Rubicon Deli Mission Hills

BEST SANDWICH SHOP! I’ve been to lots of restaurants in SD, LA, OC, Vegas and more and this is BY FAR my favorite. THE BREAD IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! They make it here and it’s so fresh and delicious. Today I got the Garlic Cheese bread for a Giddy Up sandwich and it’s SO GOOD! Also make sure to try the new mushroom & brie soup, it’s so tasty! Oh and you get a free cookie with your sandwich! So great 10/10 👏👏👏

First time here today and customer service was great! Friendly and helpful. We got the Rich Boy, Super Mario, and All-Star! The Super Mario was my personal favorite! It had sooo much flavor and it was nice and warm! Can’t wait to try it again. Also loved the house chips and the delicious surprise chocolate chip to finish our delicious meal. Thank you guys for all of your hard work.

Can’t think of a more premium sandwich in San Diego! Been coming here for years and well worth the price. Ingredients are all high-quality and the full size sandwich is worth its weight and gold. I am a fan of the Dutch Crunch bread because of the crunchy texture it adds (features in photo, alongside the stallion and Rubicon Special. You also get a cookie with your sandwich! Both indoor and outdoor seating.

Workers were very nice and friendly! This sandwich was one of the best I’ve ever had in my life. I’d buy this a thousand times over. The bread was my favorite part and it is so flavorful. Sandwich pictured is The Stallion on Pesto bread. We also had a Rich boy and it was just as good!

Found this place from an instagram post. Thought it looked interesting. I got the rubicon and it was good but needed something. I think that the sandwich could have used a garlic aioli or some red vinegar to give it that last kick. Overall sandwich was good / decent. Only comment I will leave in the review box is that the customer service department could use a pep talk. Young lady seems uninterested in smiling and a smile goes a long way. I understand if she has had a bad day.

Their Sandwiches are the best in San Diego... Everything about it taste so fresh. Pickles are amazing, mini cookies are definitely incredible and the tomato bisque have a great flavor

Great food all the time! I usually grab lunch from here and they never disappoint. I’ve tried their salads and sandwiches and they are always fresh and tasty. A little more protein on salads could be appreciated but I might Just be asking for too much haha. I recommended their super Mario sandwich or their borderline Cobb salad.

I had a fantastic experience at Rubicon Deli thanks to Jesús! He was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made sure my order was just right. You can tell he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about the customer experience. It’s rare to find that kind of service these days. Big thanks to Jesús — I’ll definitely be coming back!

I've been coming to Rubicon Deli for a while now because the food is always fresh and delicious--but today I especially wanted to shout out Sean at the front. He was super friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience even better. It's always great to see someone who clearly enjoys what they do and takes care of customers with such a positive attitude. Thanks, Sean, and thanks Rubicon for consistently great service and sandwiches!

This was my first time at Rubicon Deli and I think I've found my new favorite sandwich spot. So tasty that I'm already looking forward to my next visit. The young man who took my order recommended the Rich Boy on jalapeño cheese bread, and wow...it was absolutely delicious! The sandwich was packed with flavor and super filling. We also got an order of their waffle chips, which were crispy, well-seasoned, and the perfect complement to the sandwich. To top it off, the sandwich came wrapped with a homemade chocolate chip cookie in the wrapper...such a nice surprise! The portions are definitely generous, so come hungry. Overall...great food, friendly service, and a cool neighborhood vibe. Highly recommend!

A small quaint shop in the Mission Hills area amongst other local restaurants. No indoor seating. Bar seating for 10 available just outside I ordered the Rubi Club, which came with a lot of turkey. The sandwich itself is good but not great. Also tried the Hot Mess, which is overall pretty dry, but has good flavor.

Quality sandwiches, always. Fernando and team are super friendly. Go-to is the Spicy Tuna with Dutch Crunch. Call ahead, waits can be brutal midday. Don't skip the cookies!

The sandwiches are HUGE! I love how it is so easy to order at the register or on the kiosk. There is also spacious seating inside and outside for a quick meal. * Giddy Up on Pesto Bread - 9.2/10 (the roast beef is sooo juicy. i love how they packed the sandwich with fresh arugula. the red pepper tapenade and horseradish added a nice kick to the nose and a unique twist on roast beef. would definitely get this again!)

