El Prince Restaurant

I I was craving A shawarma, and since my husband and I were near The Krates, we decided to try El Prince.When we walked in, the cashier was cleaning tables, so she gave me a minute before taking my order. At first, I thought they were closing soon, but they still had an hour left, so I didn't feel bad ordering. I went with the chicken shawarma meal with light pickles. Right away, I felt the meal was overpriced but given the location, I didn't mind too much.My food arrived quickly, but when I started eating, I noticed there were no pickles at all, even though I had only asked for light pickles. The portion of chicken was disappointing, and there wasn't much sauce, making the shawarma feel lacking--especially for the price. On the bright side, the fries were fresh and hot, which I appreciated.Overall, while the food wasn't terrible, the small portion of chicken and high price left me disappointed. I'm not sure I'd return.

So this was my first time getting to try this place and I was very surprised by both the price and the quality of the food. They had such a wide variety of things to try so I decided on something I've never had before. I decided to order the sujuk sandwich with onions and peppers. The sausage was absolutely packed with flavor and had a nice bit of spice without being overpowering so without being able to compare it with something I've had before I can only say that it was delicious and I would love to try it again. The staff were very friendly and helped me decide because I was unaware of some of the menu items.

My wife and I, like to spend time at Krates since there is always something going on! All kinds of live music events, fresh markets, etc. On our last visit we grabbed an early dinner.One thing I like while visiting Krate is that there is lots of eating choices and places you can sit to enjoy. I was in the food for Mediterrean food, so I got my dinner at El Prince Restaurant while my wife decided to order a small plate from Mojo Grill. We sat together one of the outdoor tables and enjoyed our meal while being entertained by the crowds.I had a Gyro sandwich and it truly represented! I felt the freshness and side was much better than I had experience in other places in the Tampa area! Well, worth a visit to El Prince!

Stopped by just because of the items offered on the menu before heading home (2 hr drive)...tiny lil place like all of the places here, but with BIG flavors! We ordered the stuffed grape leaves for the appetizer and then I got the beef shawarma bowl with rice and my hubby got the Egyptian Sujuk sandwich and fries.I had wanted a gyro, but he said lunch just wiped them out and they were expecting more supplies coming soon...I said if they made it there before we ate and left, I'd take one to go. Baklava is coming for dessert! Talk about FABULOUS...their food here is just that...FABULOUS, FANTASTIC and some of the most delicious we've had anywhere in this area and indeed, even at home! Soooooo flavorful and SOOOO delicious! The rice was moist, well seasoned and so good it could've stood alone...then adding that beef shawarma on top with its own seasoning and the drizzle on top of that...WOW! Out of this world...I'm almost speechless because I keep falling back on words like fabulous and fantastic...I'm grasping for words beyond that...and they're just not there right now.We may have spent alot more than we expected to, but we're actually taking two bowls HOME WITH US...lmao!! One of the beef shawarma and one of the Egyptian Sujuk with rice instead of the sandwich he got initially. If you want deeply delicious, satisfying and fresh cooked food that's just a little different from your normal fare...quick meals without any of that fast food downfall...compromised quality and taste -- yeah, you won't find that here -- you are gonna have your socks knocked off...come take a chance!If this isn't something you've ever tried (I have, but my husband hadn't and is always reluctant to eat anything *I* like lol), rest assured, you WILL like this. He tried both meals and loved them both. They are very very helpful with suggesting good items and explaining anything on the menu. I would also suggest you just park in the big parking lot and walk the short distance to the restaurant. Go out on a limb...try the lamb shank that takes 6 hours for them to cook and another day to marinade prior to cooking...if we didn't have to go right now, I'd stay in the area and come back here again tomorrow!!

ordered the falafel pita wrap and i threw it away after 2 bites. won't be coming back.

It is about 3.5 stars restaurant. The restaurant is popular in the Krate. When we were there, there were many customers. One thing for sure is the price is high compared to the quantity of food provided. I have one side with mixed grille. The mixed grille is only three skews. It has chicken, Kafta, and beef. It come with rice. In compare to many Mediterranean food, flavor is in the middle of the pack. Grilled skills also in the middle of the pack due lack of juicy in the meat. Wait time need to allow them more time to cook

We decided to checkout the krates after shopping at Tampa Premium Outlets.It was a nice place to roam around and we decided to order food from El Prince Restaurant.We were craving for Falafel and decided to order Falafel and French Fries from El Prince Restaurant.The service was good and we got our food in 10 minutes.The falafel was perfectly cooked and they were crispy which made them delicious.The french fries were also delicious and hot and both the food were hot and perfectly cooked.

Finally, it's taken a handful of years for me to have a Mediterranean place near me that I love. There use to be one on 54 and Curley Rd. In Wesley Chapel and they were the nicest family and their food was so good.Finally, El Prince has opened in the Krates at the Grove. This is at the new food park in Wesley Chapel. So happy to have their food so close to home.This food is so good! I can't get over how much good flavor is in it. I shared the lamb shish kebabs with my friend. Along with that is rice and salad, and it's not the ordinary stuff. It all tastes excellent. Mixing the salad with the rice elevates this flavor too.We also ordered the beef schwarma with fries. I thought I would need a garlic sauce which I usually get elsewhere. It already had a great sauce and it was perfect.I can't say I liked either of them better because they were equally amazing.Remember if you read my reviews, I get sooo happy when I have good food especially when I don't have that type of food often. This is it.Try El Prince and don't look back.Now, if you are on a time crunch, I would suggest calling and ordering it ahead of time. Food takes a bit of time to prepare, but you can tell the freshness and the flavor.

I broke the first rule of Yelping and I forgot to take a picture. I was too hungry. I got the falafel el prince but subbed tzatziki instead of tahini - I like it better. For $8 this sandwich was full. Tasted really good too. Great falafel and a filling sandwich at a good price. They have some tables indoors and outside. Cute area with lots of shops and restaurants.

I finally found a good Gyro place in Tampa. It only took 1 billion years but I found it. This place is fantastic. I got a Gyro platter and my wife got a chicken Shawarma sandwich which basically means I got both of them. The Shawarma comes with pickles as good as any major city that I've been in. i my Gyro platter had plenty of Gyro on it and I was full long before finishing my new. The Taziki was creamy but not overwhelming. The restaurant was clean and the service was fantastic and welcoming. I'd come back any day. They also have lamb shank, which looks amazing.