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The Trough
The Trough
The Trough

The Trough

American

The Trough Sandwich Kitchen in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA prepares top quality sandwiches filled with flavor and an exciting twist! Brought to you by the masterminds behind the swanky speakeasy-style restaurant, The Blind Pig, The Trough Sandwich Kitchen is a fast and casual dining spot where you can get in and out on your lunch break, and have a better quality sandwich than at some other sandwich stops.

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Location and hours

Location

Location

31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy , Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

(949) 709-5545

Hours

Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

More details

Delivery
Dine In
Reservations
Takeout
Pickup
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Accessible

Reviews

Overall rating

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4.3

(28 reviews)

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Reviewed on May 10, 2020 Verified Purchase

During covid19 these guys were still working! Staying safe with masks, and taking care of their customers! Food was great as always! Thanks for Mother's Day lunch guys! We did takeout.

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Christine D.
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Reviewed on July 29, 2019 Verified Purchase

Comfortable, casual restaurant with outdoor seating. Open kitchen and nice staff

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Mindy L.
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Reviewed on December 20, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food is always excellent and staff is always helpful.

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Reviewed on December 20, 2018 Verified Purchase

Food is always excellent and staff is always helpful.

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Reviewed on March 5, 2018 Verified Purchase

food is good but very small place for not great seating.

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Barbara B.
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Reviewed on February 1, 2018 Verified Purchase

Small, quaint place to eat. Nice people! Our sandwiches were excellent!

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Pamela D.
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Reviewed on December 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

We love all their staff! Great guys!

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Reviewed on October 7, 2017 Verified Purchase

Quaint little place with quality ingredients.

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Sherri F.
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Reviewed on July 12, 2017 Verified Purchase

overpriced

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Reviewed on July 8, 2017 Verified Purchase

Good food but a little pricey.

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John D.
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Reviewed on June 18, 2017 Verified Purchase

We both tried some new and interesting sandwiches and we're not disappointed. They were very fresh hot and delicious. Their staff are very attentive and extremely friendly

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Grant W.
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Reviewed on May 14, 2017 Verified Purchase

Rachel sandwich was very good.

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Marcie K.
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Reviewed on May 4, 2017 Verified Purchase

The Trough restaurant puts a twist on run of the mill sandwich restaurants. Always fresh and delicious.

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Nicole M.
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Reviewed on August 5, 2016 Verified Purchase

The onion rings feel apart and I tasted the red onions.

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Craig S.
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Reviewed on December 6, 2015 Verified Purchase

Only ones there, 7 mins before anyone said anything.Music blaring, TV has only NETFLIX and showing cartoons at 6 pm?

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Reviewed on September 30, 2015 Verified Purchase

I called and preordered our meals and , when the time came, I needed them early, I called back (4th call to change order) and they were very pleasant and had all 9 sandwiches done on timel My only complaint is there isn't much room to eat for 9 people, so we brought it back home.

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Reviewed on September 28, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great sandwiches and sides. Not fast food, although it was prepared quickly. This is a nice restaurant.

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Reviewed on July 31, 2015 Verified Purchase

Its a well decorated sandwich shop. The food was OK. The prices trend high. And they charge for extra condiments? Do they really need that extra 35 cents?

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Reviewed on July 25, 2015 Verified Purchase

WE TOOK OUR STUFF TO GO AND THEY WERE FAST GETTING IT TO US DESPITE THE LARGE ORDER.

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Reviewed on July 12, 2015 Verified Purchase

I enjoyed the sandwich I ordered - the Philly Steak. The crisp bread & the flavor was really good. I would have liked a bit more meat. Also, the onion rings were good. A trip to the gym! For two, the bill came up to $30 so I'm glad I had the coupon.

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Reviewed on July 5, 2015 Verified Purchase

The food was fantastic. The service was fabulous.

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Reviewed on June 26, 2015 Verified Purchase

Fresh bread and great ingredients.

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Reviewed on June 1, 2015 Verified Purchase

They were very friendly and delicious

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Reviewed on May 29, 2015 Verified Purchase

Unfortunately this place was just okay. I had a coupon for 50% off which is good because I don't think our 2 sandwiches and sodas were worth $25. My husband had the philly grill and said it was good but not really large enough to justify the cost. I had the turkey club and it again was good, but without the bacon lacked flavor. Finally I went back and ordered a side of macaroni salad... But I wish I hadn't wasted the money. I usually LOVE potato and macaroni salads. But this one had absolutely no flavor. I even gave it to my husband to try and he agreed that it didn't have a taste at all.Overall it was ok... But doubt we'd return. On the upside the decor and ambiance was really cool.One more thing: while we didn't wait too long, I did notice that a few other parties had to wait a very long time. Like 15 minutes for a sandwich = not cool

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Reviewed on May 26, 2015 Verified Purchase

Great food, generous portions.

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Reviewed on May 16, 2015 Verified Purchase

Really good sandwich

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Reviewed on May 2, 2015 Verified Purchase

Very small, only 2 tables, lots of counter seats.Very good food & service.

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Reviewed on April 22, 2015 Verified Purchase

excellent fresh food!

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