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    Zayna Mediterranean

    4.4 (860 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ZAYNA MEDITERRANEAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Nancy F.

    We were seated right away. Service was friendly and quick. My gyro sandwich was good and plenty. The fries could have been cooked a little longer. We had refills of pita bread and water. The restaurant was not too loud so we could have a nice conversation. There's plenty of parking.

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    Becky W.

    My family visited Zayna in December and I forgot to take photos and leave my thoughts. So while I was out doing errands I decided to order some take out for lunch. The person seating guests took my order at the entrance area. The area is large, clean and very nicely decorated. I placed my order and it took about 15 minutes to receive my order. She also said I was ordering the lunch special so a drink was included. I ordered their green iced tea. It was delicious. I love their chicken shawarma. The spices are amazing and the chicken cooked perfectly. I ordered a salad instead of fries. The salad was so fresh and crisp! Loved it! Their hummus is so creamy and delightful. It came with some pita cut up. I enjoyed it with my cut up cucumber in my salad. I look forward to visiting Zayna again!

    JP P.

    Oh. My. God. How am I just now stumbling into Zayna Mediterranean like it hasn't been a whole neighborhood secret this entire time? I swear, the locals really gatekept this one -- and honestly, I get it. This cozy, tucked-away gem was absolutely buzzing when I walked in, and now I know why. The falafel? Crispy perfection. The hummus? Silky, bright, and wildly addicting. Their lentil soup was this comforting, aromatic bowl of "where-have-you-been-all-my-life." And the fact that they not only have a large vegetarian lineup but can easily make dishes vegan? Bless them. Oh -- and VEGAN BAKLAVA . A rarity, but they pulled it off beautifully. I'm officially obsessed. Consider me converted... and mildly annoyed no one told me sooner.

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    Abhishek S.

    Limited menu (basically a food truck menu), however, the food tastes good. This is a long standing Tucson restaurant and I have visited this for several years now (almost over a decade, when they were in the old location). I tried the Arabic coffee for this first time though. It was very well prepared and served. This place is spacious and has ample parking too. Casual place, good with kids, is a good lunch option. Also, they have polite servers.

    Beef gyro and fries
    Mary B.

    Love this place for gyro with fries and falafel gyro with salad... washed down with mint iced tea! Great service, nice seating in various rooms so conversation is easy. Friendly staff.

    Lamb Kifta Plate
    Emily F.

    Amazing food! Baba ghanouj & hummus are amazing. House salad dressing is so tasty. Lentil soup is delicious. Husband loved the lamb kifta. Falafel and grape leaves soooooo good. Cannot believe this is our first time here, are so excited to come back

    5 meals with tiny bag of pita bread.

    The food is wonderful every time I have eaten at Zayna. I recently got a to-go order for five people and was so disappointed when I got home to see the measly amount of pita bread we were given. I guess shocked would be a better description. Again, the food was terrific and everyone enjoyed their orders but we did have to bring out some tortilla chips for the hummus.

    Falafel Sandwich. Special
    Mark A.

    Ok, it's been a hot minute since I've been here, I can't even remember the last time. To be honest I forget about it because it's not on my regular route of life. A friend told me that their falafel was really good it reminded me to go back. It is really good!!! There are only a couple of places I've found for good falafel and this is one. The place is dark and moody but not in a bad way, it's big so the parking lot can be deceiving, it looked packed but it was easy to get seated. Now I'm going to be coming back soon!!!

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    Jessica B.

    After searching around midtown for a mediterranean food place my boyfriend and I settled on Zayna. Neither of us has been here before but the reviews looked promising. And they were definitely not wrong. The outside looks smaller than the inside. Inside there's a ton of seating room in different parts of the restaurant. The atmosphere is definitely laid back, and they have traditional music playing in the background. The service is prompt and very friendly and they constantly come by to check on you. We shared a plate of Zayna Fries, and I got the gyro platter and my boyfriend got the chicken schwarma. We both loved our food. The portions are large so I ended up taking about half home with me for a second meal. If we're ever in the mood for Greek food again we will be back!

    Miriam S.

    Always great food and service. I wish they could update their interiors since my mother in law notice that is very outdated and too dark in there. But she loved the food!

    VEGETARIAN PLATE   Plus a side of Rice
    J H.

    We love eating here! The atmosphere is lovely and you can't help but to feel at home. Their dishes are consistent and staff is always friendly, knowledgeable & accommodating! We have not found a Mediterranean restaurant in Tucson or the Phoenix area that compares! They have a vegetarian section on their menu and we always leave happy and full!

    Alyssa C.

