After a long visit to Moffitt..."good eats" appeared to be in order. We couldn't decide between…read moreAsian or "Med"... It was an easy choice being so close to 56th. Darna Mediterannean Restaurant is a little off Fowler. and looked inviting. From the moment we walked in...pleasant, authentic look and vibe...not to mention a great/diverse and reasonably priced menu, we knew we were in the right place. The decor is tastful...great music and fast, attentive service. The menu...we wanted one of "everything" - Its all homemade, made from scratch - halal comfort food. We started with the showstopper Muhammara...joined by the delicious smokey baba- ghanoush, incredible hot pita and garlic sauce...Did someone say "falafel"? Our stomaches were happily full...and we were disappointed only because we were just getting started....EVERYTHING is/was delicious!! I guess this means another trip up to Tampa next week...the food, lovely young lady who served us ( i think her name may have been Baker from looking at my receipt), excellent portion sizes and reasonable prices...makes the hour drive for us no problem. If you are looking for the real deal in Mediterannean food "THIS IS IT". They are "new" ...check them out....you will not be disappointed.

Darna Mediterranean Grill is such a great find! The Palestinian and Mediterranean food was…read moreincredibly authentic, and everything we ordered was delicious. You can really tell a lot of care goes into the food. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend! Must order the darna mixed app and lamb ouzi!! What I ordered: - Darna Mixed Appetizer 2 Rekakat cheese, 2 kibbeh, 3 cold grape leaves, hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammara & tabouli - Lamb Ouzi: Slow-roasted lamb over spiced rice with cashews & almonds · the pinnacle of Levantine cooking - Chicken Kabob: 2 skewers of lemon-garlic chicken · juicy with a smoky finish - Side Salad

A great halal spot with delicious shawarma. I would give it about a 6/10 when it comes to tasting…read morelike the authentic shawarma back home, but it still tasted fresh, clean, and high quality, especially knowing the meat is halal. The cashier was hilarious, trying his best to pronounce every girl's name and getting every single one wrong. The restaurant is filled with culture, beautiful art, and, most importantly, genuinely kind and hospitable people.

Had the chicken shawarma over yellow rice with extra meat. Had a nice white sauce on topread more

You know, these ratings have sooo many daily variables and A LOT of them are based on the…read moreexperience you receive from from the first employee you meet. My experience here, while ordering, eating and being in the environment was excellent!! I sometimes play a game when I go out to eat. I will choose the most expensive thing on the menu and then I will choose one of the least expensive menu items and ask the person taking my order, which they would choose, as I "cannot make up my mind"between these two options. In my experience here, I did the same thing. I told the person taking my order I could not decide between a Lebanese Pita, which contains Tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, cucumber for $12.40, or a falafel pita for $9.99. The woman taking my order, told me hands-down, to get the falafel because it will be the best falafel I have had in this town. Luckily because it was not very busy, she told me if I did not mind waiting, that she was going to make it fresh for me. so I agreed and ordered the falafel combo with a soda and their french fries. My order was finished cooking in the exact timeframe I was told it would take, which was 10 minutes. When she was putting together my falafel pita, she asked me what I would like on it, and I started looking at the options and telling her what I wanted. She then looked up at me and said how about if I put it all together for you, and it will still be the best falafel you have had in a long time. I went with her suggestion and let her completely dress my falafel with her choice of ingredients, and I have to tell you it was a "Mic drop". OMG, it was absolutely delicious. The falafel were very crispy on the outside and soft and extremely flavorful on the inside. This was definitely the best falafel I have had in a long time. In addition, the french fries were hot and seasoned perfectly. I have to give this experience, five full stars as the food was delicious, the restaurant was clean, the noise level was perfect, and most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious. There is no question that I will be back to try more items on the menu, but will always have to have a side of falafel when I come here. In addition to the five stars, I have to say that they did a job well done! I encourage anybody reading my review. If you're in the mood for some Venezuela and food or falafel, definitely stop by here!

Closed. Looks like it's for good. Drove 20 min to have lunch with family. Disappointing.read more

This was so so good and the service was amazing even though we may not live in tampa we will…read moredefinitley reccomend to tessa who does live here and her friends. The food was also great and the nutella thibg was amazing. The fries were also perfectly crispy and the chicken shawarma was very good.

