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San Antonio's 4 best spots for affordable sandwiches

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Published on October 26, 2018
San Antonio's 4 best spots for affordable sandwichesGino's Deli Stop N Buy. | Photo: Jason C./Yelp

Got a hankering for sandwiches?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sandwich spots in San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.

1. Gino's Deli

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Topping the list is Gino's Deli. Located at 13210 Huebner Road, the deli, which offers cheesesteaks, sandwiches and more, is the highest rated inexpensive sandwich spot in San Antonio, boasting five stars out of 417 reviews on Yelp. 

Sandwiches include the Club with Angus roast beef, cured ham and hickory-smoked turkey topped with provolone; the Philly Cheesesteak with ribeye steak, sauteed onions, bell peppers and provolone; and the Black Bean with black beans, herbs, roasted garlic, grilled onions, bell peppers and provolone. (See the full menu here.)

Max I., who reviewed it on September 3, wrote, "Truly a hidden gem in San Antonio. Instantly felt welcome the second I stepped into this place. Extremely friendly staff and fast service. The Philly cheesesteaks are definitely worth the drive. Definitely coming back soon! Also, your chips and drink are free if you're a first-timer!"

2. The Station Cafe

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Next up is King William's The Station Cafe, situated at 108 King William. With 4.5 stars out of 500 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score salads, sandwiches and coffee has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

The cafe offers sandwiches like the Thai Fighter with roast beef, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato and red curry sauce; the Garlic Roast Beef with garlic sauce, mozzarella, roast beef, lettuce and tomato; and the San Antonio Cheesesteak with mozzarella, cheddar, jalapeños, onions, roast beef and white barbecue sauce. (See the full menu here.)

Greg B. wrote, "This unassuming sandwich deli doesn't disappoint. We had a Habanero Turkey sandwich. The handmade sandwich buns are soft, fluffy and delicious, the shaved meat juicy and fresh dressings. But what made the sandwich zing was the homemade habanero aioli."

3. Wrigleyville Grill

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Wrigleyville Grill, a Chicago-style deli that offers Greek fare, hot dogs, sandwiches and more in Shearer Hills, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 399 Yelp reviews. Head over to 602 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 146, to see for yourself.

Look for sandwiches like the Famous Italian Beef with slow-roasted beef and au jus on a baked Italian roll;  the Italian Meatball with beef/pork meatballs, marinara and mozzarella on an Italian roll; and the Chicken Pita with chicken breast, tomatoes, oniosn and tzatziki sauce. (See the full menu here.)

Cesar E. said, "Having the Famous Italian Beef. Fantastic!  Beef is light and flavorful. The sandwich melts in your mouth. The Chicago-themed ambiance is fun and there is memorabilia to take in."

4. French Sandwiches

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And then there's French Sandwiches, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 297 reviews. Stop by 8448 Fredericksburg Road to hit up the spot to score sandwiches, salads and burgers next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

For sandwiches, expect to see options like the Chef's Continental with pate, chicken, sausage, mayo, cucumber and cilantro; the Rosbif en Tanches with sliced roast beef, horseradish sauce and stir-fried onions; and the Sandwich Au Blanc de Dindonnean with ham, bacon, turkey breast and Swiss cheese.

Andy L., who reviewed it on July 17, said, "This little sandwich place is quietly tucked in a random shopping strip. It's owned by a very cute Vietnamese couple who will greet you, serve you and make you a very delicious sandwich! You will not regret trying this place! Every sandwich is served on either french bread or a croissant with a cream puff and choice of the soup of the day."