I frequent this place often. Very good Falafel- definitely best in Lubbock. Reasonable prices. Veggie platter is great and I'm a meat eater. Great place for a healthy, light, tasty meal. read more

I love this place. Been going here for a long time, liked the old location and the new one is even better. Simple easy dishes that are tasty and always please. Try the veggie plate, it's actually really great. read more

ITS PRONOUNCED YEAR-O! Love the food, the funky style, casual attitude and reasonable prices. But please, it's not Jyro or gearo. They won't correct you, so go ahead, have a Jyro. The chicken and combo beef lamb swarma are good, the tzicki could be kicked up some, but for Lubbock, it's great! Give it a try. Switch Gear-o's! read more

This mom and pop place ROCKS!!! Excellent falafel and super tasty Baba ganoush. Hard the believe I was in Lubbock!!!

I love their food was so sad when I saw they closed on 50th street, but when I saw that beautiful sign in 34th street my day was complete!! Gyro are the best ever!!! read more

Fresh Vegetables and good serving portion!

Honestly one of my favorite places to eat in Lubbock. The owner is a very nice gentleman. The food is amazing. The gyro plate is my go to. I could eat their spicy sauce with a straw haha. And the prices are decent as well. I've never had a bad experience. Hours aren't my favorite, but I make it work when I want my tummy to be happy. read more

This is THE best food! I'm hooked on it and eat it at least 2xweek! Just too wonderful! Salads always super fresh! Falafel wonderful! Gyro meat wonderful! Veggie plate wonderful! And the rice- like a buttery cloud of pure goodness. Go and you'll come back! Owners. Staff friendly and expedient . Ramona Foxworth read more

We were visiting from Midland a few days back, and I had prepared beforehand by Yelping to find somewhere to eat. It's been 4.5 decades since I'd had Lebanese food, that was in Dallas at Lebanese Steakhouse. That's really been my only previous experience. I had the veggie platter because I do plant-based diet, except for special occasions a few times a year. BF is not an adventurous diner so I ordered the Kafir(?) Kebob for him. I had thought a kebab was pieces of meat and whatever veggie on a skewer than broiled under or over a fire. But that's not what it means here. He didn't like his food but did eat the salad. I loved everything on my veggie plate and had ordered a small side of lamb, mostly for my little Chihuahua out in the car, though it was so tasty I had a few small pieces, and chef was very generous with amount. I tried BF's saffron rice and it was delicious. I will say the dolmas were very different from ones decades ago in Dallas, much smaller and not as many ingredients in them, but they were still good. The falafel was great as were the hummus and the other sauce. The baklava was different from others I'd had at Greek restaurants, more dense and less honey, walnuts and butter, but it was okay. I liked the real glasses, uniquely shaped too. Don't judge on my BF's not liking his meal, he doesn't like anything except typical "American" food. read more

Great place to eat food was tasty. I ate there 3 years ago and always remembered how good it was. Highly recommend getting the Dolmades

Really, really enjoyed Manara Cafe! Definitely the best falafel I've ever had. Easily. I also had the lamb/beef gyro which was pretty average. The meat was bountiful and delicious, but the "tzatziki" sauce (I use that term lightly) had no flavor whatsoever. The pita didn't taste homemade, which is one of the things I count on for a good Greek restaurant. Overall a pretty decent meal, especially for lunch! read more

We had the DELICIOUS chicken shawarma sandwich, vegetarian plate and the falafel sandwich. Everything was amazing. Our take out order was exactly as we ordered with nothing forgotten and perfectly packed. Everything was fresh and delicious!!! I know I'll be craving this place again soon! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Lubbock. The food is all fantastic - my wife and I have enjoyed everything we've tried (which is a pretty substantial portion of the menu). I love the veggie plate and recommend it to everyone! I honestly start craving it if I don't have it for a while. The food is always delicious and fresh, the restaurant is very clean, the guy at the counter is very nice, the prices are fantastic, and I have no complaints about anything. I literally come here at least once a week while school is in session. Just be sure you pay attention to their hours! read more

I've been here once for lunch. It was delicious. I had the chicken kabab but also sampled some hummus and falafel. Mmmm. The service was good. The place is small and intimate. I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. read more

This place is just what it's supposed to be--no frills kebabs, rice, and pita.

