We were welcomed upon walking in but that was pretty much the extent of the service we received. Besides taking our orders and dropping them off, our waters were never filled and it was a hot day with no/low air conditioning in the restaurant. Even when paying, the lady didn't say a word to us and was busy talking to someone on the phone. The restaurant also has a strong smell of old furniture which really bothered some of the people in our group. The food itself was decent. I enjoyed my Moroccan lamb shank enough and the chicken kabob was decent but one in our group ordered the lunch portion and it was like 3-4 small pieces of chicken. Overall, if you are really craving Mediterranean in the Wash Park area and don't feel like driving, getting some good to go here may not be a bad idea but service leaves a lot to be desired. read more

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Definitely a warm cozy vibe. Plenty indoor seating and a couple of tables outside as well. Staff was really nice. Highly recommend the Beef shawarma sandwiches. Everyone else enjoyed what they ordered, Chicken tacos, , chicken shawarma, harira soup and gyro. I'd recommend the place, and would definitely visit again if I'm in the area. read more

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Le sigh. Usually I don't downgrade places (and I LOVE supporting local biz) but dang, we went here last week and I couldn't even make it through half of my meal And I was hungrrrrry. We stopped here for a quick bite before an Avalanche game since we were in the neighborhood. We should have known it wasn't a great idea since there was no one there and the guy working with sitting there eating. We sat, we ordered, we didn't wait too long. I wasn't feeling a platter or sandwich due to an meh experience here years ago so I decided to play it safe and get the baba ganoush. Bad idea. You know that taste in your mouth when you eat strawberries that are going bad and it's fizzy? Yep, it was that but in the form of baba ganoush. I tried to make good of a bad situation but the pita bread that came with it was hard so that was a let down too. Never again. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We were immediately greeted when we walked in. The vibe was nice and felt like walking into someone's home with the sofas against the walk and an older feel. I felt great being greeted by the nice lady at the front. Our food came out on the slower side given we were the only people in the entire place. I ordered your standard gyro and it was actually good along with the salad. However, we were never given an update on food or offered refills on our water. I may go back to get something to-go but doubt I will dine in again. I hope that changes for future patrons. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Standard gyro with some good flavor. Nothing out of this world but it was good. - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I gave this restaurant three stars because it is just average. The food was OK. Nothing special. The service was slow. Our server never came back to check on us after the food was brought to our table. The hot tea that was brought to us prior to our order was too sweet. And as far as the ambience is concerned, the music was way too loud land played repetitively on the same loop. All in all, there are Mediterranean restaurants in Denver that are much better. read more

I was traveling all day and absolutely too tired to cook. Postmates to the rescue! I ordered the chicken kabob and a side of hummus. The kabob was flavored perfectly, it was cooked just slightly too long, but still delicious. The texture of the hummus was perfect, but I think they forgot to add lemon and salt. Once that was fixed, it was perfect. I'm hoping it was just an oversight and I'm happy to order from this restaurant again in the future. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - 9. Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We attended an open house with a Mediterranean theme over the weekend. The last minute came, and we weren't ready, so we ordered from here. The sign still says Mecca Grill, but the ownership has obviously changed. Our chicken shawarma with rice and garlic sauce were tasty and popular, but the hostess (with too much food on her hands was sending everyone back with their food) kept the hummus! Find this little gem back near the alley, but know it's worth the look! read more

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Support a local small business. This hidden restaurant is under new management and has a new chef. (I visited under the former owner.) The food currently tastes more authentic than anything I've had in a very long time. Definitely worth trying. read more

They have since added music, and the food is even more flavourful than before! Hidden gem, this one. I highly recommend it to lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. Please support this great local business! read more

Went there last night for dinner. It's a nice cozy place. Nothing fancy. But the service more than made up for it. They were AMAZING! The food was really good too. We ordered a chicken shawarma plate, a meat combo, and an appetizer sampler. It was simple and delicious. The appetizer sampler was the star of the show. The only thing I wouldn't order is the beef kebab. It was extremely hard to chew and super dry. But like I mentioned before. The service more than made up for it! Definitely going back!@@ read more

