Back at Zoa and it was perfect. Again! Had the couscous bowl with lamb. There was ample amounts of both meat and grains. It comes with 6 toppings and sauce. So tasty! Service was top notch, just like last time. The employees were sweet and helpful with recommendations. The restaurant was very clean and the employees were very quick to clean tables. read more

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Very very similar to cava in terms of flavor, style, and pricing, but I'm happy to support small family owned businesses over large corporations. The highlight of the dish was definitely the egg potato salad - creamy yet not overly acidic or salty. Im taking away a star because the lamb was noticeably salty, and given the extra $ paid for it being the star of the dish, I cannot give full marks. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Still one of my faves to go to. Small but worth it! Everything is incredible. Staff is so friendly and great at recommendations. Whether you order out/delivery or eat in, food is so good. read more

Excellent portions sizes, friendly service. Healthy, flavorful and filling alternative to traditional grab and go eateries. Seating inside and out. Loved the mixture of protein, carbs, veggies, and sauce. read more

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If you like the creativity of Chipotle & cava, then my friend... I now introduce the Moroccan way! So incredibly good - so many bursting flavors that mend well no matter what toppings you get. If you are hesitant, they give free samples - don't be afraid to jump in there and try 2 or 3 options.. or all of them .. I enjoyed my time, restaurant was clean, trendy, inviting and the service was patient, kind and very helpful in explaining the Moroccan culture! Felt like I was in a different country.. 10000/10 read more

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Food and service was amazing. It was our first time visiting and we were encouraged to try as many samples as we wanted. The spice was just right, hot mint tea was delicious after. Will definitely be back read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Zoa is absolutely fire! If you're in the mood for something quick, healthy, affordable, and most importantly tasty you gotta give this place a try. Think Chiptole or CAVA, but BETTER. So colorful, so flavorful. I made my own bowl with saffron rice, lamb, and a plethora of toppings. I mixed everything together as I was eating and it was just a party in my mouth with every bite. Everything complimented each other so well. Definitely planning to come back. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

In the 5 years that Zoa has been in the Heights, it has managed to become one of the city's most hyped businesses while garnering one of the highest ratings of any establishment in Houston. It has expanded to several locations around the loop and become the gold standard for consistent, delicious fast casual. Not half bad for a business that started during COVID. I'm not one to buy into the hype easily, but I've never had a bad meal here. It seems that they have so much going right for them that it's really hard to pinpoint all the things I love about them. Could it be the stellar customer service? The quaint, brightly lit, yet inviting interior? The Moroccan vibe with all the decor pieces and aroma of the tea brewing in the background? Maybe it's the fact they're never too busy and coupled by the fact they can churn out orders quickly and efficiently. Perhaps it's the delicious food, from aromatic soups to fabulous combinations of meat and veggie friendly options. More than likely, it's all of the above. The combinations feature a variety of proteins, with a choice of mixed greens, saffron rice, quinoa brown rice, or couscous. The Marrakesh (beef tagine) is my favorite for now, followed by the casablanca (lamb meshwi) and the kenitra (beef kefta). Bowl prices fluctuate between $11-12 but that's the most expensive item on the menu (so far). Additionally, I appreciate that they're an ideal space for solo diners and/group feasts. It's a near perfect lunch option and a fabulous casual meal with plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free, and Halal options. I am impressed each time I step foot in here and look forward to trying their other locations. _____________ My photos: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/zoa-moroccan-kitchen-houston?userid=ysCBsXWPB-LAiewVS3jZfQ read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Outside - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Zoa is my favorite place for Mediterranean because they have the best variety of proteins and toppings. They have stewed beef, roasted lamb, chicken, beef meatballs, shrimp, and potato cakes. My favorite is the meatballs. They are spicy and delicious. I usually order take out, but this location has a cute patio for dining in. read more

