The food here is amazing!!! We're here for a convention and decided to stop by and we were not disappointed. I'll be coming here until the convention is over. Definitely try the shawarma and schnitzel. Amazing read more

Toco Grill - two trays of food on a table - Middle Eastern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Matt was AWESOME!!! Really down to earth and very knowledgeable about the food and offerings. I love to dine where people exhibit excellent customer service skills! I'm late posting and he may have moved back up north but I have him my word I would tell everyone about this spot! Everything was great and I've been back twice since my initial visit. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant it's awesome. I'm not even sure what I ate but Matt selected and it did not disappoint! read more

Came here for lunch. Man, is it small! There's probably something like 8 tables with 2 chairs on each. Not a lot of seating, but it was ok. I probably should have gotten the falafel (4.99), but I got the schwarma (8.99) instead. The schwarma is good, and it is nice to be able to stuff it yourself with whatever fixin's you want. But a part of me wanted it to be made for me with the veggies that would complement the sandwich well, not just whatever I thought. And it's a little expensive for a pita sandwich $9! I think Chow Baby on Ponce is $8 for all you can eat lunch! The spicy fries weren't spicy. I'll come back for the falafel.... but I might like falafel King at Emory better. read more

Very mediocre food served with a horrible attitude. The woman taking orders was very rude. I had never been to the establishment and even if the food was amazing I probably wouldn't return simply because of her. I ordered a shawarma pita with a spice level of 5/10. It was ok. Not good enough to return. I paid over $10 for a very mediocre pita and a bad attitude. I won't be back. read more

This was our second time ordering from Toco Grill. We wanted to go there today because it's Yom Ha'atzmaut and because we like to support our local economy, especially at these difficult times. We ordered take out. I had the falafel and we also ordered a couple of shawarma pitas and a kids meal. Overall our experience was positive. I will say that the falafel was a bit of a let down, it had no texture to it and the flavor tasted different from any other falafel I've had. The salad items are plentiful and it may just be my taste buds. The kids meal was a hit as were the shawarma pitas. We will definitely be back. Toco Grill thank you for being open and for being a kosher establishment. We know it's not easy to be in the restaurant industry right now and we appreciate you and look forward to additional visits! read more

Great food, great prices and very friendly staff. We came for a long weekend visit and randomly found this place for lunch. Cane back for dinner and drove 20 min from downtown, just to eat there again before heading home in the am. read more

$17 for just a sandwich no taziki sauce. Canned drinks for $2 food was very basic and dry. Wish I can go back in time and go somewhere else.

So I was told by K&M Auto to go over and see Matt at Pita Place. I wasn't familiar with the menu, so I asked him what's good. He said let me make you something, do you like dark meat chicken? I said yeah. OMG, incredible! (just like Matt's eyes) go see! read more

The food here is excellent. With each entree you get access to the salad bar which includes Israeli pickles, corn, pickled cabbage. I got a shawarma and grilled chicken in laffa wrap and it was delicious. The restaurant is a bit small and it was stuffy inside especially on a hot and humid day. But the food was very tasty and I would come back again read more

It's Sunday afternoon and I need a hangover fix. I wanted eat something other than pho as a "hangover remedy" and stumbled across Pita Palace while searching restaurants on Yelp's iPhone App. The reviews seemed solid and I wanted to try more Eastern European foods since discovering Sheik's Burritos & Kabobs (Piedmont Rd.) over the weekend. The restaurant is in a shopping center right across from Whole Foods on Lavista Rd. The sign is clearly visible from the road. Upon entering the place, we were greeted by a warm and friendly staff. The menu is above the register and simply laid out. Choose your serving size portion: Pita or Plate? Pita is simple and easy for on-the-go. Plate is a bountiful amount of good eats. Our party each ordered something different so we may nibble from each other. We ordered the Schwarma Plate, Kebob Pita, and Falafel Plate. I'd order lamb but it was absent from the menu :( All plate servings come with hummus and baba ghanoush and/or side of fries (regular or spicy). You may also stock up on their salad bar of raw marinated onions, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, shredded purple cabbage, kosher pickles, etc. The food was definitely on point and made the long drive in the rain definitely worthwhile. Between the three of us we spent a total of $50. Kinda pricey when you tack on the canned drinks (no refills), which were a necessity after eating mouthfuls of the spicy sauce that accompanied the hummus and baba ghanoush. read more