Dropped by here for lunch after always passing by it on India Street, and was really surprised by how amazing it was. Almost thought the place was a lot smaller when first walking in due to the narrow section at the register, so it was nice to discover that further down the line they had booths, tables and high chairs to sit at (plus outdoor). Ended up ordering the cranie which was their take on a turkey and cranberry sandwich, and that turned out really good. Also, loved that bleu cheese bread, plus that there was a mini cookie wrapped up with the sandwich. Got the chicken gumbo as my side which was tasty, and tried the simple salad that was just as good, plus a giant pickle. Price was pretty great, seeing how much you get with a combo added. Thank you!

This place is amazing. Had it for the first time at a catered event... ugh, can't wait to be in the area to get me a sammie! Any and all of them. Also hard to find dutch crunch bread. Found it!

Decided to get the Crandi sandwich and let me tell you it did not disappoint! The service I was greeted at the door was nothing short of inviting & joyful and I can't tell you how much I appreciated that. The sandwich had an incredible serving of turkey and the overall size of the sandwich was huge! I decided to grab the sandwich, a bag of sweet treats and go enjoy the views of airplanes flying into San Diego. Highly recommend this place!! @neeks93 on insta

$12 for Half A Sandwich is kind of steep in my opinion! This was my first time there and they said, "what bread would you like?" And lazily pointed behind them and I read the board, but choices didn't sound like bread. So, I asked... "is it the ones in bold?" Because the only thing that sounded like bread was wheat. He didn't really respond...but there was a line forming behind me and I was getting anxious because of that, so I chose randomly. I was still quite confused -- I wish the menu used up more of the negative space to clarify about it! I was still lost and just said pesto. I was thinking it was a spread that came on the bread lol. I went with the Rubicon Special and asked for no Gouda. Overall, the sandwich was good... I like the roasted red pepper tapenade and amount of lettuce that was on it. The roasted Turkey was nice. Apparently it came with pesto mayo, but the flavor was so light I could only taste the pesto on the bread. While this was a nice lunch, I don't think it's worth the price point of ~$12 ($11.49). Maybe if it included a bag of chips! Wrapped up with my sandwich was a mini cookie (but it was soft). I noticed later on that they had Flavored San Pellegrino and IBC Root Beer. Great selection! If you share with a friend, you can split the cost of the sandwich and it is much more reasonable. Not bad, the space was clean and there was outdoor and indoor seating. They call your name when it's ready.

Great service and great food! For a full review head over to my Insta @Rayshal.lb The place is small but there's seating on one end and seating outside.

Sandwich enthusiasts will love this place. The quality of their bread and ingredients are assembled in a very delicious package. It even comes with a complimentary cookie. We ordered the turkey pesto and the roast beef, both of which was a nice picnic lunch for a Sunday afternoon at these summer concerts at the park. It does take some time for them to make, and the parking is usually pretty packed.

I honestly haven't been back here in a while! I used to love this place and didn't have the best quality sandwich last time I was here. I'm so glad I didn't roll it out and decided to order it over the weekend. I ordered the Mario sandwich and it was amazing on all fronts! The bread tasted fresh fluffy and crisp! All the condiments complimented the meat so well! This is my fiance's first time eating here and he decided to only get half a sandwich. Of course that was not enough so we ended up eating the other half of my full size sandwich! This is a great place for your classic and unique sandwich cravings! Oh there's also a mini cookies surprise that comes with every sandwich.

The sandwiches here are amazing. Pricey, but delicious. Service is always great and the staff is super friendly which keeps me coming back for their awesome food. Ooh and the cookies are delicious also. Definitely one of my favorite sandwiches in SD!

While my photo looks like there's too much bread on the sandwich--the bread is phenomenal..... it's soft and has the perfect consistency to where all of the innards are still a prominent part of the sandwich. The spicy tuna is perfect. I've ordered a few other ones that are also amazing. I used to cater from here for my old job and everyone was always so excited for it. They can cut each sandwich in thirds which makes the perfect sized work lunch with some chips or a side. Even the veggie sandwich is so good!!! You don't even miss the meat. Perfect to order and take to the beach, to the harbor just a few minutes of a drive away--or even eating there if you're starved. I love this spot as a sauce lover, highly recommend asking for extra sauce on the side if you're like me. I'm becoming a regular here!

