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    Tripoli's

    4.0 (293 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Table side 6/2025
    Sabrina S.

    3.5 Made a reservation ahead of time and met a group of our friends here for dinner. Nice modern clean establishment located in a strip mall, where parking can get quite busy. Menu had some interesting tasty dishes that were very reasonable. Note that it is a dry establishment where no alcohol is served. Service was very slow- It took awhile for our server to greet us (he did apologize) and take our drink and food orders. Food took a bit long to come out of the kitchen, as well as flagging someone down to pay our bill. My mocktail- oum kalthoum- quite floral in flavor with heavy notes of rose. Refreshing, but don't think I would order it again. My dinner- Tunisian chicken rice bowl sans rice, lettuce instead. Chicken was tasty and had a slight kick, but the bowl lacked the grilled veggies that I had hoped for. So, I ordered Arabic salata which was an extra $7.50 for diced cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes. Beef kofta kebab plate- per my hubby- great flavors, beef juicy. Portion size could be a little bigger. Great ambience, tasty food, service slow. Military discount offered.

    David J.

    Decided to stop in just to try out something different. We left satisfied, we asked the server to surprise us and he brought out Libyan couscous. My friend and I enjoyed it, I'd say it wasn't anything wildly flavorful per se but it was good. We ordered two pomegranate limonadas and they were incredibly sweet and I have a very big sweet tooth. Besides that our server was very nice and friendly, although slow at times. The place was decorated very beautifully and had a slight upscale vibe. I will be returning simply to try their Lamburger which sounds absolutely delicious! I will update my review then!

    Menu July 2025
    Diana G.

    I really enjoyed this place. Food was great. Our waitress was excellent. They have many options on their menu. They also have baked goods, coffee and tea. We went for lunch, but I want to return for just a hot beverage and a baked good one day. For lunch, I had the chickpea salad with the zaatar manakeesh. This is a cheese flatbread with zaatar spices. The chickpea salad is a good portion for being the half portion. It comes on a bed of arugula with chickpeas, red peppers, and feta. It is topped with a lemon herb vinaigrette. For dessert I had a small pastry with date. I don't remember what it was called, but it is one of their baked items. It reminded me of a fig newton. I did try their rose tea. I love rose flavored drinks. It was good, but a bit sweet for my liking. The restaurant is very pretty and it has a good amount of seating. Parking is available on site we shared with the other businesses.

    Couscous
    Liz B.

    Recent visit to Tripoli's. It took 10 minutes to be visited by waitress when there was only ONE other table occupied; it felt awkward and we almost left. However, we started off with chickpea salad appetizer. It was good but there was way TOO MUCH lettuce cut in big strips. Dressing was very light. Ordered a Tunisian chicken schwarma; it was good but a bit spicy. The Tbahij (Libyan ratatouille) was delicious with eggplant and potatoes and other veggies. Asked the waitress if I could use the points I earned but she said she didn't know how. Interesting that I keep getting text messages about how many points I have earned. Oh well... (BTW, another patron commented on a bowl she ordered that lacked grilled vegetables ... just like one I received at an earlier time and in which I was chastised by the owner for not sending it back.)

    Falafel rice bowl
    Yliana S.

    Wonderful restaurant. The service was a bit spotty but everyone was kind. The food was delicious, I only wished the falafel wasn't as dry. Presentation was phenomenal, especially the pot of tea!! Vegan-friendly restaurant, at least 4-5 options. Not many people there on a Sunday night so it was quiet with a relaxing ambiance.

