Payed $18 for a chicken shawarma plate and I have to say I was greatly disappointed. It is a shame that they even call it shawarma because its just dry chicken breast thats sliced into chunks. The portion overall was very small, I ate the whole plate and was not remotely full. The humus was fine nothing remarkable definitely doesn't make up for everything else being terrible. Smallest portion of rice I have ever received too. The salad was bland and pointless. Overall not a good Mediterranean place I would highly recommend spending your money else where. read more

Ordered the chicken and beef combo kebab with basmati rice and greek salad. Here is why 1 star: Meat was not tender and over cooked Rice was dry Greek salad was not Greek salad- oil and balsamic dressing with shredded carrot no red onions is not Greek salad. Here is where I'm coming from: Iived NJ\NY area where I've experienced greek food at Greek festivals privately owned small businesses and 5 star restaurants. Here's what's happening: If something so simple can't be tasty and done right, I can't recommend this place to family and friends read more

Hey this isn't the first time we've been here but it's always been a pleasure u all ha e the most amazing servers and cashiers and omg food always amazing read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is always prepared properly and the service is great thank you to Manuel who ensure everything was great. Great food for a fair price. read more

Pablo was the absolute best! His was so sweet taking our order and had such a great attitude.

Got here when things are starting to get going for the dinner rush. I love to see Greek salad en masse. Looks like we can do large group orders in the future. This place is always consistent. read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

The ambience is god-awful. It's cold and uninviting, like a waiting room somewhere you don't want to be. Service is polite but sketchy. Noisy section of Washington St. with homeless up and down the block and constant ambulance sirens from the hospital. Food is consistent quality - not the best (Luna Grill and Olympic are better), but not bad. Considering it's one of the few places that delivers this type of food, it stays in occasional rotation. Definitely recommend delivery or take-out over sit-down. read more

Food was delicious! Service was really great and fast. Nice outdoor seating. Music choices were great! Chris was a great server to us. Would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Wow! Amazing food. The lemon chicken is my favorite; lots of flavor and a healthy option. Comes paired with a flavorful rice with a touch of dill and the salad is always fresh and delish! The owner is one of the nicest and most gracious people I have ever met. He's always on top of it and takes pride in his restaurant and food. Truly a delicious meal and at a great price. read more

Food is O. K. Very bad and slow service. I came in while there was only one customer was eating and I ordered one dish for to go. It took 20 minutes to ready read more

Dinner for two for 22 bucks: Pita bread, greek salad, hummus, falafel, tabouli, egplant dip, feta, rice, gyros, chicken and beef kabob. Plentiful and delicious. This is what I call good eats! *Look for it in their menu under "specials"* read more

Really loved this place. You can tell that the food is made w love. The chicken kabob was excellent! And the lemon soup was delicious. I think it was the owner that took our order and he was so kind and attentive. Loved it. Will def be back!:) read more

I just strolling around Hillcrest for dinner and I finally decided to try medditerian food for the first time. I was surprised how fair the prices of food is. My friend was hesitant in trying different food, since he loves eating pizza on a daily. But we are glad we tried it. The customer service was amazing and since we came in on a Friday night we were able to listen to live music. It was really nice and the amenities offered here was just fabulous. I ordered the gyro in pita and wow my taste buds just wants to roll over. My BF got a beef kabob, it was huge portions, tender and juicy. The rice has herbs in it and I really enjoyed that. The owner of the restaurant was super nice. I try my best to support local/ family own business because it taste like a little bit of home. read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Gyro in pita - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

Our company just catered lunch from Mediterranean Cafe and I am blown away my the quality and quantity of food that was delivered. This review is for their catering experience only. Our company has ordered: - Greek salad: fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers with generous amounts of feta cheese and olives! Some places go stingy on the cheese and olives, but not this place! - Freshly baked pita: soft and still warm, even upon the long drive from W. Washington St. to our company in Sorrento Valley, absolutely delicious with the sprinkled sumac hummus - Basmati rice: well-seasoned, they probably gave us enough rice that could last us for a few days! haha... - Chicken Kabob: WOW! Simply, WOW! So tender and juicy, I was expecting it to be a bit dry, because from past experiences, sometimes hot off the grill catered meat items tend to get hard in texture upon arrival, but this chicken was so tender, well-seasoned and mouth-watering. Great idea of combining zucchini when grilling meat. Grilled veggies tastes just as flavorful as grilled meat! - Gyros: perfect amount of fat to keep the meat moist and crispy, and good combination of spices used for seasoning. I know making the perfect gyros depends on the "intensity of the fire, the proximity of the meat to the heat source, and the speed of the spit rotation," no doubt, the Mediterranean Cafe sure has these three criteria down, because they nailed it! - Walnut Baklava: I always like my baklava a bit crispy, but maybe because of the transportation, in my opinion the baklava was a bit soft. Still serves as a nice post-meal dessert treat And definitely cannot forget about the yogurt, it is a must for dipping meat and balancing flavors. What I really appreciate about Mediterranean Cafe is the large portions, especially for business catering. Restaurants should be generous with their quantity (unless it is a French place) without sacrificing quality. We had so much rice, chicken and gyros leftover that a few of us were packing leftovers to bring home. The meat still tasted delicious after re-heating, and if you bake the gyros long enough at home, it almost tastes like bacon! I have read a few reviews that the portions are also very big with dine-in orders, so I look forward to dining in next time in the Hillcrest area. Thank you for the delicious lunch, Mediterranean Cafe. Keep up the great work! read more

