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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3.52,152 reviews
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Lauren S.
12/31/2025

Our family has dined here for decades and will keep coming back! We are obsessed with the pickles, Reuben, pastrami, sweet and sour soup, barley soup, and much more. Service is excellent! Our...

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Norbert K.
12/29/2025

After experiencing excellent cold cut and salad platters from DZ Akin's at a funeral luncheon, we decided to meet friends here for dinner on a Sunday evening. There are several dining rooms with...

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Kevin K.
12/26/2025

Was doing some shopping nearby and decided to stop in for lunch. We haven't been here for quite some time and we're looking forward to a sandwich and soup. We ordered 1/2 sandwiches and chicken...

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Janet S.
12/20/2025

The server makes all the difference. Darik was great and extremely helpful. He answered all of the questions. He made sure that the ice tea glasses were always filled. He had a terrific sense of...

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Tracy M.
12/28/2025

P I really like getting the pastrami sandwich here. It is really big so I split it with my friend. The service here is the best. These people have been working here for many decades. The ambience...

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