Submarina California Subs – American
This sun-kissed sandwich destination captures the breezy essence of the California coast, where the aroma of freshly baked bread and crisp, garden-fresh produce fills the bright, inviting space. Towering subs like the creamy Oven Roasted Chicken Avocado and the zesty, spice-rubbed Santa Fe are layered with premium, hand-sliced meats, offering a flavorful journey that spans from the vibrant spirit of Baja to the hearty, classic soul of the East Coast.
5454, Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA, 91942 +16194665453 https://submarina.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Submarina California Subs
Dairy-Free at Submarina California Subs
Submarina California Subs in La Mesa has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Soup, Albacore Tuna Salad and Turkey Club Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Submarina California Subs
Submarina California Subs in La Mesa has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Soup, Albacore Tuna Salad and Turkey Club Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Submarina California Subs
Submarina California Subs in La Mesa has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Soup, Potato Salad and Albacore Tuna Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Submarina California Subs
Submarina California Subs in La Mesa has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including ATC, Peppered Club and Santa Fe. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Submarina California Subs
Submarina California Subs in La Mesa has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small Green Salad, Seasonal Chili and Bottled Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Submarina California Subs
Submarina California Subs in La Mesa has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small Green Salad, Seasonal Chili and Bottled Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Submarina California Subs
Submarina California Subs in La Mesa has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Small Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Submarina California Subs
Submarina California Subs in La Mesa has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Soup, Small Green Salad and Seasonal Chili. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Submarina California Subs
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Salad | 37 g | 73.8 g |
| Peppered Cali | 5.9 g | 54.5 g |
| Santa Fe | 32.1 g | 54.4 g |
| Cali | 53.1 g | 46.1 g |
| Peppered ATC | 5.4 g | 43.4 g |
| Peppered Club | 46.7 g | 42.6 g |
| ATC | 2.6 g | 39.4 g |
| Turkey Club | 67.4 g | 36.1 g |
| ARB | 2.6 g | 33.6 g |
| Peppered Fiesta | 8.3 g | 31.4 g |
| French Dip | 52 g | 30.4 g |
| Oven Roasted Chicken Avocado | 17.7 g | 28.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 8:05 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 6:05 PM
Menu
Signature Subs
- Santa Fe - $4.92: Oven Roasted Chicken, Avocado, Jalapeño Bacon, Pepper Jack Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peppered Cali - $5.07: Peppered Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, Provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peppered Club - $3.98: Peppered Turkey, Ham, Jalapeño Bacon, Swiss Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja - $4.77: Roast Beef, Jalapeño Bacon, Pepper Jack Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- East Coast - $5.91: Ham, Prosciutto, Capocollo, Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali - $4.93: Turkey Breast, Bacon, Avocado, Provolone Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peppered ATC - $4.43: Peppered Turkey, Avocado, Provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore Tuna - $6.9: Solid White Albacore Tuna Salad, Provolone Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oven Roasted Chicken Avocado - $3.92: Oven Roasted Chicken, Avocado, Provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian - $6.06: Ham, Mortadella, Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
Classic Subs
- ATC - $4.24: Avocado, Turkey Breast, Provolone Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club - $4.01: Turkey Breast, Ham, Bacon, Swiss Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Play - $4.4: Ham, Turkey Breast, Roast Beef, Provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- ARB - $4.82: Avocado, Roast Beef, Smoked Cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegi - $4.18: Swiss & Provolone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sub Melts
- Meatball - $8.1: Traditional Meatballs, Marinara Sauce, Melted Provolone Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $4.22: Bacon (Regular or Jalapeño), Lettuce, Ripe Tomato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar - $5.43: Oven Roasted Chicken, Havarti, Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peppered Fiesta - $4.7: Peppered Turkey, Pepper Jack, Chipotle Mayo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Pastrami - $3.45: Pastrami, Melted Swiss Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $3.85: Roast Beef, Melted Swiss, Au Jus Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Handmade Salads
- Santa Fe Salad - $1.89: Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Jalapeño Bacon, Avocado, Fresh Greens Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore Tuna Salad - $3.52: Albacore Tuna Salad, Fresh Greens Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali Salad - $2: Turkey Breast, Bacon, Avocado, Fresh Greens Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club Salad - $1.58: Turkey Breast, Ham, Bacon, Fresh Greens Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $1.58: Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Caesar Dressing, Fresh Greens Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Just For Kids
- Kids Meal - $2.72: Any Small Single Meat Sub, Chips & Small Drink Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Small Green Salad - $1.35: Fresh Greens Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Soup - $1.7: Homestyle Soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Chili - $4.1: Hearty Chili Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $2.4: Creamy Potato Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Macaroni Salad - $2.4: Classic Macaroni Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips - $2.4: Assorted Chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fountain Drink - $1.72: Assorted Soda
- Bottled Drink - $1.7: Assorted Bottled Beverages Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $1.5: Pure Water
Frequently Asked Questions about Submarina California Subs
- Is Submarina California Subs dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Submarina California Subs has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Soup, Albacore Tuna Salad and Turkey Club Salad.
- What can I eat at Submarina California Subs on a dairy-free diet?
- Seasonal Soup, Albacore Tuna Salad and Turkey Club Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Submarina California Subs have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Seasonal Soup and Small Green Salad.
- Is Submarina California Subs gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Submarina California Subs?
- Santa Fe Salad, at roughly 73.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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