The falafel was the best I've had in a really long time. The waffle fries were great. The only thing I wasn't a super fan of was the hummus it honestly wasn't salty enough for my personal taste. But the music was nice, the service was quick and friendly. The decor is amazing such a smart idea to cover the white tiles with fabric! read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Zara's offers many options for vegetarians and vegans. The staff is accommodating and will let you know if there is dairy in a dish. I ordered the Vegetarian Mezze, which can include a number of dishes. My dinner included falafel, basmati rice, fattoush, and hummus. My favorite was the basmati, and my least favorite was the fattoush because it lacked pita croutons and was saltier than I would have preferred. I shared the stuffed grape leaves, which were delicious. I loved the colorful tiles on the ceiling and beautiful lanterns. I will be returning on future trips to Houston read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Enjoying the food and decor at Zara - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

The was our very first time to eat Mediterranean food. And it was amazing experience! read more

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So yummy! Their chicken and beef kabob are so delicious! Full of flavor. The service is pretty good as well.

They were ok!! Food was kinda salty to me.. the soup was good. I won't be going back. read more

The food is DELICIOUS! The variety of choices is impressive. Very affordable prices and the staff is polite and professional. read more

Omg... my husband took me to this place for my birthday. When I tell you that the atmosphere, food and service was amazing, IT WAS AMAZING! We had the spanakopita, loaded Greek fries, Mediterranean salmon platter and the veggies lovers spaghetti. Wow, is all I say. Our servers Abdul and Ahmed were perfect. I almost lost it when they played a happy birthday song for me...that gesture really made my day. Until next time!!! read more

I'm going to give them credit for the beautifully-decorated restaurant and pleasantries. I wasn't that hungry so I only ordered the vegetarian stuffed grape leaves. I'm disappointed. I'm pretty sure they are canned. Why would a place with waiter service serve canned dolmas? I have no idea but they're expensive for not being made in the kitchen. My friend, though, loved her lentil soup and hummus. read more

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Let's start off with the service ..they were not great at all ..she has an attitude all around I believe she's the owner of the restaurant..they just need better customer service read more

Customer Service was amazing, very hospitable environment feels very calming and professional. Additionally the food was delicious. I was tired of fast food and was looking for a restaurant that was of very good quality and found this place online and looked at the variety of things they have on their menu. One of the best in the area 12/10 would recommend read more

Not bad but not great. 2nd visit. Order the combo gyro and shawarma. The gyro was good. The shawarma not so good. Some pieces were overcooked and some were raw. The pita had a biscuit texture , not my favorite. The humus was about the best I had. The chickpea flavors shining through, my favorite. The tahini was also good read more

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My friend and I were staying nearby and we wanted a good dinner. our hotel desk clerk recommended Zara's. She was so right! The restaurant's decor is very pretty, and it wasn't too crowded when we arrived. The food was so good that we actually came back the next evening and tried some other menu items! The first day, we had a mezza platter and a lamb shank, and the second day we had halloumi cheese, and beef and lamb kebabs. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. I will gladly return next time I am in town. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - lamb shank, mezza plate and mint tea! - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

I would give this place zero stars if I could! Their customer service is horrible! They appear to be very racist! I was turned away at the door. I was told by the lady working, "I have to take care of my "people" so you can't come in right now." By her "people" I assume she means the Muslims that were inside, I guess because I'm a black Muslim, I'm not considered her people. After I left, I saw a Caucasian lady come in and was not turned away. So, Maybe black women are a problem. read more

Went twice. In 3 days. Second time we brought a group of 25. That's how much we enjoyed it. They were able to accommodate our large group with less than one hour of notice. The Roasted Red Pepper Hummus was our favorite of the trio hummus sampler. The Lamb Shish Kabob was the hands down favorite entree. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Chicken Shish Kebab - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

It can be easily missed because the sign is a little faded and stuck between an Asian restaurant and a massage parlor. Found this place on yelp since my family is in Conroe for the Lonestar Jeep Invasion. And here's how it went: Let me tell you, the food was DELICIOUS, definitely a solid 9/10. Our food was cooked well and we appreciated the kid friendly choices because we had a not-so-adventurous 6 year old in tow. Mom loved the hummus and dad loved the gyro platter. So super thumbs up here Our server was very attentive at first but after we ordered our food he didn't come back to the table. Which is disappointing because the other server was attending to her tables splendidly, so it made us wish we had her instead. Not a total deal breaker but when we go back I'll be asking for her for sure. read more

Pros: --cute little restaurant, don't let the strip mall throw you off! Great ambiance. --great food, The garlic sauce tastes like mayo to me, so if you like mayo, you'll like it. I loved the tziki sauce, it was really good. Definitely get extra tziki sauce! --the trio of hummus is good, and nice presentation. Cons: --the waiter was rushing us, even though they weren't about to close or anything. Also, only one waiter for the whole place. The food is definitely worth a go! And they're 100% halal! read more

