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Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine Review
Last updatedRanked #3 of 6 in Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego
The most complete sit-down Lebanese menu in the city.
Score breakdown
- Experience91/100
- Consistency91/100
- Value84/100
- Atmosphere86/100
- Uniqueness84/100
The verdict on Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine
Ranked #3 of 6 — 88/100 in our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego coverage
Aladdin has been a Convoy-area fixture for decades with a broad Lebanese menu and reliable grill work. It handles large groups better than almost anything in the category.
What to order at Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine
Across our coverage the recommendation is consistent: Mixed grill for two.
Weekend evenings bring live music and belly dancing — call to confirm the schedule.
Is Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine worth the price?
Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine sits at $22–38 — the budget band for this category. Nothing else we ranked in this category lands in the same price bracket, so the comparison is against cheaper or pricier alternatives rather than a like-for-like rival.
Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine FAQ
Is Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine expensive?
Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine is priced at $22–38, which puts it in the budget band for this category. There is no other option at the exact same price point on the same list, so treat it as its own bracket.
Is Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine worth it?
It scores 88/100, 0.3 points above the 87.7 average for its list. That's a solid recommendation within the category.
What should I order at Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine?
We recommend the Mixed grill for two.
What else is nearby Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine?
Hidden Fish (92/100 in our best sushi in san diego list) and K Sandwiches (92/100 in our best banh mi in san diego list) are also ranked in the same neighborhood, so it's easy to pair a visit.
What works
- Strong experience — scored 91/100 in our ranking
- Strong consistency — scored 91/100 in our ranking
- Top-3 finish out of 6 spots we scored in this category
Know before you go
- Weekend evenings bring live music and belly dancing — call to confirm the schedule.
The full review
Aladdin has been a Convoy-area fixture for decades with a broad Lebanese menu and reliable grill work. It handles large groups better than almost anything in the category.
On our weighted scale it earns 88/100 — good for #3 of 6 places we evaluated for best mediterranean restaurants in san diego. We eat at the places we rank, pay full price for what we order, and re-score when a kitchen, chef or menu changes.
What to order at Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine
Mixed grill for two
Price: $22–38
How we scored Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine
Every score on this page comes from the same editorial rubric we apply to the whole category: experience, consistency, value, atmosphere, uniqueness. The criteria are weighted toward what matters most in the category, compared against every other place we ranked in the same list rather than against an abstract ideal. We eat at the places we rank, pay full price for what we order, and re-score when a kitchen, chef or menu changes. Scores are editorial judgments rather than aggregated user ratings.