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Tio’s Mediterranean Grill

4.8 (559 reviews)
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tepsi with salmon and mansaf with lamb
Nicolle R.

This was our second visit to Tio's and we decided to explore the menu a bit more. Our first visit was excellent, we shared the veggie sampler and the chicken shawarma wrap. Highly recommended both. This visit we tried the mansaf and tepsi with salmon. My fiance is Palestinian and was excited to see if the mansaf tasted like his mom's. He ate the dish with great appreciation as it indeed did remind him of the dish he ate back home. I really enjoyed the vibrancy and flavor of the tepsi. I'm an eggplant and tomato fan so it really hit the spot. My fiance also loved the falafel and said it tasted like his mom's as well! The highlight of our meal was the knafeh!! we have searched for a good version all over the bay. This one is the very best!! The service at Tio's is beyond. From the first visit we were welcomed and felt like we came home for a meal with family. Juan has an amazing story we really enjoyed learning about him and his restaurant. He sent us off with the most delicious homemade baklava to go with our leftovers. We both agreed this was the best baklava in the Bay as well! We are so thankful to the team at Tio's for making delicious food and all being super attentive during our stay. We have found a new favorite place to come and have many mint teas and comfort!

The wall art is so beautiful One of my favorite pictures.
Suzie C.

From the moment we walked in, it had a nice vibe. We were the 1st ones there. We got seated and took a look at the menu and I already knew exactly what I was going to order. Our server GiGi was Awesome. He had the best recommendations! We started with the Lentil Soup! I thought my soup was good... this one hit so different and was sooo tasty!!! As soon as we got our food, the aroma was divine! They serve great portions! Worth the price! Everything was soo flavorful and not dried! Made just perfect! The salad was soo good! We knew that spot was hot when we were the 1st ones to show up and when we left there was parties waiting outside to be seated. It packed up real quick! Even though it was busy, the server and owner made sure everyone in there was accommodated. I totally recommend this spot if you love mediterranean food! The best I've had here in the bay! We will definitely be back soon!

Greek salad with chicken kabob
Claire R.

Came here after visiting the Oakland zoo just based off of the Yelp reviews and wow this place exceeded expectations! Servers were friendly and food was excellent. We ordered hummus for the table, iced tea, mint hot tea, and a Greek salad with chicken and falafel. First, the mint tea came out with fresh mint leaves and it was so fragrant and comforting. I love having freshly prepared herbs in my tea. Food was so beautifully prepared,and presented, fresh and tasted great. Chicken was tender and expertly seasoned. I definitely am going back!

Chicken and Lamb kebab
Grace L.

The food here is absolutely amazing. It's one of the best I've craved in a long time. The service is also great; everyone is smiling and has a positive attitude. Once you step inside, the ambiance and smell are so inviting. I highly recommend going here as soon as possible.

Started eating before we remembered to take a picture.  Beef and chicken kebabs
Belinda T.

Spot is a small hole in the wall and when I say small there aren't many tables so not great for huge parties. There wasn't really room for a stroller either but parking isn't the best on a busy night so we had to stroller my sleeping son in. But since there was no parking we had to wake him up and take him out. The workers were nice though. Our waitress brought a plate of hummus to my son. I can see why this place is highly rated our food was soo good. My brother in law and my husband debated ordering another dish to take home for later. The mansaf was sooo tender and not gamey at all. We also got the beeg and chicken kebaby plate with rice. The chicken was so so and a bit dry but the beef was tender and the sauce amped it up even more. Pricing was very reasonable for the portion sizes.

Kebabs, falafel and babaganoush
Cheryl M.

*** Review for Takeout - solid 3.5 stars *** Tio's Meditteranean was my sister's choice for takeout. Kebabs and wraps were fine and comparable to other spots with grilled meats. Their babaghanouge of smoked eggplant, tahini, garlic, oil was my favorite with a nice balance of flavors and texture. Next time I'll try their sauteed items and/or dine in to truly enjoy what others are raving about. The Mansaf (National dish of Jordan) with basmati rice, almonds and lamb cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce will be my next choice and of course repeat the delicious babaghanouge! Generous portions and pricing reasonable Average pricing: wraps $16/grilled items $21. Located on E14th (near San Leandro Police Dept) with street parking only

Mansaf *get*
D.wight L.

Very good Eastern Mediterranean/Middle East eats. Serious care and effort happens here, not just workers whipping out afterthought products just to get through a day. To that I simply have to give my respects and give them a shout out. Very calm and relaxing space. Many regulars walking in picking up take-out food. There's a very kind and soft paced table service here that just reminds me of cute and quaint bistros/cafes from the days gone by. Actual dialogue between servers and patrons, questions answered, smiles passed along. A huge gap from QR code ordering and avoidance of interaction that is trying to be normalized from here on out. We ordered a couple of bottled beers, nothing craft brewed-like, just ordinary Euro/Mexican selections. I'm not as rigid as I once was, so just a good clean lager with a meal and some water is very welcoming to me. They brought nice beer glassware and asked if we wanted it poured into a glass. Sure ain't gonna turn that down, especially since it was already there. It did fit with the nice silverware, cloth napkin and candlelit table. Yet nothing was stuffy and formal, just casual locals out for a good time. Kofta Wrap ($19/4*) This wasn't mine but I did taste a piece of the kofta kebab. Theirs is a beef/lamb mix and is well mixed, almost like a firm meatloaf texture, versus a grilled burger texture. It was a good basic kofta, spiced moderately so not strong but also not bland. The inside also has a lot of lettuce, onions and cucs with a tangy yogurt sauce. I did taste a big hint of mint in my bite which I'm assuming are big hits of herbs with the salad and not the kofta itself. And it was wrapped nice and tight with even distribution so every bite got every element. I look for that in every wrap whether a burrito, med wrap and even stuffed pitas. Beef Shawarma Plate ($20/4.5*) Pretty heavily spiced, where you can feel the texture of the warming spice paste in each bite. A little strong but at least it gave you ride to another culture. Properly shaved pieces where the meat texture was still there and nothing like processed gyro meat. Served with yellow rice and an awesome salad with a tangy dressing. I especially loved the tangy green chutney that was so vibrantly herbaceous, a mint and cilantro punch that brightened the spice ladened shawarma. And I also loved the grilled tomatoes and onion garnish on top of the shawarma, just gave it a nice chef's touch. Mansaf ($25/5*) I have never tried this but as soon as I saw it, I had to try it. I was told it was probably Jordan's most famous dish. Super tender cubes of lamb, with a touch of fat on some pieces which I love. Totally swimming in this glorious creamy sauce made of dried yogurt and tumeric. The sauce was mild (spice wise), quite tangy with a noticeable milky flavor. Served again with rice but this time topped with toasted almond slivers, which added a nice texural contrast. I was also told that this was usually made with bone-in lamb, but think they did it this way to make it more restaurant friendly, maybe even American friendly. But I was just imagining if this would have been a bone-in lamb shank, I would have loved it even more. Great dish! Still have to try their extensive kabob offerings and an assortment of their mezzes whether falafels, hummus and other dips. Lots of work yet still ahead of me, but I just know that this is gonna be a smooth and fun ride. Bet.

Mohallabiah
Sudhanshu M.

Nice juicy falafel wrap and the falafel rice combo specially in their veg tepsi curry/sauce was delicious. Good service and staff. Nice location.

Lentil Soup
Wing L.

What a great lil gem in SL. Delicious Mediterranean food and prices are not bad. We got the lentil soup to start and it's a hearty bowl of soup. Tbh I should have shared with my bf cuz I was definitely starting to get full after the soup My bf got the beef shawarma wrap - I thought this was just okay. The beef kinda reminded me of a broken down burger patty. It wasn't bad but not my fav I got the lamb and beef shawarma wrap and both me and my bf agreed this was the better wrap. My bf is not usually a fan of lamb bc of the gaminess but he still preferred this one over the beef one. We asked for the fries to come out extra crispy and wowwww were they crispy. So good. I ate all my fries lol. Will definitely be returning here soon!

House Salad w/ Beef Kebab
Megan J.

Tio's Mediterranean Grill hands down, is a San Leandro staple! Located on busy E 14th St, but never had trouble finding street parking. The service is efficient and fairly quick. The restaurant itself isn't too large, but feels very homey. I got the house salad, minus the cheese, added beef kebab and it was so fire!! The mint on top was the addition I never knew I needed to a salad. The olives, red onions, thick cucumber slices, tomatoes, and roasted veggies that came along with the kebab was just perfection. I loved that the server asked if requesting to minus the cheese was due to preference or dairy restrictions-- just in case, because some meats are seasoned with yoghurt. That's a very important thing to point out just in case one was. So thank you!!

Lamb and beef combo with salad
Billy L.

This is definitely one of my top three favorite restaurants in San Leandro. Everything we have tried here has been really good. On this visit we started with the falafel as an appetizer, and they were excellent. They came out piping hot, soft in the middle, and perfectly crumbly on the outside. For my main dish, I ordered the lamb and beef combo. The salad on the side was light and refreshing, and the meats were tender and cooked exactly the way I requested. I like that they actually ask how you want your meats cooked. One of the things I appreciate most about this restaurant is that they serve Mansaf. I have tried this dish at Dish Dash in Sunnyvale and Mazra in San Bruno, but this place makes it the best. You also get the most meat for your money here. The service is always outstanding. The staff check in on you often, and I really like that. Plus, it is only a few minutes from my house which makes it an easy favorite.

Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Jeff D.

Been at Kaiser for two days so eating something from outside of the hospital was nice. Food is good. Had the chicken kebab and also the chicken shawarma. Thought the shawarma was better. It was quick pick up and people were nice. The place is a little small.

Beef & lamb combo
Helen T.

Tio's truly a hidden gem in San Leandro, a best kept secret only locals know about. The high Yelp rating and number of reviews made us curious. We drove by twice to check it out but only to drive away. The store front is dark and curtains drawn so it was not inviting. Third time's a charm and we were determined to make it inside. We walked in and *SURPRISE* it was hoppin on a Friday night. It felt homey and comfortable where everyone knows each other. The staff were welcoming and efficient. Within minutes of getting a table, the place was full. Service was attentive and warm. We had the best server ever (self proclaimed) We ordered beef & lamb combo, Tepsi with Kofta, beef shawarma. Oh my! The meat was tender & juicy. The Tepsi was so delicious and flavorful (with a slight kick). The beef shawarma was just perfect. Everything was so good and plentiful that we left happy and satisfied

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Moussaka Mediterranean Kitchen

4.2(700 reviews)
0.5 mi
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Service 10/10 Decor 10/10…read moreDessert 10/10 Food 10/10 The chicken shawarma was my favorite!! These plates were huge! Niles is amazing as always! She always makes us feel like home here

Unfortunately this place has closed. They were going to become a part of my routine on my way home…read morefrom the airport. The last time I came some people inside told me they were closed. When I DMd their instagram they told me they were permanently closed. Out of respect that they deserve I decided to still do this review. I somehow skipped over this place when I did my last round of vacation reviews last year or so. Anyways I found them by chance on my way to get coffee after my flight back into Oakland. I ordered their chicken shawarma and gyro combo plate. I think this was my first time trying the Greek variations of these items. I'd say their flavors were maybe more bright, light and fresh compared to that of the middle eastern counterparts who have a richer depth of flavor. Maybe this is just how this specific restaurant did it? Or maybe that's how the Mediterranean version just is? Anyways they were very nice to allow me to bring in my coffee from a couple of doors down. The workers were so nice and accommodating. The restaurant was nice and clean as well. I'll miss coming to this place on my way home from the Oakland Airport.

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Sultan’s Grill Turkish Cuisine - Lamb and chicken shawarma combo

Sultan’s Grill Turkish Cuisine

4.5(124 reviews)
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This was my second time ordering from Sultan's Grill and I went with the gyro plate again since I…read morelove gyro meat. I always ask for the meat to be a little crispy and they get it just right. The plate comes with lamb and beef gyro meat, rice, salad, hummus, and pita. I also asked for their orange yogurt sauce and hot sauce. My partner loves the orange sauce and says it has an umami flavor. For me it is just okay, but I really enjoy their hot sauce. It is not the usual sambal you get at a lot of Mediterranean spots. It has more of a salsa style taste which sounds a little odd but actually works really well. It has flavor without being too spicy, though I do like my food extra spicy. The rice here is also worth mentioning because it is so flavorful and has that umami taste that makes you want to keep eating it. The owner is always very friendly and welcoming too. The restaurant is right next to Target which makes parking really easy. Highly recommend this spot. I will definitely be back and next time I'll probably branch out and try something new.

Love Mediterranean food and was glad my cousin and I stopped by. She recommended this place and I…read morewas happy to try it out. We're assuming he was the owner, but the gentleman who helped take our order and serve us was very kind and helpful! The food itself was really good and it was also my first time trying Dolmas (which was also very good!) We ordered more plates to go, and right before we left the gentleman handed us our food. Very kind and hospitable! Would come again next time! Thank you for your service!

