Chrissy B
Sahara is my absolute favourite Jordanian/Middle Eastern restaurant in Albuquerque! I have been eating there for almost 20 years at all of their locations and still frequent the Central/University one The most. Helen and her family are so kind and talented and I’m grateful to know them. The chicken shawarma plate is my top choice and they have the best homemade pistachio baklava in town. The meats are all fresh and succulent, the rice is fluffy and perfect texture, the veggie dishes are exceptional, and the jallab and blueberry pomegranate teas are unique and flavorful. Love love love this place and can’t recommend it enough. They also have Dubai chocolate!
… moreWarman Hall
This is hands down one of the best Middle Eastern places I’ve been to in quite some time! We were visiting from out of town and are only slightly familiar with Middle Eastern cuisine. The cuisine was new to most of our group, but everything the group tried turned out to be fantastic. I highly recommend the shawarma sandwich,hummus and of course you have to get some of the Dubai chocolate! I enjoyed the visit so well. I went back a day later to get a Turkish coffee and ladyfingers.
… moreDanny Lindsey
We have been to the middle east and this food was delicious. The service was good, the philathelphel and bahama’s media chicken lamb.It was all delicious. We’re coming back. They had dubai chocolate.That was the best i’ve ever had.
… moreTravel N’ Wander
Labna, Baba Ghanouj, Lebanese Plate, Greek Gyro Sandwich, Turkish Coffee.
This is my 2nd visit to Sahara. Just like the first time, the food was excellent, the service friendly and the restaurant was clean. Consistency is key and Sahara does not disappoint. Highly recommend.
… moreJess
I’ve been craving some delicious Gyro meat, Tzatziti & basmati rice, so here I am! The service was absolutely wonderful, VERY friendly staff! The food, oh man, it cured my cravings! Everything came out beyond delicious!!!
… moreGinger Grider
This is an amazing place to eat. Middle Eastern cuisine that is fresh flavorful and delightful. My favorite place to eat when I am in Albuquerque. If you haven’t tried it you definitely should. The veggie plate is to die for.
… moremolly pruitt
Really delicious! definitely will be coming back to try more! Wish there was music playing inside though but who cares when you’re eating good
… moreJohn Visnauskas
Tasty baba ganouj and French fries. Pleasant Staff. Fairly priced.Clean, comfortable place very near UNM on Central. Plenty of plant based options.
… moreGilad Isak
Tasty skewers, but falafel a little bland in my honest opinion. Not a full service restaurant, but you place your order and pickup your food at the counter. Silverware also picked up at the counter, but wasn’t that clean. But overall good experience and will go back.
… moreEric M
I’ve been to Sahara twice this week. It’s outstanding food with amazing flavor. I’ve had the Gyro twice and each time it was perfectly consistent. The warm pita, well seasoned meat, tangy tatziki was perfection on a cold day. Dubai chocolate is too good.
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