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I tried the Kudsia during my first visit at Cleo's (when I wasn't even hungry because I had just eaten and was just joining friends) and thought it was very good. Hummus, I have been eating as long as I've been speaking English, but I had never had it mixed with Foul, and man was it delicious. So that was a while back. Maybe a couple of months? And the other day, I was hungry and trying to figure out what to eat, and I found myself craving the Kudsia. I tried to rope friends into going with me but no one was hungry, so I went by myself and ordered the Kudsia and a Chicken Shawarma Wrap. I finished the wrap and brought some of the Kudsia home, which I finished the next day. Cleo's is definitely one of my favorites for Middle Eastern. After looking at these photos of the lamb chops on the Yelp page, I think I may have to try them on my next visit. read more

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We had the hummus, baba ganouj, tabouli, falafel and dolma. The baba was the best I've had, the fiancé agreed. The hummus was very good as well. All of the things we tried were tasty but the clear standout was the baba. The tabouli was a predominately parsley recipe, which I prefer to the more grain heavy preparations. It was simple and very fresh tasting, exactly what one looks for in tabouli. We had an easy time ordering vegan food and saw several other items we could have ordered. We tried to go back during lunch time but it was closed, despite the signs flashing "open" and an "open 24/7" proclamation on the windows. I'm not taking away from the stars, as this could have been an emergency, but a sign indicating such a calamity would be helpful in the future. read more

Cleo's - The best baba ganouj I've had. - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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chris m.

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Food here was very good with some great flavors but the drink selection is incredible! They have a lot of crazy drinks I've never seen anywhere else. The service was great as well. read more

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Fresh ingredients, made with care, 24/7. We found this place on zabihah.com and on yelp. I like the fact that they have a grocery store with imported chocolates and drinks as well.. The falafel was extremely fresh giant, and made from scratch. The Gyro slices were thick n juicy. This was probably better gyro than we've had in Houston which is saying a lot. The plates are garnished and decorated very nicely with spices and salad in the presentation on the hummus adds a nice touch. The lamb chops were amazing! Seasoned and garnished to perfection. Definitely my highlight along with the gyro plate. It's a bit pricier than usual but it's the French Quarter and its of excellent quality and convenient. Look no further if you are hungry any time of day! They will not disappoint. The owner and staff are friendly read more

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K L.

7 years ago

In case you have trouble finding it, it's inside of the convenience store. Nice atmosphere, polite waitstaff, ample napkins, quick service...the food was delicious and fresh. The falafel was moist and flavorful. The portion sizes were big; I could have shared my meal. I'm very impressed with this place! read more

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Let down. No problems with the people here or the interior. It was the food that didn't cut it. Tried the falafel appetizer, 1 chicken schwarma wrap (shout out to the Avengers flick), 1 beef schwarma wrap, and 1 gyro. All 4 disappointed. The falafel was just too much spice...more than normal. It was nice and crispy but way over the top. 5 bucks for it. Their wraps and gyro's are now 6.50. Not a great value as all three we tried had a ton of lettuce and hardly any meat or even tomatoes. The tzatziki on them was basically just sour cream. Even the pitas weren't warm. Way, way, way too much pita and not enough meat. It was basically like just eating a lettuce pita with sour cream. Grody. I ended up tearing off a ton of the pita just to make the ratio of meat to bread a lot better. What a waste. Please take a look at my pics for evidence. They are open 24 hours and they do take credit cards. Some strange Middle Eastern tunes playing in here, but I kinda dig it. read more

Cleo's - Chicken Schwarma. Too much pita. - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Five years later and a new location and I am pretty sure this the best food in the city of New Orleans. This food is ridiculously good. Bring everyone you know. Almost two years to the day since I first ate at Cleo's, I am back again and the food is as perfect as it ever was. It may even be better. I accidentally found this place as I was walking by and the smell hit me. I crossed the street to see where it was coming from. I actually thought I was standing in front of the wrong place for a couple seconds. This is a tiny cafe inside of a convenience store, but in New Orleans we know that some of our best food comes from tiny places. I have to say that I rank this place as one of my favorite restaurants in the city, maybe anywhere. The ingredients are always fresh and the service is always on point. They are fast and always friendly. The variety of food is substantial and a true representation of authentic Mediterranean food. I love to come in here and order a variety of appetizers and they never disappoint. Every time I bring someone to New Orleans to visit, I bring them here so they can experience the best of food our city offers. If you ever find yourself in the area, you need to stop by and have a bowl of lentil soup for me. On your way out take a look at all of the Interesting things at the convenience store. read more

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Endale M.

