Mouthwatering Middle Eastern in Phoenix

Princess Pita Mediterranean Restaurant and Market - Mesa

★★★★★ 4.6 (783) • $$

"Great place to have some delicious food, and then shop for some goodies to bring home. Had a mezze sampler, and beef shwarma. Mezze included generous portions of bannaganoush, hummus, dolmathes and the white sauce like tzatziki. Plenty of pita bread to scoop with.My schwarma was delicious, and ample. Had to share the mezze plate, can't eat that much anymore.Counter order, friendly guys, they bring to the table, in our case, quickly.The store is so stocked with everything one needs to cook middle eastern at home. Clean store. Will be returning."

Pita Kitchen - Avondale

★★★★☆ 4.3 (844) • $$

"We stopped in Pita Kitchen on July 4th after a day of shopping. Honestly we didn't have high expectations, we were hungry and it was close by. I was in the mood for something other than pizza and burgers. We underestimated this establishment!!! We walked in and it's a small dining room with tables and a few booths. The menu wasn't super huge but had some great options (my gf is vegetarian so I love that they had the veggie pita) the prices were right on point so we ordered. Man.... The food was SOOOOO good. The wait wasn't bad, and the food came out piping hot. You know it was freshly made. The French fries reminded me of high school, you know the good battered French fries?? The veggies in the pita were grilled but still crisp and delicious. The falafel was the best I ever had, moist inside with a crisp outside. Not dried out like most! And My rice bowl was huge for $14! And came with all the toppings. The garlic side sauce was delicious as well. I had to get extra before we left. We thoroughly enjoyed our food. I will 100%. Be back!"

De Babel

★★★★★ 4.8 (630) • $$

"Dee-licious Jordanian food!I love that Scottsdale has so many choices of places to eat. De Babel would be one I would consider to be near the top of my list. It's moderately priced, outstanding food, and some beautiful food. You will walk away full, satisfied, and looking forward to more food to eat the next day. It's very family friendly, too.The pita pockets are obviously handmade, thicker than I am accustomed to, and filled with good stuff: your choice of meat, cucumber, tomato, pickle. Several members of our family went with gyros meat. I picked one filled with grilled halloumi. We were all very pleased.The fries are beyond heavenly. Not only are they their own fresh cut potatoes, they are seasoned beautifully. We got two side orders of fries and could not keep our jaws from dropping when they arrived. Super crispy. Huge. One of the orders was the amazing truffle cheese fries. These are beyond reproach. All in all, two orders were more than 6 of us could finish, even though we tried hard. But yes, get them anyway! And definitely bring them home for a second and even a third chance.We ordered a mixed sampler, the Mixed Mezza, a beautiful, generous platter, which came with hummus, baba ganoush, tabouli, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, and pickles. The baba ganoush was so smoky good, the stuffed grapeleaves were moist and flavorful. We added a side of okra that made me giddy. It is stewed with tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro until very tender. I need to remember to cook it that way at home now that I tasted it.The only thing that I regret was not getting to taste the fried cauliflower and their crispy za'atar pita chips. Well, I guess lamb and lentil soup might have to be in consideration, too. I guess that is for when we come back, which indeed we will!"

AZ Kabob House

★★★★★ 4.5 (554) • $$

"Stopped in and grabbed the Gyro Platter to go. Split the side between the rice and a Greek salad. The salad was fresh and the Greek dressing excellent. The rice was tasty and the pita soft. The tzatziki sauce was very good too. There was quite a bit of lamb with the dish too."

Middle Eastern

★★★★★ 4.5 (479)

"Another solid choice when it comes to middle eastern food. We wanted to get their desserts but got distracted by the food. The shish & lamb kabob was very delicious. Salad was very fresh; appreciated the dressing packed separately. We will return for the dessert next time. It looked delicious! Highly recommend!"

Flaming Kabob

★★★★☆ 4.1 (322) • $$

"Absolutely delicious! Great food, quality and quantity. This family owned business goes back to 2005, the place is clean and looks newly renovated. The owner is at the restaurant to ensure quality and the best customer service. He is so friendly and enjoys a good conversation. We ordered the meal for 2 to go. It comes with all of the traditional favorites. I added gyro meat because I personally like it the best. If you are looking for some authentic Greek food, try this local gem."

Olives Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (260) • $$

"We stopped in tonight to give Olives Mediterranean Grill a try.We noticed it when we stopped in at Habit Grill next door last week.We tried the Falafel Pita combo with fries & a drink.We also ordered the Falafel & Hummus Plate.Both were very good. They were freshly made, great taste and portion size right on point.It's moderately priced and great customer service.Fast and Friendly, super clean environment.Would recommend to anyone. Family owned, love supporting Mom & Pop places."

