Alforon Mediterranean / Lebanese Cuisine
Mediterranean restaurant · San Diego
5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Highlights
Authentic Lebanese flatbreads, meze, and homey decor.
Authentic Lebanese flatbreads, meze, and homey decor.
"You’ll remember the friendly service at this Lebanese restaurant in the College Area but the dishes will also leave a lasting impression, particularly Alforon’s house creation that tops a round flatbread with marinated chicken, dollops of pungent garlic paste (order an extra side of this), and pickles." - Eater Staff
"Noteworthy items at this Lebanese restaurant and bakery include soujouk, or spiced beef sausage, tomato, and cheese served on flatbread and the restaurant’s signature Chicken Tawook, a flatbread dish topped with chicken, garlic, and pickles." - Candice Woo
"Sure, you’ve probably had some decent flatbread in your time. But until you’ve had Alforon’s house-made version, you haven’t really lived. These SD legends are closing down and moving their entire operation to KAABOO just for the festival weekend. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Alforon Mediterranean takes pride in its authentic flatbreads, baked daily in their state-of-the-art oven using unbleached hard wheat flour. The flatbreads serve as wraps, and as the base for several varieties of bajeen and mezze that are served with nearly every entree. Everything else on the authentic Lebanese-Mediterranean menu is made in-house too, using imported Lebanese herbs and spices. Standouts for lunch and dinner include kibbe, made a half dozen ways, shish barak, slow-cooked ouzi lamb, and soujouk: a spiced sausage, tomato and fresh cheese flatbread. Finish with the award-winning Aaysh Essaraya, a custardy bread pudding softly scented with rose water and orange zest, topped with crushed pistachios." - Mary Beth Abate
"Known for friendly service, this Lebanese restaurant and bakery was beloved by locals and students long before Guy Fieri dropped by. Its homemade flatbreads are super popular, from a zaatar-spiced version to the bestselling chicken tawook to the meat-topped lahm bajeen." - Candice Woo
