Went with my gf, great food! The vibe was great (gf said the music was too loud, I don't agree). Menu online is not up to date, added the current menu to the review. read more

Med Cuisine - Menu pt 2 - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Today my husband and I decided to stop by Med Cuisine for some shawarma, and to our surprise we ran into Brad from Tucson Food Tours! I was so excited because every restaurant I've tried through his recommendations has been fantastic. We were invited to enjoy a complimentary buffet they were hosting, which was such an unexpected treat. The first thing we noticed was the beautiful outdoor patio--perfect if you want to enjoy your meal in the fresh air. Inside, the restaurant felt welcoming, and the staff immediately made us feel at home. The owner, Ray, was there greeting guests and genuinely seemed excited to have everyone visiting. Once we got the go-ahead to check out the buffet, our eyes lit up. Everything looked incredible! Since this was our first visit, we weren't sure what to expect, but the presentation alone had us excited to dig in. (Just a note: this buffet was for a special event, so I'm not sure if it's offered during normal business hours.) We started with a fresh Mediterranean salad tossed in a bright lemon dressing that was absolutely delicious--although I may be a little biased because I can never resist a great salad! We also tried the hummus and baba ghanoush with crispy fried pita chips. Both dips were smooth, creamy, and packed with flavor. Next came the beef, lamb, and chicken shawarma. Each one had perfectly crisp edges while staying incredibly juicy and flavorful inside. We paired them with the tahini sauce, which added the perfect fresh finish. My absolute favorite parts of the meal were the pickled vegetables and the falafel. I already love pickled foods, but these were exceptional--not overly vinegary, just perfectly balanced with a fresh, tangy crunch. The real star of the meal, though, was the falafel. Honestly, I'm usually not the biggest falafel fan, but Med Cuisine completely changed my mind. We dipped it in their incredible garlic sauce (I believe it's called toum), and it was the perfect combination. The falafel was crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside, and bursting with flavor. I completely understand why it disappeared so quickly--I only wish I'd gone back for seconds before it was gone! We had such a wonderful experience and can't wait to come back. Next time, we're definitely saving room for dessert. Do yourself a favor and stop by Med Cuisine. Support this wonderful local business, enjoy some incredible Mediterranean food, and if you're lucky, you'll get the chance to meet Ray, whose hospitality makes the experience even more memorable. P.S. Please don't judge my plate in the photos--I served it myself! I'm sure the staff would have plated it much more beautifully than I did. read more

I've been to 6 Levant places in Tucson. See my other reviews. I really wanted to like Med cuisine but after going to all the Levant restaurants I could find in Tucson, I wasn't able to. I got my usual vegetarian mezza so I can try it all. Ambiance: okay, a bit outdated. We were the only customers. I was thrown off getting water in plastic cups- instead of a glass. Service- okay. Minimal contact. Food: the bread threw me off as it was served in a plastic bag. It was odd. The dolmas has no flavor except for the grape leaf. The rice appeared to be only white rice and no spices? The lettuce/small salad was not edible. Not dressed and old lettuce. I got 2 cucumber slices to eat two dips- not enough. And used to getting a more tomato. The falafel was okay. The bread tasted old. I'm used to good Lebanese food and this missed the mark. I'm surprised by the reviews. The hummus and baba ganoush was 3/5. My husband had a spicy Lebanese sandwich, he said it was good. And the fries were soggy and greasy. With so many levant places, I won't be going here again. I guess I prefer the Iraqi, Syrian, and Turkish places in Tucson. read more

Med Cuisine - Vegetarian mezza - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Delicious food! Great service. Casual vibe. We shared the sample platter, tabouleh, and a chicken and steak kebab platter. Everything was so flavorful and cooked well. The fries had a great crisp without feeling oily, and the tabouleh had great acidity which I love. Will definitely return! read more

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By far the best baba ganoush in Tucson! The roasted eggplant dip was perfection . Extremely vegan friendly here and the vegan platter was enough to share for 2 . Seated and served quickly . Would definitely come back. read more

