We stopped by Napa's Oxbow Public Market for an easy late lunch. We were starving and got a beef kefta flatbread and lamb shoulder over couscous. I loved the grilled lamb shoulder which was tender with a good char and served over the couscous mix with raisins, chickpeas, and almonds it was a great bite! The preserved lemon and mint yogurt were great flavor additions. The beef kefta was good as well and nicely wrapped in the flatbread for an easy handheld bite but didn't have as much flavor as the lamb. We also got a mint tea to drink which was a nice sweet tea but didn't have the herbiness of the mint tea we had in Morocco which was a bit disappointing. Overall great quick meal with a ton of flavor. I wish Moro would open up in SF but we'll have to catch it again the next time we're in Napa! read more

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Stepping into the bustling Oxbow Public Market in Napa, friends and I noticed a new Moroccan spot that had popped up. The menu allows for an order of protein or main veggie (lamb, chicken, cauliflower, etc.) and a supplement of carb or veggie (pita, couscous, or salad). After ordering the shawarma chicken pita wrap ($18), I initially got the order within 15 minutes. However, the person behind the counter came to tell us they gave us someone else's order, so we had to wait another 10 minutes. After receiving the wrap, I discovered was smaller than expected. It was a tasty and savory wrap with a small kick of spiciness, but portions were too small. Taste was 4 stars and value was 3 stars. I was still hungry. Desperate for more food, I sampled the harissa chocolate chip cookie. At $5, it was a great value and size. Nice melty flakes of chocolate with tiny punch of spice, and a salty finish. I would try Moro again, but with couscous or salad as a supplement, and with lower expectations of value. read more

Moro - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

Located in Napa's Oxbow Public Market, Moro is Chef Mourad Lahlou's fast-casual Moroccan-inspired eatery. To start, we had the Roasted Eggplant Dip, a smooth eggplant puree topped with pine nuts, urfa, and olive oil, served with flatbread for dipping. Though the dip sounded good, it was extremely salty and certainly not worth ordering. Each of the entrees here was served on a salad, on couscous, or in a flatbread. The salad was made of romaine, kale, radish, tomatoes, olives, onions, and dukkah, a spice and nut mixture that added a nice crunch. The couscous was little pearls of semolina flour pasta, mixed with raisins, chickpeas, and almonds, topped with harissa and garlic touma sauce; and the flatbread was a soft white bread topped with pickled onions and harissa/touma sauce. I tried several mains including the grilled shrimp basted with red chermoula sauce; but my favorites were the crispy shredded roasted lamb shoulder with cumin, preserved lemon, and mint yogurt sauce; and the sweet and spicy roasted cauliflower florets, marinated in harissa and ginger garlic yogurt. Both the lamb and cauliflower were flavorful and delicious with nice textural contrast, and overall, this was a great stop for fresh and bold Moroccan eats! read more

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On Sunday, my friend and I decided to check out Napa's Oxbow Public Market; It kind of reminds me of Emeryville. It was cute and pretty small.. We decided to try out Moroccan food, similar to Mediterranean. I had the lamb wrap which was a bit salty. My friend had the beef which was ok. The Cajun fries were nicely seasoned and crunchy. The server recommended the Piquillo Pepper dip with the flatbread which was really delicious with a hint of sweetness and almond for texture. I would definitely come back again and try their different dips. read more

Moro - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

4.5 STARS Aside from your basic burger and sandwich, $20 doesn't get you very far in bougie Napa. Ok, maybe half a bump of caviar. While a meal at Moro will set you back about $25 pp with no drink, it's a good deal considering it's from Mourad Lahlou, a Michelin-starred chef and James Beard Semi-finalist. Opening in Spring 2024, Moro is a Moroccan fast-casual eatery inspired by Marrakesh's iconic night market, serving grilled meats, salads, flatbread, and housemade dips. F O O D * Roasted Lamb Shoulder Salad ($21) Not your basic beezie salad, it was flavorful with a nice texture contrast from the soft lamb shoulder and crisp romaine, radish, red onions and cucumber. Sweet dates add that Moroccan touch and mint yogurt sauce for a fresh tang. The lamb shoulder was quite stringy tho. * Beef Short Ribs Cous Cous ($21) Inspired by Mourad's and Aziza's signature dishes, the braised short ribs were meltingly tender, served over a bed of fluffy cous cous. The raisins, chickpeas, and almonds gave a pleasant savory sweetness and crunch. * Eggplant Zalook w/ flatbread ($8) Savory, creamy eggplant dip with a kiss of smoky flavor from the grill. Served with housemade semi-thick and chewy pita. * Moro Fries ($7) Freshly fried, crunchy exterior with soft interior. Dusted with warming spices and served with an aioli. S E R V I C E Friendly and prompt on a weekday at opening time. We were given a buzzer. Overall, if you're looking for a chef-y meal in Napa without making your wallet cry, give Moro a try! read more

Moro - Beef Short Rib w/ ras el hanout honey, green charmoula, cous cous ($21) - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

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Being a fan of Chef Mourad's food, I was excited when I found out earlier this year that he opened up a casual street food type spot in the Oxbow. We got lamb over couscous and a schwarma wrap. It was good but not great as the portion of meat in both was lacking as there were portions of the wrap where there was none. For the price point, I would have liked some consistency throughout and not leave still hungry. read more

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Located inside Napa's Oxbow Market Food Hall ! A Moroccan cuisine that gotta try! Ordered a salad which had freshly cut mixed greens that was topped with grilled chicken ,cucumber, avocado, red onion, and radish, drizzled with a flavorful tangy dressing. read more

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I love the healthy options here. I ordered the cauliflower salad which was actually quite filling. The sauce on the cauliflower was delicious and they were also huge. I liked the paired salad - I wish there were a little more tomato and olives. Also ordered the mint tea which was nice and refreshing! read more

Moro - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

This place is in the oxbow market. The food was excellent. It was very fresh and had spices that were out of the ordinary. The fries were very meaty and delicious. The place only had two workers so it was a little slow but the food made up for the wait. read more

Moro - Shrimp and steak with salads and fries - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

Had the beef in a wrap. described as slow cooked beef short ribs. i found the beef to be perfect tender and not mushy the way slow cooked meat is. The sauce was the star of the show - sweet- savory , fresh! super quick service . got food about 7 minutes after ordering while on lunch! hidden gem for sure read more

Moro - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

This is a part of the Oxbow market place. The lamb dish that I had over couscous was excellent. The lamb was cooked in cumin, and preserved lemon with mint yogurt sauce. The couscous has harissa, raisins, chickpeas, almonds and pea shoots. The service is fast and a great place to hang out and people watch. read more

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Just not even trying. $20 for a pita wrap with pickled onions, a gram of chicken, stuffed with couscous and a sauce. $24 for a slop bowl. I get it, "margins" but take some pride in Moroccan cuisine. read more

There are many tempting options at Oxbow Public Market, but I couldn't resist the aromas wafting from the grill at Moro. Everything on the menu looked and smelled delicious, and I ultimately decided to order the grilled cauliflower over couscous. My friend brilliantly suggested splitting the fries, which come with two dipping sauces. We circled the market's seating area, ready to swoop as soon as a table opened up. Fortunately, the timing worked out perfectly, and we found a few seats at the same time our food was ready. The sauce on the cauliflower was stronger than I was anticipating - the sweetness overpowered the other flavors on the plate. On a positive note, the couscous was fluffy, and all of the ingredients tasted high quality and fresh. The fries were the true standout for me. While the fries were thick-cut, each fry was perfectly crispy and coated with a generous amount of seasoning. The dipping sauces were creamy with a hint of spice and complemented the fries perfectly. I'd definitely make a return visit for the fries, and next time, I will probably try the shrimp instead. read more

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So flavorful! This is our 2nd time here. We absolutely love the couscous and lamb. The chicken unfortunately is rubbery. Next time we will try and the beef kofta! read more

