Great food. The lamb meat sandwich is amazing. Salad could be improved. Loved the fries. Chicken shawarma is great as well. Nice atmosphere. Calm. Great service. Fast. read more

Alquds - Seating area - Halal Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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3 years since my last review here and man- it's still fabulous. The hummus is amazing. And the falafel. I don't know how they do it. The outside is perfectly crunch and the inside is still nice and warm and soft! Perfectly balanced. They don't skimp on the feta cheese on the salad either! (The one in the picture is their greek salad). read more

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Restaurant review time! After good exercise, we were feeling rather hungry, and decided to go to Alqud's. It's a grocery store, restaurant, and hookah lounge all in one. We shared a family portion of chicken shawarma with hummus. It was traditionally middle eastern, and cooked to perfection along with the hummus and generously portioned bread. #alquds read more

Food was tasty, and service was lacking. Pitas nice and soft, gyros meat tender, hummus tasty. Had to flag down and ask twice for a side plate and tazitzi. The baklava, which I had had before and was delicious, was so stale that it could not be cut with a fork, the only utensil I was given. A mixed bag.. The Rio Rancho location, Jerusalem, was much better all in all. read more

Shatta sauce is divine. Pairs well with baba ganoush. Not quite a fan of their labneh. Pita was great read more

If you have a choice between the chain restaurant next door and Alquds, definitely pick the latter! I stopped in for lunch last week and thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Everything on the menu sounds great, but I went with their delicious classic gyro sandwich combo, which includes fries, a drink, and a really good piece of baklava with pistachios (and almonds, I think). Next time I want to try the chicken shwarma salad or maybe something with lamb. The store has a wide variety of Mediterranean foods. I bought a package of dark roast Arabic coffee with cardamom to try. It tastes delicious, but I think I need to work on my technique. It's nice to have a delicious locally-owned restaurant close to my workplace. I'll be back! read more

Great tasting gyro meat! Garlicky and creamy hummus! Excellent price point if you just get a gyro without a side or drink for $7.99...they don't skimp on the meat and veggie filling. It's my go-to place now for gyros! Buy your spices and seasonings here-they are so affordable. read more

We stopped by for lunch and the food was amazing. It was of the most flavorful tabouleh I've ever had and the falafel was super fresh. I got the vegetarian extravaganza and my favorite part was the pita; I didn't know pita could taste that great and fresh. The waiters were very helpful and it was a great place to eat an affordable lunch. read more

Food is amazing! Best pita bread ever. You will not be disappointed. Service was prompt.

Stay away from their desserts!!! They'll sell you old stale dry pastries, cookies, etc that have been sitting in the case too long!! EXPIRED desserts! The place was empty of customers and I only saw 1 person working who was a young man behind the counter. It didn't look inviting to eat there so I just looked around and bought some desserts to go and wasted my money. Not going back! read more

You wouldn't know a Palestinian ran the place. Was so upset that I had to leave. The food wasn't authentic either. Free Palestine.

The food is authentic. The service is good and attentive. The ambiance is nothing to write home about, but since the service and food is good, I'll be back often. read more

What a great shop for Middle Eastern Staples. I ate a garlic chicken sandwich and it was delicious. I like this little shop and am also grateful they open at 9am and not later on the weekends read more

Amazing place. The aromas of the store when you walk in, awesome. A simple place with flavors that stir up memories of lands visited. Friendly, priced right for the portion sizes. Everything on the menu is great. You cannot go wrong. Is now on my list of regular places. read more

These guys do a fantastic job of delivering delicious, quality food. Dining room is a bit funky and could use a deep cleaning. The friendly service and food more then make up for the filth. read more

Honestly I LOVE THIS PLACE! My first pregnancy craving was authentic tabbouleh and this is the only place in Albuquerque that I have found one that satisfies it. It is literally the best so fresh and flavorful. I could it the entire large tabbouleh dish in one setting if I didn't have a little bit of self control! The vegetarian / vegan platter is also amazing. I don't even have the words, the baba ghanoush is the perfect smokiness, the hummus is super creamy and the falafel are moist. Everything is exploding in flavors. read more

Alquds - Vegetarian Combo Platter - Halal Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Continuing my small supplies runs to small local markets and avoiding the big box places as much as possible brought me to Al Quds about 5 times since the pandemic hit. both for some really amazing to go middle eastern food.. but also to sock up on meats, (frozen gyro meat), cheeses, filo dough, olives, yeast, rice, beans, lentils, candy, pomegranate syrup. amazing frozen artichoke hearts, and much much more. sure it's hard to get everything you would get at a full grocery store, but you can get quite a lot of it there. Super nice owner and workers. Spend your dollars and your time out of the house wisely. read more

