Reviews of Alquds Mediterranean Grill and Grocery. (Restaurant) in Albuquerque (New Mexico).

Alquds Mediterranean Grill and Grocery

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Middle Eastern restaurant

5555 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Alquds Mediterranean Grill and Grocery

L Touch

Quiet area and plenty of parking! Customer service was great! He made me feel like home! I got a gyro with rice and salad about 18 bucks. The food wasn’t as good as the customer service. The gyro meat was dry, salty and tasted old. The rice was cooked good wasn’t under or overcooked. The salad was good it had flavor, the greens was fresh and crispy and the cucumber and tomatoes, it’s just a little too oily for me. I really like the customer service just not the food. My lips didn’t smack at this joint overall great customer service and food not so good.

Thor Peterson

Food was amazing! If your having a need for some middle eastern food come here. Lamb was tender and flavorful. Portions are generous and somewhat in line with prices. Market attached also has plenty of options for cooking.

Lee G

I had the falafel platter and while most falafel I’ve had out tends to be dry, theirs was fresh and moist. The hummus was delicious and definitely didn’t skimp on the tahini; it was the most prominent flavor. The pita was a bit stale and the rice was bland but the staff were awesome and my meal-to-go was served up in less than 10 minutes. I’m most excited about the grocery section; for only $8.49 I got a 26 oz jar of their decadent honey with nuts! 🤤 I’ll be back for a big bag of non-gmo rice 🌾

Julie Kahn

Trust me, the food here is wonderful. And our expectations were high, as we've had wonderful, home-cooked Arabic food many times. I've also made several Arabic dishes. There is a "legit" chef in that kitchen that knows what she's/he's doing. 😊👍 The prices are entirely reasonable, too. We got the food to go, but the person who took our order was friendly and helpful. And the food came out quickly (we enjoyed grocery shopping while we waited) and piping hot. Whole family loved it.

JT Mitchell

Fantastic value. 5/5 on that aspect. The vegetarian plate includes 2 grape leaves, two falafel, rice, salad, baba ghanoush, hummus, and two pitas. The hummus was creamy and tasted fresh. It was very salty though. The salad is good but got kind of old after a few bites honestly. Rice was solid with a nice flavor. My favorite was the baba ghanoush and falafel. Will be back for more if that. Also bought some dates and tea from the store area.

Austin Loeppke

Food is always excellent, the staff are pleasant and helpful. Try different things on the menu, all of it is good. Best hummus I have ever had, I only buy hummus from them now. Grocery has a good selection and is a great resource for stuff you can't normally find at a big retailer.

Helen Wesley

This place is a hidden treasure. Glad we found it! Friendly staff, food (and the Coffee) is exceptional, and the grocery section has items not found in regular chain supply stores which is a plus for me now that I've been learning to cook Greek dishes.

Gary Bodman

Went in for a late lunch, we've never been here before, but love Middle Eastern food. The restaurant is off to one side of the specialty grocery store. Booth tables were long each side of a long narrow room separated from the store by glass. I had a beef kabob, chicken plate with rice and a Greek salad, my lunch guest had chicken shawarma with rice and a house salad. We had dolmas for starters. The salads were fresh with a good homemade dressing, the dolmas had to be the best I've ever had in Albuquerque, definitely not the ones shipped overseas in glass jars. The entres were good, nicely marinated meats, but with kabobs I've had better where they are cooked over an open flame and delivered fresh to your table. These were dried out and though the flavor was delicious the texture just wasn't there. We had the best pistachio baklava for dessert with hot mint tea. I would have rated this restaurant 5.0 for appetizers and dessert and 4 for main dishes.

A Thought

Love this place! Bountiful portions, great tasting food, well stocked grocery! It's my new meet up place to have lunch! Try it...you won't be disappointed!

Luke Fields

I’ve been eating this amazing food for over 10 years now and love and appreciate the quality more and more each year. Portions are huge now, and if you can, go in to sit down and eat and finish with Arabic coffee and a piece of baklava. Also all of the salads are amazing and delicious, but the Alquds Salad with delicious tahini is not to be missed.

Tanzeel Merchant

This place is just excellent. Really really great owners and service. The food is excellent. The best falafel I’ve ever had and the best babaganoush too. Their platters for 4 or 6 people are a great deal with lots of choice for everyone. Great selection of vegetarian and meat dishes too. If you don’t know what to order just ask for help. They also have a thriving takeout business and a great market with some great middle eastern spices, teas and provisions.

Rob Saxton

Wonderful in-house made Greek food. My veg platter was bounteous… best salads of several varieties in the area, delicious falafel, warm fresh dolma, great bread & baba ganoush, hummus. Chicken shawarma was incredible! Nice desserts, especially the pistachio baklava. Definitely recommend!

Nathan Miller

I have only been once but will definitely be returning. Traditional Palestinian recipes made from scratch in house. Everything was fresh and delicious.

Ang Rivas

I have tried so many things here! The people are wonderful and super welcoming and the food is authentic and fresh and very reasonably priced. You can easily get a lunch portion out of it if you have some self restraint (which I've mostly lacked). I would definitely go with the fattoush salad. Zesty and the fried pita gives a great crunch. The chicken and lamb shawarma are at the top of my list. Gyros are also legit. You'll want extra hummus for everything. I also tried the chicken tawook and beef shawarma and while there was certainly nothing wrong with it, it wasn't enough to steer me away from the shawarma plates that I have chosen nearly every time I've gone. I'm not big on sweets bug I've treated others to the baklava and I've heard great things! OH! I almost forgot. Iced mint tea. Flavorful and refreshing. With generous and prompt refills.

stefanie ambrose

Absolutely the best food ever!! It's my first stop when I come into town. I crave it when I am away. Wonderful friendly staff and consistent fresh, delicious, dinning!! 6 out of 5 stars ;)

Daniel

Love to have these types of options available. The baklava was yummy, lots of authentic food from the middleeast,

Reagan Garner

Large portions, fair prices! The mint tea, tabbouli salad, hummus, pita, and chicken shawarma platter was more than enough for one person. Excellent!

Liana Martinez

I've been coming here for 10 years. It's the best middle eastern food in the southwest forsure. I love the lamb shawarma platter.

Arjun Davis

One of my favorite lunch spots! The sandwiches are to die for I'm never dissatisfied. The grocery is also great. They have many things you can't find at Smiths or Walmart, great selection of spices and prices are very fair too, I come here to buy my huge jug of olive oil can't beat the price or quality anywhere else! Staff is ALWAYS very polite

Amal Jaser-Thornburg

We were in Albuquerque a few months ago and found this place by accident. We ordered the chicken and beef shawarma and they were excellent. Passing through Albuquerque again, I wanted to stop by for the Al Ard olive oil (The best olive oil in the universe). We ordered shawarma again and tried the lamb this time. The food was even better than I remembered. I will definitely stop by every time we drive through Albuquerque.

Robert Miller

The lamb shawarma is awesome. Also the Arabic coffee is a great pairing. Prices are great, lunch for 2 and drinks under $25.00. Thanks for the wonderful lunch!

Sal

Awesome family owned experience. The wait staff is extremely friendly. The baklava is a must!

Michael Wallis Jr

Exactly what I was looking for. Awesome sandwich and fresh cut fries. Great service. Very reminiscent of all the great Middle Eastern restaurants in Detroit.

Mat L

Excellent small market/restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious....high quality. Service is friendly and inviting....glad to have finally experienced.

Diana L

awesome schawarma and falafel and great hot sauce. iced mint tea. small baba ganoush and 2 sandwiches for $20. i’ll be running back !

Brandi S

I tried out Al-quds today for the first time on the reccomendation of a friend and not only was the food delicious but the customer service was excellent. This was my first time ever having Shawarma so I wasn't sure what to expect but it was so good. I got the beef Shawarma special which comes with french fries, baklava and a medium soda for $9.99. Shawarma might be one of my new favorite foods! The baklava was the best that I've had in Albuquerque so far. The french fries were perfectly salted and peppered. The customer service was beyond anything I could have expected. I went with my two-year-old son and he was super anxious wanting to run aroundwhile we were waiting for our take-out but I didn't want him to get into the groceries that were on the shelves so I held him in my lap. The young man that was manning the cash register brought us a lollipop while he was on his way to help two other customers. My son immediately got distracted by the lollipop. I offered to pay for the lollipop but he declined saying that he had been taught that "if we take care of the children the children will take care of us". He was so sincere and so kind in his actions . No matter how the food was, I would still have become a regular customer simply because he gave such good customer service. As it is, the food is delicious!

