Alforon Mediterranean / Lebanese Cuisine

5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego
(619) 269-9904

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Dozen Falafel Plate with Lebanese Bread \u0026 House Pickled Veggies
Kibbie with Side Yogurt & Cucumber
Falafel Bajeen Oven Baked
Lebanese Coffee Hand Made
Falafel and Tahini Plate
Kousa & Malfouf MIH-Shi
Alforon Grape Leaves
Kibbie Labaniyyeh
Baked Beet Kibbeh
Kibbeh Labanieh

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Tawook
Marinated chicken, garlic paste, and pickles. Signature dish.
Ouzi Lamb Special
Featured On Food Network's DDD Oven-baked leg of de-boned lamb. Served over ouzi rice cooked with Seasoned Ground beef, and topped with roasted Almonds Nuts. with au jus made from its own broth and a side of House-made yogurt. Gluten-free.
Chicken Kabab
Alforon original mix and marinate. Choice any two skewers of s cubed tender chicken breast served with garlic paste, grilled tomato, grilled onions, and yogurt cucumber. Served with basmati rice.
Phoenician Pie
Seasoned ground beef mixed with lebanese cheese. Signature dish.
Fisherman's Rice
Our chef's own recipe of a Lebanese rice dish made with White Fish consomme', caramelized onions, a Seared 9 to 10 Oz. Filet of Tilapia then topped with roasted pine nuts, roasted almonds, caramelized onions, and our special tahini sauce. Gluten-free.
Kibbie Labaniyyeh Special
2 Kibbie Ball. Made with extra lean beef, special herbs and spices rolled into palm-sized balls and stuffed with pine nuts, seasoned ground beef, Served House-made yogurt Cooked with Roasted Garlic and Mint, with a healthy serving of basmati rice.

Appetizers
Baba Ghannouj
Oven-roasted eggplant, tahini, and lemon. Served with lebanese bread and pickles.
Alforon Grape Leaves
Stuffed with rice, tomato, parsley anion, mint, Lemon juice, and spices. Served with lebanese bread and pickles.
Humous
Garbanzo, tahini sauce, and lemon. Served with lebanese bread and pickles.
Labni
Kefir cheese, olives, and zaatar. Served with lebanese bread and pickles.
Foul
Traditional Fava beans in a bed of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Served with lebanese bread and pickles.
Cheese Sambousek
Served with lebanese bread and pickles.
Balilah
Garbanzo Beans in a bed of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Served with lebanese bread and pickles.
Meat Sambousek
Served with lebanese bread and pickles.
Alforon Olives and Jalapeno
Mixed with Alforon special dressing, imported extra virgin oil. Served with lebanese bread and pickles. Signature dish.

Alforon Salad
Fattoush
Tabouli
Alforon Beet Salad
Yogurt, Cucumber and Mint
Arugula Salad
Arugula With Raisins Almonds & House Vinaigrette

Sides
Fresh Fries with Garlic Paste
Garlic Paste
House Pickles
House Yogurt
Tahini Sauce

Alforon Oven Baked Flat Bread
Chicken Tawook
Marinated chicken, garlic paste, and pickles. Signature dish.
Spinach Pie
Spinach, onions, and summac spices.
Phoenician Pie
Seasoned ground beef mixed with lebanese cheese. Signature dish.
Lahm Bajeen
Fresh ground beef, fresh tomato, onion, and spices on an extremely thin oven baked flat bread.
Zaatar
Imported organic zaatar, summac, and sesame. (Vegan)
Shawerma
Marinated sliced beef with fresh diced tomato, onion, and Tahini sauce. Signature dish.
Soujouk
Specially spiced blend of Armenian spices with ground beef, tomato, onion, and fresh white cheese. Signature dish.
Cheese
Feta Cheese Pie
Feta ( Alforon special mix).
Spinach and Cheese
Spinach, onions, summac, and four spices.
Labni
Vegetarian
Tomato, onion, olive, summac, oregano, and bell peppers. Signature dish.

Alforon World Famous Falafel
Falafel Wrap
Our mix of Falafel pieces, fava and garbanzo beans specially seasoned with spices, herbs, deep fried upon ordering, mixed with sliced romaine lettuce, diced tomato, tahini, parsley, and pickles. Served with Lebanese bread, tahini, and pickles.
Falafel Bajeen
Oven baked, signature dish. Served with Lebanese bread, tahini, and pickles.

Alforon Exclusive Specialty
Kaack
Traditional Lebanese sesame bread.

