a stack of sandwiches on a cutting board
a variety of food items
a variety of sandwiches and salads
food, sandwich, sandwiches
a variety of sandwiches and salads
a variety of salads
sandwich, food, sandwiches
salads, salad, food
Mendo's Original Pork Belly Banh Mi | Similar to a traditional Vietnamese pork belly sandwich.
Interior.
The "not so fried" chicken sandwich on ciabatta bread
Prosciutto & Chicken Sandwich | It's the chicken, prosciutto, pesto, and thick slices of fresh mozzarella for me.
Exterior.
Food menu.
Outside patio
a grilled sandwich on a tray
Outdoor patio near the entrance and extends to the back.
a tray of fried chicken
Love this! What they stand for.
Avocado and Quinoa Salad
How did those cows get up there? Hmmm. Lol
Drink station.
Peach and Goat Cheese Salad
Madeline S.
Dec 18, 2024
I was so excited to see a Mendocino Farms off Alicia. I've only ever been to the one in Irvine, so it was really nice to see one closer to me, as I live in San Clemente. Their food is so fresh and delicious. The ingredients are carefully added to every dish. I love their fresh drink selection too with various iced teas and lemonades. When I came here I ordered ahead on my phone, and while it didn't seem insanely busy, it took a lot longer for my order to be ready than I anticipated. One thing that would have been nice is to have been addressed by the staff during the waiting period.But, I will keep coming back because it is the food I love so much!
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Andy P.
Dec 1, 2024
Love their variety of sandwiches and how they lean on cultural inspiration to make their own. Pork Belly Banh Mi was delicious and had a personality of its own. A lot of times when dishes try to mimic the flavors of the original, they seem to lose their identity from both ends of the spectrum. This one is pretty damn good. If I were to change it, I would scale back on the sauce a bit since the flavors were a bit heavy after the first half was eaten. You want to ensure it's not too rich to where the second half is too heavy for additional consumption. Otherwise, would have been the perfect sandwich and paid homage to the original well.I ordered the Turkey Sandwich with Verde sauce on the side. It was a nice balance of flavors. I did enjoy the second half later since we are not heavy eaters. Mendocino location's interiors are welcoming and clean based on the ones I've visited. This one is no different. Love the consistency on this. Service this time around is a bit slow but nothing dire. I understand staff scheduling can be challenging if you are running on a smaller crew. The manager quickly helped me with my order, and I appreciated it. Love specialty sandwiches from here. Stop in and grab a bite. Its good.
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Katie Z.
Sep 18, 2024
I love this place! Before this location had opened, I had only been to Mendocino Farms maybe once before, but now that this location is right down the street from me, it's hard to stay away! I absolutely love the food (Turkey Avo sandwich with apple kale salad!!!), it's always fresh and clean and I feel so good after eating it. The store itself is always clean and the staff is so kind and professional. Staff and customers are always smiling and having a good time, and I think that says a lot about the management and quality. I'll be back regularly!
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Virginia N.
Jan 23, 2025
Having a Mendocino close by is such a treat! Any time we are looking for a lighter, refreshing bite we think of Mendo! Every salad we've had has been great. All of the sandwiches are delicious. We especially love the avocado quinoa salad and pork belly banh mi. But literally everything has been a hit.
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Ana M.
Sep 2, 2024
By far I think Mendocino is the best Chain Sandwich shop in California!Good quality and healthy choices for you!Love them and the consistency is the key for their business!
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Julio C.
Jan 21, 2025
I was excited to try this place. The photos I kept seeing on Yelp made me come. First, I want to say how welcoming and friendly the staff was. Maddy was super helpful when I told her which was her favorite: Chinese Chicken Salad or Thai Mango Salad. She recommended the Thai Mango Salad. She was so knowledgeable about the menu. So I went for the Thai Mango Salad and the Peruvian steak sandwich. The Thai Mango Salad was amazing and refreshing. The fresh mango and the salad were so fresh, along with the Thai almond dressing. The Peruvian Steak sandwich was delicious. The meat was so tender. The sauce added to the deliciousness. The homemade guava lemonade and passion fruit lemonade were delicious. I would come again and recommend this place.
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Jenn R.
Jun 24, 2024
Back in the day, we would trek over to the Mendocino Farms in downtown LA during lunch time, only to walk away after seeing the line go out the door and around the corner. A decade later and they've really expanded their footprint out to several cities; one of which is in my own town! Let the obsession resume.THE FOOD ELABORATION. - Prosciutto & Chicken Sandwich | It's the chicken, prosciutto, pesto, and thick slices of fresh mozzarella for me. The almonds seem unusual for a sandwich but it actually pairs nicely with the overall taste. Highly recommend. - Mendo's Original Pork Belly Banh Mi | Similar to a traditional Vietnamese pork belly sandwich. It does have jalapeños that deliver a hard kick in your mouth, but the pork belly and fresh vegetables help to offset the spice. Or, you could be wimpy about it and take them out (me). - Potato Salad with Dill | Creamy texture; slightly tangy with a bit of herby dill. I ordered a medium size to share with my foodie sidekick. Kidding, I ate the whole god forsaken thing. In one sitting. - Spicy Curried Couscous | This has a distinct Indian flavor going on. The couscous is springy like boba, but a little more firm. Not a huge fan, but I do enjoy it in small doses. Pro tip: Avoid the line and order through their app!
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Rick M.
Nov 2, 2024
Had lunch with a vendor and he suggested this spot. I ordered the Pork Belly Bahn Mi and I loved it! So delicious! I also had a bag of habanero chips which were super spicy and had their green drink - loved everything! Super customer service....place is clean and very organized. Parking lot is big but it's busy!! I will definitely be going back!
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Arghavan S.
Mar 4, 2025
this place was one of my favorite till today, I always loved their salad because is so refreshing and delicious, I got the thai mango salad today while I was eating and enjoying it saw something blackish on the kales and taught if it's the dressing but it wasn't, it was the dirt. it seems like they didn't wash it at all.
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Sunny S.
Feb 14, 2025
Irritated because I ordered a large side of curry couscous and they ended up giving me 2 small containers. Definitely does not look as big as the large container that the cashier showed me. Also, since the cashier showed me the large container, I knew that they had them available, so why give me the small ones? The food is good but it's already on the pricy side for what you get, so getting screwed on quantity irks.
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