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Submarina California Subs

Sandwich · La Mesa

4.7 · 621 reviews Google
submarina.com
Yelp 4.0 (176)

About Submarina California Subs

At Submarina California Subs, we're passionate about serving up fresh-baked breads and California ingredients to create a delicious sandwich experience that's all our own. As a local favorite in La Mesa, we've built a reputation for using only the best ingredients to craft unique subs that satisfy y...

At Submarina California Subs, we're passionate about serving up fresh-baked breads and California ingredients to create a delicious sandwich experience that's all our own. As a local favorite in La Mesa, we've built a reputation for using only the best ingredients to craft unique subs that satisfy your cravings. Our customers rave about our generous portions, generous flavors, and welcoming atmosphere – where you can relax with friends or family while enjoying a meal made with love. We're proud of our California roots and our commitment to serving up authentic, mouth-watering eats every day.

What Customers Say About Submarina California Subs

Submarina in La Mesa is highly praised for its friendly staff, fast service, and fresh, delicious sandwiches. Customers consistently highlight the exceptional customer service and the quality of the ingredients. The bread is frequently mentioned as being better than other sub shops.

Popular Dishes

Baja Sub veggie sandwich on jalapeño cheese roll Peppered Club on a Prairie roll turkey avocado sub sandwich Cali Turkey sub meatball sandwich

Best For

Quick Bite Solo Dining Locals Casual

Tip: The staff is very accommodating and will make your sandwich to your liking. Be prepared for a potentially busy lunchtime on Saturdays.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian
🎯 Casual

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Frequently asked questions about Submarina California Subs

Submarina California Subs is located at 5454 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, La Mesa.
Submarina California Subs offers sandwich cuisine.
Submarina California Subs has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Submarina California Subs offers the following services: takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Submarina California Subs based on customer reviews are: Baja Sub, veggie sandwich on jalapeño cheese roll, Peppered Club on a Prairie roll, turkey avocado sub sandwich, Cali Turkey sub.
Submarina California Subs is ideal for quick bites, solo dining, locals, casual dining.
Submarina in La Mesa is highly praised for its friendly staff, fast service, and fresh, delicious sandwiches. Customers consistently highlight the exceptional customer service and the quality of the ingredients. The bread is frequently mentioned as being better than other sub shops.
The staff is very accommodating and will make your sandwich to your liking. Be prepared for a potentially busy lunchtime on Saturdays.
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Submarina California Subs La Mesa Reviews

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Raquel Robinson

Staff are always welcoming & friendly. Place is always clean! I always order the veggie sandwich on jalapeño cheese roll-so good!

Raquel Robinson
Raquel Robinson

Staff are always welcoming & friendly. Place is always clean! I always order the veggie sandwich on jalapeño cheese roll-so good!

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kiayanna love

Best subs in so cal hands down! I moved to AZ and every trip back I always go to this submarina! Friendly employees subs are da bomb!!!

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H.G.

Our favorite sandwich shop. The staff is so friendly!

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Jamie Cundiff

They make your sandwich to your liking, without hesitation! Always a perfect tasting sandwich. Employees are always friendly never had an issue coming here. Definitely recommend for a great sandwich with awesome service!

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James Baker

Best sandwich shop around. WAY better than Subway.

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Barbara F

It was 7:20pm after a hot day, and I really wanted a good sandwich. The people there were very friendly, and the sandwich was excellent! Sometimes it is not easy to find a good sandwich place in the evening, along with a smiling face! Thank you for being open until 8pm. I will be back.

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M Abalos

I had a delicious turkey avocado sub sandwich at this location (11/18/25) and it was made just right. I was in and out of the shop in no time. Staff was the most friendliest sub sandwich staff ever. My overall experience at Submarina in La Mesa was perfect. No complaints. Sorry forgot to take pics.

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Patie Saunders

This location is a 20/10 EVERY SINGLE time. They are so nice, super quick, seem to enjoy their jobs! Food is always fresh! Only one I will go to and by far surpasses most Jersey Mikes customer service lol. Keep up the AWESOME work everyone!

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Jamal Clark

Practically one of the only sub places that I go to these days. Hand sliced meats, fresh breads and super friendly customer service always have me coming back. Peppered Club on a Prairie roll is my go to every time. Definitely recommend this place for people wanting to try a new sub place!

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Marilyn Olier

I need to recognize this restaurant that I went to today in La Mesa 11/12/25. I have Never had bad service or food from them in fact their staff is always over the top nice and professional and everything is perfect they do not miss a beat. The owner is even present to greet and meet making sure you are satisfied! I would rate them a 20 out of 10. Marilyn from Lemon Grove

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Rachel Kahan

Great sandwiches! I usually get the ATC. Prices have gone up quite a bit, but that’s gonna happen around here. Still a high quality sandwich!

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O Medina

The service at this location is outstanding. The food is always on par and their bread is just better than the other shops. Great spot for a sandwich.

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Janet Moller

Really good experience, food was super fresh they had 4 people working the line so it took just minutes to get my sandwich. Very friendly staff. I'll definitely be back!!

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Frank Hinkle

Saturday, lunchtime, very busy. But those ladies were there to work and make sandwiches! I got a 6" Baja Sub, but should have gotten the 12". It was AWESOME! Both the cheese and the mayo are spicy! That is a very good sandwich, and I'm looking forward to getting another. This is a well run store. Thanks for the great lunch.

Jeff Walker
Jeff Walker

Always great food and friendly staff.

H.G.
H.G.

Our favorite sandwich shop. The staff is so friendly!

