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    Mediterranean

    4.8 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveFalafel, Lebanese, Delis
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Jim K.

    Solid spot for falafel. Whether a Sandwich or combo great quality and price. Been here a few times. Don't forget dessert, the rice pudding !

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    Marina C.

    My husband and I came here for dinner and had the chicken kabob plate + falafel. First off, the owner was extremely friendly. You could tell he has a kind heart and can see his passion in his cooking. The food was delicious! The falafel is to die for, highly recommend ordering it. Overall service and food were both 5 stars. We will be back!

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    The food was delicious! Family owned and I met them, both were very kind and personable. Nice shop, highly recommend getting their food and talking to them, they're so nice!

    Very clean and a new restaurant in our neighborhood.

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    Looooce this place. Made with so much love! This is the spot! The Falafel is the best thing I've ever tasted!!!

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    great falafel! highly recommended. light, airy, not oily or dry. perfectly fried. i will be going again.

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    1 year ago

    Found this hidden gem and so happy!! Kufta sandwich was very delicious and flavorful. Customer service was excellent, thank you so much!!

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    The falafel is sooo crispy and fresh. 10/10 on taste and authenticity. I got the lunch plate and it's soooo good. Great food and service.

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    Everything I've tried is delicious, authentic and made with love. Truly a hidden gem.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, great service and nice price. I highly recommend the falafel sandwich. So go treat yourself!

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    2 years ago

    I've had Falafel many different restaurants and this is happens to be one of the BEST! The flavor was perfect.

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    Loved the falafel sandwich and loved how passionate they were about their business and food

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    The man working was very nice and made me feel very welcome, and when I got home I devoured my chicken plate with ease.

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    Fast service and a pleasant atmosphere combined with excellent Lebanese cuisine made for an awesome…read moredining experience. Zait and Zaatar is one of those places I wish I had tried sooner. The food is very good and filling. I ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich thinking it wouldn't be enough food but it was. And every bite of the sandwich was so full of a diverse multitude of flavors. I love it because I feel like this type of food can be easy to mess up, but Zait and Zaatar gets it just right. I look forward to coming back. Also the man in the hat who took our order, perhaps the owner, was so welcoming and friendly to us. It may have been because I was with my friend who has been there before but I really appreciated that and I pay attention to those details whenever I go eat someplace.

    I've always enjoyed Zait & Zaatar, their plates, wraps, sandwiches, and pastries are consistently…read moregood. Unfortunately, today's experience was frustrating. I placed an online order for the baked fish plate around 12:45 PM and expected a bit of a wait since it was fish. After waiting about 25 minutes, I called and was told it would be another 10-15 minutes. The restaurant was busy, so I understood. However, after waiting longer and checking inside twice, my order still wasn't ready and there seemed to be confusion about its status. In total, I waited close to an hour for an order that was placed online in advance. What bothered me most was seeing customers who ordered in person receive their food before me. It felt like my online order had been overlooked. If online ordering is offered, those orders should be monitored and fulfilled properly, especially during busy times. The food itself was good, but the plate could have been put together better. The fries were placed directly on top of the fish, which made them soggy and took away from the presentation. It would make much more sense to serve the fries on the side. Overall, the food is still good, but the long wait, confusion with the online order, and lack of attention to presentation make me hesitant to rely on the online ordering system again.

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    The food is amazing and the service is great. My wife asked about a drink that wasn't on the menu…read moreand they didn't have it but our server mixed it up for her. Lebanese style falafels are the best and this place nails it. I commented to my wife how beautiful the chicken had come out, the colors, little black charred corners and edges from the fire, golden reflection on the glaze. It is not cheap but worth every penny. Our server was great and we can't wait to go back. The place is so unassuming from the outside and beautiful on the inside.

    Came in on a Saturday night, we didn't have reservations but were greeted kindly and they were able…read moreto accommodate us and have our party of 6 seated in about 20 mins. We waited about 15 mins for someone to come and offer us menus or beverages but it seemed as though we had been forgotten. It felt like we were an inconvenience. My husband ended up calling over a waiter and asked if we could order as we had looked up the menu's online. Our waiter, George, was phenomenal! Super kind, apologetic and kept us updated throughout the night. He understood that we were not having the best experience, and was trying his best to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. We had a baby with us so we asked that we be seated away from any hookah, and they really honored that request and made sure nobody near us was smoking. The food was decent, well seasoned and tasty, but nothing mindblowing. Slow to arrive but it seemed like this evening in particular was just a new kind of busy for the restaurant. In any case, I think if you've got time to sit and chat and wait for food and service, you won't feel it as much, but we had a baby, and a group of hungry adults who felt every minute of the waiting. I'd probably come back on a weeknight and try it out again; hoping that we don't get forgotten about by our first waitress.

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    Interesting their name has "Restaurant" but it's more of a to-go shop than a dine-in place…read more Picking up my food was an interesting experience. No one at the counter. Turns out multiple food shops occupy this location. You'll have to ring the Ring doorbell of the shop you ordered from. Likes: + Yummy food. I liked the variety of flavors and textures in my order. + Pleasant, modern ambience. . The shop will seem like it's in the middle of nowhere, but rest assured, your food is at Ste F. Non-likes: - Somewhat expensive. I don't think the cup of simple-looking lentil soup was worth $6. - Very limited seating. - Inconveniently located in the middle of nowhere. I had: $6 Crushed lentil cup + $19.55 Kafta plate + tax - 1-time ChowNow discount = 24.77

    I absolutely love Lebanese food even more so than my native Persian cuisine, so when I heard about…read morean authentic Lebanese spot in Irvine, I knew I had to give it a try. Before you visit, keep these things in mind: 1. This is a ghost kitchen, not a full-service restaurant. It's best for takeout and delivery. There are only a few chairs outside--just four in total. 2. Ordering is entirely self-service via a digital kiosk, with no staff on hand to assist you. 3. There are no bathrooms available anywhere on-site. Regarding the food, it was just okay-- a bit underwhelming, especially given that Lebanese cuisine is typically so flavorful. The chicken was dry, the hummus lacked depth, and the rice was bland. That said, the fattoush salad, one of my favorites, was very good, with a delicious dressing. Overall, I can't say I'd return. The prices were quite high for the portions, and the quality didn't meet my expectations. If you're looking for a quick Lebanese meal, this place is a decent option, but don't expect much more than that.

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    Mediterranean - falafel - Updated June 2026

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