it's mostly old crusty people who still think it's the 80s and think that just because they are a customer they're never wrong and they deserve free sandwiches. Seen a lot of impatient people come here expecting it to get as quick as subway. If you want a good quality sandwich then expect it to take a little longer if you want a subpar quality questionable meat and ingredients then go to subway. It's not hard to understand people. read more

Well it was a long run but it has come to a close. I will never order from them again. Been going there since the late 1980's and order there at least once every 2 to 3 weeks, often times more. Great place for a great sandwich. Today I ordered two 31's on Rye. One toasted the other regular. Brought them home to find one was a sub sandwich. No problem honey they will take care of it. NOPE. They offered me 10% off. Hadn't taken a bite yet but they would not replace the incorrect order with the correct order. Has to be the worst customer service. Used to be great. Used to have the owner out shaking hands asking how the food is. Not any more. Not a budge from the girl on the phone. So 35 or so years and it will be the last time I ever order there again. I will let others know the poor service and at a minimum you will have to unwrap your take out to make sure it's right. Maybe they won't care about that either. read more

Great spot hidden gem in El Cajon behind Home Depot off of Fletcher Parkway! Sandwiches are massive in size and taste AMAZING! Very small but very cute venue! Parking can be a challenge as they look like they are a very popular place and they stay busy. They offer inside dining as well as a couple of picnic style tables located outside for seating too. Customer service was nice and food came out in a timely manner. We ordered the Hot Pastrami Sandwich. It was absolutely delicious!! Bread was nice and soft, great proportion of meat to veggies, and I love the finely shredded lettuce they use. It also came with a pickle spear as well. My only suggestion to the owner is...please consider putting fries on your menu. You have so many delicious sandwiches to choose from (I plan to be back many times to try them all), I honestly think fries will just compliment the sandwiches well. read more

Hands down!! The best sandwiches! Portions are more than average, and a special touch is when the owner's wife Lisa comes in with homemade brownies. The atmosphere is great and welcoming. You really feel the family vibe. Order ahead because this shop gets BUSY! try it..... you WON'T regret it. read more

Antonelli's Deli - #3 4" -Capocollo & provolone Sandwich comes with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, oil & vinegar. Salt & pepper & oregano - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

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It's really not fair, I don't know what concoctions they do here. This here is unfair to other deli shops. This family owned shop really puts the umph in making you a sandwich. Ingredients and bread quality, along side meat quality is sensational. This is a spot where it's been voted best Deli in SD 8 years straight. Come over here have a sub, enjoy yourself and remember......you ain't got to go to Downtown or Hill Crest for a decent sandwich. Look no further than the King!!! Antonellies is the Prime Time king of the subs! read more

They Never disappoint Simply the Best Deli in the east county Best quality ingredients Best customer service The end read more

Way over rated. Call in ahead and they still don't start making your sandwich until you show up and pay. Then you wait an additional 20-30 minutes for them to make it. Why take phone orders? Not even a "sorry for the wait". read more

Ordered sandwich's over the phone. They were ready when I was told to pick up. The lady that waited on me was kind and efficient. Italian sub & meatball sandwiches were great. read more

This is the best deli in San Diego. I go here as often as I can. When I go to the Home Depot down the road or the Rexel across the street, that's more than enough of an excuse to go here. The turkey and Swiss is my goto sandwich. I add mayo. The service is great and the dining area is a good size too. It is a very nice place to get lunch, so try it out if you haven't already. The atmosphere is always relaxed too. read more

The best Sandwich Shop in San Diego, the pastrami and French dip is the business here!!!!! Nobody does it better then Antonelli's been coming here 20 years..... the service is amazing also read more

First time customer. The sandwich is HUUUUUGE! I got the 8" thinking I could finish it. Turned into 3 meals. Meat/veggie ratio is perfect. Oil/vinegar top notch. I'll definitely be back! And, by the way, they use great utensils and napkins. Not the cheap stuff. read more

It's a very good bread sandwich. Cheap meat and lots of bread, but it's soft so that's a plus

What a joke of a sandwich. Ripoff pricing, chintz amount of pastrami. Chewy. Boo. Will not return. read more

Antonelli's Deli - Grilled Pastrami in Rye with Swiss - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

Not bad food, but not worth the wait OR price. We paid $60 and waited 40 minutes for three 8-inch sandwiches. It was busy and I understand that but just not worth it read more

We are die hard fans of the Reuben. No one makes a Reuben like these folks!! This time I ordered online and we went to pick it up. Perfect!! It's a busy place. We know why. It's that good!! Thanks folks!!!! read more