2 years ago

The food was so bad I'm having a stomach ache in the morning and the food tastes horrible and I don't recommend the Mediterranean cosine!!

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After coming highly recommended from my friends I was excited to eat here. Super close to our AirBnb, this was the likely choice after bringing in the New Year on Bourbon and Frenchmen since it's open 24 hours. At 2:56am (yes I checked the receipt time) I ordered Chicken Shawarma with hummus and rice. There is plenty of seating so we grabbed tables and began the wait. I watched as the customers before me were called to get their food. I watched as customers who ordered after me got their food. I watched my friends get their food, and decided to ask the status of my order. Boxed up and in a bag sat what I thought was my order behind the counter for what the server said had been "sitting a while." I open the box to see lamb and handed it back. The cashier then volunteers to see what the deal is and is now in the kitchen area claiming to work diligently on my order. By this point it is pushing 4am. My excitement from the new year's festivities have worn off and one of my friends is entering a deep sleep. Finally, I am called back up to get my food. With a deep sigh, we leave and head back to the house. Of course, continuing the bad luck train, I get comfortable and open the box to see BEEF Shawarma. At least it was a healthy portion size (to be positive). I'm chalking this experience up to a busy night. The hummus was to die for so I know the potential this place has. Hopefully the next time I am in New Orleans I can give it another try, because my friend's food looked great. read more

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Ash S.

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Okay food but not enough employees to accommodate guests. The employees in the open kitchen does not wear hair nets yuck. Had to wait several minutes for someone to take our order even though there were 4 people in the kitchen. There were three empty messy tables when we walked in but no waitress to clean the tables or accommodate us. The payment line was long because the same person who took the order had to come to the cash register to process our payments. read more

Cleo's - Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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In my hometown, Mediterranean cuisine is everywhere. So you'd think the last thing I'd want when visiting New Orleans would be... Mediterranean food! But after reading the reviews of Cleo's, I wanted to try it. Plus, I was dining solo and wanted to find a casual place without the awkward "Party of one?" routine on a busy Friday night. Cleo's fit the bill. I came in and the friendly gentleman behind the counter took my order. I asked what vegetarian dish he recommended and he told me that the Fried Eggplant Platter was their best dish, and very healthy to boot. The eggplant was tender and delicious, so I'm glad for the recommendation. It had a garlicky, slightly spicy kick to it. It came with hummus and a simple lettuce/cabbage/cucumber/tomato salad, and a few pieces of pita bread. The hummus was fine but the eggplant was definitely the star of the show. The only thing keeping it from perfection was that it seemed slightly too oily -- dripping with it -- but I know eggplant really soaks up whatever it's cooked in. Didn't stop me from enjoying it! This is a great spot for a quick, casual eat in or takeout meal, and the place is open 24 hours! It has a small market inside so you can also pick up a few snacks, drinks, etc. Convenient. Another tasty New Orleans meal! read more

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So in town for Beyoncé day and scooped late night places to eat after the concert. Came across this place due the the rack of lamb offer till 5am. So, not sure if it was because of the thousands of folks in town but the wait time was an hour. Service was considering the owner was checking folks out taking orders giving the drivers their pickup orders oh and taking phone orders all while occasionally having to kick riff raff out for being disrespectful. I understand so I say 4 stars. My disappointment comes with the food. We waited an hour then walked 15min back to the hotel only to get upstairs and unwind to open the chicken for 17.95 for three baby chicken wings and fries drenched in salt, to my rack of lamb being 3 pieces overly salted for 29.95. Now from the other reviews and photos I'm going to chuck it up to it be overwhelmingly crowd from all aspects and they were trying to keep up as best they could. Maybe next time I touch down in New Orleans I'll compare it again read more

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Jen G.

