Great food, service and ambiance. All meats are tender, rice soft. Very pleasant atmosphere and…read morestaff

The food tasted pretty good and the portions were great. The interior was warm and pleasant, and…read morethe food reflected it. I liked the pictures and decorations around the wall, and the tables were decently sized. The service was kind but a little slow, however it was pretty busy that night so it was to be expected.

As usual, this place is amazing. Today I decided to have my usual three falafel with a side of…read morehummus instead of yogurt sauce and a lamb burger with fries. Sometimes I get salad instead of fries, but today was that kind of day. The falafel is fresh perfectly fried extremely tasty. The hummus is their usual high-quality homemade version. Lamberger came out piping hot, juicy on a fresh bun and the fries are delicious. I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea and that came out just fine exactly the way I like it ice cold. Even though I sat outside and it's a bit noisy here and a bit hot. I really don't care because I do love this place. If something goes wrong here, make sure to tell them right away and they'll fix it. They're very good. Finally, let me just say how much I appreciate the consistency on your Quality as well as the freshness of their ingredients at all times. As usual, highly recommended!

While in the area I craved authentic Turkish food. A quick search on our fav app and several spots…read morecame up. It was a tough decision between three places nearby and I chose Tazza. I'd hate to go against the many great reviews, but I wasn't impressed with the Turkish dishes. Firstly the name is deceiving. It should be called "Tazza Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and other international food". And yes, I know I should've picked up on that bit of knowledge from viewing the menu - I get it. On the food - the hummus and tzatziki apps were good , except the pita bread were just reheated pitas found at the local Publix. The coconut shrimps were not coconut. The mixed grill was ok. Lastly the kunefe was eh.. The Turkish coffee was good. Overall not impressed with the Turkish food. It wasn't terrible just not as authentic as I expected. And quite overpriced

Came here with a party of four on a Saturday at 5:30 and and there was plenty of seating. We had…read moresuper fast service and the restaurant was very clean. We started off with the mint lemonade, which was amazing. Definitely recommend. Then they let us to half of the family platter, which is very generous of them. It was the perfect amount of food for a party of four. All of the sides were super delicious And their pita bread was awesome. Definitely plan on coming back next time we're in Temple Terrace!

This Mediterranean BBQ place is one of the few new restaurants in temple terrace. The place is big…read more We came here during the Ramadan and they run out of the table. So we revisit them in the different date. We order the mixed grill. This dish comes with shih kabab, kafta kabab, chicken kebab. The side dish includes rice, grill onion, grilled tomato, grilled jalapeño, nan, veggie, and more. The mixed grilled is good for two as old person like us. The best among the grilled protein, the chicken kabab is the best. Service is good. The wait may take 25 minutes to grilled. Overall they are good food.

We were visiting from Texas and decided to stop by Petra Mediterranean Grill -- so glad we did! I…read moreordered the chicken kabob and my husband had the Petra Mixed Grill (shish kebab, kufta kebab, and chicken kebab). Garlic sauce was a great complement for everything. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The rice and salad were delicious, and I'm still thinking about the dressing on the salad -- I wish I knew what was in it! I forgot to take a picture before I started eating. Great food, great service, and an overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

We ordered the Petra Mixed Grill, which came with rice and a side of baba ganoush. The chicken,…read morebeef, and kebab were all flavorful. They were big, hearty chunks of meat that stayed juicy and tender, never dry. My top favorite was the babaganoush. This eggplant dip wasn't too sour, wasn't too salty, and that smoky undertone made it absolutely irresistible. We also ordered the Maklubk, a traditional dish featuring a fried half chicken served over a generous mound of rice. The chicken had beautifully crispy skin and well-seasoned. The rice was impressive-soft and aromatic, layered with eggplant, cauliflower, onion and potato. Truly unique. Portions were generous. We walked out with two boxes of leftovers. The service was good and the dining area was clean and comfortable. The dishes took about 25 minutes to arrive. But once the food hit the table, it was clear the kitchen wasn't cutting corners. The chef took his/her time, and it showed in every bite. We had a genuinely enjoyable experience here.

