I came to Tahini on a weeknight with a friend. She'd been before and had great food and a great experience so I knew it was going to be good. It wasn't crowded inside. We were able to order via the kiosk but a staff member was also available to take orders as well. I got the Esquire Pita because Guy Fieri recommended it so it was obviously a must try. This pita was huge and jam-packed with food. It was absolutely delicious. The staff were super friendly and checked on us throughout our meal. There's a cute patio with string lights so you can enjoy your meal outdoors if you'd like. I can't wait to go back! read more

I'm on the hunt for more halal friendly places and this was the first one that popped up. My fiancé frequently goes here for take out because it's close by work and every single time it does not disappoint. The people here are very friendly and the food is always fresh and yummy. read more

Great food, super fast service and delicious Mediterranean fast food this is what mc Donald's should be like Try it you'll like it read more

That new chicken sandwich is something else. Chick fil a, Popeyes, Dave's, and Red Chiks got some real competition. Also I love the aesthetic of the new location. My go to spot in mission/fashion valley. read more

Manager Dalya was so sweet and even helped me practice some Arabic, her service definitely made me want to come back again. Also the food was definitely yummy -Guy read more

Tahini - OG Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was amazing. The cinnamon pita chips & yogurt dip was phenomenal. Customer service was great and Raz was so welcoming. Will definitely come back and I highly recommend it to everyone! read more

Tahini - With the GOAT, Raz! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Located on the UC San Diego campus, Tahini is a casual place to grab a bite. They had items such as Pitas and bowls. I decided to get one of the set menu items instead of a build your own meals. Pros: -good food -they accept triton cash -you can place an order with their staff or place your order on one of their self serve digital stations Cons: -no seating indoors -inside is very narrow, so it can be difficult to get your beverage when a bunch of people are waiting for their order read more

Tahini - Halloumi Cheese Stix - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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Counter service with plenty of seating. Freshly baked pita but I like the fried pita best. Good hummus but the chicken shawarma pita sandwich (featured on Food Network) was good but I had better in Israel which is a high standard to beat. Since I love French fries adding it into to the pita sandwich was an added bonus. read more

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food is suuuuuper yummy, kim was SUPER NICE , really good customer service. I definitely recommend if you are on ucsd campus

The Esquire Pita, with beef shawarma instead (depends on preference) enough said.... Don't forget to ask for that Shata sauce if you like yours spicy ‍ Great service, awesome crew and love seeing Horiah every time! read more

Great spot for quick Mediterranean food at UCSD. The service is fast and the food is delicious. I recommend building your own meal as there are plenty of options. My only gripe is that the restaurant itself is tiny but you can wait outside and they'll call your order on the speaker! read more

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This location is on the UCSD campus. We were looking for a spot on our way from San Diego airport to Legoland and ended up here not realizing it's on campus. Being on campus means that there's a 5min walk from parking to this location. It's a small location with outdoor tables, but no indoor seating. Both the beef and chicken shawarma were delicious. The fries were also really good. Crunchy on the outside and very light, airy inside. Both bowls and sandwiches were delicious. Cucumber salad was very fresh and a nice accompaniment to the sandwich. read more

Ok so I went in and ordered the pita meal for ~$14. The pita took forever to make and it was really small, dry and lacking in meat. It took me a minute to eat. I went in a second time to give it another shot but the kiosks were closed and I stood at the register for 5 minutes waiting for someone but no one came so I left. I hope that future customers are respected more. Summary: Taste = taste of food Value = price, expertise, other non-food logistics Novelty = memorability among competitors Taste 2/5, Value 1/5, Novelty 1/5. Final score 1/5 read more

I went to tahini with one of my friends and we were blown away with how unique yet tasteful the menu items were. The pita chips were one of my favorite dishes and second would be the delicious ESQUIRE. Can't wait to come back!! What we ordered: FALAFEL THE ESQUIRE PITA CHIPS HALLOUMI CHEESE STIX TAHINI FRIES SALAD BOWL WITH CHICKEN SHAWARMA read more

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Felt sick after eating there. The food was so disgusting that i could see its coming. Service is nothing good either. Overall not good place and not recommended read more

Absolutely love this place! Their food and the steak shawarma is THE BEST. Def recommend it.

