Incredible! I am so glad my partner & I randomly found this on google maps. We had Persian dishes and they were so flavorful! The service was wonderful and their patio was great for my service dog. I’m definitely coming back to try the Mexican food and peek inside to see the things they have for sale.
Matthew Shafae
I'm Persian. My partner is Mexican. Do the math, and it's no wonder that we ended up at Syma's. The food is so comforting and tasty. I got the Ghorme Sabzi and she got the Mole Enchiladas. We ended up adding the maast moosir (yogurt with shallots), and what a great idea! It was a delicious addition. After the meal, we wanted to add more comfort and relaxation by ordering a couple glasses of tea with flan, the perfect pairing of cultures. And the tea came out in beer mugs! What a perfect way to sip on tea. The service is warm and welcoming. The space is casual and unassuming.
Samantha L.
I went here after watching Check Please but the food was actually a let down. I got the falafel in tomato tortilla and the tortilla just tasted burnt, the falafels were pretty dry, and overall just not enough flavor. Logistics: -limited seating so recommended to rsvp -private parking lot available -decent bathroom -take card
B. V.
Food is absolutely *delicious,* and the service is so kind. They had multiple beautiful stews and rice available for catering for 40 people on very short notice. Have ordered from them again and again, and will come back for more. Hooked!
Miriam Z.
Delicious food! So many dishes to choose from! Warm friendly service, you can choose from Mexican or Persian dishes, one can come here every day and always have something new to try. When I visit my dear friend who lives nearby, we love to go to Syma's because they are so nice (no stuffiness), and the food is always delicious. If you love Persian food and or Mexican dishes, and you want a casual warm atmosphere, this is the place for you!
Kenshin I.
Excellent and delicious. Everything tastes like it's made from scratch. You should try the tortilla soup.
Frances M.
Deseábamos comida Irani y fuimos a este restaurante. Ordered all Persian food, the soup was delicious! Others enjoyed the salmón, Lamb and kebobs. Baklava just ok, Persian ice Cream too. Good food, temperature was lukewarm, sat outside, plenty of parking. Purchased some seasonings to try at Home.
Sarah L.
Their enchiladas are soooo good. I can't wait to try other items on their menu; especially intrigued by their Persian menu.
Brian Lupo
Absolutely delicious! 2nd time here, both times we tried a Persian dish and a Mexican dish and everything was so full of flavor. Cannot recommends this place enough. Just saw the write-up in Edible East Bay and love the feature! Will be back!
Fred M.
This is an amazing Restaurant. Guac is amazing. Koobideh is super tasty. Ghormeh Sabzi is amazing. Staff (mom & daughter) is super friendly. Try the Homemade mint-cucumber drink!
Super delicious Persian Food (I will have to try the Mexican another time). The mother and daughter are friendly and kind. The saffron rice is delicious. We only tried a couple things and we will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.
Victor G.
Syma's Mexican Grill is where Christopher's was. decor: mix of Mexican ambience, hanging Persian rug, mini mart of Persian grocery items lining the walls. limited inside seating. plenty of outside patio seating. offerings: Persian & Mexican menu. order at counter, pay. food brought to table. eats: lamb shank over green rice (21) -obviously warmed over small lamb shank with regular brown gravy? meat was flaky, tender, bland uninspiring. -green rice had saffron? and a few lima beans not worth mentioning. listing it as an ingredient on menu is stretching credibility. -unheated commercial tortillia chips with usual mexican red, green and salad salsa. *small portion, uninspired eats, unworthiness makes this eatery a pass next time.
Scarlett L.
Like other reviewers on here I do not understand how Symas has a good rating. We came here for a birthday outing. Ordered both Mexican and Persian dinner appetizers and entrees. The food began to come out before we had even finished paying for our meal as we ordered. It was not fresh. Quite obviously everything is premade and not made to order. What's worse is the food is not even heated up correctly it is lukewarm at best. No seasoning and flavorless. My sister described it as hospital food that is made in the morning and served throughout the day. I'm fearful that we were given food that was not even made the same day. We will not return here. It was disappointing as we were really looking forward to trying a place that had a fusion of our favorite foods. I hope this review saves others from the horrible experience of paying high prices for microwaved lukewarm food.
Sherry Sophie Chou
It was a very long time ago that I came here (2001? yikes I'm so old lol) but the food was so amazing that I remember it after all these years. Can't wait to come back and try it again.
