I love this place first time going the service was great, they made me and my son (and we're both sangwich snobs) feel like family. The philly fries were the bomb and the philly cheese ....ohhhh fuggetaboutit ! I love this place try it if your in DT ELC read more

Keep coming back here and this spot is the best !! I support local businesses where food is 10 times better

Oh my the best Philly cheese steak, being from upstate NY and have had a cheese steak from Philly . . . Philly Steak subs is da Bomb will definitely return. Customer service was great and know this is a secret hole in the wall joint with fabulous, tasty Philly cheese steaks see y'all soon read more

Old school restaurant with a real authentic feel! Anthony was fantastic with service extremely friendly and will be telling everyone I know to come here the food is amazing too read more

I don't usually write reviewes, and I usually hate philly steak sandwiches, I found his place on uber eats at first and just thought to give it a try and GOD DAMN! Best sandwich I've ever had in my life!! It was so good I actually been going all the way there from work! Just 5 stars hands down! read more

Very good place. Cheese steak was excellent, perfect lunch place. The guy working the counter was a little abrasive but not rude, I could tell he was busy. read more

I was disappointed in the philly cheesesteak subs here. There version of philly cheesesteak strays away too far from an authentic philly cheesesteak and even a good modified version. Lettuce, mayo, excessive onions, tons of oily grease, and a soft soggy roll killed the deal for me. I'd make the drive to get better philly cheesesteak elsewhere. read more

Philly Steak Subs - Soggy roll, oily grease, letuce, mayo, onions galore :( - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

Love eating here with my boss. We order their Philly fries and go back to work with a clear mind. :) Great place to eat and chill. The employees are comedy! A must visit location. read more

Philly Steak Subs - Came in for Philly fries. My third time and I love this place. I love avocado on my fries and they were not skimpy. - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

Live so close to here for almost 8 years and never went in. Stopped by recently. Got the sandwich they are famous for - Philly Cheese Steak. It was very tasty. It was a good size for the price. I wish they had an wheat bun option. That is about the only negitive I had. The guys inside working were really nice. The place was clean enough. It's a very nice neighborhood place. I plan to visit again. read more

Philly Steak Subs - Got it with out mushrooms! - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Awesome! The bread, the seasonings...all added up to what I considered to be a phenomenally great Philly Sandwich! The Works!! read more

I don't how they can call themselves Philly Steaks! The only cheese available is provolone and the rolls that are used can get soggy -- Not a true Amoroso roll... I was disappointed. Not at all like home! read more

The boys and I stopped by and got the Philly Cheese Steak w/ the Works. Best cheesesteak we've had in years! Check them out, and you won't be disappointed! read more

Philly Steak Subs - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

Had the philly cheese steak the works with double meat without the lettuce and tomato. It was awesome and a little pricy, but worth it. Will be back again. read more

Amazing food here- seriously you can't go wrong with any item on the menu! I love the cheese steaks and the hot pastrami is insane! But the cold sandwiches are exceptional as well- my favorite is the club! Try anything - you will love it- but pastrami is insanity! read more

Philly Steak Subs - Chef salad!!! Absolutely amazing! - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

That Philly cheese steak deluxe large samich is so perfect I got it "to go"and could not even leave the parking lot. Nuff said.

I'm still waiting for that cheesesteak throwdown with Juan. This place will definitely be in the running. To me this place is everything a sandwich shop is about; quick, accurate and friendly service, good value and a tasty sandwich. The guy at the counter always have some friendly banter to go with your steak and have always been great when I've come in. Really I'd be here more if cheesesteaks weren't so bad for me and if the parking was better (you have to back out onto very busy Ballyntine). It's right next to the courthouse so if you ever want to drown your sorrows in a cheesy, meaty delight after the judge laughed at your excuse for speeding this is the spot! WHEN YOU GO- the loaded chz steak is the go to item here. Add fries and a drink to a large and you'll be skipping dinner. The hoagie and club are both winners as well. Go there...NOW! read more