Super friendly owners and great food:) also very quick so it's super easy between classes! read more

Tahini - Falafel bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is tasty and fresh! The portions are generous and the service is friendly and quick. The seating is outside which creates a nice atmosphere with the view and breeze. Highly recommend! read more

Shoutout to the BOMBOCLAAT BHOLAT. Always stuffs my tahini fries with extra sauce. Service is amazing thanks to bombobholat since he's a D1 chef. Ambiance is also amazing because we get to see bomboobholat in action. overall nice place read more

Hot fresh baked pitas, amazing tahini sauces, fresh chopped vegetables, and tasty toasted almonds on top. The food is just as tasty as the original location. It's great to have this new Tahini location open on the UCSD campus. Inside the entry door there is a high-tech Dyson wash and dry integrated sink to allow for quick hand washing before you eat. There also is a multi-level parking structure below the building. The location is perhaps better described as the middle of the north/south section of Muir College Drive walkway on the east side of the building structure. You could say Tahini is low-key hiding between Copa Vida and Showa Ramen, which have more prominent signs on the building corners. read more

Tahini - Tahini is low-key hiding in this courtyard - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

They were so slow, though it would be 10min to get a bowl ended up taking 30 minutes and they weren't even busy. Made me late to class

10/10 the best authentic food . My kids love the rice bowls & French fries on the side. I love the rice bowls my self. It's definitely a fulling and worth my money. Customer service is always 10/10 & I would always highly recommend everyone trying it out. Also family friendly experience. read more

Delicious middle eastern food with generous portions. My go to is the hummus bowl with half chicken and half beef. I highly recommend it

Everything is fresh and tasty, but the Steak Shawarma Pita is especially good. Workers are kind and service is relatively quick. If you go to UCSD, you need to try Tahini at least once. read more

Food is excellent, it's the small portion size which keeps it from getting five stars.

I work on campus at UCSD and walked by Tahini in early January 2023 before classes started. The fresh pita bread caught my eye. Wow. Everything they have is amazing. I usually get the falafel bowl with a side of fries. I also love all of the sauces. I usually order ahead online and pick up during my lunch break. It's also full Halal for anyone looking for this option while eating on campus. When I need to buy lunch, this is one of my favorite places on campus to eat at. Everything is made fresh and all the people working have been super friendly and helpful. There are kiosks as you walk in where you can order in addition to two registers. Nowhere to eat inside but plenty of places in the area to eat. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! My favorite middle eastern place is now open on campus! And its just the same as when you have it at their other location And such a cute spot too! Make sure to check out the amazing artwork piece that they have read more

Tahini - Check out the artwork! - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

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A very unique flavor. It's either you love it or hate it. We ordered the rice bowl with beef gyro and fries. read more

Tahini - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

I like the vibe of the place. It's very vibrant and the sink in the front to wash hands, very clean. The food is meh, comparable to Cava but Cava is yummier and I think cheaper. The flow of the space is not the best when waiting for food, it's awkward to know where to stand. read more

10!10!10!10! Nothing but amazing quality food and incredible customer service. I really feel like I was being taken care of while ordering. Since it was my first time I wasn't so sure what to get but a young man working at the front counter named Assad recommended the Esquire pita which absolutely blew my mind! Also got the opportunity to meet the owners Osama and Moody, who are incredibly genuine people. Will definitely be coming back every time I get the chance! read more

Wow the food was fiya I would definitely come again I got my food quickly and it was yum read more

I love this place. It's so so good. The best place on campus. Great service and great people.

Great choice of food on campus! They serve great Mediterranean/middle eastern pita sandwiches and bowls. Service is fast and part of the 6th college area with nice seating area outside. Most restaurants seem as if they have too much sodium and grease but tahini seems to have quality ingredients that not only taste better but also better on the stomach. Not super fast for between classes and a little pricy for the college student but good overall restaurant. read more

Delicious fries! I crave them daily. Nice and hot. I order them a la carte and it is only $3.50. read more

Tahini - Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - San Diego, California

Fast service, good food. Only downside is that it's expensive like everywhere else around there.

Came for dinner and the food was terrible! Cold, bland. Not worth the price. I would definitely not recommend this place! Would rather go to Pita 22 or Panini Kabob Grille in Del Mar. read more

as a student at ucsd, this place has provided amazing & filling meals at an affordable price (especially in comparison to the food at UCSD). highly recommend and can't wait to go back! parking might be tricky if you're not already at the campus but that is the university's fault. read more

Their customer service is superb, I was given two free falafels with extra tahini sauce on the side with my order. Also love the restaurant's decor and pretty lights! Can't forget the amazing food too :) read more

Absolutely phenomenal service! They've gotten some people coming only to hate- IGNORE THOSE REVIEWS! The food here tasted unique and DELICIOUS! The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the blonde lady at the cashier was very friendly and make my experience enjoyable with her customer oriented attitude ! read more

Fresh, healthy and delicious!!! The service is always amazing! Love Tahini and I love that they have a location on campus!