This place is been on diners, drive-ins and dives TV show. There's a reason for it. It's an iconic…read moreMiddle Eastern restaurant in an old sonic drive-in building. We've eaten there on site and had big family packs to go. The food is always great. You feel like you're in a different cultural setting than most American restaurants. It has a definite eastern hemisphere atmosphere. I took my brother-in-law there who is vegan, and he was excited at the menu and all of his options

We stopped here on our way back from Forthworth Stockyards. After all the walking, we were famished…read moreand felt middle eastern was the way to go and Prince was highly recommended. Located in Arlington, the restaurant is divided in 2 sections and the place has quite a casual and local vibe We, a party of 5 were immediately seated and the server aptly took our order. As we were famished, we ordered..a lot: -Mazza Plate -Falafel -Fries -Gyro Special Plate -2 Chicken Shawarma(Bank Special) plate (comes with Rice, Hummus, Tzatziki sauce and Pita) -Falafel Plate - Gyro Sandwich Dessert: -Baklava -Burma Since we love spicy, we asked for our food to be spiced up. 5-10 mins later, the food began to arrive. First impression was the portion size was huge. At the onset we knew we ordered too much. The Mazza plate was amazing with assortment of Middle-Eastern appetizers i.e. hummus, babaganoush, tabouli salad, dolmas, with kalamata olives and pita. We absolutely loved the dimas and the hummus and pita bread was fresh. The Shawarma plates were pretty decent and the chicken and gyro meats were well cooked and seasoned, however the spicy sauce they use was a bit more on the tangy side than on spicy side. Which was a let down. Falafels we crunchy and were pretty decent. The fries however were huge let down. They were too oily and the taste of overused oil was pretty evident. The best part for us were the desserts. The Baklava was great but the Burma blew us away. The roasted Cashes and angel hair with honey was truly delicious. To Foodies: This is quite a famous place for middle easter food, main reason being it was covered by The food network. Do try their Shawarma Plate , especially Gyro plate, it is pretty awesome. Also the quantity is good. However, I would recommend to stay away from fries or be careful of deep fried items. Do try the desserts, you'll fall in love. Overall, it is a good place but I have had much better. May be the standards have gone down a bit over the years. To Management: You have a wonderful staff, good location and the food is pretty decent..However I'd recommened to keep a check on your oil used for deep fried stuff. The fries were a huge let down. One bite and i frlt that bad taste of oil at the back of my throat. Also please revamp your spicy sauce a bit. Too much vinegar. Overall Rating: 6.5/10 Signing off Rahul V.S. aka CanIndian Foodie

Although the ambiance isn't great, the food was five star…read more We had the family platter which gave you access to all the favs. Ample portions with great taste was the result Ask for Ahed, she was an amazing help

Since moving here i had been on the hunt for a Mediterranean spot and i truly believe ive found it…read more I ordered the combo shwarma plate to go. I got it with hummus and rice. The meat as super flavorful, not too salty. Im used to the rice having a chicken stock flavor, but I really liked that it didnt. It was SUPER fluffy! I loved the toasted almonds on top. The pickles, onions, tomatoes and garlic sauce compliment it all very well. The portion is huge, so I'll def have food for tomorrow. The hummus is good and creamy, I will try a flavor one next time. I also got a small side of tabbouleh... soooooo fresh! The portion is big compared to other places. I will put a protein on top for lunch. I will def make this my go to spot! So happy to have found food i actually like in Arlington lol.

After tennis 6 of us came here last night. I checked Yelp and Google first. We like this place and…read morethe staff are lovely, very welcoming! The good was delicious- we ordered the family style (chicken and lamb) - the girls likes the chicken and the guys go for the lamb and even had a little for the guys to take home. Will definitely come back here. Place is clean, couple booths beautifully decorated. I think when you are in it, it would feel like you are transported to an exotic place... No alcohol here. Only tea (mint), soda and canned drinks or hot water/tea. Come with a positive attitude, you will be delighted! Keep up the great job team Fartoush

