I love this place! The chicken shawarma plate is my favorite. The chicken is tender & flavorful.

This place is absolutely amazing some of the best Mediterranean Middle Eastern food that I've ever had I especially appreciated the kind and friendly service that the gentleman at the front provided the suggestion he made was absolutely on point and exactly what I was looking for. I hope this small family business continues to thrive and survive in Arizona. Thank you for the wonderful meal! read more

There were five of us visiting -- three from California, one from Utah, and one local -- and it was our first time here. We were all really impressed. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The service was just as good -- everyone was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful with the menu. This is exactly the kind of local, family-owned business people should get behind. Instead of going to the same big chains, give a place like this a try. You're supporting a local family that clearly takes pride in what they serve, and you're getting great food and genuinely friendly service at the same time. We just wish they would expand -- we'd love to have one back home in California! If you're in the area, put this place on your list and support local. They've definitely earned our recommendation, and we'll be back whenever we're in town. read more

Very Disappointing -- Not What We Expected I'm honestly very disappointed with this place after seeing so many great reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was completely different. First, the service was extremely slow. We waited about 10 minutes just to place our order with no one in line and another 25 minutes for our food to arrive. We ordered a gyro pocket and a kabob plate, and unfortunately, both were very disappointing. There was hardly any gyro meat in the pocket, and the gyro itself was crunchy, dry, and lacked the texture and flavor I would expect from a good gyro. The kabob was also very bland and had a crunchy exterior that wasn't enjoyable. I'm honestly not sure why the reviews are so positive. There are many other Mediterranean restaurants that serve much better gyros from a spit and much more flavorful, tender kabobs. This was, by far, one of the worst Mediterranean meals I've had. The only thing that was somewhat enjoyable was the rolled baklava. It was good, but definitely not as amazing as some of the reviews made it sound. I've had much better baklava elsewhere. Unfortunately, we won't be returning. There are plenty of other places where we can get better food and better service. read more

I stopped by during their grand opening and was pleasantly surprised that there wasn't much of a wait to order. Since gyro is one of my favorite meats, I knew exactly what I wanted to try first. I ordered the Gyro Plate, and it was fantastic! The meat was flavorful, tender, and easily my favorite item I tried. I also ordered a Chicken Plate and a Beef Plate because...why not? If I'm going to try a new place, I like to sample as much as I can. Both were delicious, but the gyro was definitely the standout. I also tried the Feta Fries. They were good, but I personally prefer my Greek fries with a little more feta and seasoning. That's just my preference, though--they were still enjoyable. Of course, I couldn't leave without trying the Baklava Rolls, and let me tell you...they were a little bite of heaven! If you have room for dessert, don't skip them. The only downside during my visit was that the kitchen seemed to be struggling with efficiency. Ordering was quick, but the food took quite a while to come out. Since it was grand opening day, I'm sure they were still getting into a rhythm, and I wouldn't be surprised if they've already worked out those issues. What really stood out was the staff. Everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming, and you could tell they take pride in sharing their culture and food with the community. Overall, this is a great addition to the area. The food was delicious, the hospitality was genuine, and I'll definitely be back--especially for that gyro and those amazing baklava rolls! read more

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Stopped by Shatera and had the beef shawarma pocket. It was flavorful, fresh, and hit the spot. Kai helped me out and was friendly, welcoming, and super helpful with my order. Great food and even better service. I'd definitely come back. read more

We were in the area and decided to try something new. I love that this area has so many food options. This place was just ok for me. Service was great and the restaurant was very clean. My boyfriend really liked it though. I just wasn't a fan of their sauces and that was a deal breaker for me. read more

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About a week ago, I decided to leave the office for lunch and enjoy the nice weather! Driving out here was easy, lots of parking and lots of outdoor seating! Shatera is located at one of those mixed properties: restaurants, apartment complex, and cafes. I was greeted very warmly and order a gyro plate for dine-in. My food came in fast and hot - it was a HUGE serving. I enjoyed my meal, but noticed it was just okay compared to other Mediterranean places here in AZ. I found the hummus to be grainy and the ratio of rice a bit much. Also - no pita to go along with all this hummus? read more