Wow! Love this place. If I lived or worked in the area, I'd be a regular, for sure. Delicious, healthy, colorful, and affordable. Their specialty is Mediterranean bowls. Build your own, or they have standards you can choose, as-is or with some changes. We each had lamb bowls. Mine was the Casablanca bowl. The other two in my party custom-built theirs. Each of us were delighted with our choice. Each bowl cost us about $12 each. Their bottled Moroccan tea is great. It's pre-sweetened but not overly so, and very refreshing. We also tried a couple of desserts. One was a huge macaroon, and the other was some type of date bar that was surprisingly delicious with a flavor that reminded me of pecan pie. The place is as casual as a Chipotle. But much healthier and with a whole lot more choices. You could eat there every day and not make the same bowl twice. Our behind-the-counter server was so sweet. She explained everything very well that it made it easy for us, as first-timers, to order with confidence. They have more than one location in Houston. This one took a moment to find but it was pretty close to I-10 and they had dedicated parking spaces. I don't see a lot of casual restaurants with so many reviews and such a high, five-star rating. But now I can see why this one is thoughts of so well by its customers! read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Casablanca Bowl!! - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

For simplicity sake, consider this place a tastier CAVA. Zoa is a build your own Mediterranean bowl with meats and sides. They also have several pre-designed bowls that are popular too. I ordered the Fez, which comes with Chicken Chermoula, Confit Onions, Pickles & Olives, Zaalouk, Pickled Red Onion Cabbage, Greens, and Red Harissa (copied from their menu). The flavors were delicious and paired well together. The sauces made everything a little creamy and a little spicy. They do note the red harissa is very spicy, but I found it to be quite mild. I previously had the Casablanca bowl, which I also recall being pretty good. The servers are friendly and answer questions about the sides or how to order. The value is pretty good too. The Fez bowl came out to ~$12, which is on par with other build your own bowl spots, but this tasted way better. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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ZOA is hands-down the halal, elevated version of CAVA I've been searching for. The food is incredible, always served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. The topping and sauce bar is honestly unmatched. Their choices are impeccable and make every bowl feel customized and exciting. If you love Mediterranean bowls with a ton of creative freedom, ZOA will blow you away. The flavors, heat, and topping selection alone are worth the visit, but the consistency and care make it unforgettable. I'll definitely be back (probably too often). read more

Wow! To say I am amazed by this place is an understatement. Came here on a whim; just saw it on the map and noticed it was on our way to where we were going after. It's a little tucked away, just off of N Shepherd, across the street from Coffee House at West End. Parking is limited, but it wasn't too crowded when we went, and there's plenty street parking nearby. The staff was very friendly and explained to us how their system worked. Very similar to places like Chipotle and Cava. However, I think this place is even better. There are so many options for bases, proteins, and toppings, and you can get it in a bowl or in bread. I ordered a bowl with roasted chicken and assorted toppings, and it was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and super flavorful. The toppings were great too. I especially liked the Cinnamon Carrots--I thought the sweetness of it worked so well with the spices of everything else. The seating area is also super cute and on-theme. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Zoa. It will definitely be part of my regular rotation now. read more

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A Chipotle style build your bowl experience like I've never had before! I walked in not knowing anything and asked the staff for recommendations, and I was more than pleased with the results. I chose to try two proteins (beef tagine and lamb meshiwi), two bases (saffron rice and quinoa brown rice), as well as four free toppings all in a bowl, topped with slightly spicy garlic aioli sauce. What a mix of flavors! I've never had Moroccan food, so I can't comment on the authenticity, but it sure was good! This restaurant location is slightly on the smaller side with limited seating and parking out front, but my friends and I had no problem finding seating/parking off peak hours when visiting at 1:30pm last Sunday. Pro tip: if it's your first time visiting, you can ask for samples if you're unsure what protein to choose. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Very impressed with all of the flavors of the meat and toppings! Nothing was bland and the staff was very informative on what everything was. The place is a little small but it's perfect for a quick place to eat. We really enjoyed the vibrant Morrocan defo read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Lamb Meshoui pita and Lamb Meshoui bowl - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Don't miss this amazing Moroccan restaurant! I was treated to a fantastic bowl of many things I cannot pronounce, but the team member guided me through the various flavors and offered samples. Simply amazing! read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Create Your Own Bowl - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

All the positive reviews are accurate. I really hope they will open a location in Chicago soon. The beef is delicious, and the variety of toppings didn't bury the flavors. read more

