Love the food and excitement service. Love the shish…read morekebab.salads Jairo's Everything was great.

This is a really cute little café in the Hillcrest area owned by a very nice Iranian man. When I…read morewalked in, I was surprised at how cute it was inside! I had actually ordered my food to go and was there for a pick up. It seems that most people come in to pick up their food. I ordered the salmon and hummus plate and my man ordered the gyro salad. Both meals tasted light, fresh and healthy. They both came with a tasty warm pita, and the gentleman that owns the restaurant also included a free piece of a lemon cream pie that seemed to have a homemade crust. Yummy! I did not get any hummus with my meal which it was called the salmon and hummus plate, but not a dealbreaker. I would definitely return to this restaurant.

Celebrated our friend's birthday here and it was a fun time!!…read more Everyone really enjoyed their meals! The portions were generous and filling, that my friend and I shared the chicken wrap (they had the wrap, I had the fries) and it was the perfect amount! My friends said the sauce was so good too, similar to a spicy mayo but with more herbs Two of our friends ordered drinks, which they shared w me so I know the bar does a wonderful job! Can't remember the names of the drinks and didn't get any photos, but one was purple while the other was orange! Our waitress was kind and helpful! She checked on us a few times and was proactive w the bar when she noticed our drinks hadn't arrived yet :) Also the interior aesthetic is GORGEOUS!! We couldn't stop talking about the chandelier and the neon sign wall^^

Excellent location in downtown San Diego, with a cute vibe and super walkable from the convention…read morecenter and a lot of different spots in Gaslamp Quarter. Beef Borek - Solid item to share with multiple people as an appetizer or have as a single entree, though would have been nice if it were pre-cut since it could get a bit messy. 4/5 Mimoza Mixed Grill - Overall really good, as it was nice to try a bit of everything. However, the Grilled Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) stood out above the rest, and next time I'd probably just get these alone. Would have been nice if it came with a quick explanation of what each thing was, since it was a bit hard to know what was what right off the bat, but that's just a small criticism. There was one meat that I didn't like as much, but wasn't sure which it was. 4/5 Pistachio Espresso Martini - This was amazing. 5/5 Baklava with ice cream - This was just okay. 3/5 Really enjoyed the meal I had here with my wife and sister-in-law, and would totally come back for food and cocktails!

Met some friends for lunch today. When we walked in they were greeted like old friends and everyone…read morewas so welcoming. Such a lovely atmosphere. We chose this place because we love the food and service. We ordered hummus and the homemade pita were superb. We got the Mediterranean Chicken salad and the Chopped Chicken salad. Both were amazing and flavorful with a good balance of ingredients. Love their dressings. The portions so generous. Parking was a challenge but we eventually found some spots at the other end of the lot. Yay!

I visited the restaurant and ordered the Mezze platter, which included hummus, baba ghanoush,…read morekibbeh, beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, dolma, and tabbouleh. Unfortunately, the food was below average. The shawarma tasted reheated, the bread was not good, and the overall presentation and arrangement of the food were poor. I don't think I would visit this restaurant again.

Had this for dinner around 7pm on a Friday. There was plenty of parking and no wait. I was helped…read moreright away and the customer service is great here. The restaurant is beautiful inside with a lot of seating and great lighting. The first thing that caught my attention is The Esquire which is a Chicken shawarma in pita, stuffed with french fries, parsley mix, tomatoes, and pickled cucumbers, with Garlic and Tahini sauce. Omg this was amazing and delicious! Im going to come back for more 5/5 I plan on coming back to try out some appetizers and a different dish. For my first time here I really enjoyed it

I love this place! I've been coming for years now! I always switch between the pita and the bowl,…read moreboth are super fulfilling and I always end up with leftovers. It's a good option for a quick bite, I've usually gone during my lunch breaks at work. It's super chill and they have good music playing in the background. There's also a little coffee shop next door. This time I ordered the chicken shawarma pita. The toasted almonds and feta are extra but definitely worth it! I always get the cilantro tahini and the taziki sauce.

This was quite possibly the best thing I've ever tasted in my life I can't even put into words…read more 10/0.

Food was amazing! Came out quick and fresh…read more Went out for lunch with my coworkers and everything was great.

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

Man I really wanted to like this place due to all the rave reviews. Our first experience was mixed…read morewith some meats being great and others dry beef bits that weren't very tasty or appealing. Our second experience we got the chicken shawarma Brian's way. Everything was cooked well, but I guess although I like pickles, I'm not as big a fan of Mediterranean pickles. The first bite or two were actually good, but subsequent bites the pickle tanginess was overwhelming and just not so pleasant as I finished it. I thought maybe I'll get it without the pickles next time. However, after eating I got an unexpected headache that usually comes from ingestion of MSG. The fries were tasty... maybe there was MSG in those? Not sure. I've honestly had much better phenomenal shawarma in San Joes CA. I have yet to find a great Shawarma here in San Diego. Feel free to recommend.

Alforon has the best falafels I've ever had in my life! They somehow feel fluffy, crunchy, and…read morelight at the same time. Their original dessert Aaysh Essaraya is deservedly the award-winning showstopper. Very unique flavors, super creamy, yet not excessively sweet or heavy. Loved it! And to top it all, it is run by the most wonderful couple whose passion for their food is evident as soon as you speak to them. Like I told them, this was first visit to Alforon, but certainly won't be my last :)

First of all let me say that the love dessert has me hooked. Best thing here! One of the most…read moreunique and tasty things I've tried in a while, and that's saying a lot w my sweet tooth. I love the floral and pistachio taste, and it doesn't leave you feeling heavy afterwards. The mint lemonade is also a must have- tastes like it came from the garden in the best way possible. For savories, I had the spinach and cheese bajeen, baba gannouj, and the lamb fatteh - all had a lot of flavor and tasted homemade. I love trying new foods so will have to come back with more friends and try other things on the menu. The downside of this place was being seated on the right side of the restaurant near the carry out section. This was the pit of despair. I noticed that most of the staff goes to the other end first, and as a result 4 tables got seated after us and all of them had food on their table before we managed to flag one of the staff. It was definitely busy in there but he replied that he was simply going in order, but apparently order or left side to right side instead of arrival. I recommend trying to get seated on the side w the stained glass windows for better service. Other than that, the experience overall was pleasant.

We heard about Shawarma guys from YT featuring best food spots in San Diego. We went to their South…read morePark branch. We were initially aiming for the crispy shawarma however only Mira Mesa and La Mesa does it. So I guess that's next on our list! The wraps were unexpectedly big! This is probably the biggest wrap I ever had! Generous with meat and veggies. Their wagyu egg rolls are definitely must have! Falafel fries is really good too! All of these perfectly paired with their garlic sauces. My favorite is spicy lemon garlic! The staff are very knowledgeable about their menu. It's a food truck set up and there's mini standing tables for alfresco dining. SG was definitely lived up to the title #1 restaurant in the country on Yelp!

This turned out to be a surprisingly mediocre experience…read more My husband and I split the Wagyu Shawarma bowl. The beef was dry. The hummus turned out to be the highlight of the dish. Service was friendly and super slow. There wasn't much to say about ambience, as this is a food truck. I would not give this a second try.