I love this place! It's great that they allow you to choose the sides instead of having them…read morepre-decided- this simple fact will keep me coming back We love the hummus, babaganough, rice, chicken kofte, cheese pie and salad! Wonderful service and a clean/modern space. The kids enjoyed watching the "dough show" Support this great establishment

I was so excited to try meat, mechanico from all of the Ray reviews that I've seen online…read more I walked in the door. Handles were a gas pump, which is pretty cool and all of the tables are gas barrels. That's where the fun stops as I walk up to the counter. I was the only one there. A man walked in behind me. The lady working the register. Told me to wait so that she could service the guy behind me. He was gentlemanly enough, knowing that I had been waiting there and told her to take my order first. I got the sliced brisket with two sides. The brisket was dry. It was over a bit of "dirty rice". I did not care for the seasoning on the rice. Macc and cheese was dry as well with no flavor. the corn was OK. All in all. I will not be coming back. It just wasn't worth the $26.99

A new entrant in the halal meat serving restaurants category joins the scene in Tampa... Temple…read moreTerrace delivers again! We've tried bbq in Texas, Memphis, South Carolina, North Carolina and now we've tried one of the offerings at Meat Mechanico! Halal Brisket! The brisket in a bowl and a platter was tasty, smoky and not spicy. The bowl was the most interesting with garlic sauce, rice, pickled onions, tomatoes, parsley, cashews and more! An amazing mix of flavors! The platter was more meat forward but also enjoyed. We didn't get to try the lamb as they were sold out but that's a good sign! The decor is very unique and colorful but with three dominant colors... red, black and metal! Life is good with another unique offering in Temple Terrace!

We had a great experience at Al Sham Palace! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and cooked…read moreperfectly. The ground beef skewers were juicy and well-seasoned, the lamb chops were tender and delicious, and the chicken skewers were also full of flavor and grilled just right. You can tell they put care into the food. We really enjoyed the meal and will definitely be coming back!

We visited on a Saturday around 5:30 PM. At first, I was a little nervous since the place was…read morecompletely empty--but I quickly noticed a steady stream of pickup orders, which reassured me that this spot is loved by locals. The décor is small and notably simple, but the food is what truly stands out. Everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. We ordered a mixed platter and the hummus with shawarma--both were fantastic. The meat was flavorful, and the hummus was smooth and rich. Definitely a place we'd return to for a casual, satisfying meal.

5/5 I finally…read morestopped into Fire Up Halal Grill after passing by so many times--and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the chicken kebab over basmati rice, and everything was amazing. The grilled chicken was full of flavor, the veggies were super fresh, and the sauces tied everything together perfectly. The portion size was great too--definitely worth it. So happy I finally tried this place. I'll definitely be back!

We were craving Chicken Shawarma so we ordered Chicken Shawarma and Falafel as well as Baba…read moreGhanoush over the phone. I picked up the order from the restaurant in 20 minutes. After collecting my order, I made my way home. We started with falafel and baba ghanoush. Both were delicious and well-made, providing a perfect start to our lunch. Next, we shared chicken shawarma over rice, which was a delicious and satisfying lunch. The restaurant's food was tasty and really hit the spot for lunch.

This is a good place for lunch, if you can get a lunch deal…read more I ordered online for takeaway. Sadly, there were no lunch deals available with the online ordering system, so my meal was less of a bargain. I ordered a strawberry matcha tea with brown sugar boba and karaage with lo mein. As I was driving over, I received a call from the restaurant informing me that since they just opened that morning, the boba would not be ready for an hour, so I could either wait or switch to popping boba (I chose the latter). Also, the karaage is no longer on the menu, so could they switch to whole wings? Fine. The food was ready when I arrived. It was packaged in styrofoam, and the corners were NOT punched out, so by the time I got home, the chicken was no longer crispy. (Thankfully, I did sample a wing in the parking lot before I drove home, so I can say that the wings are crispy and delicious if eaten immediately.) I had ordered medium spice, and it was spicy! And I like spice! If you are not spice tolerant, go with mild or no spice. My lips are still feeling hot. I thought the food was good, not life changing. Pretty typical Americanized Chinese food plus wings. My matcha tea was on the sweet side and with not a lot of matcha flavor. I wish I could have requested a lower level of sweetness on the online ordering site.

I still visit the frying wok every chance I get. I've never had this wings although I've done a…read morefood review there and tried the menu. My service is always on point and the cashier always delivers every time. The place stays nice and clean and always cleaning the dining room. I enjoy the wings and will return for a different flavor. 7/10 Chef Chris