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Aspasia

4.5 (128 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Mega mixed grill with half fries and half rice
Zack F.

Went there with family for a late lunch and it was delicious. We had the mixed grill and while we did manage a three-way split it probably would have been better to split between two of us. The meats were tender and well-seasoned, and went great with the tahini that accompanied it. While I did not try it myself, my brother had a gyro and said it was good. We also tried the walnut and pistachio baclavas, and they were both quite tasty

Chicken Shawarma
Melinda M.

This place is addicting. Friend and I took two more people there. They have a patio now that is really nice. This time I got the Chicken Shawarma and friend went back to the Chicken Kabobs. Our guests got Gyros. They were as impressed as we are with this place. The rice is amazing; the server is amazing; the chicken is tender; there's enough food for two meals out of one. You will love this place. Again, whether it's authentic or not, I don't know. I just know it's delicious!

JP P.

An absolute treasure ! Stumbled upon this restaurant by accident . The owner is just incredible . We highly recommend the outdoor dining area . Great for events ! Plenty of vegan options .

Appetizer platter
Monty H.

Spent a lot of time in Jordan so I'm picky about my middle eastern food and desserts, and I was thoroughly impressed with the food here. Got the appetizer platter, which was amazing, and took the knafeh and hareeseh desserts to go (they were perfect). Wish I lived closer, I'd be a regular.

M6. Chicken Shawarma w/ salad instead of fries (same cost) 12.99 (11/2024)
Gibran S.

Went for a Saturday lunch. The place was only 1/4 occupied but we could tell they were also doing takeout service at the front counter. Owner/waiter tended to us and was gracious/attentive, if a bit of a salesman too. The food arrived in about 10 min and was quite outstanding. The Kibbeh (4 pieces) was the showstopper. The chicken shawarma was as very good too. We would definitely come back! Decor is sparse, but adequate. Parking is free in their own private lot.

Ashley C.

Went here yesterday after seeing high reviews from them and a super delectable Instagram! There was only 1 table seated when we got there and there was no one at the front, though we could hear people in the kitchen. It does have a more hole in the wall local feel, and the music was nice.. reminded me of a French cafe. It took about 20min minutes though for me to realize the same song was playing on a loop. After standing for a bit and ringing the bell a couple times, we were greeted. Once seated, the server was on top of service. We ordered the baba ganoush for an appetizer. This was my first time ordering this. It came with veggies and thin plain pita bread. I don't think it's a dish we love, but it seemed to be made nicely and a hearty portion. The mega mixed grill meal we ordered to try a few things at once was a sight! Huge portion and nicely presented. We enjoyed that and the fries we ordered on the side as well. I really liked the baklava dessert too, but just know it's pretty sweet! Aside from the greeting at the beginning, I noticed after paying that the prices charged were different than what was on the menu, which is the reason for taking another star. I really don't like that and am not sure why they are charging more than advertised on the menu. I let it go but probably won't be back.

Pita bread (served with falafel plate)
Emma S.

Very authentic, good food. We got the aspasia mix and the falafel plate. All of the appetizers were very good on the aspasia mix dish, I especially liked the samosa, kibbeh, and cheese roll. The falafel plate was good, but the veggies were spicy which I was not expecting. The falafel was very fluffy on the inside and had a good crunchy outside. I liked that it had a hole in the center, I've never seen this before. The servings are pretty large and good to split. My only complaint would be that the pita bread is not good at all, it's super thin/dry and was served to us cold. The service was pretty also slow.

Windy T.

Stopped in after reading about this place in local newspaper. Glad we did!! Everything was great. Service very friendly. Some of best falafel, baklava, and rice pudding ever. Will be back for sure.

M10. Mega Mixed Grill
Jeff David G.

What an incredible introduction to Middle Eastern cuisine! We were unfamiliar with most of the items on the menu, but the owner came and sat with us for a little bit and provided excellent recommendations. He was kind, funny, and obviously very passionate about the food. I can't blame him - everything was authentic and delicious. A couple friends and I shared the Aspasia Mix appetizer plate and the Mega Mixed Grill entree. This was a great place to go to as a group because we were able to try 6 appetizers and 4 meats each with plenty to go around. The service was flawless and we were all impressed by the quantity and quality of the meal, a meal with so many different notes that came together harmoniously. Don't let the restaurant's proximity to a stop light or gas station fool you, Aspasia has a gorgeous outdoor patio that added to the dining experience. We would love to go back and show other friends this gem!