Went there for my birthday (on a weeknight) because I was craving their hummus & garlic dip…read more Overall it was an off night for the experience & taste we are used to receiving from them for over 7 years. Well I hope it is isolated and not because they are growing too fast. I'd give 3.5 stars for this visit if I could. There was more staff than I've ever seen before however things seemed a little chaotic. One waitress rushed by the counter and knocked straws all over the floor - she saw she did it and didn't stop or come back to pick them up - one of the guys picked them up when he went by. There was a table that was uncleared nearly our entire meal - and the plates still had some food on them which I thought was unusual (I'm used to seeing clean plates or to-go bags). Our waitress was chaotic - hyper, rushed, and distracted. Not giving normal Fattoush vibes. The hummus was delicious as usual. Beautiful, & velvety. Their hummus has become my standard for what it should be. The grape leaves were extremely tart - tasted like a mouth full of vinegar. I haven't ordered them in a while and am hoping this is not a recipe change. Finished one & couldn't eat any more. The garlic dip was tamed way down. Made me sad because I like the stronger garlic. Again, hoping this is a one-off. An owner at another local establishment had told me that many tame it down because of the American palate. I can understand needing to find that balance of staying authentic vs please customers but I'm going to need the secret password to get the real stuff! Lol. (But seriously - if you know it, please let me know!) After trying their burger awhile back, my Mom hasn't been able to order anything but that as her entree. It is great. Steak fries are same as straight up American steak fries and good. She said next time she'll get the sauce on the side because it was heavy handed this time and overpowered the delicious meat. Bun wasn't holding up as it usually does. The chicken shish tawook was good as always however I was missing the bite from garlic dip. I love their rice! They have great yellow rice too. My husband and I shared and had some to bring home for one lunch. I got a piece of Iraqi bread because I've never ordered it before- it was really good! Served warm and bigger than large dinner plate. On our way out, while we were checking out the beautiful patio and new area to come, we had a 5 STAR moment when we saw Chef Bashar. I asked him if he'd consider doing a borek appetizer sometime as we had a delicious cigar (bc it was rolled) borek at a place in Dallas. He was very open to the idea and said they will be having 2 different menus when the new concept opens and adding more vegetable options. He also noticed my husband looking at the Palastine Cola in the drink case and told him to take one home and try. I thought this was extremely nice and generous. I look forward to continuing to support this great local business and believe this night was just an off night. You can also follow them on instagram to watch them make dishes, see specials & restaurant updates.

Andalous is one of my favorite places to eat in Arlington. It's a cafeteria style restaurant with…read moremany combo plates, salads, meats, veggies and more. A while back I went and the vegetable combo had gone up to $20! Now it's back down to $16 so I'm back. The food is as good as ever. Homemade everything. Two versions of hummus, regular and spicy, and both are delicious! Tatziki, tabouli and garbanzo salad as well as stuffed grape leaves, chicken and beet salad. And hot sides are also available on the veggie plate! Rice pilaf, roasted cauliflower, eggplant and several more. The cauliflower was amazing! If you get a meat they have many but the tenderloin kabab ("beef kabab"") was a huge hit at my table. Cooked to perfection on the charcoal grill. Just fabulous. They've got shwarma, gyro sandwiches and even more delicious meats and the freshest vegetables. The pita bread is fresh from the oven- a steaming hot pillow of goodness. They have several types of canned and bottled drinks including yogurt drink and San Pelligrino, a couple of iced teas, lemonade and various fountain drink choices. No alcohol here. If you have never been, go and if you've been, go back because it's definitely worth the visit. It is a great place to enjoy tasty homemade Lebanese, Mediterranean and Greek food. Oh! One final note: the staff is friendly and welcoming. I felt so comfortable and relaxed because they really make you feel at home .

My husband and I love Mediterranean food. We had been looking forward to giving this place a try…read more I had the beef kabob, rice, Greek salad and zucchini. The beef and rice were delicious. The salad was ok. The zucchini was loaded with cilantro. I hate cilantro. Very disappointed in that. My husband's food on the other hand was a big let down. He had Greek salad, zucchini, eggplant, lamb shank and curry chicken. Zucchini - he doesn't like cilantro either. The eggplant was too bitter to eat. The lamb shank was very tender but flavorless. The curry chicken was dry, despite being in a sauce and flavorless. And to add insult to injury both meats came with a hefty upcharge.

Good food, not too busy at lunch. Great Shwarma and Gyros! My new lunch spot. The owner is really…read morenice too!

The King Beef Shawarma is so good!!!! The service was excellent and I look forward to my next visit!read more

Great food great service, they have amazing hookahs and most importantly very welcoming atmosphereread more

I literally accidentally drove by this spot off the main parts of Arlington and based on yelp…read morereviews decided it was not to be missed. Can't wait to come back and try more!

