Middle Eastern Restaurants near La Jolla, CA

“Best food in UCSD, no doubt.

You're immediately welcomed by the super friendly people who make you your food and also make sure you leave with a smile on your face. Absolutely love this place! They just be doing this to spread joy to the world 😭🙏“

“Courteous, entertaining staff, they make you feel comfortable.“

“Delicious döner wraps and amazing baklava.“

“Amazing food with lot of healthy options“

“Great place! Great food! Ordered ahead and order was waiting for me when I got there. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The esquire is my go to. Halloumi is amazing with the fig jam. You can’t go wrong with any of the items. Highly recommend!!!“

“Off the beaten path and worth the stop. This is in between restaurant and quick food but very good. The pita is not the traditional soft and fluffy kind but slightly more on the tortilla side. Makes for a delicious wrap. Hummus was great and meats are very flavorful. Ill be back :)“

“Delicious and great service! Thank you pita 22“

“I have an unfortunate addiction to the khanafeh cold foam matcha. Please don’t ever get rid of it! This is also one of the easiest places to get a quick lunch/snack in Kearny Mesa under $15 that feels more nutritious. I also LOVE the blackberry sumac lemonade, especially bc they give you the rest of the Topo Chico with it.“

“I don’t normally eat Mediterranean food but my Syrian friend recommended the food so we chose to try Aladdin. The food presentation and flavors were impeccable! I have a gluten allergy and was able to eat everything but the pita. So fun and service was on point. Ahmet was very nice and very interested in our satisfaction while we were dining by checking back on us and offering us refills and menu items. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!“

“These guys definitely know what they're doing with their combinations here! About the beef and chicken bowl and it was a really lovely combination! The rice and hummus and tabouli and made really go well together! Every item on its own is quite decent, but when you mix it all up and have it in one bite it's just beautiful!
Didn't even need the garlic sauce!

Also got the chicken egg roll on the side. It was nice and crunchy and the filling on the inside was flavorful. They cut it into two so you can see what's on the inside as well. So that's kind of cute. I were surprised how it didn't taste as greasy and oily even though it was fried. Definitely recommended.“

“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.“

“We have ordered Kebabs before here, we recently ordered a meal kit that was all rice and hardly any meat, I mean it was a joke, its a $30 meal. I messaged them because we have ordered several times before and thought maybe they would try to make it right but they never replied. This was 2 weeks ago. We will never buy food here again! The servings are very small and there are tons of other places to eat or order take out around here if they want to be jerks about it! The food is average really, we order out frequently so as not to have to cook and live in the area. We got about $1 worth of rice and lettuce for a $30 meal plate, what a joke!“

“Great traditional Greek food. Loved the Gyros and homemade Tzatziki Sauce. Friendly staff. I would definitely recommend this new Greek restaurant.“

“Awesome service and delicious food! Excellent catering service !“

“The grilled chicken in any menu item. The chicken wrap is to kill for, according to my better half. The simple rice with grilled chicken kabob is my go-to. At least once a week.“

“Friendly great place to fuel up!!“

“Celebrated my husband's birthday and didn't even receive a little birthday cake or something, though I did mention it to the staff and on the note when I booked it, I wrote the reason for coming was his birthday. It was kind of disappointing. But the food and service were great overall.“

“Unbelievably good. It’s worth the trip for the mountain of perfect fries alone.“

“I would recommend this establishment they have great food great customer service“

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

“Melvin and George provided great service!! The food was delicious!“

“Great food free parking excellent location nice staff“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Six stars, easily. The chicken kabob was perfectly grilled, tender, and bursting with flavor. The strawberry salad was crisp, bright, and downright addictive. Clean flavors, done right. I’ll absolutely be back“

“I first tried Panini Kabob Grill through work, and I was hooked. The tofu is incredibly yummy. It is very citrus forward, which I love. I usually order the kabob plate, which comes with brown rice (the only vegan rice), avocado salad, tofu, and grilled vegetables. It is fairly inexpensive and very filling for the price. I have since taken friends, and they also enjoy both the food and the value. I believe there are other vegan options, but honestly I have no idea because I like the tofu so much that I will probably never order anything else. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-11“

“Got our Easter Dinner tonight. Hadn't eaten here in over 10 years. The food was so delicious! It was more expensive than I remember but it was so worth it! The garlic sauce was awesome!“