Since moving to the Houston area, Al's has been on my list for a casual night of good food. After a night out, I was looking for a spot nearby and saw it was less than 10 minutes away. Al's is a convenience store with a solid counter option for a meal. Parking is easy: they've got a couple of reserved spots out front plus a shared lot across the street you can pay for. Inside, there's a good amount of seating, with tables that fit up to four people. We ordered the gyro quesadilla, the half-and-half plate, and two gyro sandwiches with a side of fries. The gyro meat was definitely the star compared to the chicken shawarma, so naturally the quesadilla and sandwiches became our favorites. Surprisingly though, the quesadilla was the standout- the gooey cheese with the gyro was absolute perfection. The chicken shawarma was unfortunately extremely dry. Prices are decent, and the garlic sauce paired well with everything. I just wish we had gotten more than one, since all the other sauces were tzatziki. read more

AL Quick Stop - gyro quesadilla, half-and-half plate, and Gyro Sandwich - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

There's something uniquely appealing about getting gyros and Mediterranean goodies inside a convenience store. Feels like discovering a hidden gem in the most unexpected place... The over-the-counter setup, paired with the option to grab a cold drink from the refrigerated section at the back, adds to the charm of this place inside Montrose. I've ordered the gyro plate here a few times with no complaints. The meat is flavorful with a side of rice, hummus, pita bread, and cucumber salad. The hummus has just the right amount of oil, and the portions overall are satisfactory. I'm a big fan of the Cajun-seasoned fries, too. Still need to try their kabobs and shawarmas. There are a few tables for dining in, but it's definitely more of a takeout spot. The service is straightforward - you place your order, get your ticket, and pay at the front. Definitely be coming back if I'm in the area read more

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Don't let the convenience store front fool you, AL is A1. They don't service the "over rice" plates with all the sauces, but their meats and rice pack so much flavor, you don't need sauce. My go to is the half gyro and half chicken shawarma which is served over perfectly seasoned rice along with the creamiest hummus on this planet. They provide a garlic sauce and a tzatziki sauce but I recommend the pita bread to soak up all the goodness in the plate. This place is legit you really can't go wrong with anything. read more

Stopped in for lunch and had my favorite kabob combo and tried their new cookies A++, a true Houston staple. read more

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Whenever I'm craving fresh hot food and don't have the energy to think, Al's is my go-to, specifically THIS location. I have one closer to me in the Heights but the presentation, serving size, taste is never the same as the one on Waugh Dr. Even when I order via Uber Eats it hits. The gyro and gyro plate are 10/10 every time, and I've had it manyyy times. Also love that it feels balanced - protein, carb, veggies read more

AL Quick Stop - Gyro Plate, Fresh Veggies, Gyro Pita - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

Worst establishment ever!!!! The managers are rude!!! Absolutely no customer service skills and the food is terrible!!!! Never go to this location at minimum!!!! Save your time if you want to be treated with respect and experience quality food this is not the place!!!! Would give them zero stars!!!! read more

Love that it's local and the food is great. Friendly staff. Low-key ambiance. This will not break the bank.

Great spot for middle eastern food! Been here a few times. Always fresh and good service. Place is pretty authentic. read more

AL Quick Stop - Chicken shawarma a plate - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

As others have noted, surprisingly delicious food in an unlikely location. Although some of the items we sampled were mediocre, others were EXCELLENT. So it's a major hit and minor miss over here. YAY: -Gyro plate. Delicious. Meat had a great texture and flavor, with crispy edges. -The kibbeh. On its own or part of a sampler, just make sure you get it. Wow. Stole the show. Perfect texture and very delicious. -The falafel. Falafel is usually a miss for me at most places since it's usually too dry. I picked it up thinking it'd be the same situation since it was so hard on the outside but somehow... it was moist on the inside. Very crisp exterior with a moist interior -- surprisingly great. NAY: -The chicken shawarma plate. I figured the chicken would be great since the beef was but it wasn't as good. It wasn't bad or particularly dry or anything. It was just relatively unimpressive in terms of flavor/texture. -Spicy potatoes. I think these would benefit from a crispier texture. I plan on tossing the leftovers in my air fryer to try and improve them. -Their pita bread, honestly. Just not that soft. Overall, pretty damn good food at very reasonable prices. read more

The falafel here is delicious, fresh tasting. I believe it has red cabbage in it (?) something that makes it unique.