Jamie Douglas

Love the people and the food!! Always smiling and everything is always delicious. The dolmas are absolutely amazing, don't go without trying them. Our favorite stop for lunch.

Al Lucero Jr.

Awesome food! Great customer service. Very friendly atmosphere. I really enjoy eating here a lot!!

Waun M

The lamb shawarma sandwich wasn't bad, just wasn't a fan of the pita bread or falafels.

LP. Fitness & Health LLC

Best Part it’s Locally owned, great atmosphere and friendly service. Great Menu, fresh ingredients and tastes amazing. We typically split a shawarma platter, with rice and a large side of hummus. We love all their salads, and the falafel’s are the best in town. If you are a coffee lover like me try their hot arabic coffee, its like an espresso but with more flavor and kick. Don’t forget to take an order of in house baklava, the pistachio is my fav.

M

We visited Alquds and ordered takeout for lunch. I tried the chicken shawarma salad. It tasted fresh and was a very good portion. While we were waiting we browsed the aisles and they have a good selection of middle eastern groceries.

Dan Gates

Love Alquds. A wide variety of foods, tea, coffee, spices. They also have the best hummus.

Pocket Bug (Pocket.sized.bug)

Suer yummy, and friends staff!

Aziz Mohamed

Had the Dolma. Great with the smooth and creamy humus. It's a smaller restaurant featuring good food at a very affordable price. We were surprised by the size of servings and when we saw our check, WOW! Definitely worth going there. There's also a grocery store attached so I can actually by the ingredients along with some marinades, chocolates; saw some things I remember having as a kid.

KittyMomma89

Me and my husband came here for shawarma. Their lamb shawarma is delicious!! We had it with rice and in a sandwich, both ways it was amazing! We also the falafels with dipping sauce and tabouli, yum! And we finished the night with the best baklava I have ever eaten in my life!! Highly recommend.

Michael Kendrick

Tried this place for the first time today during my lunch break. The service was great and they were very quick to process my order. I ordered the gyros plate with rice and tabbouleh salad to go. It also came with a piece of pita. I'm no connoisseur, so all I can do is compare it to other similar restaurants at which I've also eaten. The tabbouleh was the best I've ever had--some places do it halfheartedly, but this place does it well. Rice is pretty invariant across restaurants--it's rice fortified with B vitamins. The gyros deserve special mention. When I order gyros in a non-sandwich format, I typically come across two different types depending on where I'm eating. Some people (e.g. Sahara & two restaurants near UNM I'll decline to name) slice the rotisserie meat into broad, thin sections like a soft, greasy lunch meat. Some people (e.g. Alqud's, The Kasbah) slice off smaller shavings that are crispy on the outer edge with a moist/greasy part too. I happen to like both, but the latter is better, which is why I was happy to find Alqud's does it that way. The pita was good, but, sort of ironically, while I like my gyros a little crispy instead of soft, I like my pita almost fluffy instead of having a little tooth to it. I'm probably atypical in that regard. The portions were generously sized as well. I feel like I got a good value for my money. Would definitely eat here again.

dc dela cruz

Outstanding place to eat!!! Serving size is enough and it was delish.

Erin Semler (Sakeittome)

Good food, friendly staff. Typical Mediterranean offerings done well. Their pistachio baklava was amazing. There is also a grocery attached that had some nice offerings.

Brian V

Edit: I've been back a few times since my initial visit, still not a fan of the tazitki, but everything else they have is great. The Shwarma is some of the best I've had. Gave them back their will earned stars. Stopped in for lunch. The place was crazy busy, but seemed understaffed. Everyone I had contact with was super nice and apologetic for how long everything took (not very long actually), but I did have to take it back to office instead of eating in their sit down dining room. As for the food, I had a gyro combo and an order of hummus. The hummus was great. They only give one pita bread with it and I did run out of bread before hummus tho 😔. The gyro meat was good as were the fries. They lost me with the tzatziki sauce tho. Usually my favorite part of the meal it was less a sauce and more of a pile of diced cucumbers. Mounds of them. Everywhere. It kinda ruined the whole gyro for me. Maybe you're into cucumber City and this would be a selling point? I'll try them again in a few months when I have more time to dine & hopefully they'll be in a bit more of a groove. I'll probably order something without tzatziki tho.

Hannah Frisch

So so so good. Our family shared the dolmas (YUM), a chicken Schwarma sandwich, a gyro meat platter with tabouli and hummus, and baklava. Chicken sandwich and dolmas were some of the best we’ve had stateside. Pita nice and fluffy, excellent customer service too!

Daniel McConnell

The gyro sandwich was delicious. It is a good sized gyro with plenty of meat and good amount of tzatziki sauce. The pita bread was soft and the hummus was good as well.

Patrick Joiner

We ordered the Gyro platter with rice and Chicken Shawarma Platter with hummus. We also ordered Dolmes. The chicken, hummus and dolmes were pretty good. Portions were pretty good as well. The salad was good although, I had to remove various pieces of brown/wilted lettuce and the dressing was very different tasting. The pita was very dry. For the appetizer and 2 platters it $35 which I find kinda high. We usually always go to Jasmine's Cafe but it's so far to drive , we decided to try here instead. I really regret that decision, Jasmine's is so much better& totally worth the drive.

Brittany Archuleta

Great food and friendly staff.

Madea Njd

I tried shawrma before it was good Came next time they are closed, and its not mentioned in google maps. They also don’t answer the phone to make sure if they’re open.

Martha Verzosa

Wonderful food that is plentiful! Ordered Chicken Shawarma salad ,and it satiated my big appetite. Also had pistachio baklava which was moist, had a great texture and was not overly sweet with a nice floral flavor . I enjoyed this meal tremendously!!!!

James Breiding

Such good food, I've been shopping at the store and ordering food since I started looking for some delicious local hummus a few years back. Would and do recommend to lots of friends and family!

Niccoli Scalice

Alquds is a very unique place. It's in an old bank building which still has pneumatic transport tubes on the outside and a vault on the inside. The grocery selection is very unique, and you can find really good stuff like lavash bread, date maamoul cookies, canned dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), saffron, dried and canned chickpeas, dried lentils, teas, Mediterranean spices, and many other hard to find things. They are also a restaurant and offer dine-in or carry-out options. The food is good, and the prices are pretty much on par with similar places.

mary wilks

Tonight was my first time at this great place and I will definitely be back. Great food, very fresh. Friendly staff and owner. Quick service. Generous portions and the best falafel I’ve ever had

Rachel Petroff

I love it. Their hummus is fabulous! As well as their lamb shwarma

Donna

We ordered the Vegetarian Platter and the Vegetarian Extravaganza. Such excellent flavor, so delicious! Love the tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, dolmas, rice, hummus, falafel, and fresh soft pita. Can't wait to try more menu items. Also the grocery store is neat and so clean. Love the great selection of legumes and fruit spreads at ideal prices. Staff is helpful and courteous too.

deborah rhynes

So blessed to have this store in my neighborhood 💓 Great fresh grocery options and a resturant...love the baklava!

Pinky Funmuffin

Fantastic food! And the people who work there are always awesome! Try their falafel. Super good!

John Roth

Delicious authentic Mediterranean food! Great selection.

CHOSEN ONE

Excellent place to eat. Staff is polite, food comes out hot and fresh and tastes superb.

Liota G W

Delicious falafel pita sandwich. Succulent dates.

Corey Garcia

Alquds aka San Pedro mart *old name* is the finest dining establishment in all of New Mexico. Great authentic middle eastern food. Every time I come in I am greeted and felt as if I am Apart of their family. Don’t get me started on the food...Delicious. I recommend 10/10. Moe Kahala great job!

Karen Bachman

This is a fun place to eat and shop. Thier food is very tasty.