Med Cuisine - Vegan platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I recently won a contest for a free meal at this establishment, and invited a friend, another foodie, to go with me. Thanks go to Brad with Food Crazy Tucson Food Tours who organized this fun evening. The atmosphere was fun, friendly and inviting. I plan to go back when it is cooler to enjoy the patio space. The service was fast and friendly They we so attentive to our large pary of 20 winners! Now for the food. Perfectly prepared, flavorful, and truly delightful to my palate. My friend and I tried everything, and found nothing to be a disappointment. The owner and chef was friendly, informative, and attentive. He not only described each dish, but gave the history of each as well. This is a "must go" for authentically delicious Mediterranean food! read more

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Review update as I was lucky enough to enjoy a buffet at Med Cuisine for dinner and there's a reason they stay busy with catering orders, because they knock it out of the park. I would recommend them for any kind of party or catering needs. Pictured is the Greek salad, although the fattoush salad is much better. The baba ghanoush is to die for. It has an amazing Smokey flavor and is chunky vs the smooth hummus. I could eat an entire bowl of the baba ghanoush myself. Their gyro with tzatziki, yellow rice, and beef shawarma bites were all absolutely delicious as well. It's somewhat small inside but they have a huge patio outside and a drive thru. They stay busy with door dash and Uber Eats orders. Highly recommend eating here. read more

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This is one of Tucson's best kept secrets! I'm shocked at how empty it is inside because the level of quality and service cannot be beat. I discovered this place driving for uber eats and all Tucson eats here (I'm talking east tucson, west tucson... and their orders be fat!) It's located in a pretty inconspicuous spot on the end of the parking lot near a frys and that famous French brunch spot. I have to admit, I've got a french frie addiction. I've been rolling around on the floor throwing a literal temper tantrum that there's no "Red Robin's" in town where I can munch on some streak fries... but Med Cafe has got me covered! They kick's "Red Robin's" fries out the whole deng nabbit window! I think it's the high quality oil that they use which makes the potatoes so delicious! It you eat them with their garlic sauce oooweee you won't be disappointed! I can't wait to try more of their food this week - Their hummus and scwarma sando's look tasty and fresh! Service is very fast and the staff is incredibly caring. I would say I'd be back just because of the staff but their food is also amazing! Interior is very open booth style, cute for a date night, above all it's super clean inside! Theres a patio outside where you can chill and maybe smoke some hookah? Anyhow this is my new favorite 3rd spot in Tucson, can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

I LOVE the baba ganoush here as well as the Fattoush salad. Those are my favorite items by far from what I have tried. I like that they use mint in their sandwiches and as a garnish. Their pita is really thin and not my favorite and the falafel, although fried well, is fairly bland for me/ not seasoned the way I prefer it. I liked the filling of the spinach pastries, these are pretty simple in terms of flavor but I enjoyed dipping them in the hummus and Baba ganoush. I ate here once for lunch as well as one time for a complimentary dinner meal they generously offered in a giveaway collaboration with Tucson Food Tours. The owner seemed kind. During the complimentary meal I shared the table with other people who got selected to participate and several of them have never had middle eastern food before. The owner was welcoming and informative to them and in general seemed lovely. The food tasted fresh and made with care. The first time I came on my own I was a little confused on whether it was table service or counter service, still not sure if that shifts depending on the day and time. They have a patio with outdoor tables. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

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Friendly service. The presentation of the pita was odd. It was in a plastic bag, on top of a paper liner, in a plastic basket. Overall it was OK. Probably won't be back. read more

This will be my second time coming here, and I ordered the beef shawarma wrap. It was flavorful and filling, and my friend enjoyed her chicken shawarma wrap as well. Jabo, our waiter, was kind and friendly to us! We were having great conversations with him, and he attended to us in a professional manner. If you are looking for Lebanese cuisine, I recommend this place as the prices are affordable as well. read more

