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    Abu Omar Halal - Austin

    3.5 (109 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Baklava
    Stephanie M.

    I was walking by and decided to stop by and check out the menu to maybe come back another day. I had just eaten so I wasn't very hungry in the moment. One of the staff members in the window asked if we needed help and we said we were just looking. He then handed us some baklava free of charge to try. Super sweet! I can't wait to return and try their menu out. The baklava was absolutely delicious. Perfect dessert to end our previous meal we had.

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    Jabari N.

    F this place: waited 45 minutes for a chicken kebab that was the worst I've had in austin. He had to put the chicken back on the grill cause it wasn't cooked and it got to me dry. Veggies fresh out of a can. All while he kept lying about the time. Yuck. Didn't even finish it

    Great service from the person at the front register! Was Very friendly and kind to my family!

    Missy F.

    Just ordered from uber eats the gyro is ok, and the falafels are so dry. They also forgot to give me a diet coke to wash it down.

    Sana A.

    Decent halal cart but super surprised and disappointed when I came home and there wasn't any red sauce! I've never asked for it extra at any halal cart as it's always included so I was pretty bummed out when I came home and discovered it missing.

    Taylor Z.

    Abo Ommar is a new addition to the UT Campus next to Don. Not a bad food truck and their prices are pretty reasonable. The meat quality is quite decent and I really dig their fries (super fresh and some good seasoning on them). If you get the meat plate (5.50) it's on the smaller side so I would get some side as well. The sauce was dope and the rice/meat are tasty.

    Falafel sandwich
    Marina A.

    I gave them a 3 cause I might try some of their gyro or chicken shawarma next time... Anyway...Was really excited to try this place cause I always feel like these food trucks can be gems! Lol I got the falafel sandwich. Which was grilled in what seemed like a wrap tortilla or something, not flat bread. The falafel itself seemed ok, nice crunchy texture. But overall it was pretty bland, I couldn't taste the difference between the pickles, tomatoes or cucumber inside.... ‍ Best thing about it was the "tzaziki" served on the side that had no visible cucumber and tasted more like a bland ranch dressing. DEFINITELY NOT authentic... but not terrible.

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    Great experience! Ordered the falafel Arabi and it was good and the portions were large! Will definitely be back again!

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    2 years ago

    Great Food. Fast service. Delicious food. You'll be happy you stopped by to eat. Tell them Splash sent you.

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    1 year ago

    best Arab food in Austin coming from a middle eastern woman I love the pickles and the chicken sandwich

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    Definitely recommend their chicken shawarma arabi ask for extra sauce and it's *chefs kiss*. Try them out!

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    Been here a few times, really good gyros! Also pretty quick, and they're always been nice to me. Solid truck imo

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    This place is legit and as close to authentic Arabic street shawarma as I've seen !

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    We tried their Chicken Shawarma Arabi plate and Kebab Iraqi, and five stars is too little to express how impressed we were.

    $19.18 Chicken Shawarma Arabi

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    Peace Bakery & Deli - Falafel served as part of the plate with sides

    Peace Bakery & Deli

    4.5(618 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    One of my favorite restaurants is Peace Bakery & Deli. This place is one of those true Austin gems…read more It's casual, friendly, and serving seriously flavorful Middle Eastern food. For my main dishes, I usually go with the lamb shank and sometimes the beef shawarma. The lamb shank was fall-off-the-bone tender, rich, and perfectly seasoned. It comes with a generous portion of rice that soaks up all those savory gravy, making every bite incredibly satisfying. The beef shawarma is thinly sliced, well-marinated, and packed with that classic shawarma flavor. It had the perfect balance of spices, and the portion size was no joke. Paired with their fresh pita and sides, it's easily one of the best shawarmas I've had in Austin. My favorite sides are the potatoes (must get), beet salad, tabouleh, hummus, and babaganoush. Pro-tip: ask for half sides, so basically you can choose up to 4 things instead of 2 full regular sides. The half side portions end up to be almost a full sized side. Pita comes with the meals and their desserts are good too. Service is quick, and the staff is kind. Whether you're grabbing something to-go or sitting down for a hearty meal, Peace Bakery & Deli is a must-try for anyone who loves Middle Eastern cuisine. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu!