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Our order was to go, so I went to pick up the food, which was ready on time. The person who helped me to pick up our food was amiable and kind. When I brought food home, it was still warm and nicely packed. One good thing is that you can make your own bowl, and I prefer that way because I can pick and choose my favorite ingredients for my order. The ambiance was effortless but very authentic. I would love to go back and order my food, but this time, I would love to dine in with my family and friends. read more

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The food is delicious! The meshwi (lamb) is so good! I love that you can build your own bowl; I've ordered the same thing like 10 times and I would not change a thing! The service is also fast and they have NEVER messed up my order, not once. read more

This is my new favorite spot!! I cannot believe I've lived within 5 minutes of Zoa for 3 years and never stopped by. I've always been a lover of the chipotle-style cuisine and this restaurant nails it for me. Nobody is serving Moroccan style food with this quality of service and care. It's worth mentioning the upkeep of the restaurant was so much better than the traffic it receives, which was almost zero while I visited. My guess is low foot traffic and visibility from the Shepherd is the reason. It's also worth mentioning Zoa's price point completely beats nearby competitors, not including the free tea available at checkout! I plan on coming back. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Bowl - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is excellent, and I would give it five stars, but because of the bad service I will give only 3 starts. I do recommend this place for the food, but I will not go back. Here is my bowl; it costs $21.00. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Custom bowl about $20. Hardly any meat. - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yummy offerings! If you havent tried Zoa you're missing out. Hurry over . Big portions/ sharable. Tucked away on a side street off Washington Ave & also in Bellaire. Reasonable prices & casual. read more

This is a wonderful fast-casual restaurant that serves halal Moroccan food. They have plenty of specialty bowls to choose from, or you can simply make your own. The meat is all halal, and the staff even allows you to sample the different options. The restaurant itself is very clean, well-lit, and tastefully decorated. I chose the Kenitra bowl with saffron rice which consisted of beef kefta, cucumber, tomato, pickled red onion, cabbage, tomato chermoula, and red harissa. The presentation of the food was excellent. Portion sizes were very generous. The food itself was good. I was particularly a fan of the kefta. During our meal, they also brought a complementary cup of tea, which was also good. Overall, this is an excellent spot for lunch and dinner. I will definitely be back in the future. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Yum! What a solid spot. Excellent menu -- simple and not overwhelming, with great options. Bowl or sandwich. Make your own or choose from their favorite selections. I tried the Marrakech bowl -- it was delicious. Each ingredient had so much flavor! This particular item was pretty spicy -- I didn't notice the medium spice marker when ordering. Still, it was really yummy even if my mouth was on fire! Just a heads up -- a few of their bowls are spicy. You might be able to ask for the sauces on the side for those. Either way, they have non-spicy options too. Highly recommended for a delicious and healthy meal! read more

The food is fresh and has healthier options. I usually choose lamb or chicken as my protein and create my own custom bowl. Great quick lunch choice. read more

Food was high quality deliciousness, healthy and flavorful. Friendly, helpful service. Highly recommend if you want a quick bite, lots of variety. read more

Amazing food! Everything was so clean and delicious!!! Cant over talking about it. Also, the lady that assisted was INCREDIBLE! She was so welcoming and helpful. I was unsure what to get because it was my first time and she was very patient and kind and helpful. I didn't ask for her name but she was working on 06/20/2025 at 12:30 pm. Will be coming back with my husband for sure! read more

Great assembly-style Moroccan bowls (like Chipotle or CAVA). The lamb meshwi bowl (Casablanca) was really flavorful and the sweetness took me by surprise. The beef tagine bowl (Marrakesh) was more robust and spicy, but I liked the lamb bowl a little bit more than the beef bowl. I would be back to try the shrimp (Tangier) and chicken (Fez) bowls soon. Recommended! read more

I came across this place in Houston on a hunt for food. I would not have ordinarily tried Moroccan food but I'm glad I did. There are two restaurants in the same space, one of each side, owned by the same owner, Zoa and CoCo, a crepery and cafe. The food was so fresh and flavorful. You could get a bowl or a "sandwich". You could tell the owner put a lot of love and care into these businesses and the people who worked there were friendly and welcoming. I didn't get to try CoCo but it'll be on the list next time I'm in town. read more