Hands down the best sandwiches in SD! The sandwiches are giant and reasonably priced for the size. They're packed with so much meat, toppings, + sauces and of course so delicious!! If you haven't tried Rubicon, you are missing out. Fav sandwich place, I always come back. 5/5 experience all around!

Rubicon Deli was a solid lunch spot. The place was clean, service was very kind but a bit slow.Parking is a bit hard mostly metered spots. I had The Stallion sandwich, their version of an Italian sub. It had plenty of meat, great flavor, and the pesto bread was a nice touch. They even include a mini cookie with each meal. There's lots of seating upstairs on the deck and downstairs.

JFC my sandwich was delicious! I got a full Whale's Veg on Pesto bread. I honestly planned on only eating half, but shit happens and you end up eating the whole thing bc it was that good! I love how every order comes with a cookie, so sweet! My kids split a Cheese Melt and honestly, my oldest is picky, so I wasn't sure if he'd eat it or not, but he enjoyed it (so did his sister). He dropped the cookie on the ground, so we were going to buy another one, but the staff was kind enough to replace his cookie free of charge. My husband got the Stallion on Jalapeño Cheddar, he enjoyed it and loved how every bite had some heat. We'll definitely be back. Great food and kind staff :)

the sandwiches here are consistent and always good! the staff is friendly and always helpful

The Food was Amazing & The Service was Awesome Save Us Money my turning our order into a Meal Thank You

Great quality sandwiches. Dutch crunch bread is so good. Might seem pricey at a glance but one full sandwich is enough to feed 2 people. I like getting the rich boy and customizing it with roasted peppers, peperoncinis, and switching up the aoli. House chips are great. Little cookie is a nice treat. Eager to try their burger extension up stairs!

There seems to be a pretty big following for Rubicon Deli, so my partner and I decided to check it out for dinner one evening. We showed up about an hour and a half before closing, thinking it would be a quick stop to grab something casual. Right away, we realized there's no traditional ordering at the counter at least not that night; instead, you place your own order on a touchscreen kiosk. The joys of modern dining, I guess. It wasn't a big deal, but it did feel a bit impersonal, especially for a place that's known for its loyal customer base and supposedly legendary sandwiches. After placing our order, we waited...and waited. It ended up being about 45 minutes before our food was ready. It was clear they were super busy, which I understand happens during peak hours, but the wait still felt long--especially when we could see other people also looking around wondering when their food would be up. The staff seemed to be working hard, but the overall flow felt kind of disorganized. Now for the actual food. Honestly, I didn't get what all the fuss is about. The sandwich I ordered was just okay--it felt like it was mostly bread, and not in a good way. The flavors were pretty bland, and there wasn't anything particularly memorable or exciting about it. I wasn't expecting gourmet, but I also wasn't expecting to walk away feeling like I could have made something similar at home. It just didn't live up to the hype I've seen online or heard from friends. That said, my partner enjoyed it more than I did, which is really why we stopped in--this place had been on their radar for a while. I think if you're someone who loves big, hearty sandwiches or has a nostalgic tie to the place, it might be more your thing. Personally, it's not the type of food I usually go for, and after this experience, I don't see myself coming back anytime soon. Still, I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying Rubicon for themselves. Clearly, they have a strong fan base for a reason, and maybe I just caught them on an off night or ordered the wrong thing. If you're curious, it's worth stopping in at least once to see if it clicks for you. Just maybe don't go in expecting to be blown away if you're picky about sandwiches like I apparently am.

Big thanks to Rubicon Deli team and Fernando for your top notch customer service. Sandwiches and vibes make this place worth coming to. There's seating available, but outside sitting is where it's at!!! Thank you again!!!

Good sandwiches but overpriced for carry out sandwiches. Service was okay. Enjoyed their blue cheese bread

HOLY COW! These sandwiches are freakin MASSIVE! My friend knew enough to order me a half because I definitely can't eat that much. We ordered this for pickup so I didn't get a chance to go into the store but I did get the pleasure of indulging in one of these delicious sandwiches, so WOW! The one thing I found super funny was that the sandwich was so big but the chocolate chip cookie that came with it was extraaaaa tiny haha. But honestly, it's fine! I ordered the Super Mario in a half size and it was perfect! It was sooo good. Loved the prosciutto with it and the glaze was so tasty. I also love that it came with fresh chips, too. SO GOOD! Honestly even the half sandwich was more than enough for me. I only ate half and my chips. Definitely big portions but love that you get a lot of bang for your buck!

