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Best Philly Cheese Steaks in town! PERIOD!

After spending a few years in Brooklyn New York learning all there is to learn about what a true Deli is, Owner Aleem brought his know how and the New York Style Deli back home to the Great State of Texas, hence was born Gino’s Deli and hands down the best Philly Cheese Steak this side of Mississippi!!!!! From its humble beginnings as a small flat top serving a few customers a day it has grown in to a neighborhood institution and a North San Antonio Legend. Having been constantly featured in well over 200 local and national publications and Best of San Antonio, Best in Texas and Best in America lists, this tiny deli has come a long way from its humble beginnings. The menu that once had just 5 items now boasts 30 including 15 home grown innovative sandwiches.

Whether you came here by accident, or by word of mouth, we guarantee 2 things 1) You will LOVE our food and 2) You will become part of the people called “In the Know”.

Aleem Chaudhry

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  • Great article in the Rivard Report - we live around the corner and didn't realize what we were missing! Do you by chance offer a gluten-free bread option?

    • Hello Ashley, Thank you for your kind words. We were surprised as well at the report. Unfortunately we do not have a glutten free bread, we do how ever make Salads and Lettuce wraps of all our burgers and sandwiches, additionally we would love to incorporate any bread that you bring in to make a sandwich. Thanks! See you soon!

  • How long have you been there? I remember meeting the owner many years ago. I forgot about your place. But it is very delicious food.

    • Hey Margil,

      Thank you for your kind words. they truly are humbling. We have been here 15 years this February (2021). Swing by anytime Margil, I'd love to speak to you again! Thank you Aleem

  • I just recently moved to this area and found a diamond in the rough!! I’m so happy you brought us a taste of a really great sandwich! Guys, the personnel that works there are friendly and remember you! The food is to DIE for.

  • We are so blessed to have this wonderful restaurant in San Antonio!!! Not only are the sandwiches fantastic (My personal favorite is the BLT with jalapeños and pickles!), but the staff is super friendly and community minded! On Saturday and Sunday, they have the best Barbacoa that is so versatile in all sorts of recipes!!!

    A huge shout out to Aleem and his Helpers for their Letters to Santa Project!

    If you haven’t been there yet, GO! If you have been, I know you, like me, shall return again and again!!!

    Mange Tusen Takk for all you do!!!!!

  • Food was amazing. Loved the Smoked Stack & Philly Cheese both my wife and I split the sandwiches. Thank you Jim for all your hospitality. Wonderful service.

  • What an amazing experience! We came into San Antonio TX and saw the sign the 9th Best Restaurant in America!! We are visiting and definitely wanted to give it a try!! We came in and had I had the Philly Cheese steak!! Amazing!! The BEST I’ve EVER had! ❤️ two days later, we are back to try the burgers!! The burgers were amazing as well!! They definitely need to be ranked higher than the 9th best!!

    Very busy place with lots of traffic! Busy both times I was here! Everyone was enjoying their choice from the menu!!

    Jim and Gino both are friendly and went out of their way to ensure everyone that walked in was properly greeted and taken care of! The motto here is if you don't LOVE your food it would be free!! Needless to say we had to pay but it was very reasonable!!

    Five star experience!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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