Med Cuisine - W10 Beef Shawarma شاورما لحم - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We have been eager to try Med Cuisine since we are huge fans of middle eastern cuisine. We ordered the vegan mezze plate. The Baba Ghanoush is fabulous! Chunky creamy and perfect for dipping everything. The hummus was good and the grape leaves were SO yummy. They were a perfect bite that had a lemon punch to them. The pickles were outstanding. I can't leave them out since the flavor was noteworthy. We also ordered the Spinach Samosas. These are delicious!! What a delightful and delicious two bites! I could have eaten a whole platter of these crispy on the outside and creamy savory on the inside little envelopes of yum. Also ordered the Chicken Grill. The chicken was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The rice was okay. We finished with a piece of Baklava. It was crispy, fragrant with orange blossom syrup and very tasty. Perfect ending to the meal. We ordered through a food app and picked our order up so we didn't experience the interior of the restaurant. Service was friendly. We will definitely return to try other dishes but always ordering that fabulous Baba Ghanoush. read more

Not sure I'll be back. Especially not for sit down dining. I don't know what's changed but despite having enjoyed it a few years ago, we found it lacking, perhaps even sad? The service felt as though the person did not want to be there. We tried being very friendly, but there was an air of real unhappiness. Couldn't suss out why. There were 3 tables occupied inside & the place appeared clean but the food (lamb kebabs) felt frozen & reheated which made them tough. Presentation was fine. Turkish coffee was good. Bill was about $48 for 2 decent sized plates. Maybe I should've ordered something different (Shwarma or gyro) as the rice & fries were good and plentiful. An off day? Idk. read more

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We ate here for a mid-afternoon meal, and there were just a few other people dining at that time. We sat ourselves, choosing a booth by a window. They also had plenty of outdoor seating. Our server came by with menus and took our drink orders. We chose the zaatar and cheese rolls as an appetizer. I had the gyro salad and my husband had the gyro platter. The cheese rolls came out with the entrees, and we didn't fall in love with them. The gyro meat on both the platter and the salad was tasty. The salad itself seemed a bit bland, although it was large. The fries on the platter were excellent. The bread just ok. read more

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Loved our appetizers meal! We had great and quick service. I will be catering from here soon! read more

Med Cuisine - A1 Hummus حمص بالطحينة A3 Baba Ghanoush متبل باذنجان H4 Falafel Platter (6pcs) صحن فلافل S1 Tabbouleh تبولة - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Got there at 11. Everything was done exactly right. Delicious. My wife had the vegetarian plate. Too much to eat without assistance. Chicken and lamb kabobs with french fries. Amazing! We will be back. read more

Everything we ever get here is amazing. The presentation is great. Very satisfied every time we're here in town. If I had to give them one bit of criticism, their pita is very flat, dry, and bland. Not like the pita I had when I was in Lebanon. read more

Nice experience with catering. We ordered 5 trays of food for pickup and it was on time and the were tasty. read more

Went to dinner with a friend because a local food influencer organized a dinner and invited folx who enjoy good food with other "foodies." The food was delicious, the service was amazing and the ambience was what you would expect for the cuisine. read more

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Dining in : - amazing fresh food every single time regardless of what you order. The flavors are amazing and they have the best french fries out there - people are always welcoming, food comes fast and service is nice and patient - love the background arabic music feels like I am back home ! Catering: - very professional and responsive communication - order prepared timely - absolutely yummy and fresh! Prices for both are very reasonable! read more

Ghetto, massive disappointment compared to El Saguaro that was here for years. Business owners and staff addicted to YouTube. Food takes forever and is mediocre at best. Restaurant is old and needs a massive update it's like a Mexican restaurant trying to be from the Mediterranean. read more

Med Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Excellent food, pricing and service. They had a special buy one get one free. How awesome is that!

I asked for a recommendation between the gyro plate and the chicken Shawarma. The waiter said the Shawarma. Not too many people here on a Thursday night. TV was on music videos. Very interesting. I couldn't understand a thing but it was entertaining. My meal arrived and just the smell alone was fantastic. I was about to dig in when I remembered to take a picture. As you can see, the serving was a nice size. The pita was cold. That surprised me. I guess that's the way to eat it here. I took my first bite and OMG. The flavor was like the smell, fantastic. All the different seasonings just complimented the whole meal. The rice was very good and added to the whole dish. I was so full. So this is my first time eating Lebanese food and I really liked it. Who knew. I already recommended this place to a few people at the hotel and at work. This is a must do when in this area. read more