Kay C

Been coming here for years, the whole family has always been so nice and helped me pick cool items to try. I love dining I or taking out. The two sons always give me great service. Thank you

Kenneth Ingham

Amazing Middle Eastern food. Hummus, shawarma, and recently-added gyros. This is a locally-owned hole-in-the wall restaurant with all the good things you associate with that type of restaurant. My only complaint is that I would like whole-wheat pita. They tried it, but not enough people bought to make it worth doing. If the restaurant is not enough, they also have a small grocery store selling middle eastern imported foods. This is one of my regular places to get lunch, and I have introduced several people who have all been happy with their food.

Sue Rogers

I can’t emphasize enough how good this is. The food from the restaurant is really good and they’re very fast. The market has amazing products and it’s overall just a great place

David S.

Amazing, the freshest, tastiest middle eastern menu within literally hundreds of miles. Service can be a bit slow because everything is made to order (!), usually by one very hardworking chef. But it is worth the wait. Atmosphere is, well, you're eating in a mini-mart, but who cares when the food is the best around.

aianinfusion

My boyfriend and I wanted gyros. We stopped by this place, randomly...this has to be the best hummus I have ever had! The pita bread is fresh. Excellent customer service, they brought our food and drink fast and kept our drinks topped off. We ordered the Greek salad and the family size gyros plate. It was amazing. We will be back!!! 5 stars!!!

Emmanuel Momjian

Excellent food and service. Sandwiches made with fresh pita bread baked daily. Also their falafel is the best!

Joni Roberta

Same great food as before in a bigger, newer building

ronley mill-hoss

My son and I decided to try a place we had never been to for his Birthday lunch, EXCEEDED our expectations! Very helpful with menu suggestions, and the Greek coffee was AMAZING! I purchased a pound to go! We will return every chance we get! Friendly, efficient and great service, not to mention affordable options with plentiful portions!

Kevin Castanuela

Amjad was amazing and attentive. He was able to run the grocery side and check on us frequently. The food was amazing. I will definitely be back here. Especially to eat and then shop around the store. Thank you Amjad for your wonderful service and thank you to the cooks for the amazing meal.

Barbara Boyd

Food was excellent. My friend ordered it for my birthday.

E H

I usually come for the groceries; there are many items I haven’t been able to find elsewhere. I have also picked up food to go from the restaurant and it was great! Whether you need hard to find ingredients at reasonable prices or you want some good Mediterranean food, or both, you can’t go with wrong with Alquds.

Missa K

Authentic Greek food. Really flavorful, my first visit was yesterday but will definitely not be my last.

Mazen Alfuraih

Hospitality & Generosity in real delicious Palestinian food 🍱

Rob P (Relentless)

We arrived close to closing, yet we enjoyed a full leisurely dinner. The managers remained late to accommodate us.

Lil Rose-Wilen

This place is freaking amazing. Everything is so fresh and well-seasoned! The family who works here are super friendly and everyone should give them big tips!! Highlights: the baba ganoush, the lamb shawarma, and the fatoush salad. I’ve eaten here several times and will keep coming back! They have good corona practices and I felt safe eating inside. Also a very fun grocery store with middle Eastern spices and ingredients that are not easy to find elsewhere.

Victoria Hastings

This place has great food and an awesome little store. The lamb was delicious and they gave me a pretty big portion. I thought it was very fresh and had great flavor. I would even go back just for the hummus. The store is so worth checking out because they have a great variety of stuff that I have never seen.

Fredrick palmer

The best Palestinian food in ABQ. Always prompt service and friendly. I love the market section of the restaurant. I always find something new to try and can bring my favorites home. Prices are very fair for the great quality food.

Matthew Hodges

Always a good place for lunch. I've been coming here for many years. I usually order the Falafel Special. I've tried their other items as well and it's just as good. All in all top notch service, friendly staff, and amazing food.

Mrs Amanda Hall

I've just discovered this place and if you haven't I highly recommend trying it out the people in there are really nice in fact even the customers were really nice and they have some of the best food frozen or not as do I have not as well highly recommend trying it out

Ramsey Kane (Ramsey K)

Probably the freshest food I’ve had in a while. Everything homemade and you can taste the love in every dish. Very good price for how much food you get. Would highly recommend for those that crave Mediterranean food

Arturo Rivera-Cota

Pro... it's tasty, good portions, hummus is great Con... every time the chicken breast has been a bit too dry, so I just had to find something else.

Leo

Delicious food, friendly staff,nice portions, and moderate prices. Great place to eat and also shop.

Cameron Black

I can't give this enough stars. Every time i order, its out sooner than expected, and tastes absolutely perfect. The whole crew that works there are very polite and make my day much better after leaving.

E Eke

Best family ever runs this gem, best pitas, and hummus in the whole world! Chicken shawarma EVERYDAY! My kids eat every single bite of these generous helpings, and food should make you this happy everywhere

Hot Potato

One of, if not my absolute favorite restaurant in ABQ. I feel like every time I go, which is at LEAST once a month, I enter someone's home. The owners are always working hard and the wait staff is always cracking jokes and in a good mood. Every time I go I also try to order something different and I am never disappointed! All the food is cooked wonderfully and is so flavorful. The prices are very good as well and I always feel like I get so much great amazing food for my money, especially when compared to more popular restaurants in ABQ. I've never had a bad meal or a bad time here. Their in-store market is also very nice. My favorite thing to buy is their spice packs so I can spice up my own cooking at home. And I never ever forget to get my baklava to go. Thank you Alquds!

Kay

The food here is sooo good and the service is great. Really delicious hummus and lamb; even their olive oil is high quality. Their pita is uniquely fluffy and wonderful, I've never had anything like it anywhere else. There is also a small grocery section with mainly Middle Eastern foods at decent prices.

Jonathan Hollinger

Another hidden gem located in the heart of Albuquerque. It was once a bank and now it is home to an Eastern market and eatery. The ambience is mediocre, but the owners are fantastic. If you eat there a few times you'll probably get to experience the unique sense of humor. Places like this make being a foodie fun and worthwhile. I forget the exact name for the Mediterranean coffee is outstanding.

mad zax

Great authentic Mediterranean food. Go there for the food. Good portions, good selection. Well prepared. Sometimes a little understaffed but you wont go home hungry. Good value and the best hummus ever. There is also a grocery stocked with fresh Mediterranean food. Get some Tabule to take home. They make the best. We do lunch there regularly. This place is about the food, not the ambiance.

Daniela Azul

This wonderful restaurant fed the ICU nurses and staff at SRMC and it was AMAZING! I had a gyro and a super fresh salad with a vinaigrette that was delicious. Thank you so much for your generosity and support ❤ I will return again and again, it was sooooo good. The hummus and pita bread was super fresh and tasty too. Highly recommend!

Jesse Bravo

Another edit: still amazing, finally went back after quarantine era and service is better than ever. Food same high quality, prices still decent!!! Thank you Al Qud’s. Amazing grocery and food!!!! Edit: still good, very good, amazing!!! Its real awesome, it's in an old bank, you just have to check it out, the coffee is very unique, tremendous salads and hummuses. Everything good, great for vegetarians and carnisaurs alike!! Just really check it out if you like middle eastern food, now!!!

Amanda Soberon

I liked this place because they have great Mediterranean food but after calling to place an order for pick up which I have done a few times now the man i spoke to was rude and told me he could not substitute salad instead of rice, even if it cost extra. He was immediately abrupt about it. Weird considering I've done this before with no problem. Did not get a friendly vibe and am unsure if their menu options change depending on who is working. Quick way to lose a customer.

Rebecka Connick

I have been going to San Pedro Mart for many years. The well portioned meals are DELICIOUS and fresh. They have the best homemade pitas and hummus around! I love the home-style atmosphere and of course the family who runs the store/ restaurant always provide friendly and courteous service. I highly recommend San Pedro Mart to any one looking for a great meal or just friendly service while you pick up a few grocery needs. <3 <3 <3

jake robbins

Excellent falafel and other tasty treats

Joel Long

The food here is amazing, I haven't had a single bad item off of the menu. My favorite is the gyro platter with hummus and a tabouli salad. In my opinion, the have the best hummus in town. It is a true hole in the wall, but well worth a stop if you live middle east/Mediterranean food.

Johan Castillo

They had just about everything here! Got my hands on some great halal gelatin, they had freshly made (delicious) food like falafel, shawarma in different meats, etc. Fresh pitas, everything. People were really chill and super nice. Definitely authentic.