5 years ago

Simple salad, spicy dressing. Missed the pickled vegetables, but good pickles. Order was ready fast. read more

Cleo's - Grilled Chicken Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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There are a bit of inconsistencies in the servings depending on whoever is making it, i see. I have been back a number of times since first coming, and while the quality is on, the quantity is somewhat disappointing. I've really taken a liking to the sautéed veggies (they're deliscious) and add either lamb or chicken shawarma. I've noticed how at times I'll get more veggies than other visits. They've been noticeable differences too. I also feel some type of way about paying over twenty dollars for a plate that doesn't feel like a twenty dollar plate, ya kno? Like, spend a Jackson on a plate of Chinese food and you can feed a friggin family. I know this isn't Chinese but i really feel like they could do better on the portions. I am all for quality over quantity, but it's not like they're lacing the food with golden truffle dust or anything. I wish this could be a 3.5 star rating because the food is excellent, i just know they could show a little more love on the portions. read more

Cleo's - Sautéed veggies n chicken shawarma, SOO good! - Mediterranean Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Justin R.

2 years ago

Huge portions great taste definitely recommend and my gluten free wife was able to eat as well!

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Elaine C.

7 years ago

Local place, cheaper prices with great presentation. Spinach pie is great! Stuffed grape leaves looks hand rolled. They taste great too! Love the waiter he's so Helpful in explaining the menu and pointing out some hidden gems in this fabulous city. The soda selection is immense! read more

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Casey S.

5 years ago

The meat was not good. I ordered the lemon garlic chicken thighs (not the shawarma). It was like they cooked the thigh meat on Monday and left it out and kept reheating it and selling it to people throughout the week. The rice and hummus were good. We won't order from there again. read more

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Dinah M.

6 years ago

I hesitate to post such a negative review, but we had an awful experience. I ordered online, waited 10 minutes and went into the store/restaurant thinking I had about five minutes to wait. I had selected falafel salads, spanikopita, fried eggplant, pita and a couple of other sides, for a total bill of about $42. When I got to the counter, the man at the register didn't seem aware I'd placed an order. He went to the kitchen and returned, saying the food was being prepared. Fifteen minutes later another store worker and the cook began a screaming argument. There were threats of physical violence and a lot of obscenities, all within earshot of anyone in the store. I waited. Customers came and went. After another 10 minutes my food was delivered. Finally! But when we opened the packages, we were disappointed. The spanikopita pastry was gummy, not flaky. The fried eggplant was bland. The felafel was hard, dry and cold and the salad wilted. The hummus was tasty and the pita bread was also good. In short, we won't be back. read more

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Chardie B.

3 years ago

The food was absolutely delicious. I got the chicken thighs and sides of salad and hummus. They staff was super-sweet and recommended the hummus, which was right on. They made the food while I was there, so it is super fresh too. It looks more like a convenience store than a restaurant and it has some chips and drinks. There are some seats to wait for the food, but it isn't table service and there aren't tables there. There are some parks a short walk away- just something to consider. read more

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George R.

6 years ago

In light of the response below, I think it's fair to drop this to one star. They're still insisting I was lying about my order, and to make it worse, it was the business owner that was responsible for this abysmal customer service. Despite the insinuation that I was a drunken reveler, I actually was a local hotel employee on my lunch break. We had to deal with the Mardi Gras tourists too, but did so with professionalism, focus on customer service, and basic courtesy. Instead of providing with the most basic level of customer service, the owner converted me into a lifelong adversary of his business. Over the past 5 years, I have told everyone I have had the opportunity to speak with about his business that the customer service here is unacceptable. I have encouraged everyone I know to avoid doing any business here. I have talked groups of people out of going to this restaurant, time and time again. read more

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Dev P.

