Mama's Bakery & Deli

The best falafel in San Diego! The plate is great if I’m super hungry, but if I’m not, the wrap comes in the amazing homemade flatbread. I moved to LA a couple months ago and have not found anything even close to this good. Whenever I come down and make a point to come here. Everyone is super nice and the food is still affordable, which is rare these days. Hopefully, they don’t have to raise prices too much when they move to the new location around the corner.

I’ve had a LOT of gyros pita sandwiches from a lot of places over the years but this is easily my new favorite place to order from. All the components were perfectly proportioned, the veggies were very fresh, and the tzatziki with lots of parsley was delicious.

Mama's Bakery and Michoz are the local Lebanese competitors. Depending on my taste buds determines who is the best. I can say this, Mama's is always good and never misses the mark. Variety of choices for vegan, dairy-free, carnivores and plain eating folk. I can go on about each dish but the chicken schwarma is a Top 3. Add extra pickles and easy feta. A well-presented wrap layered with grilled chicken, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, tahini etc. No skimping on any ingredient. Prices are comparable to a sit down restaurant without gratuity. Cash and cards accepted. Dine-in or to-go and catering services available. Wait-tinr during lunch could be up to 20-30 minutes. Other times 10-15 minutes. Street parking can get hairy but there is special parking for bicycles. Most visitors from different cultures favor this eatery.