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The Kebab Shop

4.4 (364 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
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Chicken kebab plate!
Frankie M.

Kebab shop is one of our all time favorite Mediterranean food spots in San Diego! I come here for lunch at least 2X per month. Service is quick! Staff are friendly! And the food is rich in flavor! As soon as you walk in you are met with the smoky aroma of their tender kebabs and shawarma! Each meal is made-to-order, from vibrant vegan dishes to hearty carnivore favorites, ensuring freshness and flavor in every bite. Also, make sure to sign up for their rewards program. The more points you earn, the more freebies you get!

San Diego wrap with sirloin steak
Daniela A.

I've been to other locations and it's safe to say they maintain the standard across all locations!! Came in on a Sunday for lunch and was so excited to eat but I wanted something healthy. We walked in and only waited about 2 minutes in line. The inside had plenty of seating with really nice wall art and photos everywhere. The woman working there took our order and was very patient as we asked questions. She was very kind when she gave me the code to the bathroom too. We ordered a Grains bowl with mixed meats, both chicken and lamb, saffron rice and added romaine lettuce. We also ordered the San Diego wrap and added grilled sirloin steak to it. The grain bowl was so balanced, I added the dill yogurt sauce and the Jalapeño sauce to my bowl which just brought all the flavors together so perfectly. The saffron rice was cooked perfectly also with great flavors the lettuce was crisp, and the red cabbage slaw, picked onions and tomato and cucumber just gave every bite such a fresh taste! It was a perfect meal! The San Diego wrap was well toasted, the fries inside were fresh and the grilled sirloin steak had a nice smokey taste that gave such an authentic flavor to the entire wrap! Overall, just great place! One of my go too's especially when I want to eat clean or show my friends a new spot! I will definitely be back!

Valerie M.

Food was brought out so quickly. It was deliciously made. The service was amazing. I had a kiddo with disabilities & Carolina was extremely understanding and kind to us. Thank you for the patience & for the service. Truly thankful for people like you

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Fumie W.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. honestly you could share just one kebab between two people! it's huge and long. i recommend trying the yogurt dill it's soo good. they have other sauces too but it gets spicier. i'm always satisfied with my experince here, happy with price, parking is easy. just a happy customer whenever i eat here

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Eid F.

A little pricey for portion size but tasted great. One single piece of Beef Kofta +2 sides came out to ~$20 (w/o a drink or tip). The place was very clean and had plenty of indoor seating (also a few seats outside). Service was fast and friendly. Parking lot is always busy but never had an issue finding a spot. Trolley stop is in the same lot. I took my order to go, glad I grabbed a few sauces from the "sauce bar". They added needed flavor to the dish. The rice and falafel sides wouldn't have been as good with them. Only reason I wouldn't go back is due to portion size vs price.

Katherine K.

While I still love this place, I think this was the worst experience I've had at any of their locations. My guy and I split a Chicken plate with Chickpea Salad and Jalapeno Hummus. The hummus was the only enjoyable part of the meal. while the chicken was dry and the chickpea salad had zero flavor to it. It was very disappointing because the chickpea salad has always been my favorite part and one of the main reasons I enjoy eating at Kebab Shop. I'm going to stick to the other locations from now on.

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Jay B.

Came out of a movie and looking for something not to crazy. Ordered the San Diego wrap and it was delicious. It makes me remember to come here more often. They have a few a few stores across San Diego. It was fairly clean and inside and inviting. The man taking my order was nice and polite. Bought it to go. Oh don't forget a few packs of the white sauce. It's so good. I got 2 but probably should have got 3

Alan S.

Oof big miss here basically wanted to come here because again the kids love this place. It's usually a solid spot. We order catering from the Kebab Shop here on via La Jolla and we also do family dinners here pretty frequently. What happened was when I bit into my chicken kebab wrap I bit into this hard thorn like stick that pretty much stabbed me. Please see the picture and when I brought it up to the staff, they were explaining it as a piece of charcoal, but I said that this was much harder than charcoal felt like plastic, and it was very long and inside my food wrap. I don't know what to do from here. I still have the piece and I am just surprised that they were explaining the item to me has just charcoal and it was fine. If it was just charcoal, it would easily break, but this was as hard as a piece of plastic. They did do a quick apology and said they would remake my wrap. Yelpers please check your food here.

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Jaine D.

It was gross. That's all I can say. Too much of the wrap, which was not good and the chicken inside was also not great. If you're from LA and you're expecting Zankou quality ingredients this ain't it. I couldn't even finish what I order. Maybe, if there was a world where I was just super wasted AND stoned to the bone, it *might* be decent. But 0/10 for food. Place was clean tough and the service was sufficient.

Mary Jane C.

We got the San Diego and it was delicious! I love that we get the option to get our own yogurt and hot sauce! The flavor ws amazing. I got the grilled chicken in mine! So good! So big! The customer service was top notch!

Chicken plate with saffron rice and Greek salad.
Gada F.

The food is good or average and but pricy for the amount of food. The dips and garlic yogurt amplifies the flavors. The Greek salad was amazing with tons of toppings. Highly recommend the salads.

Burned chicken
Vera Z.

We order some takeout, food is burned. Believe me, it's not a simple over-cooked, it's BURNED. Not recommended.

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Good and affordable Mediterranean food. Love the bowls and the wraps. Highly recommended!

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16 days ago

Food is amazing and Cardina was awesome at checkout and made the experience memorably positive, friendly and efficient!

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Great food. Great service. Great location. Will visit again. Extra thanks to Carmen for the accommodation and recommendation.

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Brianna at checkout is amazing. She always is so friendly and makes sure to welcome us inside. Great place to stop for lunch!

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Zoya - Mezze Board

Zoya

4.7(177 reviews)
2.9 miLa Jolla

Amazing pizza, hummus, falafel, and chicken shawarma sandwich!!! Got us in towards the end of the…read morenight and we were very happy with the overall ambiance and delicious food!! We're from out of town and I hope it is still here when we come back to visit!!

Where do I start? This place was superb. I had a party of seven from work. Reservation experience…read morewas great. We called to add a couple extra people, and then those people didn't show; they rolled with the punches. The table was set when we got there. Service throughout was friendly, prompt, over and above. Ambiance was great, in a very important way: There was nice music, but you could hear yourself think! Nobody had to repeat themselves a million times. Perfect sound level for a group our size. But the food was the absolute star of the show. Literally everything was perfect. For shareable appetizers, we got both the trio and the mezze plate. It was basically hummus flights, with pita triangles and multicolored carrots. All the hummus types were delicious. But a special shout-out to the truffle hummus--it was divine. It was very truffle-y, but it was also very light and creamy. Somehow that's not a combo I expected. Next, I'm already a falafel fan, but good *Lord* their falafel was unreal. Some kind of perfect crispiness on the outside and soft flakiness inside that I've never experienced before in falafel. I asked the server what he'd recommend, and he said beef kebab. I got the beef kebab. He was not wrong. The meat itself was sumptuous. And I just moved from Texas, where every other backyard BBQ has someone smoking their brisket for 18 hours. This was the kind of cook where even the marbling melts in your mouth. Even the carrots were good, I don't know what to tell ya. 10/10.

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Micheline's Pita House La Jolla - Pita Sandwich

Micheline's Pita House La Jolla

4.4(913 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Vegetarian friendly
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This review is long overdue! We've been coming here for years. This place is fueled by a love for…read moreauthentic Mediterranean cuisine and a desire to create a warm, welcoming space for everyone. Service is always on point! They're quick to serve and attentive to customers! The quality of ingredients are fresh, authentic, and portions are generous! I ordered the Greek fries with steak! And my wife ordered the Greek fries without protein! These fries are served golden and crispy, topped with savory, aromatic ingredients. The yellow Greek sauce is fire!!! I always ask for extra sauce- it definitely complements the fries with a zesty flavor profile! I can literally put that sauce on everything!!! It's that delish!!! Prices are reasonable! Limited seating areas indoors. However, they do have a few round tables outside to sit and eat. Overall, this place is a great spot to enjoy some lunch or dinner. You won't leave disappointed! And you'll be back sooner than later for more Mediterranean comfort food!

I ordered a hummus bowl with ribeye steak shawarma, classic hummus and added chicken kabobs, and…read moreasked for tahini and garlic aioli on the side. The meats were nicely marinated though a little dry. Good thing I asked for the sauces on the side since the hummus made everything pretty salty and soggy once mixed in. Also wished there were more veggies and rice included. I also assumed pita bread would've been included since the online picture showed it. Decent food but we had issues ordering DoorDash delivery for a work lunch. The DoorDash driver only brought 1 bag of food with more than half of our food missing so a team member had to go in person to figure out the problem. Turns out another driver took our second bag so Micheline's remade the lost orders. They must've been so busy since they should've verified with the first DoorDash driver which orders were whose and some of our orders had missing or different ingredients. I might try them again but would order in person.

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Dirty Birds

Dirty Birds

3.8(63 reviews)
1.0 mi
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Saw them reviewed on Youtube as one of the top wing places in the country, so had to check them…read moreout. Have yet to find a good wing place in the area. so was looking forward to it. And I was happy with the results. The wings are great sized and had really good flavor on all their sauces we had. My fav so far was the dirtyblue. I do however wish they were a lil bit crispier. Was disappointed in the mac and cheese balls though. Good flavor. Just a ball of soft mush though.

So I can't speak for the entire menu, but I have to shout out the Dirty Chicken Fries Tots --…read morethey're absolutely amazing. I love the whole concept: crispy tots, seasoned chicken, ranch, and all the good stuff loaded together. It's messy, flavorful, and exactly what I crave when I want comfort food. I'd give those fries an easy 8.5/10, and honestly, they're the main reason I keep coming back. Now for the rest of the experience: I first visited Dirty Birds back in 2022 and tried their wings. I think they're often listed as a local favorite, but they just weren't it for me. Maybe it was the flavor I chose or just an off day -- not sure. Unless someone else gets them and I try a bite, I probably wouldn't go for them myself. Customer service was just okay. Not rude, just kind of... meh. The workers were young and It didn't feel like anyone was especially engaged or welcoming. On the bright side, the signs around the place are actually pretty funny (especially the water one), and there's plenty of seating, which is a big plus. One thing I didn't love was the shared restroom setup. Even though the door closes, I personally didn't feel super comfortable using it. If you're into sports, this is probably your vibe -- they had games playing and a group fully tuned in when I was there. Prices are fair, and I'd still be open to exploring more of the menu in the future. Bottom line: If you're gonna try anything here, make it the Dirty Chicken Fries Tots -- they're 100% the star of the show.

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