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    Leyla's Kitchen

    4.7 (207 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Chicken Shawarma Plate, Kibbie Ball, and Falafel
    Zachary W.

    This was a great find, felt like a hidden food truck gem. We wished we lived closer to eat here more frequently. The chicken shawarma, kibbie balls and wrap, beef shawarma, and falafel was incredibly tasty! The salad and hummus were fresh and we took leftovers home for a late night snack, which was just as enjoyable. Joe provided wonderful service and warm conversation. Will definitely come back here and recommend this to anyone who is in the area or driving through.

    Beef Shawarma plate with Baba Ghanoush & hummus
    Andrea I.

    So glad my partner found this amazing Lebanese spot! The food was insanely delicious, the portions were great & the family that runs it are so sweet. They make everything fresh to order! Definitely recommend going in person vs ordering online to get the full experience of the picnic tables and lights at night. We ordered the beef shwarma plate with Baba ghanoush & hummus, the red lentil soup, fries, Turkish coffee, and afterward an almond baklava. We ordered WAY too much food but didn't regret it at all because it all tasted amazing. The family is very nice & provided great service. Thank you Yusuf and Gabi!

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    Joe W.

    Awesome Mediterranean food! Super high quality. Joseph and his team serve only the best! The chill outdoor Texas vibe is great.

    Lamb shank plate is amazing
    Veronica Y.

    Updating to include review of the lamb shank plate. LOOOOOOVE! The meat was literally fall of the bone tender. The rice was super fragrant and had some nuts and other goodies. The tzatziki salad was refreshing with chunks of cucumber. And of course their hummus is always great and the plate comes with a very generous serving of it. Leylas is always a great choice.

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    Rami N.

    I'm Lebanese and I absolutely love this place. I found it on DoorDash, and I've been ordering from it for a long time, and today I finally went to the spot myself. Everything is authentic the way it's meant to be and the way it is if you had it in lebanon the Shawarma is OG. The hummus is OG. The tabouli is OG. And even though a cheeseburger and the steak sandwich are not Lebanese. They are probably my favorite cheeseburger or steaks sandwich from anywhere. 90% of burger stores don't eat the burger at Leyla's kitchen.

    Cauliflower wrap
    Natalia R.

    Best Lebanese/middle eastern food around with lots of vegetarian options! We order this in each week. They listen to order notes and the food always tastes fresh! Great quality, consistent, and wraps are a good portion. Faves: - Cauliflower wrap (I add extra pickled turnips) - Chicken shawarma plate

    Sandrine A.

    Omg I can't believe I haven't put a review on Yelp yet for Leylas kitchen food truck. My husband is Lebanese so we are always on the lookout for the best Lebanese restaurant around here. Let's just say that Leyla's kitchen is just the place. I wish we were going more often but everytime we go, the food is as great as the time before. It's authentic. The owners are so sweet. The portions are very generous. I love everything on the menu. My husband always get shawarma, fries, tabouleh and I love their Greek salad with a kofte on the side. Their little sausages are great as well. I believe Joseph, the owner, said they make them in house (they definitely taste better than the ones they sell at the middle eastern supermarkets in the freezer). If you know what you want, call them and it will be ready by the time you get there if you're in a hurry: they cook everything fresh so it takes time. They don't keep cooked meat in warmers.

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    One of our favorite places around! The food is always fresh, and very tasty! We have tried all kinds of dishes and enjoyed everything!

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    Damn - I Love this place. Best Mediterranean in the Hill Country. Can't wait to return so I can eat like a fat boy!

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    Decent Mediterranean food. I got the gyro plate. Hummus and gyro were flavorful. Great spot if you're in the area

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    Fantastic food at great prices! Best rice and chicken around 10/10 ingredients are always fresh and the service is always excellent

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    Always good and healthy. Even after 7 years of ordering from Leyla's. The portions are large and the food is delicious

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    Good food, good service, and it's close to home. Not bad all around. Food Trucks are pretty good when they're close by.

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    This is a great spot and the falafel is amazing as well as the rest of the menu. I've tried the gyros and tabbouleh as well, also fantastic

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    Our favorite pickup spot. Everything is authentic and delicious. Call ahead as they get busy!

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