Oddball has some of the best food in Houston. Their food has so much flavor, and you can order bowls packed full of veggies or with veggies in addition to meat. Everything is cooked perfectly with the best flavor and textures I've experienced in Houston so far. The sweet potato is delicious, broccoli is amazing, falafel is perfect, and the list goes on. Highly recommend a veggie & falafel bowl. It's too good not to try! Hummus and veggie wrap are great too. Only negative is they include plasticware with meals. I bring my bamboo utensils with me so it's usually not an issue. Hopefully they will make improvements to their environmentally friendly and waste reducing practices very soon. read more

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Grabbing a quick bite prior to our transit to IAH. Ruled out any fancy dinning in the area due to lack of time. Resorted to Oddball Eats. Boy what a shocker. Chicken Shawarma was the best shawarma I ever had. Absolutely phenomenal. Corn chips and humus were also spectacular. Had to order a second round. Value is decent for the exceptionally healthy and tasty ingredients. Wow, the star of Finn Hall. (A collection of food court style eateries.) read more

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Came to Finn Hall to grab a bite before catching a game and was excited to see what options they had. I could have lapped around a dozen times and not felt confident in my selection of where to eat with all the intriguing options, but Oddball ended up catching my eye the most. The breakfast menu in particular had a few items I wish had been available, but the lamb chorizo fries sounded like the perfect pregame meal and they certainly lived up to it. The chorizo had the classic kick to it that was countered perfectly with the creamy garlic sauce and feta cheese. While the garlic sauce was creamy, it still had a strong garlic flavor that would make for a phenomenal dipping sauce on its own. The fries themselves were nothing special, but with add ins this good you only need the fries to be a vessel. I can certainly see myself coming back here to try some of their other options in the future if I'm in the area, hopefully early enough to catch their breakfast menu! read more

Oddball Eats - Lamb Chorizo Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I still can't believe I'm giving 5-stars for fries. The lamb fries definitely went beyond my expectations. At first I was only expected the lambs and sauce are going to be tasty, and fries just going to be normal. But man, their fries are actually pretty good. It's like a really good combination of crispy and soft. And the fries goes so well with the lamb. Honestly even there's no lamb I would still eat those fries alone. They are just so good and I can't say no to them. Service are fast, and ppl working there are super friendly read more

Oddball Eats - Lamb chorizo - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

So glad I took a chance on this and had a nontraditional brunch dish - Lamb Chorizo Hash - made fresh to order. It came in a huge bowl that I split with my partner and we barely finished it. From the first bite it was absolutely delicious, the spices of the sausage were clearly Mediterranean and went oh so well with the garlic sauce, green onions, and fresh over easy eggs. Not exactly a light breakfast but definitely a hearty one! Would order this again in a heartbeat! read more

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Oddball! In my opinion, this is the sleeper star of Finn Hall. I visited the food hall at least 5-10 times before trying this Mediterranean joint. I was lured in one morning by their vegetable-forward brunch menu, and decided to try the Full Egyptian Breakfast. I was blown away!! I loved the flavorful veggies--especially the pickled cauliflower! Since that fateful morning I've tried the Hummus Bowl and the Shakshuka (only available for brunch!) and both were stellar. Oddball is reputed to have the best falafel in town, and while definitely flavorful, it didn't knock my socks off like I expected. That being said, I'm not a huge falafel fan and therefore might not be the best judge--so I'm not knocking any stars off for that. If you've been frequenting Finn Hall and haven't given Oddball a try--be sure to do so! The dishes composed of fresh ingredients combined with flavorful Mediterranean spices are well worth the stop. read more

Oddball Eats - Shakshuka with lamb chorizo - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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For delicious gourmet Middle East healthy fast food in Houston's downtown theatre district, Oddball Eats delivers superbly fresh saucy shawarma (aka sandwich) with no bar hold on all the unique spice mixes that make its shawarma so special. The generous use of olive oil, tahini and sauce mix is everything that I look for in a shawarma but seldom could find at typical shawarma joints. The staff are helpful and polite and this location at Finn Hall offers comfortable varied seating types. Do not forget to order the hummus and pita chips-they are like no others! The pita chips are super thin and crunchy , spiced just right with sumac. The hummus portion is generous and also feature sumac. If you are visiting Houston and staying in the theatre district in surround hotels like AC hotel, Club Quarters or Marriot, don't miss out on this shawarma joint at your next visit. read more