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We were very disappointed with our recent experience with Mediterranean Cafe. We ordered delivery and were told it would take 45-60 minutes and it ended up taking over 100min to get our food. In addition, our food was cold on arrival and overall not very good.(Not a surprise as the driver who dropped it off also had 7 other orders sitting in his car) The chicken wrap was incredibly dry as was the falafel. The beef kabob meat was at least tasty and the gyro meat was tender and flavored well. The appetizer sampler was okay. We appreciated the pita bread that was soft and fresh. Overall, the food is likely generally OK, but since it was cold by the time we got it it came across a lot worse. Primarily, the delivery time was downright ridiculous. We recommend they hire more drivers and be more realistic about their delivery time. read more

I ordered a chicken kabob and hummus combo today from this place and I'm very disappointed. Honestly, the chicken was over cooked with a bitter taste, the tahini sauce was flavorless, the hummus didn't taste as a real hummus (it could've been bought at any cheap supermarket) and the Greek salad wasn't a Greek salad with carrots, one slice of cucumber, one slice of tomato and no onions. I love Mediterranean food, so I've been to many different restaurants and I definitely won't order from them again. read more

It really saddens me to be writing a negative yelp review as I'm always so positive and always enjoy all the food I eat, but this is one of the worst meals I've ever eaten, I am beyond disappointed. I was craving Greek food one night last week, I wanted something casual and quick so I turned to yelp to lead me in the right direction. There was a $2 off yelp coupon and people seemed to like this place so I thought I'd check it it. I ordered the Mediterranean plate which came with hummus, falafels, salad, pita bread, rice and spanakopita. I had asked my server about the spanakopita as on the pictures on the menu it looked more like a pie and usually it's a small triangle bite sized type of appetizer so I figured I'd try it. My food came out and the spanakopita was totally burned, I was shocked a kitchen would send this out thinking that was normal and someone would actually eat it. I nicely said oh wow this looks a little burned but there was no offer to change it, all the bottom crust was burned as well. Then I realized the plate was missing the hummus and the falafels, the gal apologized and told me she thought I wanted the spanakopita plate and brought me those 2 items out. I figured I'd just write it off as a bad meal and took the crust off the spanakopita. Then I tried the fries, a few were extremely hot which I liked and the others were freezing cold, the only good thing on the entire plate was the hummus and pita bread. I won't be back here, maybe it was because it was the end of the night and that was the reason for my cold and burned meal, but I was really disappointed after craving delicious Greek food. read more

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What a hidden gem! We came on several friends recommendations who's food palate we trust and so glad we listened! My husband and I both got kabob plates, mine was just chicken and I added a veggie kabob. He got the chicken and meat one. The meats were prepared to perfection! Very juicy and tender. The orders came with a side of salad, rice and pita, which was plenty of food. The prices were extremely reasonable and I would of expected less quality for what they charge. It's a causal, no frills spot that just offers yummy food. While we were eating it a lot of people were picking up orders to take home which would be a good idea for the future. The owner was there and serving who was very sweet:-) He informed us that they have live music on Friday night for anyone looking to make an evening out of it. Definitely recommend and I will definitely be back! read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Greek beer - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

There's a sign by the kitchen that said to be patient because good food takes time, and it's true because we waited at least 20 minutes for the food to come out...but it was sooo damn worth it. Chicken kabobs were juicy and plump with wonderful flavor. Rice was perfecto. Hummus was...well hummus. Salad tasted fresh. If you're considering dessert, get the chocolate mousse. Truly a slice of heaven. Price was very reasonable for the quality and portion size. One con is parking sucks. Had to drive around a few times before finally finding a spot along the streets a block away. It's Hillcrest tho... Will definitely be back here soon to try out more! read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Chicken kabob and hummus combo...sooo good - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

