Really fresh and excellent Middle Eastern food, but hard to find parking. The food is worth the inconvenience, however.

The food was good. Our favorite was the kofta kabob and garlic dip. The restaurant side is small with 4 tables, but hey it's open late! The tabouleh salad had undercooked cracked wheat, but it was still tasty. If you want to sit down for late night food I would recommend this place! read more

Casablanca Cafe - Meat combo, tabouleh salad, hummus, half eaten.. - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came in for a late night dinner as this place is open until 1am. The food was made fresh to order and it was delicious. Service was very friendly, but the ambiance was lacking. It's definitely a bit run down, but the food wins so I'm giving them 4 stars. read more

Casablanca Cafe - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Staff was really friendly but the food unfortunately was not up to my liking. It was nice because it wasn't busy, but i also had a fly go in my food and a few that were flying around me. I don't think the price for what i paid was worth it either especially since they did not serve me everything that was listed in the description. read more

My husband and I love Mediterranean food and we have tried quite a few restaurants. Chez Ali left a lot to be desired. Both of us ordered the vegetarian combo. Hummus and baba ganoush were okay. The salads weren't impressive. The Arabic coffee was good, it didn't have any spices though. No water was served. Am unsure if they forgot or they don't serve it. On a Saturday afternoon we were the only people in there, so the food came out pretty quick. read more

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Read mostly good reviews about Chez Ali and decided to give it a try for lunch on Sunday. At almost 1pm, the place was completely empty. The gentleman who served me was probably the owner and he was very friendly. I ordered the Moroccan Lamb Shank but nothing really Moroccan at all about it, no preserved lemon or dried plum or dried prune, nothing that would say Moroccan. The small bowl of au jus was 90% fat. I only tasted it and decided it was not flavorful enough to pour on the rice. The gentleman told me they usually served the lamb shank with carrots and potatoes which would have been nice but that day on the plate was frozen peas and canned beans. read more

Casablanca Cafe - Moroccan Lamb Shank, nothing Moroccan about it. - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Excellent shwarmas, mushrooms, and especially the baklava. The owner and staff were very accomodating and friendly. We will be going back.

The letters on the door say closed on Sunday, but there are two lit signs that will say Open! Great chicken shawarma, best falafels, and surprisingly enough for me - the gyro meat was amazing. I am not a fan of lamb, but this I will have any day! I think the location just changed names. I recommended going here for a great Mediterranean meal. read more

Casablanca Cafe - Gyro plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I've never had an Uber eats order where I told my boyfriend to throw it all away. Worst most disgusting food delivery mistake. The chicken shawarma pita didn't have the toppings it claimed and was so grisly we couldn't bite into it, pita was dry and gross, falafel rubbery, the hummus, tzakiki, and baba watery and flavorless, the entire bag had our orders of pickles spilled and missing turnips and the veggie combo all scrambled in a container. I'm afraid of us getting sick. read more

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I live in the building across the street from this restaurant so i decided to try it. I am glad I did. The owner suggested the today special :the chicken kabab that came with rice and pita, hummus and salad with garlicky dressing. Fresh and quality food. The owner provide excellent dining experience. The Moroccan hot mint tea is out of this world. If you're craving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine chez ali Is the place to go to. read more

Casablanca Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

*sigh* .... Still on the hunt for decent Greek food in the area :( Just got back from a long vacation so we didn't want to cook. Stumbled upon this place on Uber Eats so decided to order delivery. My husband and I both got the Gyro plate and shared an order of hummus. -Gyro Plate - meat was really thick and dry. I am used to good Gyro meat freshly shaved thin and juicy. A lot of restaurants have meat like this around here so maybe I am spoiled being from CA. The rice was also really bland. I LOVE rice and hardly ate any of this. The only way I found a good way to eat this dish was to put hummus all over and eat it with pita. -Hummus - This was the only good part. The flavor of the hummus was really good, I ate it on everything. The pita bread could have been more fresh. It seemed like it was right out of a bag that I could buy at the grocery store. Well, I will continue on my hunt for good Greek food in the DTC area. If anyone has any recommendations please let me know! read more

