The Bakery Station

Del Rosa Deli is a Salinas staple and has been for many decades. Their sandwiches are delicious and…read moreeasily some of the best in town -- definitely top three deli sandwiches in the City of Salinas in my opinion. It's a go-to spot for a lot of farmers and people who work in the ag industry, and the location is easy to access. The drive-through also makes it very convenient, especially when you're trying to grab something quick during the day. The only downside is that they close early, I believe around 4, so you have to plan ahead. Overall, a solid four stars. Sorry, I forgot to take a picture this time, but I'll take one next time and update the review.

Stopped in as I was in the area for a repair on my vehicle. I had heard a lot about this spot and…read morethe fact that the whole time I was nearby this place had a line both at the door and drive thru had me wanting to see what all the excitement was about. I ended up in the drive thru debating the club or cali and of course I opted for the Cali cause who doesn't like avocado?! This sandwich was delicious and half was more than enough for me. The exterior of the building was clean. I'll have to drop in sometime soon because writing this has me craving another one!

Menu 2025

Della-Rose Deli - Harkins Habit Sub on Ciabatta Bread added Sprouts and the works ( everything on it). Small chicken Rice soup, and a side of potato salad

Harkins Habit Sub on Ciabatta Bread added Sprouts and the works ( everything on it). Small chicken Rice soup, and a side of potato salad

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No Apple Pay!!!! Nooooooo!!!!!!

El Colibri Restaurant and Deli

4.7(124 reviews)

0.2 mi

OMFG. This place is awesome. Yes they have vegan options, vegans rejoice. I'll skip that…read more They have THE. BEST. Torta Cubana in Salas. And don't come at me with "well, it's Salas good" like that's some insult. I bet you can feed this torta to the most Usnavy Cuban ever and he's be a Cuban loco forever. Get this torta. Enjoy this torta. Get a heart attack. Da best.

My husband and I love coming here, staff is very nice and helpful when it comes to the menu…read more Food is very filling and delicious. The inside is bright and colorful. They did a great job with the ambiance of this place.

New mural for 2024

Blue cheese Burger & fries.

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Taco Salad and draft beer

LOCAL. Eats. Merch. Vibes

4.3(168 reviews)

8.0 mi

Best sandwich shop in Monterey hands down. The owner has always been very helpful and kind.Been…read morecoming here for the past three years and have never had a bad sandwich or experience with them and I go in pretty consistently. The brucetta chicken and Philly cheesesteak are my favorites I consistently crave them. The vibe in the restaurant is amazing too lots of locally made goodie's for sale and some old school videos game consoles. Cutest family owned sandwich shop ever hands down.

Warmly greeted by father and son duo. What a cool and pleasant surprise. Not sure the kids age but…read moregood for him for helping out at the store. He worked with professionalism and proper service. I can always respect a good father and this was evident here. We ordered a selection of sandwiches. Loved mine. It was the cape cod turkey. Cranberry mayo was different but totally worked. Loved the sprouts that filled the sandwich. In the store is not only some fun arcade machines, but a lot of local artwork and merchandise. All very cool stuff. Loved local supporting local! Come check this place out.

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Prunedale Market

4.8(844 reviews)

6.9 mi

Every time we drive home from Monterey, I always see the big red Yelp sign that reads best BBQ…read more That sign did its' job and it got me intrigued and grabbed my attention. We finally got the chance to check it out. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The Prunedale Market is located along side the highway 101 freeway in the small town of Prunedale. It just takes a few long right turns to get there. Parking is easy and accessible out in the front parking lot. From the front, the market does not look like a popular BBQ spot. It looks like a simple small market store to grab quick snacks and drinks. Once inside there is a BBQ and deli section to your right. A small dining area is to your left. The decor is old fashioned and quaint. The 2 gentlemen greet you with friendly hospitality. We ordered the Tri tip sandwich, half slab of ribs which includes 2 potatoes and a cup of corn chowder. The pit master/owner Martin, who use to work for Original Joe's, was kind enough to also include a quarter chicken leg, a sausage, and extra ribs. It was so much food for our party of 3. Everything was delicious and hearty. The Tri tip sandwich was scrumptious with the flaming Fritos adding a nice crunchy texture and kick with every bite. The ribs were juicy and smokey. Potatoes complemented very well with the rest of the meat and chicken. Corn chowder was so tasty and creamy. I did not know corn chowder was that good. Overall we enjoyed our experience at the Prunedale Market. The staff were super nice and accommodating. They even offered for our son to grab some free ice cream to go. We politely declined. The prices were very reasonable. All that food fed us for the next 2 days. Lol. We hope to be back when we are in the area with other friends and family.