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First time here! Service is good. But please have patience while your order gets ready as they make it fresh for everyone. Bit pricey but food was decent. Chicken came out soft and flavorful. Beef Lamb kebab was but dry though. Would go again, as they have good veg/ non-veg options to try. We sat outside, good weather and fresh food. Was fun. read more

Shatera - Chicken skewers plate, Beef Shawerma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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We happened to stop in the night of their 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. Let me tell you, I'm sad I hadn't tried it sooner. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Happy to explain the menu and make helpful recomendations. I had a chicken shawarma pocket and my husband had a chicken plate. Both of us took our first bite and literally said WOW out loud! It was easily the tastiest Mediterranean food I've had in Gilbert, if not all of Arizona! Already can't wait to go back. And if you like spicy try a side of hot sauce....wow so spicy and flavorful! read more

Opened September of 2024 in the Cooley Station area. Shatera offers a variety of authentic Mediterranean dishes, including Halal Shawarma, Kabab Platters, and Falafel. They also include a Middle Eastern breakfast in the AM hours. The shop is located in the Verde complex. It's a little tricky or confusing to get to as you're actually parking in the back (of their business) and have to walk around to the streets sidewalk to get to their front entrance of their restaurant. My boys and I came in today around 3:00 PM. We were the only customers at that time. Cute modern decor. Small section of beautifully bright yellow table tops for seating inside. Tables are extremely tiny, so I had to sit at another alone and not with my guys. However, they also have a nice larger out door space with misters and a dog friendly patio too, but it was way to hot to sit outside. It's an order at the counter with the menu options listed. The staff explained the process of how to select your options, which we appreciated the run down of choices. Plates or pockets- pick your protein preferences. We ALL chose a pocket & I elected to also add fries to my meal. Not too long of a wait. My boys did the chicken pocket and I had the gyro pocket. Mine was pretty standard and the boys chicken tended to be a bit more flavorful than my protein. Somewhat unique that the pocket had BOTH cucumber and dill pickle?! That's the first time I've experienced the two together this way in a Gyro. The fries were good and good size portion yet very little feta cheese. With that said; for the Gyro and fries, tax and tip it was $20.80 with no drink!! Overpriced in my opinion. Staff were pleasant and engaging. Establishment was clean over all, but my table could have used a wiped down after the last customer left, as it was dirty with food debris. If we were to return; it may be a better option to do a plate as it seems for the price point you do get a little more bang for your buck! read more

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Found this new Mediterranean place 15min from my house so decided to try it out since I had a 75min lunch break. It's in a new commercial development with many other new restaurants and shops. Walking up I noticed the patio was extremely busy...potentially a graduation celebration with multiple families. I reviewed the menu and ordered a chicken Shawarma pocket and a fountain drink. The fountain is Jones soda...really a rare find and exciting as I haven't had Jones soda is a few years. Unfortunately they didn't have the crème soda which is my favorite, but I got the Root Beer and sampled a few other flavors. The patrons on the patio were nice to lend me a chair and table as I was standing looking for a place to sit. The food came out pretty quick. The pocket sandwich was good size and overflowing with chicken. The garlic sauce wasn't too strong but gave it good flavor. The chicken shawarma was delicious- tender, spiced and flavorful. The only downside was the lettuce and onion were put in first so it was in the bottom of the pita and I didn't get to it until the chicken was almost all gone, thus only a few bites with all the ingredients. The price was slightly high for just a pocket sandwich and drink with no side, but still enough for lunch. I would return in the future if I'm in the area. read more

Shatera - Outdoor patio on East side of restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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The food and service were fantastic. Our first time we tried the Gyro Pocket and the chicken shawarma plate. Both were amazing. The staff is super friendly and helpful. And don't miss the Baklava! That alone is worth the trip. read more

10/10 this was my perfect meal. I got the gyro plate with fries and my husband got the chicken shawerma plate with rice. Both were insanely good and huge portions we definitely could have split one! The employees were so kind and checked on us while we were eating. The inside isn't huge so we sat outside since it was a nice day. Will be coming here all the time! read more

Shatera - Gyro Plate, Chicken Shawerma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The food was delicious and portion was good enough to share for 2 people. We tried kebab pocket and other dishes as well. The sauces- garlic, hot sauce and Shatera special really work well with the dishes. I love the . The service was timely, we got our food within 15 mins of our order. The restaurant was cozy and clean. read more

