first time trying this place, we got the falafel, mixed platter and shish taouk sandwich…read more everything was fantastic! the hummus was lemony and fresh. The falafel were crunchy and moist. will definitely be coming back

Great authentic mediterranean food from a family that cares. Great vegan fare if you're interested…read more Something for everyone, great value, fresh, served with pride. they have a variety of nice vegan and non vegan pastries and cookies. Visited for the vegan challenge and the sampler and dessert platters were amazing. I'm not vegan and didn't miss meat. Having said that this place has awesome gyros and shawarma. I love the Ful and the fresh Pitas. Bright, clean, diner decor.

Really good food. Stopped in after a cross country meet. Fairly good variety of selectionsread more

When we walked in, the environment was not friendly. The food was okay, but it lacked seasoning and…read morecould have been better. It is a family-owned restaurant, and we respect their business and support local businesses in Peoria. However, the server could have shown more friendliness. He did not seem polite. We kept saying "thank you" when he took our payment and when he served our food, but there was no response--he just walked away. He needs to learn hospitality. However, when I took pictures of our food, they started becoming friendly. "get the hint" We hope their business do well. Danny the chef was friendly as we were leaving he was busy cooking

Food was fresh and very good. We tried the hummus (5*), tabbouleh, grape leaves, chicken kabob and…read moredelicious Tikka chicken platter. Great food. Family business.

Salaam, everyone!…read more Mention anything Middle Eastern and my friend gets excited. She loves her culture and where she comes from so she gets excited to have meals that are close to home for her. We've talked about trying Jenin Village for awhile but life finds a way to keep everyone busy. But we got lucky and our schedules lined up and we dropped in on a chilly Wednesday afternoon. I told her that she may have to explain some of the menu to me. As culturally diverse as Peoria is, there doesn't seem to be nearly as many Middle Eastern restaurants to try as there are Mexican, Italian, and Chinese... so my knowledge of them is iffy at best. We walked in to an empty restaurant (possible missing the lunch rush) and were quickly seated. I had the pleasure of having the sun in my eyes so I fidgeted with the blinds until I could see properly and stop fidgeting in my seat. Ivonne took the time to explain a few of the menu offerings and what things would taste like. She said she would get super mad if I ordered a burger. Thankfully I was fully on-board for trying something new. That new thing was Beef Shawarma. Ivonne got a mixed platter of their meats that was basically a 3-meat kabob meal. She said the offerings were large and I said I was hungry but boy, did it look like a challenge once the food was placed in front of us. The wait was a bit longer than usual for the restaurant but I assume that is from them cooking everything to order. My first few bites were confusing. It being middle eastern food, I was expecting it to have some spice... some kick... some pizzah (is that how you spell that?). This was 180 the other direction. This was sweet. Like, nutmeg sweet. Once my mind wrapped itself around the idea of sweet meat and rice, I was fully on board. The rice was long grain which was new for me to try. I asked Ivonne if I am supposed to mix the rice and beef together and she said it's however you want. So, I alternated bites of them together and them separate. I didn't have a preference on how I ate it cause it was delicious either way. Ivonne let me try her pita bread and dip and that was also confusing at first. The hummus dip made me think of peanut butter due to the texture but after I was halfway through the pita bread, I was starting to appreciate the flavor and texture. We also ordered water with our meals and that came out in bottled water. Not sure if that's normal here but something to note if you are thirsty. They may charge for additional bottles if you are feeling like a camel? The interior was nice, clean yet somewhat sparse. I am used to ethnic restaurants taking pride in their culture and adorning the walls with things that evoke the feeling of their country. Jenin does the complete opposite and keeps it plain. While it would've been nice to see some Middle Eastern stuff hanging up, it doesn't detract from how the food tastes at all. This isn't the first Middle Eastern place I've ate at and it won't be the last. Ivonne told me about all the places in the Peoria area and we are going to try and visit them all starting in 2024, adulting be damned!

Absolutely fantastic dinner on a quiet Monday night. Great atmosphere and friendly and welcoming…read morestaff. We had the beef, cheese, and lamb kabobs, chicken shwarma, and an amazing dessert. We will certainly return and can even bring our vegetarian family members, as it looks like they have nice vegetarian selections. It's not always easy to find a place everyone can eat but this looks to be a good one!

Not very good food and way more expensive than other Lebanese places in Peoria. Food was cold,…read morechicken was hard with no flavor.

Got the falafel dinner and everything was delicious! Food was fresh and seasoning was perfect.read more

This place deserves more than 5 stars! One of the best…read morekebabs I had in a while- wow. This is a small restaurant in Peoria, on a bot so busy street. There are street parking spots available right in front, but they also have an actually free parking lot behind the building. I was there for lunch. I was greeted by with sweet lady and I ordered "Amir's favorite" which was Hummus, pita, Tabbouleh, two kofta kebabs, and two beef kebabs. All these for only $15- it is mind blowing! So reasonable yet the traste and quality are of 5 star restaurant! This is a gem. I am sad i live 3 hours away. I was on a road trip. If I do the same trip next year I'd definitely stop here again.

Can't get enough of this place. Beat humus I've ever had. I've been here 3 times in the last month…read morenow. Very friendly owners!

Food was delicious. The ambience was nice and roomy. The service was spectacular. We can't wait to…read morecome back. We got the pizza. Yusuf's bowl and bunch of drinks and ended with the kanafeh which was . The bowls were fresh and the gyros was delicious. The pizza was excellent also. So so good. Already planning our next visit!

I stopped in at 740pm on a Monday night when they close at 8. I apologized for coming late and they…read morewere very nice and happy to take my order. I got the gyro special which is a gyro, fries and a drink for around $12.00. The food is always so good. The fries here are always freshly cooked and crunchy! They're delicious. The gyro is excellent. I also ordered the cheese balls. They were yummy. If you're looking for a great gyro come to Khoury's on University. It's been here forever. They have a large menu of non Mediterranean items too. But I always order the gyro.

Fast service, great food. Has mediterranean and some fried american classics like chicken tenders…read moreif you don't like mediterranean or have picky kids. I personally got the falafel sandwich and I could tell it was authentic and it was extremely tasty. For 3 combo meals and a 15% tip it was around $50 which isn't too bad for lunch. They also have a case of treats that you can purchase. There's desserts as well as hummus and other mediterranean foods. I recommend the hummus it's TO DIE FOR. One tip I have to give to this business is I saw at least 3 different people walk up to the counter asking for silverware. It might make it easier on the staff if you put some out so you're not constantly interrupted :)

Incredible, high quality food made with love. Had such an amazing experience with the staff and the…read moreowner, and look forward to coming back.

Food was amazing. The service is great serving sizes too and the prices are good. Definitely…read morerecommend, especially if you're not from the area.

Soo delicious ! They have everything and so much more! The fry seasoning is amazing and the buns…read moreand bread is so fresh. Friendly service and perfect family friendly environment. Sooo Good.