The best Mediterranean food in Tampa! The toum is out of this world! I am in love with this place and the good prices. The chicken shawarma plate is a must try. They have the best dolma in the region. The service is what you would expect of an order at the counter type of restaurant. It's not the nicest ambiance but don't let this dissuade you- this food is SO GOOD. I will keep coming back again and again! read more

Updating my review from 4 years ago: still awesome! I just really love everything I've tried at this restaurant. The food is always fresh, the service quick, friendly, and efficient, good sized portions of food, and very reasonably priced. My most recent visit I tried the Chicken Shawarma platter, and it was wonderful. Normally served with a garlic sauce, he substituted tzatziki when I requested it, which made it perfect. The chicken was carved straight off the rotating spit and heated on the flat grill, and was served with a small salad and hummus. Their hummus is really creamy and delicious. The platter is also served with a pita - keep in mind this is not the fluffy pita you're used to, but a Lebanese style large, almost flat pita, which is perfect for tearing apart and scooping up your food. Make sure to treat yourself to a piece of baklava for dessert - it is fresh and crispy and just the right amount of sweet. No real ambiance, but booths are available if you want to sit inside and eat. Totally a hidden gem, and I'll definitely be back. read more

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The Food was SO good, and they also have Keto Diet Options. Their Garlic Sauce has no sugar, no dairy, and the taste and smell is absolutely AMAZING!! I haven't had a good Mom and Pop spot like this in a LONG time since I lived in NYC in the 1990s. If I'm ever near by here again I'm definitely coming by! My kids had the Pita options and they loved it, 5/5s all around!!! read more

La Pita - Custom Chicken Salad, Mixed Grill Combo - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food was absolutely a messing best middle Eastern food in Tampa don't let the food truck fool you it's a must try

this sandwich will heal you of any depression, you will have the most beautiful amazing day after eating this sandwich. I literally saw a rainbow on my drive home- this sandwich blessed my day, i'm so serious. The man who works there is very nice and the food he makes is fresh. The falafel is the best you'll ever have. My mom took me here one time like 2 years ago, and I never stopped thinking about the falafel. read more

La Pita - Falafel Sandwich - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I ordered a Greek salad and the beef and chicken shawarma. Everything was delicious. I would definitely go back.

Being from Detroit, I grew up eating Lebanese- Middle Eastern food, so was more than excited to find the locally owned La Pita. This is a fast casual spot that is probably more frequented as carryout. The falafel was handmade and delicious but the accompaniments didn't enhance the meal - would have preferred hummus, tabouli and toum to a traditional salad. Shawarma was good, though sliced too fine. read more

La Pita - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I was worried when I opened the containers and saw the portion sizes. I thought surely, I will still be hungry after this. I'm glad to say that was NOT the case. The Kafta and Shawarma I ordered were seasoned to perfection and meant to be eaten with every side in the to-go containers which really brought the flavors out even more. This was my first time trying La Pita and I know for a fact, I will be ordering from here again. The ingredients were fresh and I'm interested in trying their other menu items. read more

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An explosion of great flavors in every bite. Fresh and delicious food, with very pleasant and quick service. Generous portions, and lots of options on the menu. The atmosphere is decidedly casual, and well traveled, but you're there for three food, and it's definitely worth a trip! I had a traditional Gyro, and it came with a mound of meat, tasty sauce, and fresh veggies on a puffy pita. My wife had Shawarma, which also had fantastic flavors and was a huge serving of food. Definitely recommended! read more

La Pita - Chicken Shawarma Platter - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Favorite spot to go to in the area! Like the family business the staff is so nice and gives you extra portions

The falafel is to die for. So fresh and delicious. The chicken shawarma sandwich was juicy and full of garlic and veggies. 10/10 Service was quick and the owner is very kind (: You can tell walking in that you are entering a well-loved, home-grown small business. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in town! read more

This isn't the best looking place on the inside, but it will definitely be the best tasting food! My daughter and I got the falafel wrap and a gyro. Both were absolutely delicious and the homemade tatziki sauce is AMAZING. read more

I haven't had Lebanese food in years but I'm trying to expand my palate and try new foods... this chicken shawarma plate was probably the best food I've ever had! The takeout was prepared fast, ready within a few minutes. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Ordered the veggie platter sampler and was pleasantly surprised with how much food it came with. The pita bread was fluffy and soft. The grape leaves were not soggy and seasoned well. The falafel was good and not too greasy. The food came out quickly and the inside was clean, no complaints. I look forward to returning and trying more of the menu. read more

Best falafel and shawarma in town!!! This has been my favorite spot for yearssss! He is always so kind & his food will heal your soul!! I've basically tried the entire menu and haven't found one thing I didn't like. You must try it!!! 10/10 always! read more