    Yummm definitely recommend So many options to pick from n…read morebuild your own plate Super flavorful n hearty serving sizes Customer service is kind n always friendly Inside is homey nothing fancy just a homey feeling Clean n lots of seating Prices are reasonable depending on what u get u can easily share a mixed plate DELISH deserts !!! They have coffee to go along but it is super strong like an espresso

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    Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Yes, please!

    Zaatar Lebanese Grill

    4.6(268 reviews)
    72.3 mi
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    If you like middle eastern food, you will love Zaatar Lebanese Restaurant. I didn't dine in,…read moreinstead placed an order online and was excited to get my order within 20 mins. I chose something simple and it was very tasty. I ate it all very quickly. I do however wish I were a fan of pistachios as it was very picturesque behind the glass display case. I topped off my meal with a very flavorful drink that vaguely reminded me of Sonic's cherry limeade. A fast-food drink I love, by the way. I told my daughter we have to go back and in the meantime I recommend this restaurant highly.

    Lebanese comfort, done right. First time at Zaatar, walked in and met by Saïd, our super sweet…read morewaiter with the most wonderful smile! He not only answered every question we had about the menu, he was so gracious to get the manager when he wasn't sure on how to explain an item to us. He was prompt and checked on us often, very much appreciated. As an appetizer we tried a cup of the lentil soup, it was so comforting and warming, it had a savory taste. We also tried the falafel appetizer and it tasted so good, flakey, and the sauce it came with was perfection! The falafel tasted so good on its own. My husband and I decided to share one plate, the mixed shawarma plate, it was very big and enough for the both of us. It comes with pita bread! The chicken and gyro meat were so perfectly seasoned, the beef shawarma was good, not great. All the specialty sauces: hummus, garlic and tzatziki were absolutely tasty! We asked for more as it just complimented every bite! The plate also comes with a lemony salad, which went perfectly with every thing! We fell in love with their rice, we ordered a side of just rice! It's absolutely lovely! To drink we got their hot tea, which is black tea and you can choose to have it with natural mint leaves, it was perfection in a cup! The music was traditional Lebanese, which made you feel like you were transported to Lebanon. Will be going back very soon!

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    Phoenician Resto Cafe - mixed grill

    Phoenician Resto Cafe

    4.4(424 reviews)
    0.0 miUniversity of Texas
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    Really love this gem! Portion is large (especially the sides!). It feels warm and welcoming. The…read morespace has a rustic vibe--lots of wood, stones, and a big mural on the wall. Fresh pita & dips (free) - 5/5 As soon as we sat down the waiter brought out pita and a special dip that I never tried in other restaurants, and the pita was still warm like it had just come out of the oven. Soft, fluffy, and really fresh. I used it to dip into the sides we ordered later--the Baba Ghanouj and Hummus. The baba ghanouj had that roasted eggplant smokiness, while the hummus was thick, creamy, and very sesame-forward. Both were solid. Flatbread Trio ($15) - 5/5 This comes with three pieces but you can order a plate of three in the same kinds: meat, za'atar spice, and cheese. The za'atar one had that unique flavor--thyme, sumac, sesame seeds. The cheese flatbread came out hot and stretchy with three cheeses melted together. The meat one had minced beef and vegetables on a thin crust with slightly crispy edges. This one really impressed me. Lamb Kabob Platter ($19) - 4/5 Ground lamb mixed with onion and spices and grilled. The texture was fairly firm and the seasoning was pretty strong--you mostly taste the spices rather than the lamb itself. It comes with grilled tomato and onion, which adds a nice bit of sweetness and balances things out. It also comes with 2 sides--we chose baba ghanouj and hummus. The sides portion is really generous. Mixed Grill Combination ($23) - 4.5/5 It includes beef tenderloin, kafta skewers, and chicken shish tawook. The beef had a nice smoky grill flavor and was quite tender. The kafta had the strongest seasoning, and the chicken ended up being the lightest and juiciest of the three. It also comes with 2 sides--we chose baba ghanouj and salad. House dessert (pistachio pastry, $6) - 4/5 Looks pretty simple, but inside there's pistachio filling that gives it a really nice nutty sweetness. Not overly sugary, which I liked. I hope it could improve its appearance a bit. The food felt comforting and homey rather than fancy, and the portions were generous for the price.

