Such an unassuming food truck, but don't let that fool you. This spot is a hidden gem!…read more Michelin rated, high quality BBQ. Love the Egyptian twist. The flavors of everything were spectacular. Stand out was definitely the mediterranean rice. I would have never thought to mix BBQ with rice, but this works. The soft tender meat with the delicious sides makes the perfect bite. Delicious meal!

Overall: 4.5/5 [dine in]…read more We placed an online order for pickup on a Saturday and the earliest available time was 2 hours out. A couple of things to note: they charge a 10% online order service charge and a 3% credit card surcharge. When I got to the pickup window they asked if I wanted the food to go or dine in, and we chose to dine in so we could eat it fresh. They had to go containers available at the truck if you needed them. The portions looked small but were actually pretty filling. 1/2 lb Pomegranate and Za'atar Glazed Pork Ribs ($17): Came with 2 ribs that were okay. They were a little dry and lacking flavor on their own but tasted much better dipped in the pomegranate barbecue sauce. Combo Rice Bowl ($20): Came with mediterranean yellow rice, baladi salad, sauce, protein, cinnamon candied nuts, and pomegranate seeds. For the combo, you get to choose 2 proteins. I went with brisket and kofta (ground beef and lamb). Both were really good but a tad salty so the baladi salad helped balance that out. Egyptian Cowboy ($15): I chose lamb for this and it was the star of the show. The pulled lamb shoulder was incredibly tender and flavorful. The smoked mac and cheese was really good too but the rich bechamel was a bit much for us. The sumac pickled onions helped balance out the heaviness of both the mac and cheese and the lamb shoulder. Cardamom Pistachio Rice Pudding ($9.50): Pricey for rice pudding but I wanted to try the unique flavor. It was light but the cardamom flavor was strong. Interesting to try once but I wouldn't order it again.

Amazing food and service as always!!! Chicken shawarma plate, falafel and hot pita. They've added…read moremore tables to the outdoor space too!

I came into town to visit my sister and she swore about this place! Such good food and such a sweet…read more& humble man. Please give him a visit you won't regret it!

Service is amazing and the food is so delicious definitely recommend such a vibe inside 10/10read more

My husband was craving for some Middle East /Mediterranean food . It is not too far away from where…read morewe live as we just drive 6 minutes away from the Rim area . The interiors were nice and well appointed . We came in on Saturday and there were just 3 tables occupied . We had hummus with pita bread as appetizers and I tell you it was one of the best pita bread as they made it fresh and it came out straight from their oven . My husband ordered a gyro beef wrap with French fries on the side while I had a chicken shawarma with greek salad on the side . The chicken shawarma was so juicy and well seasoned . My husband enjoyed the beef gyro as it was large and it was very filling. We also loved the tamarind drink . If we crave for some more Mediterranean food , this will be our go to place .

Checked the place out based on Yelp reviews and was absolutely floored. Clean space, friendly…read morestaff, quick service, and excellent food! We ordered the half order falafel with hummus, mint lemonade, lamb kabob platter, and beef kabob platter. Everything but the salad came in large Texas style portions. I requested the beef be cooked to medium and the temperature was perfect. Tips: Substitute the tahini in the kabob platters for tzatziki and request garlic sauce on the side. The garlic sauce enhances the flavor of rice.

Food is very good, service not so good... I can tell people…read morecome for the food alone. The place is nice and has a nice layout. However, I'll think about coming here again because I didn't feel a good vibe with the service. We had to go look for someone to show us the table even though the place was empty for early lunch. Then, to get drinks or even the order was a problem. It took so much longer than usual. Our waitress was rude, and seemed bothered that we showed up. Then someone else came as the waitress and she was preoccupied with other tables and barely checked on us. A regular lunch which would've been one hour became almost two because of the lack of service. My friend had to stand and look for someone to give us a box to take out the good we couldn't eat because it was getting late and also to get the check because No one came in to check on us at all. It was almost like pulling teeth to get a regular service let alone good service. Again, the food was really good, and that alone was the only positive.

First time back in a long time, too long. I have to ask…read moremyself why I stayed away for so long. Busy weekday lunch spot, but still had a great vibe to it... Had lunch with a client nice spacing between tables no problem carrying on a conversation you felt could be kept private, even though we were in a public spot The food was outstanding. Super fresh ingredients wonderful taste and a plentiful serving size offered at a reasonable price. So what's not to like?? I will definitely put this place back in the rotation and make sure I don't stay away too long.

Friendly staff always ready to help even though there's a couple of self service kiosks. Whether…read moreyou order at the counter or at the kiosks, food comes out pretty fast and boy, it's pretty fresh and tasty. Can't decide which is my favorite thing to order as every is just so damn good. Their sauces are all fantastic and no matter which one you use, they compliment whatever you order perfectly. Really love how quickly (relatively for everything made as you order), quality of their food and great customer service.