I'll do anything for good falafel. Well, maybe not anything. But I'll sure drive to a tiny strip mall on LaVista Road and squish into this cozy restaurant for the best falafel I've found in Atlanta. My wife and I are vegetarians so I can't comment on all the carnivorous delicacies, but if you get falafel, do the right thing and get the laffa, not the pita. You wouldn't wear a $5,000 suit to go cruising in a Ford Pinto, would you? Sure, it'll get you there but it's just not right. There's a salad bar with a ton of ways to dress it and the folks that work there are so nice they'll tell you about that thing you've never seen before and why you should try it. I've never been to Israel so I don't know a thing about authenticity. But I have a tongue and some particular tastebuds and the falafel at the Pita Palace has never let them down. read more

Horrible service. Rude dude at the cashier (Sunday evening) was quite condescending to me when I was trying to ask a question. Note that I am 100% middle eastern and I know that my question was legitimate. He made me feel so awkward so much so that I will never step in that place again. Also note that the "chef" was outside working on his car or something as we were going into the restaurant which is something I didn't like, especially that he wore a glove in his right hand only. I am not sure how clean this place is. Regarding the food, nothing special. Falafel is very spicy which is not how it is supposed to be. The shawarma has good traditional spices however it had a lot of thick connective tissue that I had to spit out while masticating. I also didn't like that the cashier dude is the one that shaves the shawarma off the shawarma thing and makes your sandwich. read more

Miggy D is on point- beware the hot stuff. I have taste buds of steel and they still shriveled a little when the counter guy let me taste a bite of the hot sauce. Make sure you get some on your pita though since it does bring some much needed heat. The falafel is zehr gut!! Their balls are a bit smaller than I'd like ("that's what she said") but they gave a good amount in the pita. Babaganoush was solid. So called spicy fries were perfectly cooked but were actually seasoned fries, nothing spicy about them. I wish pita palace had the same potatoes as Med. Grill but beggars can't be choosers. Best thing about this place, other than being Kosher, is the mini "salad" bar were you can make your pita the best or worst dressed. Some items include: banana peppers, marinated sliced onions with parsley, tomato and cuke salad, grilled eggplant, etc. read more

This place is my all time favorite (in atlanta!) for a nice authentic and kosher falafel and/or shwarma. If you go in on Tuesdays, they make the shwarmas(gyro) with lamb and cornish hen meat and that creates and absolutely TO DIE FOR combination packed into a pita, topped wtih their eggplant(Babaganoush) salad, hummus, and harisa(spelling?) spices. Be wary of the harisa as it will set all you leather tounges on fire. I'm cajun and this little piece of jewish pride has put me in my place!! oh yeah, they make some of the best baklava in all of Atlanta. The owner told me that its aged a couple weeks before being available for purchase so that makes the sweetness and nutty flavors for an excellent delight! cost is around $8 to $15 depending on what you want and how much you desire! read more

Mehhh let me go ahead and remove this from my bookmarked list. Staff reading this: please work on your customer service skills. I came in as a first timer and indicated that to the cashier, Rami(spelling?)-guy with the red hair. Cashier seemed very unwelcoming and like he was ready to go home. When asked about products he was very short and unsure at times. I ended up getting a laffa with grilled chicken and some fries. My meal was ok, nothing spectacular, this establishment get extra points on their salad bar which is filling but that is about it. read more

