Genuinely one of the best meals i have had in such a long time!! My bf and i split the mixed meat…read moreplate and hummus, and every single item was outstanding. Also, portions are generous and we had plenty for leftovers the next day To top it off service was impeccable! Everyone was so friendly and asking if we needed anything etc. we will be back soon especially to try the shawarma!!

The portions will blow you away!…read more Food: 4/5 some of the best Syrian rice I've ever had. The chicken was tender and well flavored. The salad and yogurt were delicious. The ONLY thing that was subpar was the bread. Service: 3/5 they are super busy and they do their best but we had to ask for silverware, our sides, our to go boxes multiple times before we got it. The line is out the door though so they are running around. Ambiance: 4/5 it's a family spot so it's loud, outside patio seating is a bit more calm but not by much. Great place to come in large groups or with a bigger family!

I rarely leave reviews, but I had to recognize Mohammad. We stopped by around 11 PM, and despite it…read morebeing late at night, his energy, attitude, and hospitality were absolutely outstanding. He treated us like valued guests, not like customers walking in near closing time. What impressed me most was that he genuinely seemed to care about our experience. He was friendly, attentive, made great recommendations, and even surprised us with a small piece of chocolate on the house. It's the little things like that that people remember. Restaurants are only as good as the people who represent them, and Mohammad is the kind of employee every business wishes they had. If management sees this, please recognize and support him--employees with this level of professionalism and kindness are rare. We'll definitely be back because of him. Thank you, Mohammad!

I was not impressed with the food for the price that I paid. The Hummus was horrible. I don't know…read morewhat they put in it but it tasted nothing like Hummus. The pita bread was a joke and had absolutely no flavor as well as being flat as paper, it was disgusting. The chicken schwarmer wrap, I've never had chicken schwarma wrap where there were bones in it, maybe I've just been lucky. The wrap was overbearing and had nothing going on just chicken. Very boring. I've had really good chicken schwarmer wraps for a whole lot less at other places. The onion rings were old and burnt, and the french fries were a little overcooked. The swarmer wrap was just flat out boring. They also didn't give me one of my orders of onion rings had ordered two and I only received one. Needless to say. I wont be going back there for sure.

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.

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.

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.

The worker Fadi is the best and deserves a raise by 20% He makes the pizza taste very goodread more

Don't let this small establishment fool you , it has great pizza and for a great price ! This is…read morenow my go to Friday night pizza spot . Even when the pizza gets cold it is still soft and delicious , not a hard piece of cardboard like dominos . They make them fast too !

It is one of the best restaurants in El Cajon. The staff consists of a lovely, cheerful family, and…read morethe food is top-notch; I always tell people about this place. Whenever I call to order, I say my signature line--"I want it very well-grilled"--and they recognize me immediately.

Stopped by because our friend got takeout from this place and I absolutely loved the chicken. This…read morewas our first time here and it did not disappoint. The chicken was delicious - I also got the Sinbad burger. Chicken Tikka Plate: chicken was moist and fresh. The flavors were delightful. The rice had good flavor as well. It actually came with 3 small sides of hummus, garlic sauce, and beets. I've never really liked beets but I actually ate the beets this time because they were pickled. The hummus was alright. I didn't touch the garlic sauce but will do so tomorrow since I only had half the plate - the rest will be for lunch tomorrow. Sinbad Burger: the meat was super moist and juicy. It was actually a thin patty topped with beed shawarma. It was definitely delicious but what I really liked about it was the burger bun they used - it was soft and buttery. The fries were good as well but if I'm not mistaken, I think I got the fries from the prior customer who didn't want them (they then the fries back in the container where they kept them warm). Nevertheless they were good. I asked for a side of tzatziki sauce and it made the fries taste ever better. The staff was friendly. When we arrived the menu TVs weren't on so we had to wait for the English menu to become available (the menu is in Arabic but they have a man English one). Will I come back? Most definitely will because I need to try their other dishes. It's just a tad far but I'm willing to drive for good food.

Usually don't leave many reviews, but this place warrants a review. Wanted an easy dinner after…read morework and been craving a cheese steak recently. Checked yelp and saw this was close by. I went in and shockingly I was the only customer in there. I got the Philly cheese steak combo and a six piece wing and I will be going back. The garlic Parmesan wings were delicious and perfectly crispy but still Juicy. The cheese steak was super tasty, and no particular thing was overpowering everything. The fries that they offered to season, for no extra charge was a nice side with everything. The service was excellent, and everything was cooked fresh to order. Really hope more people experience this place!

I've had a few really good cheesesteak sandwiches here. The cashier is a little grumpy sometimes…read morebut not rude. I definitely recommend grabbing a sandwich if you're planning on eating in this Food court.

I enjoy eating here. The food is delicious as well as the service. To key things I love is the…read morecurry beans and the flatbread. I always take an order home with me and this is from a person who never liked curry.

Hello, I haven't…read moregone out for a few weeks, and I'm really disappointed. I ordered takeout from a lamp shop with Rice. Usually, we get about 5 to 6 pieces of lamp shop and enough Rice, but this time there were only 4 pieces of lamp shop and half a box of rice for $30. I didn't check my order at the restaurant, but when I got home, I was not happy with it. I am their client.

You're here for the food, not the upscale dining. I had the fried catfish filet with saffron rice…read more Fantastic. It's not unusual at all, it's just really fresh and good. Just a hint of spice in the fish and some saffron rice and veggies. There was one guy working. Slightly gruff but friendly. He beamed when I told him how much I was enjoying the food. Super fresh, delicious, and highly recommended. Parking on the street and in the shopping mall, where the corner restaurant is located.

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.