Found another great spot on Yelp. This place is a kind of simple, no frills place that has GREAT food. You can see their high quality meats they display in the cold case kind of like a deli (in fact I wouldn't be surprised if this was formerly a deli). You pick chicken, beef or lamb and how you like it (shawarma / wrap, on a plate) and minutes later you are served some absolute deliciousness. If you like Mediterranean food, you will love this place. I say this as someone from SF who enjoys some of the best you can get anywhere. This place is on point and I am contemplating ordering some for delivery on day 2 of my visit! read more

Ali Baba - Lamb and chicken kebab plate. Perfection. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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Even a cowboy's gotta stray from the coast now and then, and when I did, I ended up at Ali Baba in Chico, where the gyro plate made me feel like I'd stumbled into a Mediterranean chuckwagon dream. That lamb and beef? Thin-sliced, perfectly seasoned, with just enough crispy on the edge to make every bite count. Laid over a bed of fluffy golden rice, it was practically begging for that cool, creamy tzatziki and trust me, they didn't hold back. The hummus was rich and smooth, and the fresh chopped salad balanced out the plate like a well-packed saddlebag. But what really sealed the deal? The stellar service fast, friendly, and full of good vibes. They treat you like a regular even if it's your first time. And at just $13.99, this kind of quality and portion size feels like robbery... the good kind. So if you're wandering inland and your boots need a break, make your way to Ali Baba. Take it from the unofficial Cowboy Duke of Almost Everything on the Mendo Coast this place is the real deal. #CoastalCowboyEats #AliBabaChico #GyroGoals #MendoToChico #FlavorsWorthTheDrive #TzatzikiAndRespect #CowboyDukeApproved #LunchLikeARoyal read more

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I. LOVE. ALI BABA. It literally hits every single time. I get the lamb kabob. The falafel is also delicious, it actually has flavor and doesn't taste like cardboard. Highly recommend. What wasn't my flavor was the grape leaf rolls (I don't remember what they're called), however, give a whirl it may be your flavor. read more

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ALI BABA! Their food is always consistent in taste and they also give big portions. The staff are always welcoming and the place is well-kept. If you are new in Chico, or just want some good comfort food, this is the place to go. read more

Ali Baba - Student plate- Ground Beef Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

My sister is out here for college and we always have to eat at this spot for some delicious Mediterranean food. We are trying to explore the other establishments as well to spread the wealth. However the rice is always delicious always fluffy and has a nice touch of flavor. We always go with the chicken kabob plate. We wished they still had the lamb plate however due to price and not as popular (according to the owner) unfortunately he had to get rid of it. Overall the staff is so friendly and kind every single time. It's a great place to sit down and have a little family time inside. read more

Ali Baba - Chicken Kabab Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

Food: Delicious, the beef and lamb gyro is like a burrito. Meat was juicy and tender. The hummus, garlic, and spicy sauce was great. Service: Friendly and expeditious Ambiance: Cozy, street side dining read more

Ali Baba - Beef and Lamb Gyro Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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Delicious food. Friendly management. If I can't get there in person I get it delivered.

Went in and ordered to go and was very pleased! I ordered the $10 student meal which comes with a choice of protein. The chicken was delicious and I really loved their hummus. The service was great and my food was ready in less than 10 minutes. I will definitely be returning to try more of their menu items. read more

Ali Baba - Inside - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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Visiting UC Chico and ate lunch here. I eat a lot of Mediterranean food and this falafel is some of the best I have EVER had on my vegetarian plate. Hummus was also very good! Will definitely eat here again when I'm in Chico. read more

The meat is fresh, I like that the meat is displayed underneath the transparent case, so you know its fresh. There are other Mediterranean restaurants in the area, but this is by far the best value. I think they have the best hummus by far and I think they have a higher quality of meat than surrounding restaurants. Hummus: Ali Baba has the best hummus within a 100 mile radius. Ambiance: the restaurant really makes me nostalgic of restaurants in the Middle East. Service: the cashier on shift is always willing to be helpful and act with courtesy read more

So good. Got takeout from here yesterday for the first time in probably a few years but it was as good as ever. Love the beef and lamb gyro (or salad), and the baba ghanoush - bomb. The pita bread is excellent. Glad to see this place has been able to stick around for so long! read more

The food was great and service was fast a 10/10 highly recommended for all my Muslim brothers and sisters read more