"Hello my friends!" That was the first thing I heard when I stepped through the door. I loved this place. The atmosphere is that of a quaint small town deli, and everyone inside was polite and smiling. The food was awesome. I'm not too familiar with middle eastern food, so when my friend recommended the shwarma, I thought it best not to protest. It was delicious; tasty meat, spicy sauce, and whatever toppings you want to put on it (I was advised to use pickles and onions, and boy was it good). The spicy fries reminded me of a nicer version of Checkers fries. Super good. Try it, now! read more

Went there at 2:30 tries to order a falafel, they were out of swarma which is odd but okay. He said he had chicken, falafel and something else so I opted for the chicken. The salad bar was a bit sparse but I tried to get what I could. He comes back 5 min later after running my transactions and was like no chicken.... no chicken?! The moral story is get there early. read more

Y'all, the Palace is amazing. I keep wanting to try the shwarma because it looks amazing on its spit, but the falafel gets me every time.The veggie bar alone is enough to make a meal of, with fried eggplant, pita croutons, diced cucumber, tomatoes, onions, cabbage, slaw, pickles. If you're looking for an awesome inexpensive meal and don't care for falafel, just get a veggie pita and you'll get hummus, baba banoush, and whatever you want from the bar that will fit inside the bread. But in my opinion, their fresh, delicious falafel for less than $5 is a meal that cannot be beat. The fries are also delicious, with or without the spicy seasoning. I like my falafel pita sandwich with hummus and baba, and medium spicy. They'll ask you what you want each step of the way. If you dine in, they'll give you your food to sit and you come back to pay at the end. Seating is pretty tight though, so I almost always choose to take it away and eat it at work or home. Plus then there's less embarrassment from diving face-first into the sandwich. read more

There are really, really good vibes coming from this place. The owner is a really sweet guy. He channels his warmth into everything he serves, but it doesn't hurt that he's an excellent cook. The falafel here is probably the best in the city--they are garlicky and crispy, but not oily at all. Very well executed, and a great vegetarian option. As wonderful as the falafel is, I am always seduced by the shwarma. To the uninitiated, shwarma is marinated chicken, cooked slowly on a spit until It's completely succulent, whereupon slivers of the meat are stuffed into a fresh pita. The shwarma forms some kind of a synergy with the delicious hummus, tahini, and optional fresh, homemade hot sauce (it's called "harif" in Hebrew--this is the real deal. Timid American palates get the smoky baba ganoush instead). Last time I went I actually noticed two types of harif: North African-style, made from fresh red chilis, and Yemeni-style, made from green chilis. Get both if you dare. Where this place really, really shines, though, are the virtually unlimited salads and toppings you can put on your sandwich/platter. My favorites include the chopped, fried eggplant, which goes great with the creamy tahini (sesame-based) sauce, pickled peppers, and the requisite tomato and cucumber salad that cools off your sandwich and gives it a nice crunch. Last time I tried the mango-vinegar sauce, an Iraqi speciality, and it was great. You can really go crazy here. Though the portions are generous, some friends of mine have wondered about the prices. They are slightly higher than what you might expect because this place is kosher, which means it conforms to very strict rules about the quality and origin of the meat it serves, and it is continually and rigorously monitored by kosher authorities. Point being, if Sarah Palin had been vetted anywhere near this seriously, she would not have a show on Fox News right now. This is truly a palace for the pita. read more

I don't know what they do to make their grilled chicken taste so good. Love a grilled chicken pita with baba, hummus, and "a leetle bit of spicy"! It is rather pricey, I think close to $8.50 for a sandwich, but they are delicious so I fork it over willingly now and then. read more

It seems like the entire concept of this restaurant must revolve around Scoutmob, because without it, this would be the most overpriced, yet flavorless pita I've ever had. If you use the scoutmob to get 50% off here, you are probably getting an average deal at best. If you are not using a scoutmob, you are getting ripped off and throwing money into a garbage disposal would probably be an equally good investment. None of the ingredients were authentic or tasted very good. This place is just not worth returning to. read more