A+ meal. I was looking for a quick, tasty, and relatively "healthy" meal. A meat with a grain and some herbs will always do the trick for that. It's nice to take a break from all the heavy and rich options with the constant sit down meals while on vacation. I went with the lamb shoulder over a bed of couscous. I realize couscous isn't a grain, more akin to a pasta but hey, it got decently close. It had harissa, golden raisins, chicken peas,almonds and pea shoots. I was so happy to have some beans and meat. It was such a wonderful complement to the lamb. The lamb was so tender, very flavorful and the yogurt sauce tied everything together perfectly. If I could eat this every day, I would. From ordering to getting my food it probably took about 10 minutes. The wait is no issue since you can explore oxbow market with the buzzer. Overall, don't expect much from the ambiance, you're in the middle of the indoor market. So pull up a chair, get some food and maybe wash it down with a ritual coffee or beer. If I'm ever back at oxbow, I'll surely get Moro again. read more

Moro - Lamb shoulder with couscous - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

Loved the salad we ordered! Yummy meat and dressing. Place was organized and service was fast. Just wish the serving was bigger. read more

Moro - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

Food here is delicious. I had the beef short rib Ras harbour and was impressed by the taste and cook on the beef. You have the option of making it a salad or served over couscous. Made me want to look up a recipe to try making this at home. Maine run between 16-18 dollars and sides are between 5-8 dollars. Also had the corn bread which was also fantastic. There are a lot of great options in the oxbow market but this should be in the top of your list if you are visiting. read more

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The food here is excellent - the flavors are amazing. Not a huge menu but both the chicken and lamb were quite tasty. read more

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Came for a weekday lunch and the short rib salad was so good. You get an option of salad, pita bread or rice plus your choice of protein. We got the short rib, which was cooked to perfection with a dash of sweetness. Would def come back again for just the short rib! read more

Menu is simple and straightforward. Ordered lamb which was wrapped in bread; meat was flavorful and micro-greens was a nice touch but could have used more greens. I had to ask for mint yogurt sauce to give it the extra lacking flavor. Chicken salad was packed with flavors and nice mix of grains, including beans & pickled radish. Staff was helpful and gave us what we asked after we placed our order. Took maybe 10min for our food to be ready. We took our food to the common oxbow public market seating. It was past 730pm so we found a table but usually that dining hall is packed . So be prepared to take your food outside. read more

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5 stars!! This spot is ! The chef and entire staff were incredibly nice and very helpful helping us decide what to eat. We got the Lamb over Couscous and the Shrimp flatbread and both were phenomenal. The restaurant is part of the Oxbow Public Market in downtown Napa. The Oxbow is super cute with open table style communal seating areas. Moro has really interesting flavors and is unique and tasty. I will definitely be back! read more

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I love the lamb over couscous! And the mint iced tea is the best! Great addition to Oxbow! read more

Inside OxBox Market, the ambiance is great to relax and some wine and great food to have. Nice Napa ! read more

Moro - Grilled chicken with couscous - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

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Y'all I've been dreaming about the cauliflower wrap I had here last month literally since I ate it. Hands down the best thing I ate while in California this spring. Let me set the stage: I was walking through Oxbow looking for a healthier bite to eat for lunch. We'd been travelling and eating some really unhealthy food for the last two days so I was ready for some veggies. I happened upon Moro and the cauliflower just sounded so good. If you can flavor roasted cauliflower correctly, it can really shine, so I honestly had pretty high hopes. I wasn't sure what to expect at Moro since you have to select what you want it served on, the options if my memory is correct, were something like flat bread, rice, or salad. I chose the bread because I was imagining dipping it in this rich spicy sauce. When my order came up, I was surprised to find it all wrapped up, which in retrospect makes sense since it is on pita bread, but I wasn't sure what to expect. I was hungry though, so took a bite, and holy smokes was I blown away. Not only was the cauliflower perfectly roasted, but the sauce was incredible. Usually I want to add hot sauce to a wrap like this, but this one didn't need it. The spice level was on point, and it wasn't too dry, which I also think happens a lot when you order something like this. Honestly no notes. I wish I had one of these in Kansas City so that I could eat it again. If you're here and you like cauliflower go snag one, you won't regret it! read more

