we went a group of 12 persons-and the server that helped us was so attentive and wonderful anyway…read morewe dinike 1.5 hours and they were closing when we got there but still they serve us like it was the middle of the day, we order some kind of meat combo with all the fixings that come with the mediterranean food it was one of the most delicious food ive tried here in san diego food was excellent,the ambiance was good a lot of bussing in the restaurant over all great ambiance and experience for everyone me and my wife first time here great experience, i highly recommend this bussiness. have a great night and may god bless your life.

it is a sad day when a place that I have loved over the last four years changes management and…read moreeverything slowly changes for the worse. I was so excited to get myself a VEAL kebab for my birthday lunch and I was served a plate of fat... not sure if it was cooked properly... you can immediately tell. I'm extremely disappointed at this $15 dish... not worth it. You can get a cheaper fatty piece of steak from Albertson's. On the positive side, the chicken still taste amazing and so does the fattoush. The lentil soup was good as well.. very flavorful.

Absolutely delicious catering!…read more We ordered catering for my birthday celebration, and everything was perfect! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Every single dish tasted amazing, and you could tell everything was prepared with care. We had a wonderful variety of meats, salads, dips, rice, and appetizers, and there was more than enough food for everyone. My guests kept complimenting the food throughout the party -- everyone was happy and definitely left full! The chicken and beef skewers were delicious, the kafta was one of my favorites, and all of the sides and appetizers were fresh and flavorful. The hummus, garlic spread, fattoush, tabbouli, kibbeh, sambousek, and spinach pies were all a hit. Everything was on point -- quality, taste, freshness, portions, and presentation. It made feeding a large group so easy and took a lot of stress out of hosting my birthday party. I would absolutely order from them again and highly recommend their catering for a party or special event.

This place was so delicious, I can't wait to come back and try different items! My partner got the…read morebeef shawarma bowl with a side of middle eastern salad, I got the falafel bowl with a side of baba ghanoush, and we shared a beef flatbread. The service was fast, the place was clean, and I liked that there was a station to get more sauce and also grab your own take out containers. Everything tasted fresh and cooked to order. I especially liked the falafel which was flavorful and not dry. Portions were pretty well too, I just wish the bowls came with at least 2 sides. Looking forward to coming back!

Our office had always had a pleasant and yummy experience. The team always makes sure the complete…read morethe order as requested and the food is always if the highest quality. The employees are always friendly and accommodating which creates a pleasant experience for their customers! Great job Shawarma Guys!!!!

I can for the viral Wagyu Shawarma Cheesesteak. It was very tasty with a mix of peppers, onion…read morecheese and sauce. Whatever sauce they used gave it a bit of spiciness. I went at 3:30 pm on a Saturday and was surprised that it was pretty busy at that weird time The sandwich was huge ( probably 12 inch sub) so depending on how hungry you are, you could easily split it. I loved the fries. Whatever seasoning they used gave is perfect

This place is A MUST if you are a lover of all things shawarma…read more Tuesday specials are amazingly affordable w lots of delicious food (three meals more me)

Ive visited for years, my mom and I love this place for the family meal or the "small family…read moreplatter" which comes out to around $50 and change. It comes with 2 beef kabob skewer, 2 chicken tikka skewer, 1 chicken cream chop, and 1 chicken shawarma on a bed of rice, and grilled veggies. comes with hummus and salad. we love ordering this if we have a birthday, or crave middle eastern goodness. this place was one of the first middle eastern places ive tried and I love it. My mom always has seen the owner when we pick up there and he's always kind. I love when you can tell a business loves what they do, its in their energy and the food taste like it was made with love and for that I will always be back.

Absolutely great family run Grecian restaurant! Portions are…read morehuge and prices are fair. Friendly service, and close to Mount Helix and Spring Valley. Highly recommend!

First time here. I'm a huge fan of Greek and wanted to try a new place. After reading the reviews I…read morewas excited. I ordered the Greek chicken salad and the gyro sandwich. Honestly I was super disappointed in my salad- 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes and 2 pitted Kalamata olives and the smallest amount of feta cheese. For a large salad I felt this was very inadequate and for the fact that it was $17+ dollars. The chicken had good flavor. My understanding is that white and yellow onions are for cooking and red is for raw consumption, this gyro was packed with white raw onion and the outer skin. I called and the girl was nice and offered to remake my salad and expressed that I could have asked for more veggies on my salad, had I asked. If you're getting a salad make sure you check it before you leave. I politely declined the offer for a remade salad.

