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    The Kebab Shop

    4.2 (790 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Gyro PLATE
    Nell C.

    The Kebab Shop has pretty good Mediterranean food. The portions were good and cooking was flavorful. Service was very nice and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was clean and well kept.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I liked how the food came in to go containers and if you couldn't finish you had the option to take it home. Less plates wasted.

    CRAVE FRIES
    Shauna W.

    I've actually been to this spot a couple times but I was an elite failure and forgot to review . I will say I am a huge fan of the fries there and not much else, not because it's gross I just don't like a lot of things on the menu . I come here for the fries and that makes me super happy haha. Yes , they are basic but they are so good ! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Customer service is always good and the place is clean inside .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The crave fries are the bomb and My wife got the falafel , she said they were good , I tried it and it's not a friend of my taste buds .

    Jasmin M.

    SO GOOD WOW. i had very low expectations and was blown away by the quality and taste of the food. the lamb/gyro was the most tender and flavor filled i have ever had in my life. the rice was cooked to perfection without overwhelming aromatics. i am a huge greek connoisseur and critic, so I was shocked to love everything. the SAUCES holy cow. the OG garlic speaks for itself and should be sold in bottles asap. the spicy fire sauce is the perfect heat add + the jalapeño cilantro is fresh and spicy. this isn't the closest mediterranean food near me, but i will 10000% be coming back any chance i get. this is worth the drive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]they also have cute cups for kids, how fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Lamb shawarma wrap
    Axl H.

    Had the lamb shawarma wrap and I have to say, it is big, and packed with flavor. One of the best tzatziki dips I've had , and their garlic dip is delicious, not too strong . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is clean, and the service is fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fair pricing, I will be coming back . Definitely recommend this place.

    Debby F.

    Always love the food at TKS, I come weekly for the grilled chicken bowl, usually have fries , cuz they're the best, and the rice is good too. The garlic yogurt sauce is delicious.

    Geek bowl with lamb
    Betty C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean, very quick, insanely delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This lamb is moist and the saffron rice and vegetables are perfect I enjoyed the pleasant service, very attentive and kind

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    Jessica S.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to eat[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ,workers are customer service friendly , kind , and helpful , by the way tasty food

    Amazing food !!! It was all so good !!! Our whole Staff enjoyed it ! Thank you Judy for making it possible.

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    5 months ago

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    5 months ago

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excelente lugar para visitar en Encinitas[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]],buen servicio,buena comida y buena atención

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    11 months ago

    great staff! That are always helpful and courtesies and go the extra mile! The food is amazing too!

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    6 months ago

    Food and service were excellent the last time they catered our home gathering! Thank you

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    6 months ago

    Clean and friendly service! I got a wrap and the wait time was not too long. Food is fresh

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    7 months ago

    Delicious and always very fresh food! Also, so many extra toppings to choose from. Definitely my favorite healthy fast food place.

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    6 months ago

    Every time I'm in Encinitas this is my go-to. I always get the lamb/beef wrap with extra everything and lots of creamy garlic sauce. Yummmm!

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    8 months ago

    The lemon chicken was delicious! Pairing it with the Greek salad, pita, and garlic sauce was the perfect lunch

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    9 months ago

    This was my first time trying Mediterranean food and it was very good plus the customer service was excellent.

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    10 months ago

    So good sauce is the best first time trying kebab and am very pleased with the staff.

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    1 year ago

    Kebab shop always has delicious food and great service. Pretty clean too. Keep up the good work.

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    9 months ago

    I had such a great experience getting lunch with you guys. The manager Carlos goes above and beyond. Can't wait to go back.

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    1 year ago

    Yummy and fresh! A go-to for a quick, healthy Mediterranean meal. Love the friendly staff too.

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    10 months ago

    Always good prices, amazing top of the notch service, plus good food! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is always cleanly as well![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Casa Lahori

    Casa Lahori

    4.3
    (281 reviews)
    11.0 mi
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    Walked past this place and decided to give it a try because I do like Indian food and was very…read morecurious about what "Pakistani" food is. I'm no expert but this place appears to be a bit of a fusion restaurant. The menu has options similar to typical Indian food such as butter chicken, but then it also has items such as a beef kebab! And the beef kebab did not have the Greek flavors so that you normally expect, so it was very interesting indeed! The reason I say it seems like a fusion place is because they also serve burgers! Anyways, I'm so glad I tried this place because I have found another place that has AMAZING CHAI. I love good quality chai, and many places serve bad chai that has not much quality of flavor. But the chai at Casa Lahori is amazing! It tastes homemade, and they even serve it to you in a beautiful tea cup. I will definitely return just for the chai. And I'd like to return to try other items on their menu. The waiter was friendly.

