It was a great surprise to find a Moroccan place in San Clemente with all the Mediterranean food you can wish for. We shared a family plate which contained Lots of grilled chicken kebab and Shawarma and lamb all were so delicious ! We enjoyed the home made baclava and the special display and taste of the Moroccan tea with mint and thyme ! Highly recommend ! read more

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Hidden in that Old Town Plaza that a lot of us tend to forget about because it's not on Del Mar. first of all, when you walk in, you can see that the dining area is extremely clean. This always is a good sign that the kitchen is also hopefully similarly clean. The waiter surprised us with a bonus appetizer, and we ordered chicken kebabs and a side tabouli salad that was delicious. Hummus was great and everything was super fresh. read more

Absolutely amazing restaurant super happy I came here. Just ended up coming here on a whim, but I would recommend this restaurant to everybody. These people cook the food with love. Lamb chops were amazing. Chicken was amazing. Hummus was amazing. I could keep going forever. read more

Andalusia kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

Fresh Mediterranean Moroccan food right in this restaurant and can't wait to come back for more! The Mezza Platter was excellent and good for two people or even three. It was substantial and very satisfying for lunch. The Mezza Platter consisted of hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, baba ganouj, dolmen and with a small plate of fresh tahini and generous servings of pita bread. The restaurant is simple and functional. Perhaps Monday lunch was a slow day, there was only one server attending to a few customers and take-out. read more

Andalusia kitchen - Mezza Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

Ate there today with my family and during our meal we encountered hundreds of bugs that came out of the wall out of nowhere. We jumped up so quickly and left the restaurant flicking the bugs off our shoes and clothes. They were flying ants. I am disgusted that this place remains open after reading the one star reviews. Shut this place down!!! read more

UPDATE 8/17/24: For the past several months, this restaurant has had a suspended permit due to RODENT INFESTATION. Yet, it continues to serve customers in blatant violation of orders by the OC Heath Care Agency to close its doors. See https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/orange-county/permit/?permitID=08A8E006-32D4-4B1E-9D43-5771820A8631 The last time I took my family here was on 7/19/24. I just found out it was supposed to be closed since 6/4/24 due to "Observed rodent activity in multiple areas including the kitchen food preparation areas, and food and food equipment storage areas". I am livid that I took my family here and the owner personally served us food while knowing his restaurant is operating under unsanitary conditions. Do not go to this restaurant. It has failed health inspections over and over - clearly the owner is unable to run a restaurant. read more

Such amazing food! You can tell it's made with love...best hummus! Friendly people and clean space Very nice quite place Good for a first date! read more

This was our first time at Andalusia Kitchen and I was blown away by this amazing meal. We started with the free carrot dip and pita bread. I'd never had anything like that it was so good. We dined on Saturday and two of the specials, chicken and olives with rice, and braised beef. We're rice snobs and this rice did not disappoint, and the cous cous was also tasty. The restaurant appears to be a one man show, so if you aren't greeted the minute you walk in please wait. The building itself was the old sheriffs office in Old Town San Clemente. The next time I'm in town I'll definitely dine again. read more

Andalusia kitchen - Lemon chicken with green olives. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

Hassan, you are the best chef hands down. I ordered the lamb kabob combo with rice & salad and it was so juicy and tasty I cleaned the plate with the remaining pita bread. Moroccan tea and Turkish coffee with baklava were also on point. Great conversation, atmosphere and of course the food! read more

We tried out Andalusia tonight and were delighted to find it was as good as the pictures look. We were too busy enjoying every morsel to take pictures. Service was perfect. There was only one person that we saw but he took great care of us. As soon as we sat down, he brought water and menus, a few minutes later he brought out warm pita bread and an amazing carrot dip. Yummy!!! We followed up with Tabouli and grape leaves. The tabouli was so delicious, lemony and fresh !!! Our main course was two different chicken kabobs. Both were excellent. The best part was the salad. So fresh and amazing flavors. We were stuffed but thought we'd try a piece of baklava. It was stuffed full of walnuts, delicious and delicate. We finished it and rolled all the way home read more

My wife and I almost didn't eat at this restaurant. When we got to the restaurant the door was locked (even though the website said it was open) and the door had a number of restaurant labels pasted on it so we weren't sure we were even at the right place. But I was really in the mood for Mediterranean/Lebanese food so I called the telephone number and the gentleman running the restaurant answered and came to the door and opened it for us. Inside, the restaurant is very nice --- a pleasant primarily wood decor with green accents. The menu looked great too but the Moroccan dishes that were on it are only offered on Fridays and Saturdays --- and we were there on a Monday. So we decided to order the Mezza platter which had hummus, falafel, baba ganouj, tabouleh, and kibbeh (with ground meat and onion inside). All the items were superb --- really first-rate Lebanese food. Fresh ingredients that were well prepared and very filling. The mezze platter left my wife and me full. The platter came with a couple of baskets of freshly baked pita bread and a ground red dip. I don't know the name but it was delicious. I'll definitely return but next time on a Friday or Saturday so that I can try their Moroccan dishes. read more

