Middle Eastern Restaurants in Houston, TX

“As a decorator it takes a lot to rate a place but this one through out the process I noticed their service. Their management. Their cleanliness. And most of all the friendliness. 5atars“

“Shawarma House truly lives up to its name every bite feels like home. The meat is always perfectly seasoned, juicy, and tender, with just the right amount of char. The garlic sauce is unbelievably good creamy, garlicky, and addictive without being overpowering. You can tell everything is made fresh, from the crisp veggies to the warm, soft pita.

The staff are super friendly and welcoming, and the service is quick even during busy hours. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the quality never disappoints.“

“Did a search for good Greek food in the Pasadena area and this place showed. Drove from Deer Park to pick up lunch, and it did not disappoint. I got a mixed plate with beef and chicken...wonderful. The food is great, atmosphere is nice and clean, and the staff are very friendly. I will be coming back!!“

“⭐ 5/5 — The Kind of Food Truck You Follow Across the City ⭐
Shakomako isn’t just a food truck — it’s a full-blown Middle Eastern experience on wheels. From the moment you walk up, you’re greeted with aromas that hit you like a warm welcome from an Arab grandmother who insists you haven’t eaten enough.

The food? Next-level.
The shawarma is perfectly seasoned, juicy, and wrapped in warm, fluffy bread that somehow never gets soggy. Their falafel is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and genuinely tastes like it was made with care — not rushed. And don’t even get me started on the garlic sauce… smooth, bold, and absolutely addictive. If they ever bottled it, I’d buy it by the gallon.

Portions are generous, prices are fair, and everything tastes fresh. You can tell the team behind Shakomako puts heart into every plate.

The service is just as impressive.
Friendly, fast, authentic, and welcoming — the kind of energy that makes you feel like you’ve been a regular for years. Even during a rush, they handle every order with a smile.

Bottom line:
If you’re looking for the best Arab street food around, Shakomako is the spot. It’s one of those places you try once and instantly add to your weekly rotation. An absolute gem of a truck — flavorful, memorable, and worth every mile you drive to find it.“

“Update:
So the restaurant is changed name from Kabab Irbil to Kabsah.
This review is for Kabsah restaurant

The food was very delicious and fresh. The prices of the meal were reasonable. They have welcome tea, tea with milk, and coffee. I got tea and my husband got tea with milk, both were very delicious. Our order took about 20 minutes. Very yummy!“

“I really love this restaurant from the awesome service to the beautiful delicious food. Celebrated a birthday there last night and the food was awesome as well as the service. We will be back again! Love the lamb hummus and the kebabs. My friends enjoyed the restaurant and loved the food. Thank you again!“

“You must try the food here super delicious and very tasty 😋“

“Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend“

“Our experience was one of the best we have had while visiting Houston. The food was excellent, our server, Tran was exceptional. She was very personable, knowledgeable, and top notch. We will be back.“

“I loved the service; the environment was very clean and beautiful as well i had their rice and chicken kebabs and the chicken especially was soooo goood.“

“We just loved our visit here, i recommend it highly Everyone was extremely kind and Rajid our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. Thank you for a nice evening and great food“

“the food was delicious! fresh homemade! the best taste 😋! highly recommend!! we loved 😍“

“Food and customer service was top tier!!! I honestly cannot describe how great this was! First time visiting on a business trip but I will be back!“

“Visited late night on friday, must say the food is delicious. I ordered the chicken shawarma arabi, the shrak bread is very unique, the staff told me about it. The employees were super nice and respectful despite being super busy. Overall 8/10, due to the homeless situation outside.“

“My husband and I and our two children visited this Yemeni restaurant today, we are Palestinian and have never tried Yemeni food, we wanted to try something new and we were not disappointed. My husband ordered the grilled fish and it was the star, it was delicious! I had the Mandi chicken and it was so flavorful and tender. The Mandi rice was very good, especially with the tomato sauce and yogurt sauce. They had chicken nuggets and French fries for the kids. We also had the fattoush which I felt was lacking but not bad, it was fresh. Hummus was very good. My favorite part was the complimentary tea, very tasty. Our host and waiter was genuinely kind and attentive.“

“Amazing food and even better service! Umer was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and you can tell he really cares about the quality of the food and customer experience. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. This food truck is a must-try, and Umer definitely makes it stand out. I’ll be back for sure!“

“Shawarma both chicken and beef, great taste and value. Restaurant is on right and cashier on left. Fast service eat in or take out.
Halal grocery store with huge number of spices and middle eastern products as well.
Owner is legitimately friendly and gracious.“

“My parents recommended the Fajita Burger from FilFila, and I was not disappointed!It is a very large sandwich, with delicious, fresh ingredients. FilFila's house sauce is very flavorful, as well.When you receive the sandwich, it can be a little daunting due to its size. But the enjoyment really begins when you take your first bite. Beware, however, as the sandwich is always piping hot!I once tried the falafel wrap and was very underwhelmed by it, however.Finally, the owner is extremely nice, courteous, and really takes care of his customers.PSA: this truck stays closed throughout the month of Ramadan.“

“This is the most authentic and delicious Lebanese food I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Fantastic and exactly like mom’s!“

“The food here is amazing. Our server was on top of it. She never stopped moving and never left us unattended“

“Experienced this food truck for the first time and it won’t be the last! Awesome options, pricing, portions and staff! You think a waffle fry is a waffle fry… wrong! Get em! You won’t be sorry… not to mention the other items! 🫶🏼“