Beverages
Yogurt Drink-Aayram
Soda
VIMTO CAN
Vimto
Special Blend Tea
Perrier
Jallab
Water Bottle

Desserts
Aaysh Essaraya ( aka "Love Dessert")
Baklawa
Maamoul
Halawit Beirut Bajeen W/Sesame & Ground Pistachios

Alforon Chef's Specials
Fattet Humous
Bowl of Steamed Garbanzo Beans covered with house made Yogurt, Garlic & Mint (Cold), with toasted Lebanese Bread then Topped with Beurre Noisette. ( Brown Butter w/Nuts)
Eggs in Clay Pot
Two Oven Baked Eggs mixed with Cheese
Smoked Salmon Bajeen
Three Cheese oven-baked flatbread topped with Smoked Salmon, Capers, Green Onions, Fresh Basil and more
Fawaz
A blend of white cheeses in a closed baked Flatbread
Raed
A blend of soft cheeses in a closed oven baked Flatbread
Kishik
Imported Old Country recipe of dried Yogurt Cracked Wheat, Oven Baked with Diced Tomatoes, Green Onions and more
Lebanese Sausages in clay pots
Cooked in a tangy lemon with Extra Virgin
Shanklish Bajeen
Aged Cheese, Zaatar infused with Tomatoes, green Onions and extra virgin Olive oil
Egg Bajeen
Oven Baked flatbread of Egg ixed with Cheese
Portabello Mushrooms
Our own mix of portabello Mushroom, Onions and topped with house Fetta Cheese

