32 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near San Marcos

“I had a great experience at CAVA, and I especially want to recognize Michael for his excellent customer service. He was friendly, welcoming, patient, and genuinely made me feel valued as a customer. Michael went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and that my experience was a positive one. You can tell he takes pride in his work and cares about the customers he serves. The rest of the CAVA team was great as well, but Michael really stood out. Definitely appreciate the great service and will be coming back!“

“THE BEST THE BEST SHIRAZI SALAD,,,,AAAAAAMAZING...GREAT FOOD, SERVICE, AND ATMOSPHERE SO NICE!! A MUST TRY!!“

“So flavorful and filling!!“

“My company catered Pita's for a staff meeting and everyone loved how delicious and fresh everything was!! Tonight I had to go back to introduce my husband and best friend, we were not disappointed! The lamb sandwich was delicious and filling, falafel was soft and flavorful inside, perfectly crunchy on the outside, hummus is super creamy and wonderful and the salads were crisp and tasty!! The restaurant is very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful with menu questions. We're all full and excited to go back to try more of their menu.“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“The chicken kabob is amazing!“

“I had a great experience at Luna Grill! The food was fresh, flavorful, and made to order. The portions were great and everything tasted very yummy. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service. The restaurant was clean and had a comfortable atmosphere. I highly recommend Luna Grill to anyone looking for delicious Mediterranean food, and I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Shaks came recommended to us by our wedding photographer. Upon finding out they were Armenian Lebanese (same as my family!), we knew we would book with them. As we lived out of the country, our parents went to the menu tasting and had the time of their lives. They came back raving about the place and said we have to book. Totally didn't understand the assignment of narrowing down the menu items we should have on the big day, lol. but that's a testament to how good the food is (especially the fresh falafel). Andrew was so helpful on calls, as he is very busy and emails weren't the best method of communication, and answered all of our questions, worked within our parameters and with a ton of integrity. The team was a delight on the day of and worked their tails off in the kitchen with a smile and in front of the guests. The food was a hit with the guest and I am still thinking about the garlic that I'm sure I smelled like on the wedding night because I just couldn't get enough, lol. The leftovers were awesome to have and to share with guests, too. We will be visiting Shak's when we're in the area as a nostalgia trip!!“

“Great service too! My mouth watered the entire time and was completely satiated and beyond happy with all that we ate! New menu apparently, but I gotta get back before they change it again!“

“This place has excellent food and wine. Super cool staff. I’ve been before and we’ll be back again. Killer outdoor spot to eat also. I highly recommend it.“

“Good quality meat! The chicken kebabs are amazing. Tender chicken and seasoned well. The green sauce is super good. I would not eat it if it did not have that sauce.
It is a healthy choice for lunch. It’s a little on the pricey side. It is a fresh meal. You feel good after you eat it. The staff is nice and helpful. The vibe is fun, but relaxing. Clean place. I recommend it if you’re in the area and looking for healthy alternative for lunch. I will definitely be back. Thank you 🙏“

“My family just had dinner at this lovely hidden gem in RB and everything we ordered was fresh and absolutely delicious. We not only enjoyed our food but also the cute outdoor patio. George (the owner) is friendly and engaging…..it was a perfect night out!“

“My favorite place for middle eastern cuisine in North county. Generous portions and delicious food. A good value for the price. I always get 2 -3 meals out of my order. Bread no longer comes with meals but fair enough. Their prices are still very reasonable for the quality and quantity“

“They have the best pita gyro I have had. They make their own marinade for their chicken and salad dressing which are both so good. Hope they will open in Temecula!“

“This is the only place to eat in the mall. It’s healthy, Whole Foods, no processed food. And it’s tasty. I get the pioneer plate with chicken, beef and Gyro, and add rice or not depending on my health goals. Anyway, if you care about your self and loved ones, stay away from the other places here and get Pioneer! Also I love I can run through the field and park to get there. Great spot!“

“Fantastic new place in town. Just went by tonight and got some of everything to try it all out. Fantastic food with great flavor, excellent service too! I was sad when Skewers went away, loved that place but Tiko Tiko is definitely a worthy replacement! I will definitely be back soon!“

“Best service every time I come in! The whole crew is very friendly and helpful. So much that Last time Irma helped me out she was kind enough to let me have her meal for the day that they provide employees. I had already ordered my food and was ready to pay and realized they were no longer excepting cash only card and I had only cash on me so she said it's okay. and allowed me to take my food.🙏🏽 wow it's hard to find nice people doing nice things nowadays. the fact that she did that made my day. thank you Irma‼🙏🏽“

“Came here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. It was empty, but after having the food, I’m a bit confused as to why. The food was delicious. Everything in the photo was fresh and the presentation resembles how much the owner cares about serving an experience.

The chicken was juicy and tender. The kabob could have been a little bit more moist but overall it was still very flavorful. In his defense, I struck up a serious conversation with him as he was making my order on the topic of the economy and how hard it is right now for small businesses. That said I will be back to spend my dollar here easily.

I pray that more people come to support this small business! I’m considering ordering a larger quantity of food to share my experience with my clients I market to.

Instead of the fast food around this area, hands down I feel more satisfied with my decision to dine in here. Truly grateful for fresh and healthy options. I highly recommend this spot!“

“Because of COVID, there's only takeout but we loved our dinner! I'm so glad they opened in RB!“

“Meat is good. Wrap is good. The sandwich needs to be served on a real, in-store baked pita bread. And they need to give away their t-shirt if you spend over $20. ;-)“

“great place for romantic day“

“my #1 Oceanside healthy meals“

“Great food. I got the beef wrap and it was made with love. Come support this spot. It’s real Persian food. I didn’t expect to come into this spot but I’m so happy I did. Great service I taken care of the owners who was very kind. Come support them it’s hard owning a small business. Go here instead of kebab shop“

“Thanks for feeding a weary traveller on the way back to the hotel, even though it was closing time. The gyros plate, grilled veggies, and salad were the best I've had in a long time, and you were all delightful for the few minutes we spent talking while waiting to get my order.“

“excellent service by David, great food and relaxed ambiance“

“Never had a bad meal. Food is a healthy option when compared to other restaurants/options. Server was helpful and delightful. However she appeared to be serving across entire restaurant so service could not realistically be considered good. Inspite of service, food was great.“

“Flavorful food served fast! Definitely coming back here :)“

“Good customer service and great food!!!“

“The quality of their chicken and Greek dishes is absolutely phenomenal. It is a small unassuming location and the menu may look dated but don't be fooled, this place is excellent. Any time a place serves a high volume of returning locals that should tell you something. Truly, the food quality is top tier.“

“Service was very slow, especially at the start. It took a long time for our server to visit for the second time to take our drink and food orders. Breakfast scramble was smaller than I thought it would be, and quality of food was below average for what I'm used to here.“

“Super attentive service. From the Hostesses, wait staff to buss boys. Food is delectable. Entrees were well prepared, fresh ingredients, served hot & salads crisp. Highly recommended.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Bar Traza yesterday. Our waiter, Zach, was outstanding! He was informative, friendly, personable and very helpful. He truly made our late lunch experience memorable. We sat on the patio, overlooking the golf course with a great view of the surrounding area and hills. I definitely recommend Bar Traza and Zach!“