Middle Eastern Restaurants near Palo Alto, CA

“Excellent food, drinks and service.“

“Tasty and healthy food at the right price. I ate here twice after hiking in Palo Alto and one of the best wraps I have ever had“

“Hidden gem. It's inside a grocery store by the dips and meat pies section. Delicious meals that fill you up without breaking the bank. Sit at the outdoor dining area and see how many white Teslas you can count in a row as they drive down El Camino. My record is seven Teslas.“

“The red and green sauce are off the hook!“

“Absolutely exquisite food that comes out fresh. Service was amazing & the people even though busy were very very helpful. Can't recommend this place & food enough.“

“Simply amazing food and incredibly awesome staff ❤️👍 My addiction to ho here and eat ❤️❤️❤️ I just wish there was a Dish Dash in South San Francisco or close by 😕🙏“

“Wonderful Sunday lunch last week. The fried cauliflower florets starter was great. Nicely fried, not greasy with a good thick pesto labane sauce. We loved the muhamarra with the fried pita strips. Had some the next day and it was still fantastic. The chicken pita sandwich was good. My chickpea salad was tasty, but I wasn’t expecting the chickpeas to be so firm. The chocolate babka was great, not too sweet. The staff was attentive and the service was prompt. Nice atmosphere too, casual and welcoming.“

“I and two friends dined at Chelokababi Restaurant on Saturday evening, December 17, 2022. It was our first experience at this beautiful and comfortable establishment, and we were impressed with the food and service. I and one friend had Geymeh Bademjoon, which was delicious and very satisfying. My other friend had Shish Kabob with salad, and he said he enjoyed it. I would dine here regularly if I didn't live in Seattle!“

“Been coming here since they opened. Lemon slices with water is awesome but I do have one complaint is the recent change to their chicken sumac recipe changed and my kids can’t eat the new saltier and spiced up recipe. Even the chicken shawarma is kind of spicy now and unable to feed to children. I hope you can fix this.“

“Good food, reasonable prices, friendly staff quick service and groovy music“

“When it comes to Mediterranean food, Falafel Tazah truly stands out. I've been a loyal customer at all of their locations for over ten years, and I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal. Their chicken and veggie kabobs are my go-to favorites, and their falafels, hands down the best I've ever had. Their food certainly lives up to the name with that unmistakable fresh taste every single time.

The restaurant is always spotless and impeccably maintained, which adds to the whole experience. The owner is genuinely one of the friendliest people you'll meet and goes out of his way to make sure every customer leaves happy.

Keep up the amazing work, Team Falafel Tazah!“

“Very tasty and reasonably priced food. The owner and chef Amir is an amazing guy who always makes you feel welcomed and is very dedicated towards his craft.“

“Zadna is wonderful.The food is absolutely delicious and the people are fabulous. Please make sure to support them.They deserve it.“

“great place and nice food“

“Excellent food, drinks and service.“

“This is a takeout only place and their falafels are VERY GOOD! The fries and hummus were just okay. I ordered Heaven's Pita Pocket and it was HEAVENLY, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐! So savory for a vegetarian dish. Great texture that melded well with the sauces in this Pita Pocket. The Home Made Fries were okay and the Hummus was okay, maybe ⭐⭐⭐. I'd recommend coming for the Falafels and will be returning just for that!“

“I’m not usually that kind of person that likes to leave reviews!! But this place is awesome �!! Great food, clean place, third time here and will definitely come back whenever I’m in the area .“

“Very good Turkisk food, great outdoor seating front and back, and always friendly staff. State St. has some of the best restaurants in beautiful Los Altos!“

“Delicious, fresh ALWAYS food. Check out the hummus when made by the lady owner. It is the smoothest, most delicious I have ever eaten!“

“I've been here a few times and haven't had anything but great food, fast & friendly service. It can be busy so I'd recommend just one person in line per party, stay alert if they call your number (or just stay around). Plenty of seating if people sit when they have their food. Parking can be difficult. Healthy sided servings. If you eat meat the Jerusalem mix is yummy.“

“Welcoming atmosphere, very kind staff, and wonderful food!“

“good food and helpful service“

“Very beautiful restaurant and very clean!! I have been coming the past couple of nights due to how amazing their food is. Amazing staff and top notch service. So glad I discovered this restaurant will definitely be my new everyday place to come too.“

“Old school…throughout these years, still great food all the time!“

“Falafel Taza is one of those places that instantly feels right the moment you walk in. Family-owned, warm, welcoming, and proudly serving authentic Lebanese food that’s clearly made with care and tradition.

The food is straight-up delicious. The falafel is crisp on the outside, fluffy and flavorful on the inside not dry, not greasy, just perfect. Everything tastes fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully seasoned. You can tell these recipes weren’t rushed or copied they’re passed down, practiced, and respected.

What really seals it is the vibe. There’s a genuine, homegrown family energy here friendly faces, real conversations, and people who actually care that you enjoy your meal. It doesn’t feel transactional; it feels personal.

If you’re craving Lebanese food that’s comforting, authentic, and consistently hits, Falafel Taza is an easy go-to. Simple, soulful food done right the kind of spot you’re happy to support again and again.“

“Great experience with the service and food was good too, specially lamb chops“