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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
myrna grace
I had an amazing experience at Falafel California. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and they took great care of us from start to finish. They even catered to our specific requests without hesitation. Definitely a five-star spot – I’ll be coming back!
life 101
Delicious food. Awesome people Best service ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
F Cruz
This place is a total vibe and the food is incredible value for the quality. I stopped in for a quick lunch and was blown away by the freshness. A great spot for a quick, healthy, and authentic bite. Will be back next time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lana korkees
Falafel California is seriously one of the best spots around! The food is always fresh and full of flavor — their falafel is crispy, light, and perfectly spiced. The hummus is smooth and delicious, and the portions are super generous for the price. The staff is always kind and welcoming, and the service is quick even when it’s busy. Whether you’re a falafel lover or Shawarma in San Diego or just want something tasty and healthy, this place is a must-try. Also they are open late on the weekends and early for catering! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hussain Hussain
I recently visited Falafel California and really enjoyed my experience. The place has a nice Middle Eastern vibe, and the food tasted authentic and fresh. The dishes were delicious — especially the falafel and shawarma — full of flavor and well-prepared. Ordering was quick and easy, and the service was friendly and efficient. The prices were also pretty reasonable for the quality and portions. Definitely a great spot if you’re craving Middle Eastern food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanessa Villasenor
I recently had the pleasure of eating at Falafel California , and it is hands-down a fantastic spot if you are craving authentic Mediterranean food. The absolute highlight was the food. We started with the Fattoush salad, which was incredibly fresh, crisp, and had the perfect tangy dressing. For the main course, I had the Shawarma. It was cooked to perfection—tender, perfectly spiced, and absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients they use. Beyond just a great take out , we also hired them for catering recently, and they did a phenomenal job. The food was just as good as it is in the restaurant and , and the team was professional and easy to work with and the food arrived still hot and everyone had compliments Overall, it exceeded my expectations both for a meal and for the team
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drew Rodrigues
Friendly staff/owner and tasty food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Mayes
I love this place!!! Everything is fresh and delicious. I will return and highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olga Brumm
This place is better for take outs. The food is good, but the place itself is not very inviting or cozy.
Fresh, bold-flavored falafel and sides that hit every time , this downtown gem nailed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Shawarma Salad
Ayaz A
Fantastic little hole in the wall spot. Very clean atmosphere. Fantastic service and the food is quite delicious. I normally eat meat but I was craving something vegetarian with hummus and falafel and I tried the original. It is really good and filling. I read in another review that it's even better with garlic sauce on top and I forgot to get the garlic sauce and I wish I got the garlic sauce. What I did get though is the baklava and the fries and they were both fresh and delicious and the baklava is really flaky. If I'm ever in the area again I will be back for another visit to try the beef shawarma. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Rapture Collective
Great Food and Great Service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Akshit
Loved the food and service! We had falafel plate which was so good(not much extra flavour, authentic and original) We went and met bentley , the shihtzu dog who was sitting at the counter ! He was so adorable, and the owner was so kind :) Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luke Russell
Wonderful food. Great portions. Friendly staff. Great stop before a Padres game.
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an amazing experience at Falafel California. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and they took great care of us from start to finish. They even catered to our specific requests without hesitation. Definitely a five-star spot – I’ll be coming back!
Delicious food. Awesome people Best service ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a total vibe and the food is incredible value for the quality. I stopped in for a quick lunch and was blown away by the freshness. A great spot for a quick, healthy, and authentic bite. Will be back next time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Falafel California is seriously one of the best spots around! The food is always fresh and full of flavor — their falafel is crispy, light, and perfectly spiced. The hummus is smooth and delicious, and the portions are super generous for the price. The staff is always kind and welcoming, and the service is quick even when it’s busy. Whether you’re a falafel lover or Shawarma in San Diego or just want something tasty and healthy, this place is a must-try. Also they are open late on the weekends and early for catering! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently visited Falafel California and really enjoyed my experience. The place has a nice Middle Eastern vibe, and the food tasted authentic and fresh. The dishes were delicious — especially the falafel and shawarma — full of flavor and well-prepared. Ordering was quick and easy, and the service was friendly and efficient. The prices were also pretty reasonable for the quality and portions. Definitely a great spot if you’re craving Middle Eastern food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently had the pleasure of eating at Falafel California , and it is hands-down a fantastic spot if you are craving authentic Mediterranean food.
The absolute highlight was the food. We started with the Fattoush salad, which was incredibly fresh, crisp, and had the perfect tangy dressing. For the main course, I had the Shawarma. It was cooked to perfection—tender, perfectly spiced, and absolutely delicious. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients they use.
Beyond just a great take out , we also hired them for catering recently, and they did a phenomenal job. The food was just as good as it is in the restaurant and , and the team was professional and easy to work with and the food arrived still hot and everyone had compliments
Overall, it exceeded my expectations both for a meal and for the team
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff/owner and tasty food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place!!! Everything is fresh and delicious. I will return and highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is better for take outs. The food is good, but the place itself is not very inviting or cozy.
Restaurantji Recommends
Fresh, bold-flavored falafel and sides that hit every time , this downtown gem nailed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma, Shawarma Salad
Fantastic little hole in the wall spot. Very clean atmosphere. Fantastic service and the food is quite delicious. I normally eat meat but I was craving something vegetarian with hummus and falafel and I tried the original. It is really good and filling. I read in another review that it's even better with garlic sauce on top and I forgot to get the garlic sauce and I wish I got the garlic sauce. What I did get though is the baklava and the fries and they were both fresh and delicious and the baklava is really flaky. If I'm ever in the area again I will be back for another visit to try the beef shawarma. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Food and Great Service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved the food and service! We had falafel plate which was so good(not much extra flavour, authentic and original)
We went and met bentley , the shihtzu dog who was sitting at the counter !
He was so adorable, and the owner was so kind :)
Highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food. Great portions. Friendly staff. Great stop before a Padres game.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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