Chicken Philly is soooo good! They don't skimp on the meat either. Fast service, friendly staff...steak fries were perfectly cooked too. Will definitely be visiting again. :) read more

This place is great AND close. Although the picture posted is from their website, it's not exactly what my sandwich looked like. That was kind of a bummer. The meat was more ground up and the cheese was white. It still tasted great, don't get me wrong. I will be back!! read more

Do one thing and do it well. I keep trying to like Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches, but for whatever reason, I never seem to be impressed (I do the same thing with lamb, but that's another story). And yet, I try, oh my gosh do I try! So, the other day, I tried again and surprised my honey on lunch with a couple of these beauties. Stayed away from "the Works" because neither of us are mushroom fans, but was intrigued with the idea of avocado on a Philly, so maybe next time, hold the 'shrooms. I absolutely LOVED the regular though. And the regular size was still large. The large was actually quite ridiculous. They put lettuce and tomato on them which I felt was a nice touch and tricked me into thinking it wasn't quite as bad as it really was. I don't think they use cheese whiz, so that may be a deal breaker for some, but the idea of cheese whiz weirds me out, s'ok by me! I did order fries to go and by the time we went to eat them, the bag was soaked with grease and they were soggy. Minus one star for that, but add that star back because their specialty is from Philly, not France. KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID Yay! read more

Great customer service & great food. Best philly steak/pastrami sub in San Diego. My husband and I will definitely be back.

Came in here yesterday. Food is still delicious. I recommend calling ahead and ordering cause it takes a little long when they're making your fresh food. Half of the Philly will make you full so the other half is always good for dinner or the next day. And the fries were perfectly salted and crispy when we got home. This place is really all about good and fresh food. My only complaint is that they don't do the $5 Fridays anymore :( but do come here if you want to treat yourself to a delicious sandwich. Keep it up! :) read more

Philly Steak Subs - Always good - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

I'm a bit of a philly cheesesteak snob, so this review may seem a bit pretentious. CANNED MUSHROOMS REALLY?? Only Provolone cheese, no cheez-wiz. He said the order of fries were big enough to share with two people, it was barely enough for one... Overall, the flavor was good, but it was more about the different toppings and not the meat. He put tomatoes and avocado on a philly cheesesteak. On the positivie, the regular order is hella huge. Only canned/bottled sodas= no free refills = Sad Manda. read more

I loved that I could order for delivery, the prices were more than reasonable for the amount of food we got. My 2 kids shared a turkey and salami sandwich, my 2 year old twins shared a grilled cheese, I had the Turkey Philly. We will definitely be ordering from Philly Steak Subs again. read more

A co-worker referred me to this place about 6 years ago. At that time I had been on the hunt for a good Philly in San Diego for about 2 years, ever since my pilgrimage to sandwich Mecca, Philadelphia. I tried all the usual places (Eddie's, Gaglione's, Nick's, Antonelli', yadda yadda yadda, ya know?), and had resigned myself to the usual BS as I was driving up. Then the smell hit me. 6 years later, still in love. The owner, Ronnie, bought the place from his father, and things haven't changed in the 40+ years the place has been in business (Ronnie and his dad are from Chicago, not philly but close!) except for the better. In the 6 years I've been eating here (and at least twice a month at that) the dining room size has more than doubled, and I've heard it will get even bigger soon. The place has modernized with a new POS system and larger, restaurant-scale equipment. What hasn't changed is what kept me coming back, week after month after year; the simple quality of the food, and the "hole-in-the-wall", comfortable feel of the restaurant itself. It's one thing to love eating at a place, it's another thing to feel at home there. read more

YELP WASN'T LYING!BEST PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS SANDWICHES IN CALI!! THANK YOU YELP AND PHILLY STEAK SUBS for putting your LOVE INTO THE SANDWICHES. Perfect amount of cheese and meat, I've tried the Philly without the works and added bacon.... OMGGGGG THE best. I've also tried the Philly with the works and it was a nice twist! Husband also loved it and he's picky with his meat! This place is great find if you like a good cheat meal and a place to feel welcomed and taken care off! Yummmmmmy! You will be happy you found this place! read more

Love there Philly cheese steak best in town. This place is by my house and I oder once a week and the food is good ever time.

