The food and the service here is always top notch and they just totally went above and beyond by delivering my wife's purse to our home after she left it at the restaurant!! Can't say enough good things about this place!!! read more

We were in town for the weekend, I really like Greek food and saw this place on Yelp. It was nearby and I thought we would give them a try. I ordered take out and brought it home. To summarize quickly, it's ok. I ordered the lamb chops. I love lamb and goat when it's prepared properly. It comes with a Greek salad and a side of rice. I also ordered a side of baba ghanoush. The baba ghanoush was probably the best thing on the plate. The rice was just rice, and the salad was just a salad, ok but nothing special. The lamb chops were ordered medium rare and they came out well done. Overcooked, tough, lots of char, you get four, I ate one and a half and the threw the rest away, almost inedible. Also the pita bread was store bought, at least it looked and tasted like store bought. I don't think they advertised home made but it would have been a nice touch. My wife ordered vegetable samosas. She said they were good. Also ordered an appetizer falafel and spanakopita. The falafels were good, a little heavy on the onions. The spanakopita was a hit. It was done like a handheld fried pie. It was very good. When I picked up the food the restaurant looked clean with a nice ambiance. The staff was friendly. The biggest issue was the lamb chops. That was a mistake. I guess it's easy to mess that up. But you would think if it's on the menu, they should know how to prepare it properly. I don't know if I would go back or not. Maybe to try another entree. Definitely not the lamb! Everything else was good, not great. Like I said at the start. This place is ok. read more

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Our go to place on Rayford road in spring. Always consistent, fast and delicious. Eat there 2-3 times per month

This place is a hidden gem!! I love all the decor, but most importantly the food was on point. The Greek salad was one of the best I've had and they did not skimp on any of the dressings or feta cheese. The service here was exceptional. Definitely recommend this place!!! read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen - This was once a Gyro Wrap - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Great food, mid service but food was well worth it. Will be coming back again! The ambiance was busy on Saturday afternoon

Quick and friendly service. Ordered Trio Hummus Sampler for our appetizer, it was very rich in flavor. The pita bread that was brought out tasted fresh out the oven, definitely my favorite food item out of everything. Meat was marinated perfectly. My favorite part of visiting this restaurant was the fact that everything tasted as thought it was made out of scratch and not just reheated. Would come here again. read more

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This place is amazing! If you even think you like mediterranean food you have to go here. The food was unbelievable, the people who work here were awesome and the place was SO clean. I love mediterranean food and I have tried it all over the world, this place is by far one of the best places I've ever eaten. read more

I come here for lunch every once and a while. The place is clean and inviting. The food is authentic and is great quality for a small, independent restaurant. Today after the cold ice storms plaguing Houston, I needed something warm and inviting. I got a pot of the Arabic mint tea and a big lamb shank with basmati rice and baba. It was a truly delicious lunch with enough for me to take home left overs. You could go to a chain anytime but come and support a small business! read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen - Hot Arabic Mint Tea - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Still a very good Mediterranean Restaurant for try if you haven't. The Shawarwa platter could make 3 whole shawarmas. I ordered a side of Tzatitzi and Baga Ghanoug. It was missing that Roasted Eggplant flavor of a real Baba Ghanough. The pita was hot and freshly baked. The hubs have Groundmeat Kebob (Kodeida something). We wanted his on plate so it nice not to share. LEFTOVERS.. ..The are really good. My son his usual Chicken Shawarwa Sandwich with waffle flies and were not Chik fil A for sure. Very good. We ended with a piece of Chewy's dessert and it was delicious as always. The interior was practicing Social Distanting guidelines to a T.. Still.a good Mediterranean Restaurant. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen - Zara's after Christmas Eve Services - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

I picked this restaurant based on Yelp reviews and I was disappointed! First of all, let's start with unfriendly & unwelcoming vibe. Two guys behind the register, one on the phone and one looking at the register. Not acknowledging the customers, ignoring and not smiling. Finally a woman came out and seated us with menu. I give 1 star out of 5 for service. Now for the food... bread tasted like they were brought, not homemade. Bit dry and stale. I got beef koobideh and baba ganoush... beef was so chewy, I had to spit it out as my jaws were hurting. Overall, never going there and I do not recommend this place read more

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

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The food was good, the problem I had was that I ordered online through Yelp for customer pickup. 2 of the 5 dishes I ordered were not in my packages. Upon getting home and discovering this error, I immediately called the restaurant. I was assured that they would credit me the cost of the missing food. To this date, I never got the credit and ultimately had to dispute it on my credit card. read more

One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants! Simple food but delicious and good for anyone to enjoy.

