DZ Akin's

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6930 Alvarado Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
Patio Seating!!! Established in 1980 D. Z. Akin's has been a San Diego institution since they first opened their doors back in 1980 and is still a family run business spanning 3 generations. From the Menu: "D.Z. stands for the two of us, Debi and Zvika Akin. Having lived in Los Angeles, we frequented many good delicatessens and knew that San Diego was in need of one. Considering how we both enjoyed cooking, and how even our first date revolved around a bowl of chopped liver, we decided to pack our bags, move to San Diego and take a stab at cooking for starved delicatessen lovers. With only a small budget, good old-fashioned recipes, the courage to experiment, hard work and long hours, 'D.Z. Akin's' came to be. We made a commitment to ourselves that we would never compromise on quality and we would fill our plates high with the finest delicatessen available... With the help of wonderful customers and perseverance, we became, beyond our greatest expectations, a thriving business."

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3.52,138 reviews
David W.
10/18/2025

Great food and service with a lively atmosphere. The food is always prepared to your liking and the options are wide and diverse.

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Jim L.
11/1/2025

The onion rings were fried very well. The pastrami in the Reuben was very good and the rye bread was buttered and toasted perfectly. I'm knocking off a star because the value is not great and...

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Kelly K.
11/1/2025

Big, bustling restaurant with extensive menu. I tried the soup with mini sandwich. I chose matzo ball and pastrami. Price was about 20 dollars before tax and tip. The matzo ball soup was okay...

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Hannah K.
10/11/2025

i've lived in la mesa for 5 years and i've never been here, can't believe what i've been missing out on! i got the mishmash soup with chicken - it was amazing. they also give you bread and...

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Henri V.
9/28/2025

DZ Akins of D.Z. Akin's Deli are Zvika and Debbie Akin, the married couple who founded the iconic San Diego Jewish deli in 1980. The "D.Z." in the name stands for their first names. This couple...

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