Is Alforon Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (San Diego, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Alforon is listed open on alforon.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The business's own website, checked 2026-09-08, shows an active online ordering system and the same Mediterranean and Lebanese menu at the El Cajon Boulevard address.
- Season / episode Season 30, Episode 7
- Original air date
- Address 5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Alforon in San Diego for the episode "International Infusion" (S30E7), which aired 2019-07-17, spotlighting the restaurant's fresh-baked Lebanese pita and traditional Mediterranean dishes. Alforon is a Mediterranean and Lebanese restaurant on El Cajon Boulevard that describes its food as old-country Lebanese cooking made with fresh, locally sourced and imported ingredients. According to the restaurant's website (alforon.com), checked 2026-09-08, Alforon continues to offer its Mediterranean and Lebanese menu and runs an active online ordering system. Google's business listing, checked the same day, also lists Alforon as active at its El Cajon Boulevard address. The functioning online ordering system together with the active business listing indicate Alforon continues to operate from the same address seen on the episode.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
- Original air date
- Episode title
- International Infusion
- What was featured
- fresh-baked Lebanese pita and Mediterranean specialties
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Alforon
Frequently asked questions
Is Alforon still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Alforon is listed open on alforon.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Alforon after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Alforon in San Diego for the episode "International Infusion" (S30E7), which aired 2019-07-17, spotlighting the restaurant's fresh-baked Lebanese pita and traditional Mediterranean dishes. As of September 2026, Alforon is listed open on alforon.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Alforon located?
5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Alforon?
Season 30, Episode 7 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 17, 2019. The episode is titled “International Infusion”.
Is Alforon still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?
According to the restaurant's website (alforon.com), checked 2026-09-08, Alforon continues to offer its Mediterranean and Lebanese menu and runs an active online ordering system. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- alforon.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- alforon.com — http://www.alforon.com/
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