Del Mar Liquor & Deli

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Sitting just south of the Del Mar Fairgrounds at 1149 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014, Del Mar Liquor & Deli combines a full-service liquor store with a made-to-order Boar's Head deli that locals call the village's best-kept secret. The deli counter builds sandwiches and breakfast burritos from scratch using Boar's Head meats and cheeses, fresh-baked bread, crisp produce, and house-made sides. The pastrami Reuben on fresh rye, the Charger, and the turkey club rank among the most requested orders, while the loaded breakfast burritos — stuffed with sausage, bacon, cheddar, guacamole, and scrambled eggs with onions and green peppers — have a devoted following who rate them among the best in North County San Diego. On the liquor side, the selection runs deep: craft beer, premium whiskeys, a large wine wall, fine cigars, and spirits that regulars describe as covering everything ever made. Owner Jimmy and his team are known for remembering customers by name and treating everyone like family, which keeps both Del Mar residents and beachgoers coming back daily. Racetrack visitors heading to or from the Fairgrounds find it a natural stop for grab-and-go sandwiches and cold drinks. Call-ahead ordering is available for faster pickup. Sandwich lovers can compare notes with Board & Brew - Del Mar further south on Camino Del Mar, where the Turcado is a local legend. The shop opens at 8 a.m. on weekdays, staying open until 9 or 10 p.m. depending on the day, with Friday and Saturday hours extending latest.