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    Desert Deli

    4.4 (332 reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    DESERT DELI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pickle shot! I love that they have these
    Ashley P.

    I love Desert Deli, it's a little pricey but it's the only place I'd really pay to make me a sandwich. Def recommend getting the Flying Fortress with pepper jack instead of Swiss and Chipotle mayo instead of honey mustard 10/10 ... and a pickle shot!

    Pastrami on Rye
    Cesar D.

    A great find today, we stopped by the Desert Deli, its located on W. Ave L. Don't let the exterior full you, its a gem of a deli, full of many varieties of sandwiches and salads. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The interior has ample seating with about 6 table or so. You order at the counter top, they have several huge menu boards to choose from. chips, drinks, salads like mac salad, potato salad or larger green salads are some of the options. The two sandwiches we tried were the Hungry Italian and the Pastrami Brisket The Hungry Italian was full of prosciutto,capicola, mortadela, Pepperoni, Sweet peppers, provolone cheese,pepperoncinis, red onion, lettuce mayo, red wine vinegar in a soft roll, tons of meat, lots of flavor, a must try. This is one of the better Italian sandwiches I have tried in my life, the only thing that would make it more epic is a spicier pepper vs sweet. I was also surprised that they only offered a single size, for the 18 bucks, great sandwich but a bit on the expensive side, it seemed a bit much, would be nice to have a half size as an option, maybe there is but they did not offer it as an option. The other sandwich was the Pastrami Brisket on Rye, nice layer of cheese and Pastrami on perfectly grilled rye bread , with a pickle and a side mac salad with a lot of flavor. Each of the sandwiches were prepared very well, lots of cheese and meat layers, extremely hardy. A great spot for a sandwich.

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    Roberto C.

    I was craving a sandwich and Desert Deli hit the spot. I tried the raptor duo and the spaghetti sub. Both were really good. Attached are the current pictures and prices as of 1/3/25. Note the menu does tend to change.

    Samantha C.

    I definitely enjoyed this veteran owned sandwich spot. It's small spot with a few tables but they have plenty of choices. I love All the sandwiches we ordered. My son ordered one with a chipotle dressing that was so delicious. The smokiness was mmmmmmm! The pickles on the side def adds that extra zing you want. Def a must try little deli spot! So good!

    California Cheesesteak
    Christina W.

    My first impression was the ladies behind the counter were hustling. There were a few people inside but I could see online orders coming in. Everyone there, even the customers, were super friendly and it was very clean inside. They have a fantastic selection from drinks, to chips, to sandwiches. I decided to try two sandwiches. A California Cheesesteak Reuben Sandwich The Reuben was loaded with pastrami, the thousand island dressing was creamy and tasted amazing with the sauerkraut. The CA cheesesteak was insanely good! Personal favorite. The meat was so tender, the bread was nice and chewy, the bacon was smokey, the grilled onions added a slight sweetness, the tomatoes were fresh, I loved the addition of thousand island but the pickles, ya'll! I never realized how much I needed pickles on a cheesesteak sandwich. My goodness! Going forward, I'll eat the hot sandwiches at the restaurant as the bread softens due to the heat. But no regrets because they were fantastic! Btw... check out their board for their daily deals! If I would've paid attention, I would've ordered a panini and had $3 off.

    Corn beef, and pastrami sandwich
    Jeremy L.

    I had the pastrami corned beef combo and I would say this is the best pastrami sandwich I've had in the antelope Valley. It's boars head meat so for premade it's pretty good unfortunately I took the food to go so the bread was a bit soggy by the time I got home in Palmdale that being said, it was good bread. The meat portion was pretty generous better than most nowadays. My girlfriend got the Joshua salad and she liked it.

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    who the hell charges $25 for a fucking turkey sub!? this place is outrageous with its pricing!

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    I always recommend desert deli! I have tried almost everything on the menu and so far I haven't been disappointed!

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    Best sandwiches in the AV! I love the vibe of this place and the service is always on point!

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    Very small and cozy deli shop. A bit pricey but good quality. The pastrami was delicious.

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    Delicious food! Clean restaurant and friendly staff! We love the Italiano! Indoor and outdoor eating available!

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    Terrible staff attitude! Makes me want to eat elsewhere! Will not ever go back!!! Food was ok, bread is delicious!

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    Quality and quantity! I've had the Rueben, and meatball sandwiches and they are both awesome!

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    Great find in Lancaster! Tasty sandwiches and friendly staff. Picked up for an office lunch, the order was correct.

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    They have plenty of salad options and I used oil/vinegar for my dressing.

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