Ammos Mediterranean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (282) • $

"I was craving a Gyro, and so glad I found this place.Super tasty and tender. Looks family owned and you can tell they take pride in what they do.Will definitely return to try some other items."

Shako Mako Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (275) • $$

"Unassuming Mediterranean restaurant located in shopping center. Menu board above the register. That menus has more traditional items. Additional menu items are posted on the window next to the drink refrigerator. These are mostly sandwiches, burgers and sides. Specials may be seen from the front window as guests approach. Portions on the gyro plate are large. Flavorful rice was topped with gyro meat. Meat was not dried out. Another compartment had a small salad. Vegetables in the salad were fresh. Pita bread was lovely. Bread was pillow soft inside with a bit of a chew. Taziki had a slight tang to it. Hummus was the only part of the plate I did not particularly care for. It was more chunky than I prefer. My husband had the chicken shawarma pita. Chicken and vegetables were wrapped in a pita. Chicken was well seasoned and tender. Vegetables were fresh. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. Inside has a large TV. At the time of our visit, sports were on the TV. I like that the outdoor seating is along the side of the building. It feels less like being in a strip mall."

Phoenicia Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (283) • $

"Such a delicious eatery near the ASU campus! Prior to this, I hadn't had Mediterranean food in months because I had my fill in Greece a few months prior. This was an excellent meal to welcome Mediterranean food back into my cycle of cravings!I ordered the chicken kabob pita wrap, and the person I was with ordered the ghallaba. Both were SO flavorful! I loved the tasty garlic and tahini sauces that came with the chicken. The chicken was a little on the drier side, but the sauces made up for it. Everything was priced reasonably and portion sizes were just enough to be full for lunch. I'm already planning out the next time I come here!"

Kitchen18

★★★★☆ 4.1 (191) • $$

"I walked into Kitchen 18 and it was packed so I was lucky to get a table. The menu has a nice selection of American, Israeli, Kosher, Chinese favorites.I had the Moroccan lamb soup and blackened tuna with veges(grilled zucchini, rice, carrots)and a Corona beer to wash it down(K18 also has an excellent selection of Italian, Californian and Israeli fine wines).My tuna was delicious glazed with teriyaki sauce and a very large, filling portion. The Moroccan lamb soup was the best I ever had with chickpeas and amazingly tasty broth.Everything tasted great. The Owner personally attended to me and brought my dinner out fast even though they were closing soon; I had plenty of time to relax and eat.There were alot of Orthodox Jewish customers which is a good sign since they know their Kosher.I'm from the east coast and the owner told me he's from Chicago. K18 has that great neighborhood Chicago, NYC Jewish restaurant ambience.I rank it best Jewish Kosher restaurant in Arizona(and they have Kosher Chinese which is hard to find).Congratulations K18."

Supreme Shawarma

★★★★☆ 4.2 (159) • $$

"I wish I had taken a photo before I tore into this amazing meal. My husband and daughter got beef and chicken shawarma. They were both very delicious. I got the beef shawarma plate, which was a huge portion and very delicious. I prefer this place over any of the chain restaurants. The meat was seasoned to perfection, and the hummus changed me. I will never eat store bought again! We will certainly be back."

Mandi House

★★★★☆ 4 (170) • $$

"Located in downtown Tempe is this Middle Eastern restaurant serving Halal Yemeni food. I have a big appreciation for their culture. We came during Ramadan week... and even at midnight this place stays open till 4am. Surprisingly there was people coming for pick up and people still feasting at the midnight hour. This place is a hole in the wall, that needs a little more tender love and care. At night time the parking in the back was a lil sketch but we were not deterred. They have outdoor seating with lighting. Inside the building, upon going in they have traditional seating similarly like a tea room with seated cushion on the floor and mini tables. Then to the main dining area are booths and a bar with classic candies in the front fridge. I saw there was a buffet line, so I would love to come next time during the time they serve buffet. We were greeted with the best service and great hospitality, with the host showing us the menu and explaining recommendations. We sat at a table that was a little wobbly so then we moved to the booth that had me sinking into my seat. But we found a table that was just right for us. You have to go to the register and order and then seat yourself. We chose to eat the Mathbi Meat with grilled lamb with the mixed appetizer that had fattoush, tabouleh, baba ganoush, and hummus. Everything came fresh to order and for a table for two, we shared our food with the portion just perfect. We were impressed with everything to be so delicious. The lamb was tender and the rice complemented the dish. The naan with the appetizer dishes married well with our entree. I was so impressed. I loved the tabouleh the most because it was so fresh. For dessert we tried the massoub. I'd recommend this for breakfast because it was like eating roasted banana with an oatmeal consistency of bread, with some tart cream and sesame seeds. Finalizing my meal, I kept going back and forth to grab the complimentary tea at table to the back corner. The cinnamon warmth flavor aided my digestion. I loved it so much! There is no doubt we will return if I feel like being a night owl out in town.. Our food experience was top notch, just recommend that the place could use a little more cleaning, but overall their food is a winner especially for the cost."