I can't get enough of this place!!! The subs are huge!!!! Might say 4" but it's 6" wide so it more than makes up for it. The 8" is my defiantly my go to size and if I don't want to eat dinner the 12" is what I get. It's still as fresh as ever! 12" long 6" wide sandwich, so amazing! All ingredients are fresh as well as bread is made fresh. This is a must if your a sandwich lover. I keep telling myself I am going to venture out and try something new this time and always end up getting the same sandwich I have been getting for the last 5 years. The wait can be long at times but they are very polite and tell you up front how long the wait will be. Closed on Sunday Monday which seems to be when I want them the most but other than that, hands down the best sand which shop I have ever been to in all the US. Definitely a local favorite that will always be my go to!! The staff is always so friendly and sweet. Can never go wrong with Antonelli's read more

I placed an order for 2 breakfast sandwiches online and paid for extra meat and avocado on both. My husband picked them up and they didn't have either of the extras we paid for. I called them to let them know and they refused to give me my money back even though I assured the manager that they DID NOT have the extra meat on them. He said he asked the employee who prepared them and that she assured she did add the extra meat, but forgot to add avocado. I offered to send him a picture of the sandwich and he refused, he instead said that they could not refund me the money for the extra meat since it's very expensive and the lady said she did add it to the sandwiches. We've been going there to puchase sandwiches for years and usually my husband orders them with extra meat, so we know well how they're supposed to look when they are prepared correctly. What a shame that they did not honor that and refused to give us our money back, and basically call us liars. Food is very good, but service was very poor. Make sure to check your orders well before you leave, because they will not believe you even if you have proof that they messed up. read more

Call ahead the wait time is about 45mins! My co-worker had suggested this place to me a while back. I love sandwiches and so we decided to check them out. The location is a little hidden but easy enough to find. Since we visited during covid-19 the parking wasn't too bad but it can be tight. They are a bit more expensive but it feeds a lot and their good. We bought two 12" subs, the deli club, i changed the cheese on mine to provolone. Their enough to feed you for lunch and dinner! Its really filling and tastes pretty good! Its not too far from my house which is very nice. We'll order here again! read more

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AWESOME food horrible service. We went at lunch, we expected the wait. We did not expect the rude cashier.

The customer service was premium. The food was filling. I ordered a #1, 4 inch. As previously stated it was more like a 6 inch plentiful. I will definitely return! BTW, breakfast burritos on available and open at 7AM. read more

Antonelli's Deli - Delis Near Me - El Cajon, California

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This place is GOOD. I mean, GOOOOOOOOOD! Their sandwiches are unmatched as far as East coast style subs go out here on the West coast. The fresh, delicious, and HUGE! A 4in is plenty but for the extra hungry or saver-for-laters, go for the 8in. We typically get the #7 and #13 and a side of hot Giardiniera. I will say, they are incredibly busy so when you plan to get lunch here, plan ahead and call far in advance. I've seen 45-60min waits at times. They're also not the most friendly, but I guess it doesn't really matter much if you're just grabbing and go'ing. The sandwich never disappoints so we keep coming back :-) read more

The food is amazing and I would give 5 stars but what brings it down for me is the service. No smile, no greeting. Young girl working the front counter wears glasses. Customers have to say hello and she still will not say anything. Older women in the back are friendly and talk to customers. Restaurant is very clean! I would come here everyday but prefer not to start my day off with someone who is unhappy at work. read more

My first time here today- and just moved down from Sacramento area. Fast service and a pretty good sandwich. I ordered the 4" number 7 sub (turkey) which the turkey was surprisingly light and fresh tasting! However the sub was massive. Like unmanageable on how huge it is- I really wasn't sure how to eat it. I'll most likely return and try the sandwiches and maybe a hot sandwich! Thanks for the delicious sub! read more

My favorite place to get a sandwich. Generous, fresh portions that are easy on the wallet. I decided to take a chance on the prime rib dip recently, which is pretty steep ($18 at the time of this review), and I wasn't disappointed. French dips are usually my favorite sandwich, but the price tag always turned me off. It was truly outstanding, even by Antonelli's already high standards. The horse radish was creamy, and the beef was actually beef, not the usual thin-sliced waxy stuff. I won't always be getting the prime rib dip, but I will be getting it every now and then. Pretty much every other sandwich is in line with other deli prices, but they're fresher tasting and probably bigger. Whatever you get here, you can't go wrong, BUT if you really like French dips, take a chance on the Prime Rib Dip at least once. read more