Mohammed Hussain (Moe)
Visited Alibaba in El Cajon and had a very enjoyable experience. The food was halal, flavorful and well-prepared, with generous portions and a good variety of dishes. Everything tasted fresh and authentic.
The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was casual and welcoming. Overall, it’s a solid spot for a satisfying meal, and I’d definitely return.
… moreAllie MM
We’ve eaten here before and the food was good, but today’s experience was absolutely disappointing. We ordered food for six people to go, and as we were eating our meal, my son found a big curly hair in his yellow rice.
My husband called the restaurant to let them know, and instead of apologizing, the person who answered was rude and even accused us of putting the hair there ourselves. His “solution” was to offer a discount next time, well, there will definitely be no next time.
What a shame. The food might have been good once, but the customer service and hygiene are clearly not. I do not recommend eating here.
… moreMichael
Great service. Great quality food. Traditional spices. LARGE portions. They have both Coke & Pepsi products. I got the two person family meal. WOW!
… moreKing Reviewer!
I love going here. I just went here for a quick late dinner with my daughter. Always nice people and good food. I highly recommend
… moreRuth Jones
A gem in El Cajon, CA. Food is delicious and authentic. Portions are huge. We had a big group so we opted for the Family Feast Trays. We had more than enough food for 14 hungry folks. Service was quick and friendly. Parking lot available although it fills up quickly.
… moreBianca O’Brien
We were greeted upon entering the restaurant and immediately sat down. The woman who was serving us was super friendly and made some recommendations for us. While we were waiting for our food, we saw the table next to us get this giant flatbread and we knew we had to try it. We ordered some and it came out pretty quickly; it was about as big as the table!! I loved the crispiness, but also the soft chewiness of the edges and it was delicious with the super smooth hummus.
The food was delicious and my plate was enough food that it fed me for three different meals!! I feel like the price was reasonable for the size of the portion and the service continued to be good throughout our meal. We would definitely come back and if you’re looking for delicious Middle Eastern food in a relaxed, laid-back environment with good service, this is a great place to go!
… moreNon-of your business
I ordered the whole grilled fish from Ali Baba Restaurant and it was amazing! The fish was huge (around 4 lbs) and cooked perfectly. They also served fresh bread that was absolutely delicious. This wasn’t my first time here and it definitely won’t be my last always a great experience!
… moreJose P.
The entrance is really cute with ethnic tapestry and artwork it transports away from the busy city life. I went on a Sunday around noon and it wasn’t busy. There is plenty of free parking. The food was nit spicy which is great for my IBS. The portions are big and the bread is huge. I ordered a half order of an entre and was not able to finish it.
… moreAhmed Awad
The owner himself was so rude and disrespectful. These people think they can act this way because theres no one else but them in El Cajon. Theres so much better places and respectful out there. The owner is disgusting. This place will fall down in no time, I would never have came here if Mal Alsham was open. Just a tip for the owner to teach you some manners, you should treat your customers as your guest at home. I don’t think you’re rude to your guests at home, we’re your guests. Have some respect for your customers.
Very musty inside the restaurant and tables are sticky. Got disgusted.
Service: 0/10
Food: 2/10
Vibe: 2/10
… moreAli
Its yummy, so friendly and really yummy. My favorite is chicken tikka, so tinder and juicy ☺️
Make sure to ask for fresh bread
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