Excellent food. Very nice owner. Thank you for your help and your delicious food!!! Quality is excellent read more

Run, don't walk to this unassuming corner store. I was so pleasantly surprised to taste and love everything on my plate. It's always an aspiration, but is still the best feeling when it comes to plan. The combo plate with gyro and lamb was to die for, the hummus was incredibly flavorful, the cucumber salad has the perfect combination of pickles/scrumptious vegetables, all tied together with the rice. I balked at the price but definition worth it. Service is amazing and quick, my order was done prior to my pickup time. read more

AL Quick Stop - Gyro Plate - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

Coworkers wanted gyro/kabob for lunch and asked me for a recommendation. I suggested Al's and informed them it's been over a year since my last visit, but that when I used to go regularly, I was always satisfied. Well, today, we placed an order for 2 chicken kabob plates, 1 gyro with extra meat, and 1 hummus supreme with extra meat at 1235p(ish) via doordash. We received a notification that food was picked up at 1256p, and at 110p our driver was dropping it off. Unfortunately, all of our food was lukewarm-cold and both gyro meat and chicken were dry. My hummus supreme lacked flavor and extra meat that was paid for. All pita bread had to be reheated. Boss didnt even words for his gyro other than to say "do not order again." Sadly, more than half the food ended up in the garbage. Really hoped we'd be adding them to monthly rotation, but that won't be happening. read more

AL Quick Stop - Chicken kabob plate - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

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In the mood for some good Mediterranean food ? Check out Al Quick Stop. Uber Eats will also deliver from this restaurant. The food was really good and hit the spot on a Saturday night! I especially liked the lit Baklava. Definitely worth checking it out! read more

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I've frequented Al quick shop multiple times and have always been pleased with the food. I recommend the chicken sub and the gyro bowls.

I've been wondering about all the high reviews for Al's Quick Stop! Finally decided to give it a shot cause the photos make the food look dang good! Placed an order for pick-up with Yelp and the food was ready by the time we got there! Maybe it's the novelty of it being a convenience store type of place - literally it's a store with most of the place cleared out for food! Almost like a taco stand. There's parking out in front and to the side of the place. We ordered the falafels - super crispy, tasted like burnt corn bread is what the bf said! Lol! They did lack flavor - even when dipped in sauce. Definitely wasn't the best falafels I've had in town. 3/5 The gyro sandwich - ok the redeeming factor for this place is the gyro meat. It was soft, it was tender and the flavors were good.. though the flavors are very light. It comes with some grilled onions and tzakziki sauce.. I didn't see any tomatoes but maybe it was served on the side with the pickled veggies. The pita was thick and pillowy. It was alright, but I've definitely had way better and way more flavorful gyros in town. 3/5 The hummus supreme - basically a layer of hummus with some gyro meat on top. Comes with a pita - but a different kind from the gyro sandwich pita. This one is thinner. The meat was as described above - tender, moist, seasoned well. But the hummus was lacking - I thought it was just ok as well. 3/5 Overall, Al's was alright. I wouldn't give it the ratings it has on Yelp and I definitely would grab the same dishes at other places around town. Would probably not come back here since I wasn't really amazed/impressed by anything we ordered. read more

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Yummy food and great service! One of the best Gyros I've had. The pita was so soft, and the meat was delicious. Can't wait to go back!