Mari Agui

I love the food there, it is amazing. Every time we go there, the food always taste great. Quality doesn't go down. Portions are on the big side (love it). Prices are fair. Atmosphere is tranquil. Would definitely recommend.

T. Padilla

Delicious food! The mint tea was especially tasty, served with real mint leaves as relish. I got the chicken shawarma and the pitas were soft as pillows in my mouth as I bit into them. It was a most gratifying meal to eat.

Forrest Scott Brinkley

I have been eating here regularly since moving to ABQ last summer. It is simply amazing. If they had only the hummus on the menu, I would still come. But the rest of the food-lamb shawarma is unbelievable- is just as delectable. From their fresh pitas to authentic salads that put $5-6 "side salads" at upscale restaurants to shame, this place sets the bar quite high. The excellent service and the fact that I get out for well under $20 with tip every time is icing on the cake.

David Theriot

Had lunch today, and it was magnificent! The food is fresh and is of excellent quality. Staff is attentive. The restaurant adjoins a grocery, but the dining area is separated by a glass wall which provides a decent sound barrier. My wife and I split a Kibbeh appetizer which came with two sauces. The kibbeh was delish, a light wheat coating and a savory beef filling. My wife and I both ordered a platter with humus, I got lamb shawarma, my wife choose chicken shawarma. The platters come with a salad, we both got Greek salads and they were excellent! Fresh lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. The salads were topped with feta and came with a creamy dressing. The platters were as good as the salads. Fresh, in house, pita went nicely with a tasty hummus and a melt in your mouth shawarma. Lunch was finished off with baklava and thick Arabian coffee completed a wonderful lunch!

Isaac VanHaverbeke

After reading all the good reviews for this place, we decided to try it out. I've never had Middle Eastern cuisine before, so I can't attest to any cultural authenticity. I can, however, say that it was incredibly delicious. I had the lamb shawarma and my girlfriend had the beef shawarma. The pita bread is soft and tastes amazing. The meat was very tender with great flavor. The service was excellent as well. I'm glad we tried this place, and we'll be back to try more.

gleeful dragon

Great new location. The food and the staff are as excellent as they've always been. I have yet to find anything on the menu that I haven't liked, plus the little grocery section has some great stuff too!

Dyno Mike

Alquds was super fun. The young men running the place were lively and friendly. We found some good stuff browsing their groceries. We did sit down to eat as well but I can't rave too much about the food. It was ever so slightly sub-par middle eastern food. Not bad, just nothing to rave about. For just a few more dollars, Pars or Chello would be more satisfying.

Matthew Earthman

Very good food, was shown this place by a friend and have visited monthly since. The lamb schawarma and hummus is great; add the pita bread and its amazing. My wife and I love the atmosphere; the chef is very friendly and talks with us every time we visit.

Matthew Tyllis

Absolutely hands down the best service in Albuquerque. The food is also amazing! This place makes upscale places look like child's play... I wish more Albuquerque restaurant owners acted like this place. A+ and keep up the amazing job!

Kris Cadena

Best gyros in town. I love their French fries. It’s a really neat hole in the wall that also sells groceries from different parts of the world. Definitely a gem with great service and delicious food.

Lou Wagner

If you like Mediterranean food, this is the place to go in Albuquerque. I love it here!

Sally Taylor

Ive been to the Middle East many times and this food is authentic and delicious. My only wish is that they would also have a restaurant on the west side! Favorite place

Rhonda Heyns

Absolutely wonderful experience. Great ambience, freshly prepared food, the freshly baked pitas are to die for! I could live off of this everyday. The fact that the menu is a healthy one is a bonus! My tummy is happily full!

tLaneB

Thank you very much for your excellent food and wonderful human kindness. I have been eating at Alquds ever since they opened and I am a regular for years now. I highly recommend the falafel deluxe sandwich for vegetarians which I get every time. I hope that Alquds is here to stay in Burque because I love that falafel, I love the pita, and I love the hummus. I'm laughing to myself right now because I remember once I hung out there with my friends in the booth for 4 hours one afternoon! Obviously I love it there. Thank you very much from your loyal customer!

Joe Alberti

This place is amazing. Food is wonderful and well priced. Service is awsome. Family owned and the family is great. I've been coming here since I heard about in the avengers 8 years ago and love it every time. The brothers are always fun and kind. The father/owner always has a smile and a kind word. I could eat here evryday.

Emily

Amazing Palestinian food. Good service. We got the Gyro, beef shawarma, dolmas, hummus, and mint tea. Everything was delicious. They make their own hummus every day. Great grocery store. Halal meats available.

Michelle Gutierrez

Chicken Shawarma Plate is sooooo good! Comes with nicely seasoned chicken, rice and a salad. I love the Greek salad!! Be sure to get a side of hummus and pita too! Very inexpensive and service is quick! They are super efficient and food is always consistent. The other side of the restaurant is a mini market too!

Charlene Dordevic

I've been to almost all the Mediterranean places in Albuquerque and Alquds is my favorite. All their food is full of flavor, authentic and large portions for the price.

Craig Drury

The lamb shwarma sandwich here might be responsible for ending my existential crisis. The food here is divine, all of it. The pickles are crisp, the humus is smooth and deliciously balanced. Gyros are delicious and a great place to start, but if you like lamb, the lamb shwarma sandwich here just might make you see G-d. I love it here. The service is friendly too. Keep an eye out for the new location.

Alexandra Phillips

Hands down some of the best middle eastern food I've ever had! My husband ordered the deluxe falafel sandwich combo. It came with tabbouli salad and hummus on it. The combo includes fries and a drink. My husband had the mint iced tea which he loved. The falafel sandwich was the best he has ever had. I tried it and have to agree. And we have had a lot of falafel sandwiches over the years! ;) I ordered the vegetarian combo platter. It came with falafel, hummus, pita bread, baba ghanouge, and tabbouli salad. I'm not usually a fan of tabbouli but theirs was so good I almost finished it! The mint was so fresh and delicious but it didn't overpower the rest of the flavors. Perfect! The falafel was amazing! My only complaint was that there were only two pieces! It was so good I wanted more! The hummus was perfection! So creamy and with the perfect amount of paprika and olive oil. Then there's the pita bread. You could tell they made it fresh. It was so good we bought a pack of 6 when we left! The service was also wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and attentive. Can't wait to go back!

Jesse Yates

Hidden gem. Don't be put off by the exterior - the food and the service are excellent. We generally order take-out of various entrees and then share it family style, but eating in the restaurant is very nice too. The clientele is generally different than the surrounding WASP-y neighborhoods and this is a good thing as you wouldn't expect to find something with this authenticity outside of the International District.

Stephanie Gott

I have been going to Alquds for upwards of 4 years now. They have never disappointed. Their food is delicious and reliable, their pitas are like little clouds of goodness and their service is polite and attentive. Before you go a big chain restaurant, give Alquds a try!

Chloe

Amazing food, service and grocery store

Robyn Richards

Very casual. Chill vibe. Cute waiters, poor service. But the food is high quality yet simple. And the fresh hot pita are phenomenal. Will be returning!

james flores

I found my new favorite gyros place in ABQ! I've also tried their Greek salad, dolmas, falafel and mint iced tea. Everything I have tried is good. Not expensive at all. Right next to my favorite Burger place; Rex's

Adrianne Padilla (Adi)

Love their specials. Get a sandwich, fries, drink, and dessert for around $10. Usually have gyro or kebabs but never had anything i didn't like. Their salads, hummus, french fries, and pitas yummy.

Nick Masters

I've been a big fan of this restaurant for 6+ years (most of that time they had their old location across Montgomery from where they are now). It is probably my favorite middle eastern food in town. It's sort of a hole in the wall and always has been - it's not pretty or fancy. But it's not noisy or bothersome, and the staff (all family, I think), are FANTASTIC (love those guys). The food itself is very good. If you are vegetarian (or not!), I highly recommend the falafel deluxe sandwich. It is a FANTASTIC value (something like 6 dollars); a complete meal in itself, and a great sampling of what this restaurant has to offer: great falafel, hummus, and tabouli salad, stuffed into fresh pita bread. Very filling and tasty. I also enjoy their ful mudammas, dolmas, and various salads - but that sandwich is where it's at! I skip on the platters; just not as great a value.