Moro - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

Quick Summary: Great, flavorful food, slightly small portions, lots of seating available We ordered the chicken with couscous and the chicken with flatbread. Both options were great with slightly different additions. The flatbread is nice and soft and the chicken is served with pea sprouts, pickled onions, harissa, and touma. The couscous option is served with slivered almonds, raisins, harissa, and pea sprouts. The chicken was very moist, tender, and flavorful. Located inside of Oxbow Public Market, there are plenty of other food vendors and lots of public seating for you to eat at. read more

Moro - chicken with couscous - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

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I ordered the lamb with flat bread, chicken with couscous and regular fries. While I realize everything I'd ordered was "cooked" to order, it was obvious that it was mainly pre cooked and they finished it off on the grill. It took a long time to get the order. I took it to go since my husband was around the corner at Fieldworks. The meat portions were really small for the price. After a few bites, we were both decided we would never order it again. The flavors just weren't there. Maybe I'm biased as I lived in Tunisia. read more

If you want overpriced, flavorless Mediterranean food that has charred, burnt meat, then this is the place for you. There was no other customer waiting in line, yet it took over 10 minutes for a chicken shawarma which cost almost $20. I had to cut off/discard hard of the chicken because it was black and burnt. Never going back. read more

Brilliant addition to Oxbow. I hope they bring this to Ferry Building or delivery in peninsula. It's such a great concept and execution Yogurt labneh with flatbread (5/5) - flatbread as good as at Mourad and amazing dip Candied pecans (5/5) - delicious and addictive Out of the meats, I thought the lamb and beef were standouts. Shrimp was flavorful. Chicken was least favorite. Putting protein in flatbread made it more like a burrito but lighter. Couscous was amazing! Salad was light. This was the culinary highlight of my recent trip to Napa read more

Moro - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

Moro's beef flatbread has been on my mind since I had it at the Oxbow about a year ago, and I was worried my memory was overhyping it. I stopped in recently and had it again and it was even more delicious than I remembered. The beef is so tender, the greens are crunchy, the chermoula sauce is zingy, and the bread is fresh and soft. The food comes quickly and makes for a great lunch, with or without a glass of Grenache! I should try something else next time I come but chances are strong that I'll be back for the beef flatbread! read more

Great to see Mourad Lahlou (owner of the famed Mourad restaurant in San Francisco) open up a more casual Napa Valley outpost. The menu presents plenty of options. You have a choice of protein and can decide whether you want a flatbread, salad, or couscous with it. I tried the shrimp. The salad was interesting, and I appreciated the different types of vegetables and herbs in it. For example, it came with olives, pickled onions, fresh dill, and lots of other fun surprised which you wouldn't expect to find. The salad was great, but my only complaint is that it was absolutely drowned in dressing. It was also very thick, and somehow felt heavy despite being a salad. Lesson learned - order the dressing on the side. The cornbread was a great side though. That was just about perfect, served warm with a side of harissa butter. read more

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This place has aesthetic, I'll give it that. The decor was giving cozy-but-worldly, and the food smelled amazing. But once the food came out... it just didn't match the vibe. Portions? Tiny. For the price, I expected something a bit more filling. Then I made the mistake of ordering a cookie and they microwaved it in front of me. Not even a toast or warm plate moment. It came out warm-ish but tasted old, like it had been sitting out in the open uncovered for days. Chewy in a sad way. Service was nice enough but kind of scattered. Overall, more style than substance. Not rushing back. read more

OMG! We tried Moro for an early lunch at Oxbow on a weekday. Everything was so delicious I complimented the staff and felt compelled to write a review. We had the beef + couscous, lamb + couscous, shrimp + salad, and eggplant dip + flatbread. Everything had unique, individual flavors (I particularly liked the glaze on the beef), and the portions were generous - none of 3 people were able to eat everything. The food was prepped quickly and we were able to sit outside by the river with our dog. read more

