Normally the rating fit the establishment. Surprisingly staff friendly and food hot and good, gyro…read moreand humans, fresh pitas. Prices were also reasonable. I gave them a 5, which is higher than deserved. It took longer than expected to get the food, but it was hot. Clean, no issues.

We hadn't had Zekos in quite some time like ten years ago bc of where it is located we don't really…read morego. We tried it this time for lunch. It was convenient to the Convention Center and the Marriott hotel in Palmetto where we were. They have a lot of options of Mediterranean food.l - shawarma, falafels, gyros, Greek salads, shrimp, fish are some of their offerings here. We chose chicken pitas. Fries are Two dollars extra. I also ordered baba ganoosh(smokey egg plant spread which comes with pita. I'm pretty obsessed with this and have to order it wherever it's available. We ordered it, & brought it for us. They were very friendly and helpful. Our food was very tasty and did not disappoint. This is like a fast casual type place which is what we wanted bc we wanted to eat and go and beat the rain.

Walked in on a Friday night 6:35 pm & no one was in the restaurant so immediately it gave us a…read morestrange vibe. Interiour was very casual. During the course of the night, they got 1 other table & a few take out orders. There were 2 people working the restaurant - the owner who was cooking & a kid who doubled as a waiter & dishwasher. Food was very good - tabouleh, homemade pita, tender falafel & the beef cube skewer. The chicken skewer was dry. They only offer 2 desserts &b were out of baklava on a Friday night! They gave us free turkish coffee. Bathrooms were hideous - men's room toilet didn't flush & the women's room toilet had the handle dangling from it. I would try it again only because the food was good & I really wanted to try the baklava. BYO!

My wife and I ordered Beef Kofta, chicken shawarma, and spinach pie and baklava. This was hands…read moredown the ABSOLUTE BEST kofta and shawarma I have had so far and I have tried a lot of food all over. The owner and his son were extremely friendly and even gave us free dessert, which was awesome!! Give this place a try you won't be disappointed!

I got my falafel supreme wrap, and I love it so much that I got two just for me!!! it was even…read morebetter than I remember, and I always get a side of extra tahini sauce. You don't wanna miss this hidden gem!

This isn't middle eastern food , it's American food trying to look Middle East. They use the tikka…read moremasala curry that comes from sprouts in a jar ( which is actually Indian ) in their curry chicken , I know this because my fiancé has been using it for the past year and iv been eating it once a week lol Crazy how they're just blatantly using that .... the falafel was actually good . I read some of the reviews here and somebody mentioned a microwave... I can see how that is possibly being used. 1 extra star because the lady working there is sweet. The ambience is dead silent , as if something died. Very eeery , I think it was from all of our dead expectations . I was open about my disappointment with my fiance ( quiet whispers ) and the lady next to me must have heard and felt bad so she started speaking out loud about how she liked the food ... she left her entirely plate hardly eaten lol I don't like to leave a bad review but that really got to me that I noticed they were using that sauce from sprouts so blatantly and I paid for that ...

We got here around 12 and this place is so kitschy with all the fun decor! You can sit inside or…read moreoutside. We ordered: lavender margarita and silk road for drinks. - Crispy eggplant rainbow bowl (recommended on Reddit threads!) - Beef kofta rainbow bowl Both of our drinks were on the sour side. The Silk Road was super sour and not spicy at all. The lavender margarita was strong and you could taste the tequila, but I didn't get much lavender flavor. OMG, the crispy eggplant rainbow bowl was SO good! The eggplant was incredibly crispy and paired so well with everything in the bowl. Every bite was a punch of flavor, from the tangy pink slaw to the creamy zhug and hummus to the halloumi. I would have liked the halloumi to be a little crispier, but overall the bowl was SO good. I tried my aunt's beef kofta bowl too, but the crispy eggplant was definitely the more flavorful one. If you're all about texture in your food like me, this is the dish for you!

This was probably the best Mediterranean restaurant I've been to…read more Wonderful drinks, apps, entrees and desserts! Loved all of the cookbooks throughout the room. The service was great!

I originally stopped by Al Madina for the first time just to check out the grocery store and…read moremarket, but I ended up discovering a new favorite spot! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile and friendly welcome from the owner. The store was very clean, organized, and well laid out, with a great selection of Middle Eastern foods, spices, condiments, meats, fresh produce, and more. There's also a fresh meat section in the back. I purchased a whole chicken and asked the butcher if he could cut it up for me, and he gladly did--excellent service! Then I discovered the restaurant in the back. The menu looked so good that I couldn't leave without trying something. I ordered a family-style platter to take home, and it was a HIT. For $48, we received three different meats, rice, beautifully grilled vegetables, homemade hummus, pita, and sauce. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The best part? The platter was more than enough to feed my family of five. For the quality, quantity, and price, you really can't beat it. Great food, great service, a clean market, and excellent value. I will definitely be back!

