50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Austin

“Food was excellent & the atmosphere was very warm & cozy.“

“Very nice mediterranean options, would recommend.“

“Very friendly and food is Great! And I’m a Private Chef!“

“My husband loved the crudo dish, had the smashed cucumber (smoked labne, nigella, amba, aleppo). Frena - this was delicious! (mediterranean wheat, za'atar, lamb butter, beet horseradish. Chicken Shawarma - laffa, carraway cabbage, green tahini and fixins Favorite was the falafel - tahini, amba, green shug..... yum! Cocktails of course! Our waitress was Sophie she was very gracious and attentive. Definitely going back.“

“So delicious!!! A new favorite!!“

“Awesome place to eat. We had gyros and they were great. Will definitely be returning. 5 stars!“

“I tried the falafel wrap today and the baklava they were delicious and the chicken was great and well seasoned! love the food that they serve 💓“

“This place has been consistently amazing for the past two years I’ve been coming here. It fed me when I was new to the area and looking for something different, fed my pregnancy cravings, and has been our go-to for many lazy Sunday date nights. I truly can’t recommend this food enough. The portions are generous, the ingredients are always fresh, and the quality never misses. Wishing this business nothing but continued success — they’ve earned a loyal customer for life.💛“

“Some restaurants just make food, but CAVA honestly makes the whole experience feel worth coming back for. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and actually satisfying without feeling heavy. The energy in the restaurant was genuine, and you could tell the team worked well together. Erick, Arriana, Vanessa, and Hannah stood out with how attentive and welcoming they were — not in an overly forced way, just real good people creating a good atmosphere. It’s rare to find a place that has both quality food and a team that leaves a lasting impression. Definitely earned a repeat customer.“

“very fresh food!“

“So yummy! Try the lamb! Great in house or to-go. The best hummus I’ve had in a while.“

“Awesome delicious fresh cook Mediterranean food!!!“

“This cava is absolutely spectacular. I've gone several times and are always satisfied. Mrs Jay is amazing and very attentive. They are never our of food and have easy to access parking.“

“Greek food was good -- best iI have had in Austin.“

“Awesome delicious fresh cook Mediterranean food!!!“

“Amazing humus and falafel. Excellent customer service and great atmosphere. 🥰😍🎊🙌🙏🙏“

“Fantastic lamb over rice get a little salad on the side it good 👍“

“Honestly one of the best shawarmas I've had. The lamb wrap is something else: juicy, well seasoned and you actually get a generous amount of meat, not just fillings.

The salad is fresh, and the sauce ties everything together perfectly. It's the kind of shawarma that makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less.

Lamb is notoriously tricky to get right, but here it genuinely tastes like it's been cooked with care. No dryness, no weird aftertaste: clean, tender, flavourful meat every single time 🫠.

The staff are always friendly and attentive. And if you haven't tried their babaganoush, you're missing out it is really surprisingly good. The rice pudding is also absolutely divine, proper comfort food.

One thing I didn't expect: even when online slots are fully booked, you can still place a personal order. Really appreciated that flexibility.

Wait time was under 10 minutes, which is impressive for food this good. Though honestly, for a shawarma like this worth every second of waiting. 10/10 ♥️“

“Would highly recommend the gyro wrap. The meat is so juicy and the flavors all come together beautifully. I’ve ordered the gyro plate before and while that may be your best bang for buck because the quantity is a lot, that gyro wrap is unbeatable. I would frequent this place for that alone.“

“This is by FAR the greatest CAVA I’ve ever visited. I’ve honestly had CAVA across the country, mostly in Boston and DC and I have never been wowed like this before.
Right off the bat I knew this was the spot to be. We walked in and the dining room was spotless. Not a single stray lettuce leaf on any tables. The music was at exactly the right volume, loud enough to be heard but not to interrupt conversation.
We approached the line and the team was incredibly nice. A couple bowls backed up, and another team member jumped in to make sure mine was started in a timely manner.
They gave us all individual attention, answered a couple questions and sent us on our merry way. The patio is a great little spot and our bowls were the absolute best.
Another thing I noticed and appreciated was the back kitchen. From the customer view it was clean and efficient. I love that they’ve implemented a separate space for online orders as it definitely takes away from some potential chaos.
(Don’t mind my crumpled up napkins in the photo please and thank you)“

“Been coming here for YEARS now and this food truck has seen me through it all. Ali has a heart of gold, remembers his customers, and ALWAYS puts me in a good mood with his amazing cooking and attitude. Both of which has never once faltered all this time. Not to mention his prices are VERY reasonable, he's open late, and personally, it's an absolute pleasure supporting someone with this rare level of dedication towards their craft.

This is not an ad, I was just excited to give the shoutout & review this place deserves after all these years! (Sorry it took this long haha) The next time you need something quick, or are tired of overpaying for fast food made by kids/corporations who couldn't care less about you, remember this place. You'll spend less time and money for a better meal than any drive-thru in town.

So so thankful for Ali, his food truck and all the small, yet pleasant moments they have blessed me with. Thanks as always, and if you're reading this, I'll be back soon!!“

“TXSHAWARMA Mediterranean was delicious!!! Highly recommend to anyone in the Austin area looking for a good food truck! Food quality and taste was great! Authentic too! Took me back to the Middle East, spot on guys!! Applause!!!“

“Huge thanks to Abed and the team at Giro Express! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with care. Great portions, fast service, and fair prices every time. Abed always makes sure the customers are taken care of and leaves you with a great experience. Definitely one of my favorite food trucks — highly recommend it!“

“Really enjoyed our visit to Lazeez. Good food, nice people worth checking out.