Eric Grelle

One of our most favored places to eat in Albuquerque. We've never had a negative experience here. Their pita are out of this world, btw. Fortunately, we've been able to introduce friends, family and co-workers to this place and made converts of them. The small grocery there is equally awesome. I've actually been able to find a few things here that were unavailable at the other international markets in town. We can't recommend this place highly enough. Go there and order all the things!

Ruth Mora

The lamb shawarma was tasty, tabbouli salad so fresh and flavorful, the pita soft and the perfect size. Service great. This is now one of my carry out faves.

Alex Vinikas

Food is fantastic and the proprietor is a really nice guy. The seating and temperatures could be better, but it's converted from an old convenience store! Never would have tried it in a million years based upon how it looks from the outside. Give it a chance :)

Raz & Imbri P

Not sure why it took me so long to hear about Al-Qud's, but rather than bemoan the significant amount of time I hadn't known about the best Falafel in 'Burque, I'll just make up for lost time by visiting more frequently. The little restaurannt/market on the corner of a strip mall isn't the most elegant of eateries, and that's reflected in very reasonable prices. What this little divey gem lacks in pretension, though, it more than makes up in flavor (double-win in my book). I'm not exaggerating about my statement on the falafel. They pack more savory flavor, (and just a hint of pungent kick) into every little sausage-shaped falafel than any other place we've tried the tasty chick-pea treats. Surprisingly, though, those great balls of wonder are only number 3 on my list of favorites at Al-Qud's. Number 2 is the Lamb Shawarma (we get the platter with Hummus), and number 1 is the Baba Ghanough. The shawarma is brimming with the essential lambiness of good lamb, enhanced rather than masked by the spicing. The eggplants in the Baba Ghanough are roasted in such a way that the smokiness suffuses every last super creamy bite! I can't emphasize enough how amazing this place really is!

Monessa Contreras

This place is simple and delicious. They have the best falafels I’ve ever tried. The family is super nice and the place looks and smells clean! If you like food, eating here is a must!

Jacob Minella

It was good. Decent prices, good food, and good service. The hummus was very good.

Re Ja

The best Arabic food in town! I know real Mideast food and the Authenticity at Al Quds is on point. They are always friendly, always clean, excellent service, wallet friendly prices, great supermarket goods to shop around for, food options for everyone, annnnd last but not least the food is mouth watering good! The veggie extravaganza dish is my favorite, really tasteful falafel, hummus and baba ghanoush. Enjoy! You will not regret it! 😋

Will Fox

I was really surprised that I had not been here before. The food was incredible and the staff is as kind as could be. I highly recommend Alquids when you are craving some good Mediterranean food. Try a couple of the side dishes as well they are incredible.

Kris VanHofwegen

We got a big to-go order because we live in Rio Rancho and have to stock up on this good food. We loved everything, which is freshly made (tzatziki sauce, hummus, pita bread, tabbouleh, chicken skewers - seasoned beautifully) and bought some tahini and kebab seasoning for meat in the grocery section. We tried this gem of a restaurant, solely based on these good reviews out here. We are very glad we did! The family who owns, cooks, and runs this place are very friendly (and so are the clientele). We will be back!!!

James Ruiz

I'm always on the look out for a good Mediterranean food. The dining area is nothing fancy but the food is good quality and fresh. The shop has some great products, too.

Katie R

Everything they do is completely on point- the pitas are perfect and fluffy, the tabbouleh is refreshing, the hummus is delightful, and the shawarma... don't even get me started. Lamb or beef, it's always tender and well seasoned. Even the falafel, which is dry most other places, is incredible. Definitely make a stop here- it's so worth it.

carmen murray

You know I never been there but every time I pass by there it smells so damn good I am going to try it this month

Justin

Super tasty, big portions

Lauren Cannarella

I have to agree with many other reviews. They have the best hummus I have ever had, but the naan bread was not what I'm used to or cared for. Wonderful to have the small grocery that has items that are hard to find.

Andrea M

Food is good, service is a little slow. I would recommend even though I wasn't crazy about the thazhiki sauce, which is my favorite part of any Greek/Mediterranean restaurant. This is in a grocery store, so there's a lot of cool import finds

Alan Loo

A great western Asian market. The store has a good selection of goods at reasonable prices. You can also pick up prepared foods to take home. A must stop. The kitchen is closed on Sundays.

Noel Paz

Best falafel. I am a veggie so can't comment on the meat entrees, but the inside of their falafel almost melts as you eat it. My meat eating friends tell me. that Shawarma is melt-delicious. Tabouli salad is excellent. As well as the Labneh and baba ganoush. Great grocery too and the sweets are too die for. And if you need cigarettes, they have that too. :). I think the guys are a bit shy and not too pushy so they may come off as aloof but they are actually helpful and knowledgeable on educating you on Mediterranean and Arabic foods. Just ask.

Scott Haese

Authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a no nonsense setting aside a small middle eastern grocery. We had Greek salad, falafels, homemade warm pita bread with generous hummus, babaganouh, baklava and bought a box of Turkish delights from the store on our way out. Portions were generous, needed take away box which I rarely request. Based on food and value five-star. Nice Middle Eastern music playing in the background. Pleasant aroma drifting over from spices on the grocery side. Based on ambience a two-star, needed some nonsense (like some pictures on the wall or other decor, restaurant was very bare).

BDK

Visited on a Monday night. 2 customers in the restaurant 2 waiting for to-go orders. (It was slow). Waited a while to place a to go order ...ghost town. Finally a guy shows up super nice super friendly. Ask a couple of questions and place my order. The food. A Gyro with tzatziki. A+ Excellent. Pita soft and fresh. Meat perfect. Sauce killer. Beef kabob. B- Flavorful and seasoned perfectly. Meat was a little on the 'firm' (tough) side but kabobs aren't ribeye I suppose. Chicken kabob. A+ Awesome. Tender juicy great flavor. Tabouli salad. A fresh and loaded with flavor. The service. C+ Ordered 2 kabobs,gyro and salad. Order arrived & asked if it was all in the bag? Yes. No salad. Profusely apologized said hed get it. Asked for a side of sauce. Returned with salad no sauce. Didn't want to take a 2nd trip around 'my order isnt right island' and left. Super nice guys good food ok service I'll be back! 👍

Alesia Clark (That Rose with the Locs)

Recently moving to Albuquerque, I'm not really familiar with the local restaurants, but thanks to Google and Yelp, found this AWESOME restaurant! I'd been looking for a Middle Eastern restaurant that was tasty and not too expensive. And then I came across this gem! Upon pulling up and looking at the outside, I definitely had my reservations, but never judge a book by its cover. I got lamb shawarma (recommended by one of the cooks there) and OMG it was sooooooo good! Lol This huge sandwich came with an order of fries, a slice of baklava, and a drink all for about $10 bucks. The staff is friendly, the food is CRAZY delicious and I will definitely be back soon!

thunder fistfight

Amazing food great service family-run some of the best food in Albuquerque certainly the falafel in the gyros. But the star of the show is there handcrafted super smooth hummus you cannot lose

Dena

Yum yum yummy yum! I just can't with this place. Homemade, fresh, kind people, great prices, lots of food, and my tummyy is so happy.

Praveen Bhamidipati

Food is great. Very cheap for that quality. Call ahead and order so you don’t have to wait.

Katie Christenson

Bought pita and hummus here. The hummus didn't last a week due to spoilage and the pita were just okay. Mediocre.

Gary Angel

Delicious variety of food and very dedicated service.

Meg Bell

Seriously good. Alquds is a winner every time I go - delicious hummus, falafel, tabouli, and more. The falafel deluxe sandwich is a gem. And then there's the grocery next door - so worth a stop.

Henry Chee

The cafe is amazing. Good selection of Mediterranean groceries too

Mike LaBerge

The food is delicious and the prices are great! I had the chicken Shawarma sandwich w/ a side of pita bread and hummus. All were freshly made and tasted great. I highly recommend this place.

mastercnn1222

Gyro was great service was fast

Mark Bussemeier

The gyros are a thing of beauty. While you're waiting for yours walk the grocery aisles and spend time enjoying the variety of spices and middle eastern canned goods. Menu is extensive enough one could eat here every day.

