Generous portions with a good amount of meat but the garlic sauce was overpowering and there was too much of that fragrant powder on top. The hummus was good and chicken was juicy. I could see this being a win for other folks but it just wasn't for me!
Thalia D.
We'd never met a dolma we didn't like, until now. Coming in from out of town, we decided to support a local restaurant vs a chain. We all love Mediterranean food and were excited to find a spot we could frequent when in the area. The high ratings drew us in, but almost immediately we realized it didn't live up to the hype. Firstly, the management has some strange rules. The hours state they are open until 9. That's only for take out. Their "dining room" closes at 8:00. We arrived around 8:15 and didn't want to eat in the car. The counter person said they couldn't do anything because the owner never makes exceptions. They said the only way to eat there would be to receive the food in take out containers so we reluctantly went along with it. We came for kabobs, since it's Yucca Kabob. Well guess what? They don't serve kabobs after 8:00 AT ALL. Supposedly because they take too long to cook. So we opted for Dolmas, Chicken Shawarma and Gyros Shawarma. The dolmas were oddly *sweet*. Definitely seemed like they came out of a can and not good enough to finish. The plates had shaved meat, sauce, rice pilaf, salad and hummus and pita bread. One star is for the salad and one star is for the hummus. Both were very good. Sadly the rest was not. The shawarma was exceedingly salty. So much so we couldn't finish it. The rice pilaf with vermicelli was like box-style. The pita bread came out un-warmed in the plastic bag of the company that made it. We asked to have it heated up and it came back with burned edges... on the plastic bag. The interior was overly bright and not charming. Very average. The women's bathroom was also quite dirty. Needless to say we won't return, nor recommend. With the limited options for dining in Yucca Valley we really hoped for better. We recommend the owner rethinks the concept of open and closed. We definitely would have dined elsewhere if we knew in advance that we could neither get the main item on the menu nor dine in.
Sarah Latas
Came to town for a long weekend. We always bring our own food and cook and go out once on a road trip. We always look for Middle Eastern Restaurants, and Yucca Kabob did not disappoint. We ordered baba ghanoush, kafta plate and a gyro shawarma plate. The kafta was slightly tougher than I think it should have been, but it wasn’t dry and was extremely flavorful. We enjoyed the gyro and baba ghanoush a lot. The hummus that came with it was very smooth. We would come back and make the same order next time we are in town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Shawarma Plate, Baba Ghanoush
J. P.
10/10 recommend. My wife and I look forward to coming here every time we’re in Yucca/JT, and it’s typically more than once. The only thing better than the service is the food itself. Keep up the great work guys!
This place is always beyond expectations.Don’t forget to order a turkish coffee at the end of your meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Baba Ghanoush
Just Jack
I've been wanting to try this place for a few years it was never able to stop by. Had a few extra minutes today so I decided to drop in for lunch. Very glad I did. Food is absolutely amazing and the service is incredible. Everything is so fresh and tasty. I highly recommend trying to spot if you're in Yucca Valley or visiting. I had the combination beef chicken and kepta beef plate. So much food that I will be taking half home and eating it for dinner as well. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
chris ward
Food was good, staff was quick and polite, portions were more than enough and prices reasonable. Little things like we had two small kids and they "weren't allowed" to bring an extra bowl for soup so we had to buy two instead of being able to split one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Michele Ott
We visit the area once a year and have to eat at Yucca Kabob. I haven’t had such good middle eastern food since I was in Iraq. Nothing else comes close. This place is well worth every penny!
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabob Plate, Beef Kabob, Lemon Lentil Soup, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Hummus, The Main Kabob Plate
Roger Barris
Don't let the plain appearance of this restaurant fool you, the food here is excellent. I am a huge fan of Middle Eastern cuisines and have eaten them all around the world, and this one is top notch. Plus there is something so rewarding knowing that you are helping an family from Jordan succeed in the States. But let there be no question: the best reason to come here is the great food at totally reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
M Phone
Solid falafel, good dolmas, great babaghanoush, beer on tap. Friendly staff, comfy booths.Has kind of a dive bar vibe with wood paneling and older furniture, but clean, not smoky at all, bright and friendly.Recommend Jtree power-up.Vegetarian plate is a great option.Vegetarian options: Falafel, dolmas, hummus, baba ghanoush (eggplant), salad, and a vegi sample plate
Generous portions with a good amount of meat but the garlic sauce was overpowering and there was too much of that fragrant powder on top. The hummus was good and chicken was juicy. I could see this being a win for other folks but it just wasn't for me!