    Hands down one of the best Mediterranean meals I've ever had. I ordered the chicken shawarma gyro with a side of potatoes and small salad. To begin, the potatoes are so flavorful and perfectly cooked. They're zest and topped with deep seasonings. The gyro was served hot and the chicken was well seasoned and moist. Tons of flavor all pulled together for a simple lunch meal. I will definitely be back here and recommend others check it out!

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    Love that they have lunch specials! Got the gyro sandwich & pistachio baklava. Sandwich was so good & fresh!

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    This place is very good. The food was delicious and the service was efficient and friendly. Love their appetizers!!

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    Is the meat here halal?

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    Does this restaurant have a bar to sit at if you go alone?

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    Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar

    4.4
    (389 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    A lover of Mediterranean cuisine, I don't how I missed trying Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine and…read moreBar. So my daughter, who has enjoyed Istanbul many times, took me there for Mother's Day. We arrived at 12:30 and they were slammed. No available parking, so my daughter dropped me off (so sweet) and parked a couple doors down. The dining room was packed and noisy. The young man who greeted us said he'd have a table in ten minutes or we could sit in the air conditioned patio area. That's what we did. The patio was quiet and a large fan blowing over a trough of ice kept us cool and comfortable. We started with an appetizer of hummus, tzatziki, pita, and dolmades, with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. The tzatziki was the best I've had. The sliced veggies were great so my celiac daughter could scoop the yummy spreads instead of pita. As lamb lovers, we ordered the lamb kabob plate and the lamb clay pot. The plate came with scrumptious rice, Greek salad, and sliced veg. The clay pot was filled with diced potatoes, tomatoes, and tender cubes of lamb, beautifully seasoned. So much delicious food! Our waiter offered dessert, but we were stuffed and settled for to-go boxes. I had an excellent lunch for two more days! As a big fan of Mediterranean food, I don't know how I could have missed Istanbul, but my first time surely won't be my last.

    Driven by the place a lot but never went in until today. Parking lot is a little small and you can…read moremiss the entrance pretty easily on speedway, so just be sure to slow down. This place specializes in Turkish/Mediterranean food. There have various appetizers, pita sandwiches, entrees and dessert. I got the diner sandwich, which is pictured in the photo, pieces of beef & lamb mixed kebab sliced thinly served in a pita with red onion, lettuce, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce. It comes with your choice of Greek salad or fries. Their fries at crispy, not soggy. The meat was well seasoned and the spices the meat was seasoned with come through! It you want slices typical to kebabs or gyro sandwiches, get the Istanbul pita, which was what my husband got. Lots of seating for small and big groups! Service was decent, but not sure how it is on a really busy night. We came at lunch time, so about 8-9 tables and our server didn't check in on us much after we got our meal, which was out pretty quick after we ordered. We did have to wait and stop her to ask for more napkins and water but other than that, friendly staff. Would recommend checking this place out!

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    KebabG Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.5
    (13 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    My review is for the Indian street food pop up. I noticed that this Mediterranean restaurant had…read morepop up menus for different styles of Indian food on some weekends. One of those pop up menus is an Indian street food menu that is fully vegetarian and also egg free (Indian pure vegetarian.) My husband and I went a couple times, once in May 2025 and once in Feb 2026 and it was delicious and beautifully plated. My review for the food itself is 5 stars. During those two visits we tried: (May 2025) -Pani Puri: Fresh and delicious and I recommend ordering it spicy if you eat spicy. -Samosa Chaat : This was a 5 star dish for me! It was the best samosa I have ever had with the most delicious toppings and condiments. We asked for yogurt on the side, I'd totally get that again. My second favorite dish here! -Dabeli: This was a 5 star dish for me! It was a perfectly balanced work of art with the delicious filling and bun and the pomegranate and peanuts on top. Super fresh and so so delicious. I would absolutely return just for that- my favorite dish here!! (Feb, 2026) -Sev Puri: This was good. the fried potato on the cracker was fresh and I really liked the sauce mix on it with tamarind. It reminded me a little bit of the filling in Trinidadian doubles. We asked for yogurt on the side. -Pav Bhaaji: This was good but my least favorite dish here. I think probably just because of how amazing the others are though. This one also contains clarified butter which I don't typically eat. I liked it with the lime and raw onions added to the curry. -Vada Pav : This was my favorite from today's dishes! I loved the perfectly fried spicy green chili pepper in it. I wish I didn't eat that whole chilli pepper in one bite because I wanted more when it was gone. My husband experienced it the same way. He also noted how fluffy the potato was inside like mashed potato. This was perfect for sharing since there were two. This dish is native to Maharashtra. - Aloo tiki chaat : This was good. the fried potato patty reminded me a tad of a potato latke. Toppings were good and included mint. We asked for yogurt on the side Both times we sat on the patio and enjoyed a relaxed dinner. When we came in May they were very nice to check if we were happy with spice level or wanted more spice and talked to us about the food. They seemed passionate about it and It made for a really fun and interesting experience. When we came in February, we had less engagement with staff. A couple things I would like to note: 1. They add a service fee of 10% on bills without notifying the costumer. The first time I went, since they didn't notify me of that before I paid or gave me a detailed bill, I left a tip over that total amount that already included 10%. I do think it should be communicated to customers in advance. When I realized this and pointed it out to them they did refund it. The second time I remembered there was a fee but I noticed it was still not communicated to me a head of ordering. I don't appreciate that business practice of hidden fees and that is the reason I lowered to 4 stars. The food itself is 5 stars for me. 2. I would not recommend their pop ups for people with severe allergies. I was hoping and still hope they eventually transition the restaurant to Indian or add a regular Indian menu. Especially since there is only one restaurant in the Tucson area that serve south indian food (Spice Garden Indian Cuisine in Marana) . I have yet to try the mediterranean food here aside from a complimentary baklava in May which was not my favorite. Sounds like the two current owners bought the business sometimes around January 2025 and I am curious (and really hope ) to see the Indian dishes become a more regular part of the menu on a daily basis. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

