Just moved to Isla Verde, and found this fabulous Middle Eastern restaurant just steps from our new…read morecondo home. Our group of five tried lots of different menu items, which we all totally enjoyed. Hummus and Falalel were our appetizers. We'll go back again to try their Babaganoush. Their Greek salad reminded us our visit to Greece a few years back, almost as good as those we enjoyed in Greece. Our entrees were lamb, chicken, beef and more. I had one of their combination platter, so I could try it all. And, we all enjoyed wine, beer, and their rum punch. Bonus, they were building a deck for outdoor dining, another reason to love this place. The owner was attentive, and we look forward to spending more time with our new neighbors at El Palacio Arabe.

Awesome food and service Will never regret, personally…read moretreated like at home. Owner prepared the best coffee Arabic type

I saw a friend post their meal on IG and it literally made my mouth water. So I had to stop in…read morebefore I left San Juan! It's a small, quaint spot but so authentic. From the moment we walked in it felt like family. My picky eater hubby enjoyed every bite and I was even able to get him to dip his lavash in the hummus. Win! If you're in the area, please stop in and support! You will not be disappointed.

The lavash was fantastic!!! I ordered an assortment of appetizers to go, all were very tasty but…read moreagain, that lavash . I did a walk in to go order and The girl at the register (curly hair) was so lovely; friendly and welcoming!!! There is both indoor and outdoor seating available, i only pulled up a chair to wait for my food, but the atmosphere felt welcoming also. Would definitely come back here!

I had this spot bookmarked for a while. Finally got to go after my kid's soccer game. It's located…read morein a strip mall behind Plaza Escorial. From the outside it doesn't look like much. Nothing stands out. But don't let that fool you, the inside is nice. It was early so we were most likely the first customers of the day. We started off with falafels. Very fresh, perfect taste. I'm sure it helped that the oil was also fresh because we'd arrived early, but I'm sure they're always fire. We also ordered the Labneh. This was also good. For the main course I went with the mix platter. It was a good way to try the different meats: chicken, lamb, and beef. It came with rice, salad, and hummus. Perfect for one person. Very tasty. Loved the rice and salad. Overall, great spot not far from San Juan. Worth the trip.

We got the lamb kofte plate and lamb shawarma. The plate comes with rice, pita, hummus, baba…read moreghanouj, and salad - the sides could be more but the kofte were delicious. The shawarma was dry. The server was friendly, and there is a fair amount of seating.

Fantastic food and service. Loved every second of being there--- the decor is also unique and…read morepleasant. We ordered a few appetizers, all amazing. Shared a main dish since my friends family (who are local - Mauricio and Martha) told us the servings were big. Food was absolutely amazing, I would return in a heartbeat, in fact, will do so, next time I visit PR.

On our way to another restaurant for lunch, we saw the sign and front facade of El Cairo and…read morechanged our plans to go inside. The menu offers plenty of choices. I was curious and ordered their lamb lunch box with rice, hummus, and salad. The box looked exactly as good as in the menu picture. While I did not love the salad, the rice, lamb, and hummus were delicious. For dessert, a strong coffee and baklava! The service was just okay. If you are a Yelper and get excited about the 10% discount for your first check-in, they did not honor it.

Writing this as I'm actively eating my food. Their kabobs are SO good. I got the Koobideh with beef…read moreand lamb. But I'm sure everything else is just as good. And the service is great as well. And the vibe of the restaurant is nice. There's music but its not too loud where it overpowers conversations. I definitely recomment

This is a pretty new restaurant. It opened in October 2021. I'm a fan of Mediterranean and Middle…read moreEastern food so I've been meaning to try it. Limited parking spaces in front and no street parking. It seems like a chill spot to have a meal or just enjoy some tea. We started off with some baba Gus push and falafels. I love falafels and these didn't disappoint. Satisfaction in every bite. The baba ghanoush was also superb. I can only imagine the hummus must be off the chain too. The pita bread was warm and delicious. For main course I was between the sharearma plate or the kofta plate. I went with the beef kofta. It came with rice and salad. The sides were really good but the kofta was a bit dry. I thought it was well seasoned, though. Next time I'll try the shawarma. They also have shawarma sandwiches and falafel sandwiches. My wife got the lamb shush kebab plate and loved it. The meat was tender and juicy and well seasoned. The baklava was disappointing. Overall, the meal was very good. It did take a while to arrive and we were the only ones in the restaurant. In their defense, the food is fresh and prepared to order so that can take some time to make. Our server was friendly. I would recommend checking this place out and giving it a try.

This restaurant is not in the tourist area so it is more known with the local residents. It was our…read morefirst time there and we went on a Saturday around 3:30pm, so there were not many people there. We were attended quickly by the employee and she gave us our menus and asked if we wanted anything else. Off to a good start. Then our waiter came with more information on the menu and its specials. All the employees were friendly, attentive, and courteous. Our food was delicious and the wait was not long at all. The pictures say it all. I would certainly recommend this restaurant. It appears that during the evening dinner service, there would be more of a crowd.

I'm not sure if the saying translates in Hispanic culture, but the food here made you want to slap…read moreyo mama! I was recommended this restaurant by a local who swore I couldn't leave the island until I ate here, and I am so so glad he brought me. I will be honest, I did need to use them as a translator, but the staff there was extremely polite and extremely patient with me, and made sure that I ordered a plate they knew wood transcend language barriers. Go here! Eat here! And I promise you will leave with a smile on your face! And this probably goes without saying, but parking is terrible.

