Fattoush

Great experience, will come back. We came by late on a weekday, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. We sat outside, where it was easy to talk, and the sound of cars was not in any way disruptive. I liked the cultural style and interior design of the place as well. The food was very good, although I would say that the chicken was slightly over-cooked (not uncommon). Good overall experience!

The moment you walk in you are met with an atmosphere of culture, music, and a home feeling. This restaurant is amazing, the staff is always greeting us with a genuine smile and the food is always cooked fresh. The waiter was just enough involved to help out but also let us enjoy our alone time. The patio sitting is great, aside from the cars passing by, the sitting makes you feel like you're in another zone. Highly recommend it if you're looking for home style fresh food!

Stopped at Fattoush for a quick bite after a hike. We ordered Gyros which tasted nice 4/5 and filled me up. The portion size was good, the freshness of the ingredients was good but the meat was not as juicy as expected. The atmosphere of the restaurant was not my favorite but the staff was very kind, polite and friendly. They have a special between 11-3pm where Gyros are only $6 which was a nice surprise.

We just dined here for a late lunch. Upon entering, were greeted by Hasan, the man in the front, who was one of the kindest people we’ve ever encountered. We both ordered gyros, which came out quickly and piping hot. One of the best gyros I’ve ever had. The lamb was delicious. The baklava was a nice way to end our lunch. I would give this little restaurant six stars if I could. Thanks Hasan for a wonderful experience!

These guys are amazing and the food prices are the best! Don’t be fooled by the pictures. The wraps are huge! I highly recommend the Gyro Sandwich. These guys are the best seriously, I would drive 2+ hours if I had to that’s how good the food is and the price is unbeatable literally.

Nice, hole-in-the-wall Lebanese restaurant. On a whim, we stopped by this establishment and were pleasantly surprised. The kebabs (beef and chicken) were tasty, as well as the hummus. The place appears to be owned and operated by a lovely couple, who were very friendly and aimed to please. For Lebanese and Mediterranean food, this restaurant is worth checking out.

We love it here! They have been here for many years! Our order is the Mix Grill Plate (three kabobs, rice, salad, and hummus). The restaurant is homestyle, family-owned. They are very welcoming! Check them out!

Had a great assortment of appetizers and dishes. The falafel was just perfect. When I ask for no rice the worker offered extra salad very kind.

Omg!! I have had tons and TONS of Mediterranean food throughout my lifetime- including IN the Mediterranean, and this place is BY FAR is the #1 outstanding and excellent food I've ever had. Absolutely DELICIOUS!! Head and shoulders, 5 million times better than any other place I've ever been I swear on it HIGHLY RECOMMEND Very humble atmosphere which is fine with me. Especially with this quality and level of taste and authenticity. I'll be returning!!

This place was quite delicious, I remember ordering a lot of items just to try and brought them home and had leftovers for a couple of days. No complaints on any items and really hit that spot and will for sure come back and dine inside.

Such a cute place. The food was delicious and fresh. The service was excellent. Will come back the next time I'm in the neighborhood.

10/10 authentic Mediterranean food. Such a great restaurant, the staff is friendly and nice, and the place is very clean

This place is really yummy!! I spoke with the owner and chef's daughter tonight. She said her Dad preps all the food and it is all his recipes. The chicken kebab was so delicious. The rice was great, lentil soup, gyros wrap. We will definitely be coming here more regularly!

Friendly service. Yummy food. The meats were so nicely seasoned and very juicy. The garlic sauce with the kabobs was delicious. Hummus was clearly homemade, very good, smooth, great flavor. I liked the spices they put on the salad. Very flavorful. I would definitely go back.

