**** Mister Falafel has closed
Mister Falafel, home of some of the sweetest, friendliest, nicest folks I know of.
It had been a while since I last visited and for some reason I was craving some falafel. I was starving so I got a falafel plate, which is a good amount of food for $8.99.
One of the reasons I enjoyed the falafel here were that they weren't dry and gritty. The exterior was crisp and crunchy and the exterior moist and fluffy. It wasn't quite as good this time around as it seemed over fried. The outside of the falafel were too hard and the interior was dry. The flavors are still nice and balanced though and those pickles perked things up. The baba ghanoush was smooth and smoky and quite delicious with the pita.
The tahini as always was mild and creamy. No garlic paste this time around since I had meetings later that day.....bummer.
Not quite a fail, but not satisfying either......I'm hoping the next time, things will be as I recalled. I know the couple working here will still be gracious and friendly as always.
Mister Falafel
4461 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
hopefully just an off day for them, at least their service is still good:)
Posted by: kat | Tuesday, 15 September 2015 at 01:27 AM
That is a lot of food and perfect for breakfast.
Posted by: Nhbilly | Tuesday, 15 September 2015 at 05:01 AM
I do too Kat!
It is quite a generous portion Billy!
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 15 September 2015 at 06:33 AM
I am Ning Wei Wang. I enjoy your article. falafel, great!!I love these food. I want to taste them when I go back to America. It looks very delicious!!I feel hungry so I need to eat something before writing my food article. Yummy, yummy, Ning.
Posted by: Ning Wei Wang | Tuesday, 15 September 2015 at 07:18 AM
Hi Ning - I hope you get some when you return to the states.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 15 September 2015 at 06:46 PM
I went once when they 1st opened. Always forget that it's there when I'm driving by. It's so hidden from plain view. Need to go back soon.
Posted by: Junichi | Wednesday, 16 September 2015 at 04:41 PM
Hi Junichi - Yeah, it's not really visible from the street and thus easy to forget about.
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 16 September 2015 at 06:02 PM
I have a falafel obsession and finally decided that I think I make the best. I will have to make it for you and your wife. Second best is Alforon I think. The couple at Mr Falafel are really nice though.
Posted by: Christina C | Friday, 18 September 2015 at 12:42 PM
You will have to Christina!
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 18 September 2015 at 05:55 PM