This place is under new management. I loved it before but it's even better now. Always clean. They…read morerenovated their prepared food section, The prepared food was amazing. I had the beef Shawarma wrap so delicious and good price. I always pick my marinades up when I'm in the Neighbourhood . I picked up a new type which you don't have to add anything to but the meat. I'm excited to try. Picked up hummus and fresh pita. Above all the customer service was 5 star. I will drive to Brandon from Tampa for this market.

incredibly solid food at good prices. been going here for years and have always been impressed but…read morethe beef shawarma bun is next level. the pizzas are also very good, they have a lot of unique dishes that you don't see at many other middle eastern restaurants. I've only ever gotten takeout but it's always been ready quickly and the inside is nice and clean.

Our first time at this Falafel & Cafe, and what a pleasant experience! Small, quaint, and a nice…read moreatmosphere! Owned by an Egyptian gentleman who owns Prints2Go as well. We ordered our food at the register and waited less than 10 min to get our food. My falafel was absolutely delicious! I love falafel and eat it everywhere they have it and this one was my favorite! It's in a pressed pita bread and comes with some sort of sauce that almost makes this perfect sized sandwich creamy! My hubby had the chicken shawarma platter. As you can see in the pic, it was served with pita, salad and fries or rice. The chicken was so flavorful and delicious. We'll both return and share the love! Thank you!

This is a fabulous middle eastern influenced Mediterranean eatery. I'm accustomed to the fantastic…read moreethnic (middle eastern specifically) from the DC Metro area. This is one of the closest things to that around here. Friendly staff. You can tell the owner is on the grill (older gentleman). The prices are very reasonable compared to other places nowadays in 2026. Highlights- The Zaytoon Burger is a kefta style burger that comes with feta and it is fantastic. Will be returning for it again. Fries are the way I like them personally. Obviously cut in house and just fried. The green house-made hot sauce is amazing. It's what reminds me of the shops in the DC area. Sometimes called chutney, it's a cilantro/jalapeño sauce with maybe a little yogurt as the base. The falafel was great. Fried perfectly crispy on outside and soft on the inside. It reminds me of the kind we make ourselves. Heavily seasoned. Baklava- We got a "half order" which he described as one piece. I eat baklava a lot and the piece that came out was about 3 times larger than what I was expecting. It was as good as it gets. Simple walnut baklava with a great honey sauce that was crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle perfect. A+ so glad to have them in the town! Apparently they have been around a while but we are new here so happy to find this gem.

This is genuinely the most delicious falafel I've ever had! Great prices on everything, and the…read morepeople running it are SO friendly! I will definitely be back! Patio is also dog friendly!

I wanted to try something different so I found this place and I'm glad I did. The food was amazing…read morefresh fast and friendly service. I would definitely be back.! never had Mediterranean before, but definitely will have it again!

This place is so tasty. We came in for schwarma bowls and got the same type which was chicken and…read morebeef. With that we had two sides. I loved my cheese sticks and baba ganoosh. Our orders were so tasty. Everyone was super friendly. This was a great lunch and a first but not a last for us!! Definitely a great choice!

My friends and I came here for dinner after a matinee at the Eight O'clock Theater. Everything…read moreabout this place was fantastic! The aromas were enticing when we walked in. The atmosphere in the dining room was colorful, clean, and welcoming. 3 of us ordered the organic wood fired chicken platter, and I'm so glad I was one of them. It was delicious, tender, and perfectly flavored. We all sampled the different sides...hummus, salad, and rice. All 3 were incredibly tasty along with the pita bread. Our fourth friend ate every bite of his vegetarian sampler platter and raved about how good it was. Even the iced tea had a special, but not overpowering taste of fruit. Our server, Omi, was attentive, friendly and so fun. We had a delightful conversation with him at the end of our meal. We can't wait to go back!

***Amazing food & Dining Experience - We had a large group for dinner, and everything was perfect…read more Owners Sue & Chris hosted, and everyone had a great time. Definitely our top choice as the #1 place to bring friends and family. Bar features custom imported wine choices... a must-try. Jerry