This is one of the best Mediterranean places in San Diego the food is very very delicious and the people are amazing the two men are sweet hearts

We had a lovely evening at this little spot. It's located at a split between roads in a toddler strip mall (4 or 5 stores?). Seems to perhaps be family run? Lovely woman waited on us. Food was authentic and pricing competitive. Mom was in heaven as she loves middle eastern food! Plenty of food when you order plates as she and dad did, with just the right size if you order a sandwich. Mom went all out ordering Arabic tea, falafel plate and lentil soup. The soup was nice and light unlike traditional American lentil soup. And she raved about the tea which included mint. She also enjoyed the falafel. Could tell she was in heaven given her huge smile. The hummus was good but not the same style she is accustomed to (have you seen the movie the hummus wars?) Dad had the mixed kaboabs plate. He's a tougher critic in general and felt it was good. He was very happy there was enough for lunch the next day! I had the gyro sandwich which hit the spot although I would have enjoyed a little more meat. Oh my gosh, the topper was the baklava which was out of this world delicious! Overall it was a nice night out which accomplished the goal of thanking mom for always preparing nutritious meals for us. Enjoyed being able to give back with a meal she thoroughly enjoyed!

Most fantastic hole in the wall restaurant in La Mesa. The food here was delicious. I think most people order to go , but i decided to dine in. The server was very nice and friendly. The portions when you dine in seem alot bigger. I ordered the chicken and beef kabob plates. Both are great but I think the chicken was better. Nicely well seasoned. They did not try to skimp out on the meat . I will be coming back.

The best Mediterranean food I've had in a while. It's delicious, authentic and large portions. I highly highly recommend this place! I can't wait to go back. 10/10

TL;DR: Really good local Mediterranean shop. Large portion size. Heads up on paying for bottled water would be nice but otherwise a great overall dining experience. Complimentary side salad and pita&hummus is a nice added bonus for dining in :) Ordered: - Steak kabob (4/5): hard to go wrong with this entree. The meat was juicy, well-seared, and the rice was buttery - Lamb shank (4/5): hefty lamb shank in a delicious sauce/gravy to pour over the side of more buttery rice. So hearty and filling Be back soon - cheers, Fattoush!

The BEST Homemade Baklava can be found at Fattoush! You can taste the freshness in every bite. Make sure to add as dessert, I promise you will love them. Great customer service always!

Total mom and pop place. Haven't been here in years! Located near SDSU tucked in a corner. A small place but has a bit of charm. The wall of different bills is pretty damn cool! The lady that helped me was nice. I got the -Chicken Shawarma Plate - rotisserie cooked, boneless, skinless, marinated and sliced chicken breast. Comes with rice, hummus, salad, pita bread, and garlic sauce -Yogurt drink -Baklava Chicken was flavorful but a bit too salty for me. But goes well with the rice. Love the citrus of the dressing for the salad. The garlic dip was bomb! Love that garlicky flavor! Pita bread was moist and soft. Hummus was standard. You can taste the mildness of the bean and nutty flavor. What I love to do and I'm sure that a lot of people do this. Is to take the pita bread.. lather the hummus, add the chicken, rice, and a bit of salad and roll it into almost a mediterranean spring roll. Bomb.com! The yogurt drink was creamy with a hint of salt flavor and a hint of sour. Not sweet. Not what I'm used to but not too bad! The baklava was good. Flaky layers with sugar and pistachio.

Great middle eastern food. Love the soup, kibble, grape leaves and tabbouleh salad. But I have to say they make a fantastic falafel sandwich that hits all the right flavor tones. The owner is a wonderful guy who makes most of the food himself while his daughter takes the orders. I have not yet tried the namesake dish after which the restaurant is named. But it's a priority on my next trip there.

We were new to the neighborhood and we were trying one restaurant per week, I'm so glad that we experienced this Restaurant first. The food was amazing. Flavors were intense and enjoyable. We did take out, but I suggest dining in. It's family owned and ran. The lady at the register was sweet and had a nice smile.

Good food, good service. I got the chicken shawarma plate. It's nice they give you hummus, rice and a little side salad. I really appreciate the side salad since I always struggle to get enough veggies in daily. The man who service us was very friendly and checked in on us to make sure we got what we needed. Good portions. I'll be back.