Visited Al Hamra today with a couple of co-workers, this was our first time and it was very…read moreenjoyable. At first we were not sure if they were open but decided to go in anyway. When we went in there were only a few people dining and we were a little confused about the seating process. We ended up seating ourselves and the manager/owner? came up and told us he was just finishing up remodeling or something. We were offered a few different menu items, mainly consisting of kabobs. I ended up having the beef kabob which was very good, it came served on a bed of rice with hummus and a small salad. We will definitely go back for another try. Hopefully when we return he will have everything completed. For my first visit I was very happy with the food and would recommend them.

To be honest I did not taste most of the food in the buffet because of the appearance. It did not…read morelook very appealing (large bones, sad looking whole okras, tandoori chicken like pieces with raw skin on)- some of that food may have been great but I was not in the mood to take a risk based on the appearance... This is what I tried: equivalent of Chicken biryani, Beef Biryani, a lamb/beef curry dish and something like a beef dish in excess sour cream like sauce (not that great)... All the meat is bone in... No boneless dishes which is strange considering it was a weekend and most middle eastern cuisine always had boneless dishes like tikka, seekh kebabs/Reshmi kebabs, tikia etc. Both biryanis were excellent, especially the chicken biryani which tasted a lot like the Indian/Pakistani biryani - if I ever go again it will be solely for the biryani. Another complaint- being a weekend there was no dessert in the buffet. I did not order anything to drink, just the buffet and yet the cashier charged me a dollar extra for samosas(???)...

Great family owned owned and operated restaurant. Authentic and very warm homegrown flavors and…read morerecipes. The family and their staff were all very welcoming and accommodating even though we showed up a little late and witting a large party. We didn't realize they closed earlier on Thursdays. They hosted us regardless and never did we feel rushed at all. If anything they were fine having stay for as long as we wanted.of course we wouldn't make that imposition. Like I said, food was great and phenomenal! All flavorful and the aromas were just all there. Tasty cheeses, naan bread was warm and fresh, grape leaf stuffed with rice. Basmati rice perfectly cooked, beef and chicken kabobs nicely seasoned and tenderly cooked and juicy! Looking forward to coming for sure and trying another dishes off the menu!

Food is amazing!! Great taste of Mediterranean food when there is hardly any around Arlington…read more Highly recommend this place.

I have been coming here for years and have never written a review. My daughter and I came for…read moredinner so I remember to take pictures so I can finally write one. This is by far one of my most favorite restaurants. Everything I have ever eaten here has been delicious. You can't go wrong with whatever you order. I've never had bad service here. They are amazing whether you are dining in or picking it up. The restaurant itself has a quaint but elegant vibe. Get here fast if you haven't been!

My bestie invited me to this place in Arlington, not my usual town to dine, but I like trying new…read moreplaces. She had been to their downtown location and insisted I would love it! It's a quaint place in a little strip mall. Very clean and beautiful decor. Our server was very polite, super nice and gave us plenty of suggestions when we asked for them. WE began with the cold appetizer - with hummus and all kinds of good treats - try it. After that we split a delicious Greek salad. I ordered a lamb kabob. It was good, but I was so full I couldn't eat more than a couple of bites by the time I got to it! They had some lovely live music - an acoustic guitar - very nice. We spoke to the artist on our way out around 9pm. He was very pleasant. Stop in here, you won't be disappointed.

Server was very nice. Our water was always full, salad was fresh, yummy and came out quick. Food…read morewas super fresh and tasty. The lamb kebab platter was absolutely delicious, moist meat with super soft rice, squash and grilled onions were an amazing addition. The rice pudding was super refreshing, sweet and yummy. Great bang for your buck!

I'd been craving pastitsio (Greek lasagna) and moussaka for a while, and after searching around, I…read morefinally found a few places that served them -- Al Wadi being one of them. It's not exactly close to me, but the menu convinced us to give it a try. My husband went with the buffet and enjoyed the variety -- hummus, gyro, salad, and pita bread -- and felt the price was a great value for what was offered. I ordered the pastitsio. It wasn't quite the same as the versions I've had in Chicago, where I've enjoyed both homemade and restaurant-made versions. This one was still enjoyable, but not as flavorful as I remembered. The béchamel sauce was creamy, though I felt it needed a bit more seasoning, and the tomato sauce leaned a little too soupy for my taste. I took the moussaka to go. It had a very similar flavor profile to the pastitsio, but instead of pasta, it featured layers of eggplant and ground beef. It was comforting and hearty, though the flavors felt a bit repetitive between the two dishes. The cheese bread that came with both the pastitsio and moussaka was really good -- warm, soft, and a great pairing with the meal. Service was fantastic -- friendly and attentive -- and the space, while small, had a cozy, homey feel. Overall, I'm glad I finally got my pastitsio fix, and it was a pleasant experience.