We had both the beef and chicken shawerma plate with rice and hummus and the food was good. But what stood out to me was how we were immediately treated and welcomed into the restaurant.“

“TX Shawarma is hands-down the BEST when it comes to flavor!

If you're looking for flavor that hits hard and stays with you, TX Shawarma is unbeatable. The seasoning is absolutely perfect — rich, bold, and mouthwatering with every single bite. You can tell they don’t cut corners when it comes to spices and marinades.

The meat is always juicy and perfectly grilled, and the sauces they use take everything to another level. Whether you get it in a wrap or over rice, the flavor combo is just next level. It’s the kind of meal you think about the next day and want again.

I've tried shawarma from all over, and nothing compares to the depth of flavor TX Shawarma at Thicket brings. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously missing out. Flavor is KING here 🔥🔥🔥“

“Great Food..“

“Wonderful, huge portions!“

“The food is delicious. Very authentic Syrian cuisine. I grew up in Michigan, and the food reminded me of the places that we ate in Dearborn. I will definitely recommend all my friends to eat here.“

“Crazy good falafel, gyro wraps, and lamb over rice. Reasonable prices.

Really good spices and high quality meat, I'm getting hungry just writing this review.

Rice was excellent and sauce was perfect. Could not ask for better quality food, staff was friendly and great view of sunset as you sit and eat.

We will be back!“

“First time here. Excellent pizza. And the service was over the top. Thank you. I will be back!“

“Perfect and crispy falafels. Not undercooked or overcooked. Creamy and plentiful hummus but I could taste salty as I’m sensitive to high sodium. I just wished that Tabbouleh isn’t too watery or has too much olive oil. Maybe it’s how Lebanese dish is cooked. The lady offered to bring the meal to my car which was nice.“

“Amazing humus and falafel. Excellent customer service and great atmosphere. 🥰😍🎊🙌🙏🙏“

“Great food and experience. The staff were lovely and the venue is warm and friendly. We will be returning.“

“The location is somewhat beleaguered by car traffic, but the food is worth tolerating some noise, hazard, and pollution. Really. This is the best Levantine type food in the neighborhood that I'm aware of. The folks are genuinely congenial and good at what they do. I recommend checking it out-- it's open super late, so that adds another point in its favor.“

“Kubba was amazing. All of the dishes were savory and the serving sizes were huge. I highly recommend coming here!“

“Theyr'e Kefta over rice is the best, also everything is super affordable and tastes great.“

“The food is excellent and the serving portions are amazing for the price. I totally recommend anyone to eat there.“

“They're doing their best with delivery, and I'm impressed. It was a rainy day but they communicated multiple times about the delay. The food arrived a lil late but was tasty and delicious. it was a fun date night at home!“

“yummy food with great service!!“

“I want to say thank you very much for the absolutely respectful and friendly service. You took my order so fast and returned just as fast with the amazing grape leaves if you haven't had any you need to. I'll be honest if it wasn't to my limitations of money I probably would've ordered the entire menu it all looks so delicious regrettably I've only had the grape leaves but my next trip to Austin i will try new things please for those of you willing go and try it be patient this is good quality food for am good price.“

“I visited Chako for the first time on Sunday with some family and we all LOVED the food!! We were so excited to try the shawarmas and the food was better than expected! Food was served within 10 minutes of ordering and food was very warm! The man serving us was so friendly and even with a language barrier between us he gave exceptional service. He even got off his truck to come and ask how our food was and made sure we didn’t need anything else.I will definitely be coming here more often!🤗“

“Best food ever , great service, excellent food, I recommend everything from the menu“

“Great seasoning on chicken shawarma, fantastic choice! Good tzatziki sauce as well and the falafel is good to try but the chicken shawarma was definitely my preference. My friend said the hot dog was fantastic and the burger was ok but we had the burger to go so it wasn’t eaten right away. The fries were seasoned well but I forgot to ask to make them extra crispy as is my preference. The guys are Super nice there, great customer service!“

“Drove 4 hours to Austin and the my wife suggested this place we saw while driving. When I say this was the best gyro I've had in my 35 years of living im not lying lol. The spicy sauce they use is 1/1 and everyone needs to experience this place!!!“

“fresh food. good food portions. friendly staff and environment. Terrance was great, I'd come back just to have him take my order.“

“I can't say enough about this place! The food is absolutely delicious, fresh, with generous portions. I love that I can eat a healthy guilt free meal that's packed with flavor. Pictures just won't do it justice.“

“My beef shawarma salad came with a generous amount of well seasoned meat, good fresh veggies and a tasty dressing. My beef gyro wrap was also delicious. The pita had good structure and a nice chew, the veggies were fresh and crisp, the beef was well seasoned and generous and the sammich had just a small kick of heat that sets it apart from mundane wraps in this genre.

The truck is nestled in a square of real estate that feels like a defunct business used to be there but was razed long ago. The vibe feels like you've wandered into the world's smallest city park, with picnic tables and artificial grass bordered on three sides by food trucks. It's a cool little dive spot!“

“I Experienced their amazing food by “ Carry Out”. Difficult to believe one is able to pick up such delicious gourmet cuisine, by Top Chefs. Cannot wait to experience the full ambiance !!!“

“Overall a good experience, they have good quality food , great costumer service everyone was extremely nice. Apart from this the restaurant was super clean , I appreciate being treated wonderfully and served great food !! Will definitely be coming back soon.“