Ali Baba

This place is on right off bourbon and I’ve been here sober 3 times and counting. That should be all you need to know. Great gyros.

Not sure if they’re still open, phone number listed disconnected. Went by for lunch today (Monday) and they were locked up tight. No sign with hours… draw your own conclusions.

Terrrrible! We are used to such fantastic Greek food at 3 AM in San Diego. went here after party as no other places around were open. terrible sandwiches with some chicken not cooked properly and leaking roofs and terrible service

Great quick bite before standing in line for the Presentation Hall concert. It is hard to find a place to take your kids in for a meal this close to Burbon Street. Splitting the combination platter with a kid hit the spot and not the wallet.

Best Gyros outside of Greece, warm friendly staff. This location is perfect for late snack being right off fashionation street.

I don’t understand what the big hype is… I got a chicken shawarma plate which is essentially a disassembled chicken shawarma wrap but it was $ 5 more? I noticed a review saying that the tzatziki sauce was actually sour cream which is possible but it tasted alright. I could have spent that $ 12 on something much tastier.

This is a place I bring my friends after every night out downtown – I can’t count how many times I’ve come here. It is hands down the best Greek food and conveniently located less than a block from Bourbon.
You can never go wrong with the gyro wrap or falafels. Most impressive of all is the staff that works there. They’re incredibly nice and will bend over backwards to make sure you leave happy.
It usually isn’t a big deal because there’s an ATM near the counter, but they only accept cash.

These gyros are amazing! I have never had a pita that was so soft and delicious. Ok, so maybe we’d had a few drinks before we shoveled this ethnic delight into our mouths but I like to think I still had my discerning tastes about me. Hubs agreed so two people can’t be wrong. If you’re in the mood for eating on the cheap and something other than the typical NOLA fare, I highly recommend this establishment– conveniently located in the French Quarter!

Four stars?! Seriously?! How is that possible. I have eaten Mediterranean food all across the country and in Europe! I know what to expect. I got the combination plate. The picture of the combination plate obviously contains hummus. It had two olives on the top and is drizzled with olive oil. This plate of street meat cost twelve dollars. He gave us a big pile of sour cream and told us that’s what it was suppose to come with. I pointed out the picture and questioned him about it and he acted like sour cream was right! This wasn’t tziziki mind you! It was right out of the tub sour cream! The chicken was dry as a bone, like it had been cold and someone microwaved it three times. It was grainy and barely edible. The beef was good and the crappy little shredded lettuce salad was to be expected. The pita was mediocre to poor.

Yum yum! Great Greek food right in the Quarter. Small restaurant with barely any chairs. I think a lot of people get their food to go. However, there is room to eat there unless it is really crowded.

Fantastic gyro. I got mine customized with baba ganoush. Paid extra but worth every penny. Nice big chunks of meat. A welcome change from traditional thinly sliced. This is the place to be at 2am for sure

Good grief we came back to this place three times while on vacation and hanging around the French Quarter. The best Gyro I have ever had– it was fantastic. The staff was nice and actually found us entertaining as they started to recognize us when we would come it. They thought it was funny how much we kept raving about their food. Anyway will definitely be back to New Orleans and Ali Baba.

Gyro wrap is as good as you can get in the big apple. Delicious and right next to bourbon!

I went here with my girlfriend and we’re pretty critical when it comes to Mediterranean food. We weren’t expecting a whole lot given the size, but I enjoyed the gyro and she loved the falafels. Inexpensive menu and wasn’t what I expected. Coming back here again.

Mohammad (the owner) is the best! These gyros are the best ever! Always made fresh and delicious!

I have been here many times and it’s always hit or miss. You either get a ton of meat with plenty of sauce on a fresh, soft pita, or the bare minimum of meat and hardly any sauce on a dried-​out, crumbly pita. It’s never in between, and there’s no pattern or indication of whether it’s gonna be good or bad.
Service is always surly, but I’d be surly too if I spent my days waiting on drunken FQ fucktards.
Cash only. Stop complaining and carry a little cash. (only $ 7 – 8 bucks for a gyro.)
All in all, if you’re in doubt I’d say roll the bones and give it a shot. Because even when they fuck it up it’s still pretty good…

Amazing lamb gyros! Pictures of old school Bill Clinton on the walls. If you’re sick of the fried foods, definitely give this place a try. It’s a perfect to-​go spot to grab food before the concerts at Preservation Hall.

EXPATRIATES line up at off-​peak hours on visits back to get their gyro fix;
GRUFF service but then look at what they have to put up with!
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK is addicting, and not just after a few too many.
I’ve lived near Ali Baba for years and often relapse into an addiction with their food, especially those first crisp days of autumn. Sure they can be gruff and a little slow but look what they have to deal with: argumentative drunks that can’t utter their order understandably, then they indignantly expect to pay with credit cards despite large «cash only» signage. I’m not a big gyro’s fan but the generous Philly cheese steak is a perfect ooey-​gooey tasty mess. The chicken shawarma is my second favorite both less than $ 10. Oh yeah, there is a TV in the back but it’s usually playing Al Jezeera news or a soccer match in Arabic.

Still the best gyro in the city and they give you a ridiculous amount of gyro meat. Come hungry

My BF and I were hungry after all the drinking we have done and walking up and down Bourbon St. We didn’t want anything fried so we kept looking until we stumbled upon this place.
Really good Beef Shawarma. Affordable and good service. The pita bread was really warm and good and the meat was tender and flavorful.
It definitely HIT OUR SPOT that night!
I recommend this place for late night snacking/​dinner.