Philly Steak Subs

Excellent experience. We were greeted when we entered. The gentleman taking our order was surprised it was our first time there. We knew what we wanted but he did make a couple suggestions on local favorites. We placed our order for the 6" Philly Cheese Steak Works- with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers and avocado and beverage. They have the fountain drinks so you can refill. The order was made fresh and was ready in about 5-8 minutes. The 6" sandwich looked bigger than a 6" and was filling. Fresh, hot and flavorful - be careful on the first bite! The bun was sturdy so it didn't fall apart while we ate the sandwich but not hard/dry or too much bread. The cheese/meat ratio was perfect. The veggies were grilled perfectly - not overcooked and mushy. Price was reasonable for the area and portion size.

This was my first experience with Philly Steak Subs. I was very impressed with the quality and quantity of the food. Really good value for the money. I had the works Philly steak sub, potato and macaroni salad. All were very good. Service was very good. I will definitely become a repeat customer. Thank you guys at Philly Steak Subs for the good experience.

Small parking lot Plenty of seating inside with cool wall decor Order at the counter and wait for name to be called Steak fries were crisp on the outside and soft inside I ordered a philly cheese sub with just meat and cheese ...... delish! 6 inches was enough to be filling Clean restroom Great experience!

Awesome place love the decor of the place. The Philly cheesesteak is amazing 👏 the service is of the chain great place to come to.

I ordered 2 sandwiches it was nothing like what we order. The bread was saggy, no lettuce no mayo no cheese no no no no. Just meat. Tasted awful

As a guy married to a South Jersey girl, I can be pretty picky about what gets called a Philly cheesesteak. This one? Absolutely delicious! Perfectly cooked, great flavor, and honestly one of the best I’ve had yet in California. I’ll definitely be back!

I got the Philly with onions, mushrooms and extra cheese was awesome. When I go home 20 min NE Center City cheesesteak 2-3 times a week. One thing I missed, didn’t see on menu was the Whiz, Cheese Whiz. They have Tastykake.

I have not had many Phillies. So, not the best for reviewing. The few I have had were from chains. That said, it was a good sandwich, though not my preference. It did have quite a few onions. 6" sandwich was bigger than that. So much meat, you will need a fork. Service was ok...but then it's a small place with two people ..so ... Has a descent amount of seating, but it could fill up fast and not a ton of parking, entry could be easily missed. Interesting decor.

Just ordered a 10in. cheese steak with the works, no avocado, add jalapeños. Tried to save half for later but It was too good to save, best cheese steak I've had. If you're thinking about going, just go, won't regret it.

If you're on the hunt for the best Philly cheesesteak in San Diego, look no further than Philly Steak Sub in El Cajon! I've tried countless spots around the city, but nothing compares to the authentic flavor and perfect balance they deliver here. The bread is soft yet sturdy enough to hold all the goodness inside, and the steak is cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and loaded with flavor. The cheese is melted just right, blending perfectly with the sautéed onions and peppers. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are super reasonable for the quality. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is an absolute must-try. Hands down, the best Philly cheesesteak in San Diego!

This is the old school best place in EC for a Philly cheese steak. They will customize it however you like and we did the works w mayo and avo on the side. Simply delish, try the steak fries cause they're a meal by themselves.

Tasty food, reasonable prices. Everything is made fresh to order. Consequently, it isn't super fast. The food is worth it, just plan for a little wait.

I may not have had a good experience but I have heard a lot of good things. The sandwich I had was unfortunately very dry, the meat was super overcooked, the cheese was minimal. I'm giving it 2 stars only because colleagues have liked it so I don't think my experience was the norm. But the lack of consistency is not redeeming either Service was nice and quick, the restaurant itself is cool!

Love these steaks. I love that you can customize them and the fact it's wrapped in foil so it's always hot when u get it home. Owner super nice

I'm went here with my autistic teen after a doctors appointment because he loves Philly cheesesteak. The customer service was the best! My son wanted his order different from what was offered and they accommodated him with no hesitation. The atmosphere was laid back, comfortable and friendly. We will definitely be returning customers when we are close by. Thank you!

