We came to Taboon because honestly we were hungry and walking around and it made sense to get mediterranean and I'm so glad we did! Service here was super chill, the weather was great which made the outdoors seating very nice to be in, and most of all, the food was very delicious! I would rate my chicken shawarma bowl an 8/10, the chicken and the fries were great, the pickles were a bit off, but the sauces and vegetables were really good as well. Would drop in again! (Parking is a bit hard to find if you can't find nearby street parking) read more

Taboon Mediterranean - CHICKEN SHAWARMA BOWL and BEEF SHAWARMA BOWL - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Circling back....I ordered the Bixby Choice again, as I often do because it's great and I swear they have somehow managed to make it better. Absolutely outstanding, especially when ordered "spicy". Please try it if you have not. read more

Had such a lovely experience here! We got the chicken shawarma bowls and garlic potatoes. Our meals also came with pita bread! Both dishes are flavorful and delicious. I do wish the bowl came with a bit more chicken, but most places are like that. Staff is very attentive and kind. My friends got the house white wine and the lemon mint drink (which was blended, not a lemonade as we first thought) and enjoyed both! We sat in the shaded patio area outside and it was great! Took a second to find street parking, but that's standard for the Bixby Knolls area. read more

Taboon Mediterranean - CHICKEN KABAB BOWL - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Love the foods because it tastes homemade. The service always on point and feels like I'm at a friend's kitchen with warm welcomes every time! read more

The service here is great but the food has went completely downhill. The last few times I've ordered from this place it was lacking flavor but after my order recently, I don't think I'll be going back. I ordered hummus with beef shawarma as a pick up order on June 12, and the beef shawarma was fully crispy, charred, and over cooked. The hummus was very bland. read more

My go to order is usually the salmon entree; includes salmon, 2 types of rice, salad, hummus, pita, pickled radish and onion-- all for $25. Other great sides include the lentil soup (amazing!), spicy potatoes and the cauliflower. Always quick service and great ambiance! A great place for a solo meal, a catch up date with a friend or even for a birthday lunch or dinner. read more

Very delicious food extremely healthy for you if you don't like it here then there's something wrong with yoo

So glad we decided to try this place! Might be the best Mediterranean food I've had at a restaurant in a while, the stuffed grape leaves were also great! Our new spot for Mediterranean. read more

This place was recommended by a friend, so I thought I would try it as part of my Mediterranean Long Beach food tour where I tried various dishes at a dozen Mediterranean restaurants in a 6-month period. I tried the mixed plate, so I was able to try the chicken kabob and beef kabob and a couple side dishes. The chicken kabob was great. The chicken was tender, and I was surprised because chicken is not easy to cook correctly. The beef unfortunately was not as good. It was not super easy to cut, and it was slightly over cooked. The overall portion of food was a good size and that what you hear folks talk about when they mention Taboon. The ambiance is chill. There is plenty of street parking as the restaurant is located in Bixby Knolls. read more

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Saturday late lunch and weather was nice so we sat in the patio. Service and food were excellent so we'll be coming back. We started off with the garlic potatoes and had the kabob bowls: beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, and fish bowl. Lots to choose from on the menu that I hope to try next time. read more

Finally got to sit down here, we usually order out. The portion size to sit down is wayyy bigger than takeout. Would definitely recommend sitting down for that. I'm a fan of Open Sesame and was comparing my visit here with them. Overall, I like the food at this restaurant more because the quality of the food is more reliable. It consistently is delicious. For the ambiance of the restaurant, we were sat at quite an inconvenient spot where the table was wobbly and we were crammed. We were the also only two sat at the time. The service was quite fast, which was great because I was starving. However, it felt as though we were getting rushed. read more

Taboon Mediterranean is a local restaurant in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. I tried it during the pandemic, however, I wanted to get a real experience not that we can actually breath without wearing masks. This is a small local feel restaurant with no frills. We were seated as soon as we entered and our server was very nice. The menu is pretty straightforward with mostly traditional Mediterranean dishes. I ordered the chicken shawarma, which comes with hummus, rice, made fresh pita , pickled onions, and a nice salad. This was one of the best dishes I've had in a while. The flavors were wonderful and the portions were nice. The chicken was moist and well seasoned and you could tell that the hummus and garlic sauce, along with the pita were made in house. Everything on the plate was superb. I look forward to trying another dish! read more

Taboon Mediterranean - Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious food so fresh and and so tasty I ordered hummus with beef shawarma that was absolutely amazing Falafel balls that were great and tabuli salad that was super fresh The server was great too Definitely coming back read more

I just finished devouring my order of the beef shawarma (with cucumber yogurt and mixed pickles) and spinach fatayer. Once I opened the container, I knew all was right with the world! But the taste added more confirmation. Starting with the pickles - carrots, cauli, celery, turnips, olives, and cucumbers- each had a unique, crispy texture. The salty brine paired well with each, which was a welcome surprise with the celery. You can choose how your beef is cooked, which I fully appreciate. The meat is spiced well and cooked properly. Mixed rice is visually appealing and compliments the beef. The spinach fatayer is generously portioned with a nice vinegary finish - I just couldn't finish two corners where the dough gathered. But the spinach texture holds somewhat and is not overdone. Both the garlic and tahini sauces are authentically delicious as well. My only regret is not going into the restaurant to get the full experience. (But that can easily be changed!) read more