    Such a good find! I was in town with family trying to find a place for 11 of us to get something to…read moreeat and as soon as we walked in we knew we had found the spot. Staff were super welcoming and happy to quickly seat us. No waiting right away we had glasses of ice water and full baskets of their fresh warm pita while we made looked over their light up menus with helpful explanations from our server to help guide us. So many delicious things came out just as fast. Meats were all juicy and seasoned to perfection the chicken, steak, and kafta Delicious! Baba ghanoush and hummus to top all of it yummy! You can really taste all the work they put into making all their food great!

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    Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet

    Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet

    4.5(307 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    We've been here a couple times now, on a Sunday and Saturday for lunch and it has yet to…read moredisappoint. It's one of those places that's reliable and feels pretty consistent, knowing you're going to leave happy and full after eating here. The two times we've been there, theres always plenty of seating and are able to walk right in. It's a walk in and seat yourself experience and then you pay upon leaving. The staff keeps the dining area and buffet line consistently stocked and clean. They even provide hand sanitizer and gloves for you. Even when foot traffic picked up while we were there, the food was replenished quickly and didn't look picked over. Now let's talk food...Everything tastes fresh, well-seasoned, and like it was made with care instead of just being "buffet food" an under seasoned. The variety is also amazing, and it's easy to build a plate for pretty much any type of diet whether you're keto, high protein, balanced, veggie-forward, vegan, etc... Some of our favorite dishes we keep coming back for: Shredded beef (SO good), Baked fish (tender and not fishy), Garlic baked chicken (wonderful crispy skin), Fried chicken, Baked kafta, Kafta kebab, Gyro meat, Roasted cauliflower, Eggplant, Greek salad, Fatoush, Kale Caesar salad, Zaatar pizza, Cheese pizza (pro tip: top it with shredded beef- a life changing buffet hack), Rice with lentils, Rice with mixed veggies. For the quality, variety and amount of food you get, this is easily one of the best deals in the city! It's rare to find a buffet that's both affordable and consistently this good! If I had one small wish, it would be for desserts to match how strong the rest of the food is. They're not bad, just a little more "fine" compared to how amazing everything else is. I've seen another Dimassi's (I think in Cali) that had a frozen yogurt machine and I'd LOVE to see that here because it would be the perfect finish! Make a cup and then crumble up some baklava on it! Overall we've LOVED it here and we'll absolutely keep coming back! Great food, clean, consistent, and worth it every time!

    In my family, we really like Demassi's. Not necessarily because everything there is amazing, but…read morebecause there is genuinely something to please everyone. Between me, my husband, and my mom, we have a lot of overlap in what we like to eat, but we also have some pretty distinct preferences, and Demassi's is one of those places where that works. My husband really loves Middle Eastern / Mediterranean food. I generally do not. I tend to find the meats too dry, I don't particularly like the spice profile, and I also find a lot of dishes in that category to be overly sour. It's hard to explain, but there's often a sharp, tangy acidity that I don't enjoy. For whatever reason, I don't have that issue at Demassi's at all. Here my husband can get his fix of dry, spiced meats, while I'm happy eating from the huge selection of rice dishes, cooked veggies, and soups. As far as protein goes, I actually really like the fish here, so I almost never eat the meat and still leave satisfied. It usually feels like a healthy pescatarian day for me, which I like. Then there's my mom, who just loves the abundance and variety of a buffet. She's happiest when she can sample a little bit of everything, build plates with lots of small bites, and then go back for more. Demassi's is perfect for that. On top of all of this, it's very reasonably priced, especially for lunch or on weeknights. It's always clean, the staff is consistently courteous, and they are really on top of bussing tables, which matters a lot to me at a buffet. Dirty dishes piling up are never an issue here. Overall, it's a solid, reliable spot for us and a place we're always happy to suggest when we're trying to please multiple people with different tastes.

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