Med Cuisine - Bar area - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We came for dinner on a Saturday night and was seated quickly. I think there was 1 other table besides us. We ordered the mega mix plate with a side of french fries. Everything was so delicious! Their french fries have a light coating to them and were fried to perfection. The variety of meats we got was super excellent as well. It was enough food to feed the 3 of us. Overall, great service and delicious food. They have a buy 2 get 1 shawarma free on their menu and I can't wait to come back and try it out! read more

Med Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

One of our "go-tos" for yummy freshly prepared Mediterranean. The best baba ganoush we've ever had. The hummus is a creamy dream. Not sure where they get their veggies, but they are off the charts fresh, crisp, sooo flavorful. Great service always too! Do yourself a favor. So good. read more

Absolutely top notch service. The food was delicious and a very fair price. Highly recommend Med Cuisine for catering.

Was a great place to stop and sit down after driving from Phoenix. One girl there but they weren't busy and she was attentive. Ordered the Baba Ghanoush (Roasted eggplant with tahina lemon and garlic) but asked for more vegetables and no pita bread. Liked their fresh tomatoes and their cucumber was pretty good but the pickles were too chewy/salty whereas I'd rather have them crunchy. The dips they have are all delicious. Decent serving size with enough accompanying bread/veg. The price is a bit higher than normal, still reasonable though! Only thing off-putting was their bathroom wasn't nearly as clean as I'd like and their drive thru window customers were not saying very nice things which made dining in a tad unsettling in the beginning. Having their items clearly labeled vegan is also a huge plus. Give them a try! 091823 read more

Med Cuisine - Baba Ghanoush - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My husband absolutely loved this place! He got their mixed plate and it was a ton of food. I was very impressed with their kids meal. It had a lot of variety and my 3 year old loved it. My chicken shawarma wrap was so tasty and was a little different from other wraps I've had in the past. I really liked the pickles on it! Friendly staff. The sign was off, but we saw people in there. We asked if they were still open and he said yes. Later we saw he had turned the sign back on so my guess was that was an accident that it was off. Others came in after us too. read more

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Good food! I've only done takeout but loved everything except the baba ganoush, which didn't have the flavors I expected.

Extremely disappointing interaction today. If I could give 0 starts I would. Definitely one to remember. I placed an online pickup order tonight, an entire and an appetizer. Nothing crazy. We showed up early so I decided to wait in the parking lot, where, two of the employees were very "busy" doing donuts in the shared parking lot with the rest of the plaza. Almost hitting our car, that was cleary tuned on and occupied. I had my headlights on and the car running. The tire screeching caught the attention of the parking lot security. I watched another employee go up and talk to the security. The two individuals in the car proceeded to park the car they were doing donuts in, and walk into the restaurant. Our order was supposed to be completed. A absolute lack of customer service, first of all. Let us know we would have to wait for our order, didn't give us a time frame. That's also when I noticed the two individuals that were outside in the car that was doing donuts in the kitchen. Everyone was packing orders, attending to the rest of the guests, so that made it very clear that they work there. Why else would you be back in the kitchen? Authorized to do so? Anyway, when we asked about canceling the order the first time, they let us know it would be a 5-7 minute wait. Which is fine, they were busy, it's understood. What was not understood is why their employees were outside putting everyone in danger by doing donuts in a busy parking lot. 20 minutes went by, still no food, we asked one of the employees that was outside in the reckless car to please cancel our order, and that we wanted a refund, since we didn't get any food. He proceeded to tell me he couldn't do that, and that he didn't work there. We spoke to the employee that went up to the parking lot security about canceling our order, he also proceeded to say they didn't work there, and couldn't refund me. An absolute joke, no apology, nothing. Don't waste your time here, you'll get scammed! Included a photo for fun since they wanted to act like they didn't know what I was talking about. This was right after security had left, and what a assume to be the employee telling the other employees to stop and come inside read more

Med Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We've never been disappointed in their food, whether we have ordered for delivery or dined in. The ambience is great as well and so is the service and staff friendliness! This is one of our go-to restaurants when we are looking to order. A gem in Tucson :) read more