Arctic Gummibear

I think the food is pretty dang good. The one thing I don't like is the pita bread they use..it is way to spongy and bready...Pita should have a toughness to it...thus, I never order the gyros...to bad too..cuz the gyro inside is yummy.

Edward Ayoub

Had them cater a to go order and it was well prepared, ready on time and delicious. Guests loved the food. Should have purchased more pita bread as that went fast and everyone wants more.

Betsey Stilson

We had limited time. Waiter was excellent in suggesting appetizer that would work. Falafel was excellent and timely choice. Will definitely return when we have more time.

Michael Griesel

Always good tasty food and friendly. The new location has a nicer restaurant portion. Casual atmosphere. I look forward to when they open the outdoor seating area.

Kristi Kountz

If I could eat here everyday I would. This is my favorite restaurant in town and I have to come here anytime I am in Albuquerque. They were excellent back when they were San Pedro mart and the quality is still excellent at the new location.

Jack Torres

Nice variety, very well organized and clean.

M L

AKA "the gas station" i go there to eat the lamb, hummus and bread. Good food and fast service. They never disappoint. They also have a small grocery store and can buy fresh peta bread by the half dozen.

Allison Dunn

Ate the beef and chicken schwarma, and dolmas for an appetizer. Don't be put off by how strange it looks from the outside, all of the food was fantastic. You can really tell the staff takes a great level of pride in their food.

Jayme Monroe

The man working the front was super nice and helpful. Everything I ordered was fresh and delicious. The grocery section was great too. I'll be a regular here.

Stan Alexander

Amazing food! This family owned and operated restaurant is a true gem in Albuquerque! The chicken tawook is a personal favorite, but everything on the menu is outstanding.

Chris Nyman Weller

I’ve been eating hummus for... maybe 35 years now? and this is probably the best I’ve ever had or very close. And their baba ghanouj is out of this world. Pure heaven!

Joseph Piper

The best hummus I've ever had in New Mexico. Really friendly staff and quick service. Make this spot a part of your regular rotation.

J Rock

A lil slow but worth the wait. Fresh tasty and the baklava's are all tasty. Tried the lamb n hummus plate n loved it. Only complain is the lack of yellow basmati rice

Holly Cruz

Sooo yummy. 😋 i moved here about 5 years ago and haven't been that impressed by the food around abq but this place is amazing!! Good amount of food for the price too. …

Michael Jones

These guys are so freaking great! Always the best service and such amazing food in a really warm and welcoming atmosphere. Couldn't leave anything behind.

TK O'Geary

It is like I took a trip to the middle east! Every dish is terrific (the home-made hummus, lamb shwarma, and taboulli are GREAT!). They have some booths to sit and eat in (you'll see a LOT of people stopping in for take-out). Yummmmm.

Jeremy T

Great food and very generous portions. I've eaten here multiple times and it has always been great.

Jay Hensley

Amazing food and casual environment.

Ma Malia

Not your traditional restaurant as this establishment is in or adjacent to a grocery store. Food is always plentiful and good. Staff are friendly and professional. It is a regular stop when I want a gyro salad!

Gerrit Kruidhof

This is easily our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Albuquerque. While the shawarma meat & kabobs are great, the vegetarian extravagana is the best because it includes their amazing falafel & hummus with baba ganoush, taboili, dolmas and rice, which are all also delicious. Even though we make our way around Albuquerque eating at various places, we always make time to stop by Alquds at least once a month, if not more. Be sure to come by Alquds if you are interested in enjoying a nice casual lunch or dinner with great service and delicious Mediterranean food.

Joel Harvie

Great food and service! Best shawarma! I'll be back for sure

randy sakamoto

This quality and flavor is consistently awesome! Simply bomb if you like Mediterranean food!

Dale Alexander

Having lived in the Middle East for several years, Alquds is authentic, excellent food at a good price with excellent service. The grocery is like the ones I remember in the Middle East. They have most anything you would like at a good price.

Charles Randle

One of the best places in Albuquerque to get lunch, the Mediterranean food is delicious and healthy. The family that operates it offers genuine hospitality that makes you feel like you're visiting their home. After eating you should visit their little market. You'll find groceries and spices that you can't find anywhere else in Albuquerque. Try the feta.

JA A

I had the Gyro plate, it was excellent and a lot of food! I will be back and recommend you try this place! Their salads are very good very fresh and full of flavor!

Summer Greene

This is the best middle Eastern food in town. They're coffee and baklava are delicious too and they're family owned. Awesome place.

T. M.

Love this place! Some of the best food and coffee in town! Staff is great too!

Peter Fernandez

I love this place because of the dedicated people running it, and the incredible food they produce. No pork or alcohol, and hallal products. I am not Muslim, but I have immense respect for their ancient food practices and results! These recipes are from one of the early origins of the historical global hierarchy of preparing food, and I find it fascinating that even today, using the same practices, these guys are able to deliver a supple, moist piece of meat that is charred with incredible flavor on the outside. It is a cool trick. Try it. You'll more than likely make a charcoal briquette. Most of Europe did for a very long time. Makes me want to get a heaping plate of lamb or chicken with tombuli just thinking about it. I highly recommend the peppermint tea, hot or cold. Interesting effect...in hot or cold weather, or if you're stressed (!).

Miriam McIntosh

Excellent food at a great price!! Al-Qud’s is a perfect lunch spot. Plus, they have the best falafel I have ever tried.

Mark S.

If you havent been here before. You must go. Go for lunch. Go for dinner. Go see the lovely guys who work there and taste the awesome food. Stop procrastinating. Next time you drive near Al Quds dont think "I should try that place someday ". Be a go getter, and go get that falafel.

AnnMarie Boyd

We had a great experience there! The service was attentive and polite. Food was great and it was wonderful to peruse through the store for hard to find items. Great value!

Jane Driver

Good food especially the hummus. Good sized portions. Good service.

Taren Mauga (Taren)

Friendly service and willingness to help with food allergies. The food was made fresh to order and I'm always pleased when I eat here. My family and I feel welcomed.

Corey G

Best food in town. Outshines sahara. This place is very professional and always has the food on point. Never a dull moment at this restaurant. Recommend 10/10

Monique Montez

Great service, amazing food, fair prices, good portions. Everything is fresh and delicious. The market is also great.

Julia Anderson

I brought my aunt and uncle (who lived in Gaza for a few years when they first got married) and they said that Alquds has better, more authentic, middle eastern food than anywhere in the whole state of Oklahoma where they live.

Leopold

Excellent food. Do yourself a favor and stop by.

Cameron Hocker

Best Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food I've had. The portions are also huge so you leave full and satisfied.

Ajinkya Sathe

One of the best Mediterranean/mid eastern joints in Albuquerque! Everything is great here I would recommend the tawook, shawarma, baba ghanoush, tabouleh, lebneh!

Christine Lopez

Very clean and nice selection of foods from other countries. The baklava is awesome!!

Alice Strebeck

Love this place... Such nice people too! We spilled our to go container on the way out and they gave us a whole new container loaded with what we dropped. Great prices and grocery selection, too!

Bassem Al-Remawi

Place: Simple and elegant Cleanest: very clean tables and chairs Service:very fast Food : Great Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes with a special touch in cooking Beverage:Hot drinks like Tea with Mint and Turkish coffee ☕️ are phenomenal Cold drinks they even add fresh mint to ice tea and all soft drinks less price than store. Prices: very cheap compared to the portion served and you can't find it anywhere else with these free appetizers and free fresh peta bread Grocery Store: Have everything imported and fresh you will enjoy just walking inside and shopping 🛒 If I visit Albuquerque one day again I will for sure go to this remarkable restaurant again

Jacqueline Anslow

Lamb Shawarma!!! Heavenly. Best with tabbouleh and Hummus or Baba ganoush.... Highly Recommended!! New location with restaurant and Super Market. It's too hard to pass up on the Turkish Delights!!!

m h

Wonderful food. Great service. Thank you.

Jawad Khalaf

Best middle eastern food in Albuquerque hands down! Great service, large portions, and great value overall. HIGHLY recommend!