Talk about ginormous sandwiches! I loved the sandwich here. For just under $20 bucks, this could totally feed two people. The chips that it came with were also delicious along with the bite size cookie that came with the sandwich. We ordered online, so pickup was relatively easy to grab and go! I asked for some buffalo sauce on the side and used it as my hot sauce on my sandwich -- it was delicious! The sandwich I got was the "Achin 4 bacon" which was full of meat. I'd definitely try this again next time I'm in SD.

Incredibly friendly service, the portions were gigantic and delicious, and it all had a chill vibe. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great sandwich (and the house chips are good too!)

Rubicon Deli is awesome! Fernando gave us amazing, top-notch service that made our visit really great. The sandwiches were made with so much love and seriously tasted amazing. Thanks again, Fernando and the team, for another fantastic experience tonight! Can't wait to come back!

1000000000% Recommend & Heres why: - First thing first, I ordered the RICH BOY Sandwich on a Dutch crunch roll meal. Total was $30 including tip, definitely worth it - Customer service was great and kind! My little was eyeing their dozen cookie bags and the cashier handed him a small little bag with some for free. We really appreciated that. - The sandwich... It's BIG, the size of the bottom of the bag is the same size of the sandwich. - The flavors are all well combined and the portions are just right for the size. - They have outside and indoor sitting, for the outside they have stools and indoor there's stools and 3 booths with privacy dividers. - They had Rock en español which is definitely 10/10 if your into that vibe, my wife loved! Overall this place was great, from service to food and the vibe! We will be back for sure!

Wow! I was just moving into my apartment in the area and needed to order some quick food. We got a sandwich and salad through postmates and we're really impressed! The food was super fresh and flavorful and came quickly. The super Mario sandwich was so good and massive - loved the flavors and the Dutch crunch bread really makes it. The emerald steak salad was also quite good. Will definitely be ordering again, can't wait to try more things!

Great sandwich spot! The bread, delicious. I recommend the Dutch crunch. Plenty of variety, and fresh toppings. If you're into roast beef, the Giddy Up will not disappoint.

Upon entering we were greeted with excellent customer service! We got the dapper dipper and the pastrami sandwich! Will be back! They were delicious!

My family loves sandwiches, and we'd been hearing about Rubicon forever. Finally decided to check it out. I went for the Dapper Dipper (basically a killer roast beef dip) on Dutch crunch bread--which, by the way, was the perfect call because that bread does not fall apart. My husband went all-in on the Dom Pastram(bomb.com pastrami) on garlic cheese bread... because obviously, garlic + cheese = life. These sandwiches were pretty big, we ordered 2 full sz sandwiches and thec3 of us (2 adults, 1 very hungry child) still had 1/2 sandwich left Definitely a must try when you're in San Diego!

This place does not live up to the hype it gets. Between the terrible service, the unnecessarily long wait, and the salty chips, I narrowed down my experience to: "it was just a sandwich... a REALLY big sandwich." I genuinely feel like they are relying on a "size matters" kinda vibe, which tells me all i need to know. Placed an order online, and waited 30 minutes in person to get my order because they kept skipping over me, giving other people their orders, and making more sandwiches. I am definitely never coming back here and I can confidently say these are not the best sandwiches in San Diego. 2 stars based on the cookie lmao

Still one of my favorite sandwiches in town. You see, I typically only get one of their bread-y masterpieces when I'm in the area because when I've seen them on the delivery apps the meal will cost you the same as a small town in a foreign country. That being said, you can't argue the quality of Rubicon, it's fantastic and it's a bummer when you see the haters coming out when a local business starts doing well. So, moral of the story is: make great sandwiches and your business will grow because they're damn delicious. When your business grows, the haters will surface. When the haters surface, you're doing more than a few things right... Great, damn, sandos.

Wow. I got the stallion and it was amazing. The bread was my favorite part. I will say- i wish you guys sold the bread by itself. I would be buying it since it is so good. The nice icing on the cake was adding in a cookie for me to taste in there. This makes me want to order a dozen of them next time I come back!!! The chips were not that great, so skip on those and snach the cookies instead!!

Sandwiches of the highest quality! The whole sandwich is gigantic. Had the dapper dipper with side of tomato soup. Daughter and I loved it. Great service and ambiance too!