ALFORON DAILY SPECIALS
Ouzi Lamb Special
Featured On Food Network's DDD Oven-baked leg of de-boned lamb. Served over ouzi rice cooked with Seasoned Ground beef, and topped with roasted Almonds Nuts. with au jus made from its own broth and a side of House-made yogurt. Gluten-free.
MAJBOUS RICE (SPECIAL)
Beautifully seasoned Aromatic Yellow Rice Cooked with a bouquet of Spices including Cardamom, Turmeric, Curry amongst other seasonings. topped with your choice of a quarter Leg of Chicken or Chicken Breast cooked in the same seasonings. add a touch of White Peas cooked with Raisins.. All in All an amazing healthy dish full of Flavors... with a side of Yogurt Cucumber Or a fresh Tomato sauce with c
Fisherman's Rice
Our chef's own recipe of a Lebanese rice dish made with White Fish consomme', caramelized onions, a Seared 9 to 10 Oz. Filet of Tilapia then topped with roasted pine nuts, roasted almonds, caramelized onions, and our special tahini sauce. Gluten-free.
Kibbie Labaniyyeh Special
2 Kibbie Ball. Made with extra lean beef, special herbs and spices rolled into palm-sized balls and stuffed with pine nuts, seasoned ground beef, Served House-made yogurt Cooked with Roasted Garlic and Mint, with a healthy serving of basmati rice.
Baked Kibbie
The Gran Daddy of all Kibbie. An oven-baked 7" round, 2-layered kibbie filled with Seasoned Ground Beef meat, onions, and pine nuts. Served with an 8 Oz. side of House yogurt & Cucumber.
Kafta B' Alforon Special
7" round meat Well seasoned 12 Oz. Kafta Patty covered with sliced potatoes, sliced tomatoes, and our own herb-rich, hearty tomato sauce. Served with white basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Bamieh (Okra) with Seasoned Lamb and Beef Special
Okra. Lebanese-style, traditionally cooked okra in a tangy tomato sauce, flavored rich with herbs and spices. With Cubed Beef and Lamb Pieces Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice.. Gluten-free.
Kousa & Malfouf ( Stuffed Zucchini & Cabbage rolls)
One of the ultimate comfort food dishes in Lebanon. Cored Zucchini Cabbage Leaves Stuffed with Extremely lean Meat, Tomatoes and Rice in a light tomato sauce. With two sides House made Yogurt and Lemon garlic
Beef Kabab Tenderloin Special (Filet Mignon)
2 skewers of cut up beef Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) marinated in our original mix and marinade. Served with cucumber yogurt, grilled tomatoes and onions, with a healthy serving of basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Falafel Salad Alforon Exclusive Style (Vegan)
Falafel Nuggets over a Healthy serving Romaine lettuce, Diced Tomato House beet pickles topped with Tahini sauce
Kafta Kabab Special
2 (13 Oz.) Skewers of Kafta ground beef kabab marinated in our original mix and marinade. Served with herbs, spices, grilled tomato and onion, and Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice.
Shish Barak (Special)
Extremely thin dumpling squares stuffed with seasoned Gr. Beef and Pine Nuts, Or for Vegetarians (VG)* Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms. Served in a bowl of cooked Yogurt w/ Roasted Garlic Mint mixture served with Basmati rice
Grilled Kibbie Special
Two Dome-shaped kibbe made from Lean beef, cracked wheat, and special herbs and spices. Stuffed with Seasoned Ground Beef and nuts. Served With House made Yogurt Cucumber Mint.
Mouloukhiyyeh (Lebanese Style)
Lebanese Style Mouloukhiyyeh W/Chicken Breast, W/ onion Vinaigrette and Toasted Lebanese Bread and a Healthy serving of White Basmati Rice
Lamb Fatteh
Beautiful Fatteh Dish Made of Garbanzo Beans, Covered with Cooked House made Garlic Mint Yogurt, Chunks of Ouzi Lamb Meat pieces then top it all with brown butter roasted Almond nuts over toasted Lebanese bread
MJADDARA
Cooked Lentils with Egyptian Rice, bouquet of spices, Served with Fattoush Salad
Green Peas & Carrots W/ Seasoned Ground beef
Popular Green Peas and carrots Stew with Seasoned Ground Beef in a Hearty Tomato sauce served in a bowl with a health serving of Basmati Rice
Vegan Kibbie
Made from Curcubita Or winter / Castilla squash. Shaped into Large egg-shaped balls and stuffed with Seasoned Spinach, Summac Spice, Caramelized Onions, and garbanzo beans. Served on a bed of Fattoush salad. (Vegan).
Kousa Bil Laban
Stuffed Cored Zucchinis with Extremely lean Meat, Tomatoes, Rice & much more in a Tangy Garlic & Mint Yogurt sauce. Served Hot in large Bowl, with a healthy serving of Basmati Rice
Baked BEET Kibbie
Our Chef's Own Oven-baked BEET Kibbie, A 7" round, 2-layered beet kibbie filled with spinach, garbanzo beans, julienned Caramelized onions, and more. Served with arugula salad. Vegan.
Bamieh (OKRA) Special (VEGAN)
Okra. Lebanese-style, traditionally cooked okra in a tangy tomato sauce, flavored rich with herbs and spices. Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice.. Gluten-free.
Lebanese Eggplant Mousakaa Special (VEGAN)
Cubed eggplant with sauteed onions combined in a beautifully seasoned tomato sauce and Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice. Vegan and gluten-free.
FAVARUGULA SALAD
"Foul" (Fava Beans) in a Lemon EVOO Dressing on a bed of Arugula salad & topped with Fresh Diced Tomatoes
Kafta B' Tahini
7" round meat Well seasoned 12 Oz. Kafta Patty covered with sliced potatoes, Our Hearty Tahini sauce. Served with white basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Lebanese Eggplant Mousakaa with seasoned Ground Beef Special
Seasoned lean ground beef and cubed eggplant with sauteed onions combined together in a beautifully seasoned tomato sauce. Served with a healthy serving of basmati rice. Gluten-free.
Lamb Kabab tenderloin (Filet Mignon)
2 skewers of cut up Lamb Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) marinated in our original mix and marinade. Served with cucumber yogurt, grilled tomatoes and onions, and a healthy serving of basmati rice.. Gluten-free.
Bean Medley
Five different kinds of Beans Cooked with Lentils, Onions and more, served in a large Bowl with Basmati Rice Or Fattoush Salad
Green Peas & Carrots (Vegan)
Popular Vegan Green Peas and carrots comfort food Stew dish in a Hearty Tomato sauce served in a bowl with Special Vermicelli Rice