Marshall Fischer

My first time here. I was blown away by the quality of the food and the service... First meal out for the new year and it said a great tone.

Robert A

Easily my favorite restaurant in Albuquerque! The food is great, the prices are reasonable, and everyone who works there will go out of their way to help you!

deborah salazar

Excellent friendly service. Delisious food. Great menu options. A grocery area where you can buy & take home Mediterranean foods.

Dr Jane F Cundy

Good food, friendly people and great service. I have shopped and eaten there as long as they have been in business. Best Middle Eastern food in Abq. ...Jane Cundy

Nicole Sahd

Good place for Mediterranean / Middle Eastern food. My go to place when I need to stock up at home on specialty food fixings. Friendly staff, great service.

Tariq Mosharraf

Hands down the most authentic Mediterranean delicious food at good price and excellent service. Can't beat it Will come back again

Robert Frechette

Been here twice and loved each visit. The staff is so friendly and the food is fresh. Will be back often.

Demetri C

This place is great and these guys have some of the best food around. The hummus and Shawarma are awesome

Alex Pulido

Friendly service and great food. I definitely plan to come back soon.

Khalid Manzoor

Made a pit-stop for lunch on the way to Texas. Good food. Great courtious service.

scott garcia

Best Middle Easter food in the whole state, plus they have a grocery store with all traditional foods and middle eastern pastry dough. Truly a blessing to have!!

myke smith

Great restaurant and grocery store

Forrest Potter

Everything here was awesome! We were in town for two days and came back to eat a second time. Fast and friendly service!

karim Armazanduk

I loved this place! It's so close to my home, I can even walk over there .. Always with a big smile on their face,and my lentil soup just to die for...😍 …

Windell Gilliam

Still great food in their new location. Friendly staff and lots more room. Best hummus in town.

Erenaspro

So many veg options, and excellent platters!! Really delicious and filling. A solid choice for lunch or dinner !

Nate B

Excellent Greek food for a great value. An absolute must if you are craving Greek food.

Kristen Dorland

Always fantastic. I have never had a bad or even so-so meal here. Lamb Shwarma is my favorite.

Boombap Verno

These are great people who make great food. Have always treated me perfectly. Highly recommend for the food and service.

Pete Gomez

What you'll find here is delicious food and courteous staff. If you dine-in the surroundings are simple, but the food is awesome.

Derek Jones

Has a very large variety of ethnic products. If you need it, they probably will have it

Ann Racehorse

Great food and store. Friendly service.

Devil2jz

This place is so authentic! The food tastes so different and good. I love it!

Joseph Aragon

Wonderful place to buy good food from the Middle East and very nice people.

Aysha Qayyum

Family owned business. Very yummy food. Super friendly staff and I would recommend them to my friends too!

CS Tonini II

By far the best Gyro I've had in town, skip Pars and Olympia Cafe, Alquds beats their price and certainly their flavor.

Felix (Felo)

Great food, recommend highly

Elizabeth H

Chicken tawook and lamb sandwiches for take out. Ordered on site, quick service. Food was great.

beth flowers

Interesting Mediterranean and Arabic food. Good service. Could use air conditioning but great little restaurant. Schwarma.

Lyn Jensen

Tasty authentic Mediterranean dining. Generous portions, fine service. When we have visitors we will take them here.

Andrew Vigil

Between this place and Cafe Istanbul, this is the best Middle Eastern food in town, absolutely delicious, the best hummus I've ever had too!!

Sela N

Great service and food! Took a bag of freshly made pita home with hummus. Soo good!

Daniel Phifer

Love this place. Great service, food is outstanding and authentic. Shop there as well. Always helpful staff.

Robert Keller

Always great food and great service when I go here. I like to get the beef shawarma sandwich special, yum!

Adrian Paul

THE best middle eastern food in the city. Fantastic service and try the baklava. You won't regret coming here.

Alaa Obeid

Thank you so much Amjad. The detour on the way to Phoenix to stop by was totally worth it. Thank you for the food and good luck.

James

I have tried three different dishes and was not disappointed. The food is very tasty.

Kelli DeFranco Bickett

Best middle eastern food in ABQ. Not the most amazing atmosphere,, since it’s inside a grocery stor,e, but quality food!

Gavriella Montoya Y Tierney

Really wonderfully priced! And the food is great! It's my new go go for Mediterranean.

Carla Lee Martinez

This is a place that Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives needs to feature on their show. The food is AMAZING, fresh and authentic.

tracie do

Best Mediterranean food in town! Great food great service! My favorite is their Dolmas.

Monica Hinga

This is one of the best restaurants in Albuquerque. The food is delicious and they are always welcoming.

Kayla Patterson

One of our favorite spots for a tasty, fresh dinner. The service is always delivered with kindness.

Jocelyn Powe

I love this place! The food is total comfort food, delicious, fresh and served with a smile!

Emma Casey

Very good lamb. It just needs sauce with it. Taziki would be great!

Greg Edwards

Absolutely delicious and a wonderful selection of groceries. Very courteous staff and clean.

Isaac Suazo

This is arguably my favorite restaurant in Albuquerque. I highly recommend if you like Mediterranean food.

NiK Douglas

The new location is beautiful. Still the best food in town. I could eat here every day.

Mary Shakir

Great food and Service. A big assortment on the grocery side..plenty of comfortable seating on the restaurant side.

Ron Betts

Second time back. Had chicken schwarma special and this time lamb schwarma special this time. Sandwich, fries, drink, and baklava. Delicious!!

Thomas Peaster

Great food. A+ I'll be back

Travis Pascoe

Love this place. Good falafel. Great shawarma. The lentil soup always hits the spot

Ed Olvera

Always delicious, generous portions, reasonable pricing and fast preparation.

Gerald Beaupré

Fantastic service. Excellent food. Great prices. This is an awesome gem of a restaurant.

Cody Shell

This place is a hidden gem! Don't be fooled by the plain exterior. The restaurant in here is great

Forrest Svingala

Unassuming location, but delicious chicken shwarma and other middle eastern delights. Don't let the fact that it's in an old gas station scare you off.

RJ Hedrick

Interesting foods. It was my first time and I had the Beef Shawarma sandwich and it actually tastes so good.

William Buss

Ate a very nice early supper here recently. The food was excellent and vibe is definitely very low-key.

Mars Hall

Shwarma, barba ganoush, and hummus was good. Falafel were decent, but nothing special.

Jennifer Holdcroft

Great food! Really some of the best in NM. Friendly family and nice market.

Abdelghani Laraoui

Acceptable place. The food is good but their customers service is really bad. You feel unwolcomed.

Dorothy Rose

Alquds always has good food, simply presented but flavorful. Great baba ghanoush!

rae0687

This is probably my favorite restaurant in Albuquerque! I love everything they make here. I come here at least once a week.

Tom Kominiak

Good selection of foods and the gentleman at the counter was super helpful! Will definitely shop there again!

Luis Martinez

Good food and nice selection of products. Staff is attentive and nice..try the gyro plate

Leo Dexter

This place is the bomb. Good prepared food and good grocery.

Abed Ayesh

Great food! Great service! All around best restaurant in Albuquerque.

John Dobbins

Best Mediterranean or Mid East cuisine around! Their falafel are amazing.

Mom B

Absolute best middle East food. The hummus and tabouli is the best in town - hands down!

Mohamed Bataineh

Great food very good service nice guys thank you so much

Kayla Sawyer

Quiet place, nice environment, great service. Small menu but excellent food.

Nathan Alter

Get several family platters and you're all set. Awesome food!

Paul Apodaca

Awesome food and great price take out was superb.

Rami Katrib

Very good falafel sandwich and lebneh coming from someone who grew up in a middle eastern household eating these foods regularly homemade.

Eva Love

Best Mediterranean food I have ever had. Amazing falafel

Mark Johnstone

Middle Eastern Cafe and grocery. Good selection of spices and frozen foods.

J. Michele Lux-Fulgencio

Great food. Very friendly people. Loved the market and the Lebni!!

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I LOVE this place. Extremely authentic and some of the most genuine people. Highly recommend!

Kyle Hammond

Great food and service. Family platters we great for two hungry people.

anony mous

Don't tell all your friends. Hahaha! Want to keep this place mellow! Best hummus outside if the Middle East.