We went back for a meal before heading to Balboa Park and once again, it was a very good meal. I had the vegetarian lunch special and my son had the hamburger, which he found very different and tasty. There is a public /paid parking lot behind the restaurant if you don't mind spending the money. I wanted a cheap meal and so parked on Front Street and walked down. But if you are in a rush, pay for parking. Otherwise, you may be driving around for a while before you find a good spot. Their food and service are both outstanding. The salad was so fresh and tasty. This time around, I found their falafels a little disappointing. Too much salt and a little too wet/soggy inside for my taste. But their hummus, pita bread and their rice were all delicious. And it is extremely well priced. Don't forget to check in on yelp and get $2 off! Oh and I tried my son's french fries and they were very, very tasty. In fact, he finished his fries before his burger. And that is very rare for him :) read more

You guys already know how much I love this place. Great food, service is prompt and always friendly, and they've been accommodating when I need to bang out some work in the corner. I'm updating my review just so I can give anyone the quick run-down on their food. They have a vast selection, and you might be looking through here to find out what people are eating. Avgolemono soup: It's a lemon chicken soup. Savory and just rich enough to remind you of your childhood American comfort food, with a proper amount of tang. I believe there are rice bits in there, so if you're feeling under the weather, or if it's a rare, chilly day in San Diego, the soup comes highly recommended. Salmon plate: You get a salmon fillet, cooked until it juuuust flakes. It's perfect. Seasoned well, and buttery. It comes with herbed rice/fries, warm pita, and a side of greek salad. Beef Kabob: The meat; It's seasoned, with a lovely char on their onions and green bell pepper. Biting into the meat produces a juicy pink middle. I don't usually do kabobs because it's so easy to overcook, but this is really good. Mediterranean Veggie Delight Plate: Try saying that ten times fast. Now this is where I get really excited. It's silly because I'm a massive carnivore, and 9 times out of 10, if I don't have meat when I go out, I can't help but feel a little disappointed. Not so, here. Let me break it down; falafel balls are perfectly tender and moist, with a crunchy exterior. It's just herby chickpea mash, but done right. Hummus is great. You'd be hard-pressed not to bump into it at some point when you're here. Spinach spanakopita--it's like garlicky creamed spinach wrapped in filo dough. Definitely one of my favorites off of this platter, but it's very rich. It came with fluffy herb rice, greek salad, and warm pita. $9.95 and it's a lot of food I nearly couldn't finish it. Nearly. This probably brings me one step closer to the dark side, but boyfriend is pescetarian, and I'm super excited to let him know that I ate veggie food, and I am happily sated. read more

Another mom and pop joint that satisfies in service and taste. I stumbled into this place with a friend after walking around the Hillcrest area. We we're on our way to Sushi Deli but saw the lines from several blocks down and decided our stomachs couldn't wait any longer. We quickly yelped it and was attracted to the ratings and reviews. The place was a cozy restaurant, set up with an odd number of tables and benches. The man at the register was very accommodating and suggested some pretty good dishes. It looked like he was busy with paperwork but got to helping us quickly. I ordered the Salmon Plate and the Hummus appetizer. The appetizer itself was filling enough, they don't skimp on the portions here. Along with the 2 scoops of hummus, it comes with a hefty amount of flatbread, some olives and a salad. The Salmon plate also came with a salad, some flatbread, yogurt sauce, buttered herb rice and a nice slab of baked salmon. I really liked the salmon, very juicy and seasoned well. This is not a place that I would drive out of my way to get to, but if I found myself on this side of town and looking for some legit home cooked type Greek/Mediterranean eats, I'll give this place another stop. read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Salmon Plate - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

Soooo happy!!!! Nom nom! Been wanting a gyro so bad since being here in San Diego, found this place online, but (wrongly) assumed they wouldn't deliver to our hotel. Called in an order as we left our convention and swung in on our way back to our hotel. They told us they WOULD deliver! Looks like I'll be eating their wonderful food twice today, because I HAVE to have as much as I can before I go home to no Greek food. I think I ordered a gyros plate? Got gyros (love love love), beef kebabs (the boy loves), rice, Greek salad, pita and tzatziki. Now to figure out what to order for dinner! Seriously. O.M.G.I.A.B.D.... Update. Update. Update. Delivery. Uuuhhhhmazing! I prefer the gyro meat, so ordered apps. Got gyros, Medi-combo plate and dolmas. The boy ordered a 'regular old cheeseburger' and is extraordinarily happy! I guess because we ordered twice in one day, they threw in a slice of their Key Lime Pie, which, oh my gosh, is off the charts!!!! Oh, and pita and falafel. I'm garlicked and greeked out, god help my fellow airline passengers tomorrow! Don't care. This was worth it. When are you opening up a second location in Auburn? read more