My boyfriend took me here on our first date and it was delicious. It's a small place in a strip shopping center and I wasn't expecting much but I was pleasantly surprised. Their rice is awesome too. read more

Excellent chicken shawarma sandwich. I also recommend the Kafka Kabob sandwich. Also, the falafel was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be coming back. Bravo! read more

Great food, great service, friendly staff. If you want authentic Lebanese cuisine, I highly recommend going here. There's not much variety overall in Lubbock, so places like these where you can try different foods are quite rare, especially one as good as this! read more

This place is more a Lebanese cafe than Greek. The food is pretty good but I have had better in San Antonio. This is a good place to sit and have a quiet lunch. read more

Parking is around back. Clean, fantastic falafels, and consistently great service. Owner regularly checked on us on multiple visits. Free baklava? Done. Good luck finding better Lebanese food anywhere near LBK. read more

Best Mediterranean food in town! If you're looking for something fresh, healthy, and tasty this is your place. I come here almost weekly now and am never disappointed. The restaurant is spotless and the service is prompt. The food itself is the closest you can get to authentic in West Texas. Everything on the menu is good, but the grilled chicken is absolutely amazing! read more

Hands down my FAV restaurant in Lubbock. Everything is delicious, you can't go wrong. The owner knows our orders as we are regulars; he is so nice and him and his family work very hard to make this place as amazing as it is. If you are even slightly considering coming here, DO IT! I can't rave about it enough. Love love love Manara! read more

No doubt this is the best Mediterranean spot in Lubbock and has really great shwarma and gyro. There's a reason why they can afford to keep there open hours minimal because they know how good there food is. The service is a little slow but it's because it's basically one man doing front of house service! That's impressive so he deserves a break, so patience is ideal when eating at the restraunt. Hes a really nice guy so get to know him! read more

Best middle eastern food in Lubbock, hands down. Try the Shwarma; you will not be disappointed.

Excellent, authentic Mediterranean food. Better than some of the bigger cities in TX. I visit this place every time I'm in Lubbock. Highly recommend. read more

I love their food! It's the best gyro in Lubbock that's for sure, and the fries are delicious too. Would recommend

Great food and service, dine-in or pick up. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good local place.

An excellent local place to get your fill of wonderful greek food! I was pleasantly surprised, that was about 2 years ago, and I have bev a regular ever since. I visit Lubbock often from southern California, and this is always my first stop. Good is consistently awesome!!!! read more

The only bad thing about this place is I don't live in Lubbock! This is the best food I have had in a long time... Great throwback of the Middle East! Definitely worth trying . read more

The food at Manara Cafe is wonderful! The owner (I think) is the only person I've ever dealt with, and he his kind and efficient. The Chicken Schwarma Sandwich can't be beat by any place in Lubbock. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The only thing I would change is the operating hours, since they're only open for lunch. read more

Awesome food and awesome service! Used to live in LA.....this is the best Middle Eastern food you're gonna come across in Lubbock! And everyone is so friendly. Branch out and order the Shawarma. read more

Fresh Lubbock alternative. Clean, friendly, quick, authentic and inexpensive. Exactly what the road trip doctor ordered on our way through Red Raider land. read more

My hubby and I ate here for the first time tonight. We shared falafel, he had chicken shawarma, I had a beef and lamb gyro, and we finished the meal with baklava. Fabulous food from this family restaurant. You essentially have to yell to get service as there's only one server (who is also doing some cooking and running) but it's worth it. read more

The service is slow so that drops Manara Cafe a star but the food is spectacular and that bumps it up like 10 stars, so Manara is a 5 star in my opinion. It's my favorite restaurant in Lubbock. I usually get the gyro platter. The sauces are awesome (they have a spicy sauce that is so good) and I get saffron rice, which in itself is enough for 5 stars. The gyro meat is plentiful and tasty. Occasionally, we get hummus and it's very authentic. Also, the service is slow but personable and great. The owner is kind and welcoming. I love this place. read more

This place is fantastic! The only legitimate place to eat some good Mediterranean /Arabic food . The chicken kabob is very tender and moist with great seasoning! Tastes exactly how my gf parents make it and they are from Afghanistan. It doesn't end at the chicken though. The gyros are fantastic as well. They are just as good as anything you would get in the Houston downtown area, and that's saying a lot. Pretty much every dish here is worth giving a try. Also the owner is a very nice guy. Went in today had a nice long talk while his wife made the food. I highly recommend this place for any Middle eastern food lovers. read more

Had the hummus and beef/lamb gyro which were both excellent. Very clean and quite place to have lunch as well with a warm atmosphere. 100% recommend. read more

Excellent food, very cheap, nice broad range of med standbys (gyro, kabob, falafel, shawarma etc). Take the cafe part seriously, not upscale by any stretch. read more

Finally, good falafel in Lubbock!! Great food, friendly folks.

Such good food and so different than anything you would find in lubbock. This is a hidden gem!

Honestly, I can't tell you how much I love this place. The owner is so sweet and his recipes are awesome. I'm a sucker for Lebanese-style Mediterranean food, so I will admit to a bias, but I have never had a disappointing or mediocre meal here. It is delicious and consistent. Great hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, sauces, fries (trust me, these are easily the best fries in Lubbock), dolmas, gyro, and oh my god the KAFTA. So, so delicious. My mouth is watering as I write this so I'll stop here. read more