(top to bottom): chicken kebab with fries, samosas and pickled vegetables, lamb kebab with rice
Betsy L.

We tried Aspasia for dinner the other night, and we really enjoyed the food! We love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food; Aspasia is a great addition to the local options! We started with the Samosas, which were filled with ground beef, onions, and pine nuts. YUM. The crust was light and crispy, while the filling was super hearty and seasoned really well. For our entrees, we got the Lamb Kebab plate with rice and the Chicken Kebab plate with fries. I absolutely loved the lamb kebab! The lamb and rice were fragrant and spiced perfectly, and the tahini took it over the top in a good way. I will 100% be ordering this again! The Aspasia bread that comes with the plate is interesting -- it's a pita stuffed with onions and herbs, as well as a tangy sauce of some kind (maybe tomato-based? Honestly not sure) -- but I might have preferred plain pita, because I felt like the flavors of the Aspasia bread overpowered the lamb. The portions are very generous. I took leftovers home, and they reheated really well for lunch the next day! The dining room is on the plain side, which is neither here nor there, and it seemed like there was only one server for the whole dining room, which slowed things up a bit, but Aspasia's food is the real draw. We'll be back, no question!

Chris K.

I just have reiitterate how great this place is. Real authentic hand made food with love. I just keep coming back and when I think of eating out this place always come up.

My server chilling
Connie G.

I walked in at 7:30pm on a Sunday. It was not busy and I got waited on right away. I ordered a chicken schawarma which came with fries. My server was very friendly and seemed genuinely happy to wait on me. He sat up front when not attending to his customers to listen to Arabic shows on his smart phone, leaving some dirty dishes on a large table. The interior of this place does look like an authentic Arabic diner. Ambiance is lacking, with boxes of Kleenex facial tissue on each table, which I guess are meant to be used as napkins. I was served no silverware, but I didn't ask for any as I remember how Arabs love to eat with their hands, as I witnessed that while in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq while deployed there. My food came out promptly. My dish was mostly fries, but the grilled schawarma was tasty. The pistachio baklava was tasty as well, but very small. "Will you come back?" asked my server as I got up to pay. I will, and he again smiled.

Russell B.

Went here a few weeks back. The food was really delicious. We particularly enjoyed the samosas. This is a family run business and we were greeted by one of the owners. He was incredibly nice and welcoming. There are some things they need to work on, however. They have a fountain drink system in the middle of the restaurant. So, I assumed it was free refills. But, as it turns out, they used cans so I was a little surprised when the bill revealed we paid $12 for soda. Also, they have Kleenex at every table. I'm not sure what that's about. All-in-all I'd recommend it. The food is really good and they are very friendly. They have some things to work out and I hope they do because I'm rooting for them.

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Amazing falafel!! The guy working the FOH is very nice. Chicken Shawarma is great as well.

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2 years ago

Delicious Falafel and Baklava. I took 3 pieces to go. The service was friendly and fast. We will be back.

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Absolutely terrific Mediterranean/Syrian food! Service top rate And the servings are plentiful.

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I have eaten at Aspasia 4 times and haven't been disappointed. The falafel wrap is fresh and the mega mix meat tray is excellent to share.

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Aspasia catered for an event and everything was absolutely delicious! Tastes very authentic and it has lots of flavor.

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Orders several item to go. Great food, nice and friendly staff. Good value. And did I mention really, really great food!

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Clean, comfortable dining area. Nice menu choices. Delicious food and large portion's!

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The waitress new her dishes, what the best drinks were. Very personable. Definitely will be back.

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I'm Middle Eastern and very picky about my food but this place surprised me with seriously good flavor. Highly recommended.

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Food is amazing!!! Good Lamb is hard to find and this was delicious. Service was excellent and we will definitely will be coming back.

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Delicious food! Our server was very nice and helped us pick what to get. The best falafel I've had in Tucson

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This location used to be Za'atar Mediterranean Restaurant. Are you still the same owners?

Hello Mario, No we are not the same owners.

Do you have waiter service?

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