My dad talked us into going here and we were pleasantly surprised! It was totally empty when we walked in which is often a bad sign, but the longer we sat there the more the place filled up. As has been mentioned, the decor doesn't match the type of food AT ALL. I've passed here a zillion times and always thought it was a diner or something. It's definitely not what you'd expect! First of all, I can't say enough about the waitress we had. It's a family owned restaurant and I think we met most of the family, but Neswa (I'm sorry if I'm spelling it wrong if you see this!) was absolutely darling! She made the whole experience for us with her enthusiasm and bubbly personality. Anyway, the food was good. We had a two person meal with some schawarma (which I tried for the first time!) and other things. I'm not sure how good it was compared to other Mediterranean food because I'm not super familiar with it but the meat was well cooked and the pita bread was delicious! read more

Flaming Kabob - Chicken shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Beware! Friday night I ordered delivery from this restaurant. When my food came my tzatziki sauce seemed a little bit off, but I was very hungry. Yesterday starting about 7 hours after I ate I was sick with food poisoning all day. I called and talked to the manager saying what happened and that I saved the sauce for him to see. He told me no one else complained and there was nothing he would do. I know it was his food as it was the only thing I at on Friday. Eat here at your own risk. read more

Flaming Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I must've driven by this place a hundred times and not given it a second glance in the aluminum building. One random search for Greek food led us here. The food was fantastic but the staff was even better! The two person platter could feed 3-4. Generous proportions the hummus was fantastic, the falafels were divine and the meat was perfection. They've been in business since 2005 and for good reason, their food is great! Photos are a great representation of what they offer. Highly recommend and will definitely come back. read more

If you want authentic middle eastern food, stop the car. They are only doing takeout right now but they don't skimp on the food. One of the few places you'll find an amazing lamb shank plate. The rice (and I'm not even a rice fan) is AMAZING, touched with some golden raisins(also not a raisin fan but so good!). The owner is there almost always and the sweetest man! We found them well over 10 years ago when they were a hole in the wall in tempe. A must try and worth every penny! read more

My favorite Mediterranean food in the valley. We get the maza combo appetizer every time we visit and the entrees are all amazing!! Service is always above and beyond. read more

EDIT: As I suspected, the owner will not own up to his behavior and states "he films everyone". Is that a place you want to eat?? I was looking forward to some finding decent authentic kabob and was sadly disappointed. It's a bit hard to find as they took over a Johnny Rockets 50's theme diner and done absolutely nothing to invest in changing the decor inside or out. Zero stars on ambience, decor etc unless you are looking for a malt shake on roller skates instead getting a rancid burned to a char kabob instead. I made the mistake of politely sending back my kabob as it was cooked to the point of charcoal and the chicken was somehow undercooked and rancid. It was worthy of an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. Regardless, the owner turned red with an uncontrollable scary level of anger at my request, said I was didn't know how kabob should be prepared and flung into a rage that scared this empty restaurant. I do not go out to eat to be verbally abused by the owner nor should you. Esp since the food is a health hazard. Eat there at your own risk! read more

The food and service was excellent. Homemade, flavorful and fast. The young people in our group (teens to early 20s) had not tried Mediterranean food but all really liked it. It would have been improved if our food wasn't all served in styrofoam to-go containers with plastic utensils. read more

Great food, their lamb kebabs are the my favorite! Ordered take out a couple of times, they were easy to work with, the food was on time and tasted delicious. They also apparently updated their decor recently, no more 50s diner look. :) read more

ASU alumnus will fondly remember the original Flaming Kabob near the Tempe campus. This is the same hard-working guy who had to move in 2019. The restaurant is in Mesa now, much bigger, more comfortable and still serving up delicious middle-eastern specialties. I just ordered lamb kabobs and it was superb! Man-sized chunks of lamb skewered with peppers and onions without one bit of fat or gristle. I ordered it medium rare and that's exactly how it was grilled! All pink and juicy and delicious! read more

1st time eating this place, ordering to go. Gyros sandwich is ok, the fried is not good, it is hard, not crispy. Ordered a lamb shank entree, after got home and found the soup is missing from the order. There is only me and my son in the whole restaurant at lunch hour, if they can't make the order correct, there is no business. The server he is nice, but he gave me incomplete order... Support local business... 2 stars. read more

Had a beautiful lunch today at Flaming kabob. The food and the experience were both wonderful. The owner was delightful and treated us like family. Down to earth people and quality food mixed perfectly together. Everyone in our group plan on returning. read more