I've been hunting Denver for the best halaal chicken wrap. I'm used to the kind obtainable from roadside trailers. Austin had some pretty good ones. I had an errand to run, in the Cheesman Park area, then afterwards, I had a hankerin for halaal, and Mecca Grill was the nearest halaal place. The interior of the place was respectably decorated, and my server was friendly. I asked for a chicken wrap, but the closest thing they had was chicken shawarma with a pita, veggies, hummus, and rice. Close enough. The food was quite good. I'm always happy to see high-quality chicken at a halaal place. It can be a gamble, with some of the other places I've been. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is so good. One man show, small business so be patient and yah, ambience isn't everything. Go to is chicken shawarma sandy (extra pickles please!) and the veggie sampler. Best baba ganouj in town. There is a review that says it's permanently shut down- not true. He was just closed for a month for personal reasons. Sometimes the hours are a little off but again, a one man show. So happy Mecca survived covid. Support small business! Especially when it's delicious and reasonably priced. read more

This place is so delicious, I ate here the only two nights I am in Denver this week,the kofta kabob platter ,last night and absolutely delicious. The owner is super cool and loves his craft, as evidenced in the end result. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is THE BEST VEGETARIAN optional food in Denver. Possibly this side of the country for fresh Lebanese food. Phenomenally priced with an array of different dishes perfectly spiced and seasoned. (Nothing a baby can't handle on an outing.) Your taste buds will thank you for visiting. Chicken and lamb and beef were great too. BEST BABAGHANOUJ Ever! read more

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Working in the persian gulf and having visited many Arab countries, I got to experience lots of good middle eastern food. So I'm always on the lookout for that special taste. Unfortunately, this place was disappointing. The food was simply average. It lacked flavor and originality. The restaurant needs a desperate makeover. My chair was dirty and broken. The decor is old and musty. The service was very slow. Our server was also the cook, so we waited a long time for our food. However, the gentleman was very friendly and kind. I believe it is important to support local businesses. Now more than ever they need our help. So I will go back and hope for a better experience. I hope they add some Moroccan items to their menu since the owner is Moroccan. read more

The food is incredible! So legit it is only a few running the inside so I would recommend getting your food to go.

as someone else mentioned hummus needs lemon and salt. chicken should be seasoned more aggressively. it tastes plain and non interesting.

FRIDAY MARCH 5th 2010 : A couple of weeks before the event, I went to Mecca Grill for a visit in order to make a reservation in person. On the actual day, when I arrived at about 18:45hrs ish, our table was ready for our group as part as a Lebanese Dinner Galore thru (I.C.E) meetup. We were given the menu and water promptly. To me, the menu or what they offer is kind of limited. But, the price of the food they offer is reasonable. By 19:00hrs some of my members order some Appetizers such as : * Hummus * Falafel * Tabouli 19:15hrs, the Appetizers came for the group. About this time, we were ready to make our order for our Main Entrees. At 19:40hrs, since I order the Lamb Shank, my order came with the Hummus with Pita bread. Since I have been starving, I ate my Hummus and Pita bread while waiting for my Main Entree to be ready. By 19:47hrs, the first Entree came for the group. If I could recall correctly, here are the Entrees of what my friends ordered that evening : * Hummus With Shawarma ~ this entree, my fren opt for Chicken. * 2 orders of the Meat Combo. * Gyros Plate ~ this entree comes with Slices of Beef and Lamb. * Falafel Sandwich * Chicken Sultani * Chicken Shawarma * Chicken Kabob About 20:00hrs then my Main Entree arrived. My main Entree was A-OK. I feel there werent any much flavor and my friends agreed to this statement. I think I am spoiled with the food I have had at another establishment sometime back in September 2009. To my better judgement, when I order my Lamb Shank, I order TO GO BOX of MEAT COMBO for Hubs. Since we are the biggest group that evening, it takes awhile for all the food to be ready. I want to support this establishment, so that is why I choose to bring my friends here for dinner but they fall short in certain areas. A little let down of disappointment. Perhaps the service could differ if we came here on a weekday night, instead of a FRIDAY. So if you want to bring a BIG group, please have LOTS of patience, since the service and the food will take a while to be ready. Above anything else, its the COMPANY that counts that evening for me. When I bring home the MEAT COMBO for Hubs, Hubs did not like it at all. Its pretty bland for him too. I also purchase some BAKLAVAS TO GO. Man, this thing is MIGHTY TASTY, and its slightly expensive for $2 a piece. Mecca Grill, I hope you can prosper in many years to come. I know its tough to open a restaurant in this difficult time. Hence I rate this establishment between 2.5 to 3 stars. read more