    Unique and tasty food! Loved the Indian take of…read moreMediterranean classics. You can tell that the food is made fresh and everything is packed with flavor. Chai is also a must!

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    Med Cuisine

    Med Cuisine

    4.3
    (186 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I recently won a contest for a free meal at this establishment, and invited a friend, another…read morefoodie, to go with me. Thanks go to Brad with Food Crazy Tucson Food Tours who organized this fun evening. The atmosphere was fun, friendly and inviting. I plan to go back when it is cooler to enjoy the patio space. The service was fast and friendly They we so attentive to our large pary of 20 winners! Now for the food. Perfectly prepared, flavorful, and truly delightful to my palate. My friend and I tried everything, and found nothing to be a disappointment. The owner and chef was friendly, informative, and attentive. He not only described each dish, but gave the history of each as well. This is a "must go" for authentically delicious Mediterranean food!

    I LOVE the baba ganoush here as well as the Fattoush salad. Those are my favorite items by far from…read morewhat I have tried. I like that they use mint in their sandwiches and as a garnish. Their pita is really thin and not my favorite and the falafel, although fried well, is fairly bland for me/ not seasoned the way I prefer it. I liked the filling of the spinach pastries, these are pretty simple in terms of flavor but I enjoyed dipping them in the hummus and Baba ganoush. I ate here once for lunch as well as one time for a complimentary dinner meal they generously offered in a giveaway collaboration with Tucson Food Tours. The owner seemed kind. During the complimentary meal I shared the table with other people who got selected to participate and several of them have never had middle eastern food before. The owner was welcoming and informative to them and in general seemed lovely. The food tasted fresh and made with care. The first time I came on my own I was a little confused on whether it was table service or counter service, still not sure if that shifts depending on the day and time. They have a patio with outdoor tables. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

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    Urban Pita

    Urban Pita

    4.3
    (227 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    We came here looking for some healthy dinner options in the area during the Tour de Tucson race…read more The two staff at the counter, who also made our meals, were extremely nice and kind! The food smelled delicious and their menu is simple but has lots of options if you know what I mean! We had from beef and chicken plates, salad, dolma, tzatziki sauce on the side. The super nice lady gave us extra garlic sauce and their house spicy sauce. Overall, it was such a delicious, healthy, full of proteins and veggies! If we live in the area this is easily our go-to for a healthy delicious protein packed lunch/dinner!

    The first thing I noticed when picking up my Greek salad with gyro meat order was the smell . The…read moreonions were so rank I had to dig around to see if someone left an arm out in there. Of course I had to do the digging with my fingers because they didn't put any forks in the bag. How do you eat a salad without a fork? There's also no napkins not that I would eat it because the smell and the Gyro meat was more in the jerky family than Gyro family. It was so old I could not get on the table and it sounded like I was tapping a piece of plastic.. The vegetables were fine, but again, unless I wanted to eat with my fingers as I am trying to eat this on the go on the road there was no option other than to throw the $30 salad in the trash. What a waste of time do not order from this place unless you like armpit smelling salad with rock hard Gyro meat you have to eat with your hand.

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    Zayna Mediterranean - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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