Pita Valley

★★★★★ 4.7 (123) • $

"Found this place while scrolling through social media and constantly trying to find places that make knafeh from scratch! It's located in this small rundown plaza, but don't let that fool you! Once you enter through the doors, you'll find the restaurant on the left and a small marketplace with more seating on the right.I was greeted by one of the sons who help run the family business. He not only took the time to explain what they had in their sweets case for the day but also was excited to share the history behind the various types of khaneh. I never knew there were so many different variations! Then he pulled a tray out of freshly made, still-warm rice pudding. Apparently, these were just made by his mom in the back - so in other words, how can you get more scratchmade and authentic than that? And how can you get better small family business customer service than when the dad checks you out? You can't!Ultimately, I got the chicken kebab pita wrap ($8 for.four pieces of meat with onions, tomatoes, pickles, garlic sauce, and hot sauce as optional) and a few sweet things to try. Maybe it is personal preference, but although the meat was tasty, I wish the wrap was fuller and/or stuffed with lettuce as well. The khaneh with cheese was amazing and would be what I come back for. I would pass on the caramel custard cup next time (super dense) but would get the rice pudding again if I wanted something a tad sweet to end my meal.Overall, this place is worth checking out! Amazing customer service, clean restaurant, affordable prices!"

Pizza & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (123)

"The owner is the best guy I've ever met. He definitely shows his love through his service and food. I will be a loyal customer of his for years to come."

YS Mandi Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (91) • $$

"this is one of those International spots that you're not sure what to expect. We almost went to a different restaurant because we could not find the location and it's located back in the corner by a Indian market as you walk in it is very unassuming and similar to eating in a foreign country. There is not much decor, and I woukd not classify the dining area as elegant. I was here with five others and I was a bit apprehensive.The prices are fair and the menu items had standard Mediterranean cuisine with a few varieties. We ordered at the counter and then sat down. And then I tried the food. If you ever remember the raging Cajun chef from Louisiana named Emeril Lagasse, BAM!!!!!!!! The flavors and cooking style was incredible. Even the simple french fries were crisp and flavorful. The green sauce was phenomenal, and the rice was fragrant and flavorful. This food is cooked with love. This is a Mother's cooking from Ethiopia/Somalia and you can taste the difference. Imagine going over to your friends house to enjoy a home cooked meal. That is the inexplainable way the food tastes. I apologize because usually I take lots of pictures of the food but when I went to try a french fry and the next thing I know they were all gone. My Shawarma sandwich had soft and tender chicken meat and was flavored well, and that also disappeared and was gone. The other dishes disappeared faster than a new iPhone 14 left on the street on ASU campus. I can gladly say I did not eat the soda pop can so I have a picture of it and if you've never tried it, it tastes similar to red cream soda.I will be back, I'll bring reinforcements, and I'll take more pictures!"

Alzohour Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (95)

Yusef's Middle Eastern Restaurant Grocery & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (81) • $

"I ordered from Grubhub today because I was stuck in my house. I'm new to the area so I thought I would try this place because I was craving Middle Eastern food. Absolutely the best baba ghanouj I've ever had in my life. The stuffed grape leaves were delicious, the hummus, and the tabouli were all excellent. I will definitely order from here again."

Zazu Sandwiches & Salads

★★★★★ 4.8 (55)

"I can't believe it's taken me this long to try ZAZU. Was in the mood for falafel last night and this place is right near my go-to Walgreens so my husband went and picked it up! I ordered falafel, hummus, and extra pita, garlic sauce, and tzatziki. They also gave me tahini. Ordered my husband some fries since he isn't a fan of Mediterranean food. The food was ready really fast and tasted amazing! The falafels were huge I def could've gotten the 3 piece, I had leftovers! Very flavorful and perfectly crisp on the outside. The dips were amazing too. Hummus was creamy and fresh, the pita was nice and warm. So so delicious. I will definitely be coming back and I want to try a wrap next time! Definitely recommend."

Dima's Fusion

★★★★☆ 4.4 (63)

"So me and my girls were driving from the airport and we were looking for anything that was open during curfew. The carne asada fries caught my friends attention so we pulled up. It was very hole in the wall vibes and we fucked with that so we went right in. The menu was easy to read, the staff was attentive and answered all our questions with what went inside the burrito, fries, and different salsas. They told us the fries is what would bring us back so we went ahead and ordered 2 carne asada fries, a mini carne asada quesadilla, plenty of tacos and a case of beer. While we waited we ended up grabbing extra snacks---they legit have the best selection of just about anything you'll need for the week/weekend.Sooo if you're around the area stop here, maybe you'll catch us there tomorrow! 10/10 recommend"

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Scottsdale, AZ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (38)