Marius Patrick
Been twice. I want to like this place because it has an exotic feel to it but the food is a bit underwhelming and the prices are a bit too high for what it is. Will come back occasionally whenever I want something 'different'.
Incredible! I am so glad my partner & I randomly found this on google maps. We had Persian dishes and they were so flavorful! The service was wonderful and their patio was great for my service dog. I’m definitely coming back to try the Mexican food and peek inside to see the things they have for sale.
I'm Persian. My partner is Mexican. Do the math, and it's no wonder that we ended up at Syma's. The food is so comforting and tasty. I got the Ghorme Sabzi and she got the Mole Enchiladas. We ended up adding the maast moosir (yogurt with shallots), and what a great idea! It was a delicious addition. After the meal, we wanted to add more comfort and relaxation by ordering a couple glasses of tea with flan, the perfect pairing of cultures. And the tea came out in beer mugs! What a perfect way to sip on tea. The service is warm and welcoming. The space is casual and unassuming.
I went here after watching Check Please but the food was actually a let down. I got the falafel in tomato tortilla and the tortilla just tasted burnt, the falafels were pretty dry, and overall just not enough flavor. Logistics: -limited seating so recommended to rsvp -private parking lot available -decent bathroom -take card
Food is absolutely *delicious,* and the service is so kind. They had multiple beautiful stews and rice available for catering for 40 people on very short notice. Have ordered from them again and again, and will come back for more. Hooked!
Delicious food! So many dishes to choose from! Warm friendly service, you can choose from Mexican or Persian dishes, one can come here every day and always have something new to try. When I visit my dear friend who lives nearby, we love to go to Syma's because they are so nice (no stuffiness), and the food is always delicious. If you love Persian food and or Mexican dishes, and you want a casual warm atmosphere, this is the place for you!
Excellent and delicious. Everything tastes like it's made from scratch. You should try the tortilla soup.
Deseábamos comida Irani y fuimos a este restaurante. Ordered all Persian food, the soup was delicious! Others enjoyed the salmón, Lamb and kebobs. Baklava just ok, Persian ice Cream too. Good food, temperature was lukewarm, sat outside, plenty of parking. Purchased some seasonings to try at Home.
Their enchiladas are soooo good. I can't wait to try other items on their menu; especially intrigued by their Persian menu.
Absolutely delicious! 2nd time here, both times we tried a Persian dish and a Mexican dish and everything was so full of flavor. Cannot recommends this place enough. Just saw the write-up in Edible East Bay and love the feature! Will be back!
This is an amazing Restaurant. Guac is amazing. Koobideh is super tasty. Ghormeh Sabzi is amazing. Staff (mom & daughter) is super friendly. Try the Homemade mint-cucumber drink!
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Super delicious Persian Food (I will have to try the Mexican another time). The mother and daughter are friendly and kind. The saffron rice is delicious. We only tried a couple things and we will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.
Syma's Mexican Grill is where Christopher's was. decor: mix of Mexican ambience, hanging Persian rug, mini mart of Persian grocery items lining the walls. limited inside seating. plenty of outside patio seating. offerings: Persian & Mexican menu. order at counter, pay. food brought to table. eats: lamb shank over green rice (21) -obviously warmed over small lamb shank with regular brown gravy? meat was flaky, tender, bland uninspiring. -green rice had saffron? and a few lima beans not worth mentioning. listing it as an ingredient on menu is stretching credibility. -unheated commercial tortillia chips with usual mexican red, green and salad salsa. *small portion, uninspired eats, unworthiness makes this eatery a pass next time.
Like other reviewers on here I do not understand how Symas has a good rating. We came here for a birthday outing. Ordered both Mexican and Persian dinner appetizers and entrees. The food began to come out before we had even finished paying for our meal as we ordered. It was not fresh. Quite obviously everything is premade and not made to order. What's worse is the food is not even heated up correctly it is lukewarm at best. No seasoning and flavorless. My sister described it as hospital food that is made in the morning and served throughout the day. I'm fearful that we were given food that was not even made the same day. We will not return here. It was disappointing as we were really looking forward to trying a place that had a fusion of our favorite foods. I hope this review saves others from the horrible experience of paying high prices for microwaved lukewarm food.
It was a very long time ago that I came here (2001? yikes I'm so old lol) but the food was so amazing that I remember it after all these years. Can't wait to come back and try it again.
Been twice. I want to like this place because it has an exotic feel to it but the food is a bit underwhelming and the prices are a bit too high for what it is. Will come back occasionally whenever I want something 'different'.