When we stepped into this strip center location we were pleasantly surprised by the decor. Lots of little touches. I love supporting local restaurants. We love Med/Greek/Middle Eastern food. We tried the hummus, shawarma, falafel, Greek Salad and grape leaves. Everything was good. Not great. Our service was not as attentive as other servers working. That would probably be a 4 star review until my wife visited the restroom Ann's found it not as clean and well stocked as you should expect. No soap was concerning. This was an isolated point in time so don't let this review dissuade you from trying. read more

I have much appreciation in the fact that Zara's is so authentic with their halal and Mediterranean cooking. I have ordered for hospital groups for my work, as well as for small dinners I have held in my home in the past. The restaurant is available for delivery through apps and picking up in person for to-go orders are also available. The indoor colorful decor is nice to look at all while waiting. Mixed grilled meats entree is juicy, tender and the dipping sauce is paired nicely with it. It's served with rice and feta salad. The chargrilled marks on the kabobs just bring out so much flavor. Seafood and vegetarian dishes are also options to pick from. For me, ordering out is a craving and/or treat, and Zara's quality helps me to be a bit mindful of my health and wallet. read more

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Easily the best Mediterranean on the north side of town (this goes for both the Rayford and Louetta locations.) Any of their meat entrees are up there with the best in the entire Houston area. Also, the place is always very clean and the waitstaff is extremely polite. (I also have used them twice now for catering parties - the Ummah platter is a great choice!) read more

Food Poisoning!! We came here yesterday for lunch shortly after 11am. We ordered 2 gyro plates & at first we were impressed with the staff, and the place appeared to be spotless.. By dinner time my husband & I were SICK with diarrhea and vomiting. We will not return. We had our toddler daughter with us, and the entire time she refused to eat. THANK GOD.... our baby didn't get sick, but we did. I will be waiting for Niko Nikos to open up if I ever want to eat Greek again... read more

Such a nice .. fresh place to eat.. we had mint tea.. baba ghanoush and hummus...there was even a place to pray Alhamdulillah ... read more

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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

Huge portions. Friendly staff. Amazing food. . Anytime I'm in that part of town I make sure to stop by.

The food here is really good. And the interior is really bright and colorful! However, on the day we came, we had to wait for more than an hour for our food. The place didn't look all that busy other than another table with a dozen people before us... perhaps that was enough to throw the kitchen for a loop. The staff was nice and did try to make it up for us in various ways. However, we might be weary to be back if we have a large group or if we're tight on time. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma Platter with basmati rice and waffle fries - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Will return! Food was fresh and tasty! The chocolate baklava was so good! Cozy, with colorful decorations, and clean/well maintained. Staff was very friendly. Definitely recommend Zara's! read more

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This place has gone so HORRIBLE!! The meat taste like it has been microwave absolutely no quality. Yes everyone can make a good salad and rice but they used to have great quality meat . I will never return again and advise you to do the same. read more

Solid first round of lunch. Decor is fun. Look up. Even the ceiling tiles have personality. Can't wait to eat there again. Quality. Enjoyed to table spacing yet felt communal read more

Good food and good service!!!! Went there for lunch and it was very delicious and plenty of food.

Great food and excellent service! The owner and the staff went above and beyond to recommend food items, & house specialty tea. Everything was excellent! Will definitely be back!! read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma Platter, hummus and tabouli salad. - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Ambiance good. Food was great. Service was good they don't approach frequently which helps me have pleasant dinner.

