Middle Eastern Restaurants in San Diego, CA

“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!!!“

“I generally get take out. The best is they have real sugar and flavors made in house...and their prices cheaper than Starbucks...id rather have higher quality and specialized variety of flavors for less than an inconsistent Starbucks experience.

Their is space to study..depending on time of day...and if an order is messed up it is fixed with apologies.

One of my favorite spots!“

“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.“

“I was visiting from Canada and craving authentic Persian food and I’m so glad I found this place! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere took my breath away. The decor was absolutely spectacular lanterns glowing softly, beautiful Persian carpets, and a ceiling full of twinkling lights that made it feel like dining under the stars.
The food was equally amazing rich flavors, perfectly cooked kebabs, and the most delicious tahdig I’ve had outside of Iran. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of authentic taste.
It’s rare to find a restaurant that combines such stunning ambiance with genuinely delicious Persian cuisine. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves great food and an unforgettable dining experience!“

“Delicious and great service! Thank you pita 22“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“A huge thank you to the SDSU location! I only had cash on me, which they don't take, and the staff was so kind. They let me have my falafel naanarito anyway. The food is always great, but it was extra delicious with the side of compassion today! I went back to pay later. Thank you again for the kindness and the yummy lunch. Both make the world a better place.“

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

“Delicious and can have healthy and/or indulgent selections“

“So good we went there twice, had a really great vegan options that Felt just as flavorful and thoughtful as the omnivore counterparts. Open late, which is amazing for a night on the town. Super convenient location. Couldn’t ask for anything more!“

“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 food, great flavor, great (and I mean GREAT) portions, with great price. This is a can't miss Mediterranean Food spot that should soon become a hot food spot.“

“It was very delicious very tasty & big portions! The service was alright it seemed like I was inconveniencing the young man at the counter by ordering lol *everyone has their days)😅 However it wasn't rude & it wasn't great either. However, the highlight of my trip was the food! It's very fresh & very tasty! The portions were very generous I was satisfied and had more left over! They are generous with their sauce station! And they all add great flavor! The restaurant was spotless & very chill to hang out in while I ate and took my time! I'll be back“

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

“Because of COVID, there's only takeout but we loved our dinner! I'm so glad they opened in RB!“

“By far the best hummus you will ever eat! 💜“

“Friendly great place to fuel up!!“

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

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

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

“Great food free parking excellent location nice staff“

“Wow, what a fantastic night at Panini Kabob Grill! We showed up last minute, and Dylan, the manager, totally saved the day. He greeted us with a big smile and got us seated in no time—talk about amazing service! His team was super friendly and on point, making the whole vibe so welcoming. The food? Oh my gosh, so good! The kabobs and paninis were fresh, flavorful, and just perfect. Big thanks to Dylan and his awesome crew—we’re already excited to come back!“

“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!“

“We had a wonderful experience thanks to our server , Andrez. He was incredibly respectful, friendly, and attentive throughout our visit. Andrez was very quick with everything, he even rushed over to pick up a piece of cutlery we accidentally dropped and replaced it within seconds. His service was truly impressive! The food was also delicious, everything we’ve ordered tasted amazing. Thank you, Andrez for making our visit so enjoyable!“