Patie Saunders
Patie Saunders

This location is a 20/10 EVERY SINGLE time. They are so nice, super quick, seem to enjoy their jobs! Food is always fresh! Only one I will go to and by far surpasses most Jersey Mikes customer service lol. Keep up the AWESOME work everyone!

Jamal Clark
Jamal Clark

Practically one of the only sub places that I go to these days. Hand sliced meats, fresh breads and super friendly customer service always have me coming back. Peppered Club on a Prairie roll is my go to every time. Definitely recommend this place for people wanting to try a new sub place!

kiayanna love
kiayanna love

Best subs in so cal hands down! I moved to AZ and every trip back I always go to this submarina! Friendly employees subs are da bomb!!!

M Abalos
M Abalos

I had a delicious turkey avocado sub sandwich at this location (11/18/25) and it was made just right. I was in and out of the shop in no time. Staff was the most friendliest sub sandwich staff ever. My overall experience at Submarina in La Mesa was perfect. No complaints. Sorry forgot to take pics.

Marilyn Olier
Marilyn Olier

I need to recognize this restaurant that I went to today in La Mesa 11/12/25. I have Never had bad service or food from them in fact their staff is always over the top nice and professional and everything is perfect they do not miss a beat. The owner is even present to greet and meet making sure you are satisfied! I would rate them a 20 out of 10. Marilyn from Lemon Grove

Mike O.
Mike O.

Fantastic sandwiches will be in my top 10 for now.

James Baker
James Baker

Best sandwich shop around. WAY better than Subway.

O Medina
O Medina

The service at this location is outstanding. The food is always on par and their bread is just better than the other shops. Great spot for a sandwich.

Janet Moller
Janet Moller

Really good experience, food was super fresh they had 4 people working the line so it took just minutes to get my sandwich. Very friendly staff. I'll definitely be back!!

Jamie Cundiff
Jamie Cundiff

They make your sandwich to your liking, without hesitation! Always a perfect tasting sandwich. Employees are always friendly never had an issue coming here. Definitely recommend for a great sandwich with awesome service!

Frank Hinkle
Frank Hinkle

Saturday, lunchtime, very busy. But those ladies were there to work and make sandwiches! I got a 6" Baja Sub, but should have gotten the 12". It was AWESOME! Both the cheese and the mayo are spicy! That is a very good sandwich, and I'm looking forward to getting another. This is a well run store. Thanks for the great lunch.

Barbara F
Barbara F

It was 7:20pm after a hot day, and I really wanted a good sandwich. The people there were very friendly, and the sandwich was excellent! Sometimes it is not easy to find a good sandwich place in the evening, along with a smiling face! Thank you for being open until 8pm. I will be back.

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DL East

First time here and was told the Cali Turkey sub is a popular item. Would say as good as Subway, Ike’s or Mike’s. Nothing stood out flavor wise. Got the 6” ($9+) Bread seemed a bit hard and seasoning wasn’t quite present. Would give food about a 3.5. As others stated, service is good, clean atmosphere. Not bad, but wouldn’t spend $15 on a 9”.

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JJ CHATZ

It’s an ok place. Thick bread, I like to let my sandwich sit for a little while in the fridge when I get home because I’m strange like that. Over all good place to eat.

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Stephen Marler

I really like Submarina (even though they're a Pepsi, not Coke, place) and this location is no exception. Submarina is where you can get bean sprouts, unlike most sub chains, and they have soup. This location has Dr Pepper, and it's right across from a Guitar Center. If you like to noodle around on a few guitars before lunch, this is the place for you.

DL East
DL East

First time here and was told the Cali Turkey sub is a popular item. Would say as good as Subway, Ike’s or Mike’s. Nothing stood out flavor wise. Got the 6” ($9+) Bread seemed a bit hard and seasoning wasn’t quite present. Would give food about a 3.5. As others stated, service is good, clean atmosphere. Not bad, but wouldn’t spend $15 on a 9”.

JJ CHATZ
JJ CHATZ

It’s an ok place. Thick bread, I like to let my sandwich sit for a little while in the fridge when I get home because I’m strange like that. Over all good place to eat.

Stephen Marler
Stephen Marler

I really like Submarina (even though they're a Pepsi, not Coke, place) and this location is no exception. Submarina is where you can get bean sprouts, unlike most sub chains, and they have soup. This location has Dr Pepper, and it's right across from a Guitar Center. If you like to noodle around on a few guitars before lunch, this is the place for you.

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John Carneiro

The sandwich was good I just thought it was to much bread for the meatball sandwich. The restaurant was clean staff was friendly and the service was fast.

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Alan Viveros

Food is good some of the girls service could be better

John Carneiro
John Carneiro

The sandwich was good I just thought it was to much bread for the meatball sandwich. The restaurant was clean staff was friendly and the service was fast.

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Stepan Krisenkov

Line of 10 ppl took 30 min to serve - staff barely moving inside, almost all tables are empty. I didn’t had a chance to try the sandwiches itself (my lunch brake was over, what a joke) but only by looking at all of it I think it was my last time inside that place.

Stepan Krisenkov
Stepan Krisenkov

Line of 10 ppl took 30 min to serve - staff barely moving inside, almost all tables are empty. I didn’t had a chance to try the sandwiches itself (my lunch brake was over, what a joke) but only by looking at all of it I think it was my last time inside that place.

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Highly Rated
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🍽️ Lunch
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🕐 Hours Today
10AM-8:05PM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 10 min here
📞 Phone
+1 619-466-5453
🌐 Website
submarina.com
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