Not-so-good: Prices are ridiculous (not a good thing) Never quite know when they're open The pita they choose is a little bit dry The hummus in the falafel sandwich is given to you sparingly Good: The falafel is tasty Service is fast and friendly Overall, I paid $5.45 for a decent falafel/hummus sandwich. But then I asked about another type of sandwich another lady was getting, which was their 'laffa' sandwich; about the size of a Chipotle burrito...but their laffa sandwich size is $8.99 for a regular falafel (whereas a Chipotle is $6.37); $8.99 is a bit too expensive for what I consider a better serving size for me... The quality of the ingredients is fine; nothing to complain about. The salad topping bar is a nice touch though it's become standard at many falafel locations. read more

Having grown up in South Florida, I have always had access to delicious kosher Israeli style food. Check out Sunrise Pita off Pine Island Rd in Sunrise, FL to see what I mean! Now that I'm in Atlanta, the pickings are slim. When I first heard about Pita Palace, I was a bit skeptical. I'm especially picky when it comes to shawarma. But alas, I decided to give it a try because my hankering for this Middle Eastern delight was overwhelming. I walked in and was surprised to hear Hebrew being spoken. Not something I'm used to here in Atlanta. But this looked promising. If Israelis eat here, it must be good stuff. The place was quite..run down to say the least. The shawarma spit stares right at you and doesn't look all that pretty. I glanced over to the city's health rating of this resto and saw an 86...not quite the 100% that is seen on the Yelp! pics. This was alarming as kosher establishments should normally be super clean to keep their kashrut certificate. I ordered a chicken shawarma pita, some fries and a sparkling water. While I waited, I helped myself to their minuscule salad bar. No half sour pickles. Hmmm...no bueno. After about 15 minutes, I received my order (which I took to go). Although the taste was decent, it wasn't as good as I'm used to. It just wasn't fresh. The hummus in my pita lacked flavor. The chicken was ... mediocre. The fries were okay. Overall, C- food. I can see why this place is successful amongst the Jewish community. It's one of the few establishments that offer kosher options. I'll probably go again since it's all that's around. But if something better comes along, I may never set foot here again. read more

Tired of the same ole stuff for lunch, a coworker and I decided on this Pita Place and it's a gem of a find. The accent, the yarmulke, and the friendly demeanor of the owner ("welcome my friend" was his standard greeting) added to the middle eastern authenticity of this strip mall based restaurant. I mean, I could've been in Tel Aviv having this delicious kosher meal surrounded by people speaking Yiddish. It appeared that we were the only goys in the place. I order the schwarma platter which was moist, appropriately oiled and seasoned excellently accompanied with fries that were crisp and the hummus and baba ghanoush was tasty. Be careful, if you ask for the spicy accompaniment, you will get SPICY accompaniment. Delicious. My coworker got the pita and loved it. Busy place during the lunch hour. Tight spaces in this small place. But you see why it has a steady following. read more

It was terrific value for money and the staff were as friendly as can be. Endless salads and soft drinks; one plate enough for two diners. Highly recommended. read more

The food is still very good here (HOW do they make that awesome eggplant? HOW?) but here is a tip for the affable owner guy --- He takes the order when you walk in, you get your food and eat (or get it to go), then pay at the end. He needs to charge you at the beginning when he takes the order, that way it will help alleviate the congestion at the counter and "salad bar" and keep people moving, rather than standing around, clogging up the entrance and space to the cashier. That's all... read more

This used to be one of my favorite places in town. Super friendly staff and amazing schwarma. Went last week and my goodness had it changed! Staff was not nearly as friendly and served out of by me being there. The chicken schwarma was almost inedible. So much fat on the meat, bad tasting, did not give much hummus. My friend ordered falafel and it was just average as well. Nee management or ownership can be good and bad. In this case it is terrible and I'm very disappointed. read more

