Sunday Sandwiches – A Revisit to Sandwich Emporium

After a recent roadtrip, I dropped my car off for a wash. I was a bit hungry, so I decided to drop by Sandwich Emporium and grab a bite while I waited for my vehicle. It had been a while since I last visited. The place is so close to home, I really should be dropping by more often. Especially since it was one of the places I first posted on way back in May of 2005 (it was post #3)! Having known the "twins" since then, I had even visited all their other now defunct locations as well.

Things have changed a bit since my last visit. There's now outdoor seating which I liked. This meant I could order my sandwich and have it outside on this nice, sunny day.

The interior looks much the same. The twins weren't present on this morning. I decided to go with one of my "usuals" here; the Spicy Julio ($10.79) It was ready in a jiffy. I took one of the tables outside and opened things up.

This was a bit messier than what I usually get and the bread a lot crustier. You can use this as a reference. As usual, I enjoyed the zip from the jalapenos and the interplay between the meaty roast beef (which I think they still make inhouse) and the creamy avocado. The bread actually did an admirable job holding up with all that sauce.

Because of the amount of spicy mayo on this, the tomatoes played an important role in keeping the richness at bay. The Pepper Jack cheese was fine, but I couldn't help but wonder, since this had more than enough spice, perhaps something milky, like Havarti might do well in this sandwich. Of course, it's typical to have thoughts like then when you've had a sandwich as many times as I've had this! 

I did enjoy sitting outside in the sunlight, soaking up that vitamin D and the sandwich was fine, though I think I'll order it "easy on the mayo" next time. And of course, with my history with Sandwich Emporium they'll be a next time. Hopefully more sooner than later.

Sandwich Emporium
3054 1/2 Clairemont Drive
San Diego, CA