The good is good and a nice portion. The decor is cool and gives a nice hole in the wall feel. This is a good local place to get a sandwich.

I really enjoyed their sandwiches. Came in and got a variety of different kinds for a gathering and everyone was pleased. Nice people and good service

The service was great, food was fresh and yummy AND steak fries! Not those skinny, tiny things with barely any potato

Five people waiting for their order when we walked in. They had one cook making the subs, which took way too long. Our wait was about 45 minutes for two subs! People before us complained about the wait. Haven't been here in a while and dont remember waiting this long.well we finally got our subs and they were ok. Wished they would have melted the cheese more, it would have made the difference. Cashier was very nice.

I want to update my review. The food is delish. The owner and staff are great guys. The place is casual, with the game on and friendly conversation and good Philly style subs. So, regarding my prior words, well,... that most likely was written by my idiot alter ego who was obviously being a dork thinking he was the only one who ordered food that day and... uh, anyway moving on, I still go there and will continue to order their subs while avoiding the rush. When there is a crowd, you know the food is good... so you can pretty much ignore that previous whiney entitled commentary and enjoy a Philly with root beer. Cheers!

I've been coming here since the early 80's and the food and service has always been phenomenal! Every time I come here, it's like a walk down memory lane.

I've been goin' to "Philly's" since we moved to El Cajon in 2018. I can truly say that they don't miss a beat when comes down to your order, the quality & quantity of the food they provide. The mobile apps saves you 15% on an online order too ! Ma, from the macaroni & the potato salad, the taste is awesome !! Oh & please don't leave the place without these [2] additional items: The "Hanks" sodas which have a variety of flavors to melt your taste buds & the "Dirty" potato chips . Those additional items [2] will compliment the whole meal ! Check out my picz 》》》

Love this spot, and it's one of my go-to lunch break choices when I'm working over in the East County area. I'm not Philly cheesesteak sandwich connoisseur by any means being from San Diego and all, but I can still recognize a spot for having good food and service. Parking can sometimes be a hassle as they have a small lot, but typically it is not a problem. Ambiance-wise: the vibes here are pretty old school in a good way with their decor and assortment of movie pictures and artists. Service-wise: I haven't had a bad experience here in terms of my interactions with the workers, long waits, or blown orders. The owner has always been really cool and makes good conversation. Last time I was here, the owner was telling my about their sandwich challenge which was super intriguing so I may give it a shot soon if it's still a thing. Food-wise: Portions here are pretty large per order. I really like the Philly cheesesteak here even if it doesn't stack up to those from Philly. They have other options for sandwiches but I personally have not ordered them yet. My usual is the Philly cheese with the works, steak fries, and a soda and I oftentimes find it difficult to stray from that when I make the trip here because it is a solid no-frills about it combo. In summary: I come back here a decent amount and always leave satisfied, so I definitely recommend anyone to give it try. I would just say don't come in with high expectations for anything IG-friendly or expect something that will blow you out of the water. Coming here, it's simple, consistent, and gets the job done in a satisfying manner.

I am so lucky to have stumbled across this small family owned shop. I had a really bad craving/phase for getting subs and cheesesteaks and this is one of the two places that I visit. On here in east county and another in north county. The food here is really tasty and it seems like a very friendly local place. Lil hard for some people to realize it's here but the location is very easy to get to. Right behind police station. Owner is very friendly as well and I have my go to 10In cheesesteak when I get here. I am definitely a guy who enjoy spicy food, I'd recommend they experiment with cherry peppers but other than that the food is beyond fantastic. If u are craving some nice sandwiches and wanna support local, I'd recommend stopping by. They def deserve it. I also have other people who live in east county who recommended this spot too.

Outstanding! Best in San Diego for sure. Heavy sub, you probably won't finish it! Growing up on East Coast, I expect a lot, Philly Steak Subs delivers!