“We happen to come across Abu Omar Halal today while in Baton Rouge, Louisiana & they definitely caught our eye…. We just had to stop and try it! 🥳 Let’s just say it was soooo worth it, They have the best version of chicken shawarma I’ve ever had. I ate every last bite before leaving the parking lot. ❤️ We got the Chicken Shawarma Arabi along with a side of spicy garlic sauce! The spicy garlic sauce is a MUST TRY!“

“Amazing food and amazing service! Will definitely be back, 10/10 recommend. Cook went out of his way to make sure we’re comfortable and satisfied.“

“Our first trip here and it did not disappoint. Heard of this place on the Local Eats with Chris Shepherd tv show. The fried chicken and grilled lamb chops are a must! We will most definitely be going back! #localeats #chrisshepherd“

“What an amazing experience of food. If you are looking for halal food it's the best place to be.

Really loved their shawarma and spicy sauces with chilled coke.

The staff is very friendly and cooperative.“

“Food quality reasonable price great service. Thanks“

“Fantastic and fresh food I recommend it and give it a try“

“They do Schwarma right! good stuff!“

“El día de hoy fuimos a comprar comida para llevar chicken shawarma 💯 lo recomiendo está riquísimo ✨“

“Awesome food taste also too good 😊🤤 I will definitely go there again ❤️“

“I tried New Saffron Kabob House with a recommendation from a friend. I ordered their chapli kabob. I instantly loved it. I am safe to say that it’s one of the best Afghan food in Houston! It is located in the Guatemalan town of Hillcraft. Do check it out if you want to try one of the most underrated cuisines. “afghan cuisine”“

“My now favorite takeout. The staff are always genuinely happy to see you and you’re greeted like you’re family. Service is fast and the food…OMG. I’d never had gyro before, had lunch from them while at work and I was hooked. Fresh, fast and delicious! Miss Gloria, Hanan, and everyone else on staff are the best. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“In the Village for the afternoon and randomly picked this restaurant for lunch. Was a beautiful day and we were seated at there covered outdoor patio. Greeted by an extremely helpful and knowledgeable waiter. Took his time to help us with the menu as this was our first time there. Hummus is home made fresh and excellent. Had a delicious Turkish pizza and can highly recommend the Doner Kebab plate. Can’t wait to return and explore more items on the menu. Exceptional service and food. Highly recommend. 🧿“

“Nice 😊 place to relax and drink“

“Very relaxing spot... Good outdoor patio... smooth hookah... I go with the blueberry mint... staff is very attentive... the beef skewers are very well prepared... amazing (homemade?) vanilla ice-cream... it's good... A-plus place to chill out with a couple of friends...“

“The 🍊 mint on 🍊head hits the spot with some Moroccan Mint Green Tea and the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich was great!!! Can’t wait to try more next time I go!!!“

“Great food and the vast array of choices was superb!!!“

“I love Greek and Mediterranean food, and have tried several different restaurants in the Houston area over the last year. I recently placed an order through Uber eats and can easily say this is the best food I've had thus far! Beautiful presentation, exceptional taste, and impeccably smooth delivery. Definitely will be reordering or visiting again!“

“Great venue/food but to pay for a reservation to be seated 45 min later due to management not enforcing their time rules with the previous party is not acceptable. We weren't offered anything for the inconvenience but excuses. Despite a busy nite/crowd....this would have been a 5 star review if management had enforced their seating policy.“

“I strongly recommend food is good and tasty now they started suger can fresh juice which is very tempting in hot weather“

“I walked in to the restaurant and was welcomed by the friendly staff. It was an afternoon and less busy weekday. The place is clean and well maintained. The naan and a plate with lime, butter and cheese I believe was complimentary.

I ordered the Special combo meal. It was beef fillet and juicy chicken fillet, that’s marinated and grilled. Additional to that, I ordered tea because who doesn’t like tea with their meal. Great combination and I do recommend. I also ordered the Bijan Special in the menu to go as well.

They do have parking lot, coming in and leaving was not a hassle since it was not busy.

SPECIAL COMBO - 9/10
BIJAN SPECIAL - 8.5/10“

“Many customers rave about the authenticity and quality of Aladdin's Mediterranean dishes, with the hummus, lamb, and shawarma receiving consistent praise. The freshly prepared dishes and homemade pita bread enhance the overall dining experience, making it a standout for Mediterranean cuisine.“

“Shawarma is the best good service“

“The best mashawi i’ve tried 😍❤️“

“I am so addicted to this place. The food is so good and employees are always so friendly. Bravo!“

“I came in an hour before closing as another restaurant I had planned to go to was unexpectedly closed. The place was immaculate, the food was hot and fresh even though there weren't a lot of people there due to it being Halloween night. Everything tasted fantastic. I highly recommend it if you love Mediterranean food. Lots of lemon, olives, tomatoes, and onions.“

“Excellent butcher shop (have never tried the restaurant but need to next time!). I've gotten some different cuts of lamb here in separate occasions, each time it's been fantastic. Much better than the lamb you can find in grocery stores around town. It's incredibly clean and well maintained.“

“The lamb gyros are so good!! Had my first one today and I was pleasantly surprised.“

“Delicious food clean place very well designed Create customer service I live it all“

“Today was first time for me and family trying this restaurant
We loved it and food was yummy
Thanks for Linda and her team Jack and the other lady who was behind the grill (didn’t get chance to get her name) for great service!
For halal options you need to ask before you do the order“