An explosion of flavor was met with every bite. We had the hummus appetizer with lamb&beef gyros, and both were excellent. The lamb&beef gyros were juicy, packed with flavor and generously filled. If you'd like to try authentic Lebanese cuisine, please check out La Pita. read more

La Pita - Hummus - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food was fresh and delicious. They have the best pita bread so soft. i got babaganoush and hummus, plus a chicken swarma pita. Definitely will come here again. read more

Chicken Shawarma with the garlic sauce is delicious! Get the plate with Hummus (best hummus I've ever had!) and side salad (even the dressing for the salad tastes homemade and is wonderful) Don' sleep on this small place. It has BIG flavor! read more

Hands down best Lebanese food in Florida. The owner is super sweet and very hospitable. I highly recommend. Get the tawook sandwich. U will not be disappointed. read more

I pita the fool that doesn't eat at La Pita when in Tampa. Because even though Florida is famous for Tampa-ing with democratic election results, they do have some great food, most of it Latin, but some of it from other far-flung parts of the world, such as this Lebanese lusciousness. My notes said: Shawarma these days in US is always dry, I'm hardly ever a fan of it anymore, was the same here. Hummus was good. Salad was okay. Prices and service excellent. Garlic sauce divine. Just about a 5 star mainly for service and huge portion size. So I like the service and the decor and the sides too much not to give it five - especially considering everything other than the dry chicken which was a little tasteless, and especially considering it's in Tampa where you absolutely do not come for good Shawarma or Mediterranean food in general. But let's put it this way. If it was in Toronto which has the best shawarma in the whole continent as far as I'm concerned, this would be three stars at best and only for the service. It gets 5 specifically because it's in Tampa and specifically because if you ignore the dry chicken, it's pretty good. read more

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La Pita's is an exceptional restaurant that has truly mastered the art of preparing delicious gyros. I have been eating there almost a decade. Their gyros are undoubtedly the best I have ever tasted and I LOVE their CRISPY fries. One of my favorite places to eat! If you're a fan of gyros, La Pita's is an absolute must-visit. read more

An unassuming, casual place with the MOST delicious shawarma I have had in this area. I just returned from a trip to Greece, and I think it's better than most of the shawarmas I had there too I got the chicken shawarma sandwich/pita wrap while my friend got the platter. The wrap had the perfect balance of everything--a generous amount of perfectly seasoned and tender chicken, fresh salad, and garlic sauce. The hummus from the platter was also top tier. We both got baklava for dessert as well, and it was yummy and not too sweet. read more

The food was incredible! The flavors were authentic, just like a true Lebanese home. Everything was fresh and made to order. I tried the Kibbe and the spinach pie--absolutely delicious! read more

La Pita Makes me think it's a typical Mediterranean-Greek place NOPE This is Lebanese This is uniquely fresh and flavorful. On a Yelp rec, I ordered chicken and beef schwarma platter. Holy delish- that garlic paste is amazing flavor, but thank goodness for masks- no one has to smell my breath!!' The sauce home my for the beef should just be poured over the meat and then begin the feast. The hummus, well, just read the other reviews! The bread? Lavash? Not sure what' it is called, but it was the perfect way to eat and handle/pile the food As I paid the bill, I noticed a what looked like homemade cuz it is baklava. This puts all other baklava to SHAME. No honey drench- rose water sugar and something else amazing. Don't let the name fool you as I have for many years This local, small, family owned place should be on everyone's bookmark read more

Absolutely delicious food. Service is quick, staff is very pleasant and friendly. This will be my go to for Greek food.

Why 4 stars? Because we enjoyed something different. --- --- --- When I was checking out the list for Yelp Tampa Bay's Restaurant Week, I couldn't believe the rating for La Pita - 150+ reviews and a 5-star average is near impossible to pull off, but La Pita managed to do it! Despite not being very well-versed in Lebanese cuisine, I knew that I had to get to La Pita ASAP! While I didn't quite make it there for Restaurant Week, I made the trek over just a few days later. I was glad to have my wife there because I was debating between chicken and beef, as well as between shawarma and kabob. We made quite the dining pair because I ordered the beef shawarma platter and she went with the chicken kabob platter. That allowed us to try both the hummus (comes with the shawarma) and the rice (comes with the kabob.) We thought both options were solid. The garlic sauce that came with the chicken was very tasty, but also super strong. Our favorite thing to do was to essentially build little pita sandwiches with mixings of all the different meats, veggies and sauces. On my next trip here, I'll elect to have the professional behind the counter do that and just order my meal as a pita. A place like La Pita is why I love Yelp so much - it's a very unassuming business in a strip center that I probably never would have known about, but it's so beloved by the community that I couldn't help expedite it to the top of my to-eat-at list! read more