Shatera - Shish Tawooq Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The food here is delicious. I have now tried them twice. Once it was a takeout order that my husband grabbed for us and the second was today at the restaurant. First time we ordered kabab, falafel and shish tawook pockets. The kabab and falafel were our favorite. Today I ordered the beef shawarma and shared a Arayes. They were both fantastic. The shawarma meat was tender and juicy and the toppings were delicious. The arayes was technically lahm b ajeen for those who know it. It's ground beef with spices cooked in the pita . It was also delicious. My sister ordered the chicken shawarma. It was not your typical shawarma flavor but still excellent. Don't let the small pita pockets fool you. They may look small but they are pretty filling. For the three pita pockets, we paid $40 inclusive of tip. Worth a try for sure! read more

This is truly a hidden gem in Gilbert. The chicken kabob is the best I have had. It is juicy and tasty. If you want delicious and authentic Middle Eastern food, make sure you stop ar Shatera!! We will be back! read more

Man this place was popping! The wait time for food was about 20 mins, but there were a lot of orders. This would have been 5 stars but the kebab platter I ordered, the meat was very dry. Definitely over cooked. Everything else was very very good!! I don't know what the desert was called but I sure am glad I ordered 2 of them! It was soooo good!! With the kebab platter (or plate), I ate the salad first and wow!! Just wow!! So good! Everything in the platter was top notch, just the meat was dry. I'll come back for sure, hoping they get the meat part right next time! They have nice outdoor seating with the mist system going on, you don't even notice you're outside. Even though the wait was lengthy, it wasn't just a boring 20 minutes, it went by so fast. Great service, even better vibes! read more

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Nice workers, nice environment, not enough food for $14 at all; pocket was small. Bread was cold, veggies tasted old and wilted. It was definitely not as full was the last pocket I got. read more

Shatera - Beef Shawerma Pocket - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This place has some serious quality of Mediterranean food. It's a simpler menu with roughly 6 variations of different dishes and pita pockets. But let me start off with the pita, thicker, fluffier, and softer than all the other pitas I've had. They make the best pita pocket I've ever had. It is filled with an unreal amount of stuff and the flavors are excellent. You can kind of expect that as soon as you walk in and see the nice modern design and how clean the place is. Now let's move onto the plates, the quantity that you get is very reasonable for the price. I tried every meat and I honestly cannot tell you that any were worse than the other. They were all excellent from the chicken to the beef/gyro. I'm not a big falafel guy, but I had their entire falafel pocket which they nicely top off with eggplant Now let's move onto the drinks, I've never talked about fountain drinks at a restaurant before. But they carry Jones fountain drinks, you know those Jones bottle sodas that we all buy.. they have it on tap! This place is definitely five stars in every way from the people to the food to the atmosphere. read more

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We ordered the Arayes and Shish Tawook pocket for breakfast. The Arayes was unique and flavor filled. The Shish Tawook chicken was well cooked and soft ( unlike burnt or raw pieces I have had the misfortune of consuming at other Mediterranean places) and the portion was lunch sized. We ordered a to go. Docking a star as yelp and the restaurant site noted incorrect opening hours on Sunday at 8am ( it is actually 9 am). We ordered online and were told to " pick up at 8.44 am) leading by spouse to wait more than 30 minutes to pick up the order after the place opened at 9. read more

Shatera - Shish Tawook pocket - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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The beef pocket was amazing! Great service and delicious food will definitely be back!

Great concept! Fresh middle eastern food. Place was clean and host was instructive and friendly. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. This will be one of our regular go-to places. read more

We just moved into town and drove by the plaza and saw Shatera so we decided to try it. We are big Mediterranean food lovers and this place did not disappoint. Everything was fresh, robust in flavor and the portion sizes were great. We were served our food fast even though it was busy and we got to sample some dessert which was delicious. Order extra pita because it is delicious and a small but notable mention to the tasty pickles. This is an order at the counter and take it to go or eat outside with misters type of place. read more

Shatera - Chicken shawarma plate with a side of extra pita. - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

