Jackie was great. Great service, friendly staff, and delicious food. Highly recommend this place!

I had an excellent, time at my recent visit to The Panini Kabob Grill located in Cerritos. My server was Celine and she was such a lovely, friendly and kind server. My food was prepared hot, and she was attentive to my needs always coming back to check on me to make sure I was okay. I would definitely be back! read more

Thank you Celine for the great service. She helped our party of 18 with her great attitude. She also helped us figure out the right amount of food for our party and she made some great suggestions. The kids all agreed that the food was delicious! read more

The spinach wrap was actually really good, and that's saying a lot because I hate spinach. Yet here I am finishing a chicken-filled spinach wrap plate with no complaints. The salad was also well seasoned, someone definitely has a good touch with seasoning back there. What I don't understand is why this place is so empty. The food is solid, the ambience is pleasant, and everything, from the tables to the surrounding area, is clean and well kept. The music was a great touch too: a nice Italian 90s mix with strong vocals, which I especially appreciated as someone who speaks Italian. Overall, a surprisingly enjoyable experience. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Chicken Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

I came here for a birthday dinner for my mom. It was one of the places she loves to go to, so I decided to surprise her. our hostess spoke very softly. It was very difficult to hear. She asked us to wait while she cleaned up a table on the outside , surprising to me because there was nobody outside nonetheless we waited. Our server was a man whose service was subpar to say the least he rarely checked up on us, and when it was time for us to receive our food, one of the guests in my party did not receive their food at the same time as the others, it seemed as though they might have forgotten to make that guest's dinner so he had to wait an extra 15 minutes the waiter and another waiter would come to the table and ask him what did you order again? What was it again? Which demonstrated unorganized employees, considering they took our order they should just reference that instead of coming back-and-forth multiple times and making the guest wait longer each time. I ordered a chicken Parm Panini with chicken soup. The chicken Parm sandwich was average however, I was disappointed with the size of the chicken. I lifted the bread and there was a measly morsel of chicken, considering the price of a Panini; I was expecting a bit more! The chicken soup was horrible. It tasted like water with hardly any broth. They threw in random vegetables with dry shredded pieces of chicken, my other guests who had chicken soup also disliked the quality and taste of the soup. Poor selection of drinks. Overall, poor service, bland food. When it was time to pay our waiter didn't show up so I walked to the front and asked for the bill then paid there. For almost 200$ this was a disaster; I will look into other Mediterranean restaurants. read more

Touting fresh ingredients and a scratch kitchen, Panini Kabob Grill has established itself as a spot to get some healthy Mediterranean-inspired food. But like for real, it's super basic and way overpriced. I don't know how I hyped this place up in my mind, but man I was so disappointed. The food quality was not the worst, and maybe we went on an off night, but the food came out cold and disappointing and the servers seemed tapped out. I tried: Strawberry Date Salad: The salad was soggy and covered in so much sweet dressing the poor spring mix didn't even stand a chance. Koobideh Wrap: quite possibly one of the driest, saddest wraps I've had the misfortune of eating. Meat tasted fine but the texture was off (and there was like zero char, it's like they steamed the kebab but then forgot to grill it). Like for real, the bag of beef kebab from the frozen section of Trader Joe's would win against this one in a fight. Big sad. My depressed little wrap of dryness desperately needed sauce, which they forgot to plate....and it took over 15 minutes for my introverted family to even make eye contact with ANY of the servers in the entire restaurant. Like they were all literally walking around looking at their shoes or something. And given that there seemed to be a lot of them working across the restaurant, I have no idea how they didn't crash into each other. The only good thing we ate was the hummus. Hummus is the hero of this review. If you're gonna brave this place, make sure to get the hummus. You're probably gonna need it. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Koobideh wrap and strawberry date salad. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

The food was excellent, but the service was just okay. Our table was dirty, and even after asking the waiter to clean it, it never got done. He also spent most of the time in the kitchen and wasn't very attentive, especially since we were seated outside so sitting indoors might be a better option next time. The ambiance is family-friendly and kid-oriented, and outdoor seating is pet-friendly. Overall, the food was great! read more

