Alquds Mediterranean Grill and Grocery

Al-Qud's Mediterranean Grill & Grocery on Montgomery Boulevard NE, run by the Abdeljalil family, earned Gil Garduno's highest Extraordinary rating. On the Levantine side the hummus is creamy and garlicky under a dusting of sumac, the falafel crisp outside and moist within, and the dolmas and tabbouli are made from scratch, all scooped up with the house-baked pita Gil Garduno called the best in New Mexico. Order the vegetarian extravaganza platter of dolmas, falafel, tabbouli, hummus, and baba ghanoug, and add a lamb shawarma.

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Al-Qud's Mediterranean Grill & Grocery on Montgomery Boulevard NE is run by Mohammad Abdeljalil and his two sons in a converted bank building. Gil Garduno gave it his highest Extraordinary rating. On the grill side, the shish kabob platter, lamb shawarma over hummus, and chicken tawook with garlic sauce stand out, with the house-baked pita Gil Garduno called the best in New Mexico. Order the lamb shawarma platter and the shish kabob, and take home a box of the pistachio baklava.

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