Casablanca Cafe - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Ordered delivery through Eat24/7. Took less than 20 minutes. The food was plentiful and hot. Delivery person was pleasant and nice. My experience was perfect. They have earned me as a customer. Give it a try. You'll be glad you did. read more

Casablanca Cafe - Gyro plate to go - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I really want to like Chez Ali but I just can't. The food is good, but the experience of getting it is terrible. I tried to call for takeout, but apparently their phone doesn't work (and hasn't for nearly a week now). The atmosphere is bad, bright lights and a sterile feel. And it's cold inside (on this winter evening) with flickering lights and "Night Court" playing on a TV. So I place my order and ask how long: "15 minutes" is the response. So I go back out to my car to wait where it's warm. I give it 20 and come back inside thinking it really should t take long since there are only 2 people patronizing the restaurant (both wearing their coats by the way). I'm writing this review as I still wait in the restaurant, 50 minutes after I placed my order. Seriously. Bottom line: the food is enjoyable if you get takeout, but they've even managed to screw that up. I have no idea how they stay in business. I know I certainly won't be coming back. read more

My boyfriend and I jumped on a great Groupon deal for a three course meal at Chez Ali. Definitely craving Mediterranean, we decided to finally cash in our voucher tonight! Chez Ali definitely has that hole in the wall feel, but that just screams authenticity! We were greeted immediately and dove into the menus. They have so many great options!! It was hard to choose. We went with the grape leaves as our appetizer. They were tangy and then immediately warm and savory. The combo takes you on a flavor journey, a great one. I ordered the chicken shawarma & my boyfriend got lamb shanks. Both came with hummus and a side of rice - both were delicious!! Our entrees were wonderfully seasoned and they were large portions (leftovers! :)) which is great. We had the baklava for dessert and it was just the right amount of sweet! Overall our service was great, we were treated so well and the food was delicious. We can't wait to go back! read more

Ordered the Moroccan lamb shanks tonight and they were delicious. Fall off the bone and amazing flavor development! Thank you!

This place is great!! Looks like you regular mom and pop food service building. But the service and the food really seals the deal! The lamb shank was so delicious and the falafels were amazing!! read more

I got a $25 deal from Groupon for an appetizer, 2 entrees and 1 dessert. I gotta say, this place was amazing!!! The quality and the quantity were both superb! I got the eggplant dip and it was citrusy, flavorful and amazing! I got the lamb shank and my boyfriend got the beef and lamb shawarma. They were awesome and both definitely worth a try!!! They just put the baklava in the oven when we got there so we didn't get dessert so the server just gave us both some mango juice. Only reason I gave it 4 stars was because when he was giving us the food, his hands were full of hummus etc. It was kinda a turn off but we were both hungry. Well, we're both glad that that didn't deter us from trying the restaurant! Def must try!! read more

The owner is very friendly and well mannered. Right away he made us feel comfortable. But the Food wasn't good. I've had way better Mediterranean food. We went there after reading all the reviews and was bit disappointed with the food. The quantity was plentiful but the taste wasn't good. The 2 star rating is only for the service and behavior not for the food. There is a saying when you are very hungry you'll like any kind of food and We went there very hungry and still couldn't like the food! If I rate for the food I'll rate 1 star. read more

So I understand the mixed reviews and the hangry people posting 'em. But I think the wait is worth the taste. Very authentic Mediterranean cuisine- hands down- try the garlic dip. Every time my bf and I go, we order the veggie combo. Very colorful and delicious. The service is not great- and I recommend not going if you're starving. But, if you can hold off- Hassan or anyone cooking up the authentic cuisine are very polite and make up for the time you spent waiting with a plate full of Delish. They currently have a groupon- so check that out to explore the menu. Cheers, Josh + Pauly read more

Really enjoyed the lambshank last night . the hummus was perfectly made and the mango smoothie was simply tasty. The owner himself is a very nice man, he came out and talked to us and made our experience more enjoyable. They've earned me as a customer. I will return for sure because the food is service at Chez Ali is outstanding. read more

