Love the food here it is always delicious and flavorful! The sauces are savory, creamy, and…read moreperfectly spiced. We got the Moses plate, fries (which were delicious), and the Al Maryam plate. It's super filling and plenty of food for the price and quality. I usually get the Cleopatra plate but wanted try something new. The hummus is also very authentic and flavorful! Service is always great in the restaurant and staff is super quick. The location is great and central to many other things in SF.

Delicious food, great service. I am wondering why anyone rated less, and I am so glad I gave it a…read moreshot! YUM!

Absolutely Devine! The Baba ganoush was soooo creamy and flavorful! Got the vegetarian plate 2. I…read morenormally don't love falafels but these were so soft and good. Omg the bread was awesome. Highly recommend stop. They were quick. Kind staff. Clean bathrooms.

Yasmine's used to be my go to when I worked downtown. Tasty middle eastern food in a college…read moreenvironment. Everything they do is on point. It gets busy because the food is good.

I recently tried Sahara's Lebanese Grill on Central for takeout and it was fantastic. Everything…read morewas packaged well and still hot when I got home. I ordered the grilled chicken plate with yellow rice, hummus, pita, falafel, and a side salad. The chicken was juicy and paired perfectly with the seasoned rice. The hummus was super smooth and creamy, and the pita was warm and soft. The falafel had a nice crisp outside with a flavorful center. Even the simple salad tasted fresh and balanced out the plate nicely. Overall the portion size was generous and the flavors were spot on. For carryout, the quality held up really well and everything tasted fresh. I'll definitely be back when I'm craving Mediterranean food.

The lamb kebab plate is absolutely outstanding. It's one of the best, if not the best,…read moreMediterranean restaurants I've tried in town. The lamb is cooked to perfection. The meat is tender, soft, and incredibly flavorful with no hint of that usual lamb smell. If you've avoided lamb before, Sahara will definitely change your mind. The portion is generously large. You can easily make two meals out of it. This is a must-try for anyone looking for authentic, high-quality Mediterranean food.

I'd love to give this place a good review, I like their other location. But the host who was kind…read moreof abrupt to begin with seated us, said he'd be back and 15 minutes still hadn't come back.. When we walked out he was sitting at a table chatting. This is one my biggest pet peeves in a restaurant. I I have to wait more than 10 minutes for the waiter, or someone to come by after I've been seated that's it. It's worse when they're clearly not busy but just jawboning with a friend. It was also an almost empty restaurant so this wasn't about being busy. It's called the hospitality industry for a reason. (not I also reviewed this under it's other listing Jerusalem Taste of the Holy Land.? My understanding is that this Al Qud's second location but for some reason they are still also operating under the Holy Land name.

First of all, this is THE BEST Mediterranean food in all of ABQ (and in Phoenix, too)! No, they're…read morenot in Phoenix, but if they were, it would be #1. No doubt. The chicken shawarma is like butter. The hummus and baba ganoush are divine. I can't say enough good things about this place. And consistent!! Always, always the best. The service is excellent - prompt, efficient, friendly, and courteous. I hope this place stays around for a very, very long time!!

One of the best middle eastern restaurants in Albuquerque. Shawarma's falafels and plates are well…read moredone. The taste, smell and feel of the Middle East is Alquds! I've had almost everything from the menu and have never been disappointed. Alquds is my go to since I live in the northeast heights.

The food here is absolutely delicious! Tastes very fresh and perfectly seasoned! The staff is quick…read moreand friendly. Love this place!!