Ali Baba - One plate of gyro and one chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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Holy wow! I'm still salivating over the lunch we just had at Ali Baba. I ordered the gyro salad + veggie kebab, my boyfriend got the gyro plate + pita bread. The food came out quickly, and oh-em-gee was it good! I think I was doing the happy food dance throughout the entire meal. The restaurant itself is very no-frills: counter service, maybe 4 table tops, and minimal decor. But sometimes the hole in the wall spots that are putting out the best food... and that is certainly the case here. I will be back for sure! read more

Ali Baba - gyro salad + veggie kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

I picked up food from here the place is small and bit too stuffy to sit there the chicken was a bit raw and i particularly did not enjoy it it tasted a bit like lamb or maybe it was the spices they used, rice was oily... perhaps other customers enjoy that read more

The hummus is heavenly. So smooth and creamy. I swear someone who knows what they are doing took the skins off of all of the little chickpeas and made them nakey before blending because this is sooooooooo smooth. Either that or someone has an industrial blender. This is the second time in approx 12 months that we have ordered from here and I really wished I lived in this area because this would be my go-to at least twice a month. I had the greek salad with chicken this time. It was perfectly normal. Clean, crisp, tasty. Chicken was cooked on a grill. Charred little edges were perfect. Chicken was juicy & flavorful. BUT THAT HUMMUS! I just ate the leftovers from a couple of days ago and felt compelled to write this post. The End. read more

I just love this place. I have eaten here about a dozen times and it never disappoints. I love the falafel wrap, the veggie kabob, the seasoned rice, ohh and the hummus is absolutely perfect. Don't forget to get the sauces, the garlic one is by far my favorite. The dining area is pretty plain but I'm more of a Togo person anyways. Service has always been friendly, today was especially good. It's fresh and made pretty fast. Portions are great and it's almost 2 meals for me which just means I get to eat it all day, poor me Fantastic spot if your party has vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or even carnivore diets. read more

Ali Baba - Veggie kabob plate! Love the char on those veggies, the mushrooms dipped in the hummus or garlic sauce is a must - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

I was visiting my daughter and found this place on yelp and wanted to give it a shot. We ordered couple of combo plates. Wait wasn't bad at all food was just amazing. Kababs and the rice were perfectly seasoned. Hummus was creamy and delicious. My go to joint in Chico now. read more

Ali Baba - Combo plate with all lamb. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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I've been enjoying Ali Baba for the last decade I've lived in Chico. They have the most authentic, fresh Mediterranean food in Chico hands down. They're my favorite place in town for a quick, delicious, and healthy takeaway lunch. And not to mention the price- very reasonable prices for their large portion size. Very friendly and quick service as well. It usually takes 5-10min to get your order so need to call ahead for a small order. My go to is the gyro wrap or plate with some falafel on the side. Their falafel is best in town by far! I can't leave without grabbing at least couple. read more

Absolutely amazing! Fresh made right in front of you!! Incredible service!! Super clean! Incredible prices! read more

Ali Baba - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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Excellent food. Ordered the beef and lamb kabob. It's 1 long kabob mixed. Comes with Rice pilaf with saffron Jerusalem Salad and humus. Seating is ok for a quick meal. Bathroom is clean and outside has many restaurants. read more

Ali Baba - Beef kabob plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

Delicious and fast. Salad dressing is so bomb. Good prices as well. Highly recommend. Baba and hummus perfect.

fast service and high quality food. this is my staple evertime I visit the area. I am a fan of the shawarma sampler plate with double lamb.

We had lunch at this restaurant, small but very cozy and clean, they really take care of you and the food is very fresh, delicious and fresh. I ordered the Chicken and Beef combination, it includes salad, Humis, Rice and bread. I am not a big fan of Humis but my wife and kids love it....they said it was excellent, very fresh and delicious. The portions are very big, we all ended taking some of our dish back to the hotel. I would definitely visit them if in the area again, very healthy eating. read more

Ali Baba - Beef and Chicken Kabab Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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Yuck! their gyros is not genuine - it's little cubes of weird meats in a lot of grease. I was hoping for something authentic. And the rice was overcooked. Just big clumps of soggy gunk. So disappointed. Never again. Not even worth a second try. read more

Absolutely delicious! Good portions! Onions and tomatoes grilled to perfection! Lamb beef and chicken moist and delicious! Staff is kind and friend! Will always come back! Beef Lamb Plate Grilled Chicken Kebab Combo Plate Hummus and Pita Falafel Plate read more

