This non-pretentious, family owned restaurant and market is truly a gem. The dining area is humble,…read morebut always very clean and well staffed. The food is fresh and is delivered to your table promptly, and the waitstaff is very kind and courteous. You get enormous portions and they are very reasonably priced. My favorites are the tabouli salad and the eggplant sandwich. It is a dream for vegetarians or vegans, or flat out carnivores. They have something for everyone. The french fries are literally the best in town. Sometimes I will go there on my way home just to get the french fries. I'm not sure what the spices are, but they are so crispy and flavorful. Lunch for three with appetizer and drinks came out to $43. We all had takeout containers. I suggest you call in an order as opposed to using any of the apps, if you go to takeout route. Or order directly from their website. Definitely check out the market as well. I can't recommend this place enough.

Falafel was what I wanted. Will be back for gyros or lamb sangwitches…read more Great selections of food also.

As a Delivery Driver: waited 5-10 minutes to find out they couldn't make the order.?…read more The food looks and smells good.

Absolutely Devine! The Baba ganoush was soooo creamy and flavorful! Got the vegetarian plate 2. I…read morenormally don't love falafels but these were so soft and good. Omg the bread was awesome. Highly recommend stop. They were quick. Kind staff. Clean bathrooms.

We were looking for a change in food from the typical New Mexico flair. We were welcomed right away…read moreupon entering. The place was very clean and well maintained. There were several things we wanted to try but decided on the Chicken Shawarma Platter and a starter of hummus and pita. The flavors were delicious and the portion sizes were hearty! Not one thing was a disappointment. This was a great find on our trip to Albuquerque.

I love to have more options when it comes to Mediterranean food. I have a few others that I…read morefrequent, and I think this one will most certainly be added to to the rotation. This was my first time here and I chose a few of my favorite things. I ordered baba ganoush, tabbouleh and spanakopita. The baba ganoush was tasty, the eggplant had just the right amount of smokiness from being roasted. It was also fresh with the lemon juice. The tabbouleh was delightful with a good crunch from all the parsley. Spanakopita was my least favorite of the three, but still good none the less! My only qualm was that the wrapper was not as crispy as I prefer. The dining room is nice. It gives a little bit of a fast food and dine in vibe with some booths and tables. The service was great, both people who helped us were very nice! I look forward to trying some of their other menu items!

I recently tried Sahara's Lebanese Grill on Central for takeout and it was fantastic. Everything…read morewas packaged well and still hot when I got home. I ordered the grilled chicken plate with yellow rice, hummus, pita, falafel, and a side salad. The chicken was juicy and paired perfectly with the seasoned rice. The hummus was super smooth and creamy, and the pita was warm and soft. The falafel had a nice crisp outside with a flavorful center. Even the simple salad tasted fresh and balanced out the plate nicely. Overall the portion size was generous and the flavors were spot on. For carryout, the quality held up really well and everything tasted fresh. I'll definitely be back when I'm craving Mediterranean food.

Delicious food ! We ordered one plate and added some extra…read morechicken and it was more than enough for 2 people Friendly atmosphere

Finding the Ghengis Grill had closed, we headed across the parking lot to Pars. It had been on my…read morewife's wish list so this was a great opportunity to have the whole family try it. We arrived a few minutes after noon on a Saturday and were promptly seated. Our waitress took drink orders and returned to answer our questions and take our orders. We had a lamb gyro, lamb kebab and my daughter ordered a plate with a sweet rice, falafel, hummus and a Mediterranean salad. Everyone was more than pleased with the flavors of their dish. We shared tastes around. I found the rice interesting, but prefer more savory when accompaniment to an entree. The marinated lamb for the kebab was outstanding and the meat cooked perfectly. I even tried the hummus which to my surprise was very good. I do not as a rule enjoy chick peas, but this mix was delightful. The restaurant itself carried the desired theme, even offering traditional low seating for those who wish that feeling. Solid five stars. I'd give extra to the wait staff for how they dealt with the chronic complainer at the next table, if Yelp would allow that extra. If you're looking for outstanding Mediterranean cuisine, give Pars a try.

Pars Cuisine has delightful Persian and Mediterranean dishes. I especially love the any of the…read morekebabs and the special rice. Pars is a good date night as the waitstaff is well dressed and appropriately attentive. Usually it is nicely quiet for conversation. Expect a festive time when there are belly dancers.

This was exactly what we were looking for: great Mediterranean food with lots of vegetarian options…read morein a low key environment. The staff were friendly and helpful. You should go here.

I've really enjoyed the food the last few times I've dined here. I usually order the rice bowl with…read morechicken and a Greek salad, and it's always delicious and very filling. I recently tried the baklava as well and was pleasantly surprised--it was pretty tasty. Service is generally quick, and the staff working the tables have been friendly. The overall vibe feels like a classic, laid-back spot you'd expect near a university. One small area for improvement would be at the ordering counter. During our most recent visit, the staff seemed a bit distracted while chatting among themselves while we were at the counter trying to place our order. A little extra attentiveness and warmth at that point would really elevate an already enjoyable experience.