La Pita - Beef Shawarma Platter - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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This little place is a hidden gem. Owner and wife are cooks and they care about the food. It shows. If you like Gyro's then you need to go here and get the gyro platter which has a large Greek salad with excellent dressing. Chicken Shawarma platter is another favorite and definitely try their hummus. Home made and puts store bought hummus to shame. Forget going to fast food Greek and go here. You won't regret it. read more

Wow!! This place has very authentic and great food, i'm surprised they hve that high quality food for great prices in this area! Definitely a must to try! I got their chicken shish kabob platter, really nice and juicy! All their food is super clean, authentic and well prepared! Can't wait to be back! read more

La Pita - Super delicious!! Best in the area!! - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My public service announcement of the day: Buy local, from people you know. Tonight I walked into this little Lebanese place, I had not been there in a month or more, maybe two. I felt bad, but when I walked in, the owner smiled. I held up my hand with three fingers. His smile got bigger and he went to start putting lamb kebabs on the grill. No words were spoken. His wife, the only other person in the restaurant, got up and smiled and asked "baklava?". I said "two", and she headed towards the back to get the baklava she made yesterday. Then the three of us talked and laughed about our families. This is how it should be. There is a Subway next to them on one side, and a China Gate and Dominos on the other side. Never been to any of them, never will. The best lamb in Tampa, without question. But it's more important than just "the food" read more

A delicious surprise gyro place!! Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of lamb and beef on their $7.40 gyro! Bought 3 more to take home to my family as well! Recome read more

La Pita - Gyro $7.40 - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Date: 7-26-19 Time:1130 Brief: Small shop with good prices and very fresh and tasty Mediterranean dishes, sans flash. This place has all the old tropes: two rotating spits, a hand painted wall mural that gives you a view of the Mediterranean Ocean, an osscillating fan in the corner and a older gentleman with a hint of an accent. I order the Lamb Kebob Platter at $9.95 which comes with a side of yellow rice, a large circle of pita bread and a small salad. The charred and well spiced Lamb is the star of the plate and the red onions add a nice bite to the savory lamb. I do enjoy using the pita to scoop up some lamb, rice and onion (pro tip) for a very satisfying bite. Want some tasty food without pretense...stop by this place. read more

La Pita - Lamb y chicken with hummus and a side salad...yum - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Excellent choice for Mediterranean cuisine. I love that we were able to order via food delivery service and arrived at our front door within 30 mins. Some of the options were not available online. Not sure if they were out in the restaurant or just unable to deliver. Food is enjoyable, nice and very fresh. The falafel has such an interesting spice. The hummus is nice a smooth and the chicken swarma was tender and flavorful. I wish they would have served with tzakiki sauce but instead a potent garlic sauce. Overall a very nice option and I look forward to another meal there soon. read more

La Pita - Chicken swarma - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Finally came back to Tampa and got to order this again two years later. It was as amazing as the first time. Love this place. Can't recommend it enough! ---------- Original review- So delicious!! I got the falafel wrap and it was huge. It was $5.50. Wow. Can't beat it. Highly recommend. read more

La Pita - Already ate half of it. It's huge!!! Falafel wrap - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great, family owned local spot. Great quality of food and huge portions for a good price. I've visited four times in the last two weeks and I will be making this a regular destination in my rotation! read more

Very good, we enjoy this place a lot. The food is perfect and the customer service is amazing

I was hungry. I was out of control. I ordered a lamb wrap, and the entire veggie tray and a side of tabouli. I ate my lamb wrap, a little bit at the veggie and tabouli, and had the rest of it the next day. Probably the best baba ghanouj I've ever had, excellent hummus, and solid representation of everything else. I called in my order and they were bagging it up when I came into the door. I recommend it! read more

La Pita - Veggie plate - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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With so many restaurants either going out of business or changing, cutting corners, raising prices to ridiculous amounts, La Pita is a wonderful constant. The food is always delicious, prices are great. One place I can always depend on to be the same.....excellent!!!! Thank you!!!!! read more

While in town for an employee training, I wanted to try a new cuisine. Well "La Pita" hit it out of the ball park. Great high quality Lebanese food. Fresh ingredients. Friendly guest experience. I had the 3 meat platter. It was stupendous. I loved the garlic sauce. read more

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I was very excited to try this restaurant after seeing all the positive reviews. The restaurant smelled offed did not smell like food. I still decided to give it a try. I wish I hadn't took it to go. Food tasted dried and old with bad smelled. wasted $26 dollars, throw it in the trash. Will not return. read more

Amazing Lebanese Food for Meat lovers and Vegetarians! Something for everyone with pop in flavors. A must order from here. The falafel is best in town for sure. The owner is super nice and accommodating. Just ask! I am a fan of La Pita and will continue to visit and get my favs. Have a sweet tooth? Desserts are great and you can order Kunafa day or 2 prior for a platter as well!! Yum! Yum! read more

La Pita - Menu Board - Lebanese Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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