I can't stop thinking about that hummus, the olive oil they use is immaculate. Huge selection on drinks as well. Tho small it's amazing what they can pull out the hat. Friendly counter staff and everyone around treats this restaurant with the respect it earned. 10/10

Best falafel I've ever had, I love this place! I wish I lived closer so I could go everyday. Also, the owner is the sweetest guy. Highly recommend Al Aqsa, I can't wait to go again!

Came here on the recommendation of a friend and was absolutely delighted by the food and friendly service. After taking my order, was given a delicious fresh falafel with some hummus while I waited, and after ordering a pack of pitas, we were given some palestinian olive oil and za'atar to try. We got takeout but the food was so good that halfway through eating it we came back to order more hummus and and toum to go. We ended up also ordering grape leaves and baba ganoush and were given some chicken and sesame sticks while we waited again. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious; lamb shawarma was perfectly seasoned and tender, the hummus was beautifully creamy, the toum was tangy and pungent, the falafel was crispy and delicious, cannot reccomend enough. A love letter to palestinian food.

Lamb shawarma was so delicious!!! Very nice people working there, too. Was a treat to eat at their little tables outside!

Great Palestinian food. Friendly service. Everything looked and tasted well. Never disappoints.

Al-Aqsa is hands down an absolute staple in my diet. This small unassuming little Palestinian spot serves the juiciest, most delicious chicken shawarma you will get your hands on in Bay Ridge. The garlic sauce? Absolute perfection. Beautifully tangy, perfect texture, just the right amount of pungent. What's not to love? Everyone who works here is an absolute delight, you are always greeted with a small piece of falafel dumped in a little bit of hummus, and topped with sumac. I just know I'm gonna get a piece of falafel as I wait for my gorgeous shawarma to be wrapped. The place screams Palestinian pride, I'm not gonna lie. It's been a source of comfort coming here after every Friday prayer. Their hummus is creamy and dreamy. I always get mine topped with Shatta, which is a wonderful topping - appropriately spicy, and tangy. The portions are pretty generous, the hummus lasts me a couple of days. It's amazing as a side to kebab, or just on its own with warm toasted pita. This place is nothing short of a Palestinian institution on fifth Avenue, if you are in the neighborhood, please stop by here and sample some of their food. You will not be disappointed.

Went here with a Lebanese friend of mine who wanted to gather a group together for Eid to introduce us to some legit and authentic Palestinian food. I have to say I was impressed. For the price of one dish at a sit down restaurant for each person, we had so much shawarma, hummus, home made bread, and other dishes that we almost couldn't finish it all. So the general rule for ethnic food is that the more divey a place is, the more authentic it is, which this place definitely fits the bill. It's got that authentic/homey vibe. I would definitely recommend. This place puts Mamoun's to shame.

Wow! This is a new-to-me favorite. They get busy in there so be prepared for a little wait. I've been twice now, and both times was very happy with the care put into the food. Their chicken gyro wrap is a great to-go grab. The chicken was flavorful and juicy. Their pickles are so good as well. I will be back. I'm trying to be on first name basis , ya dig?