I love felafel here and its the only thing I eat here at this place. Beware of the spicy stuff. I he says its spicy, believe him and don't commit the same mistake I did. Definitely, have some hummus and babba ganush on your pita plus depending on your taste, pick from the assortment of veggies for your felafel. read more

I am from New York and come to Atlanta twice a year In need of kosher food for dinner after my trade show. I used to switch it up and go to the three kosher restaurants here each night but the new menu and management is fantastic. I came here every night on my trip this month. You won't be disappointed. Great variety and good quality food. read more

Pita Palace is da bomb, yo! No, seriously, I totally enjoyed the food here. I have been searching for good schwarma in Atlanta for about 6 years now, and Pita Palace has satiated this need of mine. The actual space is pretty lacking, don't go there for a date on anything, but the schwarma is soo good! The pitas are a little on the expensive side (about $9), but they don't scrimp on the meat, and they add hummus, baba ganoush, and whatever else you want to it. I can't wait to go back and try the falfalel! read more

My fiancé has been talking about this place as long as I've known him, but every time we tried to go they were closed. Since we love way out in the burbs, we'd always try to make a trip here when we knew we'd be nearby. So we knew they were closed Saturdays (probably the easiest day for us to get there), but found out the hard way that they also close at 3 on Fridays. So today, Sunday, we finally made it to Pita Palace. I was 100% sure upon walking in that my fiancé had wayyy over-hyped the place. Not because it's a hole in the wall (I rather like holes), but because he seriously talked about it so much in the past year and a half - and even more today, as he salivated every single time he said "Pita Palace", which was no less than 800 times. Because of his over-hype I was fairly prepared to be disappointed. Just being honest. But it was actually really, really good. First, the service was spectacular. I don't honestly know how it could have been better. It was friendly and genuine and not rushing. I like that. We both got the shawarma pita and after I loaded it with pickles, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions it was pretty damn delicious. I also got 2 falafel on the side just so I could try them. Generally I find falafel to be rather flavorless and boring, but after having some super amazing falafel in Chicago a couple weeks ago I have found myself wanting to try then wherever I go. These were GOOD. Not amazing, not best or worst I've had, but pretty good. We each got a bottle of water. And then we got a container of hummus to go. The very nice guy working have us a container of pita chips to go with the hummus, which I thought was very nice. In the end - we were FULL (and I didn't even come close to finishing mine) and it set us back only $28. Probably not what most people would consider cheap, but not expensive either. We've had more expensive meals we didn't enjoy as much and less expensive meals I enjoyed more. So all in all we were fine with the price. read more

The shawarma was TO DIE FOR. I ate there earlier this week and I can't get that pita outta my head. I'm going back again today. I haven't tried the falafel but I can't imagine this place disappointing. The service was INCREDIBLE. The guy behind the counter is super friendly and let us eat before making us to pay. He said with a smile, "Just enjoy your food and pay later." You just don't get that kind of service in very many places these days. It is on the pricey side, but well worth it when you know you are getting Kosher food--the equivalent of hormone free, organic, humanely treated animals, etc. Try it, you won't regret it. read more

By far the best Israeli-style falafel and shawarma in the Atlanta area. I lived in Israel for a few months, and Pita Palace is on par with the best I had there - in particular a delicious little stand outside the Be'er Sheva bus station. Both the falafel and the shawarma are perfectly seasoned and cooked. Then they have all of the Israeli-style toppings, and let you get as much of each as you want. Get a falafel pita or laffa topped French fries, hummus, spicy sauce, Israeli salad and cabbage for the authentic Israeli experience. Be warned that the spicy sauce packs a punch. A downside (or a bonus for kosher people) is that they're closed from Friday late afternoon until Sunday for Shabbat. Flashbacks to Israeli where we could never find a place to eat on Saturday. Also, if you're looking for Lebanese style (thicker bigger pita, wrapped instead of stuffed, tomatoes/pickles/tahini, and sides like spinach pie), you won't find it here. Try Mediterranean Bakery in Chamblee. read more