Rubicon Deli is THE sandwich shop! Gotta get the Dutch crunch bread it is *chef's kiss*. I got the stallion and subbed turkey. Shoutout to Sean at the register! Super friendly, super helpful, and made our Sunday happy!!

This was a random find but I really am enjoying the sandwich! It has garlic bread and is loaded with meat and veggies. I ordered the half sandwich, so I'm happy with how much I got. My bag even came with a single chocolate chip cookie and I'm not sure if that was a mistake or just a nice thing for the cooks to add, but it made me happy. The inside was cozy and there was indoor and outdoor seating available. Definitely will come again!

Love the sandwiches. Really authentic. Easy parking. Friendly staff. Huge sandwiches. Tasty.

I ordered via DoorDash and Y'ALL the whole sandwich was HUGE. i posted a picture of half with my hand for scale (look at my cute nails) and I truly wasn't prepared for how much sandwich this was going to be. BUT DAMN, it was bomb. I did the build your own with tuna, lots of veggies, on garlic cheese bread, and with their tomato basil soup. I only got through half the sandwich (lunch tomorrow now!) and i am stuffed in the best way. everything tasted so fresh and delicious, the soup was amazing with a great balance of creaminess and spice (+ the lil cheesy roll it came with was perf). I haven't gone in here yet, but I know the service was quick and easy form when i ordered to delivery, and everything was packaged so well. I will def be ordering from them again, and will have to go in person! Also - the mini chocolate chip cookie that was rolled into my sandwich bag was a nice touch and a great lil treat to end my meal!

Sean was great!!! Delicious sandwich will be back ! I got the Dutch crunch bread too highly recommend!

Had heard such great things about this spot and it has been on my eye for a while! Came in Sunday afternoon and ordered two sandwiches, portion is good as you can get a whole or half sandwich and everything looks fresh when ordering, there is some outside seating and if you go down the hall some inside tables and booths, they also offer free wifi which is a great plus that was really appreciated! The super Mario on Dutch crunch was slightly underwhelming, bread was a little too toasty for my liking and none of the flavors really stood out, definitely want to give them another try as the jalapeño bread looks sooo yummy and the dapper dipper caught my eye

Pretty good sandwiches here. The quality of the food is good, especially the mini cookies. Cookies probably my favorite thing about it but overall solid place.

Amazing Restaurant! Always good bread and a good selection of sandwiches. The food came out quickly and the staff were very nice. It has a nice restaurant environment adding to the food.

Great vibe of the place and fresh delicious ingredients! I've been coming here since I was younger with my Dad and really missed him today so I knew where I had to come! The Dutch crunch is the best in SD. Love that they always greet you with a smile!

I waited a few minutes for fresh bread today, and I wasn't disappointed! I always come here before picking up/dropping off friends at the airport. It's consistently delicious with generous portions. I never leave hungry, and usually make two meals out of each sandwich. My two favorites are the Rubicon Special and the Stallion. Both are out of this world amazing! It just depends on if I'm feeling spicy (no pun intended) that day. The ambiance is very chill. You can sit on barstools right outside or sit upstairs.

tried to stop by here because we were in the area. The parking in the area is all paid meter parking, so that certainly adds to the cost of stopping by this place. Service was ok, the staff was having a conversation, and when I was ready to order I felt like I was really interrupting them (I guess I was). My wife and I split a large sandwich and it was good. The ingredients seemed fresh and tasty. I did really enjoy the sandwich. There is a small area inside to eat, but we had dogs in the car parked across the busy street so we didn't eat there. I got the tea from the drink dispenser and it was not very good. Tasted like it was made with unfiltered tap water. That chlorine taste so common around here with our tap water ( I won't drink the stuff unfiltered). I'll go ahead and give them 4 stars, but the limited parking and tap water tasting drinks makes this maybe a 3.5 star stop for me.

Sandwiches are AMAZING. Super fresh and hearty. One of my fave places in san diego! Also very quick and high quality.

Super yummy deli sandwiches! I always do a build my own with turkey, provolone, mayo and veggies. Chips they have there are decent but I wouldn't put them down as my fave. Just needs more flavor or something. Love that they give you a mini cookie with your sandwich though. The perfect size for a lil sweet treat after your sandwich.