We are huge fans of Zara! I always get the chicken shawarma lover's combo with double chicken and double Greek salad. Everything is always so flavorful, freshness on point, and OMG that garlic sauce is amazing. Their service is always so kind on top of fantastic food. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Chicken Shawarma Platter - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Food was exceptionally delicious! The service was kind, patient and helpful and the ambience is gorgeous. We made a reservation for 18 people and everything was perfect. I'm so glad we picked Zara's!! read more

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Good Food, excellent services, good ambiance. the restaurant has small praying area for moslem. definetly will go back! ps: we ordered lamb chop, sambosas and gyros. all good! read more

This place is amazing service is great and food taste amazing will come again the special tea is amazing a must have everything taste soo fresh read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Overpriced and small quantity for what you pay. It's really nothing special. They don't have much competition so people who aren't familar with Mediterranean / middle eastern food won't know the difference. Make the ride over to Dimassi's and do your yourself a favor read more

I recently just hosted a lunch with a medium sized group at Zara's and I am so pleased with the whole event. The service was impeccable, it was the best service I have gotten at any restaurant. The staff was so attentive, and even the owner was so helpful. The food (mixed grill) was amazing and such great quality. The food was fresh, we ordered 4 platters for about 10 people and it was the perfect amount. The owner was super helpful with his recommendations, as well as helping us plan the event. The chicken shish kabob as well as the garlic sauce were the top 2 favorite items. The tea is also great. We had a great time and my guest were all very happy and impressed. The service, the restaurant, the food was all impeccable. Highly recommend for large parties as well as just a casual meal. read more

Gyro plate! I spent 2 weeks in Thessaloniki, Greece years ago and ate gyro's every day. The gyro plate here is very good compared to many that I've tried in this area. read more

We used to come here all the time.. then one day I had to use the restroom and there were ROACHES in the bathroom. Not just one but I counted at least 3, scurrying around when I turned on the light. Lost my appetite will never be coming back. read more

Do not hesitate eating here. Everything is so delicious and fresh. Baba Ganoush was delish and the gyro and chicken were perfect.

Always a lunchtime favorite. Food is yummy & service is always quick. Highly recommend!

This is a hidden gem y'all! I'm veg and plenty of options here. There's a weird smell I'm not accustomed too. It might be the meat smell. The veg food nonetheless was delicious. It is north of Houston and the best middle eastern food I've had in the area so far. My husband loved the chicken plate as well. Covid safe read more

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My husband and I went here tonight for the first time and it was delicious! I got a gyro wrap with some waffle fries and it hit the spot! Food came out quickly and the server was attentive. You can tell this place is good because new customers continued to walk in all night. We can't wait to come back and also said it'd be a great spot for good take out! read more

Zara's Mediterranean is a busy lunch spot. Be sure to get there early to insure you'll get a seat. We arrived at 11:30 and by noon, every seat was taken. I ordered the Shawarma Platter that comes with your choice of 2 meats (Chicken, Beef or Gyro), pita and two sides. I opted for the chicken and gyro while my husband chose the chicken and beef. We both decided that the beef and gyro were both far superior to the chicken, however, we couldn't agree on if the beef or gyro was better. I think gyro wins. For our two sides, we both chose hummus and mohammarah. The hummus was good but not great. The mohammarah was phenomenal and the highlight of the meal. Do note that some of their sides, including mohammarah, are premium sides and will cost you and additional $3. Don't hesitate to pay the $3 and order the mohammarah. It's worth every penny! read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Beef KabobsChicken Schwarma awesome food. My kids loved their food. Definitely will come back

First time trying this restaurant and was very happy with everything. We are trying to support local places during these difficult times, we ordered 5 meals and three different desserts and all of it was excellent. The price was more than reasonable, the order was very easily placed by phone and pick up was easy. All of the meals filled us up with my sons actually saving some for later! I will definitely be back, thank you for a great meal! read more

Really good food . The humus outstanding . The chicken dish flavors incredible. The sample platter is very affordable and enough for 2 or even 3 people . read more

Wonderful food, helpful and attentive servers! Love the combo plates! Amazing homemade hummus and pita! Very soothing exotic decor and pleasant acoustics so you can actually converse! read more

The angels in heaven would surely give up their wings for one trip to Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen. Anyone catch that reference? (hint: netflix original). Anyways, this joint is amazing and the manager/owner lady is very hospitable. The food has always been on point. We have been here several times and the dishes we think are above all others are: 1. Marhaba Pasta 2. Chicken Kabob (note not the Shish) 3. Shawarma lover platter 4. Basil peso Hummus (this is their staple) The not so good was Meat Mousaka which was pretty average. The service is great and the ambiance is perfect for families. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Gyro sandwich with a pesto hummus add on. A must have. - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Ambience and service 10/10 As a rule of the area in general, the exterior is very unassuming. Once you're inside, you can tell the owners REALLY put their heart and soul into the details of the space and the food. Food 10/10 What should have been Smokey/grilled had the perfect hints of char. What should have been fresh had the perfect brightness to offset heavier flavors. No flavors were overcompensated with salt or watered down - a rare feat for many. Entree were enough to make two separate full meals, definitely get your money's worth. Bonus for those of you who appreciate sauces! Their chicken comes with some sort of garlicky buttery crack sauce and the gyro meat and spinach pie was paired with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. You should only get the emperors hummus if you want to split with a large table or you REALLY love hummus (which I do). Vegetable maza (sampler 4 apps): chose moussaka, tabbouleh, babaganoush, spanakopita + Emperor's hummus with gyro meat + Shawarma lover's platter with chicken and gyro = $42ish Sounds pricey for 3 dishes and 2 people but it was enough for 5-6 meals. Didn't post a picture because I jumped in and ate it so quickly. *compliment* read more

