Sahara Palace Mediterranean Restaurant
$ • Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Kebab
Hours:
5890 E State St, Rockford
(815) 227-0270
About Sahara Palace Mediterranean Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Vegetarian Falafel Plate not Part of Specials
Homemade Hummus Plate with Beef Shawarma
Half Tray of Stuffed Grape Leaves
Hummus with Beef Shawarma
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Half Tray of Tandoori
Sahara Special Plate
Half Tray of Hummos
Beef Shawarma Plate
Recent Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 7PM |
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Sahara Palace Mediterranean Restaurant serves fresh and delicious Mediterranean cuisine, including exceptional falafel and stuffed grape leaves. This restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian options, such as the Super Veggie Platter and Falafel sandwich. With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the owner treats customers like family, creating a lively dining experience. Many customers appreciate the easy parking and the quick service, noting that the owner is kind and attentive.
The owner often provides suggestions for dietary needs without needing a menu, especially for vegan diners. Guests love the vegetable platter, which includes the best tabbouli, hummus, baba ganoush, Arabic salad, falafel, and fava beans. The lentil soup is noted for being particularly warming. The restaurant is recognized as a lovely family business, with unique handmade bracelets available for sale. Customers feel a strong sense of community and are eager to return for the healthy options and friendly service.
Recent reviews highlight the fantastic food, with many praising the perfectly seasoned kebabs, warm fluffy pita bread, and the freshest falafel. The lamb shawarma and baba ghanoush are also mentioned as standout dishes. Families enjoy the small family dinner, which offers a sample of various items, ensuring satisfaction for everyone. Sahara Palace Mediterranean Restaurant is truly a hidden gem, known for its authentic flavors and genuine ingredients, making it one of Rockford's best-kept secrets.