Middle Eastern Restaurants near Chula Vista, CA

“Tried out the Temecula location today and I was amazing. Nice to see an owner owed and occupied business in Old Town. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend!“

“Tried out the Temecula location today and I was amazing. Nice to see an owner owed and occupied business in Old Town. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend!“

“fresh light meal filled me up good portion of frys“

“I had such a great experience at Falafel California! I ordered the California Falafel wrap and it was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly put together. You can really taste the quality in every bite.

What made it even better was the owner, Zina. Her passion for what she does really shines through, not just in the food but in the whole vibe of the place. It’s clear she truly cares about her business and her customers.

Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend!“

“This is my first time visiting this family owned and operated family restaurant and it was an amazing experience. We were greeted by Pierre and he was professional, kind, and very informative of all the items on the menu. Everything on the menu looked great and hard to decide what to dive into. The restaurant is very clean open and very bright. I ordered the liver skewers with biryani rice. The skewers very flavorful, tender, and grilled to perfection, paired well with the onion, pickled beets, and pickles. The biryani was delicious. My wife had the beef shawarma sandwich on Arabic bread, which was tender and tasty. The potions are larger than expected which was great! We finished with a cup of hot tea. If you’re looking for some authentic Iraqi food, I highly recommend Al Awael, you will not be disappointed 😋“

“Bold flavors that took us pleasantly by surprise. We’ll be going back.“

“Awesome food...my first time ..i will be Back“

“This has been our go to for takeout since we discovered it. Nothing I have tried there is anything short of wonderful. The Kofte Burger is perfect, with a nice kick from the harissa, the chicken shawarma sandwich is delicious and my kids’ fave, the falafel are beautiful, I’m running out of adjectives but suffice it to say it’s all good and you should try it. With a side of the fries. The owner is lovely, and makes you feel very welcome. Ask her about the doors. When we have time we like to eat in the restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and unique, you’ll have to go see for yourself.“

“Everyone is nice and easy going. I honestly appreciate it here. You can feel the good vibes, kindness and warmth from them. Celly is a clear example and really shows us the amazing standard they have at the amazing customer service. Pls, give him a raise!“

“Friendly great place to fuel up!!“

“food consistently good, tasty, fresh.“

“The salatim platter was amazing, with so many delicious sides, including hummus, muhammara, cucumber yogurt, green tahini, shallot yogurt, pickles, olives, and dukkah, all served with naan, roasted garlic fry bread, and pita. I also loved the Soltani platter, especially with the added steak kebab. The chicken tahchin was incredible and came with the most delicious tahdig. Nicholas was an amazing waiter—professional, attentive, and provided excellent service. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful, and this is the most stunning Persian restaurant I have ever visited in the US. I would eat here every day if I lived in San Diego.“

“one of my favorite place. the food is so incredible. it's a must if your in Hillcrest. I've never been disappointed.“

“Great food free parking excellent location nice staff“

“Very nice resturaunt with inside seating available as well as outside. Salads are well worth the price as they are delicious and fill you up. We had the family dish which came with 3 kebabs of your choice, all worth trying. Well worth the experience on our travels 😊, and the salads are unforgettable.“

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