7 years ago

Stopped in for a quick bite! Glad I did, baba G was out of This world and the grape leaves were great! The plating was exceptional for a corner store like this, keep it up! Drink selection also immense! read more

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This place relocated to canal! Congrats to the owners for the new location. It is clean w nice decor. The food is great. 2nd time here and I would return. Last time I ordered the sand which and was not too crazy abt it mainly bc of the pita used. It was more tough to eat. This past Monday I ordered the chicken scwharma plate and was glad that I did. The dressing on salad and season for the chicken is delish. I haven't tried anything like it (comparing to other Mediterranean restaurants I've been to). There's more effort in chicken seasoning compared to other locations. I would come back for that. W the rice they tip it off w a tablespoon of pomegranate. NICE touch. Never thought of that before and I am obsessed! Star deducted bc service is slow. Both times I came they were slow to get my order - even I when I came in during an hour when there was no patrons. Still slow. Its a restaurant set up in a market so Mayb I should give it a little break for that factor. But no, holding on to my guns. Slow service with great food. And the ordering process here will always be confusing. As I'm not sure if I go thru the server, the front person at the kitchen counter, or the cashier. I wish there I was a central location to do all things from beginning to end, so that the main event is the eating. read more

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We had the labneh for appetizer, chicken shawarmas for entree and baklava for dessert. It was just GREAT!!!!!! This is one of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. I have had Mediterranean food in a lot pf different places. The chicken tasted very fresh and delicious. The presentation of the food was great too.. Also the server/ cashier guy was very friendly and helpful. Will be back soon when I come visit NOLA again. We went there again on our last day in NOLA. This place is just GREAT. The service and the food is fabulous. read more

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No joke: this convenient store/Mediterranean cafe is legit. We had just flown into town and went straight to a performance at the Saenger, when we left the show we were famished. Walking back to the hotel we looked on yelp and saw that this place is open late and has great reviews. We got the Gyro platters and some labneh and left feeling very full and extremely satisfied. Don't knock this place until you try it!! The staff were friendly and on the ball, too. read more

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I heard good reviews of this establishment from friends. We walked over the Orpheus Theater to catch lunch. We all ends up ordering wraps and fries. My friend Shirley and I had the chicken lula kebab wrap. Jacqueline and Tom had beef shawarma wraps and fries. Jacqueline and Tom really enjoyed their wraps. For myself and Shirley, we both agreed that the chicken was well spiced and flavors but it was a tad dry for our taste. I would come back and try something else beside a wrap next time. I love it that they also has like a mini market inside the restaurant. Many different types of random candies and sodas. Our cashier was also our waiter. He was very friendly and took the time to answer our questions about the types of wraps meat they served. read more

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940 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Central Business District
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(504) 522-4504
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Hours

What time does Cleo's open?

Cleo's is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Cleo's close?

Cleo's is open 24 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Payment methods

Does Cleo's take Bitcoin?

Yes, Cleo's takes Bitcoin.

Does Cleo's take credit cards?

Yes, Cleo's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Cleo's have catering options?

Yes, Cleo's does have catering options.

Does Cleo's serve alcohol?

No, Cleo's does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Cleo's allow dogs?

Yes, Cleo's allows dogs.

Does Cleo's have TVs?

Yes, Cleo's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Cleo's have bike parking?

Yes, Cleo's has bike parking.

Does Cleo's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Cleo's has outdoor seating options.

Does Cleo's have parking?

Yes, Cleo's has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Is Cleo's wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Cleo's is wheelchair accessible.

Does Cleo's have free WiFi?

Yes, Cleo's has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Authentic Mediterranean food, and imported speciality drinks

History

Established in 2013.

We opened in May 2013

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1.6 mi•St. Roch

Amazing and delicious food I recommended For every person…read morelives in New Orleans area . The lamb shank was delicious and fresh

I ordered a chicken wrap! It's amazing ! I wish there was more chicken, but overall it was great !…read moreThe guy was great as well! HASSHAM WAS BEYOND AMAZING

Upside down

Multiple platters

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Red lintels soup

Mona's Cafe

4.1(273 reviews)

2.1 mi•Mid-City

I've been coming here for years. It's really a great go to option when you want something healthy…read moreand delicious. I always get the chicken shawarma plate. Comes with salad, chicken, and hummus with your choice of white or wheat pita. It's always really good. Tried the four cheese pizza for the first time because I was starving. It was really good. Only thing that would make it better is if it had something to dip it in. Usually get it to go and it's been a while since I've sat down and ate. I feel like the sit down portions are much larger which is nice. They just did a huge renovation and it looks great. Our server was great, the food came out really fast, and we enjoyed it.

