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Kearny Mesa · $22–38 · Ranked in 1 list
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Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine is a Kearny Mesa spot ranked #3 of 6 in our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego list, scoring 88/100 in our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego. Order the mixed grill for two. The most complete sit-down Lebanese menu in the city.
We scored Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine 88/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine reviewAladdin Mediterranean Cuisine is in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Kearny Mesa fills up early on sunny days.
Explore Kearny MesaOn our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego list, Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine lands at #3 of 6, just behind Bahia Restaurant (89/100) and ahead of Sufi Mediterranean Grill (86/100). Mama's Bakery & Lebanese Deli holds #1 with 92/100, so the gap is 4 points.
See the full Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego rankingAladdin Mediterranean Cuisine scores 88/100 against a best mediterranean restaurants in san diego field that averages 87.7, running from 85 at the bottom to 92 at the top. That puts it 0.3 points above the category average and ahead of 3 of the 5 other places we scored. It lands 3rd of 6, and the category leader is 4 points clear.
Judged criterion by criterion, Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine separates itself most on atmosphere (86/100 versus a 78.7 category average). Its softest showing is value at 84, 6 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for atmosphere, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | 91 | 89.2 | +1.8 |
| Consistency | 91 | 89 | +2 |
| Value | 84 | 90 | -6 |
| Atmosphere | 86 | 78.7 | +7.3 |
| Uniqueness | 84 | 83.7 | +0.3 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best mediterranean restaurants in san diego.
Kearny Mesa is dense enough that Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored at least six other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Hidden Fish (92/100 in our best sushi in san diego list) or K Sandwiches (92/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine scores 88/100 in our Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San Diego list (#3 of 6). It is strongest on experience (91) and consistency (91). The most complete sit-down Lebanese menu in the city.
Skip it if uniqueness matters most to you — that is its weakest category (84/100).
Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine is a good fit for mediterranean restaurants. Because it ranks #3 on our best mediterranean restaurants in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Kearny Mesa rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: Weekend evenings bring live music and belly dancing — call to confirm the schedule.
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Score 88/100 on this list's criteria · Order: Mixed grill for two · $22–38
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.
Local tip: Weekend evenings bring live music and belly dancing — call to confirm the schedule.
Scored with our ranking methodology — mediterranean-restaurants.
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