As someone who use to live in a culturally dead area, it was so nice to discover such a lovely place. I was addicted to their chicken shawarma wrap for a while, but the last time I went in, the worker was yelling into his phone loudly in a language I didn't know and barely looked at me as a came to the counter. I said my name and pointed to the sandwich and he nodded and went back to his phone call. I don't love that, probably take a little break but I will have to be back for the sandwich eventually. ;) read more

Ordered some delivery here and was honestly wowed! I loved everything I ordered! I picked up more than a few things so I could have a few meals including an order of hummus, (fluffy!) pita, a chicken shawarma sandwich, a side of rice (huge!), an order of baba ganoush, and a few meat pies. All the portions were massive and so delicious. The rice alone could be like three meals. I ordered extra pita because I wasn't sure how much would come with the hummus and baba ganoush on their own but that was silly because they were very generous! Though I can't complain about extra pita! It definitely added up a bit on price but because it lasted me for many meals I didn't stress too much about it. I ended up ordering for dinner but they do also have a bangin' lunch menu which has some great sandwich and entree options for a smaller price point, like a sandwich and a side or an entree and two sides for around $13-15. read more

MY RATING SYSTEM 5/4 = Exceeds expectations = NO 3 = Meets expectations = YES 2/1 = Does not meet expectations = NO OVERALL POINTS RATING 0 - 5 1. AMBIANCE = 3 Environment is nice. Clean. They are located in a strip mall. All store fronts looks the same. Nothing sets the place apart from other businesses. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 3 Food was good. We have eaten here twice in last couple weeks. Food has been tasty. Chicken kabobs. Lamb chops. Shawarna. Chicken was dry and slightly burned. Hot rolls with garlic dip was very good. 3. SERVICE = 3 We have had great service attentive. Not overbearing. Only one person serving tables. Could be an issues with higher table loading. 4. BATHROOM = did not use 5. PRICING = 2 (This is my new norm for coding. Why? A place in a strip mall.) I am beginning to accept more and more that the inflation of the last 4 years has brought us the new norm of 30% higher eating out prices. But it starts to impact tipping. Tax and tips. So we carry cash and tip between 10 and 15%. The server gets money right than. The lamb chops for 3 and two sides $37.00. I had chicken kabobs for $22. Raw veggie was $6.99. If you have a smoothie it is $6.99. Stick with water. 6. OBSERVATION We have given the place two trys. But probably will not visit again. All things considered it is overpriced for a strip mall setting. Though they have a high traffic take out. In both on site visits we noted. The inside traffic has been at min 2 to 3 table groups. But each time was on a Tuesday. Like Mexican resteraunt this mid eastern offers thier own food group. If they just said mid eastern food you would know. When you decide to eat Mexican you know what they will offer. All taste the same. Nothing sets them apart from the other similiar places. 7. POINTS 11 points out of 25 points. 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations. NO 10 to 19 = Meets expectations. YES 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections. NO read more

Delicious food! So nice to have different options in Dexter, ordered it for a big group luncheon and everyone enjoyed it!

As it comes to restaurants that I've visited in Dexter, this is the best. The outside is very unassuming in a strip mall. The inside is clean and the staff welcoming and friendly! Ms. Emma was friendly, helpful, and polite as we had some questions about the Egyptian Mediterranean food that we were not as familiar with and was very patient and informative. Everything we ordered was very good and made quickly. As we left all the staff said goodbye and waved. I will definitely return here. read more

La Marsa Dexter - Ghallaba - Lamb Sandwich, puff pita for the Hommous, garlic sauce, and French fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

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Just ate here for lunch...what a hidden gem! We got the sampler platter ($56) which was enough to feed 4-5 people. The platter had 4 apps, 4 meats, fries/rice, AND 2 sides (veggie option available too for sampler). And comes with unlimited warm pita bread and garlic sauce. Amazing service - he kept checking in and asking if we needed more. The meat kafta was well seasoned and juicy and they had a meat version of grape leaves that was super yummy. Very fresh tasting hummus and baba ghannooj (although not as much on the smoky side). read more

First visit for the two of us and it could not have been better. The location is easy to find. Plenty of parking. The dining room was bright and clean. Our server was very nice and fun. She delivered our plates with a BOOM! Then when when ordered rice pudding for dessert, it was a surprise and she got all giddy. I asked her why she got excited when we ordered rice pudding. She said she just likes making it. LOL My lamb combo came with side salad and rice pilaf. I love the rice pilaf with toasted almonds on top. The salad is very light and fresh. Great palette cleanser after the hummus and bread appetizer with small side toom. The bread was fresh and hot little pillows with crisp outside and soft center. We left with a lot of leftovers. The bill was about $52. Definitely visiting again. read more

La Marsa Dexter - Bread and hommus - Mediterranean Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