Well this was on one of my lists on one of the best Philly Cheese steak sandwiches in San Diego, and boy was I let down again. I ended up calling ahead thinking that it would be faster, but I was wrong. The manager over the phone said "make sure you bring cash as our POS is down." I thanked him for the forewarning as I usually don't carry cash. This was my first time, so I attempted to walk in the wrong door. I was a little embarrassed when I walked in and attempted to have a conversation with the Mexican cook in back and said "damn wrong door." He looked at me like "stop bothering me" and completely ignored me. What an a-hole. I looked at the locked door and they had a sign that was placed inside that said "other door." Whoever placed it there must not have realized that their heavy tint on the window makes it completely useless to see from the outside. I walked up to the cashier (who appeared to be a manager) and he was fixing the POS system and didn't even acknowledge me till after he fixed it (which took 5 minutes of me standing there looking like an idiot). Finally, he took my money (it seemed that's all these people were interested in). I got my food and left. Thank god, I felt like an ex-con visiting a local cop bar. Mind you, the phone order which was supposed to have taken "10-15 minutes" took about 20-25. The wonderful cook in the back didn't start my order until I walked in. The only thing good about this place was the tasty tries. The Philly didn't have enough cheese and flavor and wasn't up to my expectations. For being a business called "Philly Steak Subs" (original name mind you) they were cut short with the taste and the horrible customer service. Probably won't visit this establishment again. read more

Wow.... What a waste of time and money !! This place has absolutely ZERO idea of what a Philly cheese steak is. There is NO MAYO on a Philly Cheese steak, and definitely NO AVOCADO. Why avocado? Because we are in Southern California? You guys are idiots !! The meat was absolutely tasteless, and there was more onions, peppers and avocado than there was meat. You can't have a cheese steak sandwich, without cheese steak !! The location is HORRIBLE, and the parking is ridiculous. You have to back out of the parking area, right onto a busy road. SAVE YOUR MONEY.... SAVE YOUR TIME.... AND FORGET ABOUT THIS PLACE !! read more

I recently introduced my daughter to the joy that is a philly steak sub and she is hooked! I've lived in El Cajon nearly all my life and this is only the second time I've eaten here--shame on me! This place is fantastic! The food is amazing and service was great. We had to wait a while for our food because it was pretty busy (lunch rush) but it was definitely worth the wait. Everything was hot and fresh--no food sitting under heat lamps here! Five stars for sure and we will definitely be coming back! read more

Husband found this place tonight when I told him I was craving a good philly cheesesteak sandwich and that I needed to have it NOW (I'm 6 months pregnant). After reading the reviews and seeing the photos other yelpers have posted I was sold and picked it up to go after I got off work and let me tell you, this place did not disappoint. I got a philly cheesesteak with just peppers, onions and cheese (I'm a square, I know) plus an order of fries and it's probably the best cheesesteak sandwich I've ever had. We will 100% be back here (probably quite frequently if this baby has his way). I'm quite eager to try their philly fries! read more