Stopped here on a whim. I was seriously needing a Mediterranean/Greek food fix. This place is in an old silver diner, (like an old Denny's retro restaurant) so we were a little leery, however, This.Place.Is.Amazing. We started with a small Hommus (fed 3 of us easily), and a 6pc Falafel. Both were flavorful. The Falafel was excellent flavor, not too grainy. My 9 year old ate 3 of them. We all opted for the lemon rice chicken soup. Go for it. You will NOT be disapppinted. I had the Gyro Plate. I wondered where it had been my whole life. A nice quantity of gyro meat, some sliced onion and tomato, and a huge serving of rice. You get one full pita, but I tear mine up and eat with the meat. Oh, ask for the hot sauce. It's a vinegary, red, hot sauce, but it is SO Good. Add the Tatziki sauce to calm the heat a little, and welcome to heaven on a plate. The 9yo had the Mixed Grill. A beef kavob, a chicken kabob and a Kafta. Seriously, the Kafta stole this show. My 9yo said he was going to order JUST the Kafta next time. The beef was seasoned splendidly. Nothing that was overly powerful, just a really good flavor. This dish also comes with rice or fries. The husband had the stuffed lamb. He ate every speck of meat on the plate. I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but the bite I did have was very flavorful, and really, if you didn't know, it could pass for beef. Not like any lamb I have had before! This is a little family owned place, and it is phenomenal. Don't be scared of the food. If you've never tried Mediterranean food, The Flaming Kabob is a great choice. read more

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Chicken fatoush was so refreshing and delicious, I ordered take out and it was ready when I got there read more

Flaming Kabob - Chicken Fattoush - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Cute diner set up, we were greeted by the cooks who were super friendly. I ordered the gyros platter and it was really delicious. Came with two pitas my choice of side (chose Greek salad) and lemon chicken rice soup. The tzatziki sauce was on point, and the meat was flavorful and tender. We will definitely be returning. Prices were also fantastic! read more

Prices are too expensive for what you get. The Greek food was OK. The pitas are really good but everything else was a bit underwhelming.

I had dinner with my family there and overall, the experience was not as satisfactory as it was before Covid. Place looks run down on the outside and was quite deserted on the inside. I guess they are more of a catering business because everything was served on Styrofoam with plastic utensils. Would have been nice to be served on actual plates. The rice with golden raisins and the lamb was not bad. It came with a lentil soup, but it was extremely salty...so I would suggest adding less of it in there. Service was great. The owner would check on us multiple times throughout the meal and the tables were clean. I wish they purified the water though as the lentil soup was very salty which made me very thirsty. I feel purified water is a basic for all restaurants especially one with mostly good reviews like Flaming Kabob. Thank you for the good service and in the future please consider these issues. read more

I am so glad that I stopped today to eat here today. It was delicious food. Great service. read more

Flaming Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I ordered the chicken lemon soup. Not sure where the chicken was or the lemon flavor of the soup. Highly disappointed. It was just all broth and rice. read more

We had not been to Flaming Kabob in a few years and we wondered why. The food and service are solid. This day we had lunch. My wife had Chicken Kafta and really liked it. I had a Gyros Platter and was also happy. We will be back. read more

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We found this place when our go to Indian spot was closed and I'm really glad we did. First off, this spot is really cool. It looks like an old diner and just feels out of place. I love that. The food is pretty dang good too! I had the gyro plate with rice & hummus. It was perfectly cooked and very delicious. The lemon chicken soup that came before the meal was a little oily/fatty, but the entree made up for it. The rice was the real winner. The perfect combo of sweet and savory! Will definitely be returning. read more

I come here often, because it's right by my house. It is good food. I usually just get the gyro, but they have many other items. Owner is friendly and is always helpful if my order has an issue. It's in an old 5 & diner so it has interesting architecture lol read more

Flaming Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Amazing food. Have had them catered a few of my bday party and everything tasted amazing. Being a business owner from a family of business owners I appreciate that this is a family owned and operated restaurant. Customer service is always great and food is authentic and the best on the Valley. read more

So I've Been ordering door dash, grub hub whatever from them for a few months and it's some of the best mediterranean food I've had in a while. I decided one day to go the restaurant Not Knowing they were take out ONLY. But I still was able to order and wait for my food. I got to speak to the owner Khalil while I was there, one of the most nicest people I've met in a while. And while covid has closed the dining room it has not changed the quality and accuracy of every meal I've gotten. I literally order from this place once a week and will continue to support. I can't wait for the dining room to reopen because it looks like a really cool atmosphere. read more

