Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba

1626 Selby Ave, St Paul
(651) 493-7438

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Jey Lavan

I personally love the food! So far, I've tried their falafel wrap, paneer butter masala, naan, and mango lassi, and everything was fenominal! I found the restaurant to be very cozy and inviting and the staff was kind. I plan on coming here again and again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Naveed Alam

Zait & Zatar now serving at Target HQ in brooklyn park.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kaj'Or Reinholdt

Casual, inviting little gem tucked in residential St. Paul.
Street parking is pretty easy to find within 1 block.

Dietary restrictions: Menu is 100% Hilal

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich

Nate Ramos

Delicious musukhan chicken and hummus great service very friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Msakhan Chicken Sandwich

Bob Dadabo

Legit mideastern everything. Hospitality was excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maya Ortiz

Love their food!

Nicole Touroutoutoudis

Great food!! Absolutely would go back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jenn

I was so excited to see that they had kushari so I had to try and it did not disappoint! I also got their falafel fries and falafel sandwich and those were really good too. Portions were generous for the price. Definitely coming back!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arin Ash

Great place to grab a working lunch, or a bite to eat with friends! Friendly service. Halal.

Dietary restrictions: Halal

Parking: Plug ins for laptops are available

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich

Gregory Adams

I've been three different occasions, the people are all so friendly. Service is great and the food is really good! I would definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Shawarma, Beef Shawarma Plate

panyia vang

Thank you for the best hospitality ever, food was great for both me and my husband. We will definitely be back to grub on the food again. ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Shawarma Plate

Zachary Wilkinson

It’s one of those places the locals love. Great food for a great price with a wide variety of foods to accommodate all. Our family came today and the staff were lovely, food was delicious, and we all left better than we came. Would definitely recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tamarind, Msakhan Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Dahi Puri, Za'Atar Fries

chris koch

Fantastic food especially for those wishing to break fast for iftar. Easily one of the best restaurants near the twin cities and a hidden gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bri Chapin

This shop has been a staple of mine for years, fantastic vegan options and friendly family run vibes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich

Lucio Rubio

If I could give zero stars, I would. My experience with the customer service at Zait & Za'atar was beyond disappointing — it was downright infuriating. After a mix-up with my order (on their end), I just wanted to place my order again so I wouldn’t leave hungry and empty-handed. Instead of taking responsibility or even offering a shred of empathy, they coldly told me to "call DoorDash" and walked away without another word. No apology, no effort to make it right, just indifference. I stood there, stunned, with no food, no option to reorder, and a growing sense of humiliation and frustration.

This review isn’t about the food — it’s about the complete lack of care for their customers. Mistakes happen, but how a business handles them shows their true colors. And unfortunately, Zait & Za'atar made it loud and clear: they simply don’t care.

Service: 1

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Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba

1626 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104
(651) 493-7438