Al Aqsa

1326 State St, Salem
(503) 581-1160

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Cory

What the restaurant lacks in atmosphere, it makes up with friendly service and great food at a great price!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erin D-G

This place has delicious food. The atmosphere was a little difficult because there were 2 TVs dueling for noise supremacy. Our host was very attentive and the food arrived in a timely fashion. For vegetarians there is falafel and hummus.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kufta Tahini Rice Dish, Dolmas Grapes Leaves

Kelly Thomas

Our goto in a pinch. Food, service, people are all wonderful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marty Michael

Falafel was excellent - the best I've had when not in Jordan or Israel. The lamb was probably the lowest quality cut of lamb you could get. Service was very good.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hummus Plate

Wadia Abushanab

The food was amazing, super flavorful and authentic, and the prices were very good too. The people were nice and I will be coming back soon. I definitely recommend it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

JUNOJUNOHK

Love their food and the super nice lady!
I’ve been coming back here since the first time
Definitely a hidden gem in Salem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shawerma Rice Plate, Baklava, Lamb Gyro, Baba Ghannouj, Hummus Plate, Rice Plate, Kufta Tahini Rice Dish, Chicken Shawarma Plate, Saffron Rice with Lamb, Tabbouleh Salad, Chicken Shish Kebab Skewers, Kabsa Rice Plate, Chicken Kebab, Falafel Lamb Hummus Plate and Lentil Soup, Lamb Shank Lunch Special, Lentil Stew, Greek Salad with Shawarma Beef, Beef Shawarma Plate, Dolmas Grapes Leaves, Greek Salad

Alfredo Tadeo

I never do reviews and I just had to do one. Honestly the lamb was some of the best meat I’ve had in my life.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Firas El-Baba

Amazing food, great service, wonder family owned business! If you want authentic tasting arabic food, this is hands down the best place in town!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erika Jones

So glad we gave it a try! The food was so delicious. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate, the lamb hummus plate, and the Tabbouleh salad. The food was out quickly and the man and woman were so lovely. We will definitely be going back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yumi K

This is THE BEST middle eastern food around. I've eaten at multiple middle eastern restaurants around, portland included, and none of them compare to Al Aqsa. The place may not be all modern looking, but the food is ridiculously good. Their rice is unbeatable, and their dolmas is just so goooood.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Murat Bakir

Ordered the sandwich and I was completely blown away, It’s that good! Food came very fast and service was incredible. Would come again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Nechanicky

The Kabsa rice with lamb is phenomenal!!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kabsa Rice Plate

julia k

very friendly people, very cozy atmosphere and very yummy food for good price
i got the lamb okra and baba ghannouj

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley McCarthy

Chill vibe, excellent food, great prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kelli Ng

Delicious and affordable food. The lamb gyro was very good and the hummus plate was generous.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Lamb Gyro

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