Dreaming about their garlic dip and sizzling garlic chicken! Did I feel like I could knock out a whole crew of vampires after? Absolutely. The chicken was well seasoned and cooked ... and not too spicy. The portion sizes are huge and a plate is big enough to share between two people (... and maybe a size of garlic dip). Definitely check this place out, even if it's a little out of the way. It's a pleasant surprise.

Wow. A truly mom and pop type place. I went late one evening and got a lamb gyro bowl and a chicken shawarma bowl to go. I already want to go back. The people working there were so friendly and genuine. Flavors off the charts. Portions are large. This place is legit! Update: We came back. Couldn't stay away so we drove 30 min from our hotel to eat here again! Beef shawarma bowl this time and it was amazing! I wish I lived in San Diego just for this restaurant.

Amazing food and service! Close to the college and nice shaded patio! Will definitely be back!!

Fattoush has been in the area for a long time and they aren't going anywhere. The food here is amazing, their service is on point and the prices are more than fair. The portions are huge and the food is always fresh. I usually come by in the evening for gyros. Dani, one of the ladies that works there, always seems to be the one taking care of me. She's always pleasant and efficient when taking our order over the phone. My go to is the gyro sandwich. It's overstuffed with meat. Every few bites some meat will fall out, this is what you want from you gyro. The lentil soup is also a go to. They're open late and the quality doesn't lack late at night. Always awesome. There's indoor and outdoor seating. But we always get our food to go. There's plenty of seating.

Small hole in the wall mediterranean restaurant. When I went with my boyfriend we were the only ones who ate in but many people came to pick up their orders to go. The food was pretty good. I got a sizzling garlic chicken plate. I really liked the tomato and garlic flavor of the food along with the sauce. The chicken was a little dry but the sauce kept it a little moist. Our plates also came with the appetizer of salad and hummus with pita bread. The plating of everything was wonderful! I would definitely come back here again to try other dishes!

WAOW. The food here is so good for a little local Mediterranean shop. The serving size was top notch and I cleaned the whole plate (I have a hearty appetite). When you dine in, you get pita and a side salad which was a plus. The rice is so buttery and delicious! They do only have bottled water tho so that will raise your bill if you request water when dining in. I think I would prefer taking it to go but the server was very nice. Not pictured was the lamb shank and that was def a huge chunk of meat and fall off the bone delicious. Parking was easy! Would def come back

I got the chicken and beef shawarma plates, they were both phenomenal and chock full of flavor. I devoured everything. Even the salad was good. The garlic sauce tastes like it's made in house and added extra zing to my tastebuds. I will return!

It's easy to drive by this place and miss it. It's a small restaurant and was slow when I went in for lunch. The food was good but I have other Mediterranean restaurants that are my favorites. The chicken shawarma plate was big and good easily be shared.

Used to come here all the time in college at State. Prices can't be beat. It was very nostalgic walking in ~5 years later. Nothing has changed. I love the wall decor, the TV blasting in the back and smell of freshly grilled chicken and kabobs. I always get the same order of Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Fries, and a can of Vimto. I also do a Yelp Check In to grab a piece of free Baklava. Food is great. Sauce is amazing and the powder on the fries are addicting. Service is always kind and friendly. I usually get mine to-go, but there is ample seating inside. This day, I took mine to-go, parked at State, and walked to the Student Union to enjoy.

Can't even believe I've never written a review lol this has been my place for years. I'm absolute in love with their garlic chicken dish. Very authentic. It's my fave place you guys rock! And thanks for your hours, sometimes I get off work a little later.

Nice little local place. Staff was very friendly Kebab was great, schwarma good as well. Plate prices a little high but still delicious.

Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in San Diego! Fattoush provides ultimate, authentic comfort food in a friendly, warm environment for incredibly fair prices. The babaganoush is my favorite dish here, but they also have great hummus, toum, muhammarah, falafel (not dry!), tea, and chicken shawarma. There is also easy parking, which is a plus.

Just the type of Mediterranean food I like. I have been coming here for almost 15 years and love their lunch and dinner menu. For lunch I like to grab a quick bite and order a gyros sandwich with fries. Dinner I order a plate with grilled chicken and kabob plate. The food is always cooked fresh and always love to dine in for dinner. I enjoy the vibe and it's not too crowded and a nice place to enjoy dinner. Definitely want some Mediterranean food give this place a shot love it.

Hole in the wall family run Lebanese restaurant. I came for lunch mid-week and was one of only 2 dine-in customers. I went for a full plate because I wanted to try their hummus. It was good, if not the best I've had. Kafta kebob, ground beef with middle eastern seasoning, garlic paste and a salad, rice and pita bread. Everything was tasty and fresh. The "mom" made my mint lemonade to order. My only complaint was that the "dad" sat with a friend, doing nothing except greeting me from his seat, while "mom" rushed around doing everything. I realize this may be a cultural thing, but as a woman, it was uncomfortable to watch.

It's not bad and not good! Hard to find parking, and food is not fresh! I order gyro sandwiches ( unfortunately, it's not fresh and they used Costco Gyro I like it but I will eat it at home in days I'm too lazy to cook!. I ask waiter if have a side for appetizers she said yes but she bring a plate and charge for one plate so they didn't have side. Hummus not fresh it's canned hummus , I'm making a lot hummus and I know if this fresh or canned ( taste sour and they adding a lot of oil on it ) overall I will save my time and $ and go another place.

Delicious food, reasonably priced with friendly service. What more can you ask for? I had the gyro plate which was tender and so flavorful. The pita was warm, soft, and fluffy, not hard and thin like some places. I will definitely be back!

Highly rated hole in the wall Mediterranean food place I had the privilege to try. I ordered a beef shawarma for takeout, which seems to be the more popular option since there's always one or two people coming in and out of the place and no one actually sitting down to eat. It was pretty good even for takeout! Comes with a salad and hummus as a side with 2 pita, as well as that delicious garlic sauce that goes well with literally everything. Cost about $20 since I came during dinner time, but good to know that there are lunch specials for cheaper prices. My only complaint is that the beef was just a touch dry, but still very flavorful and soft, not chewy and tough. Don't forget the free baklava with a Yelp checkin, which I almost forgot to do. It's got a sweet taste and is nicely layered. I would come again!

This is an adorable, family owned mediterranean restaurant. The food is to die for and my friends and I made it our go to place in college. Everyone is so sweet and the food will not disappoint, especially their white garlic sauce!

Great food! Love the ambience. The owners are super sweet & the food is very authentic. Can't miss the desert, the baklava is mouthwatering!

The food was not fresh. The garlic sauce was rotten tasting. I've made it homemade before and know it goes off after 3, 4 days. That's exactly what it tasted like. I was very disappointed. The rice was the best thing and even that was cold. It was like it was all old foods prepared some other day and reheated. I scoured the internet for good kebab in San Diego and this was not it. 2 stars because the service was nice but I will not eat here again sadly.

Everything is so impressive here. I searched on yelp one night, and found out this place in the little corner, they open still midnight, so it's perfect. I love the way they make the rice with yellow color, idk how, maybe with cumin or saffron. We always orders mix grill when they give you beef kabob, kafta, and chicken to try all the grill and it's so tasty. We usually came at night and there's only one old men cooking, so the food will take a bit but it's hot and fresh, so a little wait is nothing to compare to the delicious food you will eat later.

I highly recommend this place they definitely treat all their guest like family. The food is amazing. My wife ordered the vegetarian plate than I ordered the gyro wrap combo. It was delicious. I saw a lot of people leaving this place very happy afterwards. You should also try their garlic dip it was really good as well. The have one of the best customer service and quality Mediterranean food I have eaten at. I highly recommend this place to family and friends.