Myself, Mom and my partner were in town for Mother's Day and thought a trip up the mountain would…read morebe nice. We rode the tram up with plans to eat at the restaurant. The wait was about 30 minutes so we grabbed some drinks from the bar and took in the sun outside. It's a spectacular view from the top. It's been so long since I came up here and don't even remember if there was a restaurant before. It was the 60th anniversary of the tram so the entire restaurant was set up for casual dining. Once seated, we were bummed we didn't get a window. BUT, there was a table by the window available. I was told it was for somebody before us. Huh? Where are they? I hate to be that person, but I don't think that was the case. I kept my eye on that table and was going to cause a scene, but my partner told me to let it go. Anyway, the food was delicious. My partner had a side salad and a ceviche dish. She loved it. I had a side of tempura veggies (I loved tempura veggies and the mushroom was chefs kiss), some Santa Fe spring rolls. Mom had a burger and fries. It was a good meal and a nice area to chill. The bar was packed with hikers who were most likely post-hike and filling up on snacks and beer. That would be me if I lived here. It was a nice day overall. The tram ride, the views, the meal, etc.

Unfortunately, the most memorable part of our visit to TEN 3 was an unnecessary and unpleasant…read moreinteraction with the young dining-room captain. We had requested a window table because the view is the restaurant's main attraction. Although the hostess explained that it could not be guaranteed, we were pleased to receive one. However, the seating arrangement did not allow us to sit next to each other. We politely asked whether we could move our chairs slightly, especially since there was plenty of space, but the request was denied. We then asked to move to one of four other available tables. The hostess appeared willing to accommodate us, but the dining-room captain again refused. His tone was condescending and dismissive, and there did not seem to be any reasonable explanation for denying both options. What should have been a simple seating request turned into an uncomfortable and completely out of place power struggle. His attitude made us feel unwelcome and affected the mood of the entire meal. It also affected the gratuity, which I assume is shared among the many servers involved. We still left a little more than 15%, but the tip would have been considerably more generous without that interaction. It was unfortunate that the rest of the service team may have been affected by one person's poor handling of such a simple request. The location itself is truly unique and impressive, nearly 10,000 feet above sea level, with beautiful panoramic views. When we arrived, we ordered drinks at the bar, and they were well pretending . We then went outside to enjoy the viewing areas while waiting for our table. Service during the meal was very slow and disconnected. There appeared to be a different server for the water, salad and main course. Rather than making the experience feel polished and attentive, the system made everything feel slow. Because of the location and pricing, we expected a true fine-dining experience. The pork belly was an excellent start, and both the lettuce salad and filet mignon were very good. My duck breast, however, arrived much rarer than the medium preparation I had requested. It was still bloody and had to be sent back to the kitchen. The mushroom risotto was also extremely bland, with almost no noticeable mushroom flavor or seasoning and let us wondering if they had ran out of mushrooms? None of the food or service issues alone would have ruined the evening. However, the dining-room captain's condescending attitude overshadowed much of the experience. TEN 3 has an unforgettable setting and several very good dishes, but hospitality is an essential part of fine dining. The service should be as impressive as the view.

I love and have always loved Cleopatra's. Always steady, stable food and service that's yummy and…read moreeasy on the tummy. Also the food comes out very quickly and the staff is nice. Great to-go option too! I love the Chicken Cairo plate. The chicken is juicy and fresh and the salad is light and tasty!

This is an odd restaurant. It's super dark inside. Order at the counter. No offer of drink refills…read more I'm glad I looked at Yelp reviews before ordering because I got the cleopatra platter, and it was very yummy. My husband ordered something he thought he would like, but it was nothing like he expected. So he didn't enjoy his at all. I wouldn't eat here again. But mine was good.

Mazaya Cafe is a cute, cozy spot tucked away in the Bricklight district. The interior is warmly lit…read moreand filled with comfortable booths. Stepping into the restaurant, you feel insulated from the noise and sunlight of the street. The food is excellent, easily some of the best Mediterranean food in the area. The menu has a range of options for meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans. My personal favorite was the falafel plate!

Mazaya Cafe has such a charming, cute atmosphere and the food is genuinely delicious. The flavors…read moreare bold, fresh, and exactly what you want from Mediterranean cooking. The only downsides besides the neighborhood were that the plating was a little rough and the dishes didn't all come out together, but the quality of the food still shined. With a little more polish, this place could be a real standout.