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Two of us popped in last night before checking out the salsa class going on that night in Taboon's backroom (organized by Bixby Knolls). They have ample seating inside and out; we chose outside. Our server knowing that we were in a slight rush to make the dance class was outstanding; my bad that I did not catch her name. She was prompt throughout from giving us our menus immediately, taking our orders and bringing the check. Kudos. We ordered two different bowls - the Kefta Kebab Bowl and the Lamb Bow that come with two different rices, salad, hummus, a garlicky white sauce, and pita bread. Really plenty for two people. They're also reasonably priced for today's rising costs woes. The Kefta Kebab was moist and delicious. The garlicky white sauce is a perfect add-on to the meat. I like mixing the hummus into the rice and salad and bypassing the pita bread that my dining companion enjoyed a lot! He ordered the Lamb Bowl and although I LOVE lamb I prefer the tenderness of the Kefta Kebab versus the firmer lamb cuts - it is NOT lamb sausage but chunks of well-marinated, perfectly cooked lamb. Just not as soft as a kebab. We also ordered an appetizer of falafel, which for waistline purposes we could have skipped but I was SO GLAD that we got them as they were crunchy and the inside was that perfect shade of green from the herbs mixed in with the garbanzo beans. Although they look a bit too dark like they might be over fried, they didn't taste like it. We polished them all off! I didn't note a parking lot but street parking seemed readily available except, I imagine, during crunch times. I'll be back! read more

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VEGAN REVIEW Stopped by here for lunch thanks to Yelp Sat outside on the patio. The inside seems kind of cavernous/sparsely decorated-- sit on the patio if you can for better ambiance The service was great. Lovely server who was attentive without being annoying. But the food is the main event!!! Mediterranean typically has great vegan options & Taboon did not disappoint. Had the baba ganoush as a starter to share-- super tasty. Falafel wrap lunch combo was HUGE! And tasty. Definitely get the lentil soup as your side-- so good! My sister has the cauliflower wrap which was also amazing. 2 people could probably share just one lunch combo-- we both left half a wrap & read more

Always delicious. Ordered a fattouch salad, beer, and a veggie bowl. They gave me a complementary baklava for my birthday ! Service is impeccable as always. I've been here more than five times and every time it's always wonderful. It's nice to sit outside, people watching. read more

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Quite possibly the best Mediterranean food in Long Beach! Went there with my wife and were very happy.

I ordered takeout for my family and me because we had a craving for something healthy and flavorful. For some time now, I have been wanting to try this place out. I'm so happy I did; it was delicious! Can't wait to try more things on the menu. Food was ready on time staff was friendly. read more

Taboon Mediterranean - CHICKEN KABAB - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I just love this place. It is my go to place for comfort food! I drive from south Orange County just to eat here. I was actually craving it for breakfast this morning but it doesn't open till 11. O guess I have to wait. First of all, I live the food. My favorites are plenty but here it goes: fried cauliflower and arayes which is found meat in bread, so so so good and a must every time we are there. We either order hummus or baba ghanouj, falafel and labneh. Love their pickles. They are yummy For main dish I order either the Kafta dish in tahini or lamb chops. Their cappuccino is always consistent. I love my cappuccino and I am very particular about it. One shot, extra extra hot. It is always consistently done to my taste. It's just phenomenal. The owner is very gracious and hospitable. Love chatting with him whenever he is around. The servers are great. I have a favorite among them and I can't believe I forgot his name We always sit at the outside patio unless I am by myself in between meetings so I sit inside next to the outlet. I brought my bookclub members their for our holiday lunch last year and we sat in the main large room inside. They had a ball and loved the food. We may have been a bit noisy and demanding but the servers were so nice, responsive and accommodating. We start eating right away and are always too busy for pictures. I will try to remember next time read more

Amazing food, Lentil soup was excellent along with the Hummus and other items I had.. The service was great, waitress was friendly. The ambiance was nice, and it has outdoor seating. This restaurant gets a ton of to go orders, I'll definitely be back. Food was great,!!!! read more

Staff are friendly and attentive food was flavorful, meals were medium serving size proportions. The decor is nice inside and there's a nice outdoor sitting space as well. read more

Wow -- this might be the best chicken shawarma I've had in a long time. Super flavorful and cooked just right. I also got the kefta, which tasted great, but I ordered it medium and couldn't get past the texture. Definitely going well done next time. Still really happy with the meal overall. The service was on point too -- even with a big group dining at the same time, everything moved smoothly. Chill vibe, solid food -- I'll definitely be back. read more

Taboon Mediterranean - CHICKEN SHAWARMA BOWL and KEFTA KABAB. - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Just moved imto the area and this is my go to place. The food is delicious and always ehat i crsve whem i am really hungry. The portion sizes are nice and fullfilling. The service is grest and the people are friendly. read more