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Gotta love me some Chicken Kabob... so I gave this place a shot. The food was good. Great? No. But good. WELL then... WHY only 3 stars? Huh? Service was ATROCIOUS. I waited quite a long time to have my order taken, no refills on my water, and I had to chase down my waiter for my bill. And it wasn't just me. A single woman came in about 20 minutes after me, sat directly across from me... she even mentioned that she was ready to order when she sat down. but waiter walked away and she waited... and waited... and she finally got up and left. I saw - what I think was a manager stop her - they spoke - she shook her head and left. You guys gotta do better! If YOU go here... best of luck to you. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

This was our first visit to the Cerritos location, and certainly won't be the last. We frequent the Long Beach location, and opted for Cerritos today, as it was more convenient. Parking can suck. Between the amount of people that visit the plaza for the various restaurants, mall traffic, and very narrow, horribly painted parking lines, it can be nightmare getting in and out of the lot. The one major difference between this location and the Long Beach location has to be the service. We were seated right away with no wait, whereas we would usually have to wait a bit to be seated at the Long Beach restaurant, even when it's almost empty. The servers were very attentive, and checked up on us quite often. There was no bickering or attitude just because you flagged down someone who covers another section. The food was just about as good as the other location, although both locations tend to char/burn their peppers and onions a bit. read more

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Been here a few times now and finally have a chance to get my review in but maybe it doesn't count? I've been a fan of Panini Kabob Grill when I first started going to the DTLA one.....and even better they have a huge outdoor area which is Dog Friendly....so of course we bring our dogs there..... Dogs + Food + Vegan Options = WINNER! Worked out perfectly for friends and myself I typically get the Falafel Platter or Wrap..... I always recommend the tiramisu for people to try since I think it is still made in house..... Definitely will be back again with or without the pooches.... read more

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I love our Panini Grills in San Diego and was thrilled to see there's a location in Cerritos as well! It's located in the shopping complex across the street from the Cerritos mall. Although there is a large parking lot, there are so many restaurants densely packed together that during the dinner rush, it was hard to get in and out of the complex. We were passing by on the way home and decided to stop by for dinner. I love how their restaurants are always big with plenty of tables and chairs so there's no wait. This location has a very big outdoor patio which was all covered in addition to their indoor dining area. We always get the family combo which includes a large plate of rice and your choice of 2 kebabs and 2 salads. There was enough food for 4-5 people and a great price for what you get. We also love the hummus trio which is a must try appetizer. The food was fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and professional. My only issue is why do the kebabs always have to be so charred lol....i get the food has to cook all the way but the amount of burnt food we consume isn't healthy either. All in all, a good Mediterranean option in this area! read more

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Walked in as I had taken a friend to super-cuts in same shopping mall. All other restaurants seemed depressing. This one had nice outdoor and indoor area. Walked in and sat inside which was nice. Ordered Chicken Cesar wrap and had a side greek salad and it also came with a small hummus. My friend had the pesto chicken panini. Portions were generous- you can split one of these. I took half home for a friend. Service for us was great and wine and beer list was great. prices for sandwiches and wraps are very reasonable considering quality and portions. Will go back! read more

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We did an order ahead of time and when we picked it up we were shown each item in the bag to confirm which I loved. The guy working the counter for order pickups was very helpful and efficient. It looks nice inside too and I'd come back to eat inside next time. We got home and our food was packed so well and was delicious by the time we got home. We got chicken salads with romaine and avocado with the lemon vinaigrette. It was so good I didn't even realize our toasted breads were left out of the order that come with the salad. read more

Nice establishment. Great customer service. My mom and I ordered take out. And Jonathan was so kind, professional and informative. Food is always fresh, delicious and with decent size portions. read more

Located across from the Cerritos mall. It is in a shopping center with plenty of parking but it can get crowded. We went in on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm and we were seated right away. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The server was great, checked in on us multiple times. I got the chicken pesto panini with a Cesar salad. The chicken was so juicy. Full of flavor. My boyfriend got the chicken parm which I liked a little more tbh! You can't go wrong with either one though. We also got a side of humus and pita bread which was absolutely delicious. I would definitely get this as a little appetizer before your meal. I don't know why I didn't try this place sooner! If you're in the area, definitely check it out. read more

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Absolutely delicious. This is one of my favorite places to eat. I normally visit the Burbank location. This location is the same offering indoor and outdoor seating. This visit I ordered the family meal for me. Not for 3 but for me. It was all for me. It came with 2 grilled chicken kabobs, rice and salad. My plan was to have food for the week. It was exactly what I needed. Everything was off the hook. Be sure to do half and half on the rice. I am a fan. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

Wonderful experience! Food is amazing and fresh. The strawberry date salad is great! Our server, Jackie, was very kind !