My family is Lebanese on my mom's side and I grew up eating authentic Mediterranean food made from recipes brought over from Lebanon. So I might be a little bit of a food snob. That being said I love Alquds for their authentic delicious food. I have been going there for years and have never been disappointed. I ate Vegan/Vegetarian for 2.5 years and their vegetarian platter was my staple during that time. I would either get the Vegetarian Platter, Hummus, falafel, baba ghanoug, tabbouli salad and two homemade fresh pita bread or the Vegetarian Extravaganza Platter, Dolmas, hummus falafel, baba ghanoug, tabbouli salad and served with rice and one homemade fresh pita bread. It just depended on my mood. Either is delicious with all the right flavors and portions and their pita bread is to die for. On the meat side, I love lamb. I grew up eating a lot of lamb and beef. I know that lamb is a different flavor for people who aren't used to it but I think it's well worth it. The Lamb Shwarma, Marinated slices of lamb with hummus, salad, and two homemade fresh pita bread or the Gyro Sandwich, with choice of Tzatziki or Tahini Salad & raw onion, are both super tasty. They are currently open for take-out and their food caries out well. They package it well and it arrives at its destination perfect temperature and delicious. My mouth is watering thinking about the yumminess. read more

First time coming here.. We ordered take out cause I've been craving a gyro. This place did NOT disappoint! We ordered two gyros and the vegetarian extravaganza plate to go. Wow did we (2 of us) have quite a bit of leftovers. One gyro is big enough to share, they pack lots of yummy lamb in it and the sauce is delicious in it. I wish there was more than two dolmas but YUM those were tasty too. The rice and little salad were surprisingly very good also! Everything tasted fresh. Were excited to come back ¨ read more

This is our go-to for Mediterranean food! The falafels are my favorite, and the hummus is so creamy and delicious

These guys have amazing good food. They are very very good. I eat there at least 2 times a week. I like the Lamb Shawarma with rice and Greek Salad. Thank you guys. read more

Gyro combo/meal was meh. The menu mentions homemade pitas but the gyro came in a stale pita pocket with cold meat and a ton of taziki sauce. Fries were undercooked. The baklava had a piece what looked like wire from a strainer in it, which was a shame as it was the best tasting thing. Market was half stuff you can get at any convenience store read more

Delicious so yummy yummy I love the cuisine and food take out everything in the kitchen read more

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We had the tabbouleh, kibbeh, hummus,babaganoush,falafel,Alquds salad and lamb shawarma. EVERYTHING was so good. Authentic freshly made. We can't wait to go back. read more

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I ordered the chicken shawarma salad. It was HUGE and delicious. (I will ask for olives as an addition next time). The server works both the register up front and the restaurant and did a fantastic job managing both. I picked up some grocery items while I was there and I was pleased by the prices. I'll definitely be back. read more

Alquds - Dolmas!!! - Halal Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great restaurant and grocery store. There was an odd smell in the dining area but other than that I had a pleasant experience. Friendly service, great portion size and large dining area. read more

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Not sure why it took me so long to hear about Al-Qud's, but rather than bemoan the significant amount of time I hadn't known about the best Falafel in 'Burque, I'll just make up for lost time by visiting more frequently. The little restaurannt/market on the corner of a strip mall isn't the most elegant of eateries, and that's reflected in very reasonable prices. What this little divey gem lacks in pretension, though, it more than makes up in flavor (double-win in my book). I'm not exaggerating about my statement on the falafel. They pack more savory flavor, (and just a hint of pungent kick) into every little sausage-shaped falafel than any other place we've tried the tasty chick-pea treats. Surprisingly, though, those great balls of wonder are only number 3 on my list of favorites at Al-Qud's. Number 2 is the Lamb Shawarma (we get the platter with Hummus), and number 1 is the Baba Ghanough. The shawarma is brimming with the essential lambiness of good lamb, enhanced rather than masked by the spicing. The eggplants in the Baba Ghanough are roasted in such a way that the smokiness suffuses every last super creamy bite! I can't emphasize enough how amazing this place really is! read more

Alquds - Al Quds falafel. - Halal Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Great food, I had order our food for pick up and that was good service. It's a little hidden gem in ABQ.