Very good environment, food and service. Friendly people. Sunday around 2pm was quite with nice background music, very enjoyable. read more

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Let's start with their Hummus. Great texture complimented by the pita bread. Better than most similar restaurants that I have been to. The Rice and Greek Salad are the traditional compliment to lamb and Zara's didn't let me down. The restaurant has the perfect atmosphere for some quiet time and the team members combined the great food with great service. read more

Who knew this little gem would occupy such an unassuming strip mall? From the outside I did not have much by way of expectations, but once I stepped inside Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen that all changed. Luckily my raised expectations were surpassed. The first thing to see is the décor. This space has obviously been meticulously (and painstakingly) outfitted with the utmost of care. The attention to detail comes through as a passion to make the restaurant the best it can be. There's just no other explanation. This is not just some nice furniture and some cute knick-knacks. The ornate wall hangings are just as beautiful. There's even a few that seem too exquisite for a restaurant. It's as if you're in someone's home. The show-stopper is the ceiling. Each ceiling panel has been dressed in beautiful fabrics. This gives the amazing effect of dining beneath a huge quilt. In fact, the décor was so impressive that I forgot to take pictures of it! Next: the service. We were greeted and treated with the highest respect. I mean they really were professional here. They were kind and attentive too. We were checked up on several times during our meal. Our food came out quickly and it was hot. Oh, the food! It was very delicious. Not salty. But seasoned very well. The preparation was on point. I had the gyro platter with basmati rice and lentil soup. The gyro meat was plentiful and done just right. The soup was pipping hot and it stayed warm throughout the whole meal. And the rice was awesome. It looked plain but it was very flavorful. The tzatziki sauce was fresh and tasty. It really didn't get much attention because the food was so good already. The pita bread had to have been just freshly made. It was so good and inviting. I kept peeling it apart and using it to pinch up the sauce of my wife's dinner! She had the tilapia plate. She enjoyed it very much. I'm not a huge fan of fish, but the sauce was heavenly. We had no room for dessert but I saw baklava on the menu. It's been a long time since I've had that. I know there'll be a next time, so I'll have to remember to save room! read more

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Holy COW--This place is PHENOMENAL! The ambiance is amazing, the staff attentive and super friendly and the food is out of this world! I had the fried kibbeh it to start and the Shwarma platter with hummus and Greek salad. The portions are abundant and the flavor is like nothing I've had before. The lady that worked there brought me extra garlic sauce and tzaziki which was AMAZING. The only bad thing about this place is that it is in Houston and I am in DFW! But I definitely will be back every time I am back in town--please try this place, you will be so happy you did!! read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Pretty decor, nice food. The moussaka was great. Different than the Greek version I'm used to. Very light on the meat, more noticeable potatos, mostly all eggplant and a smaller, more sauce-like layer of bechamel. Lamb shank was tender and very tasty. Smooth hummus. I tried to find out why the moussaka was so different than what I've had everywhere else. I asked the waiter what particular kind of Mediterranean food the restaurant was serving, if any in particular. He said, "I don't know, the owner's Lebanese." Now, this is going to sound like I'm way too obsessed with the ethnicity of my meat-pie, but I swear there's a reason. My girlfriend's a nut for moussaka. Seriously. If the thing could get a car loan, she'd probably leave me for it. I make it for her all the time in our strange, man-woman-moussaka polygimist relationship. So, I wanted to know that if I started making it like this, someone from Lebanon wouldn't call me a tool when I said, "check out my creamy, sauce covered, meat-eggplant. It's Lebanese." So I was like, "By any chance, do you know if the moussaka's Lebanese-style or is it just like, the owner's particular way of making it?" Now, the owner had been talking to him the whole night and was standing at the register ten feet behind him, so I expected the dude to say, "I don't know, I'll ask the boss-lady." Instead, what he says is, "I don't know... I'm from Venezuala." ... What does your South American family tree have to do with my food? B*tch, do I look like 23andMe? Am I a cultural anthropologist? Do you see me defending a thesis!? But I didn't say that. Obviously. Instead, I was like, "Oh, that's cool, I'm originally from South Africa." Hoping that he'll get the hint so I can find out if the moussaka recipe is from the back of a campbell's soup can or not. Would you believe that this, tell-me-about-the-rabbits-George kid says, "Cool." and just walks away? read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Moussaka, babaganoush, and tabouli with mint tea - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas