I like this store. It has had major upgrades recently. The staff are friendly and greet you with a smile. 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. read more

This is my first time shopping meat there, but they make me so disappointed! I bought chicken wings by 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 read more

Lulu's International Market - It's buffalo chicken wings - International Grocery Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I picked up a bag of the French bread/rolls this evening, and they were very old and dry. Literally crumbled in my hand.

Love Lulu's. We come here for their hot food and baked goods. Not really to grocery shop. We always come here when we get the craving for their whole roast chicken stuffed with rice, and we always get Cucumber and Tabbouleh Salad and a side of fresh flat bread. We also enjoy their roast tandoori chicken, and love their different variation of rice. We also love their Greek salad and picked vegetables called Turshi. Also can't leave without their pasties: baklavas, fresh baked samoon, date filled bread and many more. You can grab the chicken and salads from the fridge, pre packaged, but we always prefer getting it warm and fresh from their kitchen. Service has always been good for us. They always take care of us and actually know us by now. It's always clean and organized. Always have parking & never too crowded. read more

It used to be my favourite place to shop my halal meats and grocery and also pastries With the manakeesh- the last two times I did not like them and the meat tasted old so I am not buying any more why I would still go there PARKING is very easy and convenient They have halal meat / chicken in the fridge so easy to buy and grab They have also didferent cheeses and lebneh Prices is reasonable Their store made bread ( samoon) is the best in the area and they make cute small samoon as well read more

It was a wonderful sandwich, and the older gentleman provided exceptional customer service. The sandwich was very flavorful. I was impressed with the cleanliness of the location and the renovations. However, the younger gentleman, who appeared to be a chef based on his attire, consistently displayed poor attitude and rudeness. This was my 20th visit, and I made a conscious effort to avoid interacting with him, opting instead for the assistance of the elderly gentleman. It would be beneficial for the younger gentleman to reassess his demeanor and provide kinder treatment to customers. His behavior was not limited to our interaction, as he also treated the preceding customers with disrespect, prompting me to avoid him altogether. I am live Lebanese descent, and I was very surprised on the flavorful take this place had on a sandwich. Thank you once again to the other gentleman with a kind and gentle attitude you shall go far. I think the majority of these reviews that are negative are based on the gentleman that's negative there character everyone seems to be quite nice. I've never had an unpleasant experience only the gentleman at the food counter with the white cooks coat . read more

Lulu's International Market - Beef Shawarma, 100% beef no lamb mix here - International Grocery Near Me - El Cajon, California

Food is amazing, service is good. This store has many things and you can buy food which is freshly made. Overall I love this place.

Food should not come with extra ingredients that no one asked for, like the long hairs included in Lulu's sandwiches and the blood in Lulu's kebabs! For years, I was willing to overlook the rude customer service and the disheveled ambiance for food that tasted relatively good. However, I must now draw the line after receiving my latest orders from Lulu's with loose hair and raw meat. The food that I am paying for should not pose a potential risk to my health. read more

Yum! Stumbled across this place when I got lost in El Cajon and was hungry. The thought of paying 3.75 for one slice of greasy cheese made me gag so I looked past the pizza place and found this cool arabic market. I got a tray of 10 stuffed grape leaves (dolmas) 4 stuffed onion and a stuffed zucchini with a side beet salad and a giant pack of pira that will last me all week, plus a raspberry soda for $15. All the stuffed veggies were full of meat too, not just rice and vermicelli filler. Everything tasted super fresh, hand made and well seasoned! All that and a deli full of amazing feta, rows of baclava and a full array of every pantry staple I could think of. Will definitely be back if I end up in this area again. read more

Lulu's International Market - a variety of food items - International Grocery Near Me - El Cajon, California

This place is great! First of all, being a San Francisco Bay Area native, the So Cal life is new, and in El Cajon I found this market while shopping for sugar for hummingbirds a couple years ago. Okay, so 4 times I have been back and always buy a Falafel sandwich, and they are AMAZING!!! This is the most delicious $4.99 you will ever spend! I got everything on it, except for raw onions. They have a top-notch mango sauce, and pickled beets, and other toppings for the sandwich. Rafi offered my wife and I a sample of Chicken Schwarma, it was delicious! Today I was helped by Rafi, and a nice woman but I can't remember her name, but very nice people!! We are new to Middle Eastern food and we are now trying all the different coffees and teas they offer, I am happy to go here and always ok forward to it. read more

Lulu's International Market - Excellent combination!! - International Grocery Near Me - El Cajon, California