The woman at the cash register was very rude when my friend and I had questions about the menu. We ended up ordering 2 chicken pitas and large fries to share. The pita was ok, if small and pricy. The chicken was dry, and the salad bar was underwhelming. They forgot about our fries until we asked for them again. The man who I'm guessing was the cook brought them out to us and seemed much friendlier than the woman. The fries were fine, nothing special. The biggest reason for the low score were the roaches. Yes. Roaches. 5 of them just in the 30 minutes we were there. Who knows how many are in the kitchen if there are so many in the dining space. I'm shocked no one else has mentioned them. All in all, my friend and I left severally disappointed and grossed out. read more

Indigestion. Enough said. I took my bff and bro to Pita Palace for lunch on Xmas for a taste of Israel and we were expecting fresh, scrumptious Middle Eastern food, but instead we got that infamous bridal store scene in Bridesmaids. I seriously wish I could give this place zero stars. We also saw a gigantic bug in the Jerusalem salad. And my brother's shwarma laffa was cold. I think PP needs to pull it together. The spicy fries were at least edible. Pricing sucks--you gotta use your scoutmob. Sure, a laffa is a ton of food, but is it worth the lack of freshness? I went with the falafel laffa which was good to eat at the time but made me feel so gnarly afterwards. I think we here in Atlanta have a dearth of good, quick Middle Eastern--so unless anyone has a good suggestion, I'm veering away! Perhaps they were just having an off day... But we had such an unacceptably unpleasant experience. The service was good, but if the goods need servicing in the palatability department, none of that matters. Standby. read more

The food was not bad but nothing to write home about. The Tahini was terrible! A mix between sand and glue. Getting our food was sooooo slow. Entirely much too slow to get our food and there was only one couple in the restaurant. No ice for your drinks, no air conditioning made for a one star for me. However, the owner was very nice and friendly. read more

This place was ok. I went here with the scout mob. I tried the falafels. I've had better falafels. It was bland on the inside. I should try making falafels to see how hard it is. It's cool because you can choose your spice level. The place is small, but quaint. I was kinda confused if the salad bar was complementary or not. I would come back here to try their meat items, but I wasn't impressed by the falafels. Service was good too. read more

The falafel wrap is delicious and huge! Enough for 1.5- 2 meals. The ingredients on the salad bar are incredible and it's so nice they let you have unlimited access! The eggplant and pickles were my favorite. Parking can be tricky and the inside is small, but there are a few tables on a side patio. Wonderful, friendly customer service. read more

I've developed an problem: an addiction to Pita Palace. Perhaps it's just a tad over priced for the quantity of food. Perhaps the shawarma is a little greasy. But will that keep me from getting my Pita Palace fix? No. My typical lunch at the Pita Palace consists of one shawarma, priced at $9.99. I'm always greeted when I walk in the door "Hello, my friend!" and a farewell when I leave "have a good day, buddy". The shawarma is prepared fresh to order- literally, the meat is shaved off the spit as I wait. I'm asked a two part question: "babba and spicy"? To which I always answer yes- and you should too. Next, I'm asked to stuff my shawarma with whatever salad items are available. I typically go for the fresh and flavorful tomatoes and cucumbers as well as some purple cabbage. Today I also added some deliciously spicy white onions. I also tried the Tuesday special Cornish hen shawarma, which I found to be equally as delicious as the usual. After a wrapping in foil, I'm handed back a handful of warm comforting lunch just waiting to be devoured. One shawarma, $10 and I'm stuffed and happy. So very, very worth it. read more

Pretty much the best Pita I've ever had. And I've had quite a few. On multiple continents. The Shwarma sells out regularly so get there early if you want in. Fully kosher (which means no yogurt sauce for those of you who don't know). But substitute the baba ganoush and you won't even miss it. Apparently this place has been here for 11 years, dunno how I've missed it all this time but I'll DEFINITELY be back. read more