This is a small place and if you were not looking for it would be easy to miss. However, this is a places you don't want to miss!The food here is delicious ! The rice is aromatic fresh and cooked just right. The proteins are juicy, fragrant engulfed with flavor! My favorite is the lamb gyro meat! Very well seasoned Both in amount of seasoning and the way the seasoning is evenly dispersed throughout. There is no difference from bite to bite the quality is super consitent. There are few foods that have brought me this amount of joy and this place is one of them. The service feels very homey as if you were eating a family members house. They are attentive and so kind and do not skimp on their portions.

This place is a hidden gem. My wife and I randomly walked in not sure what to expect, but we were blown away. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. Everything we tried was delicious. My wife had the vegetarian plate and I had the chicken shawarma plate and we shared the lentil soup, we will be back for sure, and I would highly recommend.

Came here on my lunch break since they had a lunch special on their gyros. So glad I did as it was so DELICIOUS! This will be one of my new spots to hit up regularly. I recommend asking for a side of their garlic sauce if you LOVE garlic. Such a strong taste but also VERY good. I can't wait to try this place again.

amazing food, ordered the lamb shank and chicken kabob both of plates were CLEANED spotless. the service is impeccable the lady running the restaurant is super friendly and sweet. The inside itself is beautiful and makes you feel like you're in someones home. Arabic tea & mint lemonade are also necessary when coming here!

Excellent food and very friendly service! We love our neighborhood Mediterranean spot!

Don't be sleeping on this place. The food was delicious and authentic. It feels like your going over for dinner with family. There is limited seating, but overall the food was fantastic and staff was very friendly!

Amazing. Easily the best lamb shank I've ever eaten, and portions were enough to share. The mint lemonade is heavenly and not too sweet. Lovely staff and great service.

We had a lovely evening at this little spot. It's located at a split between roads in a toddler strip mall (4 or 5 stores?). Seems to perhaps be family run? Lovely woman waited on us. Food was authentic and pricing competitive. Mom was in heaven as she loves middle eastern food! Plenty of food when you order plates as she and dad did, with just the right size if you order a sandwich. Mom went all out ordering Arabic tea, falafel plate and lentil soup. The soup was nice and light unlike traditional American lentil soup. And she raved about the tea which included mint. She also enjoyed the falafel. Could tell she was in heaven given her huge smile. The hummus was good but not the same style she is accustomed to (have you seen the movie the hummus wars?) Dad had the mixed kaboabs plate. He's a tougher critic in general and felt it was good. He was very happy there was enough for lunch the next day! I had the gyro sandwich which hit the spot although I would have enjoyed a little more meat. Oh my gosh, the topper was the baklava which was out of this world delicious! Overall it was a nice night out which accomplished the goal of thanking mom for always preparing nutritious meals for us. Enjoyed being able to give back with a meal she thoroughly enjoyed!

Just professing my love (again) for Fattoush, outstanding kebab and hummus plates and lemonade. I'm always happy with my order. Worth every penny, and everyone working there seems so friendly. This is the coziest best place to go for a hearty meal during the cold weather too.

Busy which is a good sign. The service and food was excellent. Kofta Kabob and Gyro plates. Pleasantly surprised with small side salads, a spicy red dressing, pita and wonderful hummus. My date commented to the server how good the hummus tasted. When our meals arrived another gratis small plate of hummus arrived. The portions were a good large size. Everything was fresh, well spiced and just tasty. We will return.

I've driven by this restaurant many times, I'm so happy I finally took the time to stop by and give it a try! I ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich, which was so filling! The sandwich was overflowing with protein and was such an affordable price. The chicken was flavorful and tender, the most essential aspect of a good shawarma! I ordered to go and didn't have to wait long for the food to be ready. There are also seats inside if you would like to dine in too(: