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    Tio’s Mediterranean Grill

    4.8 (532 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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

    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.

    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

    Veggie sampler
    Tim H.

    5 stars. Fully deserved. Ordered via doordash for pickup. Food was ready per estimated time. Ordered the lamb kebab $24 and veggie sampler $16. Price are the same in store vs doordash. They accommodated every special instruction/request I wrote. Kudos for that. Veggie sampler was delicious and came with pita bread. Hummus, babaganoush, falafels, salad were all excellent. I substituted the tabouli. I generally don't care for falafels but these were really good. Lamb kebab pieces were perfectly cooked, generous portion, high quality, no chewy inedible pieces at all. Yellow rice was fluffy. Salad was fresh. Small/medium sized restaurant. Indoor seating only Overall, very good food, reasonably priced, generous portions, good service. You would never expect it due to the location, but one of the best in the bay

    Baklava ($7)
    Cyn K.

    Overview: Great Mediterranean food, nice service, no complaints at all ---- Lamb Kebab ($22): - choice of white or yellow saffron rice - choice of salad or fries - filling portion - lamb has great flavor and juicy - they ask you how well done you want the meat cooked Baklava ($7): - sweet and delicious - crunchy phyllo - pistachio and the date syrup were perfect ---- Notes: - lots of inside seating - parking can be a bit tough, there's also metered parking - nice and quiet ambiance, able to hear conversations easy - the service was quick and friendly - checked up on us during the meal ---- Overall: a great Mediterranean restaurant, a bit expensive but worth it, lamb and baklava are so delicious

    Chicken and beef kabob
    Chelsea C.

    I was skeptical at first when I saw the 4.9 star rating of Tio's. But was I wrong! The food quality really lived up to the hype. I ordered the chicken and beef kabob entree and both meats were extremely tasty and moist. Our waiter checked in on us multiple times during our meal which was much appreciated. I hope to come again soon

    Lisa N.

    We order Tio's on DoorDash from time to time, and it has never disappointed! We usually get the chicken shawarma, but this time I decided to try the falafel, and I'm so glad I did. I think I might have liked it even more! I also really appreciate how nicely everything is packaged. The fries are always still crispy when they arrive, and the sauces are free, which is such a nice touch. Tio's is definitely going to be a staple in our DoorDash rotation.

    Turkish coffee
    Nasser S.

    I wanted to go here because the food look authentic and delicious and they had a 5 star review score. They did not disappoint. This is a true 5 star experience. I am middle eastern and I know good falafel and this is the closest I have had in recent years to what I consider authentic falafel. Both the chicken and beef kabobs were so tender and juicy and delicious, if I could eat them everyday I would. I wasn't crazy about the mango drink but I love mango and always have to atleast try everything mango. Listen if you haven't tried this place please do yourself a favor and go try them out. You won't be disappointed. I truly love this place and can't wait to go back when I'm in town.

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    Oaktown Kabobs

    Oaktown Kabobs

    4.8(45 reviews)
    1.1 miEast Oakland

    This place has popped up on Yelp for me a few times, so when I was craving Afghan food I decided to…read moregive it a try. I placed an online order for lamb kabob and chapli, but shortly after I got a call from (I'm guessing) the owner letting me know they were out of chapli. I switched to the tikkah kabob instead. The restaurant is in a pretty sketchy area, but the owner was very nice and welcoming when I picked up my order. The portions were generous with plenty of meat and rice. I did notice that some Yelp photos showed a salad included, but mine didn't come with one. I think the meal could really use some greens to balance out the heaviness of the meat, rice, and pita. The tikkah was a little on the salty side, but the lamb was good. The highlight for me was the green sauce which tasted fresh, citrusy, and cilantro-based. My partner loved it too. The pita bread, however, didn't come with any sauce. I wish it had something like hummus or a yogurt dip to go with it. If I go back, I'd want to try the chapli. Overall, it was solid but not a spot I'd make my regular since I can usually find Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food under $20 that comes with meat, rice, and salad included. Here, it looks like they charge $5 extra for a salad, and factoring in the location, I don't think I would pay that.

    Holy hole in the wall!!! If you are looking for a delicious hole in the wall place to grab some…read moreamazing food - this is the place for you! We needed a place to grab food with our kids post-zoo trip and this hit the spot in every way. How does this place have so few reviews?! Extremely unassuming exterior, but we were very pleasantly surprised it had 5 parking spots attached to the building. Only one table inside plus two window seat areas, but it was very clean and inviting. The staff was friendly, helpful and were SO nice to our 2 and 4yo. Majority of the menu has zero spiciness which was great for our kids who still only aspire to like spicy. They had a couple takeout orders picked up while we were there but no other dine in folks (this was 6-7p on a Saturday). -pita + hummus - this is when I knew we were in for a treat. We got this as a starter to help tie hangry kids over, but hoooo boy. The pita was amazing and the hummus spices were so good. If my 4yo hadn't loved it so much I probably would've eaten it all myself before the other dishes showed up. - lamb shank was truly fall off the bone meltingly amazing. The sauce was also so good. My 4yo couldn't get enough! It came with a full plate of flavorful spiced basmati rice that my 2yo ate by the handful + perfectly crisp fresh salad. The amazing salad dressing meant I couldn't help but eat most of it... which is saying something because I'm usually averse to cucumbers. - combo kebab with chicken and steak was well cooked, moist and not dry. Our 4yo also gave the chicken a thumbs up too. While we live far away in South Bay, we will definitely be back again next zoo visit. Highly recommend as dine in or take out! Looking forward to trying more dishes next visit, maybe a dessert too!

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    Ghazni Afghan Kabobs

    Ghazni Afghan Kabobs

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$
    Halal
    Catering service

    I would define the food here as delicious "home cooking," made with love. Where they shine is…read moreexecution. Everything was fresh, tasty, and prepared exceptionally well. My go-to is the triple kebab (which you can customize), and I'm partial to their shami (ground beef), chicken, and chapli (beef patty). The meat is succulent and incredibly well-seasoned, with the shami being a standout...definitely the kind of dish you don't judge by its cover! This dish is served on a bed of rice and small salad. The rice is cooked well. I have also tried several of their appetizers, and my favorites are the samosas and borani banjan (eggplant), though the bolani are also great, and the serving size is enough to feed a small army. The samosas are a nice departure from traditional samosas I am accustomed to, especially at India restaurants. The ones here are large, flatter (almost like an empanada), and not the slightest bit greasy. You can tell they make these fresh. The banjan have a nice acidity and a tasty cream/tomato sauce they are tossed within. The bolani can be prepared with either leeks or potatoes (or ask for a combo!) and are served with a cream dipping sauce. I feel that everything here is a good value, with the triple kebab coming in at $25, and the appetizers all coming in at $10-$15. You will not leave hungry.

    I really wanted to love Ghazni's but it just didn't hit the spot for me. The parking on the site of…read morethe building is extremely convenient. The inside from my guess seats about 40 people max but seems that they may receive more takeout orders. I appreciated the chicken serving on the Grilled Chicken Salad but, there was definitely not enough greens. I also feel that red onion would've leveled up the salad. The chicken was not dry at all. The beef kabob was tasty however, the meat serving sizes for the kabob plate was quite small.

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    Falafel Flare - Menu

    Falafel Flare

    4.6(518 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Grab-and-go

    I've going their since 2024, I highly recommend this place in Hayward CA. Parking is very…read moreaccessible. The food quality is amazing and I like that is Halal. I love their cheeseburger, fries and buffalo wings and their chicken, Gyro wrap.

    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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    Zenti Bistro - Breakfast chorizo scramble

    Zenti Bistro

    4.2(55 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I was looking for a breakfast spot to grab food for my partner and me before heading to work, and…read moreI'm so glad I stopped here. As soon as I walked in, Tina welcomed me at the register and made me feel instantly comfortable. I ordered the veggie scramble, avocado toast, a Red Eye coffee, and an iced hazelnut coffee. Tina even asked if I was new to the area (apparently I gave off new-neighbor energy ). After I shared that I had recently moved nearby, she gave me a lovely rundown of the business and the services they offer. It's very clearly a community hub, a place where organizations and regulars can gather and even host events. The food came out quickly, and Tina made sure I had everything I needed before I left. While waiting, I noticed locals and repeat customers coming in and genuinely connecting with one another, which was really nice to see. Great service, welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sense of community. I'll definitely be back!

    I haven't written a Yelp review in many, many years. The last time I was active on Yelp? My now-18…read moreyear old son looked like the chubby cheeked guy in my profile pic. All of that to say that the sandwich I just had from Zenti was so amazing that I had to write a review immediately. It was in a surprise bag from Too Good to Go, so it wasn't even something I chose. The very friendly woman handed me a bag with a meatloaf sandwich, a blueberry muffin, and a very ripe banana. The banana will be frozen for smoothies or banana bread and the tasty muffin went to my daughter. But that sandwich... Perfectly cooked meatloaf on white, lightly toasted bread with a smear of mayo and a little cranberry sauce with lettuce and tomato. Not much to look at, honestly. But omg one bite and I was in heaven. This was the best meatloaf I've ever had, hands down. I make a pretty decent one myself, but this shit was next level. I tried to save half because I wanted my husband to be able to try it, but I just couldn't stay away from the damn thing lol. Unfortunately, I think it was a special so they don't always have it. Get it if they have it! And I'll be back to try other stuff for sure.

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    Zenti Bistro - Lots of different food to choose from.

    Lots of different food to choose from.

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    Biscuits and Bacon Gravy platter

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    Asena Restaurant

    Asena Restaurant

    4.3(519 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$$

    Went to Asena to celebrate my sister's bday. We had a large group (9 people) and they set us up in…read morea great spot in the back. This place definitely is popular and got crowded even though it was a Thursday evening. Our waiter and all the staff were very attentive. I ordered the paella and, boy, was it delicious! Lots of mussels, chicken, sausage and shrimp and the rice was so flavorful. My family also enjoyed their dishes. For dessert, I ordered the panna cotta with caramel. It was sweet and the texture was very creamy. They brought out a slice of tiramisu on the house for my sis' bday. We all tried some and it was definitely one of my faves. I would definitely go again.

    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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    Special ribeye

    Asena Restaurant - Nice outdoor eating space

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    Nice outdoor eating space

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