To be fair, the food tastes pretty good. But as other reviews have said, their prices are way too high. $20 for a plate that only comes with one skewer? Kinda crazy. Maybe the pockets are a better deal, but I'm too disappointed to try them again. More expensive than most other Mediterranean places but with half the portions. I can't recommend. read more

Shatera - Four pieces of chicken for $20 - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

We were lucky enough to pop in on the first day of their soft opening, and am I glad we did! Best Mediterranean food I've had in years. We got chicken shawarma plates and pockets, and they were fresh, delicious, healthy and satisfying. It was so good that I'm currently writing this review while I'm still at the restaurant, just so I don't forget! So happy this place is nearby, can't wait to come back. Bonus is that the staff are super friendly and they have Jones soda on tap! Love this place at first bite. read more

Shatera - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is truly top-notch! This family-run business goes above and beyond - highly recommended. Don't miss your chance to try it - you'll be glad you did!!!!! read more

Shatera - Falafel Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Tried this for the first time tonight, I got the chicken shawarma plate with extra salad instead of rice and the sauces on the side. I was so excited to eat it I forgot to take a picture. It was DELICIOUS! Very flavorful and great portions! Cute spot to eat at as well. I'll be back for sure! read more

Second time coming here and still delicious food and great customer service. Will keep coming back! read more

Shatera - So good we cleaned up the plates - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

The worst place I have been to in a long time. I ordered a double meat which came out after 3 others got their meal. When my meal finally came out the meat was cold! Then she blond girl had the nerve to tell me they were backed up! One skewer of meat was not cooked all the way. Stay away from this place!! read more

Delicious! This review has to be 85 words at least. First time here. The food was delicious. Will be back! read more

Shatera - Delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Horrible service. Forgot to look for order and drove there to pickup and they said they forgot and told me I should just cancel my order since "chicken takes awhile to cook" read more

Amazing food! People are amazing! New favorite spot to go to when I'm out there. Inside seating is limited but they have a nice patio outside. read more

Absolutely delicious food! Love seeing a new spot for Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food in Gilbert and this place has been on my list to try. I tried the chicken shwarma pita pocket and the feta curly fries and wow talk about a delicious flavor explosion! Service was friendly and attentive and they got my modifications and requests correct which I always appreciate. I ordered delivery but I am looking forward to dining in next time! read more

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary!! I look forward to ordering your food. The food is fantastic, fresh and seasoned perfectly. Love the feeling inside the restaurant. Making your food fresh with each order takes time and well worth the wait. Employees and friendly and welcoming. Shatera is my favorite places to go. read more

Amazing food! I was craving something a little different in Gilbert and my wife found Shatera. I got gyro, beef, and chicken dishes which were amazing! Albeit, we only ordered gyros and accidentally got the wrong order and didn't realize it until we were long gone. Also, I noticed a bidet in the bathroom. I thought that was cool. The restaurant and bathroom were super clean and the ambience was very modern and chill. read more

Food is made to order and so fresh. The service was friendly and helpful. The Resturant was clean and well managed. The offered us complimentary tea while we waited for our large order to be prepared. Will defiantly go back. read more

Shoot, really wanted to like this place since it's close and I really enjoy Mediterranean type of food...unfortunately, wasn't great. Not terrible, just meh. I give it a bit of a break due to getting delivery versus dining in. Ordered the Gyro plate, with fries option instead of rice (but still received rice instead), some of the meat was good, some pieces seemed a bit undercooked, and there was a bit too much tzatziki for my liking. Also, comes with hummus (which was good), but no pitas, which is a bit odd, especially given the price. Doubt will try again. read more

I really wanted to like this place because I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but it just wasn't for me. It wasn't awful, but it definitely wasn't very good either. My main complaint was the pita pocket, it had almost a nutmeg/cinnamon-type flavor, which threw the whole bite off. The beef had decent flavor, but it was really fatty. Other than that, everything else was just average. Bummer read more

This place has the food of the GODS. It's SO good i'll probably eat here for the rest of my life. Had an out of body experience... 10 stars. 11 stars. like if you haven't been here GO NOW. it will change your life. the world is full of color. my taste buds have expanded. bury me with this stuff i swear. anybody who gave this place less than a 5 probably rage baits people on the internet for fun. **Its bomb ! plus the first time i went only one girl was working and did it all. absolutely killed it. I'd fly here from out of state just for this place. read more