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Oaktown Kabobs

4.9(48 reviews)
1.1 mi•East Oakland

Picked up Oaktown Kabobs for dinner tonight and it was delicious!! If you haven't tried Oaktown…read moreKabobs what are you waiting for??!! I had the chicken Mediterranean bowl, it had lettuce, tomato, cucumber, basmati rice, chicken seasoned to perfection and came with creamy cilantro and creamy spicy sauces. I also had a side of their grilled tomato...loved! So fresh and the bowl was packed with chicken, rice and veggies for only $15, amazing deal. My husband had the combo kabob plate with chicken and tri tip along with basmati rice, it comes with grilled tomato but he's not a tomato fan so we omitted it. My 8yr old had the kids chicken tenders and fries. I was so thankful they had a kid friendly menu. Lastly but definitely not least the service was top tier! When I was on my way they called to let me know their parking lot was full and to just call them and they would bring it out, so thoughtful! Thankfully I found parking and was able to come in and meet the owner who was so kind as was the lovely young woman working the front counter. Truly a 10/10. Please come out and support this local Oakland business you won't be disappointed! I also recommend following them on Tik Tok that's how discovered them!

Don't sleep on this place--it's hella good. They serve a unique mix of Afghan and Mexican fusion…read morefood, and everything we ordered was delicious. We tried the lamb and chicken kebobs, the beef bowl, fries, and Sheer Chai. The lamb was the standout: incredibly juicy with a perfectly seasoned marinade. The chicken and beef were both tender and flavorful, and even the fries were packed with seasoning. The cilantro and spicy dipping sauces were excellent, and took everything up another notch. I loved the Sheer Chai too, which was traditionally flavored with cardamom and pistachio, and a lovely pink color. The owners were incredibly kind and attentive, especially since we dined in. The restaurant itself is very small and tucked into Foothill Square next to the liquor store, so it seems like most people order takeout. The food is absolutely worth the visit though. We will definitely be back.

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Ghazni Afghan Kabobs

Ghazni Afghan Kabobs

4.3(1.4k reviews)
5.7 mi
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Halal
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The kubideh and chicken kabob meals with gorgeous basmati rice, and the steamed tomatoe make this…read moreone of the best middle eastern restaurants, Especially when recovering. Extra packets of sumac is a nice touch for service. I'll definitely be back and buying in bulk for something coming up.

Looks like family owned amazingly managed restaurant, they do have few outdoor tables. Our orders…read morewere taken immediately, appetizers came out quickly, and warm bread was given earlier. We had borani kaddu - butternut squash with yogurt and garlic sauce. This was a good alternative to the common borani banjan. the texture was perfect, not overly cooked, went well with the warm bread. perfect for vegetarians. Our vegetarian companion had borani banjan - smoked, grilled eggplants in the tomato yogurt sauce similar to the appetizer we had. But served with rice and salad and green chick pea side provided enough serving. it was delicious - they have an option to make it vegan as well. Now quabili palaw was the star! massive size of lamb shank, well seasoned, well cooked, perfectly seasoned. The rice was fantastic with enough sweet carrots and raisins. Will be back just for this! Shami kabob came with two kababs (picture only one as our little one already sneaked one!). Kababs were juicy, perfectly spiced, with enough rice and salad. Between quabili palaw and shami kabob was enough for two adults and hungry child... Khoshmazeh!

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Falafel Flare

Falafel Flare

4.6(534 reviews)
5.8 mi
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Locally owned & operated
Grab-and-go

Excellent the best burger Very clean hygienic Resturant…read more Masood the owner takes a great pride off his restaurant and a great personality I would recommend Falafel Flare to everyone.

