Updating my review after giving Aba a second chance about nine months later…read more I'm honestly really glad I came back. This time we went in knowing exactly what we liked from our first visit and focused on sharing appetizers, which ended up being the move. We ordered several dishes for the table and left completely full and happy. The whipped feta is still a must-order and every bit as good as I remembered. The Greek village salad was fresh and delicious, and the hummus was also great. The biggest surprise for me was the falafel. As an Arab, I'm usually pretty skeptical when restaurants outside of Middle Eastern spots serve falafel because it rarely lives up to expectations. Aba absolutely nailed it. It was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and one of my favorite dishes of the meal. We sat outside this time, which made for a really nice atmosphere. The service was also a huge improvement from my first experience. Even though the restaurant was busy, our waitress was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. I'm happy to say my opinion has completely changed since my first visit. Giving Aba another chance was definitely worth it, and it has officially earned a spot on my Austin rotation whenever I'm in town.

4/5 Stars Overall,…read morewe had a great experience at Aba. The atmosphere is beautiful and makes for a great night out. The beef tenderloin kebab and steak frites were both excellent, and the whipped feta was easily our favorite dish--definitely a must-order. My only complaint is that some of the portions felt small for the price. The Greek Village Salad wasn't worth it in my opinion; for about $20, it was mostly large chunks of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and feta. Parking on South Congress can also be a bit of a hassle. Overall, the food and ambiance were great. I'd come back, but I wouldn't be rushing to do so.

I was looking at places close to me and found this food truck on google maps. It was close and…read morelooked good, so I called in an order and was told it would take 25 minutes. When I arrived at the address, it was 3 food trucks, thinking it was one of them, I knocked and nothing. I called the truck back and he told me they moved addresses and google wont change it. He gave me the correct address- an additional 15 minutes away and said "everyone knows our new address", I'm not sure who "everyone" is. How are you supposed to get new customers?! When I arrived at the truck, the guy did not apologize or make me feel any better. He wasn't nice or welcoming and kept blaming it on google. HE SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME OVER THE PHONE! When I got home, I was pleasantly surprised by the chicken plate. The chicken was great, rice was flavorful and the side salad with the lemon vinaigrette was a huge plus. However, the hummus was very nutty and the pita bread was flat and not warm. The correct address is in yelp, not google or Apple Maps!

This is located in a cute little food truck park. The people are very nice. I got the falafel plate…read moreand we also got the beef kebab plate. I love a good mediterranean salad but this place's dressing wasn't it for me. The beef kebab was very well seasoned and the rice is very yummy. I think I've been blessed with having good mediterranean food so this was just okay in my opinion. The pita was dry and the falafel was too big and mushy inside with not enough flavoring/seasoning. I also would have liked the falafel plate to have rice instead of fries simply because the rice was so good and the fries were so lack luster. Overall this is a very average place but perhaps I ordered poorly.

Checked the place out based on Yelp reviews and was absolutely floored. Clean space, friendly…read morestaff, quick service, and excellent food! We ordered the half order falafel with hummus, mint lemonade, lamb kabob platter, and beef kabob platter. Everything but the salad came in large Texas style portions. I requested the beef be cooked to medium and the temperature was perfect. Tips: Substitute the tahini in the kabob platters for tzatziki and request garlic sauce on the side. The garlic sauce enhances the flavor of rice.

Food is very good, service not so good... I can tell people…read morecome for the food alone. The place is nice and has a nice layout. However, I'll think about coming here again because I didn't feel a good vibe with the service. We had to go look for someone to show us the table even though the place was empty for early lunch. Then, to get drinks or even the order was a problem. It took so much longer than usual. Our waitress was rude, and seemed bothered that we showed up. Then someone else came as the waitress and she was preoccupied with other tables and barely checked on us. A regular lunch which would've been one hour became almost two because of the lack of service. My friend had to stand and look for someone to give us a box to take out the good we couldn't eat because it was getting late and also to get the check because No one came in to check on us at all. It was almost like pulling teeth to get a regular service let alone good service. Again, the food was really good, and that alone was the only positive.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this restaurant that is apart of a gas station but I was…read morethoroughly impressed with their food. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful. Portion size was respectable and facility was super clean. Everyone was really helpful and I'll definitely be back again

From the owner: Offer a wide range of fresh, high-quality ingredients that allow customers to build their own…read morecustom bowls and pita wraps. This customization ensures that every customer gets exactly what they want. Provide a diverse menu with options for various palates.

good food, quick service, and right next to a small convenience store so you can get snacks and…read moredrinks

Amazing halal! My husband gets lamb/chicken and I get chicken plate. The meat is addictively…read moretender, and flavors are great. Quantity of meat to rice is insanely generous. They do drown it with sauce (which I personally love!) Hummus and pita are also spot on. You can always expect the same quality every time which is a bonus for me. Easily the best halal in south austin. Love this spot!

The falafel pita was extremely bland. The falafel itself tasted like lettuce no seasoning no…read morespices, nothing. The bread was chewy and tough to chew! It barely had any tahini in it. The fries are inedible, fried in old grease, flaccid and not crispy. Very soft to touch. Portion size of the fries was very limited. The fries look old since the color is very dark. They look like they were fried to the very minimum or not at all. I couldn't even finish them. They got cold very quickly. Just disgusting really. I emphasize that they taste old. I'm sure why this place has high reviews on Google or Yelp. They did not do a good job on my order at all. I'm from Houston and I've had better falafels with full flavor, but I guess since this is San Marcos they know they can slack off. I know my Mediterranean food and usually the cuisine has a lot of good spices! I won't be coming back. It was disgusting! I now have to eat at a better restaurant to cover the disgust on my palate.

Update: I recently got a shawarma club pita and it was reallllllly good! There's some sort of…read moredelicious sauce in the shawarma club pita!

We love to come here!!!! They take a little while, but only bc they cook from scratch…read more The chicken is always so good, the falafel, everything! We love Leyla's !!!

plate portion size was pretty large. the gyro was better than the chicken shawarma. the chicken was…read morea little dry for our taste. really enjoyed the hummus and baba ghanoush!! the area is nice - there are a couple more food trucks, a coffee shop, and an ice cream shop. they also have a section where they play movies! parking is in the back, but it's a bit bumpy since it's not paved