Platter of fire-grilled Middle Eastern skewers, shawarma, and fresh sides at Ali Baba Grill

Fire-Grilled, Family-Shared

Authentic Middle Eastern skewers, shawarma, and sauces grilled fresh on Rice Street in Saint Paul.

From the Bazaar to Rice Street

Ali Baba Grill brings the warmth of a Middle Eastern bazaar to the heart of Saint Paul. Every skewer is marinated in time-honored spices and seared over open flame, while our shawarma turns slow until it's golden and tender. From hummus and baba ghanouj to lamb chops and generous family platters, each dish is crafted to be shared, savored, and remembered around your table.

Taste the Flame
The Ali Baba Plate with lamb skewer, kufta, chicken kebab, shawarma, and falafel
The signature Ali Baba Plate

Our Signature Grills

Ali Baba Plate Entree with assorted skewers, shawarma, and falafel

Ali Baba Plate Entree

1 lamb skewer, 1 kufta skewer and 1 chicken kebab skewer, with chicken and beef shawarma, and 2 pieces of falafel. Served with grilled tomato and onion, garlic, tahini sauce and spicy tahini sauce.

Grilled half chicken on seasoned rice garnished with herbs

Half Chicken

Grilled half chicken marinated with Middle Eastern spices, served on a bed of seasoned rice, garnished with fresh herbs and roasted tomato.

Family Platter loaded with skewers, shawarma, pita, rice and dips

Family Platter

A generous assortment with lamb skewers, kofta, chicken kebab, shawarma, sides of pita, rice, fries, grilled onions, tomatoes, plus hummus and Baba Ghanouj. Includes three sauces.

Grilled chicken shish kebab skewers with sides

Chicken Shish Kebab Entree

Grilled chicken skewers. Served with choice of fries or rice and a selection of salads like baba ghanouj, hummus, or tabouleh.

Four marinated lamb chops with grilled onions and tomatoes

Lamb Chops Entree

Four marinated lamb chops served with grilled onions and tomatoes and your choice of rice or french fries and salad.

Mixed grill with chicken, lamb and kofta kebabs, onions and tomato

Mixed Grill Entree

1 chicken shish kebab, 1 lamb kebab, 1 kofta kebab, grilled onions and tomato.

Frequently Asked

What meals do you serve?
Ali Baba Grill serves authentic Middle Eastern cuisine perfect for family dinners, group gatherings, and special occasions. Our menu features signature dishes like the Ali Baba Plate with lamb skewer, kufta, chicken kebab, and shawarma, as well as tender Lamb Chops and flavorful Half Chicken marinated in Middle Eastern spices. Guests love our Chicken Shish Kebab served with rice or fries and classic salads like hummus, baba ghanouj, or tabouleh. Our Family Platter is ideal for sharing, loaded with skewers, shawarma, pita, rice, and three sauces. Every dish is crafted with bold, traditional flavors Saint Paul food lovers crave.
Do you offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, we offer both delivery and pickup. Order conveniently online or by phone.
Where are you located?
Ali Baba Grill is located at 1138 Rice St, Saint Paul, MN 55117.
What areas do you serve?
We proudly serve Saint Paul and surrounding areas including North End, Frogtown, Como, Hamline-Midway, Capitol Region, Payne-Phalen, East Side, Maplewood, Roseville, and Little Canada, bringing authentic Middle Eastern flavors to the greater Twin Cities community.

Visit Us

Location

1138 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117

Ordering

Delivery & pickup available. Order online →

When We're Open

Monday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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