Mendocino Farms

California sandwich and salad chain known for fresh ingredients, bold flavor combinations, and extensive options for all dietary preferences.

Mendocino Farms turns the sandwich into a chance to combine flavors from several different cuisines. At the Hamilton Avenue location in Palo Alto, the Peruvian Steak sandwich brings spicy aji amarillo sauce together with Oaxacan cheese, vegetables, and herb aioli. We like that kind of specific combination, which gives a lunch order more personality than simply choosing a protein and bread. The Not So Fried Chicken sandwich adds crunchy krispies and mustard pickle slaw to sliced chicken, while prosciutto and chicken meet mozzarella, pesto, and honey-roasted almonds in another option. Chimichurri steak and bacon pairs its meats with marinated peppers and onion jam. Salads and sides broaden the meal, and the Palo Alto restaurant also serves local craft beer and wine. Its appeal is a convenient sandwich-and-salad format with enough thoughtful detail to keep lunch interesting.