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This place was my favorite market to shop from until today. I've never encountered such rudeness from an individual like today. The manager there needs to take lessons on customer service. I went to the cashier to pay with a gift card I received from the previous owners. He rudely told me he would not take it and said it's not the same establishment. I'm confused because on my gift receipt. It's specifically reads Lulu's international market so please tell me how it's not the same. New owner should not refuse any gift cards that people have it's against the law so if the owner is looking at this, please reach out to me because I am very disappointed in your service and your manager. This should not be how you run a business. Gift cards are considered money and should not be refused. Very very upset. You didn't even deserve the one star I gave you, but unfortunately, the app. prompted me to choose. read more

Terrific all around. Looking for grape molasses and here it is! Fresh produce, terrific hot and cold foods. Prices are really affordable. Love the selection and the wonderful service. I will definitely return for their ready to eat foods! read more

I've shopped here once or twice. It's not my favorite market in town, but it does have some unique European/middle eastern type foods that you either can't get anywhere else or it's hard to find. I find that the produce and the meats are a lot more natural than places like Walmart or even Sprouts which is mostly organic. By natural, I mean that it looks like these were freshly picked on someone's garden. And all the bumps and bruises that go along with it are present. I'm pretty picky with my produce and a lot of this stuff is just too imperfect for me. Someone who's lived on a farm most of their life would probably love it, though. We've gotten meat here a few times and it's okay, and the prices are very cheap, but it tends to go bad quicker so you need to plan to use it right away or freeze it. The bakery and hot food section where you can buy deli type foods is fantastic and probably one of the biggest draws of the market. Just stepping into Lulu's smells wonderful. We will still come here on occasion, but it's not our go to. read more

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Unfortunately this is the closest international market to my parents house. Staff is incredibly rude. It's as if they're mutes. As I was entering the store, an employee decided to come right in front of me and start adjusting the rug on the ground without even saying anything.. no excuse me or I'm sorry. So I just stood there until she moved. The entire store just feels, smells, and looks dirty. The floors are disgusting. There is dust on the items they're selling in the isles and the produce doesn't look fresh. read more

I only go here if I have to. They do not sell any type of pork. If you need cheese, veggies or canned goods it's a good place to go to if you are nearby. They get 3 stars from me for selling oxtails which can be hard to find. read more

Honestly the chicken I bought might have been fine, but all I could think about was how disgustingly dirty the place was. So gross! I ended up throwing the meat away. A little care about cleaning might go a long way. read more

Food is really good but only if the employees treated the customers like humans. Every single time I patiently wait in line, someone will cut me off and order their food as If I was never there. I don't understand how some people don't know what a queue line is. I now have to speak louder than everyone around me in order to get my delicious food. read more

My place to go to get my delicious lamb chops!!! Great and juicy meat to grill and enjoy with the whole family. Thumbs up for this place. read more

Great variety of hard to find products friendly service and low prices. Clean and organized. This will be our new market now that we moved into the area. Their babaganush is to die for and their fresh bread is too! Highly recommend. read more

Lulu's International Market - We watched them make this bread from start to finish. Warm and delicious! - International Grocery Near Me - El Cajon, California

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I like this store because it provides most essential middle Eastern ingredients. They are all rude just like any international store. But that's not why I gave it 3 stars. The reason is because they price gouged during Corona Virus & still going. Their produce is not always fresh. Their team isn't that clean or fit for a grocery store. I still recommend it. read more

Have the best tandoor chicken Best tabouli and stuffed grape leaves.. Staff are kind and service is nice .. and their bread fresh from the bakery is delicious read more

When in El Cajon City this is the best place to stop by and pick up great hot fresh food while doing a bit of grocery shopping.. the staff here are welcoming and friendly.. read more

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This is a grocery store with a great selection of basic stuff and also some middle eastern grocery products. I'm basing this review to the awesome deli and hot food section. They have a huge menu of middle eastern fresh made food. You will find some of the best food with even better prices. They also have a section of fresh made bakeries. Also look at the specials near the counter. They have this special that includes 6 kabobs, shwarma, rice, and salad for 15 bucks. They put it all together in a aluminum party tray. You will feed your whole family with this tray. This beats and family combo out their. Another special is 2 gyro sandwiches for 5 bucks. All good stuff. What's even better is the service. All the employees are very nice and helpful. I highly recommend this place. read more

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I wish I can give more than 5 stars. Clean, friendly and delicious food and great price. I will definitely come back read more

I am updating my review here. This store sold us bad seafood. It made my mother throw it all up. I came home from work and something told me to not try the fish! I'm glad I didn't! We will not be purchasing any more meats or seafoods from here. And before anyone says anything, yes, it was cooked thoroughly. Now that I look through the reviews, I see that we're not the only one who's had this issue. read more