Cool spacious and airy space with solid Middle East eats. I've driven past many times but finally…read morejust checked them out recently. Crazy ambitious menu with pizza, burgers, wings, kabobs, wraps and many Mid East favs like falafels, dolmas, gyro and babaghanoush. I only tried a couple of items, so I do need to try a few more things eventually. Order at the counter and food will get brought out. Seems like a place popular for take-out/deliveries. On a casual lunch I was impressed by the diversity in the place, as it is downtown Hayward. Young, old and cultural garb from several cultures spotted. Service at the register was friendly, dude gave off ownership vibes. Falafel Wrap ($11/4*) Very fresh and satsifying wrap. Big, soft and puffy pita bread is filled to the brim with fresh salad-like veggies. Chopped lettuce, tomato, onions and a couple of pickled items. Stuffed also with a decent amount of fat disk of falafel and a good dousing of tahini sauce. I loved the bites for the most part as I was full without feeling weighed down for the lunch hours. The falafels had good flavor but just didn't seem as crisp as I usually prefer, didn't seem fresh out of the fryer, which the places that are known for this definitely do. I especially liked the bites more when a pickled veggie entered the bite, so I should have ordered extra...next time. Beef Kabobs ($25/4*) Got this for take-out and it was still good hours later after a reheat. Beef is in small cubes and cooked pretty well done. A bit dry but at least it was flavorful. Definitely taste more Afghan in spicing/marinade, pretty bold with lots of garlic and herbs. De Afghanan out here in the east bay is the gold standard for these types of kabobs and those are cut into bigger chunks and are juicier by a lot. Kabob plates comes with a good amount of seasoned basmati rice, a pita bread, a small green salad and a small scoop of hummus. Even tho $25 seems a bit pricey, there is enough food to justify the price. I was able to make 1.5 meals out of it with a good dinner and a small work lunch. I actually want to try a pizza here and definitely a lamb kabob. I hang out in this downtown area often, so great having another casual option in my back pocket. Yeah Buddy!!

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Ala Mediterranean Grill & Mezzes - Chicken Kebab

Ala Mediterranean Grill & Mezzes

4.7(166 reviews)
7.1 mi
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First time dining in at Ala on a date night. We waited a couple minutes while they cleared out some…read moretables. Then we proceeded to place our order. Ala combo - ***** w/chicken, kofte, and since they were out of lamb we opted for beef / kulbasti. Of the 3 meats, the kulbasti was my fave. The combo is shareable for 2 since it comes with pita, rice, salad, and some grilled onions and bell peppers used for plating. Baklava w/pistachios ***** divine and not too sweet or wet. We had an amazing time and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Dare I say, it's almost as good as Michael Mina's Orla (Las Vegas, NV). Of course it's not as fancy / pricey, but the food was delicious and the hospitality was warm and inviting. We will be back for more...do yourself a favor and try out Ala if you haven't already.

The Friday that I visited this restaurant, there was a marketplace being held on the sidewalk. I'm…read morenot sure if this made parking more of a challenge than usual. After waiting until 5pm. I was able to order the Muhammara dip, falafel, halloumi and pistachio baklava (they do offer walnut). My favorites were the muhammara, which was the richest version of this dip that I've ever had and the baklava. Regarding the dip, I wonder if they char the bell peppers to the extreme. Yum! The baklava was perfection even though they were only bite sized morsels. I definitely could do without either of the other dishes. Falafels had an off taste and the halloumi didn't have the crisp exterior I enjoy. Was the baklava overpriced ($7)? I'll let you be the judge. It was tasty. Here's What I Think...if you're in the neighborhood and want a quick bite, grab some baklava and muhammara.

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Ala Mediterranean Grill & Mezzes - Reastaurant counter

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Lamb wrap - the meat was well seasoned

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Chicken kebab plate - white meat. Seasoned well

Asena Restaurant

Asena Restaurant

4.3(525 reviews)
5.0 mi
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10/10! Very cute small restaurant, with amazing atmosphere. Mufasa, who I assume was the owner, was…read moreour main server. I can tell how passionate he is about the food and he was proud we were trying new things. We went for a girls night and every person left satisfied and full. I had the salmon ravioli and chefs kiss! My friends love tiramisu, and I'm not a fan of it because I don't like coffee, but I had about four bites of it because I couldn't stop going back for more, I wish I ordered my own. I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu.

Lovely evening celebrating my son's graduation from SFSU!…read moreHis choice of venue and it did not disappoint! Everything was delicious from plate to plate. We started with apps, garlic toast with special Marinara, asparagus wrapped in Filo , beets sprinkled with feto. For dinner we shared the entrees family style which was a delight! Buscatini with chicken, eggplant and lamb, stipe bass with white sauce, palella with seafood. Bucatini and sauce was delicious. The chicken that topped it was a bit dry. Eggplant was good! The lamb was a bit gamey tasting. My son thought it was from New Zealand as their lamb taste is more prominent. Stripe bass with white sauce and veggies good! We wanted salmon but it was sold out. Palella was flavorful and enjoyable. Everything on this plate cooked just right! To continue the celebration we ate dessert! Crème brûlée, raspberry sorbet, chocolate crème. Delectable and hit the spot finish :-) Thank you Asena for capping off a beautiful day with tantalizing our tastebuds.

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Asena Restaurant - Housemade red spicy sauce.

Housemade red spicy sauce.

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