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D Z Akin's
6930 Alvarado Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
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#188 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: Diner, Delicatessen
  • Price range*: $11-$20
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly
  • Address: 6930 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
  • Phone:  (619) 265-0218
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“Excellent corned beef!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Oct 6, 2008

Excellent corned beef! more

“BIG SERVINGS - Good...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 13, 2008

BIG SERVINGS - Good Jewish/Deli Food more

“Good Kreplach soup...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 28, 2008

Good Kreplach soup, great Deli sandwiches, fun diner atmosphere more

“Huge menu. Reasonable...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 12, 2008

Huge menu. Reasonable price. Good deli food. Not much of an atmosphere. more

“Best of San Diego...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 6, 2008

Best of San Diego, closes too early! more

“Horrible Deli Food in San Diego”
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1 of 5 stars
sparkySanDiego 1 contribution
san diego
Feb 16, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

I won't even waste my time writing the many, many reasons why this place is a "NY Deli Scam" and serves horrible tasting food. I can't believe anyone gives this place more than a one star rating. I'm from NYC and I almost died when I saw and tasted what they are selling at crazy prices. I guess CA. patrons... more

“Casual Jewish grub. The...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 8, 2008

Casual Jewish grub. The sandwiches are good. The service is average. The interior could use a little make over. I'm torn between DZ and Miltons. more

“The only worthy Jewish...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 27, 2008

The only worthy Jewish Delicatessen in town. Kick-a-- bakery. more

“Best delicatessen south...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 31, 2007

Best delicatessen south of Jerry's in LA. Parking can be a problem during busy hours. more

“Ive had better...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 10, 2007

Ive had better sandwiches, but not often. This place has been a favorite of mine for a long time. more

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D Z Akin's Address

6930 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
Tel: (619) 265-0218
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.