I was excited to try this place - the reviews were excellent and usually my husband doesn't like to…read moretry new places but I talked him into it. It was not busy, but the floor was dirty, and we wanted a light lunch. we were quickly seated, ordered water and the appetizer platter. We wanted to try the Yemen bread and the waiter included it with our app. The soup they brought - a chicken stock base - was salty and bitter - really bitter - we were hungry and couldn't eat it. No water was ever brought. The app platter came out and it was all inedible. The falafel were overdone, the baba, cucumber, and hummus were bland with a bad aftertaste - the bread was warm and good, but there was nothing to eat it with. The grape leaves were also hard on the edges and the worst I ever had. We will never go back. Terribly disappointing.

The chicken and rice is AMAZING! It's expensive (everything is these days though) but not a…read morerip-off, in my opinion.

The food is excellent! The prices are very reasonable. Service is quick and the staff is friendly…read moreas well.

Excellent, excellent, excellent!…read more I came here with my family on a holiday (due to my student's high recommendation). We ordered the FAMILY PLATTER with chicken shawarma. My son ordered half a chicken with rice and hummus on the side. We sat outside because the weather was glorious. It was excellent! I will be coming back as soon as I can.

Khalil and his staff are amazing! Great customer service, very friendly, and wonderful food!read more

My first time coming here and it gave the vibes of a Subway really and I mean the sub shop not THE…read moresubway haha Uh well their falafel is delicious but their baba ghanoush not so much. But lus a lot of people who came in AFTER us were being served BEFORE us like what's up with that? Customers won't be happy with that and ya we weren't considering how long we already had to wait. Do a little better May's

This is a marvelous spot. I started out with their…read moreclassic hummus. It is fresh with lemon and served with pita. Next I had some hot black tea which came with a mint leaf. Very good and a nice touch. Then I tried the mixed grill which is kofka, beef and chicken with vegetables. Delicious, fresh, juicy and not over seasoned. Also I had fries which were served extremely hot, crisp and tasty. Service is on point. They want you to be happy. A must try in Temple Terrace!

A hidden gem with a quiet atmosphere and good service! When we went, it was set up for Valentine's…read moreDay and I liked how they added a rose and candles to the tables. We ended up getting the shakshouka, lamb chops, and brownie tiramisu. The tiramisu impressed me the most; I originally thought it would be too decadent, but it was actually quite light and flavorful!

Some of the best Shawarma I've had in Tampa. So fresh and the service is great! Definitely will be…read moreback again.

Shawarma Elshami is a middle Eastern cafe located on 56th Street adjacent to the Outback…read moreSteakhouse. It is in a orange plaza with mostly medical businesses. There are 6 tables inside and two outside for done in seating 24-30. It is a bit cozy inside. They offer Shawarma in both beef and chicken and either "loose" or wrapped in pita with some vegetables. There are combos that add fries and sodas. I got the Beef jumbo combo for $17. The shawarma wrap is cut in half and is about 7-8 inches long if not cut. The fries are fresh and hot. They give you 2 tablespoons worth of white garlic sauce which is nice. I used it for both the wrap and fries. They only have sodas from a company called Matrix. Apparently,it is an Iraqi company located in Jordan. I tried the "blue" one since it appeared to be the default. It tasted like a standard Coke but with 20 percent lime flavor added to the formula. I liked it but your mileage may vary. The soda is 8 oz not 12 oz like here. There are also some pickled vegetables included. The wrap itself is very tightly wrapped and stable unlike the very delicate Chipotle burritos which threaten to bisect themselves at a moments notice. The beef is fresh and spiced though not spicy. The pita is crispy which is different from other places in Tampa which is nice. I would recommend dining in if possible. There is plenty of parking and it is open Sundays. It is closed Mondays. It is not a quiet place with many kids running around so keep that in mind. I'm not a super shawarma expert but ths is one of the better establishments in Tampa and is a good value for the money.

We drive all the way to the restaurant to find it's already closed at 6:25…read more They need to update the hours because this is not convenient

We came here before I flew home. The owner was very nice and helpful. How his ratings are below a…read more4 star makes no sense. This place has food that is so flavorful and delicious. I judge a restaurant by its food since hole in the walls typically have the best food. I'd rather eat a delicious meal than have a fancy disgusting meal. This place is a hidden gem. The kabob sandwich was amazing. I wish I brought one back home. You want good food then come here. you won't be disappointed.