Sunday Sandwiches - Revisits to SuperNatural Sandwiches and Embargo Grill

A couple of sandwiches for a humid Sunday.

Supernatural Sandwiches:

**** SuperNatural Sandwiches in under new ownership

My buddy JasonV asked me if I'd ever been to this sandwich place.....he told me it was "awesome" and showed me a photo of Supernatural. I cracked up and said I'd been a customer since they had a stand at the now defunct San Diego Public Market. And I did tell him that they do make some good sandwiches. A few days later; Deanna told me she had gone to Supernatural Sandwiches after work and loved it. I'd taken her there a few years back. So I got the hint; it had been nearly six months since my last visit.

Needless to say; the place was doing some major business when I arrived. Love the folks who work here; they always have a smile for me.

I went with my usual; the Siren....I realize I need to start ordering other stuff on the menu. But the folks here have this totally down.

From the lightly garlicky-spicy mayo; to the moist and plump shrimp, to go with the buttery-slightly sweet brioche. I'm thinking that it could use a bit more acidity to cut the richness; but that would be splitting hairs.

It's one of my "guilty pleasure" sandwiches.

It's also nice to see a place that's doing so well expanding. With locations now in Santa Ana and Tijuana, and two other locations in PB (they are going to make a killing) and Little Italy opening soon, it's going to be a "SuperNatural Kingdom". Good for them!

SuperNatural Sandwiches
7094 Miramar Rd. #122
San Diego, CA 92121

Embargo Grill:

**** Embargo Grill has closed

Speaking of guilty pleasure sandwiches.....

I was over in Point Loma a few weekends ago and was a bit hungry.  It was a bit too hot for other options so I decided to stop by Embargo Grill. It had been nearly two years since my last visit.

I went with basically the same thing as on previous visits.

The Yuca Frita; which was disappointing.

This was too dense, dry, almost hard, and not crisp enough for me. It was also still barely lukewarm in the center. The mojo was very nice though. Garicky with nice citrus tones; not sour, but with a nice acidity.

The Medianoche the "midnight sandwich" was very good.

From the nicely pressed, crunchy, yet light bread, to the moist and tasty pulled pork, to the milky cheese, the ham, and yes, the all important pickle, which cuts through all that high-caloric goodness. This place also seems to have sandwich down.

I could only finish half the sandwich. I took half home and the Missus polished it off in no time flat. I guess She liked it......even cold.....midnight or not.

Embargo Grill
3960 W Point Loma Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110

Comments

[kat]

these both sounded great!

[Kirk]

I enjoyed both visits Kat!

[Junichi]

I had the Harpy last time. Almost as good as the Siren. Almost.

[Kirk]

I gotta try some of the other items there Junichi....but it's hard because I enjoy the Siren so much.

[Sandy]

It's been at least 6 months since my last visit, too. However, the Siren is too spicy for me so I usually get one of the crab sandwiches. I'm also glad that they are doing well; I remember when they were in the smaller space in the same strip mall.

[Jason]

Yeah I've always been a fan ever since their humble farmers market beginnings too. They are a great example of keeping their food quality the same, even as their popularity grows. Many other restaurants can't say that.

[Kirk]

Too spicy Sandy! I really don't think it's very spicy at all....but that's me...though something with crab....well that's not shabby at all!

Hi Jason - Yes, they've really done well. And like you mention; they've kept things consistent. Not an easy thing as you keep growing.

[Lynn @ Oh-So Yummy]

i sure want a cuban sandwich now! supernatural is much closer though but i have to be in the mood for their carby holder. my coworkers (except the non-seafood guy) loved it when i introduced them. :)

[Kirk]

It is quite calorie rich Lynn.