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    Mitra's Cafe

    4.1 (255 reviews)

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Maureen J.

    I bought food to-go. The gentleman who works here is very friendly and professional. He gave me some great suggestions. Customer service was great! I had to wait 15 minutes, but it was worth the wait and it didn't seem to take long. I forgot to take pictures because the food was devoured right when I got home. The family loved it! Delicious Mediterranean food at good prices! The restaurant is a cute little cafe to eat at, but I frequently see people taking food to go.

    On a rainy day craving some veggies noodle Noodle veggie soup ( ashe reshte)and headed over to Mitra's Cafe. Was 10/10
    Sahar Z.

    On a rainy day craving some veggies noodle Noodle veggie soup ( ashe reshte)and headed over to Mitra's Cafe. Was 10/10 Ambiance was kinda outdated but service was goood.

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    Marie M.

    Wow! There's literally a large sign outside the entrance that says they'll feed you if you are hungry even if you don't have any money. I'm really touched by how generous and compassionate the owners of this establishment are. If all humans were like this maybe world hunger wouldn't exist??? This little cafe is modest but it definitely has soul. I would come back here whenever I'm craving beef koobideh, which is excellent. Many blessings to Mitra's Cafe!!! Xoxo

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    I went based on strength of reviews and ordered falafel plate for pickup. The falafel unfortunately were dry so I was disappointed. I heated the leftovers with water in the microwave the next day which helped, but still not good. What I absolutely LOVED about the place was this sign outside. We need more love and care in the world. For this reason alone I will go back.

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    Nathan P.

    We ordered the Gyro plate and Filet Mignon plate and it did not disappoint. The flavors are so amazing, the rice was perfect and my son was in love with the fries. This is one of those gem in the Murrieta Temecula area that is a must if you're looking for something authentic, cooked with that home cooking love, and want to enjoy our diverse local community. Mitra's is a must!!!

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    Teresa L.

    Awesome food. Great environment. Home made. Great vibes. Healthy. Great customer service. Will return !

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    2 years ago

    Mitra's food and service are amazing. I had the chicken koubadeh and it was yummy! I came in for takeout and the food was ready fast.

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    The service was absolutely amazing. I loved the food I ordered and I would definitely recommend this place to a friend:)

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    First time visit. I ordered the koobideh beef, double side of salad, and lintel soup. If I am in the area, I will stop by again.

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    I'd come here just for the hummus and pita alone! The best I've ever had! Very authentic spot...highly recommend!

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    Yummy kabobs and nice place ! Love that they sure love and show compassion for those less fortunate. Can't go wrong with this place.

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    I tried them for the first time on Saturday the 2nd of April (2026)…read more It was during an unscheduled stop in Murrieta and I usually go to Papa Feta in Temecula, one town over but decided to give this place a try and was not disappointed. We ordered: Chicken Mantar ($21): It comprised of sauteed Chicken with Mushrooms, Onions cooked in a Garlic sauce. It came with rice and was very flavorful. Eggplant Musakka ($23): This Eggplant dish was prepared in a Tomato sauce with fall off the bone Lamb shank and some garlic sauce. Accompanied with rice, it was also excellent. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. The only setback was that the food took almost 30 minutes to be served but the restaurant was fully packed. Service was also top notch. I would definitely be going back there again.

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