Taktuka Moroccan Kitchen is a SEVEN star experience - not a five star experience. It is truly the…read moredefinition of a small joint with BIG HEART. Let me BEGIN with Khaled and Hamza. The most gracious and humble hosts - paying attention to every detail and stopping at nothing to bring whatever the customer wants to fruition. We don't realize that the place closes at 8:00 pm, and just kept chomping and socializing - they never once pointed it out to us. I begin with them because they were the friendliest folks, and their service was truly remarkable. Then comes the food - my goodness, the food. Let's begin with the Harira. Perfectly seasoned, but for me, it requires a little more salt (which is personal preference) and a pop of acid like lemon to bring out its true flavor. Overall, a really comforting, rich soup without being heavy or cloying. Then came the Moroccan seasoned potatoes - oooooweeee! These were little nuggets of pure deliciousness. Seasoned to perfection, crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside and every bite kept you wanting to go back for more. Then the lamb shank tagine - ummmm, excuse me?!?! What do you mean the meat is like butter? It literally falls off the bone and dissolves in your mouth. Rich, fatty, unctuous and truly a delight. The bed of couscous it came with was also great - made better by the sauce from the lamb shank. The highlight of this plate were the roasted prunes that are part of the sauce. Sweet, jammy prunes cooked into the sauce made them just truly a delightful mouthfeel in comparison to the couscous and the scrumptious meat. To top it all off, the cherry on top, is their comforting Moroccan mint tea. So very fresh and the perfect end to an absolutely DELIGHTFUL meal. Highly recommended!!!

When it comes to holes in the wall, this is about as good as it gets. Taktuka is located in an…read moreoddly shaped plaza, hidden away in one of the corners. It's tiny inside and feels well worn (in a good way), but there are a few tables outside. We went at an off time (or so we thought), but eventually all four tables and all bar seating were taken up. The gentleman serving us seemed to be the only one there, but he was friendly. We ordered a taktouka sampler, mixed grill platter, and lamb shank tagine. If you go to a Moroccan restaurant, you've got to get tagine. It took a little while for the food to come out, but overall it was excellent. The taktouka sampler was full of veggies. It was tasty, but I wish the carrots were cooked more to soften them. The mixed grill platter had chicken and beef kabobs, as well as something like a kefta (ground meat) kabob. The meats and rice were good, although the beef and chicken could have been more tender and juicy. The white sauce was a nice accompaniment. The lamb shank was excellent; nice tender meat, tasty rice, and delicious supplemental flavors from the figs and apricots. Overall, a very nice lunch.

Great casual modern middle eastern food. We tried the beef crunch wrap, the chicken shawarma crunch…read morewrap and loaded fries. All were good. Prices reasonable, nothing takes too long. Lots of carryout orders but they have a dining room. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Free parking lot.

This is a chipotle style Mediterranean spot which I have not experienced before. Service is quick…read moreand the food is authentic. Menu is quite diverse as well from what I can tell. The chicken wrap was what drew me to try Damascus Falafel while driving by and it did not disappoint. Seems like it's what gets ordered the most. If you're looking for something quick, relatively healthy, that doesn't break your bank, this is your spot!

What's great restaurant, we had a group of 20 and they had a side room for our group, the bar…read morelooked like a good place to sit and have a drink, outdoor seating is available directly in front of restaurant. Street parking may be hard to get but public parking lot nearby. Food was excellent, I had the foxtail paella, plump shrimp, mussels, sausage veggies and orzo instead of rice made it feel creamier, full portions. The "big wood" was a tasty whiskey drink, but the Negroni was a little too bitter. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about all the menu items and made good recommendations, fast attentive and good service.

Another great dinner at Foxtail!…read more We had to come back to try more of the menu, and this time we ordered: * Pork belly bruschetta: 5/10. Unfortunately, this one wasn't for me. The pork belly, ciabatta, and balsamic were all good individually, but together the flavors just didn't work. It felt mismatched... * Colorado lamb kebab: 10/10. This is one of the more $$ entrées on the menu, but it's absolutely worth it. The portion was generous, the lamb was high quality, and the artichoke pesto paired really well with the rich, gamey flavor. The roasted pearl onions were a great addition too. I would definitely recommend this dish. * Foxtail paella: 8/10 flavorful orzo paella loaded with seafood. Definitely a sharing type of entree! Always a great time at Foxtail with great food and great service!