This place was so wonderful! Food was delicious, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The place is gorgeous and service was over the top amazing. Sindhu (our hostess) was so warm and kind to us while providing top of the line service. We will be back soon, very soon. read more

September 2020 update - ordered takeout for dinner. We order a gyro wrap and chicken shawarma wrap. These are each packed with flavor. The pita was soft and warm. These are amazing and earn 5 stars easily! They given extra tzatziki and garlic sauce for them (the wraps are so flavorful not needed for me but others may want even more flavor!) the gyro meat is among the best I have had (I ate a lot of very good gyros when living in the Netherlands). Highly recommend this place! July 2019 - The food here is very delicious. I think Zara's should get 4.5 star (I suppose I am just a stickler on giving out 5 star reviews). The menu is full of great options. My wife and I shared the Zara Mixed Grill which comes with 4 meats, rice, salad and pita bread. They were all very flavorful. The potions are generous. The menu indicates it is enough food for two but we could have easily split that plate with a third person, and maybe even a fourth. We had service is quick and attentive (they made sure our water glasses were never completely empty!) The dining area is clean, and decor fun. Definitely would recommend to others and will be coming back again. read more

I wish I had taken a photo of my food before I had started to dig in! We ordered a carry out and even now two weeks later my mouth is watering thinking about it! I cannot wait to be back in town to stop by again! The hummus was amazing, and my meat was cooked perfectly! I ordered the smaller salad size and even then I was able to save some for another meal, so it's safe to say the portions are generous!! read more

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

It was soo good! Flavorful, delicious, customer service was amazing! I had the lamb chops which were so good! i wish I had taken a photo before i are half. We also ordered the fried cheese which came with some type of oil that was perfect. We ate the oil and spices from that appetizer with everything! Definiently going back! read more

tasted pretty good but the ratio is way off. way too much meat / not enough veggies. was ready on time. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Stopped here on the way back home to Dallas from Houston. Wasn't sure what to expect from the outside, but as my girlfriend reminded me hole-in-the-wall places can be great. I'm glad I listened. Walking in was quite the shock, such a beautiful place inside. Staff was very attentive and helpful. The Zara's Sombosos were so good we joked that we should cancel our entree and order a dozen more. We shared the Shawarma Lover Platter with the chicken and gyro. The gyro meat was good, but the chicken shawarma meat was so good that we didn't want to use the tzatziki sauce on it even though it was excellent too. Certainly plan on stopping here again when in the area. read more

I absolutely love this Lebanese restaurant :))! The owner lady was very friendly. We arrived around mid afternoon. My dining partner had the gyro plate and added the other ingredients to make a gyro which was excellent. The seasoned hummus and waffle fries were excellent! I had the Moussaka but was disappointed because all the flavors blended together. The béchamel sauce cracked and blended in flavor wise with main part of my moussaka. It didn't have that just made taste. The owner lady said it was made fresh daily.... My seasoned hummus and seasoned waffle fries were so delish though also :))! They are a must to order. I had like a mint iced tea which I eventually liked a lot. The ceiling is really unique and some of the chandeliers and ornaments came from Morocco which I liked. They have a prayer room. It looked very lovely from the outside. They are located in a strip center with ample parking on the north side of Rayford. The owner lady wanted us to be happy with our meals. She's really sweet. We will be back :)! read more

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First time here. Excellent dining experience. Service. And. Food. 5-star quality. Amazingly fresh ingredients for everything we had. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen - Falafel salad. - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

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

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

This is closest Mediterranean place and it's pretty good. The service is always friendly and attentive and the food is always flavorful and well portioned. The only turn off for me is their restrooms. It's always sticky and I always forget that the soap dispensor on the wall doesn't have soap (cries). read more

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

Great food all around, had the chicken and gyro shawarma plate and the lamb kebobs. The salad's were fresh, tasty and well portioned. The garlic and tzatziki were great as well. I will say the goat cheese dip was a little lack luster, i expected a bit more creamy - but i had it delivered so maybe it was when it was fresh and onsite. Overall, if you want something a bit lighter and healthier, this is a good place to go read more

Good Food, rice melts in your mouth. Right from the entrance this restaurant brings simple and delicious to new heights. Take a look up when you enter, the great design streams from the colorful ceiling, their exquisite lamps, to their tasty food. I had the combo kabob plate. Which comes with chicken and beef perfectly cooked. Had a little to bring home for a late night snack. My friend had the gyro plate. Highly suggest something new, if you haven't had it their Mango Lassi (aka Mango smoothie) is delish. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen - Gyros and Chicken plate w rice and salad. - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

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