I've always loved the food and service at Panini Kabob Grill (been to DTLA, Rancho, and Cerritos locations - all solid!) A few days ago, I catered for the first time and ordered a Koobideh Kabob Tray, two Chicken Kabob Trays, a Vegetable Tray, a Hummus Trio Tray, and a Falafel Party Tray for my work's holiday luncheon. 6 trays plus basmati rice and salads that are included with the catering trays were plenty to feed about 40 attendees. The quality, flavor, and amount all exceeded my expectations. Service was friendly and prompt; by the time I arrived at my pick-up time, all of the trays and bags were ready to go, and an employee helped carry all of the food to my car. Everyone, and I mean seriously even the pickiest eaters (we all know one of those - especially at work), commented about how excellent the food was! I'm not about to host a party with bad food, and Panini Kabob Grill truly delivered! read more

Wow! A big wow for me to actually have Mediterranean food twice within a week and back to back days. After having The Kebab Shop yesterday, I remembered my first visit to Panini kebab grill and I wanted to experience it again. This time I came for lunch and instead of doing the traditional kabobs, I went with Pasta and the steak panini sandwich. The Rigatoni bolognese was surprisingly good. I had to check that I was at a Mediterranean restaurant and not Italian. The steak panini was really good too. Very flavorful stack of flat iron steak and cheese. Again, it doesn't seem traditional to have a panini at a Mediterranean restaurant, but panini is in the name of their restaurant so it must be a Mediterranean sandwich. Second visit did not disappoint. I got carried away with the food, I completely forgot my food pics again. read more

I used to frequent the downtown La locations so I am glad one opened up in Cerritos! I did an online order and the food was ready when I got there. Combo kaboom box: chicken skewer and beef kabob. Delicious! Chicken was nice and tender. Came with a good amount of food- rice, pita bread. Choice of hummus Falafel: good but a little on the dry side read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Combo Ka-Box- Yum! With Side of Spicy Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

I LOVE Mediterranean food, or the ones served at Panini Grill at least. The food here is really good and portions are big (as seen in pictures). The place itself is nice, they have seating indoors and outdoors but it feels like it's still indoors in a way the building is set up. I always order it to-go so I can eat it at home, but last night I decided to dine-in for the first time. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like I'll be doing so again at this location. The service started strong and then became poor as soon as we were seated and received our waters. It's not how long the food took, it's the lack of attention. Slow night, I can say this accurately because there was staff either wiping empty tables, talking to parties that personally knew them, waiting around the counter. Never received the refill I requested on the water, tried to order some more items but never got serviced so we left it be. We were asked if we were finished and we asked for some to go boxes and the check, 15 minutes go by and nothing. Saw the staff member who asked us having a conversation with another employee until we made eye contact and then did they realize we were still waiting. Proceeded to give it to the wrong table before coming to us. Even noticed the solo party took a good amount of time before even being helped out, at-least he already knew what he wanted so he only had to deal with the service once. His water took a while to come out too....again I can consider the night slow/not busy due to the amount of tables and behavior of the staff. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Beef Koobideh Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Great tasty food, service was another star and bustling lunch hour was seated in no time! Thank you Chris! read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Shout out to Chris! Best guy to serve you! He got us a table, good food & out in no time! You rock! We will certainly be back! :) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

Celine is the best she always have a great attitude and make sure you have a great experience

This is a chain Mediterranean spot in Cerritos serving huge plates. I usually order their beef koobideh kabob with basmati rice and romaine avocado salad. The acidity of the salad perfectly balances the flavor of the beef. It also comes with a grilled tomato, green bell pepper, and onions. Their falafel combo appetizer is also pretty good and it comes with falafel, hummus, pita bread, and a yogurt sauce. Parking isn't too bad as it's shared with a buffet and filipino market. Service is nice. There are indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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We came here to eat after church and the food is always delicious !!! We had the pasta de Rosa and the chicken wrap !!! Everything was delicious !! Jacky was phenomenal with her service ! Very attentive to our needs . We also have a toddler so she sat us at a table that was toddler safe !! read more

Prefer going to Corona Del Mar location on PCH. It's smaller than Cerritos and could be busy. However, the service and hospitality is much better. Did not feel the welcoming experience in Cerritos. The food is the same. Nice portions. read more

