Wexler's Deli
Deli · Santa Monica
616 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Highlights
In-house cured meats, smoked fish, and bagels.
In-house cured meats, smoked fish, and bagels.
"We have no idea why a Jewish deli as cool as Wexler’s decided to open in downtown Santa Monica, but we’re glad they went for it. This spot has a lot more space than the Grand Central Market original, so you can sit and enjoy your pastrami sandwich without having to worry about the elbow-shoving battle for your seat that’s happening behind you. Take your time, and save room for the babka." - sylvio martins, jess basser sanders
"You just mouthed off to a child wearing an Elsa dress and you’re not even out of the parking ramp yet. Stop what you’re doing and go right to Wexler’s. This Jewish deli has only been around since 2014, but is one of our go-to spots for great pastrami. The MacArthur Park (an ode to Langer’s famous #19) comes topped with coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, and is the exact kind of comfort you need right now. That and the chocolate babka you’re definitely getting on your way out." - brant cox
"Tucked deep in the heart of Grand Central Market, you’ll find an outfit of stainless steel and subway tile playing host to satisfied faces and smiling mouths. That is, if you can get past the eager patrons wrapped around the corner waiting to wrap clean fingers around what everyone else seems to be eating. The pastrami sandwich at Wexler’s contains a non-traditional thick cut of meat, which enhances the flavor of peppered edges, juicy meat, and melt-in-your-mouth strains of fat. It’s a contemporary take on the classic Jewish deli, complete with a side of pickles and black-and-white cookies." - Canopy
"Some say that Wexler’s housemade pastrami rivals Langer’s. That’s high praise for this modern interpretation of the Jewish deli, but add in the proprietary bagels, smoked fish, and everything else, and Wexler’s is certainly a contender for the throne. There’s a full-size location in Santa Monica open until the early afternoon and a busy kiosk at Grand Central Market in Downtown LA. Wexler’s in expanded to another location inside the Aria resort in Las Vegas." - Rebecca Roland
"Maybe you don’t want to wait an hour for eggs, or drink champagne at 11am and then fall asleep by 12:30pm. Skip brunch and have breakfast at Wexler’s Santa Monica instead. You should be ordering the Uncle Leo, and you should definitely get a slice of babka to-go. You’ll need sustenance for the five-block walk to the beach." - jess basser sanders