I've been here once before and enjoyed it very much. What I did forget about was the long wait. I waited well over 20 minutes for my order and I also noted that those before me and after me also had significant waits for their orders. This is because this is a small place, as Paul L. said. a "hole in the wall." There was a very friendly man working the cashier and the prep table, while the owner works the grill. They prepare orders for the most part one at a time and each order is made exactly to order. The food is well worth it, but I recommend calling ahead. The menu board above the work area advises the same. They DO take American Express, even though the window sticker only says Visa/MC. It is always a good idea to ask if you want to use AMEX because many places take it and don't advertise that they do. There is limited indoor seating and I do mean limited! Just a window ledge with three bar stools and I wouldn't want to eat a messy Philly steak sandwich so close to waiting patrons who line up out the door or looking out of their big front window. There are four outdoor tables, one in front of the restaurant (also not a good choice to eat alone) and three semi-private tables on the side of the building. I ordered the regular Philly sandwich with the works, which includes bell pepper, mushrooms and avocado. It normally comes with mayo which I didn't want. I ordered it with mustard instead. The sandwich was so hot that the mustard pretty much evaporated. This happened to me once before, at Geno's. I put mustard on the sandwich and the heat evaporated the mustard. The regular sandwich is a good size. Unless you're a linebacker, you don't need the large sandwich. The fries were extra hot, very tasty and crispy. They were just a little too salty. Soda comes in cans or bottles, your choice. Overall, the place is very good and I undoubtedly recommend the place. read more

I visited yesterday Philly Steak Subs with my two daughters (8 and 10 yrs). I heard that these were the best Philly steak subs in San Diego, and my daughters and I were not dissapointed. I drove ~20 miles from my home in the South Bay, and it was well worth it! The sub was so good, that my 10 year old eat the whole thing (Regular portion sub). The Sub was simple (As is supposed to be, no fancy stuff here), lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, thinly sliced steak, and melted chesse The service was great! Ronnie (Owner) was very friendly, and he took the time to talk with my daughters, and crack a few jokes. I lived in the East Coast for 13 yrs, and I can confidently say that these are the best subs I have had. I look forward to my next visit. read more

It had a very tiny amount of meat in it...all onions Can I complain to some authority about this? They are just selling onions and bread ! read more

My favorite place for cheese steak, by far!!! The most hidden, "hole in the wall" places tend to have the best tasting food. Cool family run joint. They recently expanded too. I have a healthy appetite and have been known to eat a large, but the medium is more then enough food! Stacked with tons of meat, cheese and grilled onions, topped with lettuce and tomato. (I prefer no mayo) Best time of day to go is between 1 and 3, after the lunch crowd and before most get off work. You can always call ahead too! Then it's ready when you get there. Highly recommend! I've eaten there about a dozen times and food is consistently good! ...Damn now I'm hungry! read more

I've been coming here for years, love the subs, and ALWAYS order my Philly cheesesteak with "easy onions". The past few times they've been loading up the cheesesteak with onions even though I tell them easy onions. Today I went in and this time I asked for onions on the side. I was told they come on or off the sandwich, not on the side. I again said why and was told by a guy with a beard (not Ronnie the owner) on or off, not on the side. Note to Ronnie, either have your cooks READ the order and put easy onions on the sub or give us the option to get them on the side. It's not rocket science, it's a Philly cheesesteak...GEEEEZ read more

Updating my previous review because I tried something new! I tried the chicken philly and it was amazing. The chicken was full of flavor and was still juicy. I'm always a little nervous when it comes to ordering chicken for fear it's going to be dry... Not this chicken! Once again, 5 out of 5 stars and I'll probably be back next week. read more

Philly Steak Subs - Chicken Philly with the works (no mayo). - Sandwiches Near Me - El Cajon, California

SOOOOOOO Good !!!! Best cheesesteak I have ever had. Big portions, fantastic quality. 1st time there, and my new fave place !!! read more

this is the best place to grab a philly cheese steak sandwich!!! family setting, very friendly, their hospitality and food are superb. i will bring all my friends and family here. i cant wait til they expand their business!!! Kelly n Eric - San Diego read more

Came in today to get a Philly Cheesesteak and I was not disappointed. Everything was perfect from the bread, to the meat, to the peppers. Would definitely come back. read more

I can't believe I went this long driving by and not stopping to try it out! Phenomenal. Every bite was juicy and flavorful. My husband got the Phil's cheese steak with the works , cheese nice and gooey- onions perfectly grilled & the avocado was a perfect addition in the sandwhich. We also got a pastrami , and wow! The mustard in there makes the sandwich flavor pop! Potato salad bomb and fries bomb! Deff telling everyone and coming back read more