Carnivore Sandwich

I happened to come across this spot by accident but it may have been the best decision I’ve made! After learning that it was my first time in his establishment Cameron took it upon himself to help make a decision. He let me sample the soup, chili, pastrami, corned beef and chicken salad! Honestly that made it harder to decide because every one of them was amazing. The corned beef and pastrami were delicious and savory and the chicken salad was one of the best I’ve ever had. The chili cheese fries were outstanding, and coming from Detroit, I know my fries! The fries were so fresh and perfectly seasoned. I LOVED the chili! The chunks of meat and peppers, along with the perfect bit of spice made all the difference! If you’re ever in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by! Your stomach will thank you, and Cameron will be your new best friend! I can’t wait to come back .

We discovered this little gem round the corner from our hotel in San Diego. Best sandwiches and burritos we ever had! The owner was super friendly and engaging, we are going back there every day we stay in San Diego!

This delicious deli is a spot I’d recommend you have to try! With a beautiful mix of tradition and culinary evolution, the owner & operator Cameron is working every day to ensure a delicious experience for everyone. It was very hard for me to decide what to try because all of it looked, and smelled, out of this world! But after I asked Cameron what he would suggest for a one and only opportunity to eat, he knew immediately what to start frying.. House cut French fries! Which he then stacked with corned beef, pastrami, cheese, and house made Russian dressing. And.. It. Was. Phenomenal!! Not only are the potatoes cut fresh every day and lightly seasoned to perfection, but he does a special frying process of taking them in and out of the oil while they cook. This process creates the perfect crispy & crunchy outside layer, but helps keep them soft and fluffy on the inside. These stacked French fries are a personal recipe of his because they stem from a childhood favorite meal, and you can tell he makes it today with the same love he felt back then. After hearing this back story, I wouldn’t have wanted to try anything else while I was there! I also got a small sample of their homemade chili which was classically simple but packed with flavor in every bite! Another recipe that Cameron takes the time to perfect every day, which definitely shows with a great balance of flavor and heat from the spices. It’s not too spicy though, just enough for you to feel! I actually picked up two deliveries from Carnivore to deliver to others before I got the chance to try it myself. But both times I was inside, Cameron made a point to be kind and welcoming which made me want to come back even more to try his spot! Good food is the baseline, great business culture & history brings it up a step, but genuine humans will always take the top spot on what makes a restaurant somewhere I want to go over and over again! Unfortunately for me, I was only in San Diego for a small amount of time and I didn’t try Carnivore until the end of my trip. However, I can guarantee that I will swing by every time I am in the city to get some amazing food and to see my new friend, Cameron! I highly encourage you to stop by and give this deli a try! And if my review here was the encouragement you needed to stop by, please tell them that The Nomadic Guide sent you! I would greatly appreciate it.

Best sandwiches in all of San Diego. The fries were absolutely incredible, it was like getting the best sandwiches you can find in New York City with a sunny view.

Whether you're a tourist or local, you don't want to miss this deli experience! Be sure to meet Cameron, the owner. The menu is off the charts with delicious variety. You can enjoy dining in at the counter or the outdoor patio.