    So honest review time - we came here since the menu looked good , a bit of a mix of burger bbq and…read moredesi items. We ordered nihari, chicken biryani, chiken tokka kabob, chapli kabob, naan and chai and mango lassi. Mango lassi was interesting it was like it had pistachio or something kheer flavored in it. The chicken tikka was called kebab in menu so that was confusing, since its a chicken leg. The leg was good, had good flavor and freshness and not overcooked. Chapli kabob was dissapointing- what was interesting was that employees were afghani so the chapli should have been good atleast, but it was dry and not right consistency. Biryani was tasting like the shaadi style where flavor is almost there but not quiet. The nihari wasnt that good tbh, it had a home style attempt taste and look, but quantity of meat was decent. Naans were okay, large soft and sinilar to a mix between roghni and kahmeeri (as called in lahore). Chai was masala chai so it tasted as described. They were playing music so not recommended as well, but they had janamaz (prayer rugs) which were good when we had to pray maghrib. They also do reserve seating so if you want the afghan like cushion pillow seat style (but ontop of chairs or bench) you could reserve it probably. So interesting that place /decore/menu is lahori but theirs an Afghan map and employees there. I wish then bolani was a menu option :) good to go with chai as an idea We did get to watch the fifa game for free

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    Pamir Kabob House

    Pamir Kabob House

    4.7
    (450 reviews)
    14.4 mi
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    Truly a hidden gem in the San Diego area! The restaurant is very homey and quaint. The lady who…read moregreets you at the door and serves as the waitress is incredibly kind and attentive. I ordered the zardaloo chalow (stewed apricots) with lamb and the yaqoot chalow (stewed cherries) with lamb. The sweetness of the fruits paired with the savory meat created an incredible balance of sweet and salty. Who knew cooked fruit could taste so good! Such a unique combination of flavors. Both dishes were served with a generous portion of basmati rice. I'll definitely be back every time I'm in La Jolla!

    The best lunch ever. I had the Zardaloo chalow with the lamb. It was stewed in fresh apricots and…read moreserved next to fluffy basmati rice. It felt very fancy and was one of the most exotic things I have eaten in a long time. We also got the dolmas (grapes leaves) and the Bolani (turnover stuffed with leek and potatoes) as an appetizer. The dolmas were ok, but the bolani was exceptional, like a leek and potato quesadilla but lighter. It was hard to put into words. Just order it and enjoy! Lastly, for drinks we got a Cherry Blossom Tea (Sheer Chai). Again, it tasted like nothing I have ever ordered before, which is hard to do because we are adventurous eaters. It tasted like cream straight from the cow mixed with a cherry blossom-y and strawberry-ish Chai flavor+ black tea flavor. One of the best drinks that I have experienced in 2025 by far. For the La Jolla neighborhood and how fancy the inside feels, the prices were similar to any regular sit down restaurant. Quite the bargain for the bouquet of flavors and beautifully executed dishes that we had. I would definitely recommend them.

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    The seating and the view is so beautiful  Open windows and amazing breeze.
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    Shawarma Guys

    Shawarma Guys

    4.6
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    23.4 mi
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    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!

    Came here on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm. I ordered online in advance and just waited outside…read morefor my order. There were plenty of parking spots around this time. Not really an ambience since there's not much as far as a dining room. There are a couple of cocktail tables where you could eat. After ordering online at 20:20pm, my estimated pick up time was 8:39pm and got the order at 9:03pm. The cashier informed me their chicken is taking a while and added extra time to the wait. It probably would've been faster if they weren't so backed up. I ordered the Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate for me and my wife to share. I added 3 falafels and pita bread on top of it. The food was still fresh when I got home 15 mins later. Everything was good and just enough for us two. Also, I'm not sure why there's a range of where they may be located on Yelp since this is just a food truck that seems to be permanent at this location.

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    Falafel Plate ($13) comes w/ yellow rice, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
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