Aladdin Mediterranean Grill

A new way! All delicious and there are several options with my gluten and milk restrictions. The owner and the staff are great people super friendly and passionate about what they do!

Back in the corner of this Home Depot Plaza is a hidden gem. Aladdin has all your Mediterranean favorites. The humus should die. Seriously, no one comes close. Chicken dishes, lamb and gyros, salads are huge portions. Desserts of baklava other pastries make this a lunch / dinner experience worth taking.

There's a lot to like about Aladdin Mediterranean Grill! IMHO, they are probably among the top places to get Mediterranean style food in the North County, and that says a lot! Unlike many places in the region that specialize in Greek food, Aladdin is primarily a Lebanese restaurant that also serves Greek and other Mediterranean style foods. Therefore, if I want a really good gyro, while the ones at Aladdin are tasty, I'm best to head to another area Greek restaurant that specializes in them. However, if I'm in the mood for the best Shawarma, then this is the place to be! The restaurant was founded by a lebanese immigrant who worked in NY making middle eastern treats and pastries, then moved to this area working in other restaurants before opening this one. As I mentioned, their shawarma is top notch served in warm lavash with tomatoes, onions, pickles and rich tahini. Their hummus and baba ghanoush are also best among others in the area, the first being particularly creamy and the latter possessing the perfect beloved charred, smokey eggplant flavor. Their menu is also larger than most Mediterranean restaurants in the region, featuring harder to find dishes like braised lamb shanks! Yum! Finally, there's quite a selection of regional desserts (which have been adequate but not stellar), a friendly, helpful staff and quaint indoor and outdoor dining spaces. If you haven't been, then it's really worth a try!

Wonderful gem! Nice quiet outside seating with fans to keep you nice and cool. Delicious moussaka and baklava. Many other amazing dishes and pastries, with great service! Enjoy!!!

Friendly staff, great food, great for dine in, and if you're already comfortable at home, just have it delivered, their shawarma on hummus and wrap options are a must, i have tried several of their dishes and chef recommended ones, their lamb chops are also a must try, you can't go wrong with their menu options, for cooling off on a hot day, refresh yourself with their signature frozen mint lemonade. They also offer halal options.