    Pastries

    Some restaurants feed you. Tripoli's transports you. From the moment you walk in, the space does something to you -- warm lighting, tufted banquettes, burgundy velvet chairs with gold legs, and a ceiling panel with intricate geometric lattice work straight out of a Moroccan riad. It doesn't feel like a strip mall restaurant. It feels intentional. The pastry case alone deserves its own review. Piped butter cookies, rose-dotted squares dusted with cardamom, delicate filled rolls -- it's the kind of display that makes you order dessert before you've even sat down. And then the food. The chicken shawarma bowl is not playing around -- seasoned chicken, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, creamy garlic sauce over a bed of greens, finished with cracked pepper. Every bite is layered and bold. The kind of meal that makes you pause mid-fork and just appreciate it. What sets Tripoli's apart isn't just the food or the ambiance. It's that the whole experience feels curated. Like someone who actually loves this culture built this place and meant every single detail. San Antonio has been sleeping on this gem. Wake up!!

    Anang M.

    Food: 3/5 - wife and I stopped by to check the place out as we were in the mood for something middle eastern or Mediterranean cuisine. We got an order of falafel to share, wife got the chicken shawarma plate and I ordered the gyros. The falafels were tasty though we felt the chickpeas were grainy and dense. But flavor was good. You get 5 to an order. My gryo was tasty though I felt the tzatziki was more a labneh but still filling and good. My wife felt her chicken shawarma was too wet - almost like the chicken was cooked in a gravy instead of on a spit. Odd. She enjoyed the chicken but not something we would order again. Ambience: 3/5. Nice decor though the music needs to be not as loud. Clean and well decorated. Service: 3/5 the young man waiting on us was polite and checked up on us way too often. But - never asked if he could refill my wife's iced tea. Instead kept asking if he could get us anything else though the iced tea glass was clearly visible to anyone. All in all - was a decent experience but not likely to return.

    The most delicious hummus
    Cyndi A.

    10/10 on authentic Mediterranean food, top notch service and the most relaxing ambiance. I was blown away initially by the decor. The freshly made hummus, rice bowls and lattes were all delicious and well crafted. The owner and our server Mars were extremely professional and helpful by providing insight to the dishes served. If you're looking for authenticity, then you have found it.

    Falafel bowl (no cauliflower)
    Hamsterdance 1.

    Really good food! The service was wonderful and our server was sweet. They were our of cauliflower for my falafel bowl but replaced it with extra falafel which was fantastic! Chill vibes and wonderful food!

    Limonada (Strawberry)
    Kalia A.

    Today, I didn't receive the usual service, but it wasn't bad. However, the music was a bit too loud for my liking, and I was hoping for a more relaxing dinner. One thing I can always count on is the food being delicious and fresh. The owner is consistently kind and welcoming, and my food came out promptly. I also enjoyed a glass of Moroccan mint tea, which was a lovely way to end my meal. This time, I tried the lamb kebab and the strawberry limonada, both of which I rate five out of five. As always, I will be returning!

    Hummus garlic
    Michelle L.

    Picked this restaurant based on Yelp reviews and it was a winner. Welcoming and comfortable decor, suitable for casual dining, a date night, or a group dinner. The takeout seemed popular as well. Started with garlic hummus, a nice portion, and the warm fresh pitas were tasty. For the entree went with the chicken swarma plate with Mediterranean salad. The chicken was perfect, nicely seasoned, and not overcooked. Slightly disappointed at the vegetable portion, only had 1 slice of zucchini but the bell peppers were perfectly grilled. Service was good and drink refills were offered in a timely fashion. Looking forward to returning to try other menu items.

    Chicken Shawarma Wrap
    Morgan M.

    Came here for lunch. One waiter, one barista, and a cook. There was a lady who I believe her and her husband own this place. She was sitting having tea on a coach and a six year old was running through the kitchen and back to her. The music seemed loud. Loud to me- it was hard to talk with my friend. I ordered the shawarma wrap- the chicken was cooked in a gravy. I've not had that cooked like that before. It had a good flavor but it was a mess to eat! The falafels were dry. I thought the French fries were good. The flavor of the shawarma was good but I'm not sure I would go back.

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    Do they still have the lunch buffet and how much does it cost?

    Hello friend. We no longer have a lunch buffet. We did away with that many years ago and transferred to plated service. We hope you’ll be able to make a visit soon and see what we have going on now.

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