46 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near La Mesa

“every single menu item is what i recommend.“

“First time here and not disappointed. Didn't have a long wait like others said. The doma was excellent. I got the combo to try their meats - beef kabob, chicken Tikka, and beef shawarma. All were seasoned well, especially the shawarma...very bold. But it's the cook on the meat that set them apart! All 3 were tender, juicy, and savory. Too many overcook these but they just melted in my mouth. Highly recommended.“

“food consistently good, tasty, fresh.“

“Nice restaurant delicious and clean food .“

“Very authentic! Very family friendly“

“I love this place so much. Super delicious and affordable. Personal favorites are the cream chop and the baklava! Highly recommend.“

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

“Excellent service great food always a pleasure to dine here“

“When you walk in the door you know you are home. The owner often greets customers by name and with a big hug. This family run business has the best Lebanese food in the city! The okra is to die for and the flatbreads are incrdible! We can’t stop coming here.“

“Consistently great, fresh food, generous portions, and very healthy; friendly service; good rewards program which pays off more often than most. It’s my favorite local restaurant!“

“Went for Saturday brunch. Three of us had the harissa eggs benedict and all 3 said it was delicious. I had the Shakshuka and it was also delicious. The only downside was they had no decaf coffee, which I found strange. Also, the server got confused on our beverage order. Other than that it was great. I highly recommend.“

“Food was good. However, the cashiers were busy cleaning up for the night vs taking care of customers. It wasn’t late, either. It was around 7:30 or 7:45 on a Sunday. The cleaners they use are very strong. Very pinesol or something like that. Glad I got food to go because I wouldn’t want to have smelled the cleaners during dinner. Dining room had zero vibe.“

“Mimoza Mediterranean really left a great impression! Devram and Emily were incredibly pleasant and genuinely friendly, even on a surprisingly busy weeknight. Everything is made to order, and you can truly taste the freshness in each dish. We tried the falafel plate with a Majestik Syrah, the grilled Kofte paired with an oatmeal stout, and a warm, comforting lentil soup. For dessert, the Havuc baklava and Turkish coffee were the perfect ending. The place is cozy, easy to find right in downtown San Diego, and definitely worth the drive. Highly recommend!“

“Hey I just want to say the Luna grill down in Carmel valley was amazing and I want to give a special thank you to Athena for helping me out with my order she was polite and made sure i got everything I needed I recommend anyone that loves Mediterranean food check out this location 2 thumbs up will be back“

“Believe them when they say they offer large portions! Every salad option and specialty plate is easily shareable and very fresh and delicious. We dined in and took home considerably more than ate during our visit. Looking forward to trying other menu items and having leftovers for days!“

“love the food I'm from Chicago and omg“

“Fresh and tasty food in a nice environment.“

“Best chicken Kabobs, the beef Kabobs were good too, the salad is one of favorites!!“

“Such a great place! Falafel California has some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in a long time. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional. They catered to us perfectly and made the whole dining experience enjoyable. If you’re looking for amazing food and great service, this is the place to go.“

“Great experience, will come back.

We came by late on a weekday, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. We sat outside, where it was easy to talk, and the sound of cars was not in any way disruptive. I liked the cultural style and interior design of the place as well. The food was very good, although I would say that the chicken was slightly over-cooked (not uncommon). Good overall experience!“

“My plate was just delicious, nice people, small place felt “at home” 😊“

“Great place! Lots of options“

“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!“

“Best chicken shawarma wrap I’ve ever had in my life, and the nicest people serving too! Definitely should try this food truck if you are downtown!“

“everything on the menu and friendly“

“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!“

“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!“

“A quaint Lebanese food joint with immaculate service. The food was amazing and came out fast for a table of four. The server who took our order was so polite and attentive. Loved the vibes. A bit of a small space but if there’s space open, definitely worth the experience.“

“The best chicken shawarma I have tried in San Diego 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 very friendly staff in person and over the phone 📱 the rice is really good too and the sandwiches 😋!!!“

“Most authentic Mediterranean food I’ve had in all San Diego! Will be back again soon!! I used to go to kebab shop franchise but this mom and pop store is much more authentic and even better price for the homemade quality! Thank you Hanna Garden !“

“i absolutely fell in love! i was a first time customer and received such a welcoming experience. everyone was so friendly and helpful and not to mention, the food was amazing! i got the chicken shawarma fries and it was seriously the best fries i have ever had in my whole life! we even received recommendations for the next time we come back, which we most definitely will! 10/10 recommend!“

“The Food is prepared fresh and served hot with excellent value.
The husband and wife team are spectacular working harmoniously together. Always graciously treating their customers with individual kindness and catering to their needs.
We have become dedicated life long clients.“

“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.“

“Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. So much delicious food! Chicken plate was fabulous, moist, and seasoned well. The lamb was tender and flavorful. Will be returning.“

“dine in is terrible on summer days...so hot.. sweaty..food is ok..“

“Got recommended to go to this place by a friend, couldn’t have been happier with my decision of going! The portions were great and tasted great, the service was also outstanding and I felt super welcomed! Can’t wait to come back for the dolma next time!“

“The yummy tasty food is amazing 😉“

“Absolutely love it this place“

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

“I ordered 5 Ground Beef Kabob Skewers , 5 Chicken Tikka Skewers, 1 chicken cream chop, 1 Shawarma Wrap, Rice, Hummus & Salad. Served with Pita Bread, Grilled So when I got home I find out there is only 4 Ground Beef kabob and 4 chicken Tikka And that was so embarrassing for me because I invited 5 people for lunch That was really bad experience“

“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!!!“

“Such a wonderful vegan oasis in the San Fernando Valley! As locals know vegan offerings in the valley are limited compared with the rest of the city. I am so happy that I found this place I will be coming here often! Great food and atmosphere all around!“

“this is my place... I've never had a bad experience. Clean establishment... fresh...and made to order Mediterranean cuisine. I recommend the chicken schwarma...the fries are a must... and the strawberry apple walnut Salad is my favorite also. way to go Tak Grill.“

“I’ve had a LOT of gyros pita sandwiches from a lot of places over the years but this is easily my new favorite place to order from. All the components were perfectly proportioned, the veggies were very fresh, and the tzatziki with lots of parsley was delicious.“

“Its a simple little food court. Is the food exquisite, not really. Were the portions huge? Most def. Did it taste like Mediterranean? Yep. I would have liked olives. Pita was big and soft.It was all saffron rice not just a dollop on top of white. The salad was blah but fresh and big.Will I go back. 100% yes.“