Just hooked it up with Chez Ali. I'm an Arab food snob being from Detroit and of Middle Eastern descent. Chez Ali needs to work on providing flavor for their Sharwarma sandwich. I couldn't taste much but the lettuce. It should pierce your soul with the taste Garlic and delicious spices. Bland was Ali. It would help if they dropped some Toom(whipped garlic sauce) on the people. The lamb combo was decent and the hummus probably the best of the bunch. I'd like to try some other dishes though. So weak be the offerings in this town. Denver is so ripe though for some hungry real deal Middle Eastern owners. I say we let all the Syrians and get them started. Anyone who wants to partner, hit me up. In the meanwhile, Come on Chez Ali, let's get it! read more

We found a good place with good people on a day when we needed it. On the way home from saying goodbye to a friend, we realized wet hadn't eaten since the lunch the previous day. We passed chain place after chain place, and we're about to just jog over to the highway and go home when we saw the white and red sign inviting us to Chez Ali. The man who took care of us was confident and nice without being overbearing, and hit the perfect pace - quick and available but never rushed. And the food was magnificent. The chicken was done just right, beautifully spiced, and served with a hummus that made us decide to order more to take home. It isn't a swanky night out by any stretch. It is, however, really good food, priced right, and served with just the right level of eagerness and attention. I will go miles out of my way to eat here again. read more

I've eaten a lot of Mediterranean food my entire life, from restaurants to food trucks to friend's parents home cooked meals. It's one of my favorite cuisines. This place is by far the best I've ever had, ever. The grape leaves were the best The baba ganoush was the best The gyro was the best (the lamb is fantastic!) The baklava and kanafa were the best I just wish this place was closer to my home! Chez Ali is a new favorite! read more

This is their second location, and my first time at one of their restaurants. The food is crazy good. We started with the marinated mushrooms. The mushrooms were so flavorful and tender, possible full of fatty goodness, this could be someone's meal if they wanted with a salad. All entrees come with a small side of hummus and side salad. The salad was fresh and the hummus was extra creamy. I ordered the lamb and beef shwarma, and he ordered the meat combo. The lamb and beef was so flavorful and tender, cooked with onions and spices. The main combo was a lot different kinds of meat, the lamb sausage was the best I've tasted at a Mediterranean restaurant. I had to hold back and save some food for lunch the next day. We shared a baklava at the end, it was alright, didn't blow me away. This restaurant isn't in my neighborhood, but if you find yourself on Colorado Blvd, this place is outstanding. The staff was super friendly too. read more

Wow what a surprise. My husband is Lebanese and we both lived in the Middle East for years and this is very authentic food. The falafel is some of the best we've ever had and definitely the best in the states. My husband loved the lamb shank. I had the meat combo and the chicken and meat kafta was great. Make sure to ask for a side of toom (garlic sauce) for it. We finished off with some delicious house made baklava. We will definitely be back. We are extremely picky when it comes to Middle Eastern food and this definitely exceeded our expectations! read more

So glad we found this place. We purchased a Groupon for a three course meal for two....it was so worth it. The staff and the owner (Massoud) were so friendly and inviting that that is reason enough to go try them out...can't say this about many establishments. We all had the Chicken Chicken Kabab which was two skewers of cubes of boneless chicken, marinated in special sauce and char broiled served alongside with rice, pita and hummus (and a small dinner salad). Very large portions so you will definitely have lunch for the next day. I highly recommend the hummus appetizer as it was one of the best I ever had (super smooth and just the right about of garlic). Dinner was topped off with their homemade delicious, not too sweet baklava. Oh I so can't wait to go back! Please visit this establishment :) read more

It says they're open until nine. They took my order online, charged me and then I find out from grub hub that they aren't actually open.

