Tahini Authentic Middle Eastern Street Food - La Jolla, California

Cynthia

Absolutely the best middle eastern food I have had in SD!! Build your own so it makes it perfect for picky eaters 🤣

Nicholas P.

Easily one of the best dining options on campus. Food is excellent is pretty authentic (the hummus and falafel is particularly good). The staff is super friendly and the service is great. Five floors up in this building is a huge patio with an ocean view, one of the best spots to eat and hang out on campus. Highly recommend!

Justin

Food is absolutely fantastic, can’t stress that enough. But the prices and the wait times are pretty ridiculous. I understand when it’s the lunch rush, but I’ve been a lot during off hours and the food is still taking about a half hour every single time, when there’s no other orders ahead of me. Also 2 pitas and a side of fries for two people shouldn’t be $40

Sequoia A.

Tahini is the best restaurant to work with for fresh and delicious catering. Raz was able to help with the order I placed and was extremely helpful. They ensured all the food was fresh and hot upon arrival. They were even able to provide delivery to us directly and ensured everything was properly labeled. I look forward to using their services in the future and would recommend them to everyone possible. 11/10 experience!

Allie

I haven’t eaten at this location yet but I ordered delivery a few times. I am in love with this food!! One of my favorite creations is rice, chicken, siracha tahini sauce; garlic sauce, pickled cucumber, pickled beet, red onion and parsley mix. It’s just too delicious for words 😉 The combination possibilities are endless too! This place has quickly become one of my all time favorite restaurants!

Algwyn Q.

I came in today and Raz was amazing. It was my first time coming in and I was kind of nervous but he made me feel welcomed. I got the Pita sandwich with chicken Shawarma and it was delicious. Highly recommend to check this place out!

Dawn

If you like fresh, delicious food that is full of flavor, you have to try this place! I love the pitas and the rice bowls. I frequent the Clairemont Mesa restaurant too, and I am in love with their food. Like, think about it all the time kind of love.

This is on the UCSD campus, so it's open Mon- Fri and outdoor seating only. Its a gorgeous area and there is an underground parking garage. The staff is so friendly and happy it filled up my Soul too.

I got a bowl with Rice + Steak + Sriracha Tahini + Garlic Sauce + Pickled Turnips + Pickled Cucumbers + Parsley Mix + Onions. I love how you can customize the bowl or pita and have so many possibilities. I never thought I would like pickled vegetables on a rice bowl, but wow is it good. I also love a Pita + Steak + Toasted Almonds + Parsley Mix + Cilantro Tahini. The chicken has been great too.

Another new favorite is fries on the pita! I got: Steak, Cilantro Tahini, Garlic Sauce, pickles, onions, shredded cheese and fries. It was like a unique burger but better. Yum.

I am such a sauce person, and their sauces make me so happy. Cilantro Tahini...who knew? I am also such a flavor person. You can certainly get this as plain as you want. But, I want to ramp up the flavor anywhere else. Here, it's like BAM. I seriously do the happy dance with every bite.

I have gotten to know the owners. They are such excellent people with a passion for their food! And, I love supporting a business when I know they are good people. These boys are the best!

Thanks for another delicious meal.

Allie L.

Wow the food was amazing! I love how it uses fresh and simple ingredients. It’s so hard to find nowadays, on top of that, the taste is super.

Edit: went back for dinner last night, since it was slow the staff were talking and laughing while preparing food. One even wiped their face/ nose with their sleeve. ..Food came out less stellar and not warm. Wish they would at least wear masks. Hygiene may be a concern.