Mediterranean Cafe - I think the gyros plate? Gyros, beef kebab, pita, Greek salad, rice, tzatziki...bad pic, amazing taste!!!!! - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

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I used to love this place, but they have gone down hill within the last a couple of months. They no longer offer fries for the combo plate, now you can only get herb or white basmati rice. Sometimes they give you gyro pieces that are tiny crumbles...it's weird. Not to mentioned, a few deliveries with missing items. read more

Let me start by saying that when I go to a Mediterranean restaurant, I'm not looking for fancy pants food. I just want some tasty authentic hummus, babaghanoush, and tabbouli...That being said, this place is DEFINITELY not fancy...and it may be authentic, but I wouldn't categorize it as tasty. I ordered the Dinner for Two - here's the run down: Hummus: Average, but honestly. the kind you get at Vons is better. Babaghannoush: Tasted like mayonnaise...ew. Gyro Meat: Good, but a little dry...and it's pretty hard to mess this stuff up. Chicken Kabobs: Good - not dry at all! Beef Kabobs: I'm not a beef person, so I can't really rate that. Rice: DRY, and it tasted like the only spice they used was dill. Tabbouli: This was the biggest disappointment for me - I LOVE tabbouli...and it was way dry, had way too much wheat, and no flavor. Cucumber Sauce: Here's their saving grace - I really liked the cucumber sauce - it was right on. Greek Salad: Alright... I'm not really sure why I'm giving this place two stars instead of one -- maybe because the guy at the counter was really nice when we picked our food up? Maybe because it was only $20 for all that food? I won't be coming back here though. read more

My first visit to Mediterranean Cafe was during my business trip to San Diego. I've been to San Diego many times and sampled many savory foods but I wanted something different, something not too greasy. Not in the mood for pizza, fried foods, or Mexican but for some delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Beef lule and chicken kabobs were on my mind...which lead me to the Mediterranean Café! At first, this place wasn't much to look at; just a plain front which was kind of dark. But once inside, it was very clean and tastefully decorated. My friend and I were the only ones there at the time and we were greeted by a very friendly hostess, who took our order. I had the chicken kabobs and gyros plates (yes I was that hungry!). Before long, our plates arrived at the table by the same gal. The plate was huge and plentiful. Good amount of food plus a side salad. The chicken kabobs were good but a bit on the dry side. A little more seasoning would make it perfect. The gyros were nicely seasoned and I was given a good amount. Overall my plate was not bad but that doesn't deter me from returning. The friendly hostess did a very good job. Before long, the entire place was filled with patrons. read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Spacious clean dining area - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

Good flavor's and quantity for price. The staff here are friendly. Good selection of vegan wraps and options, which is not so common for most of the Mediterranean places. This place needs a tiny revamp, rest all is good. read more

My overall experience is nothing short of highly satisfactory. I was born in the Middle East so my expectation is high when it come to food like this. And if I compare it to other similar cuisine this is definitely in my top 10. I love how it's In a small lot and it's local also which gives is a boost in perk. With the experience all set, the atmosphere is subtle and mellow. It has a good tone and the music volume is just right when it comes to a good sizable restaurant like this. The cashier/waitress was very friendly and subtle. Also they have a sense of humor when it comes to tipping when you pay. There is a tip jar that says something like what is "apit" it is "A Tip" spelled backwards. That one had me laughing. Also made my day. The Food I have tried is the chicken kabob and gyro combo plate with Greek salad, freshly baked pita, and herb basmati rice. And I'll say the chicken is cooked so tender it made my mouth so watery I seriously have never tasted chicken that good. The gyro is cooked to perfection and seasoned so well. The baked pita was crispy and fresh, the rice oh it's well seasoned with herbs and you can see it also. The only thing is the salad. It's not as bad as I will critique since they use fresh olive and vegetables. The Greek sauce could use a bit more what do you call it. BANG to it. But overall near perfect entree! As for parking, it's like almost everywhere especially on the Hillcrest area. It is somewhat hard, but I was able to manage to park within a short walking distance from the restaurant. I will definitely be back to bring my family here and also to try other entrees and meal combo. read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Chicken and Gyro Plate! - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