Oddball Eats - Best Shawarma I had in North America and I loved in Middle East community! Something is magical about the sauce. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered takeout so I could face an order of lamb chorizo fries and chicken shawarma from the comfort of my hotel room. The food came up super fast. The lamb chorizo fries were next level. If you're like me and think of indulgent food as worth it vs. not when you're done eating - these are WORTH IT. the amount of garlic sauce is what you want on every bite of Mediterranean food. And the lamb chorizo was flavorful l without being super greasy like pork chorizo. The shawarma kind of let me down, I must admit. It certainly wasn't bad, but it didn't have me in my feelings like the fries. They didn't grill the wrap once it was constructed, and I think that made the pita harder to bite. It felt like I was ripping pita bites with my teeth like a jungle cat. Still, the flavors were spot on and every I ingredient was seemingly fresh. Portion sizes were adequate and we service was lovely. read more

Oddball Eats - Lamb chorizo fries - YES HONEY - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is the "brick-and-mortar" food hall/food court location of a popular farmers' market food truck. The staff are very friendly here. I had a nice falafel sandwich (in a pita wrap) here with baba ganush as a nice side "dip". I usually have leftovers when I eat out but I quite enjoyed this and ended up eating all of it. They are located in Finn Hall which has a variety of other food stalls. Counter service, but expect "downtown prices" for everything in Finn Hall. They will text your phone when your order is ready so you don't have to stand around. Parking downtown is free after 6pm and there is easy parking on Travis. read more

flaffel balls// $9 You are the most memorable flaffel and I will compare every future one to you Slight crunchiness, moist on the inside, well seasoned and bright. You now have a special place in my heart. And my god we're those #veggies ESPECIALLY THE PICKLED YELLOW PEPPER WAS SO DANK FAK fhfjdjjeje and none of them needed that #tahini sauce, regardless it was irresistible. Reminded me of a #ranch tahini hybrid. And you better believe I'm a ranch snob GET TF OUT OF HERE HIDDEN VALLEY. This meal has obviously left an impression upon me. Until we meet again xoxo *whispers "gossip girl" 3000 Richmond on saturdays @urbanharvesthouston read more

Oddball Eats - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I went to the location inside of Finn Hall. FOOD The first dish is the lamb "chorizo" hash. To start off it was very good, the potatoes were crispy and hot. The lamb chorizo had good flavor and texture to it, especially when combined with the Gouda and their sauce. I appreciated the cilantro and spring onion to cut through the fat. However with the size of the dish, which made the price of the dish well worth it, the richness and fattiness was too much. The Full Egyptian Breakfast was good but a bit disjointed. The falafel was good but not amazing. ATMOSPHERE I actually really liked the openness of Finn Hall and the natural lighting into the area. I wish their bar seating was a bit more extensive like some of the other vendors but I understand that there are area constraints. Overall a very nice space with very personable employees. Base just off the food I would give it a 3/5 but the friendliness of the staff bumped it to a 4 for me. read more

Oddball Eats - Lamb "chorizo" hash - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Delicious! Excellent hummus, really good pickled cauliflower, cumin rice was amazing also. Damn good and might have to visit this place again while I'm staying in Houston. A little pricier than the $ would seem to indicate. No alcohol. No cash. read more

I came here last night while checking out Finn Hall. It's a great option if you're in the mood for Mediterranean food. I was able to order the chicken shawarma in a bowl and get the pita on the side. It was really good. There were sliced grape tomatoes, persian cucumbers and lots of parsley with tender, flavorful chicken thighs. I also added the red spicy sauce that they have at the pick-up area. It was really fresh and great. My order also came with some sumac pita chips which were really flavorful like lemon-y and herbs and complimented my dish nicely. If you like parsley order this dish because its all over it, I on the other hand am a small fan but it did round out the dish. read more

Tried Oddball Eats from a coworker recommendation. Ordered the Spicy Curry Meatball Sandwich. Great taste...not too spicy. Perfect size for lunch. Also tried the pickled turnips. OE gave me a free serving. Those things have a little kick and are addicting. I don't even really like turnips, but loved the pickled turnips. Service was quick...prepared right on the spot. Tent is located at downtown farmers market. Will definitely go back to try more. read more

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This salad at Finn hall was the bomb dot come. Loved the pickled veggies and pomegranate. The crunch of the nuts topped it off! And the falafel was tasty and plentiful. I'm dying to have this falafel salad again! And try the sampler next time! read more