I have tried Med Cuisine several times since their early days at Park Place Mall and followed them to their standalone restaurant. I wanted to support them, but something is always off when I go there. During my last visit, it seemed like no one was working in the restaurant. I stood at the entrance, waiting for someone to take my takeout order. Finally, one employee emerged from the back and told me I would be assisted in a bit. It took me 15 minutes to place my order, and the restaurant was not busy. I ordered the gyro; the meat portions were alright, but the gyro did not stand out. Overall, I won't return to Med Cuisine for a while. Better food and service exist elsewhere. read more

Last night we enjoyed a delightful dinner at this wonderful Tucson treasure! We stopped at Safeway to purchase a few items and had planned to go to a Mexican restaurant for dinner. As we walked to our vehicle we noticed the welcoming lights at Med Cuisine in the same parking lot and decided to try it out; we are happy we did!! We were greeted immediately and seated by our wonderful waiter, Sam. Sam brought us an appetizer plate of cucumbers, pita bread and chips with hummus and tzatziki sauce. We ordered the lamb platter and chicken shawarma platter. Both were delicious and plentiful (we have enough for another delicious dinner tonight.). The flavors in the rice and meats were perfectly balanced. The side sauces of garlic with the chicken and tzatziki with the lamb were also delicious. The warm pita bread made the meal perfect! The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. The booths inside are comfortable. This is an exceptional gem and we will be back soon!! read more

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Good Food, Good Music, Fast service! . Very nice workers served us even though we came in late. Food came out very quick and is very good! Zaid is a good Guy ! read more

Med Cuisine - M1. Lamb Gyro Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Dining room is not that big, but there are extra tables in the patio. We came on a Thursday, place is not that busy. Service is really good. The owner makes sure that all of her customers are well taken cared of. Food is great, for those who like Mediterranean food like me. Portion is good for the price they charge. I will definitely go back and recommend this place. read more

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Nice, simple and local. The space offers indoor and outdoor seating. We order a vegan platter and it was a very straight forward dish. Everything was delicious and filling. I would visit again curious for more options. read more

Med Cuisine - Dinner was perfect! Vegan platter + fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'm still on the hunt for really great Arabic food here in Tucson. Coming from a city with a large Arab population, it's been somewhat disappointing with the options here. I was hopeful to try Med Cuisine based on the reviews. The restaurant is decorated nicely and wasn't very busy when we arrived. We ordered the Mezze Mix and the lamb kafta kebab wrap. The timing of the food was pretty slow and it seemed to take a while for our appetizer to arrive. The Mezze included hummus, baba ghanoush, kibbe, grape leaves, samosa, and cheese roll. The dips were pretty good as expected. I wasn't a fan of the grape leaves as I prefer them warm over cold. The kibbe was okay, not the best I've had. It needed some more spices and salt. The samosa almost wanted to be sambousek but was made with seemed like a wonton wrapper. It tasted fine. The cheese roll also tasted fine but my dining companion wasn't a fan. Our kefta kebabs were pretty good. The meat was seasoned well, the pita wrap was a little crispy, and I enjoyed the tahini dipping sauce that came with it. We passed on trying any dessert. The meal felt a little overpriced for what we received. I would be interested in coming back to try the gyro wrap but would definitely pass on the mezze platter again. read more

Med Cuisine - Lamb Kefta Kabab - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Perfection. Speechless. Thank you so much. I will bring more people to your restaurant. Peace. read more

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The food was great and had enough leftovers for another dinner the following night. Each meal was about $15. Quick service and the owner and her son were very pleasant and attentive. The restaurant has a full bar and an outdoor sitting area but this being Tucson, no one was outside even on Saturday night. If this restaurant was in the Midwest like NY or Chicago, it would have been very busy. For someone who has been to many Michelin-starred restaurants, I think this is a good restaurant that probably not many people in this town know about. Overall this was a good experience and we will definitely return. If you enjoy Mediterranean (Lebanese or Greek) cuisine, give this restaurant a try. You will not regret it! read more

Med Cuisine - Lamb with rice "plate" - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Roger and I love Med Cuisine. At least once a week we have dinner or carry out. I have leaf overs in my fridge . If we have company over we serve this great food. Love Ray read more