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Ali Baba Restaurant
421 E. Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 375-1718
Cuisine: Middle eastern
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$
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Alforon
5965 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: (619) 269-9904
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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Amardeen Cafe
8915 Towne Centre Drive
Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone: (858) 404-1395
Cuisine: Lebanese
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$
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Ariana Kabob House
9910 Mira Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92131
Phone: (858) 578-1468
Cuisine: Afghan
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$

Bandar Restaurant
825 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 238-0101
Cuisine: Persian, Iranian
Alcohol Served: Full Bar
Cost: $$
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International Market & Grill
3211 Holiday Ct.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (619) 535-9700
Cuisine: Persian/Iranian
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $

Khyber Pass
523 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (619) 294-7579
Cuisine: Afghan, Pakistani
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$
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Mama's Bakery & Deli
4237 Alabama Street
San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 688-0717
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $
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The Kebab Shop
630 9th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 525-0055
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $
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Fairouz Cafe & Gallery
3166 Midway Dr Ste 102
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 225-0308
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Alcohol Served: Beer & Wine
Cost: $$

Sultan Baklava (Temporarily closed)
770 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 795-0244
Cuisine: Turkey, Mediterranean
Alcohol Served: None
Cost: $$