"I stopped by here last week for dinner. We were staying at the great wolf lodge nearby and wanted a place to eat outside of the lodge. So I fired up Yelp and found The Great Greek Mediterranean grill which I thought everyone in our party of 9 could enjoy. This restaurant was located in a strip mall and was the type where you place your order at the counter and then it is brought out to you. With 2 toddlers and a preschooler as part of our group of 9, this was exactly what we were looking for. The inside of this restaurant was decent sized with seating for maybe 40 or so and it felt bright and clean.For dinner on this evening I ended up ordering a hummus to start off with and then the falafel pita for my entree. Meanwhile, my wife ordered the lamb souvlaki and we got the avgolemeno soup for my daughter and the chicken bites kids meal for my son. All of our food was brought to the table within a good amount of time, especially considering the large party. After it was all out, a friendly gentlemen who may or may not have been the owner asked how it was and talked to us for a few minutes. Since my hummus was an appetizer it came out first. There were two full pitas cut into fourths accompanying it with great grill marks on it. I thought that the hummus ending up tasting quite good and it was creamy and flavorful while the pita was a nice delivery vessel that retained its shape and bite. As for my falafel wrap, I thought that it tasted good as well. There were 4 falafels in the wrap and they had a nice spice blend. They didn't fit too well into the pita though and by the end I ate two of them inside of the pita and another two from the wrapper. Beyond the falafel it had red onions, lettuce and a good amount of tzatziki. Then my daughter loved the avgolemeno and I thought that my son's chicken was super good. It almost tasted like the souvlaki but deep fried in a nice and crispy batter. Then last but certainly not least my wife loved her lamb souvlaki and thought that it was spiced nicely.The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. We all thought that our food was good and it was a nice family friendly place."

Gyro 101

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)

"First time in at Gyro 101 in Phoenix, they have another location in Scottsdale. The Phoenix location has been open for at least two weeks. When you walk in you order your food based upon the menu and pictures on the wall. Prices are clearly posted and very reasonable. There was an assortment of fresh Baklava at the register so we added that to the order.There were three in our group and we ordered a couple of gyro wraps with an order of chicken tenders. Side orders included a Falafel plate, onion rings, Greek fries and bottled sodas.The food was very tasty and fresh. Great service, clean and good value. Happy we have a Mediterranean food option in this neighborhood. Put this one on your list."

Fata Morgana Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (20)

"I went because of a Groupon. I felt good vibes upon arrival. This place was not empty. Plenty of busy tables. Great hopes. The attendants were smiley and ready to help. Great location. Nice outside seating. My friend had het little dog and they accommodated right away. So that's why I hate to say.... I didn't enjoy the food. It wasn't the right flavors. I was really expecting more. But everything was tasteless or unnecessary. My dish had a gigantic jalapeno....not edible. It was just kinda grilled, but no seasoning, just hot and unedible. I ordered alsoma mint cocktail and it felt more like I paid for ice. And even though I had a grouthe bill was a fortune compared to what we ordered. We ended up paying after tip almost $80 plus tips....and we only ordered 2 plates...yikes!! We did order a cocktail a appetizer but still. I wouldn't be back. But it's all good."

Arabella Grill

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"Ok so we came here for date night! This place seems newer and it was awesome! First I felt like the food portions were relatively large so I took half of my Chicken Cheesesteak home. Having said that, I've been to a bunch of the highest rated Philly sandwich places in town, none of them compared to my Chicken Cheesesteak, the sauce in it was amazing! Janna had the Grilled Chicken Wrap and she complimented the sauce in her wrap as well. I'm not sure if it was the same sauce but they're on to something.I came here for the wings and I saw someone's Philly sandwich being made and I switched gears, so glad I did! This place is next level, if you don't try it, you're missing out!"

MidEast Eats

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"Heard from a few people we know about this food truck and they had all good things to say so we decided to try it today. We got a gyros sandwich and shawarma wrap with fries. The meat was seasoned well and the fries were super crispy and had a nice seasoning! The owners are super nice and they have a little seating area under a tent right next to them. They're currently located on the am/pm gas station lot on 83rd and Thunderbird. Definitely would come again."

MidEast Eats

★★★★★ 5 (7)

"Heard from a few people we know about this food truck and they had all good things to say so we decided to try it today. We got a gyros sandwich and shawarma wrap with fries. The meat was seasoned well and the fries were super crispy and had a nice seasoning! The owners are super nice and they have a little seating area under a tent right next to them. They're currently located on the am/pm gas station lot on 83rd and Thunderbird. Definitely would come again."

Asafiir Market & Restaurant

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (12)

"I love going here. The food is always delicious. If you never had sambosa this is the place to try it. I do my shopping here and I got this beautiful Henna done here. It is truly a one stop shop. The family is amazing and always nice. Mashallah they are truly a blessing."