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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in San Diego Reader. Updated August 2026.
Tahini Authentic Middle Eastern Street Food - Kearny Mesa
A Kearny Mesa counter for halal Syrian-style shawarma and from-scratch falafel.
Sahara Taste of the Middle East · Rancho San Diego
An East County counter devoted to naturally raised, hormone-free meat in its shawarmas and kabobs, and cheesy manakish.
Sadaf Restaurant | Persian Cuisine · Gaslamp Quarter
A downtown Persian kitchen for kebabs and albaloo polo, rice with dried cherries and chicken.