Passing thru Prunedale on regular basis, I always see the barbque sign on the hill. I always like…read moreto support local businesses (being from Morgan hill). Now this place is a bit difficult to find, and they only take cash, but DAMN! What a find! And Martin, the owner, amazing. Had the tritip and he gave me sausage sampler, delicious! We will be regulars!!

Current menu

A nice balance of tri-tip, veggies and Frito Lays Chili Cheese corn chips

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Martin gave us a succulent rib sample

The Village Bakery & Deli

4.0(4 reviews)

0.3 mi

Stopped in here for a breakfast burrito and picked up a couple breads along the way (pumpkin…read moreempanada and una peineta). Great tasting chorizo, well cooked and added avocado to the burrito. Huge selection of fresh pan dulce, and small mini-mart type goods if you live in the Tynan Village and need some food. This place has an El Charrito/Chipotle type setup (counter order burritos, tacos, etc). Great parking as well at the Tynan Village Apartments, which now has a commercial business parking lot

This place is terrible, literally the worst food I've eat plus the service sucks and to top it all…read moreoff there's flies and stale bread. I live in the apartment complex have eat their 3 time (didn't want to) and told myself I will never eat their again it is a wast of money I see these other reviews saying it's good obviously they have not eat good food before because this spot is just not good in any type of way

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Concha de chocolate

Ike's Love & Sandwiches

3.9(370 reviews)

3.0 mi

Ok I keep forgetting to get a picture of my food! Probably because I am so excited to eat it…read more This has been the best sandwich of my life!!!! I had ordered 3 times now and have never been disappointed!! The Dutch crunch bread just brings it up another level!!!! This is a must try place! I get full from only half and when I go back and finish the e other half it is still just as yummy!

Excellent service and clean store! We ordered the Hot mama that has buffalo chicken and the mobile…read moremama which uses a vegan chicken substitute. Both were made "extra dirty" and a 10/10.

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Salinas City BBQ

4.3(2.2k reviews)

1.1 mi

Amazing food! Great service. Owner was rad and you can tell he's passionate about his food. 10/10…read morerecommend

Ordered The Big Onion and added #4 Family Pack for 14 persons. It was a hit with the guests. The…read moretri-tip, ribs, chicken and sides were great! Everyone loved what we served! Had leftovers and it was still good a day after the event. Will definitely order from their catering menu!

Celebrating the PIG

Port Rib and Half Garden Salad with Tri Tip steak. Half size s Good size salad for lunch. I liked BBQ pork rib is not too much bbq sauce .

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Berry cobbler outstanding

Erik's DeliCafe of Salinas

3.7(116 reviews)

3.1 mi

We stopped by Eric's Deli for lunch and had a great experience! I ordered the tuna sandwich, and my…read moreson got the Caesar salad wrap. My tuna sandwich was absolutely delicious. It had a sweet mustard that took the sandwich to another level, and I loved that it came with sprouts. We also got a tasty pickle and piece of an orange on the side. My son really enjoyed his Caesar salad wrap. He said the wrap itself was incredibly soft, the croutons were crunchy, and the chicken was warm, tender, and flavorful. The Caesar dressing was spot on with just the right amount. He usually adds extra dressing to Caesar wraps, but this one didn't need a thing. The service was excellent. We originally asked about the Caesar salad wraps since we didn't see it on the menu, and the cashier kindly let us know they still make it, which was a pleasant surprise. Our food came out quickly, everyone was friendly, and the restaurant was very clean. Overall, we had a wonderful lunch and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you are looking for fresh, delicious sandwiches and great customer service.

Second order in a row that they have ruined takeout/delivery…read more They use Door Dash but when there is a problem, such as today when the deliverer left out a sandwich that I was charged for, Door Dash can't help if they wanted to because it's on a different system. The deli refuses to take responsibility. Second time. Avoid delivery until they fix it unless you really trust that it will be done right. For me, they messed up the past two times. I also question why they don't have a manager on site on a holiday who could help.

Pilgrims Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich

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Magana's Meat Market

4.2(13 reviews)

1.2 mi

I always loved this place when i didnt feel like cooking dinner. Wonderful Mexican fare to choose…read morefrom. The burritis were always packed with lots of meat and a generous amount of cheese. The tacos were full of flavor. In fact it was hard to choose just what to eat because i foynd everything to be so good. Was fun shopping here after eating my dinner because they carry many items not found elsewhere. Just really loved this place.

I happened on this place while driving around at lunch, and was surprised and enjoyed this meal…read more First off, this place is in a strip mall on N. Main in Salinas. The dining area is in the back of a bodega/liquor store, with a countertop where you can dine at. I saw the "Mediterranean food" sign up, so I had to try it, given so few options on the peninsula. The majority of the menu is Mexican fare, so come here for that too. The lamb slices were the star of the show, they were made and cooked perfectly. A little crisp, very meaty and savory. The rice was made like traditional Mexican rice and the salad was made before my eyes, with radishes, cucumbers, broccoli and other vegetables. It's pricey for halal food, but worth it. I'll come back for the baklava! Price: $25 (w/ 20% tip)

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BaconPotatoEgg Burrito

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Large liquor selection to pick from

Star Market

4.4(136 reviews)

1.4 mi

Great place to shop for unique items and specialty items…read more Definitely recommend. Great selection of meat etc

It has an amazing variety of cheeses and many other gourmet foods. Their bakery alone was worth the…read moretrip. All there goods are beautifully presented with clean and well lit aisles. Would definitely recommend

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Grown in USA

Giant organic dandelion greens

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Cheese counter

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Chris R.

15 years ago

Tried this place for the first time and have to say these girls can put out a great sandwich. High point was the smell of the fresh baked bread as I walked through the door. Service was good and staff friendly. I'm glad they kept the diner style of this historical building. read more

Martin S.

15 years ago

I had the SUPER CHARGER and it was fantasticly made with fresh DELICIOUS bread, fresh TASTY meats, uniquely parred GOUDA cheese, in house made fusion CREAMY aioli, mixed CRISP greens and a JUICY tomato WOW WOW WOW. I'M Super charged about this place! CHEF MARTIN read more

Shelby G.

11 years ago

If you have not had a Bel-Air then you have not lived!! Seriously the best thing ever when it comes to a sandwich!!! A sandwich will feed 2 adults easily split a bag of chips and make sure you have room for a cookie!!! Oh and the voodoo chips are fantastic!! read more

Carlos R.

6 years ago

Great food and service! Fresh bread and delicious cookies. I usually order on grub hub and always have some request and they handle them perfectly. Nothing super particular but I really appreciate that they pay attention to detail. Try this spot! read more

Irene M.

15 years ago

I just came by the other day and I was so impressed on the customer service. I bought a sandwich and a soda. The prices are a bit high for my taste but the food makes up for it, the sandwich was delicious. I will definitely come back for more. read more

Blake N.

7 years ago

They got the best bread in the world! Best little secret deli shop in Salinas. Thanks for my wife who told me about it after they catered at her job at the courthouse read more

Josh C.

7 years ago

A must have sandwich! I won't get a sandwich anywhere else in town. Some of the best bread in the area. Try to avoid going during the lunch rush! read more

Charlie G.

107

2 years ago

They leave the OPEN sign on at 4:40 even though they're definitely closed. Easy fix. Don't drop by if you see it on, drive on... read more

Annette H.

6 years ago

The bread is fresh & very good. Our sandwiches were made as ordered with fresh items of quality. Will definitely be back again.

Christopher F.

9 years ago

Sandwiches are delicious. My only complaint was that the bread was thick. I will be returning for sure.

Carlos P.

14 years ago

Fast and joyful service they provide. Their sandwiches and pastries are to die for. Delicioso. read more

Julia M.

12 years ago

Sandwich great at a decent price Customer service -not great Not returning because of that. read more

Carz R.

10 years ago

The best breakfast sandwiches!!!! Fresh baked bread fresh vegetables and delicious bacon

Ang G.

7 years ago

Great sandwiches for on the go meals. Always come in and am immediately greeted by all

Mikey H.

15 years ago

Fantastic place! Great food and great service! Great look inside and out!

Salinas D.

13 years ago

Just writing this review makes me hungry for one of their sandwiches!

Carmella W.

10 years ago

Doesn't get much better than this place! Cute, Clean and yummy!

Lupe M.

10 years ago

I miss the old owners, but I keep buying the tri-tip sandwich

Bill S.

15 years ago

Awesome! Puts Togo's and Subway to shame. Friendly staff.

Debbie D D.

16 years ago

good job ladies! very good sandwiches! I will be back!

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