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I'm pretty unhappy with my order via Postmates tonight. Specifically requested no lettuce, received a gyro with no cucumbers, no onions and a bunch of wilted warm lettuce. Tried to call the restaurant 4 times, phone never answered and no voicemail. It's really irritating because this happens all the time and Postmates blames the restaurant and the restaurant (if the ever answer) blames Postmates. I'm tired of it. I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

food and service was excellent. I got the falafel and it was delicious, big portions as well.

Amazing food - we ordered the Lamb Shank and Shwarma. Shank was juicy and tender; Shwarma was fresh and light. Hummus was smooth and flavorful. Tried various Mediterranean restaurants in the Wash Park and University area, Mecca going to the top of my list now!! read more

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I was happy to find this hidden gem near downtown. They have very good food! I've never had Lebanese food before. It was a lot like your typical Greek food, but with a little more spices. Good portions and fast, friendly service. Their dolmas were the best I've ever had. I couldn't figure out if the falafels were gluten free (he couldn't understand what i was asking), but they look like they're not. Salad was yummy. Excellent yogurt sauce and seasoned basmati. The gyros were a bit dry. I'll definitely be back to try more items, but I'd say this is my favorite gyro place in Denver. It's a good place for kids. We went there at 6:30 on a Saturday night, and I usually avoid taking my kids out to dinner at prime time. The restaurant was empty though. It seems like everybody else was getting their food to go. It's a pretty nice little place for a mellow, casual dinner. read more

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This is the #1 place for Mediterranean food in Denver. The hummus was creamy, silky and smooth with unbelievable flavors. The lamb kabob was cooked perfect!! The owner was friendly and courteous. I can't wait to come back and try the grape leaves! read more

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Poor service, food is much worse than it used to be, moreover they don't honor their coupons from restaurant.com - AVOID this place!

This place was incredibly disappointing. We both ordered a gyro sandwich with fries. The gyro had maybe two pieces of meat and very little sauce. Both plates had maybe 12 fries. Everything just seemed skimpy. Even the lights were dim - maybe to save electricity? End of story - we left still hungry and grossly disappointed. read more

Truly some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. I've had baba ganoush so many times and never liked it...I couldn't stop eating theirs! It's not a super fancy spot, but the food is outstanding. You kinda need to know what to order (the vegetarian plate pictured here is a great way to go) but everything my friends and I had was great. I'll be back. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food is so good! This is such a neighborhood gem! Everything is delicious, the vegetables are fresh and the service is awesome.

Excellent food, great service. Forgot to let the phone eat first so I have no pictures, it was that good! Ordered the meat combo plate, 2 kofta sandwiches, an Arabic coffee & a baclava to share between me & my husband. Everything was delicious and the 20 min wait was more than reasonable given it was obviously cooked to order. There are a few negative reviews related to hours during the pandemic to which I say, get over yourself! Lol this place rules and now that we live nearby we will definitely be regulars. read more

Ordered here first time I was craving Mediterranean food. To my surprise and disgust there was almost enough hair between my wife and I's food to make a wig.... what we did eat before for the mouthful of hair was not very god either. Needless to say we won't be coming back read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Don't understand the positive reviews here. The salad was boring iceberg lettuce. The dolma tasted store-bought, not fresh. The gyro meat was obviously processed and microwaved. Came out in perfect rectangles with rounded corners. Gross. Definitely not shaved. Even the hummus was just meh. Probably store-bought as well. Nothing was fresh or even good. Bland. Boring. I regret spending any amount of money or time there. I'd rate '0' stars if I could. read more