I had lunch here today with a friend who is a regular here. Their lunch specials are amazing. For $11.99, you get a delicious sandwich and a choice of soup or salad. We had the lamb shawarma sandwich and the house salad. They brought soft, pillowy, delicious pita and toum to start. Fab! The salad was simple but amazingly delicious. The dressing is perfectly balanced. The shawarma was fantastic and loaded with very lean lamb. Y friend is in love with the hot sweet tea, as well. I will definitely return to try their other options, and take plenty home! read more

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The food is amazing! The ambiance and warm welcome turned a really bad day for my family and I into a comforting and happy experience. The server, Aisha, was prompt and courteous, with a smile that was just really nice to be around. We love this place. And these owners and servers. read more

$3 upcharge for hummus has prevented me even ordering from you. It should just be regarded as a regular side.

Hidden gem for sure! Tried this place tonight for the first time and will be going back! Cute and clean little restaurant tucked in a strip mall. No wait to get a table and service was excellent. Our server was on top of it! I ordered the Galabah stir-fry with lamb *zesty and it was wonderful. The Fattoush salad was probably the best I've ever tried. It was a prefect balance of flavors. The bread was also delicious. Hot and a little crusty on the outside, soft in the inside. Went perfect with the garlic paste which was plentiful. Definite thumbs up for me! read more

La Marsa Dexter - Mediterranean Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

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Ls Marsa Dexter is a pleasant Near Eastern place in the Ann Arbor-Dexter road. I had a falafel sandwich as a late lunch. It was fine in every way except that it was thin cigar of a sandwich, more snack than meal. The extra pita bread was freshly made and absolutely delicious though. I would return, but get a plate next time. read more

I'm lucky enough to live near La Marsa in Troy so I was thrilled to get a taste of home in Dexter. The food at this location was as good as or better than at mine. My veggie moussaka had a wonderful sweet savory flavor. The grilled veggies were cooked well as requested, with planks of zucchini complementing the usual carrots, peppers, and onions. The fattoush salad had crispy pita in addition to the lettuce, tomato, onions, and oil dressing (I prefer more dark lettuce and sumac and less onion but that's just me). I also loved the fresh oven-baked bread, crispy outside and squishy inside, with intense Lebanese garlic cream sauce as a dip. I highly recommend a stop here if you are in the area. read more

An array of menu items were very good. Two of us ate for several meals over a couple of days. It was a take away and was ready when I arrived. Can't ask for better timing or speed of preparation. Ambience was not applicable but our house is very nice, so we enjoyed dinner at home. read more

Food and service were excellent. The restaurant was clean and the staff was very welcoming. The pricing was fair for the portions. You definitely get enough to take home. The authentic music playing over the house speakers was a very nice touch and created a fun ambiance. Great to have something new in the area! read more

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The most incredible part of the food is that its so authentic. I have eaten much Mediterranean food from many incredible people that have lived in the Mediterranean area and know food. La Marsa Dexter was over the top. I cannot say that I have had better Mediterranean. Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to re-creating such an incredibly authentic taste. Keep up the great work. Highly highly recommended. read more

Hummus with chicken is good. Large portion. Comes with freshly made pita. Totally worth it.

We like to stop by every once in a while. The food is good and the wait people are so friendly. Fun.

We LOVE this place! Their fattoush salad with shawarma is insane and so fresh. Hummus is unreal, lemon oregano chicken is a huge portion and delish, amazing service (thanks Cole!) and it's nice that you can come casual or dressed up. Quiet, tons of seating, etc. 10/10 !! read more

La Marsa Dexter - The spread! Phone did not eat first this time! - Mediterranean Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

Got the lunch combo sandwich deal. Portion sizes were great and the food was too. Upgrading the salad for $1 to Greek Salad was definitely the call. For sandwich got the grape leaves and hummus veggie sandwich and added Tabouli for $0.49 -- well worth it. Came w pita and toum as well! All the food was very tasty. Would give 4.5 stars if I could. Food was ready to go in 15m from online ordering. A great deal for lunch! read more

Very good hummus, bread! Food is some of the best MiddleEastern we've had in the area

We ordered the La Marsa Feast with a couple of extra Kabobs for a working lunch. It was a very important meeting with a high-profile customer, La Marsa delivered!! Literally and with an amazing meal, the customers commented several times on how this was the perfect meal, and everything was prepared to perfection! There was a total of 8 people, everyone had seconds and there were plenty leftovers. Abdul the manager really helped us out with having someone from his staff deliver it for us and also throw in 8 pcs of baklava for dessert. I highly recommend visiting La Marsa Dexter for lunch, I know Abdul and his team will make it worth your time. read more

On our fourth visit I very much enjoyed the Moussaka it was flavorful and the portion size was generous. As in the previous visits, the grilled vegetable side dish is not to be missed. The small pita breads provided are addictive. The Falafel sandwiches were also very good. All in all, this is a great place for a quick Middle Eastern meal. read more