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Excellent selection of base, proteins, veggies and sauces to build your own bowl or sandwich, or pick from one of their curated standards. Both are excellent. I had the lamb which was very flavorful if slightly on the chewy side, with the spicy green sauce and plenty of veggies. My partner had the Fez, a chicken based mix that was very tasty and a bit milder. It is cafeteria style service, and the staff was quick and very helpful in explaining all the options. The venue is small but clean and comfortable, with a patio for outside seating available. Limited reserved parking but it was no problem at 7 on a Friday night, and there is street parking in the neighborhood. We will definitely be back to explore more of the options! read more

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Service is super super friendly The food is very good I was not expecting high due to its more like a simple dish But the portion is enough for one person The vibe is fantastic the store is clean and organized Love it sooo much read more

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Located just north of Buffalo Bayou Park, Zoa should be included on anyone's Houston hit list. This place serves Halal Moroccan food, which I guarantee your tastebuds will be a fan. Zoa is a choose how you want place where you can choose your base, proteins, and up to four sides. You would not go wrong in getting a fatima bread, although I ended up getting half and half of the couscous and the quinoa brown rice. The lamb meshoui was amazing and plentiful, and the sides lacked a great pinch of flavor. For the sides I ordered hummus, guacamole, but far and away taktoukta was a standout. What topped it off was getting a sample of Moroccan mint tea. It had an earthy, full bodied taste with a zest of mint. It was powerfully sweet without being thin and sugar-y. Loved my visit to Zoa and will be trying their Fatima bread and getting plenty of Moroccan mint tea to go! read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Lamb Create Your Own Bowl - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fresh, delicious, healthy food. Shoutout to the lemon macaroon and the Sweet Moroccan Jasmine Green Tea- exceptional

I stumbled across this place with my friend as we were entering the coffee shop across the street. Let's just say I thought I liked Cava but Zoa is top tier! Their ingredients and selections are amazing. Inside seating is very limited but luckily we were able to find seating right away during prime lunch time. We weren't even able to finish our meal because it was super hot inside. We were sweating as we were eating and had to take our food to-go in the middle of our meal since the temperature was unbearable. A few weeks later, I wanted to introduce Zoa to my fiance and suggested we order through a third party delivery app since it's super hot inside the restaurant. Our Uber eats meal was just as good if not better since we were eating in a more favorable environment with cooler a/c lol. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not too bad for a quick, balanced meal. Staff was super friendly and helpful. A few parking spots in the front and indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen - Moroccan Near Me - Houston, Texas

I stop in at least once a month - Zoa is just that GOOD! I discovered it when I first moved during the pandemic, as it is just down the road from my apartment, and immediately knew I found a gem. The set-up is much like chipotle, where you can build your own bowl, and they also have some set menu items to help guide you. Plus, they have yummy bakery and dessert items, too! Often, I can make two meals out of the bowl I choose, and the food travels well, too. It's very affordable, you can eat a meal for $10ish, with so much flavor. It's also pretty healthy, and you can definitely find diet sensitive options (gluten free, dairy free, etc). Zoa is one of my favorites, and I highly recommend checking it out (and eating your way through the menu) read more

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Typically create my own bowl. The options are always very flavorful. The portions are large and 1 bowl is more than sufficient for an adult. I normally order online and then drive over to pick up. Often I can't resist and order the lemon macaroon. They are delicious! Definitely recommend eating at the restaurant or pickup (have not tried delivery). read more

my first time there today off Lilian and it was all fantastic. sampling was so helpful and Cis was so helpful and attentive. he checked on our table to ensure we were ok and brought us small cup of tea that was delicious. read more

ok, update review. this time my food was pretty good. what stood out the most however was the customer service par excellence from Cis. i was actually having a bad day, but the time and patience he had made my day, not just a sandwich. 4 stars for the food - (would be 5 stars if yall used naan for the bread!) 5 stars for service and atmosphere read more

FOOD - 10/10 ! always fresh and flavorful with wonderful options to customize AMBIANCE & DECOR - 10/10 I love the bright colors and African aesthetic read more