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Wow, what a difference a day makes last night we had some of the worst Mediterranean food ever and today we had some of the best Andalusia is hidden gem in old town San Clemente run by genuine Moroccan, who cooks with passion this is a don't miss for any Mediterranean food lovers. Apparently, they've been here for four years, but they only did takeout and only recently have they added table service. It's a quaint old building that used to be the San Clemente Police Department in jail so there's a lot of history tied to it. read more

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Best Chicken I've ever had! So so tender! I love that he cooks the food in avocado oil so there's no seed oil. It's super healthy. About everything I've ever eaten here has been absolutely delicious. Amazing Mediterranean food with a Moroccan twist. Mark is the best! read more

Best kept secret in San Clemente. The meats are perfectly cooked. The hummus is incredible. The rice is so flavorful. This place is just incredible. read more

Service 5/5. Food 5/5, Prices 5/5. Mark who was our server and seemed to be running the whole place was incredible. We will come back here often. This is a hidden gem of san clemente and I half delay on writing this review because I don't want there to be a line here. It was unbelievable. read more

I have walked by Andalusia Kitchen hoping to try local Mediterranean food as posted on Yelp but alas, their door seemed to be closed.... Until last night. I couldn't help but step in and immediately felt as if I was transported to another time and place this is nostalgic, exudes history, culture, and magic. After meeting and speaking with the owner, Mark, I learned that the restaurant has recently opened for dine in and is truly one of a kind - offering Mediterranean cuisine with Moroccan expertise. Mark took care of us that night with warm and genuine hospitality. In addition, Dee, our server, is a super sweet soul and I enjoyed our conversations throughout the night. Mark served us his house made roasted carrot dip puréed with savory spices accompanied by pita bread - first time I've tried anything like this and it was delicious with a touch of heat! We ordered the Mezza Platter with hummus, falafel, grape leaves, tabouleh, and kibbeh. Everything was delightful, especially the crispy falafel and kibbeh! The Kofta Kabob plate came with our choice of fried and salad - super tasty. The Lamp Chop was great and served with rice pilaf, hummus, and salad. We ended the night with traditional and coconut Baklava - incredibly flaky and divine. The fresh dishes, warm hospitality, authentic Moroccan vibes that Mark and his team provides truly make Andalusia Kitchen a hidden, unique gem in San Clemente. Thank you so much for our first (of many) experience! read more

Had a really terrific time here with family last week - amazing food! I'd recommend one of the kabob plates - big portions and very tasty! read more

Andalusia kitchen - Delicious treat! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Never knew this place was here and just tried it today. They opened for dine in a few months ago and I can't believe I haven't seen it before. Service was very good, the gentlemen (might be the owner) was very nice. Gave us a free carrot hummus and pita starter. Then I had the flaffel which was great, very light and delicious. Then the main plate was good, rice and meat was cooked great. And the gentlemen gave us a free baklava! This place is very good for a quick dine in and a nice take out. read more

Andalusia kitchen - Chicken Shawarma and Lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

I stopped for a quick snack and HOLY MOLLY! It was amazing! Can't wait to go back to San Clemente to try other dishes read more

Andalusia kitchen - Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

If you know Mediterranean cuisine -- this is your new find. Tucked away in the old town center shops Mark creates superlative dishes. From fresh salads to entrees each is flavorful fresh and wins for best you'll find for miles around. His desserts are equally great worth getting a baklava and mint tea Although busy the owner takes pride and overdelivers in care and in providing guidance on his extensive menu of culinary experiences. In short. A smallish place that's the bomb. Not fancy but casually a great vibe. Go now because this will become a place that's mobbed as the word gets out Ps. The once weekly specials only on Friday make coming twice a week the plan!!! . Like a trip to the casbah read more

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For our family celebration for my husband's birthday, he requested Mediterranean food. The are a couple of choices in San Clemente and I decided on somewhere we hadn't tried tried, Andalusia Kitchen. The menu looked good and they had great reviews. I contacted the owner, Mark and told him I had 7 people and what we liked and he suggested the Mezza Platter, a mixed grill, pita and baklava. . I called him 1/2 hour before pick up to let him know I was coming. The food was ready when I got there and he helped load it into our car. My family raved about the food. Mezza platter was beautifully laid out. The falafel was very flavor and always my favorite. The kababs I chose were steak, chicken and shawarma which came on a bed of rice. There was also a salad with shredded cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers with a lemony dressing. The baklava was fresh and delicious. Very tender and moist. They were bite sized pieces which made it so easy to eat. Generous portion and I was able to send food home with my kids. Amazing. I can't wait to try Moroccan dishes. The Lemon Chicken and olives over couscous sounds delicious. Thanks Mark for helping make our family celebration a resounding success. Definitely will be our go to restaurant when craving Mediterranean food. read more

Delicious!! Friendly staff, lovely ambiance. The food truly was beyond typical. Highly recommend.