Best ambience (and bread rolls) in all of Dexter -- seriously. I'd come back just to visit Abdull and Gracie everyday :) read more

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Absolutely delicious. We are still learning our favorites but I'd say we are off to a very good start!! Most Liked Items House Fries Garlic Fresh Pita Chicken Kafta Sandwich Shish Kabob Sandwich Lamb Falafel Sandwich (Vegetarian) Chicken Shawarma Sandwich Ok Items Ghallaba - Lamb Sandwich - good but bland Sampler platter - some of the meat was dry read more

This place was delicious. We had the toum, pita bread, and chicken kabobs. The side salad I ordered was jumbo for a side salad which did not bother me at all it's nice to see you actually get a side salad that's a decent size. Next came the chicken kabobs and rice. The chicken was decently flavored and went well with the rice. My favorite was the pita bread. It was nice and airy. Our waitress was very attentive and really nice. The owner even checked in on us. My boyfriend and I have wanted to try this place for a while. It was good. Will go back. read more

This was a takeout order, our second. A lunch order of wraps last year was so-so, which I put down to their being new in town. This was a dinner order with entrees. Service was friendly, the best part of the visit. Koshary with beef was not bad, as was the Oma Ali. Chicken shawarma was dry and lacking flavor, essentially just a pile of cooked chicken. The 'beef' with hummus was these odd little nuggets of gristly flavorless meat, and very few of them. The hummus was creamy, and flavorless. Grilled veg consisted of large greasy slabs of sweet pepper and unpeeled carrots, with a couple of token bits of zucchini. The carrots weren't sufficiently cooked and all of it was basically a slimy oily mess. Tabbouleh? 98% parsley, 1% each raw onion and underripe tomato with not a trace of bulgar in sight. The garden salad was 95+% lettuce, with a 'dressing' that was a cup of flavorless oil, with a trace of something living on the bottom of the takeout cups in which it came. The only bit of the meal that seemed actually authentic was the garlic sauce. Interestingly enough, I had a string of poor experiences with the former Ann Arbor location that they shuttered several years ago. I love Middle Eastern food and have enjoyed great meals in many cities and multiple countries. This meal was really poor and feels mostly like $100 wasted. Sorry to say we won't be back. read more

The food is excellent every time. Service is good, management too. Best hummus and Lentil soup you will ever eat! My favorite restaurant!

The food and the service from Emma was 5 star! Our food came out quickly and was delicious. I will definitely be back!

we order over the phone and multiple times the order is incorrect. We are upcharged for sauces and then not given what is stated even though it is read off that way. need to work on who manages their phone orders. read more

A warm diner vibe with good food, excellent service and warm friendly staff. Love their Yemen tea and everything I tried was good. Homey ambiance customers were made very welcome! read more

Food was amazing! Hummus was excellent. Love the fresh bread and garlic with our meal. Our waitress (Emma) was so sweet and attentive.

AMAZING!! This place is a must! The staff is beyond friendly, the food is SPECTACULAR, and the portions are huge! Best food in town read more

La Marsa Dexter - Chicken Shawarma- HUGE!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Dexter, Michigan

Outstanding food, fast service, and great prices. I What more do you want? If you haven't been, give it a try.

Absolutely delicious! The staff is beyond kind and helpful. The food is fresh and some of the best Mediterranean around. You'll leave feeling full and happy. Go check them out! read more

Wonderful Restaurant with great friendly staff. Food is delicious and prices are very reasonable, plenty of room for big Parties!

The food here is AMAZING! So authentic. Our server Emma was the sweetest. She answered all of my questions and gave me recommendations on what to get. Loved this place! read more

Fantastic food! Great quality and delicious! The service is great as well. Highly recommended.

Holy cow. What's better, the food or the service? Truly impeccable experience here. From the moment I walked in, felt so taken care of--and well-fed. Just an above and beyond service experience, plus, delicious complimentary tea, affordable lunch specials; real food, cooked and seasoned well. Can't say enough positive things about La Marsa. read more

FINALLY, after 40 years of waiting an actual healthy food restaurant comes to Dexter! The food is always fresh, the service is excellent whether you dine in or carry out! Abdul and his staff go out of their way to make sure you are pleased with your order and their service. The deboned chicken is incredible and I can't stop eating the lamb kebobs. I am half Syrian so I am very familiar with everything on the menu, if you may not be, do not be afraid to ask. Abdul will be happy to explain and if dining in, may offer you a sample! If you may be like me and looking for fresh wholesome food whether you may be vegan or carnivore please give them a try you will not be disappointed! Let's band together as a community and support LaMarsa so they are with us for many years to come! Thank you all! Claudia PS. NO I AM NOT RELATED! read more