One word: AMAZING!!! I had to feed my big family and this really did the job. We opted for the banquet special that comes with all the fix-ins. A super nice way to cover all the bases and appeal to all preferences and dietary restraints. The veggie eaters loved the vegetable kebabs and falafel. And the assortment of meat kebabs was great, as was the pita and dips. What more can I say?? Just do it! read more

Went in on Saturday, a few days ago. I made sure to check in using the yelp app. Because I want to make sure this review sticks. First, I should tell you that this used to be one of my favorite restaurants in the valley. The food has always been outstanding, service was always decent, but let me tell you about this disaster. When we walked in, we each ordered a glass of water and I ordered a fresh squeeze juice. There was only one waitress, and there were six dirty tables in the restaurant. So when we walked in, we didn't get to sit where we wanted to set, but just had to choose one of the only clean tables. After we ordered our water and juice, the waitress promptly went over to a table, on the other side of the restaurant, and sat down with her friends. While the restaurant remained filthy, she sat down. After about 15 minutes, we hear the juice machine grinding. She heard it too, because she got up off her ass, and finally brought us our drinks. A good 20 minutes after we sat down. It was after 8 PM, and we did not want to order anything too heavy. So we ordered the cold appetizer plate, and a fattoush salad. The hummus and baba ghanouj were both bland. The tabbouleh was horrible, and desperately needed more lemon juice and olive oil. It was basically a plate of parsley. The salad, which used to be a bright colorful, crispy salad came out looking like it was made hours ago. The Romain lettuce was wilted and brown. The tomatoes were pink and orange. Way, way underripe. As soon as she dropped the salad, I told her to take it away. I'm not paying $10 for a pile of wilted lettuce that looks like it came out of the dumpster. It was for that reason, that I dared to point out the shitty salad on my table, that she never came back to check on us. Instead, she went across the restaurant and sat down with her friends again. We wanted water. I wanted to tell her that the hummus was bland. But she was too busy talking to her friends to care. I left, disgusted. And all of the tables were still dirty when I left, and now there was one more-the one we just used. If the dining room looks like that, the kitchen must be a filthy nightmare. I will never, ever eat at this restaurant again. Yelp-- we should have a zero stars option. read more

Flaming Kabob - The interior of the restaurant. - Mediterranean Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The restaurant occupies a classic American diner building with all the requisite chrome and neon outside and in, but the fare served here is standard Mediterranean, well prepared and reasonably priced. The flavors are robust, a pleasing interplay of lemon, garlic, cinnamon, parsley and other herbs. Service is efficient and friendly and parking is no problem. This place is several steps above its sister restaurant in Tempe. read more

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Update: The morning after I left this review the owner personally called me to apologize and offer a replacement meal. He even offered to have it delivered which I declined bc I was going to be near the restaurant anyway. When I went to pick up my food, the guy at the front was really nice and apologetic about the situation. The chicken plate that I got was much better and I happily ate it all :) They also added in a baklava which was very yummy. I was really impressed with how the Flaming Kabob went above and beyond to rectify the situation. Will be back for sure We love Greek food so we decided to try Flaming Kabob after finding them on DoorDash. After looking over reviews of the food on Yelp and we selected the chicken with garlic and cilantro and the gyros platter. Let me start by saying that the portions are big! The gyros platter was delicious. It came with rice, pita bread and a salad. However, the garlic chicken was HORRIBLE! I was so disappointed because it looked really good, but it was soooo sour and overpowering of lemon. My boyfriend and I both tried it and agreed that it was bad. Which is unusual for us because we love food! Icalled the restaurant to ask how I could improve the meal, and although they were apologetic, the suggestion they made didn't work out :( I had to throw the entire thing away. Luckily, the gyro platter was large enough for the two of us to snack on. I'm not sure if this was a one off or if this is what the chicken always tastes like. I certainly hope not. read more

Wait- how have I not reviewed this place yet??? I LOVE THIS PLACE! I can't say it enough- I freaking LOVE this place. My entire family does- we get out here for dinner whenever we can, and it NEVER fails to disappoint. Everything on their menu is delicious- I've tried a lot of different items and I've always had a big smile on my face. Usually when I come here with the family we just get the family platter and split it, then take the leftovers home. I've also gotten the family platter for takeout when I needed to feed a bunch of people at events. Every time I do everyone comments on how good the food is. Their fattoush is really standout- I've never been much for salads, but this one could make me a believer. Their hummus is creamy and the portion is really large. And the meats.... aaaaahhhhhh, the meats!!!! Grab a piece of pita, a dollop of hummus, and a handful of meat, and you've got yourself some memories in the making!!! read more

