A Fantastic Introduction to Mediterranean Food!…read more I recently visited Levant Halal Restaurant and brought my parents, who are visiting from India. It was their very first time trying Mediterranean food, and they absolutely loved it! We started with two different types of hummus served with pita. The hummus was incredibly flavorful, and the pita was exceptionally fresh. We also ordered the falafel, which was perfectly prepared and delicious. For the main course, we shared the Chicken Shish Taouk with sides of beet salsa and Lebanese potatoes--everything was cooked beautifully and tasted amazing. Honestly, the highlight of the meal for us was the drinks. The mint juice and beet juice were so refreshing and easily the best part! We finished our meal with baklava and basbousa for dessert, and both were fresh, sweet, and incredibly tasty. Beyond the fantastic food, the ambiance is very neat and clean, and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend Levant Halal, especially if you are looking for a great place to introduce family to Mediterranean cuisine!

First off the friendly manager was not there... it was 45 mins to closing and I dunno if they…read morewanted to go pray or go home but the whole staff today 9/10/2026 was not happy. They looked like they were unhappy that I walked in. The food was alright but the pita was burnt (not good to serve to the customers). Otherwise... I'll check and see if the friendly workers are working before coming back. And the guy started cleaning right next to me with his spray bottle of chemicals. He stopped after cleaning the two tables on each side of me. That could've waited till they closed or he could've started on the other end. Naughty! They need to learn better customer service! Also I ordered the Levant Shawarma plate and I didn't even get to choose the sides.. very very disappointed!

Mind blowing food -Chicken Shwarma…read more-Beef Kabobs -Barbecue Chicken Pizza -Baba Ganoush

Checked the place out based on Yelp reviews and was absolutely floored. Clean space, friendly…read morestaff, quick service, and excellent food! We ordered the half order falafel with hummus, mint lemonade, lamb kabob platter, and beef kabob platter. Everything but the salad came in large Texas style portions. I requested the beef be cooked to medium and the temperature was perfect. Tips: Substitute the tahini in the kabob platters for tzatziki and request garlic sauce on the side. The garlic sauce enhances the flavor of rice.

This is a little hidden gem at the Lakeline Mall. Excellent food!!!! Great service!! My wife and I…read moretried this place for the first time a few weeks ago and have been back once a week since then. Hope this place survives as it seems everything in the Lakeline mall is shutting down.

Stopped by their location at Lakeline Mall today and it looks like it has been replaced by…read more"Halftime Sports Grill". Sad :(

I was looking for the closest restaurant from the 711 on 620 - low and behold there's a old…read moreconverted Sonic now Falafel Burger connected to the same block As I missed the drive - Thru!!!! But I called in my order The qr code wasn't working but again they have drive thru - order came in 5 minutes piping hot amazing service will come back ! What arrived to me - kofta cheese burger Zatar fries ! on the cute little patio that was just shredding the best "halal" music don't know the specific country made me feel like Iraq eating on my days off (just the music) - Was the most amazing inch by inch bite by bite crumb by Crumb - edge of crust to edge crust had to have been the best tasting burger lb for lb oz for oz crumb for crumb I have ever had ! It had a better tasting burger spices then just the plain Jane Ole Reggie burger (which they do sell I noticed as I enjoyed these delicious creation) They need to expand on the Shawrma and burgers with kofta like kofta dogs shish dogs sujuk wrapped idk haha just so good I want more !!!! The unique sauce

Stopped by Falafel Burger after being curious about the restaurant for months (it's an old Sonic)…read more The concept is pretty unique for a middle eastern sandwich/wrap place- being an old Sonic, you can either park in one of the stalls and scan a QR code to order (this option didn't work for me, so I ordered at the front), or another option is going through the actual drive thru. The owner was super friendly and had great customer service. I ordered both the beef and chicken shawarmas, and both were excellent. The pita used was very fresh and soft and tasted unlike the dry ones usually used at other shawarma places. All the flavors were on point and the portion sizes great. I will definitely be back!

I have been coming to Leyla's cafe every week this school year. I have never been disappointed with…read moreany meal I have gotten there, even during lent when I was restricted to vegan options. The customer service is always amazing across all the employees, but especially the nice older guy. I have ordered their lamb gyros, which are always on point with huge servings. One of the few meals I actually like uncooked tomatoes in. The tzatziki sauce is so perky, it compliments the seasoning of the extremely flavorful and tender lamb perfectly. The Gyro Plate was one of the first "bigger" meals that I got. It tasted heavenly and was worth the extra price from the gyro wrap. It was my first experience with their hummus, which is some of the best I've ever had. I brought some home to my family because they sell tubs of hummus to go (for a similar price to what you could get at HEB, actually, and much better) and they ate it all within minutes. This has been a regular thing too. During lent I would order a lentil soup, pita, and falafel side that totaled at just under $6. This is an incredible price for how good it is. The falafels are genuinely the best falafels I have ever tried, crispy (but not hard) on the outside, and fluffy (not soggy) on the inside. Flavor was amazing. Just last week I ordered a lamb kebab plate. Folks, be prepared if you order this. This meal is HUGE. The lamb was heavenly, and I was really happy that they grilled the kebabs with some onions and peppers, really added flavor. The kebabs are made to order, so they're always fresh. Its worth the wait fellas. Come back and give this one a try if you're not rushed. Can I also mention they gave me a free soda on this one? What a nice restaurant! They're always quick except for kebabs (but give 'em the grace because its fresh cooking). 10/10 restaurant, give it a shot!

Leylas is becoming one of my favorite Mediterranean places in Austin! Food is always solid and the…read moreportions are amazing. Definitely recommend if you're in the cedar park area!