We'd never met a dolma we didn't like, until now. Coming in from out of town, we decided to support a local restaurant vs a chain. We all love Mediterranean food and were excited to find a spot we could frequent when in the area. The high ratings drew us in, but almost immediately we realized it didn't live up to the hype. Firstly, the management has some strange rules. The hours state they are open until 9. That's only for take out. Their "dining room" closes at 8:00. We arrived around 8:15 and didn't want to eat in the car. The counter person said they couldn't do anything because the owner never makes exceptions. They said the only way to eat there would be to receive the food in take out containers so we reluctantly went along with it. We came for kabobs, since it's Yucca Kabob. Well guess what? They don't serve kabobs after 8:00 AT ALL. Supposedly because they take too long to cook. So we opted for Dolmas, Chicken Shawarma and Gyros Shawarma. The dolmas were oddly *sweet*. Definitely seemed like they came out of a can and not good enough to finish. The plates had shaved meat, sauce, rice pilaf, salad and hummus and pita bread. One star is for the salad and one star is for the hummus. Both were very good. Sadly the rest was not. The shawarma was exceedingly salty. So much so we couldn't finish it. The rice pilaf with vermicelli was like box-style. The pita bread came out un-warmed in the plastic bag of the company that made it. We asked to have it heated up and it came back with burned edges... on the plastic bag. The interior was overly bright and not charming. Very average. The women's bathroom was also quite dirty. Needless to say we won't return, nor recommend. With the limited options for dining in Yucca Valley we really hoped for better. We recommend the owner rethinks the concept of open and closed. We definitely would have dined elsewhere if we knew in advance that we could neither get the main item on the menu nor dine in.
Came to town for a long weekend. We always bring our own food and cook and go out once on a road trip. We always look for Middle Eastern Restaurants, and Yucca Kabob did not disappoint. We ordered baba ghanoush, kafta plate and a gyro shawarma plate. The kafta was slightly tougher than I think it should have been, but it wasn’t dry and was extremely flavorful. We enjoyed the gyro and baba ghanoush a lot. The hummus that came with it was very smooth. We would come back and make the same order next time we are in town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Shawarma Plate, Baba Ghanoush
10/10 recommend. My wife and I look forward to coming here every time we’re in Yucca/JT, and it’s typically more than once. The only thing better than the service is the food itself. Keep up the great work guys!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyro Plate, Vegetarian Plate, Grape Leaves, Main Plate, Chicken Kabob Plate, Beef Kabob, Fattoush Salad, Kibbeh, Baklava, Vegetarian, Chicken Shawarma Plate, Veggie Plate, Gyro Shawarma Plate, Baba Ghanoush, Lemon Lentil Soup, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Gyro Sandwich, Hummus, Hummus & Lehmeh, Chicken Kabob
So delicious! The flavors were amazing. Do yourself a favor and order one of the mint lemonades. So refreshing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Vegetarian, Hummus
Authentic Mediterranean flavors!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is always beyond expectations.Don’t forget to order a turkish coffee at the end of your meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Baba Ghanoush
I've been wanting to try this place for a few years it was never able to stop by. Had a few extra minutes today so I decided to drop in for lunch. Very glad I did. Food is absolutely amazing and the service is incredible. Everything is so fresh and tasty. I highly recommend trying to spot if you're in Yucca Valley or visiting. I had the combination beef chicken and kepta beef plate. So much food that I will be taking half home and eating it for dinner as well. I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good, staff was quick and polite, portions were more than enough and prices reasonable. Little things like we had two small kids and they "weren't allowed" to bring an extra bowl for soup so we had to buy two instead of being able to split one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
We visit the area once a year and have to eat at Yucca Kabob. I haven’t had such good middle eastern food since I was in Iraq. Nothing else comes close. This place is well worth every penny!
Food: 5
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Chicken shawarma is very good ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kabob Plate, Beef Kabob, Lemon Lentil Soup, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Hummus, The Main Kabob Plate
Don't let the plain appearance of this restaurant fool you, the food here is excellent. I am a huge fan of Middle Eastern cuisines and have eaten them all around the world, and this one is top notch. Plus there is something so rewarding knowing that you are helping an family from Jordan succeed in the States. But let there be no question: the best reason to come here is the great food at totally reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid falafel, good dolmas, great babaghanoush, beer on tap. Friendly staff, comfy booths.Has kind of a dive bar vibe with wood paneling and older furniture, but clean, not smoky at all, bright and friendly.Recommend Jtree power-up.Vegetarian plate is a great option.Vegetarian options: Falafel, dolmas, hummus, baba ghanoush (eggplant), salad, and a vegi sample plate
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Plate, Grape Leaves, Baklava, Vegetarian, Veggie Plate, Baba Ghanoush, Hummus
SO GOOD!
Delicious food! Quick service. Kind & very attentive waiter. Highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Plate, Grape Leaves, Chicken Kabob Plate, Vegetarian, Chicken Shawarma Plate, Hummus