Thanks to Yelpers, we took the leap and had lunch here. I'd seen it before... bright, shiny and looking conspicuously like a former Five-and-Diner on Baseline. I'll admit, the exterior was a bit off-putting but Yelpers inspired me to give it a shot and I'm glad we did. As mentioned in other reviews, the lunch prices can't be beat. The hummus was fantastic - strong tahini and lemon flavors. The falafel most certainly is not from a mix (or if it is, I'm betting it's in a language I can read nor speak). The rice is uber simple but fantastic. I don't know why. Perhaps they ground up fairies? Fairy dust or no, we'll definitely be back. read more

My son who is a very picky eater loves this place. We got half chicken and half beef shawarma plates with a döner - he recommends the chicken. I can't wait to go back! read more

I have had SO MANY wonderful experiences at this restaurant that I had to write a review. My wife and I love to go here for some delicious middle eastern cuisine. The servers are all very accommodating and nice. There is a young man who serves the tables most nights we're in and he is very pleasant at his job. We always get the Flaming Kabob's Combo for Two and enjoy it immensely. The dinner includes: Shish kabob, chicken kabob, shish kafta, chicken shawarma, fried kibbee, falafel and grape leaves. Served with rice, hummus and salad. A few notes: the rice is AMAZING! It has golden raisins and almond slivers in it. So incredibly good! The hummus is delicious, and I recommend the meat cooked Medium/Medium Well with the exceptions of the fried kibbees (get those well done). The ambiance is fun, an old 5 & Diner converted into a Middle Eastern Cuisine restaurant. There is a TV on one wall that constantly has a TBS movie on it, which adds to a fun setting. TBS always has some sort of decent background movie on. All in all, I am a big fan of this place. Very clean, very affordable, and VERY delicious! Enjoy! read more

The best! Last week I was staying at the Sheraton Hotel in Mesa and was having a small get together of partners. Khalil stepped up in every way possible. He accommodated every need - considering that we were in a small hotel suite and there were 10 of us. He delivered ON TIME, with serving utinsels and piping hot food. The food itself was terrific. Everyone raved about this being the best Mediterranean food they had ever had. The chicken, the gyro's, the hummus, the greek salad - everything was just perfect. I can't recommend and thank the Flaming Kabob and Khalil enough! Thank you for a great meal and superb service! read more

We ordered take out from this restaurant through the yelp app. The process was easy and the food was ready before the expected time. We ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich and the grilled boneless chicken breast with a side salad. The sandwich came on a pita bread and was stuffed with flavorful pieces of chicken. The entree was huge and could be split by 2 people depending how hungry you are. The rice that accompanied the chicken breast was fragrant and delicious. I definitely want to go back and try other menu items. It was a great option for delicious and healthy food. read more

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Wanted to try some more local restaurants and we're really glad we did! We tried the flaming kabob's combo for two and it was enough food for about 3.5 people. Everything was super tasty and the Humous was absolutely the best. The owner was really nice to us! Support local! read more

This has been a go-to spot for our family for years. Always delicious, fresh, and big portions. The owner and staff are always super nice and offer great service. A excellent place for some exceptional Mediterranean food! read more

I have been in this place multiple times, the last was yesterday. The food in this place is amazing. I am from middle east and I tried many Mediterranean places here in the valy, but this is one of the very few that I give 5 stars. If you like to eat healthy and delicious food, you should try this place. Amazing food, nice place and kind people. Will come again read more

I love this place! I got the $5.99 Gyro Special (Gyro, fries and a drink) and my husband got the $15 Grill Mix (Salad, soup, two kabobs and a sausage). The food was delicious and fairly priced, and the service was great! The chef and server were a father-and-son team, and I appreciate family businesses. We'll definitely come back! My husband wants to try a hookah pipe next time. read more

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Walking in I was surprised to see the decor I think it was an old dennys diner. It's a little rum down but the music was festive. The salad had a little too much oregano but the dressing was great. The chicken lemon soup was delicious and all of the meats were seasoned perfectly the garlic sauce was good but not as much garlic as I expected. read more

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The lamb shank is the best I've ever had. We drive an hour to get out whether we can.

Spent $100 on take out. Asked if order contained nuts due to son's food allergy. Restaurant confirmed order did not contain nuts. Left with food to find later that rice contains almonds. Life threatening error. Be aware! read more