Love the food here and my favorites are the chicken shawarma and the Gyro over rice. Lots of flavor…read morein the dishes as well as plenty of rice and the salad with the white sauce is just amazing. I live in SA but drive there sometimes to eat because I haven't found anything close to their quality at home. I buy the white sauce to take home and it's so good. Love the fruit juices also. Great service and always clean inside the restaurant.

Been a happy customer for quite some time, but I am learning ordering delivery has become a bit hit…read moreor miss with them when selecting options and add ons, not sure they are reading the orders thoroughly. If you want add ons, it is probably best to go in to the store in person to verify. If you want fries, they don't stand up to delivery, even with priority service, the way they are packaged they end up steamed and soggy. The Chicken shawarma wrap was very good, even if the wrap a little soggy. The chicken shawarma over rice was very good, but missing some ingredients. Net net, save for the fries, very good food only marred by lack of attention at times.

If you don't yet know that Caspian Grill has a whole vegan menu, you should. I'm late to the game…read moreand now working to make up for lost time. Not only are they incredibly kind, but also very knowledgeable about the vegan options, and even keep all vegan prep separate from animal products. For the first time ever, I was able to try real tahdig, so thoroughly crispy that you can hear it crunch between the teeth of your dining companion across the table. Khoresh bademjan is typically made with lamb, but in this case, tender lentils carry the eggplant with enough meatiness that you'd never think the dish had ever been prepared differently. If you only get one thing, though, make it the ash reshteh. Don't be fooled by the size of the bowl; this is one hearty entree, absolutely packed with chickpeas, lentils, kidney beans, soft wheat noodles, and more herbs and spices than I could identify on a single spoon. I'm already plotting how I can recreate this at home, ASAP. There's even a vegan dessert! Sweet and sticky halva, which is rich enough to split four or five ways at least, if you weren't already stuffed from the main meal. It's a double-edged sword that it was so quiet on a Saturday night. No fight for a table or wait for service, but it worries me that there's almost no buzz for this family-owned business. Get out and support them, early and often!

The was best Persian cuisine in Austin! Very authentic!…read more I'm Persian (my dad's side) and grew up eating traditional meals. Oh, the nostalgia... so fulfilling to my soul, especially since my dad is no longer earth-side.

Thanksgiving came around and we had zero desire to cook or clean. Our "plan" (and I use that word…read moreloosely) was Golden Corral. We figured if we got there early, we'd beat the crowd. Cute of us, honestly. We pulled up and that parking lot looked like Beyoncé was performing. Cars everywhere: on the grass, on the curbs, people creating their own imaginary parking spaces. People circling like it was Black Friday. Absolutely not. We left with no backup plan and even less hope. Pulled up Yelp and I remembered that Dimassi's buffet had been on my radar for months, but was it open? Called them up and CHA-CHING!!! Money! They were open, guys. That phone call felt like hitting the lottery. Thanksgiving was saved. We arrived and Dimassi's was calm, clean, and the buffet bar was fully stocked with hot food fresh out of the kitchen. They had your Mediterranean favorites: dips, salads, gyro meat, dolma, chicken kabobs, saffron rice, the good garlicky toum, warm potatoes, fresh pita, everything. They even prepared a turkey for patrons who wanted some. Wow. They understood the assignment. Now a couple things could be tweaked. I like my baba ganoush served warm...and maybe they could have had some lamb options? But, honestly? For a buffet on Thanksgiving at $23 a person ($9 for the 3 yr old with us), they delivered HARD. Dimassi's didn't just feed us...they rescued us from the Golden Corral Hunger Games. Thank you for being open. Thank you for coming through in the clutch. You saved Thanksgiving.

I'd been wanting to check this place out for quite some time. There's another location in Round…read moreRock, but many reviewers said the original spot is much better, so we decided to start with the OG location. Parking is plentiful right in front of the restaurant. We came by on a Saturday around 1 PM, worried it might be packed, but it was actually pretty quiet. You can sit anywhere you like, grab a plate, and pay when you're done. The space is large and open, with three full rows of food and drinks plus a dedicated station for fruit and desserts. Everything was fresh, not overly salty, and there were plenty of options. My favorites were the hummus with eggplant (so flavorful with great texture), the salad and cucumber salad (fresh and refreshing), the dolma (perfectly done), gyro (tender and tasty), baked cauliflower (so good), fried chicken (juicy, crispy, and not salty), falafel (extra crunchy), and the lentil soup (simple but delicious). And don't miss their coffee at the checkout--it has a hint of warm spice and is the perfect finish after a meal. Surprisingly, I ended up loving the vegetable dishes even more than the meats. Overall, yes, $26 per person is on the higher side (what doesn't cost these days, right?!), but it's a great spot to try a variety of Mediterranean dishes that are fresh, simply seasoned, and let the ingredients shine--perfect whether you're new to the cuisine or just want a bit of everything.

Second time eating here. Casual ambience. Order at the counter then pick it up when its done. I…read moreordered the 1/3 pound brisket with 2 sides (potato salad and barbecue beans). Service was quick and cordial. I am not a brisket expert. I just look for tender pot roast taste and texture with a gentle smokiness. It fell apart as I ate it. Since I prefer lean, mine wasn't really juicy - I got it just the way I like it. The barbecue beans and potato salad were both good, just the way I like it. Now, back to some more eating.

we went there last thursday at noon. the place was not busy. i got the quail birds and my friend…read moregot the bbq meats. both of our dishes are not up to the expectations. my plate was sooo small and i asked them if they could swap it for another one. they are like NO. really? you just took this out of the oven just now! i left hungry. the ambiance is fast food type not the rustic bbq vide. two stars and not going there