Albaraka Mediterranean Market and Grill

My personal pick for the best chicken shawarma in the Triangle. Try it with the spicy garlic sauce on the side

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I would like to inform everyone that Albaraka houses a perfume shop offering a variety of Arab scents, expertly crafted by a perfumer with extensive knowledge of various fragrances, including musks. I highly recommend visiting and experiencing these high-quality scents for yourself; you will undoubtedly appreciate the opportunity to explore these unique aromas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good shawarma with fresh made bread, good bulk beans.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is unbelievably delicious, shawarma is a top pick nationwide. Cashier staff could be more helpful and friendly other than that great food and great prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Update 2026: the Shawarma has a different worse flavor each time you buy it like a new chef who is using an online recipe each time. Dry, no flavor, stale.
Stop making Shawarma please, it is not worth $12. Maybe $3 for the quality.
great variety of middle eastern food including a butcher with fresh meat.

Besides this point it is hard to leave without buying anything especially their olives.

Food: 1

Service: 4

The food was average .

I was always impressed with the quality of the Shwarma at Al- baraka. So when I had guests coming over from NYC I was more than happy to give them the advice to order from this place. But it was a disaster and utter disappointment of Shwarma as it was dry as hell inside with no flavor except for the garlic sauce. Never ordering again from here.

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food is good, but the service is lacking. The atmosphere is that you're sitting in the middle of a grocery store.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

Excellent prepared food - ordered the kefta platter and it was delicious. Very clean inside and the staff were helpful and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chicken swarms

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Soon as i came in it felt right. Easy ambiance, family location. The food is amazing, hot, and fresh. The staff was great even suggested i try a dessert, which was fire. Definitely will return. Thanks for your service Al Baraka 💪🏾

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a wonderful experience at Albaraka. The authentic Mediterranean flavors really stood out especially the chicken shawarma and kabob dishes, which were flavorful and well-seasoned. The menu has a nice variety, including wraps, bowls, desserts almost everything.
The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was relaxed. While a few items could be improved, overall I found the food delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. Highly Recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I absolutely love their food every time I visit. The experience is always outstanding, not just because the food is always piping hot and freshly made, but also because of the incredible hospitality and care we receive. If I ever want to impress someone with great food, a calm ambiance, and a perfect restaurant choice, I always choose Al Baraka. The environment is soothing, the food is top-class, and it’s truly my go-to place — always!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We brought our family up from Holly Springs to try the Shawarma we saw on Instagram. It was well worth the trip because everything was delicious! We also grabbed some tasty items from the market area. We’ll be back! Thank you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel, Hummus, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Yellow Rice, French Fries, Chicken Shawarma Bowl

The food is amazing—fresh, full of flavor, and cooked perfectly. Everything tastes authentic and high quality. One of the best Mediterranean meals I’ve had. Highly recommended!