Unfortunately, I have to update my review here. Since the pandemic, they've made some changes in their kitchen and it definitely reflects in the quality of the food. The meat skewers are smaller, overcooked and rubbery, and the falafel is burnt and dry. We used to come here really often, but the last few times we're a bit disappointing. I'm sure we'll order from here again when we have a craving, but it's just not like it used to be. read more

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This is easily our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Albuquerque. While the shawarma meat & kabobs are great, the vegetarian extravagana is the best because it includes their amazing falafel & hummus with baba ganoush, taboili, dolmas and rice, which are all also delicious. Even though we make our way around Albuquerque eating at various places, we always make time to stop by Alquds at least once a month, if not more. Be sure to come by Alquds if you are interested in enjoying a nice casual lunch or dinner with great service and delicious Mediterranean food. read more

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When you are having an "off" day or don't feel well...or just cannot bring yourself to cook, you have a default place that nourishes your body and soul... This is MY place! The food is amazing! The service is great and the space is comfortable. I just learned of them 4 years ago--and from the first bite I WAS HOOKED! There are not enough words to express my fondness for their pita! For beginners, I highly recommend the Chicken Twook!!! Their hummus and babaganoush...OUT OF THIS WORLD! We bring all our our-of-town guests here...and they just RAVE about it. They have an ok grocery store...but come for the food...again and again!!! ALWAYS SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES!!! read more

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Food is amazing and filling, ambiance is very relaxing and the service is top notch!!! I frequent this restaurant at least twice a week. I highly recommend this spot!! read more

This place is authentic as it gets. if you see Geraldine's review she obviously is insensitive and has never had real food. Ive been coming for over 7 years one a week and this food has never disappointed. Very family friendly as well. The service is amazing and comes out very fast. love Alquds. read more

Dine in with COVID safe practices, or take out, this place is always great. Friendly staff and constantly great food. My favorite: Chicken Tawook Platter with Hummus and Fattoush salad. The platters come with an option of either rice or hummus and choice of salad. Everything is yummy here. Love to pop in the market while I'm there to pick up some olives, spices, or grape leaves, too. read more

Alquds - Fattoush Salad - Halal Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Best and freshest Gyros in town. The yellow rice was fabu and the pistachio baklava was just right. Not too sweet and not sloppy. I've only done take out here and bought groceries. Always on time for pick up and never had to wait. read more

Stop reading and just go eat here immediately! Seriously! This place is amazing. My husband and I shared the family size beef Shawarma meal and it was delicious and huge, especially for the price! The family meals are $14.99 and enough for 2-3 people. Us big eaters, enough for 2 to be pretty satisfied. The hummus was excellent. If I lived here, I would be a very regular customer. read more

Alquds - Beef Shawarma! Family size. - Halal Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Little hole in the wall restaurant/grocer in a former Wells Fargo. The back room is actually the old bank vault. When you first walk in you enter the grocery store, and the restaurant is on the left. Went on a Sunday night and not busy. Owner's son was attentive and told us to seat ourselves. The food was excellent. The hummus was fantastic. The falafel was amazing. And the homemade pita is great too. The servings may seem small when they are first set in front of you, but it is good, filling food. I couldn't finish it all and had to get my salad to go. Not fancy; some may not care for the ambiance. But, if you like great food, you don't want to miss this place! read more

Alquds - Chicken tawook with hummus and tabouli salad. So yum! - Halal Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The food here is delicious with large portions for a great price. It's a bit unassuming sharing the building with their store as well but everything I have had here is delicious. The store is also nice. Great desserts and Arabic coffee as well. Check them out! read more

The restaurant is a mom and pop type restaurant located in an unassuming Mediterranean grocery store. The inside doesn't have much going on for it as far as looks and ambiance but it isn't disgusting on the inside. They do offer table service or you can order from the cashier of the grocery store. The service and food was amazing. This is some authentic Mediterranean food. The grocery store has a relatively small selection of Mediterranean groceries. The portions look big from the pictures but they are really just standard sized portions. This restaurant can probably fit larger parties of 6-8 but the service might be slow as they don't staff many servers. The salad was fresh and the pita bread was warm. read more

Alquds - Lamb hummus platter - Halal Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Hidden gem, I grew up eating homemade gyro, shwarma, baba ganoush, hummus and, of course, baklava- the staple Middle Eastern/Mediterranean foods- so my standards are pretty high, but this spot is legit probably better than my grandmother's cooking. Absolutely everything here is incredible, especially the shwarma and hummus. Writing this review and thinking of the food is making me hungry. GO HERE. read more

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