This is one of the best spots to get middle eastern food. I like getting their entrees which comes…read morewith rice and salad. All the meat options are good but my favorite is the beef kabob or the chicken kabob. The lamb tikka can sometimes be dry but the smoky flavor is very nice. I also really like their falafel, it's not as dense as falafels you find in Americanized spots. You can really taste the herbs and paired with their tahina dipping sauce, it's amazing. Of course I have to mention their portion sizes. For the price you're paying and the amount of food/quality of food you're getting, it's such a good deal and hard to beat. It has been one of my favorite and reliable spots to eat in San Diego. The servers are all very friendly. Sometimes they expect you to know what you want right away but I think that's because they get a lot of regular customers who do know what they already want. The ambiance is very casual and it's definitely a spot for families to gather for a comforting meal. Just a note, they won't serve you tap water so if you're not willing to pay for bottled water, I suggest bringing your own water bottle. Not really a downside for me but just a heads up for others. Don't let deter you from trying this amazing place out though!!!

I ordered a shawarma sandwich, but instead I received a shawarma plate cut into pieces (Arabic…read morestyle). When I politely explained to the cashier that I had ordered a sandwich, not the cut-up version, her response was extremely rude and unprofessional. She said, "Okay, just eat it. It's going down your throat anyway. Same sandwich, same taste." I have never seen this cashier before, so I assume she may be new. I don't know her name, but her attitude toward customers was completely unacceptable. The owner later spoke with me and apologized, which I genuinely appreciate. My complaint is not about the owner or the food, but about the cashier's disrespectful attitude. My advice to management: When hiring new cashiers or employees, please make sure they understand basic customer service and how to speak respectfully to customers. If someone is in a bad mood and cannot treat customers properly, they should not bring that attitude to work.

I eat lunch in my car most work days so my options are limited. I saw the sign for hot food in the…read morewindow and decided to stop in. This is one of the best car lunches I have had in 3 years. I got the beef shawarma and a side of dolma and it is some of the best I have ever had. It was a lot of food for a good price! I will definitely be back when I am on this side of town again. Absolutely recommend.

Food is delicious and affordable…read more Taste very authentic "Mom and pop" kind of place They're might be a language barrier/difference of culture. The customer service felt cold or guarded. I'm not sure. Overall delicious food and I continue to keep coming back.

Haven't been here in years, decided to take a trip to El Cajon to have lunch at this mom and pop…read moremiddle eastern restaurant with my mom and pop. They definitely invest their time on the taste of their food and serving large portion sizes instead of fancy tables and decor. It's not upscale fine dining... the interioir looks the exact same for past decade. Although a little dated the place is very clean and fits large or small groups. Not a date night spot -- more a friends and family stuff your face kind of place. They have a dedicated parking lot with plenty of spots. We ordered a ton of food to share. Half roasted chicken with side of fatoush salad, beef kabob plate with side of rice, lamb tikka with side of fries, a large plate of hummus, and an order of falafel (Best Falafel in SoCal). EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! I personally didn't like the lamb tikka but everyone else destroyed that plate. We ordered a pot of black tea (mint flavored) and they brought our large pieces of steaming hot fresh bread. Service was very friendly and fast. They modified any order to your liking. They also thanked us for coming and meant it when they said it -- Mom and Pop shops are The Best! Highly Recommend if you're looking for good quality middle eastern food with large portions.

Every time we like mediterranean food, Ali Baba is our first choice. food is great, service is good…read moreand the staff is friendly.

Nice place food is so good Nice service you the breakfast…read moreand the Shaorma and fate the falafel

Food was amazing! Got the platter for 3 and still took food to go! $50! Clean establishment and…read moregreat customer service.

Husband, myself and 18m daughter came to this restaurant after church. I've been craving…read moreMediterranean food for a while and my cravings were satisfied!! My daughter LOVED the bread and hummus. I got the beef kebab plate and my husband got the chicken and beef kebab plate. We also provided with a plate of fresh and pickled vegetables and a soup that was delicious!! I saw a handful of people come in and pick up catering orders so you know that's how good it is! There is another Mediterranean restaurant down the street but if you want a mom and pop feel show this restaurant some love. Their food and customer service was exceptional. We will most definitely return :)

If you want to chow on rice and colored water then this is the place for you. Who serves Iraqi…read morestews without any protein? This place.

Nice folks and fresh offerings. Great parking. Easy on the wallet…read more Big menu. Outdoor seating.

I have been here 3 times now and it's been excellent every time. The lamb kabob was some of the…read morebest meat I've ever had. The sides have varied every time I've been here, and I'm totally fine with that, I'm not looking for a corporate chain experience and I appreciate the variance. Will be back again

I've been here twice now and both were really great experiences. Staff were friendly and super…read morehelpful, and the food was so delicious. Lots of seating and it was cool to see there's outdoor seating as well. Ended up with the boiled eggs breakfast plate (everything so good) and finally tried the sucuklu yumurta which was quite filling. It is a bit pricey, but the food was well worth it. Thanks so much!

We came here on Sunday noon time to grab some lunch. Place…read morewas super empty from the inside and outside. We got our furry friend, so we were sitting outside. And what can I tell you, the place was soooo dusty and there was some garbage on the floor and it could fly away to the table every time there is a wind. I have to clean the dusty table by myself as well!!! In the quite restaurant like this and we are the only customer, come on, even attentive service we didn't get at all. Menu also doesn't include price and contains very minimum info. So fast forward we ordered sucuk (turkish sausage) w/ egg and some turkish breakfast assortment (note that they only serve breakfast menu despite the restaurant mention 'Grill') and the menu was SO pricey. Each of the simple menu, it costs roughly $25, where you may get around $5-$10 cheaper. Will I come back! Big NO

I love everything about this supermarket! The staff is always friendly and helpful. My man doing…read moresecurity treats every person coming through that door with dignity and respect and does it with a smile...and DEEEEP bellowing voice. The store is always clean and stocked and great prices. They're redoing the hot food seating area and I'm stoked to see it. All of the prepared food I've had here has been delicious.

This place is the place to be ! Decent prices , many, many options . I gain 10bs just looking at…read moreall the choices .. and it's soo worth it ! Great service. Clean and festive ambiance !

Hmm, I really don't know about this place. All I know is that the great article/story/review in…read moreFacebook that brought me and my friend here does not match up with this place at all. Funny because while I was there, 2 other people came in because of the Facebook post. First thing, there is not a fresh fish tank where you can scoop out your fish and have it grilled in front of you. Instead there is a refrigerator case where you can select a fish. The price is a moving target, that is the price per pound does not match what it says on the menu, and as I watched him quote prices for myself and two other parties I realized that he was not really giving us each the same deal. He also said he couldn't speak English so it made it difficult to understand each other. One of the customers who also came for the first time offered to translate for us. The prices seemed to be at least twice as much as what the post indicated, and it seemed that there might also be further charges beyond the grilling of the fish. After you select the fish, he takes it to the kitchen in back and will prepare it and serve it with rice and maybe some vegetables. It might have been good, but the restaurant was very hot and there were a lot of flies around. In the end we opted to try another place this time. Something a bit more straightforward and up front across the street. I just think it's hard to do business when you can't communicate exactly what you'll charging and what the customer is getting. Also the story and pictures in FB was completely unrelated to what was going on in this restaurant. And the guy was not very friendly and seemed impatient. I see some nice reviews here, so maybe I'll be back one day when it's not so hot and give it a try again.

Food was excellent cooked the perfect way, presentation is also good. The restaurant is specialised…read morein masgoof the iraqi way of doing fish. Service was excellent they been in business over 15 years. The ambiance needs improvement but i look for food quality not the look of restaurant. Go give it a try

I like this store. It has had major upgrades recently. The staff are friendly and greet you with a…read moresmile. I love the fresh produce and they often have sales that come straight to your phone. The ambiance is clean, bright, and the produce looks to par with places like Vons and Ralph's. I would definitely recommend coming here and will shop here again.

This is my first time shopping meat there, but they make me so disappointed! I bought chicken wings…read moreby pairs. The Staff member only picked the Chicken drumettes for me . Only two mid-joint wings are I picked! Are those mid-joint wing actors? The bag is so dark red that I can't see them really well when I was there .Otherwise I won't take them back home