Damn. I have never set foot in here as EC is far away, but my dad works 15 minutes from the market and we were recommended by a friend to try their falafels. This is a garbage review as I don't remember any concrete prices, but this is DEFINITELY one of the places where you can get cheap and fresh falafel. It is fantastic. You can wait in line at the hot food area and they will fry it for you on the spot. IIRC, it's maybe 6 dollars for at least 12-15 falafel...perhaps more? The falafel is perfectly spiced and is delicious hot OR cold. That's how freaking good it is. Last time my dad stopped by, he brought us home some chicken shawarma meat, which was equally as fantastic. It was seasoned with a lot of lemon, pepper, and za'atar spice. It was fantastic with sumac and a salad. Again, a bang for your buck for all of this chicken and falafel. If it weren't so far, I'd be coming here regularly. My dad also mentions that their produce is also fresh and pretty affordable. We're lucky to have North Park Produce in North County for all our produce/Middle Eastern food needs, but Lulu's is definitely more economic and I prefer their food to NP's Persian Grill and Bakery. read more

What a fun market! There are so many things I had never seen before. Their deli hot food is amazing. Their freshly made bread is out of this wor. You owe it to yourself to check it out. All you need to bring is your appetite. read more

Thank you Lulu's market! Found ingredients I was looking for that I could not find at a typical market. Very satisfied with customer service overall, good food and good spot to shop. read more

This place is amazing. Great service great welcoming. Clean. My only market I go to for everything. Honestly they have it all. The food is definitely delicious. Fruits and vegetables always fresh. Fresh bread they make it in front of you. Amazing. The sweet stuff oh my god. Baklava. WOW. I told all my co works I'm a truck driver on my way to home I stop by almost everyday to get something. Great price in town. Don't believe me. Check them out. You will love it. Here are some pictures I took. read more

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They finally opened a hot food area so I am giving another star. Its pretty good compared to the others around the area. They have the normal shawerma and they also have gyros. They have the tastey garlic sauce that Sahara used to have so thats good news for me since I miss it. They also have a fresh baked stuff. I like the date bread when its fresh. Quick hint, they seem to bake everything in the morning. Dont bother with the date bread if its not fresh. The other breads are good because they seem to make them all day. The other hot foods look good but I didnt try them yet. read more

The best kabob in San Diego no doubt!! The hot food here is unreal, you won't be disappointed. I usually come here to grocery shop and buy speciality spices but now I can't stop ordering carry outs of the delicious hot food. They have fresh hot homemade bread baked daily too...it's my biggest weakness. Highly recommend...you will love it! read more

Come here sometimes for the food live a little far away.... 3 rd time the food was old dry and disgusting! Will never buy food from this unprofessional store again read more

The pastry section is the most delicious pastry in El Cajon. And when it comes to the Middle Eastern food they have the best stuffed Lamb it is delicious and worth a try this is my fourth time getting stuffed Lamb from there within six months read more

First time trying Dolma it was so delicious!! Now I gotta find a store close to me that sells them.

This is now my go to market. I used to go to north park produce but it's so crowded, dirty, and not kept so well unlike this market. It is a nice blessing to this community and I hope it'll prosper for all to come and enjoy. I like to get the filet mignon here. Very soft and delicious when grilled $8.99 a pound. Middle eastern market at its finest!! Thanks for opening up! read more

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This place is amazing ,the staff are soo nice and so helpful,always great service and superior fresh food . Good luck... read more

Wow i just stopped by today after church and the place has been revamped! I was told they are under new management and you can tell. The place looked great. I picked up some fresh cheese and bread from the bakery. If you haven't stopped by recently you should! read more

A really nice find. I went there because I saw the review on Yelp and was not disappointed. Their produce is great. I went there to get the 3 person combo meal and it did not disappoint. The meat had great seasoning and the chicken was nice and juicy. Their salads were great too. I loved the pickled cauliflower. I was disappointed that at 6pm they were out of gyro meat. It must be really good to be out that early. read more

I needed a place nearby our venue (Singing Hills Resort) where I could pick up fresh romaine to make Caesar salad. I checked out Lulu's and found their greens to be a hood price and very fresh. While there we checked out the bakery items. Everything looked great and was fresh from their own ovens. We tried several baked items, none of which I can spell or pronounce but they were so good and inexpensive! My favorite is something that looks like a GIANT donut and is stuffed with dates ( and it's only $1.50)! Delicious! Another item looks like a square shaped pastry 3X3 inches or so and it is stuffed with spinach. I am not a fan of spinach but this is delicious! So if you want to experience a different type of fresh baked food I highly recommend trying this place out. Don't be afraid to ask questions about the different items. Each time we have been there they have been happy to help. read more

I got an order from Uber eats that was missing an item. I called Lulu's and they told me to dispute it through Uber for a refund - they then dropped the missing item off at my house and apologized. Amazing customer service! The chicken kabob plate and pickled vegetables were great I would definitely order again. read more