My sister and I visited Cafe Mediterranean Oct 18 at 11am. We beat the rush so we were seated right away. It took very little time before our food was delivered to the table. I had the Chicken Kebob and Hummus Combo. I cannot begin to explain how delicious this meal was. The chicken was tender and juicy! The way the hummus, feta cheese and Kalamata olives complimented it's flavor is indescribable. The hummus and pita bread were a great addition to an already excellent dish! The Chicken Kebob combo was one of the best meals I've had in awhile. I travel a lot; I dine alot; so that's saying a lot. If you find yourself in the San Diego area, please visit this quaint cafe. Perla was extremely focused on making sure we had a fabulous dining experience and I know she'll do the same for you! read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Chicken Kebob and Hummus Combo. It was amazingly delicious! - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute restaurant I found when I began my crave for gyro's. I like it because it near my work and the service is pretty fast not to mention they have a great lunch specials. I definitely try this spot for decent gyro. read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Lunch gyro - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolutely delicious! We were driving down Washington and happen to see it. Decided to stop by, best decision! Food was fresh, tasty and satisfying. We will definitely be coming by again! read more

This was my current situation Ok ok ok..im driving around looking for dinner after a good workout and i see daphnes greek spot has gone out of business, so i see this mom and pop spot. Long story short, this place is bomb. Ill be back. Salmon greek salad and chicken kabob...GONE!! less than 20 bucks read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Salmon Greek salad and chicken kabobs - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

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I can say so many wonderful things about this restaurant. My lady and I go when we know we must have a great and satisfying meal. Med Cafe never fails. Ever. The food is always fresh and delicious. Im a huge fan of their beef and chicken kabobs. I especially love how the chicken kabobs are all white breast meat. Other Mediterranean spots use thigh meat and I just cant get down like that. Ive never left unsatisfied. Eating here has a very homely feel. I'll never stop coming here to eat. An absolute gem in the community and has been for 23 years. One thing we find truly exceptional that we love greatly about this place is the owner. He is very involved. Greets you warmly. Appreciates you choosing his place to eat and treats you like an old friend. I really love that. One time, while dining, a homeless person wandered in hungry. He yelled to the back of the kitchen to make them a sandwich and a coke and gave it to the gentleman and sent him on his way with something to put in his belly while down on his luck. The owner is a great guy and im proud to dine here and support him. Pay no attention to the petty 1 star reviews you see here. One person wrote a review based on their experience at a Greek fest once. *eyeroll* Thank you Med Cafe! We'll be back real soon. read more

Falafel was dry and without flavor as well as the rice. Overall cleanliness is not very good and the interior could use some updating.

Wonderful Greek salads with large potions of chicken kabob, the hummus it comes with is always so fresh and yummy! This is one of the best hummus I have ever had! read more

The quality of food is amazing and the prices are more than fair. This place is tied as my favorite Mediterranean food spot. Coming here over the years I have never been disappointed by the food or the service. read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Happy plate! - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

Like the ambiance. Nice presentation and tastey. Kabob chicken was very well seasoned but a bit skimpy on the chicken. Veggie plate was well seasoned and perfect size. Lunch specials were very reasonable and good service A lucky find, thanks yelp. read more

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How I wish there was a way for me to leave Minus 5 stars! THIS PLACE IS PURE SHIT!!!! The only time in my life that I refused to pay. His food was an insult to all food ever created by man going back to the cave man days. Everything is nuked, bland or burnt. Everything here is well beyond filthty. I should have known better when I saw the place empty at high noon. My problem is that I have a weakness for all things Middle eastern, when I see a place that serves Mediterranean I simply have to give it at least one try. read more

Not the best mediterranean food. Tabouli was very small. Kabobs were ok slightly over cooked. Spinach pie was burnt.

Wanted to try a new place other than what the main streets of Hillcrest has to offer (and often go to eat) And a grand experience of taste was eaten! Heard a rumor from patient that there is a place just around the corner of UCSD hospital where all the doctors, nurses, and staff members go eat. Well certainly no lie there, after we sat down three nurses, staff member and two doctors come in. Came in and checked out and noticed they have lunch combos. Order the combo #5 came with a Gyro (stuff with tons of meat! Not like other places you are eating and there is only like 2-3 strips if meat, this was stuff). If also came with either fries season with their salty n spices seasoning or basmati rice mixed with herbs (I got the rice), along with a Greek salad with a free canned soda! It was very tasty! The gyro I couldn't put down highly recommended. The rice was hot off the place good along with a fresh Greek salad with feta cheese crumbles! Yum! The restaurant it self is bigger than how it looks. It's very nice décor. A lot of windows, flat screen tv, and fountain. If you check In on yelp you get $2 off your bill!! Good place for lunch! Will return again! :) read more

Mediterranean Cafe - Gyro with basmati rice, Greek salad with feta cheese crumble - Greek Near Me - San Diego, California

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