The Falafel sandwich is mighty fine and for the price it absolutely can't be beat. There's a great savory nutty flavor which pairs nicely with the crisp fresh lettuce. The Falafel has a great flavor and the perfect texture. I would have taken a picture but I ate it too fast read more

Loved this place! I had the Meat Combo ($10.95) which turned out to be one of the best I have ever tasted - the generous portions of various meats were lean, succulent and perfectly-spiced (the cubes of marinated chicken breast were exceptionally good). The accompanying rice was steamy-hot and buttery, and the salad was fresh and crisp (the Italian dressing liberally slathered on top was a bit weird, but who cares). His Vegetarian Combo was also tasty (I'm not a big falafel fan but theirs were especially amazing) and, at $8.95, was a great deal. Our server was MIA for most of the meal but the cook guy was super friendly and helpful. Like a lot of strip mall restaurants, this place doesn't look much from the outside but it's cute and cozy inside. Prices are crazy reasonable too (entrees $9-$11; sandwiches $3-$4). I'll be back! read more

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Amazing shawarma and rice so simple and so delicious the aroma in the car was screaming at me all the way home! Give this place a try if you're craving some delicious shawarma also order the Greek salad and that hit the spot as well. read more

This place is closer to a 3.5 than 3.0 but fell a bit short of my standards. I had the lamb kabob and I thought it was alright. It could have been a bit juicier for my liking but it was a bit too chewy, too. I had the baba ganoush and it was pretty good. I thought the pita was dry and it was disappointing that it was not home made. The taboulleh was good as well but not excellent. I have lived near a lot of Middle Eastern restaurants so my expectations are pretty high. In general, I thought this was okay and probably pretty good for most who haven't had it before. I didn't like that I was nickel-and-dimed a bit (i.e. taboulleh wasn't included) and I felt like the food was just lacking a little something that would make it memorable and irresistible not to come back. Instead, I left thinking that I'd be fine finding another place. We came a little bit before the dinner crowd so we sat outside. This place is situated in a strip mall with pretty limited parking but they did a good job with the space they had to put a little patio outside. I also want to add that our waiter might have been one of the nicest I've ever had. He was really and tried everything to make sure we're happy. read more

The food was really good. Thanks to a restaurant.com gift certificate from my mom (who randomly chose it from the web site--she's never been to CO), we got to experience Mecca Grill. Otherwise, I doubt we'd ever have found ourselves at that intersection or noticed this place tucked in the back of a strip mall. It's a sparsely decorated room, very casual. There was no music at first, then a loop of Enya songs (not even the entire album--we heard "How Can I Keep from Singing" several times). But it didn't matter, because the food was great. We didn't realize that everyone gets salad, hummus, and pita when you sit down (or at least that's how it seemed). We orderd fava beans and tabbouleh to start. I assumed the favas would be foul mudammas, a dish I love. It was different from other versions I've had, but delicious in its own right. It was tart from lots of lemon and had plenty of flavor despite being a relatively simple dish. The tabbouleh was heavy on the curly parsley with just a bit of bulghur and a nice mint flavor. Note on portions: each appetizer seems designed to feed about four people. We had a minimum for our coupon, so we ordered more food than necessary. But we had plenty of food to take home and enjoy as another meal. We shared two entrees (well, we actually brought home most of it since it the other food was pretty filling). The meat combo was served on rice and came with cucumber-yogurt dip and more salad (their dressing is excellent!). It had a bit of everything: kabob beef, lamb and chicken, some shawarma, and a kofti kabob (ground meat that is grilled). The kofti and the chicken kabob were standouts. The other entree was chicken shawarma w/hummus. We didn't realize we'd get hummus to start or that shawarma came on the combo. But it was delicious nonetheless. Whew! We stopped eating because we knew we'd need to order dessert or coffee to reach our minimum (should have brought friends!) for the coupon. The Turkish coffee was interesting. It was sweet and had flavor, but it still tasted a little weak, almost watered down. There wasn't as much of the coffee sediment as I usually find when I order it. Not bad, just different. The baklava was heavy on cinnamon and very wet with honey. Good stuff. Service was a little awkward. Our server seemed nervous and came back to confirm our order. We pre-bussed our own table, stacking appetizer plates and glasses at the edge of the table to make room for the entrees we shared. Appetizer and entree plates were finally cleared after dessert was served. Prices were quite reasonable. Normally I'd order a vegetarian combo as my entrees, but at $8.95 I knew we'd have a hard time reaching our minimum purchase for our coupon. But I also knew I could come back for an inexpensive and hearty meal that is way better for me than a $10 pub burger. In all, we got quality food at a great price. Definitely worth a visit. It might even be a good place for takeout, since I think Lebanese food can travel well (unlike most other foods, in my opinion--I've got takeout issues). We left full and happy, with delicious leftovers to enjoy the next day. read more