We loved the food! Their Cauliflower was my favorite! It was well done and lots of flavor. If you enjoy citrus and garlic, I highly recommend! I got the beef stick and it was delicious. Great little spot. I wish they played music, but overall, it was nice. Plenty of seating inside or out. So check it out. read more

The food was fresh, flavorful and was a big portion for the price. I really enjoyed my meal and so did the rest of the people in my party. The service was very friendly and attentive. It wasn't too crowded and was a comfortable environment. I would definitely return. read more

Taboon Mediterranean - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great place to eat of you are looking for tasty Mediterranean food located in Bixby Knolls this restaurant offers many different items ranging from salads,wraps,grill plates and much more. I got the mixed grill plate with spicy hummus and substituted the rice for tabouleh for an additional cost and really enjoyed the cohesion of the flavors I will definitely be returning. read more

Taboon Mediterranean - Mix grill plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

We've been coming here since they opened and their food does not disappoint. They serve big portions and it tastes great. Their staff is very friendly. We moved to OC but we still come here. Our kids love the food even the most picky eater. read more

Excellent food, the service was great and they are kid friendly as well, my 6 year old son and I had lunch there and enjoyed the food very much, it is a quiet and peaceful place to eat, definitely worth a try! read more

I ordered the mixed grill with mixed rice and spicy humus. The kefta was my favorite of the 3 (the chicken and beef kabobs being the others I ordered). I really enjoyed the char on all the meats, but the chicken and beef were rather dry inside. Definitely was good to dip it in the garlic sauce or even the humus. The side salad and rice sides complemented the meats perfectly. read more

Taboon Mediterranean - Mixed Grill (Chicken, Beef, and Kefta) With Spicy Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

Went for a community meeting and we were 12 people without a reservation and they set us up in a private room and were very accommodating. Our food came out quickly, hot, huge portions and everyone loved their food. The feta fries were a big hit, the fried cauliflower was amazing and the shawarma was excellent. Lots of separate checks and our server was happy to accommodate us. Will definitely be going back soon! read more

This was our first visit, but not our last, to Taboon. The interior was most delightful. It was well lighted, and the decor was most appealing. Our server was Nicholas. He was prompt to introduce himself and to provide menus for our review. We had questions about which he fully answered. My wife and I took advantage of their lunch specials. There are a number of items served in a wrap, all including a Mediterranean salad and soft beverage. My wife had the lamb kabob wrap while I had the beef shawarma wrap. They were both delicious! Portion control is not in effect! Our take home left overs will be consumed in the very near future! Stop by and enjoy this most delightful restaurant. Make sure to say hi to Nicholas. read more

Wandered in here based on reviews while I was getting my car serviced nearby. Incredible! They even had a great selection of NA beer that I enjoyed with my bowl. Service could not have been faster or more pleasant. Excellent food and decent prices. A+ read more

The food was delicious.I had the mixed grill.The architecture of the building is awesome with a skylight & large beams in the ceiling.I definitely recommend this place.The service was amazing as well. read more

This is my go-to lunch spot to take all my new friends here! We always order the mixed grill plate to share, which included beef, lamb, and kefta kabobs. Each meat was perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection, with the lamb being especially tender and flavorful. The kefta kabob had a great mix of spices that really brought out its unique taste (not my personal favorite, but also highly recommended!). But let me tell you about the real star: the chicken kabob. It's a house favorite for a reason! Even though they use chicken breast, the meat was juicy and far from dry. Highly recommended for everyone, even if you're usually a dark meat fan. For sides, we usually with the hummus and Mediterranean salad. The hummus was creamy and rich, perfect for dipping with their warm, fresh pita bread. The Mediterranean salad was refreshing and had a nice balance of crisp veggies and tangy dressing. They even have a space to rent for parties, which is great if you're looking to host a special event. Don't miss out on their cauliflower side and falafel either. The cauliflower was roasted to perfection topped with tahini sauce, and the falafel was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside--absolutely delicious! read more

Horrible food, adequate customer service. Baba ghanoush eggplant tasted steamed, not grilled/smoked. Lack of seasoning overall. Minimal olive oil on labneh=embarrassing. Generally disappointing meals. read more

Big fan of the food. Service is hit or miss, this time around they rushed us out. Other times it's been better. Quality of their food makes this place special. read more

I've been here in the past and had a better experience. However, this last time we got take out and I had the chicken kabob plate. The chicken was somewhat burned and so dry. The food was not as flavorful as I remembered it. Maybe it was a one off day but I wouldn't recommend take out without checking your food. read more

Friendly, fast service! Tender grilled halloumi appetizer, creamy hummus & warm plentiful pita. Get the half frozen slushy drink: "fresh lemon mint". No real description on the menu but it's a half lemonade mint slushy and really refreshing! read more

Taboon Mediterranean - Kaftan Platter, everything was delicious - Mediterranean Near Me - Long Beach, California

I love a good kabob and falafel. Taboon has both of those done perfectly. The staff is attendant to your needs. Always friendly and always on time with to go orders. The place is quiet and quaint. Excellent for family dinners or quiet dates. I highly recommend if you're looking for great Mediterranean food, come here. You'll love the flavors and the service. read more