Oddball Eats - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best falafel I've ever had. Lamb chorizo fries, chicken shawarma and charred broccoli baba ganoush are also amazing. read more

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I tried the lamb chorizo fries (delicious), falafel (fluffy inside with great flavor) and the chicken shawarma sandwich (also delish but could have used more sauce inside). Easily some of the best falafel I have had in Houston and really enjoyed everything else too. Also reasonably priced. Recommend if you want Mediterranean and are in the downtown area! read more

Oddball Eats - Lamb chorizo fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Chargrilled broccoli Baba ganoush is amazing, the falafel so tasty, and the pita chips with sumac to eat the hummus OMG. read more

Oddball Eats - Vegetable sampler - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Visiting Houston from South Florida Really good. Is a must the falafel sandwich is delicious. If you like the hot sauce, they have one free of charge not too hot but very tasty. Great atmosphere and friendly people. read more

Came to Finn Hall so we could all have a choice in what to order and Mediterranean food sounded light and fresh. I ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich but customized it into a bowl with hummus on the side. The chicken was very tender but to me it was over powered by the cinnamon. I couldn't really taste the other flavors. The hummus also seemed like it had cinnamon sprinkled on as well. read more

Oddball Eats - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Finn Hall is a great concept, and Oddball Eats is a good addition to the variety of foods that Finn Hall offers. I tried the chicken shawarma wrap (which came with a small bag of chips), and it was pretty good, though my favorite chicken shawarma wrap at Phoenicia a few blocks away is hard to beat (and costs less). If they're going to charge about $11 (including tax) for the wrap, I'd suggest that they throw in some hummus on the side too. While Oddball Eats was good, my favorite stall at Finn Hall is probably still the Korean restaurant. read more

So my fiance and I walked over to the little farmer's market that was going on by Kirby's Ice House. We showed up and realized that we were both really hungry, and in luck because there were 3 or 4 food trucks waiting beside the market. After looking over the menu, I decided to get the falafel plate and the feta fries. The wait was a little long, but it was towards the end of the farmer's market so it was totally acceptable. We took our first bites in to the fries and OH MY GOSH!! They were so dang tasty. I think they were the best fries I've ever had. The sauce to dip the falafels in was delicious as well. They have an awesome thing going, and I love their name. I think they could have also gotten away with "Balls to the walls" but that's just me. Keep doing what you're doing! read more

I stumbled upon this place by attending urban harvest farmers market. The market runs every Saturday morning usually 8-12pm. I was looking for my usual vegan goodies & happened stop by the food truck to check out the menu. I see falafel sandwich so im already on board. I order the sandwich, I ask for it spicy & a few minutes later success. While I was waiting I started talking to a guy who was waiting on two falafel sandwiches, one for him & one for his wife. He assured me the sandwich was excellent. The sandwich itself was superb! Definitely one of the best falafel sandwiches I've had in Houston. Definitely up in the ranks of Phoenicia & Gyro King, which also have superb sandwiches. Veggies where fresh, pickled turnips were not too bitter, falafels cooked & seasoned perfectly. Service was good. Everything is made to order so it did take a little bit, but nothing terrible. My conversation with the locals made it pleasant. If your looking for something new to try, this place is definitely worth a taste. Ill most likely be back for another. read more

Oddball Eats - Falafel sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hello flavor! Egyptian breakfast was 10/10 most satisfying thing I've eaten in awhile.

I was in farmers market yesterday and missed this amazing food , as they were not there. I usually buy the felafel dish each Saturday for my breakfast and love the quality . Definitely highly recommended . read more

This place is delicious! Come here to try something unique! Stop eating boring burgers!