This place is great. Local small business serving authentic food and super friendly. No seed oils used. It's very casual, great for families too. We get takeout a lot and dine in sometimes. read more

Welp, no pictures because we kept diving into the exciting-looking food and clearing the plates before it would occur to me to point my phone at them. Highlights were the carrot dip, chicken shawarma (some of the best I've ever had, and I've had a lot!), feta cheese rolls, pastilla (chicken-filled meat pie), Turkish coffee, baklava, and the plate of cold salads and sides which came as part of the "six course" meal. If it's your first time, I definitely recommend having at least one person at the table order the six course so that everyone can have a bite or two of the different dishes and get an overview. We'll be back! read more

Tried to come here during open hours multiple times and there is no one there - no staff, nothing. We stood there for 5 minutes wandering around shouting HELLO to a half-darkened restaurant at 1:30 on a Tuesday before going next door for Peruvian which was delightful. Should I ever have the actual chance to eat here, I'll update. They get one star for looking clean at least. read more

This review is only about Delivery orders. In a word, don't! I love the food there. I've successfully ordered delivery twice and unsuccessfully 3 times. The last time, even though my order was canceled after I was notified that the food was on its way, I was still charged for food (the charge is being disputed). I even called the restaurant and they had no explanation why it was canceled because they said it was picked up by the delivery person. I'm not sure the cause of the problem but if I order there in the future, I'll be sure to pick it up myself. read more

Arrived for an early dinner. Chef/owner greeted us. Food was fresh and delicious. Chef recommend garlic sauce with my chicken. Very tasty and not too potent. Falafel were freshly made. The rice and salad on the 2 combo plate packed with flavor. Definitely recommend and will be back! read more

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An absolute hidden gem. I will definitely be a regular here, the owner Mark has so much passion for his food, and it shows in the meal quality. Great to have something unique and new in town, feels like you are transported to a different culture. Big plans ahead, can't wait to see how this spot evolves - but for now, good quality alone will have me coming back for more! No photos, sorry -- was too busy enjoying! read more

Food was amazing!! We are from out of town and came here for our first time. We asked the owner for recommendations and got the lamb chop, and the beef and chicken kabob combo. They were all very delicious, freshly made, and well-portioned. He also let us try their pita + carrot dip (sorry I didn't catch the name). We found out piling a lot of the dip on the pita made it extra delicious. We also got to try the falafel and pickled turnips- highly recommend! I appreciated the very clean restaurant and bathrooms too. We ended our meal with Turkish coffee and baklava and it was the perfect end to a wonderful meal. Thank you to the owner for his gracious hospitality. Will be back again when we visit San Clemente the next time! read more

Loved the warm greetings from the host and the carrot appetizer & lamb stew was very tasty! Since it's 1/2 the distance from LA and my home in San Diego we will be stopping by again for a meal! read more

This place is amazing! Really good chicken I ordered the shawarma it comes with 1 kebab and they DO NOT use seed oils here. Definitely a believer in healthy oils and you can tell it makes a difference with the taste making it cleaner and taste good and feel better after read more

Food tastes so good! great service and nice ambiance! There's some beautiful music Saturday night. Made our dinner so romantic. We'll be back!! read more

Delicious food with wonderful flavors and authentic vibes. Super nice and attentive staff!

Must try! I love Mediterranean food and so glad I tried this place. Food was so fresh and service was excellent. read more

Andalusia kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - San Clemente, California

Wow! Wow! Wow! They have amazing Mediterranean food here! I cannot wait to come back! I'll take pictures next time. We started with a carrot hummus so delicious. Then a tasty salad followed by three kebabs with rice. Ending it with the most amazing baklava. The service was fast and friendly. I can't wait to bring friends here. read more

Great food and atmosphere! The kitchen is very clean and this is a great place to have a great meal!

Enjoy the foods and Mark is wonderful. We had chicken and kofta and falafel everything taste great. read more

Great Mediterranean food with a Moroccan flair. Loved every dish and the wonderful fresh flavors and tastes of the Middle East. Chef Mark has a real gift and was eager to share his story and love for food and culture. Definitely will be back to support his efforts and eat more delicious food. read more

We loved the staff, they where friendly and very helpful with the menu We will be going back again very soon!! read more

Delicious, Fresh authentic Mediterranean food. We are coming back right away. The chef, owner is a delight and makes you want to come back soon. Don't miss out on the mint tea and Baklava at the end. So delicious. read more