Simply delicious. The hummus, the falafel, the entrees and baklava. We will be going back often!

Amazing food and service!! Will repeat when I'm in town. Highly recommend!! Everything tasted fresh. Great attention to preparation details. Owner is super friendly!! Best grape leaves I've ever had. Falafel had amazing taste and texture. Rice is cooked to perfection. Everything I tasted was amazing!!! read more

Absolutely loved this place! Can't say enough about the owner or the food! Best ever! You won't regret it!

Hook to the left, Shank to the right. At least that's how it goes in golf. At Mecca Grill, the Lamb Shank is the right thing to order. Lamb is my gauge for every Middle Eastern restaurant, with stuffed grape leaves (dolmades, dolmas or equivalent) a close second. Here I ordered both, apples to apples with Damascus. The shank was most excellent, a bit spicier than at Jerusalem or other some other local haunts, if a tad smaller. It's no secret that the menu looks like one or two other M.E. restaurants in town, the guy in the kitchen had a hand in creating a couple of them. The night I went, I had wonderful conversation with the Moroccan waitress, since I went at a late hour - it was almost as if we were dining together. I found out there is a sizable Lebanese, Palestinian, Jordanian and North African community here in whitey-Denver. It's not just the Eritrian and Somali cab drivers that take you to the airport. The all-important good, the less good, and the improvement list: GOOD: The hummus was fantastic, and the shank very, very commendable. A powerful combo. A Mighty Win. The LESS GOOD: The grape leaves were unremarkable, kind of soggy. I didn't get the impression that they'd been made recently. The pita was kind of stiff, and otherwise unworthy of praise. They were not the "tight and lemony" I was expecting. The NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: The atmosphere was "tried and foun' wantin'", meaning that the tables were sterile, the floors were sterile, and the lighting was sterile. I don't really recall any killer music. I hate to say it, and this will sound completely odd, but, the place should have been a little, um - dirtier. And I mean that in the nicest way. You could go into any Johnny Rockets and have your bacteria Geiger counter never ping above zero. Conversely, the Cherry Cricket would go off the scale, and you'd die if your mouth touched the floor. Everyone knows how awesome the Cherry Cricket is, but part of its lustre is its lack of lustre. Mecca will do well with a more broken-in look and feel. read more

Casablanca Restaurant - Binti Band at Mecca Grill Denver, CO - Mediterranean Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Very pleasantly surprised! I had walked past this place a few times and I wasn't sure why I was so hesitant to try it but my parents were visiting, it was snowing so we didn't want to venture far, and craving Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. We ended up ordering take out. Hummus, Baba ganoush, Fava Beans, Kefta kebab, Lamb Shank, and Falafel Balls for dinner, and we were very happy with what we ate! The only thing that I would say I didn't love were the pita breads, but I know that's being super picky. Plus the man who runs it is really sweet. Seems it's him and his wife in the back. Hesitation gone! I'll definitely be eating here again. read more