Philly Cheese Steaks were excellent! Tasty & delicious! A little pricy but great all in all.

Yo' this joint was recommended to me by Tre Boogie. I've been to a few sub shops here in Diego but none as great as this sandwich shop. The meat was very well seasoned, and the steak fries were jumpin ' Off! I even called the owner and told him how great our food was and that we'd be back. Good lookin' Out! "EB4REAL"

This place is AMAZING! The food is so good! The owner Ronnie goes above and beyond for his customers making sure that you are happy with your order! He is personable and loves to hear from you as to what he can do to make your experience better! Thank you again Ronnie wish there were more business owners like you in our town!

Probably one of the best Philly Steak subs I've ever had. Owner is very cool and the food doesn't disappoint. Parking lot is small, but the food is worth it!

Loved everything about this place. Great service, great food and super friendly workers! I'll be back

We are visiting from Palm Springs for the weekend with a high recommendation from my sister Kelly. We just finished the best Philly cheese steak sandwich I have ever!had. It's called the works. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great sandwich. Thank you!

Yummmmmyyyy! I am from San Diego and we were going east and wanted to find food. We came across Philly Steak Subs and it was a good find! I loved the flavors with the cheese. It was a huge portion with a good price. I enjoyed talking to the owner and the atmosphere it very local.

Finally tried this place and glad I did. Had the Philly Cheesesteak with the Works and was a bit worried about the addition of avocado, but the flavor blended nicely with everything else and was most tasty. Had the smaller size sandwich combo meal and it was enough for two meals. Parking setup is kind of a pain as there is only one way in and out so you have to flip a u-turn which could be difficult if the lot is fairly full. Friendly staff and conveniently located near the East County Courthouse.

Pillys we're great and the streak flies were ordered to crispy perfection. If you want to watch a game it would also be a great spot!

I enjoyed there Philly steak plate. I count my carbs so this is a perfect choice. I like that they put gaumole on it . I haven't been in the establishment I only order from Uber eats. So I cannot opinion on that. It's good tasting food .

Best cheesesteaks in San Diego. Fries are delicious. Service backs up if you go during peak lunch hours, call ahead for quicker service.

The roll is so soft you can pull the entire sandwich apart with your bare hands. No knife required. Made me feel like the Hulk, or Thor, whichever Avenger is the strongest. The interior ingredients are diced up and combined perfectly. You easily get a bite of everything and the texture is perfect. I may comment that the meat could be higher quality but all and all they make a wonderful Philly, 8.5/10.

Stopped in last week for a couple of sandwiches. Hadn't been here for a few years and happy to say the food is still Awesome. Cooked to perfection and so tasty. Definitely not going to wait so long before coming back. Love supporting a Family business that takes care of their customers.

The owner was nice and friendly! The service and food was great! Hubby and I love their food so much that we order almost every week.

This place has HUGE portions and the staff is outstanding. Food is phenomenal, thanks again guys I'll be back as soon as I can!!

$15 for a Philly cheese steak, wasn't very crowded but there was only one chef there and it took 20 minutes for it to come out. The flavor is a 6.5/10 at best, it doesn't have much flavor, and very greasy. Wont be back, regret the $15 spent on meal. Didn't offer any condiments either.

Love their Philly cheese steaks! I used to go often about ten years ago but recently went again. Love the authenticity and how big their subs are.

I spent the first 18 years of my life in Philadelphia, so when I see a place with Philly in the name, I like to check it out. Overall, very good Philly cheese steak. I got it with just onion, which is the way I remember it. They will add peppers and mushrooms, which is ok. They also add lettuce tomatoes and mayo, which is a no-no. The bread is excellent, I didn't ask but it tasted like authentic amoroso rolls. They use provolone, no too bad since they don't put a ton on it. Still no match for a ladle of piping hot Cheez-wiz. All in all, impressive, oh, they have Tastykakes, impressive indeed.

Excellent food. Ronny is great guy. These sandwiches are pretty big. I highly recommend this spot. I will be back for sure.

