Ali Baba Chico, nestled at 138 Broadway St, Chico, CA, is a delightful Mediterranean restaurant that has quickly garnered attention with its exceptional offerings. Reviews from customers reveal a consistent theme: flavorful, high-quality food served in hearty portions. David Levy raves about the gyro and kabob plates, highlighting the uniqueness of the gyro and the deliciousness of the rice.
Fan favorites include Galen Wahl's go-to shawarma chicken, praised for its generous portions and irresistible pairing with hummus. Carlos Peralta emphasizes the fantastic quality-to-price ratio, noting that you’re experiencing high-end, fast-casual dining without breaking the bank. His recommendation of the tri-tip also showcases the menu's variety.
First-timers like Ty Varner are welcomed into the Mediterranean fold with crunchy, flavorful falafel, while Jamie Holwerda happily recalls her gyro salad and veggie kebab, stating the food sparked a “happy food dance.” The ambiance might be no-frills, but the quality shines through.
For a genuinely satisfying Mediterranean experience, Ali Baba Chico is certainly a must-visit.
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Service options
Delivery
Takeaway
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Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Comfort food
Healthy options
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
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Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
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Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
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Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
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Reviews For Ali Baba Chico
David Levy
Jun 24,2025
Uber eats brought my gyro and lamb and beef kabob plate. Everything was great. Gyro was different but really good. Rice is delicious.
Galen Wahl
May 19,2025
I love ali baba!! Their shawarma chicken is so yummy and i get it every time. Its a massive portion and its so good with the hummus, and they even have a little salad with it thats pretty solid too! I think it's a great place to try if you like garlicky and Mediterranean food
Carlos Peralta
Apr 20,2025
Fantastic food low price. The food is high quality, delicious, and the service is friendly and fast. The pricing is perfect. This restaurant you are paying a little more than McDonald's and are getting high end restaurant quality. The decor is trendy and the food is fresh. Highly recommended. I had the trip tip and it was excellent. They also gave me appetizers included in the price. Try it for lunch next time. You want regret it. Parking is an issue, bad if you are lucky, you can park on the street for just 0.50.
Ty Varner
Apr 18,2025
This was my first experience with mediterranean food and I will definitely be going back, The food was amazing and the falafel was super crunchy and had soo much flavor
Jamie Holwerda
Apr 13,2025
Holy wow! I’m still salivating over the lunch we just had at Ali Baba. I ordered the gyro salad veggie kebab, my boyfriend got the gyro plate pita bread. The food came out quickly, and oh-em-gee was it good! I think I was doing the happy food dance throughout the entire meal. The restaurant itself is very no-frills: counter service, maybe 4 table tops, and minimal decor. But sometimes the hole in the wall spots that are putting out the best food... and that is certainly the case here. I will be back for sure!
Dawn B
Apr 10,2025
My husband and I absolutely loved the food. First time here. The food was delicious. Everyone was so nice. Drinks were ice cold. A little warm inside, but I've noticed this about a lot of downtown businesses.
Marc A. Tager
Apr 5,2025
Even a cowboy’s gotta stray from the coast now and then, and when I did, I ended up at Ali Baba in Chico, where the gyro plate made me feel like I’d stumbled into a Mediterranean chuckwagon dream. That lamb and beef? Thin-sliced, perfectly seasoned, with just enough crispy on the edge to make every bite count. Laid over a bed of fluffy golden rice, it was practically begging for that cool, creamy tzatziki and trust me, they didn’t hold back. The hummus was rich and smooth, and the fresh chopped salad balanced out the plate like a well-packed saddlebag. But what really sealed the deal? The stellar service fast, friendly, and full of good vibes. They treat you like a regular even if it’s your first time. And at just 13.99, this kind of quality and portion size feels like robbery... the good kind. So if you’re wandering inland and your boots need a break, make your way to Ali Baba. Take it from the unofficial Cowboy Duke of Almost Everything on the Mendo Coast this place is the real deal. #CoastalCowboyEats #AliBabaChico #GyroGoals #MendoToChico #FlavorsWorthTheDrive #TzatzikiAndRespect #CowboyDukeApproved #LunchLikeARoyal
Deb
Mar 10,2025
Amazing food! The place was clean and inviting. I got the falafel plate add rice and it was so good.
Reviews For Ali Baba Chico