Went out for a ladies night here and let me tell you this place keeps up to all the hype !…read more They offer free Valet parking on Friday and Saturday- so parking was a breeze ! We had made a reservation so as soon as we walked in we were seated inside in a booth ! The place felt cozy and comfortable as well as nice vibes ! They even offer bar seating ! They have a covered and temperature controlled patio too ! Our server was amazing and professional and answered all our questions about drinks and other stuff ! The cocktail were amazing - I was curious about their onion bagel drink I think that's what's it's called and my server got me a sampler ... definitely I went with something else . We ordered few dips and appetizers and 2 entrees! Everything was delicious! To end the night we got the Krembo dessert and OMG it's a must try !! Can't wait to ge back soon !!

The food here was tasty, but the service was what really stood out. Attentive, friendly…read moreknowledgeable staff who did not make us feel rushed and paced the food out nicely. They were happy to chat with us without forcing conversation. As a group of 3 we ordered the traditional hummus, whipped bulgarian feta, beet tahini, the cucumber labne, falafel, pan fried halloumi and baklava apple pie for dessert. The group was not what I would call big eaters so we had leftovers (we likely should have ordered 1 less dish), they recommend 2-3 dishes per person (dips and meze). The hummus was decent, but I would not feel the need to order it again, the bulgarian feta was delicious and was tied with best dish of the night with the falafel. The falafel had perfect texture, crispy on the outside without cutting your mouth and soft on the inside. The beet tahini just tasted like beets and nothing else so I would not get that again. The cucumber labne was tasty and the halloumi was the only dish I took a bite of and would not take another. The texture of the cheese was rubbery, so despite having a crunchy exterior and delicious sauce underneath, I found the halloumi to be extremely disappointing. I am not a chef, but if they simply grilled the halloumi and served it on top of the sauce I think it would be much better. Desserts are not my thing but my friends enjoyed it even though they admitted the baklava apple pie was painfully sweet. I liked that it came with labne ice cream to make it a bit different. Overall it was a nice meal, the ambiance is modern and clean and the service was fantastic. A good spot for a nice dinner out.

It's wonderful that places like this still exist in Austin, or anywhere. Old-fashioned…read moreMiddle-Eastern grocery, with large assortment of imported foods, and some yummy stuff made on site. Some of the items are, of course, expensive, as they have traveled from overseas. But you can also find great deals on stuff like feta cheese and deli meats. Their pita bread, freshly baked each day brings people from all over Austin. I've seen some customers carrying out hundreds of packages. We go regularly for Bulgarian feta, Italian mortadella and salami, Balkan lutenitsa, olives, and philo dough. Sometimes items are out of stock and the Lebanese owne shrugs his shoulderrs dejectedly; but this is part of the charm of family-run business like this. Shout out to Junior, for his welcoming presence, always jovial mood, and the magic he works at the deli counter!

I still go to Phoenicia Bakery and Deli - it's a really unique store and offers some great…read moreinternational items that you can't get anywhere else. Plus the service here is always nice, professional, and very friendly. They are always willing to help you with whatever you need. And if you listen closely - you may even get some good stock tips as I hear the guy who runs this store is like the Lebanese CNBC Jim Cramer. I think they've said his nickname is the "Sihr Of Wall Street". I mean why didn't I listen to him when he told over 4 years ago to buy bitcoin? Sheesh! I was just there the other day and he was out of the office, I heard he's cashed out his coins and is buying up real estate left and right all over Texas. He practically owns a small town now, and his next venture is to run for Mayor. I told him he should run for Governor. Well I love the olive bar here - and I still go for those Turkish olives but they are hard to get but they now get similar olives packaged up in a tub, and they are not quiet the same but still pretty good - and these olives are unique and can't find them anywhere else. I also love their homemade packaged food they make in the back. Their quality is superb here. The garlic paste here is awesome. The hummus is superb. Love the grape leaves, tabbouli, and eggplant too. They used to have Russian Potato Salad here - haven't seen that in a while but it was so good. I love walking down the isles here and seeing all the unique things they import from other countries. A lot of sauces and spices and foods you can't get anywhere else. The baked goods and pastries up front always look good too, and they usually sell out too.

Quick stop at The Med Chef (5908 Aurora) while in North Austin. So good! Nikki the owner from…read moreTurkey cooking and running operations for 15 years here We stopped here 3 yrs ago for a gyro and now they have a couple of tables indoors which is great because of the heat outside. And their hummus is the best (Gramdma's Hummus is the only hummus we buy. HEB and central Market)

Was excited to try this place. Checked googles maps to see where they were and if they were open…read more Said yes so I went and found the door locked. Not a big deal, these things happen. HOWEVER, some woman came out and began grilling me with questions like I was doing something wrong. I explained that I was lead to believe it was an open restaurant and came to support her business lol. She then began leaning into my truck to see my phone screen as if I was lying about google saying they were open. I asked her to please back away out of my vehicle but she continued leaning in wayyyy past her welcome. She finally left and glared at me through the front door as she locked it. This review has nothing to do with their food, only the insane customer service I got over a trivial matter. She didn't even have to come out there, I was already finding a new place and was preparing to leave. Just weird as fuck

The chicken Gyro was absolutely incredible. One of the best I've ever had. If you're looking for a…read morelate night snack, this is definitely the place to go. The cheeseburger was awesome as well.

That's not Moroccan food Stop naming stuff just to get…read morepeople to come over but you don't sell Moroccan food at all