DOORDASH REVIEW! Oh…read moremy gosh. Are you kidding me? I am 32 years old have been eating Greek food for a lot of my life and come from Utah...what the actual &$%* was I eating before?! I got the Gyro taco and steak taco with sides of garlic sauce and tzatziki and pita chips. The tacos are insane they're filled generously and smell amazing but looking at them I'm definitely going to have to save one, I eat the steak first and was in heaven. It's seasoned perfectly and in my head I'm seeing colors explode like from Ratatouille and I finish the whole thing but then I just can't leave Miss Gyro looking all dressed up and what the heck..Hands down the best Greek food of my life. My first and favorite Greek in Chicagoland from now on! My only regret is not getting the chicken, rice and hummus. I cannot wait to visit in person, even my 2yo was a fan! My only regret.. not taking pictures!

I'm back in love again. Lunch special returned. Much better value than the bowls for a similar…read moreamount of food. Carry on.

Food was delicious. Every dish was unique to its taste…read more Service could be better. Server was a bit disorganized. Ambience is marvelous. The openness of the place and the glass all around and the decor was just altogether lovely.

Ambiance - amazing top notch interior, high ceilings, indoor garden vibes…read moreService - slow, even though there were only 3 tables seated/dining Food - mid, good but wasn't amazing. Seafood orzo was a little more watery/soupy than expected, Margherita flatbread was on the saltier side, passion fruit cheesecake wasn't really cheesecake like (airy whip cream texture, crisps on the side were also stale)

Yum!! We've ordered from here twice in the last month. First time was the vegetable pizza and meat…read morelovers. The grilled eggplant on the vegetable was so tasty. Second time was the supreme pizza and the vegetable pizza again. We also ordered some of the manakeesh. The zaatar and cheese and muhamarra with cheese were delicious also. What I love about these pizzas is the crust. Thin and crispy. Check them out

From the owner: Pizza Q is the only pizza joint in town who uses authentic Italian recipes, homemade dough, top…read morequality vegetables, unique premium sauces and the highest-quality ingredients. If you want authentic, Italian pizza experience, Pizza Q is your choice.

We went to Shaghf for coffee and I happened to see Kabob G nearby. I decided to walk over and order…read morea couple sandwiches for later. I got a beef shawarma warp and a kefta kabob wrap. Both sandwiches had a good amount of meat and flavorful fillings. Both were tasty and satisfying. The only thing I would ding them on is that tortilla bread was used instead of shruk bread or thin pita. While I didn't eat there, there was a reasonable amount of seating inside and service was friendly. There was another section of the restaurant whose menu showed pizza and manakeesh, but it was unmanned at the time. Wouldn't mind trying that some time.

1/1/26 update: I…read morefinally got to try out the meat and they are awesome. One side says kabobs and the other side you can order more ethnic stuff, but you can just order from one side. I ordered the mixed shawarma wrap (chicken and steak) combo, sfeeha fatayer, and mamounia bel eshta (Syrian dessert). Service is always friendly, they'll explain the items if you don't know. My last review for this place was 24 days ago and there was barely anyone here. I'm glad to see that there are people coming in here, since there are not many Syrian restaurants around. -mixed shawarma combo 5 - this is one of the best shawarmas I've ever had. The chicken and steak are equally tender and juicy. I really like the special seasoning. You can also add additional sauces. Don't sleep on those French fries. They make them crispy, none of that soggy nonsense. -sfeeha fatayer 5 - this kind of looks like a quesadilla, the sfeeha is minced beef with seasoning. This is a very tasty meat and I highly recommend this. -mamounia bel eshta 5 - a Syrian dessert. The mamounia is a warm semolina pudding with pistachios and cinnamon. The eshta is a thick, clotted cream with pistachios that you eat along with the mamounia. I ate it separately. There is salty cheese and bread that you eat with them. There's no wrong way to eat it. You can use the bread to put some of the eshta or salted cheese in it. Alternate between sweet and salty.

My entire family loves Taste. We have visited Greece and the wraps are very authentic to what you…read moreget in Greece. My favorite item is the Grilled Chicken Pita. The chicken is hot off the grill, taste sauce is good and I love the it comes stuffed with a few fries just like in Greece! My family also really likes the chicken gyros and pork chop platter. We also enjoy picking up items like Greek Honey or Caprice cookies when they have them. On my last visit I had a Mythos which took me right back to sitting on the beach on the Greek Islands. I enjoy the decor as well. My only gripe is still the seating. We are a family of bad backs and sitting at the picnic table benches is incredibly uncomfortable for us. I wish I could pull a chair out of the gaming lounge. This place is a must try!!!!!

Decided to check this place out for an early lunch. Menu is pretty large so it took me a few…read moreminutes to read through the whole menu. Service was friendly. I went with the grilled chicken plate which came with 2 sides. Honestly, the portion size was large and can easily be split with another person. Plenty of chicken that is seasoned nicely. I went with greek potatoes and rice as my sides. I did feel like they use a lot of cooking oil which is what took a star off for me. Friendly service and large menu, I recommend if you are looking for a Greek spot in the area. They proudly display all of their readers choice awards as well.