I've eaten here before and loved it. Today I ordered pick up and first: their prices are cheaper on their website. He tried to charge more, but ended up charging me the online prices. I was starving by the time I was home, and the first bite, right before it it my mouth, had a large hair on the falafel. So disappointing when you're so hungry. I'd like to ask for my money back, but I'm not taking the time to go back and have to confront the man. Unfortunate experience for my lunch to go straight into the trash. read more

Very good Mediterranean food. Shawarma was delicious. Falafel was cooked perfectly. Very good spices in the sauces. They were very careful to explain the menu choices to my wife, who is vegan. Currently there are a couple of deals on Groupon-like sites if you want to save a few bucks and give it a try. The only real negative is that the decor is not great. They do takeout and deliver, and for a lunch place it would be fine, but for a nice dinner it is not nice enough. read more

This place is great. The owner takes so much pride in his food and service that you can't really go wrong. We literally didn't have to ask for a single thing while we were there - he read our minds (without hovering over us). The food was great, too. My boyfriend got the lamb shank and it literally fell off the bone on his plate. Dope. I got the vegetarian entree and the portions and flavors were perfect. You'd be wrong to not try the baklava, too. The man knows his baklava. read more

Great place for Lebanese and middle eastern food, the kabobs were on point and I met a very nice man named Hassan there. Definitely will go back again. read more

Wow!!! Super good food & great service. The place was empty at 1:45pm which is unfortunate for any one that likes Mediterranean food! Great pricing for a lot of food. Very impressive... If you're into the food and in the area I would strongly recommend Chez Ali read more

I've been for lunch and dinner and have had an amazing experience both times! Service, quality of food and prices will keep me going back and I am the pickiest of diners! My new favorite! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience when I ordered Chez Ali for the first time through Uber eats. First off, 90% of the time that I order Uber eats, at least 1 item is incorrect, forgotten, etc. This order was 100% correct and delivered in a timely fashion. For less than $35, we had the chicken shwarma platter, the gyro platter, grape leaves, falafel, extra pita, and several tasty sauces. The dishes were flavorful.. perhaps the falafel were the least flavorful and could improve... but I love that they were not super greesy / overly fried. We will order from them again & likely to dine here as well. read more

Fresh, delicious food and great customer service! The place is adorable and the decorations make it feel like an experience. Definitely try the grape leaves, mint tea, and they're baklava was some of the best I've ever tried (not overly sweet). read more

Good was awesome! We came here with the groupon and would definitely come back. We had the babaganoush and pita appetizer, which was tasty. My fiancé had the king combo and he said it was great. It's a lot of food. Only downside is that the pita, hummus and salad came out way before the entree (only reason for docked star). I had the chicken shawarma wrap with French fries. It was delicious. We finished with baklava, which was very sweet, but overall, hit the spot. read more

This place is dirty dirty dirry. Even the menus are dirty. Then it's so hot inside. They don't turn on A/C. We had to ask for water. This lady went outside sitting where you could see her. She honked her nose with no tissue. Bad experience. I asked 3 times to have my water refilled. Kept forgetting. The Groupon thing is a joke. The only dessert they had was old baklava from a store. Them the bill comes.. I paid the difference with cash waiting for my change. Then the owner comes over and I let him know I'm waiting for my change. The sneaky waitress said she didn't have the money. Needless to say. A $50 dinner ended up costing almost $100. The worst experience ever. Save your $$ it's a horrible experience. Very unprofessional. read more

We went here via Groupon and it was amazing! I would come back here even without the Groupon! The garlic dip and hummus was the bomb!!! We also tried to mint tea! And the kabobs are DELICIOUS! Service was also great. Still can't get over the garlic dip, that was the best. You must try! If I was back in town I would try something else on their menu. read more

Really enjoyed the Chicken Shawarma entree which included small salad, humus, pita, yummy rice and good portion of well-spiced meat. My friend took the Lamb Shank recommendation from the server and ate every bite! I loved sharing the stewed veggies on her plate. Good deal for good food! Decor could be improved, but I will return regardless of atmosphere to try the lentil soup and another new dish with a special request for those veggies again. read more

One thing that was nice about it is that it was empty so that we didn't have to wait for service at all we tried to King Combos and Falafel plate none of us like the Falafel at all it was like bricks the hummus and the baba ganoush was good salads nothing exciting just some lettuce and tomato kabobs were ok but I think the meat was just a little too dried out The Baklava was bad .a big part of the combo plates were was some plain rice. The guy who was there was very nice and pleasant overall the food was not good enough to want to return this was not as good as most other Mediterranean restaurants the only reason we went was the Groupon. read more