Amazing feel at home vibe! Always super generous and kind to their customers. Great family vibe and excellent food. 5 star

Great Philly Cheesesteaks with Great and fast service. Before you know it you're eating a bomb Philly Cheesesteak where everywhere you look there's something iconic with the art on the walls.

I am from the city of brotherly love and grew up on great cheesesteaks from Jim's and the Reading Terminal. This place ain't that but it's not too far off...the "secret" to any cheesesteak is The Bread as it holds all the cheese, meat, grilled onions...this bread fell apart/broke down and that was a bummer but maybe it was the "travel time" of 10 minutes. I also got the steak fries and they were tasty... I'll be back to give this another turn but now it's just 4/5 stars... Last piece is the Philly Vibe in there and it was strong!!

I was hoping to find a spot to satisfy my philly cheese steak craving. This is one of the few spots in San Diego county that sells them. Disappointingly, this flavor of the sandwiches are bland. It's greasy but without flavor. If I'm going to clog my arteries and risk a heart attack, I would like the cause to be worth it.

Haven't been here in 15+ years and the food was just as great, maybe even better from what I remember! The portions are great and everything was delicious!

Magnificent. Best Philly steaks in the San Diego are and you can't argue with it. All I got to say.

I've visited this shop for the second time, but every time I go they mess up my order. I usually don't complain if my order is a little off but being from Philadelphia I just could not bare the taste or the style of this "Steak Sub." I really wanted this time to be better but as you can see from the product pictures they do not make Philly Cheese Steaks. I wish they was true to the "City of Brotherly Love" but unfortunately they make California Steak Subs. NOT Philly Cheese Steaks... if you want a authentic Philly Cheese Steak, visit Philadelphia Sandwich Company. Joe from South Philly will make you the best cheesesteak on the West Coast. Tell him Marc from West Philly sent you, it hits every time :) . . . If you don't hear Clash of Clans in the kitchen, then something is very wrong.

Service was great, food was awesome. My only take away was they only had provolone cheese for their steaks. Personally I would like to have options. But I will be back no doubt.

Been around for a long time and still one of the best subs you can buy. Friendly place to order for take out or pick up.

Was doing business at El Cajon Police and stumbled onto this place. Love to hit these small mom and pop places whenever I'm out and about. They had old school rock n roll music playing and some old stuff on the walls. The old Cheech and Chong album took me back to my teenage days. This looks like you're run of the mill nonstandard nonfranchised mom and pop place. Not going to win any prizes for décor or first date places. BUT, they had one of my favorite foods-Philly cheese steaks! I ordered the cheese steak with mushrooms and no mayo. Yes, surprised that they didn't have cheez wiz although I get provolone whenever I can. The sandwich came well portioned with meat and onions but the onions were way too much and they were a little burnt. I shouldn't have gotten lettuce on it as it tasted a little old or in the fridge too long. Too much bread too. I wish the counter guy would have told me about getting chips and a drink for $1.99. All in all a decent cheese steak but not real authentic and won't make my top 5 here in San Diego.

Picked up some subs for me and the coworker. Both got the Philly Cheesesteak with the works. It came with bell peppers, mushroom, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. At first, I was a little hesitant with the avocado but I actually really enjoyed it. The subs were HUGE for just a regular size. I could only eat half and ended up sharing the rest with another coworker. But it was so good, my coworker ate the entire thing. I liked the sandwich but it could have been a little more toasted. I didnt enjoy the steak fries as much. They were slightly overcooked and was too hard to bite into. I havent found a good philly cheesesteak place since Pop's in PB closed down, but this is on the top of my list.

I've been looking for a good Philly Cheeseseak place in SD for a while, but I found a GREAT place in El Cajon nearby the courthouse. It was fantastic! I highly recommend Philly Steak Subs!

I have had some of the best cheese steaks in Philadelphia. This place is the best outside that I have found. An 8 plus on a scale of 1 to 10