Comfort Food
Chicken Kabab
Alforon original mix and marinate. Choice any two skewers of s cubed tender chicken breast served with garlic paste, grilled tomato, grilled onions, and yogurt cucumber. Served with basmati rice.
Baked Kibbie
The gran daddy of all kibbie. Oven baked 7 inch round. Served on a bed of fattoush salad or a side of yogurt cucumber. Made with extremely lean beef or veggie, cracked wheat, special herbs, and spices.
Shish Barak
Extremely thin dumpling squares stuffed with seasoned ground beef and pine nuts or for vegetarians stuffed with wild mushrooms. Served in a bowl of cooked yogurt with roasted garlic mint mixture and served with basmati rice.
Kibbie Arnabieh (B' Tahini)
Kibbie balls stuffed with pine nuts and seasoned ground beef in a tahini sauce made with sour oranges with julienne onions and garbanzo beans (an amazing and different tahini sauce). Served with basmati rice. Made with extremely lean beef or veggie, cracked wheat, special herbs, and spices.
Kibbeh Labanieh
Made into palm size balls then stuffed with pine nuts, extra lean ground beef, and diced onions. Cooked and served in a bowl of hot, not spicy, yogurt with roasted garlic mint mixture, and served with basmati rice. Made with extremely lean beef or veggie, cracked wheat, special herbs, and spices.
Lamb Fatteh
Ouzi lamb meat spread over hot garbanzo beans and toasted lebanese bread, covered with cooked garlic mint yogurt, beurre noisette roasted almond, and pine nuts. Served in a large bowl.
Baked Beet Kibbie
Our chef's own, oven baked 7 inch round two layered beet kibbie stuffed with spinach, garbanzo, and julienne onions on arugula or fattoush salad. Made with extremely lean beef or veggie, cracked wheat, special herbs, and spices.
Kafta B'Alforon
Oven baked kafta kabab meat patty covered with sliced potatoes sliced tomatoes, topped with herb rich, and hearty tomato sauce. Lebanon's version of a meat and potato dish. Served with white basmati rice.
Majbous
A popular Kuwaiti dish and beautifully seasoned aromatic yellow rice with its condiments. Served with roasted chicken.
Sayyadieh (Fisherman's Rice)
Cooked in the consommé of fish, roasted almond and pine nuts, tahini sauce, and caramelized onions.
Kousa & Malfouf Mih-Shi
One of the ultimate comfort food dishes in lebanon. Cored zucchini cabbage leaves stuffed with extremely lean meat, tomatoes, and rice in a light tomato sauce. With two sides house made yogurt and a lemon garlic
Ouzi Lamb
Oven-baked leg of lamb de-boned and spread over ouzi rice cooked with meat then topped with roasted pine nuts, roasted almond, and a side of homemade yogurt.
Vegan Kibbie
Made from cucurbits (squash), egg shaped balls, stuffed spinach garbanzo beans, and more. Served on a bed of fattoush salad. Made with extremely lean beef or veggie, cracked wheat, special herbs, and spices.
Grilled Kibbie
Dome shaped kibbie stuffed seasoned meat and nuts. Served on top of fatoush salad or yogurt cucumber and mint. Made with extremely lean beef or veggie, cracked wheat, special herbs, and spices.
Kousa Bil Laban
Stuffed cored zucchinis with extremely lean meat, tomatoes, rice and much more in a tangy garlic and mint yogurt sauce. Served hot in large bowl.
Mouloukhiyyeh
Lebanese style mouloukhiyyeh with chicken breast and white rice.

Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Bean Medley
Five different kinds of beans, lentils, and an amazing mix of seasoning, and onions. Served in a large bowl with basmati rice or fattoush salad.
Eggplant Fatteh
A large bowl of roasted eggplant covered with garlic mint, hot or cold yogurt. Toasted lebanese bread, beurre noisette roasted almonds, and pine nuts.
Okra (Bamieh)
Lebanese style okra in a tangy tomato sauce, flavor rich with herbs and spices. Served with white basmati rice.
Mujaddara (Lentils with Rice)
Lentils, onions, egyptian rice, and a bouquet of spices with fattoush salad.
Falafel Salad
Falafel nuggets over romaine lettuce and diced tomato then topped with an amazing tahini sauce.
Lebanese Eggplant Mousakaa
Cubed eggplant (aubergine) in a seasoned tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil, roasted nuts, and a side basmati rice.
Favarugula- Salad
Foul fava beans in a lemon extra virgin olive oil dressing on a bed of arugula salad and topped with fresh diced tomatoes.
Green Peas & Carrots
Served in a bowl of tomato sauce and vermicelli rice.
Hearts of Zucchini
Served with a side of fattoush salad.

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Recent Reviews

Coming all the way from 🇨🇦 Toronto. Totally worth it. Wonderful experience with genuine authentic Lebanese cuisine. I enjoyed food and friendly chatting with Staff. Best food like you eat at home.
October 2025
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.
October 2025
Best Lebanese food in the state! We always love our experience at Alforon. No matter how long it has been since we have gone, we are always greeted like family. It is like coming home! The food is always exceptional, fresh, highest quality and utterly divine. The menu is expansive, creative, contemporary, and traditional, with exciting vegetarian and vegan options. Alforon is one of San Diego's shining jewels, and should never be missed. Cannot recommend highly enough!
October 2025

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Alforon Mediterranean / Lebanese Cuisine

5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
(619) 269-9904