Popped in for lunch and split the Meat Lovers Kabob with my friend, which was still a great portion. There were a couple large parties, but the noise level wasn't too bad. The service was great. Our service Celine was very attentive. I would definitely want her serving my table again next time I go. read more

Bad server left the food without asking if we need anything else. Left without pork nd spoon. I have to go inside and get it myself on the other table. Food not great and cold read more

The portions here are huge and shareable if you eat smaller portions. Falafel Combo Appetizer- 5/5: The falafels were so crunchy on the outside. Beef Koobideh Kabob- 4/5: I chose the Mediterranean salad for the side and I really liked it. The kabob wasn't dry. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Beef Koobideh Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Solid chicken Kabob, rice and salads. We got it to go and for about 5 people less than $20 a person. I would try it again! read more

This place is really good and awesome price and portion but their service is always terrible. I don't get how this place seems somewhat empty buy the wait is long and food is long too. Their mngt gotta step up and eventually get this down, anytime we have a party of 4-5 we shy away from this place. If you have acid stomach issues this place def not to satisfy your hunger on time hahah. Food is good but svc is a joke read more

Amazing !!! Is all I have to say ! Immediately greeted and sat down , the waitress was attentive and helpful. The ambiance was clean , well put together and I loved the art they had around the restaurant. Another plus was that we are able to see the kitchen and they offer inside and outdoor seating . The food I was definitely pleased with ! The hummus trio definitely a must and a 10/10 . Be prepared to have left overs . The main entree I ordered the chicken kabobs which came with rice and a salad ! Huge portion as you can see in the picture provided the plate was the size of my arm so I definitely had leftovers. I would definitely recommend the spot and I will definitely be back. read more

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We ordered the family style meal at Panini Kabob Grill in Cerritos and it was really good. The portions were big and everything tasted fresh, especially the kabobs and avocado salad. Our server, Celine, was very friendly and took good care of us. Service was smooth and the place felt clean and comfortable. Overall, nice experience and I would come back again. read more

This is my favorite restaurant from the food to the customer service. Jackie is my favorite server, she recommended the tiramisu and it didn't disappoint. We will be back soon! read more

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Tried the chicken Caesar wrap at Panini Kabob and it was really good--fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. Jackie, our waitress, was especially great--super friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. Definitely a nice overall experience! read more

Great Mediterranean food. Restaurant was clean and the waitress was very attentive. We got the chicken plate and the Alfredo linguine with chicken. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Charbroiled Chicken Shish Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Our waiter Diego to start off seemed like he was miserable to be at work the service was awful. To start when we order our drinks we asked for plastic utensils for the kids didn't remember to bring it until the end of our meal. My mom asked if they had sauces a girl said they only had pesto. After it was brought and at our table she comes to say "oh your waiter told me I needed to tell you there's a charge for that" we weren't expecting anything free. Low class service. read more

We were seated and waited for long time. No servers showed up and we saw some other table's customer was walking to the bar to get their own silverwares. We came here so many times, but we've been recognizing their service is falling apart. We left the place without eating. No one cares We will try a different location. read more

We walked in with a party of 24 and didn't have to wait long at all. The patio was open, and they were able to accommodate us as soon as everyone arrived. Our server was great--she took our order right away and recommended the best deals and the right amount of food for our group. The chicken kabob was very tender and flavorful, and the beef lule kabob was also delicious. The patio was perfect for a large group. It's roomy, comfortable, and a really nice space overall. We recommend arriving early, especially on Sunday during lunchtime, since they don't take reservations. read more

Panini Kabob Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Cerritos, California

This place doesn't accept reservations. It was a Wednesday dinner! We were a party of six. Three of us arrived first and the lady told us at least four needed to be seated. One more arrived almost right away and we asked to be seated. First she said 5-10 minutes. In a meanwhile all of us six were there. She kept us waiting and waiting and waiting for way more than 10 minutes. We waited patiently, but she came back telling us we needed to wait another 20 more minutes. There were plenty of tables available and she could just seat us bring our drinks and have us wait for the food while seated on the table instead of all standing there for almost one hour! We were only a party of 6 not 60! There were no customers waiting only the 6 of us Asians! We didn't want to wait more and left very disappointed of such bad service! Who knows after 20 minutes she would come back and say another 30-40 minutes? Was this a way to ask us to leave the restaurant? I don't know? Well we are obligated to give one star to post the review but they don't deserve even one star! read more