First of all, this is THE BEST Mediterranean food in all of ABQ (and in Phoenix, too)! No, they're…read morenot in Phoenix, but if they were, it would be #1. No doubt. The chicken shawarma is like butter. The hummus and baba ganoush are divine. I can't say enough good things about this place. And consistent!! Always, always the best. The service is excellent - prompt, efficient, friendly, and courteous. I hope this place stays around for a very, very long time!!

I'd love to give this place a good review, I like their other location. But the host who was kind…read moreof abrupt to begin with seated us, said he'd be back and 15 minutes still hadn't come back.. When we walked out he was sitting at a table chatting. This is one my biggest pet peeves in a restaurant. I I have to wait more than 10 minutes for the waiter, or someone to come by after I've been seated that's it. It's worse when they're clearly not busy but just jawboning with a friend. It was also an almost empty restaurant so this wasn't about being busy. It's called the hospitality industry for a reason. (not I also reviewed this under it's other listing Jerusalem Taste of the Holy Land.? My understanding is that this Al Qud's second location but for some reason they are still also operating under the Holy Land name.

overall 3.75/5 the food was fresh and very nicely presented. my only lack of in opinion was the…read moremenu was very small. as well as the reviews on the page isn't current at all. the menu there vs online is different. it's alot smaller. the wraps were great the hummus was okay, the fries were gross they were the plainest general fry you can eat. the place is very pretty, clean, welcoming and a great place to be in, when i went with my friend we were the only two people there. they did tell us though that they are expanding there menu so in a in some time it can be changed and maybe that will have different taste and or recipes as well

I got a falafel sandwich here recently as takeout. It was fine, but underwhelming. Granted, I am…read morepicky about the flavor and texture of my falafels. These were lacking in flavor. Fine for a quick dinner, which is what I needed, but I've had better for sure. They are located in a cute little complex on Silver Ave. that feels like an old house, so it would be worth dining in.

I drove past this place a couple weeks ago and thought it'd be nice to try sometime. Tonight was…read morethe perfect opportunity to pick up some nice Mediterranean and this place was a big win. If I walk into the place, I noticed it was open and clean and colorful. There were a couple of folks sitting at tables and walked up to pick up my order which I put in ahead of time and noticed all the food that was pre-prepared and ready to put in the orders all looked wonderful and fresh. I had ordered two number 3 plates. One was with gyro meat and chicken. The chicken tasted wonderful and wasn't overcooked. The second plate was shawarma & chicken and the shawarma was better than the gyro meat. The pita bread was the best I have ever had. We had gotten the hummus, sharizi, mast-O-Khair, Miriam ghasemi and plenty of the pita. Of all 4 dessert items the baklava cheesecake took the cake for sure lol. Quite honestly I have to say this was the best Mediterranean meal I have ever had!

Very good food. Clean and comfortable…read more I ordered a plate and it was deconstructed sandwich. It was fun making small one bite sandwich experimenting different combos and dips. Overall everything was fresh and delicious.

The first order I got from the great Greek was really awesome. The presentation of the food was…read morebeautiful and professional. What was even better was the taste of both the Gyro and the feta fries. As you can see from the photo the Gyro was stuffed full of meat and other goodies while the feta fries were plentiful and all covered with sauce and seasonings. Absolutely delicious. I can't comment on the ambience because I got delivery, as usual. But the delivery went smoothly, and as stated above, the presentation of the food was stellar. I also had a second order from them about six weeks later that I ordered with several friends. Again, the food's presentation was appealing, and the food was great. My friends also indicated that their salad and Mediterranean sampler were delicious. I will definitely be ordering from them again, and I don't think you'll be disappointed if you do the same.

I found this restaurant on Yelp accidently! I am soooo very glad I did!…read moreCute simple atmosphere, light and bright with music....charming. It is counter order and if you eat in the bring your food to your table. The staff was outstanding, pleasant and helpful! The food though....OMG....the food was so delicious. I started with Spanakopita and Avgolemono soup. The Spanakopita had the perfect flaky pastry and was a delight to eat. The Avgolemono was fire. Just a hint of lemon with a generous portion of chicken with rice and finished with a sprinkle of dill. Highly recommend! For my dinner, I chose the Souvlaki plate with lamb, steak and added a chicken skewer and a side of lemon potatoes. Perfectly cooked and seasoned meats, generous portions, a tasty and satisfying meal. The lemon potatoes were awesome. Crispy exterior and soft center delicious. I had to order the Baklava to go (you have to eat the house made Baklava at a Greek restaurant) because I was so full after the generous portions....but it looks amazing. All the food is fresh and made on site. A fabulous experience for lunch!!!!!