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Baja Subs Market & Deli
Master Critic Reviews (3 Lists)
Baja Subs Market & Deli
8.0
A convenience market that quietly doubles as one of the Valley’s most compelling Sri Lankan lunch counters, with rice-and-curry plates that taste like someone’s family table. The food is boldly spiced yet balanced, and the buffet-style spread makes it easy to explore unfamiliar dishes without fuss. Strip-mall setting, real-deal flavors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sri Lankan rice & curry plate, Banana leaf beef curry, Hoppers with fish gravy
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Sri Lankan cooking hiding inside a humble market counter.
Who should go: Adventurous eaters and curry lovers on a budget.
When to visit: Lunch for freshest buffet and best variety.
What to order: Rice & curry plate, beef curry, hoppers.
Insider tip: Ask what just came out—staff will steer you to the best tray.
Baja Subs Market & Deli
8.0
Part market, part deli, and quietly one of the Valley’s most distinctive lunch stops, blending Sri Lankan specialties with longtime Mexican favorites. It’s a true hidden-in-plain-sight spot for flavorful, affordable midday plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamprais (banana-leaf sampler), Sri Lankan Roti w/ Curry, Carne Asada Plate
Scores:
Value: 8.7
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: A rare Sri Lankan-Mexican hybrid that locals swear by.
Who should go: Adventurous lunchers and teams wanting something different.
When to visit: Weekdays for a calm, no-wait lunch.
What to order: Lamprais, roti curry, carne asada.
Insider tip: Call ahead if you want lamprais—it can sell out.
Baja Subs Market & Deli
8.6
A tiny Sri Lankan market-and-deli that locals treat like a destination for deeply spiced rice-and-curry plates and hard-to-find short eats. The cooking leans home-style and generous, with standout vegetarian and vegan curries that taste like someone’s family kitchen turned public.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sri Lankan rice & curry plate (ask for veg combos), Egg roti / roti kottu (vegetarian), String hoppers with dhal & sambal
Scores:
Value: 9
Service: 8.2
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Sri Lankan comfort food hiding inside a neighborhood mini-mart.
Who should go: Adventurous eaters and spice lovers.
When to visit: Lunch, especially on buffet days.
What to order: Veg rice & curry plate, egg roti, string hoppers.
Insider tip: Ask what vegetarian curries just came off the stove.