Miguel Salazar

Best Arabic Food in NM!! I would highly recommend it

Michael St. John

this is a busy place, its a Mediterranean store and restaurant, really good tasting foods and very friendly service, just bring some time with you...

Rafay Seyal

Delicious food! Love the lamb kabob sandwich and mint yogurt drink.

Sherman Bilbo

The food was very good. The service is good. Enjoyed our dinner.

Thomas P

Awesome food and service!! Best pita bread and hummus in Albuquerque 💯 …

RESHMA kAMAL

Excellent food at great prices. Their homus is the best!

Joe Parkin

Great food! Will go back for sure.

Zahra Nasser

The Falafel is soo good. First time trying Middle Eastern Food. Loved it!!

Henrique Valdovinos

The best middle eastern food in town!!!

Angela McCoy

Food is consistently excellent. Service is great. Reasonable prices.

Michael Bouchey

They've moved across the street, so double check Google's directions. Best middle eastern food I've ever had.

Ray Xetsway

Best Halal in town. 'Nuff said. Go there. Order anything. You'll be VERY happy with your decision.

Tristin Edwards

This was the best food and the service was incredible. This is my new favorite place

Hidaya Hassan

Great hummus and sandwiches and the mamoul cookies are to die for. Definitely recommend this place.

David Easter

Real deal Mediterranean, comfortable, and most of good food!

Matthew Ayoub

One of my favorite restaurants in Albuquerque. Excellent pita, hummus, and shawarma.

Cullen Gasparlin

Wonderful food and super friendly staff at this family owned business.

Gloria Rodriguez

Best Mediterranean food in Albuquerque. Friendly staff. Falafel and tabouli are to die for.

Atif Zaidi

I like the gyro combo, they served it a bit cold though. The grocery section of the store is nice.

Amor ileyogi

Very delicious 😋 relaxing place definitely coming back. …

Gwen S (TeeLight)

The food was good. The restaurant had a bit of a hole in the wall feel.

Nora Keefer

Genuinely friendly professional service, huge portions, fresh fresh ingredients!

Alicia Colon

I love this place and the servers are very kind I love the food and the taste mmmm delicious

kyle Martinez

Amazing food even better service this restaurant will continue to be the best food of it's kind in the 505

Elke Murphy

I know this sounds strange but they have the absolute best french fries!

Babette Conley (Babette Conley)

OMG! THE FOOD THERE IS SO YUMMY!!! AT A GREAT PRICE TOO...I WANT TO BEING THE SMELL HOME WITH ME...LOL... BAG IT UP 😁 …

Rebekah Jones Vigil

One of my favorite places! The food never disappoints

Nisha Luna

Came for Serbian candy and spring roll wrappers for Lumpia and they have what i need, i'm happy.

Terrance Truxillo

Excellent food. I really liked the Baba Ganoush

anas wahesh

I love the food, friendly staff, Good experience

Michael Steele

Good food, been very satisfied every time I'm come here.

Pamela

Especially enjoy the grocery area. The imported fruit preserves are outstanding.

Adric Me

This is my favorite Middle Eastern place in town! not super fancy to look at, but the food is spot on!

Fedah Mansour Abdelhack

Great food. They also make the best pita bread.

Ariane Kulik

Love this little family run business. Best falafel sandwich in town.

Dr. Amruta Dixit

Great falafel and baklava! Pretty quick service on a weekday at lunchtime too!

Rick Jett

Best middle eastern food around. Go almost every week!

Pecola Chase

Go to place... to get DIRECT food choices for the special family meals!!

Patricia McGregor

Excellent Palestinian food and market. wide variety of high quality foods.

Toria Prieskop

Delicious beyond reason. Love shopping in the market, too. Subtracted one star for skeevy bathroom.

Lori Salim

Great new location! Clean, organized, easy to shop. Great food!

Charles Jason Lesperance (CJ)

The food was delicious and the staff was friendly.

Cheryl Brubaker

The best Iraqi/Middle Eastern food in ABQ, awesome pita/naan!

Lucille Forster

Tasty food with vegan and gluten free options. Modest prices.

Katherine Lang

The food is great andthe Serb Service is efficent and pleasant.

Jen Fox

Delicious and affordable food, friendly service, love this place!

Randall Rockett

Always great!

Doug

Gyro is different than most, on a bun not a pita but was good.

Ayla Jarvis

This place is a favorite! Great family owned restaurant and store.

Deblyn McCaughin

Great food. Folks should give it a try instead of Mickey Ds.

Philip Bushman

This place is divey, but I have wonderful meals everytime I come here!

Warren Crawley

Sorry not a fan of this place, Indian food was too bland and the service was terrible.

Nay Edwards

Amazing food and service. Always a wonderful treat.

Paul Hefft

Delicious food and generous portion size! I will be back for sure!

Steve Binkley

Simple ambiance, good food, large portions, attentive service.

Jessica Davis

Great food, great service, fun groceries. Highly recommended.

julita ann leavell

Very cool store. Nice variety. Incredible take out.

Robert Willey

Great food! Shawarma, hummus, babaganoush and falafel!

Ahmad Othman

Great food and amazing hospitality. Definitely coming back

Keoma

Very good food and fast service. A must Go to place for Arabic food

Shyam Varma

Great tasting Mediterranean food in ABQ. Highly recommended.

Jerrin Oommen Jacob

Best Arabian / Mediterranean food in town without a doubt

Amman Muzaffar

Great food and service come hear Everytime I'm in the area

Robert Banning

Clean, great customer service and delicious foods. What more can you ask for

Ali E9

Great restaurant!

philip middleton

Market and sit down restaurant both 5 star

Raquel Moya

Personally, my father and I prefer the falafel from Cafe Istanbul.

Chris Hensley

Their homemade hummus is great along with the rest of their food!

Jen

Authentic Middle-Eastern food. I've been going for years and it's always delicious!

Bunny Snowman

Great food. Nice family atmosphere.

Elizabeth Stewart

The food here is amazing!!! Great service.

Chu's Fam

This place has very good food and very nice people working here.

Jim Morris

Good food, friendly service, and short wait time.

Amanda Munk

Fries delicious, falafel delicious, tabouleh delicious, tatziki delicious, mint tea delicious. Every time.

MeoWffle CAT

Good for family feasts! The gyro meat here is delicious!

Rondo Man

Great spices on chicken very clean and comfortable

Aereaus

Love their food! Good people too!

Ana Marin

Excellent food!! The most delicious hummus.

p lion

One of the best falafel, hummus plates I've eaten

hafeez gauba

Delicious food and good pricing lo e it!

LUIS LEDEZMA

Great food, convenient middle east market.

lucille rice

Good food, had the kabobs. Servers weren't all that enthusiastic.

dana price

Authentic and delicious food, nice friendly' people

Thomas Prando

Cool middle eastern atmosphere and really good food!

Holly Wilkie

Excellent authentic Arabic food restaurant and specialty grocer.

Mario C

Food is ALWAYS excellent as well as the customer service!

ALI BABA

Amazing food, 100 percent recommend it

Greg Gomez

It's apparent to me that the food here is prepared with care and kindness.

Romey

Love the food. Great place to eat and visit.

Laurence Whitlow

Good friendly service and excellent fresh food.

Jennifer Lewis

the food is always amazing, and the baklava is the best in town!

michael lopez

Like there new location good service and tasty food

Nicole

This hole-in-the-wall restaurant offers the best mediterranean food in town.

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Love the Lamb Shwarma Sandwich. It is always delicious. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 …

George King

Good food but bland next to other Eastern food restaurants.

Kenneth Luevano

Good food and very friendly staff.

zac hulme

Great folks, amazing food, also cool stuff in the grocery.

Brian Wilson

Great food and top notch customer service

Andrew Urenda

Food is amazing! Service was wonderful!

Nora Chavez

Great food, very friendly staff.

Emma Nuel (Eman)

The service was awesome and the food is out of this world.

Margie Medeiros

Really good food and nice service!

Yoselin Garcia

Super friendly staff and great food!

Andrew Ibot

Great example of regional food and a cool market attached

Selina Wade

I think I would have to go to Palestine to get food as good as this.

Phoenix P.

Really good food. Polite, quick, and affordable.

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