Tbh, I've been coming here almost every weekend since I wrote my original review. I always order the Full Egyptian Breakfast and it never fails to satisfy. Love this place! There's no other place in Houston to get falafel as good as Oddball's! read more

This place is great! They have great vegan options! Nice location downtown Houston. Close to Metro Rail and easy to access from any part of downtown. . read more

Hard to find good Mediterranean food downtown so I was happy to find this place. Chicken shawarma was juicy and well seasoned. Can't wait to try the falafel read more

Got the happy hour falafel dish. Not your typical falafel as they're very soft and moist on the inside. They tasted fresh and the accompanying sauces were very good! I asked for extra, and they happily provided. read more

Made it a point to look up where Oddball was going to be on one Wednesday night, and arranged my schedule that day so I'd be able to give it a try, after a friend's strong recommendation. It hit the spot! The falafel wrap and the feta fries were really, really good, and I was thoroughly satisfied after devouring them. My friend had the lamb sausage fries and he really enjoyed them, too. You can safely order here knowing that you'll get something delicious. 4 stars and not higher because I found the prices to be a little steep ($16 for a falafel wrap and fries), and even though it's really good, I just wouldn't make it a part of my staple eats at that price (also wouldn't because fried food isn't a normal part of my diet, but that's besides the point). The man who runs the truck, Rani, was kind, and the operation seems to be run well, so all in all, I give it 4 solid stars. Tl;dr if you're looking for a great spot with vegan and vegetarian options to satisfy a fried food craving you're having, it's worth coming to Oddball. If you eat meat, there are solid meat options as well, and you'll be satisfied! read more

Super friendly. Fresh food. Ordered a salad with a fanatically seasoned chicken and they made sure not to put any items that I couldn't have due to allergies. Will return when I'm back in the area. The whole eating hall is such a welcome addition to downtown! read more

BEST falafel EVER EVER EVER!!! Never mind the great flavor--it is THE softest falafel I've had in my life! Nothing comes close... These guys put a lot of love into their preparation, and you can taste it. Fresh and delicious--that's all you need to be happy! Check their website to see where they are, usually at the farmers markets (City Hall on Wednesdays and Upper Kirby on Saturdays) and Inversion (breakfast early in the week, lunch later in the week). read more

FinnHall is great. Oddball Eats is fantastic! I had the chicken shawarma sandwich with a side salad (rotational I believe - quinoa) that came with pita chips. So, I believe OE (Oddball Eats for the acronym-challenged) is known for their Falafel, this sammich is delicious. It's the perfect blend of spices and flavor wrapped up into a perfect portions size. In addition, I had to try to the lamb chorizo fries. This combo could probably be my best decision so far this year, except for maybe when I rescued a puppy on New Year's Day. To top it off, I quenched my thirst with their signature mint lemonade. Words like dope, dank, fire af, bomb (do people still say that?) fan-freakin-tastic...are all synonyms to how I felt about this food. Try it! read more

Quick Tips: Tried this food stand at the City Hall Farmer's Market (every Wednesday) on a coworkers suggestion. My recommendation: order some extremely reasonably priced falafel and grab a spot in the sun for a nice getaway from the grind. Food: I want to try everything, but the falafel was delicious so it will be hard to not order it again next time. You can tell the care that is put into the food and I love that the falafel is cooked right there in front of you. It takes a little longer, but delicious when piping hot. I recommend adding the hot sauce too if you can handle it! I want to try the spicy curry meatball sandwich next! The pork meatballs also look interesting, but I will probably need to pull a Costanza style nap under my desk if I have that for lunch. Service: Great service with a smile. read more

The best falafel sandwich you can get in Houston Texas. I am Egyptian and grew up eating falafel and no one has ever made a better sandwich then oddball eats read more

One of my favorite places to grab lunch at the farmer's market. To bad they only cater if they're not at the farmer's market. Their sandwiches are delicious. I've tried the spicy curry meatball, falafeel and vietnamese sandwich, respectively from my most to least favorite. The curry meatball sandwich has a great curry flavor and definitely something you should get if you're looking for a curry taste. I wasn't a fan of the vietnamese. It was just decent in my opinion. I'm not a fan of ginger and cilantro and both flavors really stood out. I've also tried their pulled pork/mac and cheese fried balls. Those were just okay. Rather get a sandwich. read more

This is the best falafel in town in my opinion, by far, if oddball is 10, the next best that I love would be a 7 at the most. From service to quality this is amazing read more

Oddball Eats - The best falafel in Houston by far - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's in an upscale food court. I had the Egyptian breakfast. It was delicious! Veggie, vegan and omnivore options. read more

Oddball Eats - Egyptian breakfast. Fava bean stew with egg, falafel, veggies, feta with dressing on the side. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Decent tasting food but super overpriced for the amount you get. Paid over $13 for a couple tablespoons of hummus and 4 or 5 falafels with a little cucumber and tomato on the side. Not filling at all and you can go to a regular Mediterranean restaurant and get way more food for less than that. read more