Found this place randomly. It's interesting to find a small convenience store and a restaurant together here. They are running a promo with ordering from their website with min $15, get $3 off. That's a pretty good deal! We ate inside and the place didn't smell much like a grease, as you'd expect when the kitchen is out there and not in the back. Food came out fresh and ultra warm. Their chili sauce isn't so spicy. Staff was friendly. They had a lot of pickups too. Maybe a good spot for food delivery? Making mental note! read more

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Been coming to Al's every now and then this year for their delicious chicken shawarma sandwich. The shawarma sandwich is always fresh with Mediterranean pickles, tomato slices, lettuce, and the tangy garlic sauce which is to die for. The chicken itself is so tender and marinated in yummy spices! I love dipping my fries in extra garlic sauce. Order online through their website and typically the food is ready in 15 mins. The owner is a great guy who tends to recognize us since we come here so often and will continue to! Parking is available on the side and in front of the store across the street. read more

AL Quick Stop - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had the gyro plate and the tabouleh salad with chicken And it was amazing so much flavor. I will definitely get another delivery from this place way to go!!! read more

I've never actually visited this establishment in person. I've only ever ordered this via Doordash, so filter this review through that lense. I actually decided to give this place a try based on reviews. It lived up to the hype. Even to go, it arrived to my place fresh and hot. I tried several items, and all were well-seasoned and delicious. Affordable. Yummy. Consistent taste. What more could you ask for? I can't speak to the service or ambiance. read more

One of the best places in Montrose to get gyros and other Mediterranean food. Gyro burrito is delicious but I absolutely love the gyro fries with feta cheese and lamb meat on top. The only complaint I have is that it's a little bit pricey but fair for the dishes and quality of food they're making. Was surprised to pull up to a convenient store looking place but they serve some great food in there! read more

Get the gyro plate, you won't be disappointed! The chicken kebab plate is a great choice too. Cheap but delicious, worth it!!! read more

AL Quick Stop - Gyro Plate, Lentil Soup - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

A very superb customer serviced local Quick stop for those items you picture a local food supply and service store to be! Along with considerably focus customer service I have been a customer for nearly 15 years! read more

This is a hidden gem located in a convenience store. Food What else is there to say other than seriously give it a go. Their gyros (sandwich, bowl, burrito, plate), chicken shawarma, falafel, kibbeh, stuffed grape leaves are all great. We've eaten quite a few of their offerings and they deliver consistently. They offer other types of cuisine, but can't speak to them yet. We go for Mediterranean typically, but I'd bet it's all great! Feel free to grab what you want from the store to go along with your order. Service This is not a sit down style establishment. Orders are placed at the counter. They're quick to fulfill your order once placed. Cost As I always say, subjective, but I do think the value is great! I have ordered several appetizers and main courses with no disappointment to what they charge. Overall Look, just stop in and try! Or just order delivery or takeout through Yelp! They are on the other platforms too. We can vouch that the food is just as good delivered! We love this place and definitely plan to continue giving a local spot business. read more

Don't judge a book by it's cover! Though this restaurant is housed in a convenience store/ bodega type of establishment, they make some good food. The wait time is a little lengthy but everything seems to be made to order, so just be prepared to wait 10-15 minutes if not more. Most of the staff is Spanish-speaking, so just be prepared to battle with a language barrier if you're trying to inquire about menu items or wanting to do any substitutions/ alterations to any items. Tip: you'll order at the restaurant, but you'll pay for your items at the front where you would normally check-out with any items from the store. read more

I finally made it to Al's Quick Stop. The casual deli is inside a convenience store. They have different types of sampler platters. I chose the vegetarian one. The hummus and falafel are delicious. The cauliflower is delicious too but it's spicy. I don't know why they add red pepper flakes. The tabbouli needs more bulgur and the stuffed grape leaves come from a can. The order is accompanied by one pita bread. Overall it's good. I sat outside as it's pleasant Spring weather. read more

AL Quick Stop - Sampler plate - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is a great local neighborhood store with the added bonus of having a restaurant built into it everything I've had has been more food that I can eat and also delicious. read more

Ordered takeout and thought the food was delicious at a low cost. Got the chicken burger, chicken wrap, and a gyro bowl. The burgers were large and everything was flavored and seasoned well. I will definitely be ordering food from AL again! read more

AL Quick Stop - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yummy!! Yummy!!!! Yummy!!!! The garlic sauce is so yummy! The gyro is so yummy! The lentil soup is so... yummy! read more

AL Quick Stop - Yummy! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Gyro meat - Pretty darn good. Thick pieces that were not dry. Flavor was more beef than lamb. Onions and tomato had nice char. Pita - Fluffy with a nice flavor. Hummus - creamy and light. I like how they mixed in pickles. Rice - Not a fan. Quality wasn't quite there. Very soggy Mexican style. Sauces - White sauce was pretty good. I a little on the thinner side but tasted homemade. Red sauce wasn't very spicy and the flavor was eh. read more