I really wanted to like Moro--Napa has so many lovely spots, and I was hoping this would be another gem. Unfortunately, that was not the case. For the price point, the portions are laughably small. I'm talking "did I order an appetizer or a tasting menu?" kind of small. I left hungry--and not in the cute "I saved room for dessert" way, but more like "where's the nearest taco truck?" hungry. To make matters worse, the manager had a serious attitude. When we politely asked about the portion sizes, we were met with defensiveness and a side of sass. Not exactly the hospitality Napa is known for. The food itself was fine, but it's hard to enjoy anything when the vibe feels tense. I actually started feeling bad for the staff--everyone looked stressed, like they were one poorly folded napkin away from quitting. I hope they're okay. Blink twice if you need help, guys. There are way better options in town--skip this one unless you're into overpriced disappointment served with a frown. read more

Beef was tender and well seasoned. coucouse fluffy and tasty. Was so good I ordered the lamb. What a great value for the quality and quantity of food. Service was fast and friendly, Natalie was a great face to the company. Don't hesitate just come And get yours read more

Pretty darn good. I had the lamb on salad. There's some yummy crunchies in the salad that are amazing. Fresh, tasty, and came quickly. read more

I was really looking forward to trying this. Recently, we were able to. We ordered the beef, chicken and cauliflower. A mix between salad and couscous. The meats were quality but they were too salty and the portions lite. The beef was very tasty. Just wish there were more. The chicken was salty and the cauliflower tasted like orange chicken. The couscous was a little mushy and there were way too many raisins. Maybe I could have requested no raisins? I don't know. The sauce that came with the dishes wasn't great. We used a different sauce from our refrigerator. The prices are super elevated for what you get. I hope they get it dialed in, because I'd like to see them succeed. I just had the cookie. Chocolate chip with cayenne or something. Terrible. read more

If you like flavor this is the place! I ordered lamb salad. All the colors, texture and flavor in it! Wow And the amount of meat ! This is not a basic salad. They sure delivered! Service is friendly and quick! Ambience is the same for all the places at oxbow market. Their bread looked delicious if I wasn't GF definitely would have ordered that with hummus as well Thank you Moro read more

Moro - Lamb salad - Moroccan Near Me - Napa, California

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We ordered the shrimp flatbread and beef flatbread. Both had their own distinct flavors that were delicious. Beef had a hint of sweetness, and shrimp was very savory. The individual working there apologized for the delay in receiving our food, apparently they had to make a correction to our order. He was very kind and generous about the it and made a considerate gesture to make it better. Honestly, we didn't realize the delay, but we're really impressed by the kindness. The food exceeded expectations. Both the beef and shrimp were cooked perfectly. It's at Oxbow, and there was a bit of a Friday crowd, but overall it was enjoyable. read more

Terrible service. We were ignored by the girl washing dishes who finally came over to take our order. Very gruff. When I asked for a glass she said we don't have glasses!! What do they put their overly priced wine in?? Food was nice but very simple. They were in a rush to close. read more

Good food, Completely miserable staff!! I try to do my best to support local eateries once or twice a week for lunch, as I know its a trying environment right now. Today was a very quiet day for the Oxbow, I walked up to the counter and the employees were all in the back with their arms folded and very slow to come out to take my order. To be honest I almost didn't stop because it felt very negative just walking up to the counter. Nobody before me or after me ordered, I sat down with buzzer within eyeshot, it never went off, everyone just standing around with arms folded, nobody waving me over to get my wrap. I asked if it was mine and she didn't really know at first hesitated and then just said yea. Like I said the wrap was great, but the customer service is abysmal, the kicker is I gave a 20% tip! I feel sorry for the owner/manager who I met a few months back. He seems like a hardworking guy, and Mourad in the city was spectacular. I hope he can find people who are willing to welcome people to try and enjoy his food. People have many choices where to spend their money, it's nice to be appreciated. read more