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What an amazing experience with Ali Baba! I did delivery for a Gyro Wrap. I didn't realize how big the gyro wrap is! The wrap was so flavorful with so much meat, it was really satisfying. Delivery through Grub Hub was fast and all my delivery instructions were followed. It makes me want to try more of their menus since they do have Vegan options! Maybe I will order to go or at the restaurant next time and tell you more about that. Check out my pictures for the delivery. There was a delivery fee even-though Yelp said there wasn't and that is my only complaint. Maybe someone from Yelp can double check on the current company promotions. read more

Ali Baba - Gyro Wrap - cut in half - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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Wanted to try their food out and decided to order take out. Grape leaves - came in 4 pieces and has an unique taste to them different from the East coast but still good Gyro wrap - it's a big wrap, look just like a burrito. It's tasty but a little too salty for my taste Chicken kabob plate - came with rice, hummus & salad. The chicken was tender and the hummus was really good. Definitely a must visit if you're in town read more

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First off, the cashier seems really unhappy and not very nice. It really ruined any dining enjoyment. In mid sentence, she answered the phone and later asked what we said. Staff in general seems to NOT be nice and give the impression that they are not happy to see you The two cooks saw our group. But similar to the cashier, didn't seem very interested We have the kebab plates, baba gnoush, and the wraps Food 5/5 Price 5/5 Atmosphere and friendliness 2/5 But unfortunately, the friendless and the lack of a home really hurts their rating Even when we left, NO thank you and please return again In some respect, since it was Tuesday, taco Tuesdays is a buck. It would have been more fun possibly doing that Food is good. I would return. But I would definitely not leave any tips Overall, 3.5/5 read more

The food was really good and so was the service. I would definitely recommend eating here! read more

Ali Baba - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

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Now that's a place that never bothers to only show off We eat there at least 2 years and always good read more

This place is fantastic. Food is great, affordable, and fast. Truly the food here is wonderful. Fresh and very tasty. Friendly service people were very kind. read more

Been coming for years, still just as good. Recommend to anyone coming to Chico - it's the best Mediterranean in the north state.

I'm in love with this gyro plate. There is nothing like it. Top tier quality and the hummus. Dont get me started. I'm there every chance I get because the food never gets old. You can always count on the quality and the wait time isn't so long for fresh food. The workers are warm and welcoming!! Be sure to tip they deserve it. My heart goes out to this place. ALSO THE FOOD IS SO FILLING. Worth the money read more

Ali Baba - Gyro Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

Lets take a moment to appreciate how juicy and flavorful the chicken looks and tastes on the chicken shawarma! Incredibly authentic flavors ( coming from a Middle Eastern person) The Chicken shawarma also comes with a white garlic based sauce as well as tomato's & pickles on the inside. His place is very clean, reasonably priced, filling, the service is friendly & fast, definitely my knew go too place for. Highly recommend read more

Ali Baba - Mediterranean Near Me - Chico, California

I get their meals delivered by UberEats. Their food is TOO good. I've sent them this suggestion: they should either raise prices or reduce portions. Seriously. read more

In the past we have really enjoyed our meals there but this time was a disappointment. We ordered for delivery and it came fast and hot. That was great. Unfortunately, the food was so salty, the French fries were very soggy (you would only eat if you were starving) and the hummus had no flavor. I do hope the owner looks into this and corrects these issues as I want to continue to eat there but wouldn't if my food was like this again. read more

The food was excellent! The portion sizes are large and the service was good. No complaints.

During Covid: We ordered online and it said that our order would be ready in 15 minutes and it was ready as promised. The Chicken Kabab Plate was very good. $10.99 The Falafel Wrap (like a burrito) was very good as well. $9.49 Side of French fries were good. $3.99 The small restaurant always seems clean. It still has the brighest lighting of any restaurant anywhere so when they reopen for sitdown we still won't be sitting down to eat there. To us it's a nice to go place. read more

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I had the chicken plate with yellow rice. It was delish. Good portion too. The only thing is that they didn't have any ice for their drinks. Any sit down restaurant should have ice! read more

the best!! everything is I've had here is absolutely delicious, easily one of my favorite spots in chico. excellent value for the portions you get and everyone who works there is really nice too. if you order any of there plates, be sure to get the seasoned rice instead of the plain! read more