I've been a patron here for over 2 years and I must say I am impressed with the awesome service and great food! If you know the neighborhood, you know Al's is a one stop shop -- literally! They've got everything with the exception of hard liquor, but with so many bars around who needs it? I'm a sucker for their gyro sandwich (it's a perfect combination of beef and lamb meat and they aren't stingy with the protein) and Cajun seasoned fries. Yup! I said it, Cajun! They're so yummy. The only thing I wish was that they had is more potato chip variety, but it's not a deal breaker! read more

AL Quick Stop - Chopping up my Samich!! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Good, cheap place to eat Mediterranean in Montrose. Also a very good selection of drinks...

My co worker suggested we order Mediterranean today for lunch. And told me she really likes Al's. So I didn't argue, I trust her taste buds. She's never steered me wrong. I ordered the chicken Shawarma sandwich and I was not disappointed. The pita was thin yet thick enough to hold all my contents in. The garlic and tzatziki sauce were both good. Overall I really enjoyed my sandwich. This is now saved as a favorite in my food list. read more

AL Quick Stop - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

Quarantine hunger led me to find this place on UberEats. The reviews were great so I more than thought it was worth a try. I tried the Chicken Shawarma Plate. It comes with rice, hummus, a salad, pita bread and a garlic paste. So glad I ordered because it was delicious and more than enough for more than one serving. I'll definitely be ordering again. read more

AL Quick Stop - Convenience Stores Near Me - Houston, Texas

AL quik stop made for an easy dinner one night recently. I ordered ahead and arrived 15 minutes later to pick it up. It's always smokey inside with meats being fried up on the griddle. It's about what you expect inside looking in from the corner. Fluorescent lights, hum of drink coolers and meat sizzling away. Not much else to say, you probably don't want to hang out there long. Once you do get out of there and find somewhere to grub, you'll be happy you stopped through. Is it my favorite gryo plate in Houston, no. But it's a solid deal all around, and if you're in the area you could certainly do worse. I keep it in my regular rotation either way. Variety is the spice of life! read more

I love their Chicken Shawarma plate and their garlic sauce is heavenly. I used to work close by and would get this DoorDashed like every couple of weeks. I live across town now so it's a rarity to eat here, but I try to get it when I can. read more

If you wanna eat Gyros then we SHALL Since I consider you a good PAL Together we've Killed more Mers than VAL And doused more fires than a FIRE MARSHAL But your naughty place is roomier than a French SALLE And your triangle's more infamous than old PASCAL Makes me vanish like Bermuda, bad for my MORALE Still, let's go and get a Gyro from AL WHAT Really tasty Gyro from this little place in Montrose. Underrated and probably significantly better than Niiko Niko. However the service isn't always good, and they often mess up a sandwich or make it dry or give you the wrong thing. Who wants a guy that makes it dry. Am I right. And hearing them yell at each other and treat each other badly makes me want to not come here. Still it is a Five Star Gyro. Not as good as Ekko's, or Gyros & Shish out on Highway 6 but still excellent. Now we'll let Paul Simon take it away. If you by my bodyguard, I can split a Gyro with you You can call me Foxy, and Al, when I call you, I can call you Al What do you mean that's not how it goes. read more

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AL Quick Stop is one of my favorite places to order from on Uber Eats because I can get a discount typically and because it's quick and easy. Is it the best Mediterranean food in Houston? No. I love Mediterranean food more than most, and there are places that have better flavors and quality. Grape leaves and falafel are not as good as some other Houston options. Same with the kabobs. However, there is a good mix of options at AL Quick Stop. I haven't been in to the place myself - I've only ordered to be delivered, but I'd say don't be deterred by the appearance of the place. Everyone I know that's been there has enjoyed it. I've had it several times in the last year by delivery and likely will again in the future. read more

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I got the gyro platter which was $13.50. They didn't provide much meat and the rice is tasteless. Wouldn't come here again.