Clean and big spot, good service. Even the small plates & sides are good portions. Loved the Dolmas…read morehere.

I loved this place! The night before coming here for takeout, I had Mediterranean food down at…read moreSeaport Village. It was tasty and satisfying... but this place BLEW MY MIND. The moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted and asked if I wanted a table for one. I said no, I was hoping to order takeout, and she kindly invited me to sit at the bar while I looked over the menu. Right away, the atmosphere felt welcoming, beautiful, and relaxed. I ordered my food, sipped my water, and honestly didn't think I had ordered that much. Then she came out with multiple filled brown bags of food! First of all, the prices were amazing. Second... the food was TOP NOTCH and completely different from what I had the night before. Everything was packed with flavor without being overloaded with salt. Fresh, vibrant, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The waitress/hostess was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave great recommendations on what to try. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience. I will absolutely be back the next time I visit San Diego again. And not that I recommend eating while driving ... but the next day on my drive back to Ventura County, I spread out my leftovers and happily snacked on hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolma all the way home. That alone says everything about how good this place was.

The grill at Vine Ripe is like an old friend. I have eaten many many weeknight dinners after I get…read moreoff of work. The food feels like it nourishes my spirit. Idk if it's the flavors? Or the obvious care that they make each order? Tonight I got a Cali shawarma wrap after a long hiatus of not eating here(no particular reason). The wrap is such a perfect mix of flavors, it was stacked up with meat and constructed so well. Every bite hit nothing was wasted I ate every crumb. The character of the meat and the ratios of ingredients and flavors makes this basic wrap something that made me feel something. Eating it felt like having a meal with an old friend. Like when you haven't seen someone in a long time but when you do see them, nothings changed and you just effortlessly fall back into conversation like you had never left. Thank you Vine Ripe and those guys behind the grill. Ya'll are truly doing great work and I'm thankful I have the opportunity to eat here.

Really love the food here. We've gone 3 times in the last 2 weeks…read more My favorite is the grill combo. I request garlic aioli and tzatziki sauce to elevate the flavors. My significant other loves the Cali Shawarma wrap. Portions are huge, service is great. Same team always working. I love that it is connected to the grocery store, so we can browse when waiting for our food to be made fresh. Ambiance is very casual.

The Kabob Shop always hits the spot, but my recent visit was easily the best one yet thanks to…read moreJazlynn! From the moment I stepped up to order, she made the experience fantastic. She was incredibly warm, attentive, and patient while answering my questions about the menu. Her customer service was truly top-tier, she was fast, accurate with my order, and brought such high energy and a genuine smile to the counter. It's rare to encounter someone so dedicated to making customers feel welcomed. As always, the food was fresh and delicious! But Jazlynn's stellar service is what will definitely keep me coming back. Give that girl a raise! Highly recommend this location!

When I was trying to decide on something healthy to eat. The kebab shop came to mine because of the…read morechoices of healthy food they have. When I arrive, there was no wait. the food came in a timely manner. The food was delicious! Giselle provided great service.

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

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.

What a find! We were driving down from Long Beach blasting Yasmine Hamdan's latest album on repeat,…read moreand rolled into town starving for Mediterranean food, and ordered the Special meal for 2 (Served with rice, kofta kabob, chicken kabob, shish kabob, gyros, hummus, muhammara, babaganouj, garlic dip, tabbouleh, loubieh byzat, tzatziki, falafel, stuffed grape leaves) Pro tip: order two more falafel on the side Divine Pairs well with the Mint lemonade!

So I wanted to go to Alforon but they were closed so decided to try this place. I found it pretty…read moreexpensive for the portion size. On the plus size the server was super friendly. Other than that it was just average. We ordered the falafel which we thought was the best part of the meal. We also got the fattoush salad which was very underdressed and the sizzling garlic chicken which was just too sweet and not worth $25. Overall just an okay experience.