I Tried the BEST Middle Eastern Food in San Diego

Try my favorite bone broth Kettle & Fire! Get 20% off your order when you use my code GARETHEATS and click the link: https://kettleandfire.yt.link/E6a2fow Where can you find the best Mediterranean food in San Diego? In this episode of Gareth Eats, I'm on a mission to try three of the city's most beloved Middle Eastern restaurants, serving everything from authentic Syrian cuisine and freshly baked flatbreads to award-winning shawarma and legendary garlic sauce. If you're searching for the best Mediterranean restaurants in San Diego, incredible shawarma, kebabs, hummus, falafel, or authentic Lebanese and Syrian food, this food tour is for you. Our journey takes us to Mal Al Sham, Shawarma Guys, and Alforon—three local favorites that showcase why San Diego has one of the best Middle Eastern food scenes in California. Whether you're a longtime fan of Mediterranean cuisine or looking for your next great meal, these restaurants are must-visits. Which spot would you choose? Let me know in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe for more San Diego food adventures every week! Best Mediterranean Restaurants we visited in San Diego: 1. Mal Al Sham Mal Al Sham brings the flavors of Syria to San Diego with a menu built around traditional family recipes. Known for its charcoal-grilled meats, creamy hummus, freshly baked pita, and generous mezze platters, it's a neighborhood favorite for authentic Syrian comfort food. 2. Shawarma Guys What started as a humble food truck has become one of San Diego's biggest food success stories. Shawarma Guys is famous for its perfectly seasoned chicken and beef shawarma, loaded wraps and plates, and its addictive garlic sauce that has earned a loyal following across the city. 3. Alforon Alforon is one of San Diego's most respected Lebanese restaurants, celebrated for its handmade flatbreads baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. From lahmajoun and manakish to tender kebabs and house-made spreads, every dish highlights authentic Lebanese flavors and craftsmanship. Subscribe for more San Diego food adventures, hidden gems, restaurant reviews, taco tours, and local eats every week. ——— FOLLOW GARETH ——— Main Channel ►    / @garethleonard   GarethEats Channel ►   / @garetheats   Patreon ►   / garethleonard   Merch ► https://traveldeeper.shop ——— WATCH ANOTHER TRAVEL SERIES ——— Croatia ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-Croatia-... Egypt ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-Egypt-Se... Russia ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-Russia-S... Philippines ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-Philippi... Japan ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-Japan-Se... Brazil ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-Brazil-S... Australia ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-Australi... USA ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-USA-Series Mexico ► https://bit.ly/Travel-Deeper-Mexico-S... ——— WHO IS GARETH LEONARD? ——— Hi! My name is Gareth Leonard, an American Travel YouTuber with a passion for slow, meaningful solo travel. I have spent the past 15+ years traveling around the world while creating travel vlogs to help educate and inspire people to “Travel Deeper.” If you enjoy my work, please subscribe to this channel and turn on the notifications bell to stay up-to-date with my travel deeper adventures. Daily updates can also be found on my Instagram Stories (@garetheats), so if you’ve read this far, send me a DM with the “🦊” emoji so I know you’re a real one! Thanks for following along! 🙏 #SanDiego #MediterraneanFood #MiddleEasternFood #Shawarma #SyrianFood #LebaneseFood #Foodie #SanDiegoEats #FoodTour #GarethEats #foodlover