We have been coming here for a while. They used to be in another place, closed for two years and…read morere-opened. Same quality. I always order the lamb leg with pilaf rice and Arab salad. Everything is so Delicious. Glad they have re-opened. The food is delicious, they also have belly dancer shows some days of the week.

The worst attitude servers and hostess, and I don't know what are their issues are this place had…read morelike 3 tables being occupied (maybe my skin color). I had to keep trying to get my server's attention to order. I asked her is she has samosa here, she said she will find out, never came back. What seemed like an a life time, she popped up by the bar area when she did, I had to keep trying to get her attention, and she took the slowest catwalk walk to my table, like I was bothering her or something. I felt bad for giving this place 3 starts, because the food is really taste and fully of flavors!! But the severe and the hostess was indifferent and bothered by my presences.

Sultan Abi has a special place in my heart…read more I can't recommend this place more than enough! The food is amazing, the staff is amazing and the chairs are soo comfy! I always order the same because is just so so so good that I don't want to change‍ The seasonings are just perfect, the Hummus is the best Hummus you will have in ANY restaurant. Lately I've been ordering To-Go because of the baby, but they have NEVER given me an incorrect order. The Shredded lamb is on the things that sells fast VERY quickly so I highly recommend ordering it. The plate I ordered is the Turkish Delight where you have the best of everything. You get the shredded lamb, chicken and flank steak with any complement you like! If you are in the area please do visit because it is literally Turkey in Puerto Rico!

The food was excellent, and the staff was very attentive. This is a small family-owned restaurant…read morewith authentic Turkish food and lovely decorations, including many beautiful lamps.

Carthage Express in San Juan, PR was such a great find that we ended up coming back again!!! this…read moretime for breakfast. From the first visit, the food stood out as fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared, which immediately made it a place we wanted to revisit. When we returned for breakfast, it didn't disappoint. Everything was delicious, well made, and satisfying, making it the perfect start to the day. You can really tell they care about quality and consistency in their food. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive on both visits. The staff made us feel comfortable and appreciated, which added a lot to the overall experience. Carthage Express quickly became one of those spots we'd gladly return to again and recommend to anyone visiting or living in San Juan.

Avoid this place at all costs! If you want your food to look like the tempting photos on the menu,…read moreyou'll need to ask specifically, and be prepared to pay extra. The so-called fresh orange juice is a complete misrepresentation--it's pre-bought, not squeezed in-house, and tastes just like store-bought store-brand juice. Four of us ordered breakfast, and every single plate came out cold and dry, as if it had been sitting out from yesterday. The ambiance is barely welcoming, worsened by a waitress who seems to have an excuse for every problem with the food. Can a restaurant be sued for false advertising? They display a tempting photo on the menu, then tell customers, 'If you want your French toasts just like in the picture, you need to ask for it, and it will cost extra'--ridiculous! This might just be the worst dining experience in Old San Juan... Horrible place and experience....

First time eating Arabian cuisine and although I was skeptical at first, I have to say this was a…read morevery pleasant surprise. My wife ordered a perfectly cooked leg of lamb whose meat seem to fall off the bone. I ordered the lamb Galieh which is a delicious stew with rise and salad. Both meals were wonderfully plated. Did I mention it was delicious? So, I highly recommended.

STAY WAY! IN FACT, RUN! HORRIBLE. My worst experience in over 2,000 different restaurants in 96…read moredifferent countries. Despite the pleasant appearance at first glance, the consistently overcooked, over salted, poor service and unprofessional, confrontational, customer is never correct attitude makes Nazareth the winner of my 2014 worse or the worst restaurants in Puerto Rico. The 4oz dry Salmon, 5oz over-well crispy Churrasco steak and salty hard Curry chicken (although the curry based sauce had a nice spice mixture, less half the salt) are consistently inedible unless you like super overcooked fish and meat. The only dish not overcook is the lamb which they most likely buy pre-cooked and seasoned as you would buy in Costco. What makes Nazareth and our experience the worst in reviewing thousands of restaurants world-wide is the complete extreme lack of customer satisfaction, customer service and the combative, in denial unprofessional communication from this family run business from the manager (son), owner (mother) and co-owner "cook" (father). Our food was ordered from an under trained, overly lost waiter unable to manage one table let alone the entire restaurant. The food arrived, as consistent, way over cooked. The steak was, beyond well done crispy dark. The curry chicken was dry and super salty as was the salmon in a previous occasion. We at first politely requested the waiter to return the food to the kitchen for an edible version as requested. He refused and escalated our request to the owners while dishonestly claiming the meat temperature was never requested. The management and owners came to our table, to include even the co-owner "cook" to claim that we never specified how we wanted our meat cooked and literally said, and I quote "if you don't like how the food is cooked, then pay now, get out and do not come back....we do not need any more customers" As we attempted to explore solution options, the owners went on to unprofessionally and loudly proclaim that any change would require us paying for additional meals. In other words, the Customer must pay for the errors of the waiter and cook because ("no puedo recuperar nuestro costo") they could not recuperate their cost. What do we learn day one in any business school, MBA program or corporate job: Our customers are priority number 1. Any successful, enduring business must have a clear strategy, defined, measurable and attainable goals with a clear priority towards a quality product and excellent customer oriented service. Those businesses, especially restaurants, who consistently do not value and fail their customers are eventually doomed to a fate of failure. In summary, Nazareth's fate is eventual failure for their lack of understanding of these basic principals and consistently poor execution.