Middle Eastern Restaurants near Santa Ana, CA

“Great dinner, our server was excellent! Loved the guitarist.“

“Good portions and good food and reasonable prices with friendly service“

“The food was INCREDIBLE! Very large portions and fresh, healthy choices for all ages. We will definitely come here regularly after our first visit!“

“Some of the best food you will ever have. Great family owned businesses and also great catering. This is our to go place for authentic Egyptian food.“

“Definitely the chicken. I like the choices of sides too. I have to try the rest. I hope we get one in our area, Cypress or Cerritos.“

“What a gem of a restaurant, the quality is clear the second you see the food. The taste is fresh and the bowls are so colorful and nutritious. Great value for the generous portions also. Top not service- my go to restaurant for lunch! Also Rotisserie Chicken is great to pick up for dinner and take home to my family!“

“muy buena atención de Natal ~ Brasil 👍“

“Un buen servicio y la comida rica“

“احلى مطعم واحلى اكل عربي اصيل
The best food and the greatest vibes, they give you a great portion for a reasonable price.
I love it , been visiting since 4 years and the taste never failed me, it is always the same authenticity and quality.“

“The best Falafel I have ever had. Perfectly cooked. They offered me a sample before I even ordered. One of the best values for family meals around.“

“Ikram Bakery – Shawarma, Falafel & Sweets That Keep You Coming Back

If you’re in Orange County and craving legit Mediterranean flavors, Ikram Bakery is where it’s at. Their shawarma is juicy, packed with spice, and wrapped in the freshest bread. The falafel is perfectly crispy outside, soft and herby inside—no dry bites here.

Then there’s the baklava—flaky n just the right amount of sweet. Pair it with their simit, a fresh, sesame-crusted Turkish bagel, or a bowl of sütlaç (Turkish rice pudding) if you’re in the mood for something creamy and comforting, suggest always take some to go.

And if you have time? Sit down with a cup of their Turkish coffee—strong, rich, and the perfect way to end your meal. Tried it once, and now I’m a customer for life. 🔥🥙🥯☕🇹🇷“

“this is the best place in the US, in the past 25yrs we finally find a place has the best taste we were raised on.. very fresh, it was ordered for shipping, we didn't have to add any syrup, we just heated up for a little and I can say the neighborhood not only our house smelled knafeh.. thank you so much, we tried the hareseh also very fresh and tasty... can't wait to try the Helbeh and Warbat.. 😍😍😍“

“Food is tasty and authentic. I ordered the beef Soltani to go. Koobideh was well seasoned and so was the barg aka filet mignon.

Salad Shirazi was very tasty and so was the mast mouseer. I would put this place up against Shamshiri any day.

I’ll be back.“

“Great and Tasty Halal Food in town.“

“Excellent! I randomly tried this place when my daughter had a spa day down the street, and I had some downtime.

I was greeted warmly by Ali and Omar when I entered, and ordered the chicken plate. During my very short wait, Ali brought me a complementary falafel to taste, and it was the moistest I've ever had.

The food is freshly made to order but cam out lightening fast. It was delicious! Tasted like a home cooked meal straight from Mr. Ali's home kitchen. I was very full and kept eating, it was that delicious!

Simple, but nice decor. Plenty of seating.

Highly recommend this spot and will come back if I'm ever back in the area!“

“Shout out to Baran Mediterranean restaurant. We had a superbowl/ 50th birthday party yesterday and everything was literally perfect. Food/staff/ decorations/ cake, everything was perfect. There's nothing I would change or do differently. We had a party of 80 and everyone has been texting today saying how good the food was. Go try them out, you won't regret it. Owners are pretty amazing too, super friendly and down to earth. Thank you Baran!!!!❤️“

“Amazing food and customer service!! Everything is always fresh and delicious.“

“Nice ambient clean and delicious food“

“Yes and yes! Great menu! Will be back!“

“We had the chicken kabab, shawarma, hummus trio and falafel plate and all the things were fresh and delicious. I especially liked that everything was spiced and seasoned very well and the falafels were crispy outside and moist inside and very flavorful. Highly recommended

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly with lots of folks bringing their whole family

Wheelchair accessibility: Everything seems to be on the same level“

“Great service and reasonable prices“

“Most welcoming people with delicious food. Couldn’t go wrong with anything on the menu. We tired this place to beat the crowds at Disney land and honestly had a much better and wholesome experience at this restaurant than anything we could have gotten at DL. Thanks for the food and experience. Would love to come here more often but unfortunately we are visiting from the east coast. Highly recommend!!!“

“Easily one of Orange County's crown jewels. The food, customer service, and overall environment are very welcoming and always incredible. Always consistent excellence. Thank you.“

“I highly recommend that you stop to eat here whenever you can. Amazing five star food. Staff is amazing, welcoming and friendly and helpful. Amazingly clean restaurant too. You will not be disappointed unless you pass them by and don't stop in.“

“Delicious turkish kebap (kabob), döner, lahmacun, meze plates, and desserts! And the most important dish of all, iskender kebap ("Alexander kebab" )! My favorite! 😛 Just be careful about the pepper 🌶️ that comes with the iskender... it's spicy 🔥

The sitting area is small but comfortable and they also have some outdoor seating.“

“The food was INCREDIBLE! Very large portions and fresh, healthy choices for all ages. We will definitely come here regularly after our first visit!“

“This place is a hidden gem! The food is affordable and delicious with good portions. But what stood out the most was the staff, they’re very friendly. I accidentally ordered Tzatziki Salad when I meant Tabbouleh and they gave me a portion anyway. Just very kind family owned vibes here. Would definitely recommend!“

“Best Armenian middle eastern baker in orange county, always delicious, fresh, and made to order.

Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian options

Kid-friendliness: VERY

Wheelchair accessibility: Very good“

“I might as well own stock in this business with how frequently my wife and I return... The wraps are so huge my wife and I split one and it's still a ton of food.

It's 10/10 every time. Favorite place especially for the price.“

“Very nice place good food“

“Met girlfriends for lunch here with no expectations, but wow, I will definitely come back, the food was delicious and large portions. I had the most succulent chicken and tried an eggplant appetizer.
My husband got to enjoy as well b/c I brought home leftovers!
The young gal who served us was very nice and knowledgeable of all the Persian foods, and service was fast.
It's quite small inside, sort of a hole in the wall, but what a quaint local eatery!

Parking: We got a spot easily, but may have been lucky.
I imagine it could be challenging at busy times.“

“Very good kebab wraps ( falafel or beef/lamb with salad. The garlic aioli was pretty delicious and tasty too. Staff are friendly and helpful.“

“Delicious food! We loved it !“

“todo muy rico, excelente trato y no tuve que esperar tanto 😋“

“It was really goooooooood☺️“

“I'm so used to getting rice that is room temperature at best. So I ordered the chicken shawarma rice bowl, and the first thing I notice is the rice is warm . . . like really warm. I also have a fear of really hot spicy food because it makes me sick. No problem here - the chicken was so delicious, and not "hot" spicy at all. Just a really great flavor. My friend ordered the same, and her reaction was the same. Great flavor, so tasty! The service was great too! But the very best part was the size of the serving - it was such a generous serving, I had to ask for a to-go container, and enjoyed it again later that day. The restaurant was light, bright and clean. I totally recommend this restaurant.“

“The Kabob Shop never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Big shoutout to Rayna for her amazing customer service—she was super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!“

“Better than Halal Guys. Yeah I said it. Go taste for yourselves.“

“Me encanta panini a mi familia y a mi por su puesto. Muy rico todo.“

“Excellent Excellent Excellent….. i am from dubai been in canada for about 10 years, was visiting disneyland here in LA. Found this gem of a place late at night…….last time i had a shawarma like this in 10+ years was back home. Amazing service as well. Thanks guys.“

“Fresh and delicious. Inexpensive if you need to feed a large family. Perfect for the person who like hot sauce. I have seen grown men wiping the sweat off their face with a smile!“

“really good………………………….!!!“

“Hands down one of the best kebabs I’ve ever had! The meat was juicy, full of flavor, and cooked perfectly. Their sauces and sides hit the spot too. Super friendly service and clean setup I’ll definitely be coming back. If you haven’t tried Pennie’s Kebab yet, you’re missing out!“

“I love pastries and sweets, I saw this popped up on the map so I had to come by. I don’t know what I ordered because there was no labels. But the lady said this item was her favorite and now it’s my favorite 😉. The baklava was pretty good, the eclair was eeeeh 😬 (pass). I would come back here again.“

“It's a simple menu, but there is a ton of variety with food choices. This has become our go-to lunch place whenever we're in the mood for something healthy. The food is delicious, the prices are very reasonable, and the service is great. We often see the same staff every time we come and they are always attentive, friendly and professional.

SAJJ is especially great if you're vegan or vegetarian as it's way more than just a salad, there's so many options you can choose that you can have something different every time you come. I also like that you get a lentil soup with your meal too. Such a great added bonus.

The portions are generous, and I often get filled up. If you come during the peak lunch rush, expect to wait a little and you may not find a table. But the line moves quickly and there's plenty of public seating around the restaurant as well.

Signing up for the app got us occasional discounts so you may want to check that out, and we always return regularly, but especially when there's a promotion. Enjoy healthy eating!“

“The food is quality service is great. I will come back for sure.“

“A great place to grab a tasty snack or a quick meal if you happen to be in the Avengers Campus. Ever since I watched the Avengers I've been craving some shawarma and as luck would have it Disney opened up a shawarma cart right in the park. They have a chicken shawarma I believe and an impossible vegan one which I ordered. The pita was soft and warm and the "meatball" was really flavorful. It comes with a zesty sauce for dipping but it was so good you don't really need it. This being Disney it is pricey at $15 but worth it IMO. If you're lucky you might be able to catch one of the many performances while you're eating your shawarma at the tables right by the stand.“

“Don’t like the fact they raised the prices, but the food is still the bomb though!“

“Eager to please staff, delicious food (try everything) served family style, loved how the hot water with lemon is served. Perfect for dates family get together’s or whatever else you have going on. Don’t be in a rush. Enjoy the casual vibe.“

“Been coming here for years for lunch with co-workers. Come here once in a while with my wife for dinner. The place had a kind of Parisian bistro atmosphere in the evenings. There are many Persian delights on the menu, but I come for the Fesengen. Service is always friendly and excellent. Sometimes I call it in and pick it up on my way home to eat at home.“