Mona's Cafe used to be on Frenchmen Street but has since moved to Mid-City on Banks Street. Great…read moremove!!! There is plenty of parking in front and in the back. In addition to the cafe, they have an expanded storefront where you can purchase multiple items and they have a robust to go and delivery service. We started our meal with pumpkin soup which was the special of the day. It was served with crunchy pita points and was very good. Next, we moved onto the fried cheese appetizer which we loved. The greens accompanying the fried cheese worked well with this dish. Our main entree was the beef shish kabob which came with a salad and hummus as well as pita bread. We had baklava for dessert which was delish. Two of us split the meal and we still had leftovers to take home. The ambiance is clean and sparse but they are waiting on furniture and artwork that will spice things up as well as a plan to make fresh pita bread in the dining area. We enjoy Mona's for its fresh homemade food, really nice owners, and its desire to continue serving New Orleanians when they had to pivot and move off Frenchmen Street. We will definitely return!

Lebanese tea

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Pleasant, covered outdoor seating

Saj

4.4(203 reviews)

2.8 mi•East Riverside

Food here was awesome. One of the more casual, sit-down restaurants on Magazine. We ducked in for…read moredinner on Thoth Sunday seeking a seat and sustenance. I ordered two dishes from the small plates section. I got the dolmas (grape leaves) and kofta, which were a seasoned ground meat patty that was SOOOO GOOD. Service was great. The ambiance is pretty casual. Nice bathroom, nice people, comfy seat. That was all we could ask for. One drawback was that they weren't serving alcohol. I don't know if they never have alcohol, or it was just while we were here, but something to consider! Maybe there's a cork fee or BYO.

I was curious to try Yemeni food. It's a lot like other Middle Eastern foods. This is a small…read morefamily run place. All the customers appeared to be Yemeni. There was only one server who was a bit overwhelmed as there was a table with a large party. Service was slow and we had to ask for water three times. The food was very good. Vegetables fresh and beautifully plated. We ordered too much food as the portions are generous. Highly recommended the platter of four appetizers. Flat bread seasoned with z'ataar delicious. Grilled veggies and rice yummy. Bathroom clean. Prices reasonable.

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Store front

Kabob House NOLA

4.7(260 reviews)

7.4 mi

We are out-of-towners with dogs. Yelp marked this business as dog allowed. They placed us at the…read moreporch's table. It's all went well. Foods are delish and the owner was attentive and checking on us periodically. He welcomed us and our paws kids with a big smile!! Totally recommend when you are so full of NOLA cuisines and want to break out of the local palate.

Stopped in for lunch around 1:30 the day after Christmas. Hate that this is where we part ways…read more.. Decent amount of business happening inside. Order taken quickly at the counter: gyro wrap w/side of yellow rice, an order of Dolmas (8) and a soda. With tax & tip $34.88. Sat at a booth type table for comfort, only to discover we had to tip toe around the messy floor and I kicked away a ball of something rather than squish it. Husband said wrap was tasty but didn't remember they use a wrap instead of a pita for the gyro sandwich. (I had the gyro on our last visit.) Rice was good. My dolmas, however, were gross. I don't dip them in tzatziki, I typically like the taste. However, today the rice inside them was very, very gooey, as if they sat over the holiday. I ate 2.5 and threw the rest out. Someone came out to ask how things were but apparently didn't notice they were standing on rice. I didn't say anything about the dolmas, because by this time they were in the trash. Took home the remaining portion of the gyro, rice & tzatziki. Asked for a to go box, then asked again for lids for the sauce. Both times I interrupted someone playing on their phone, and the rest of the staff was hanging out talking behind the counter. Really wished they had taken the time to check the dining area.