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!“

“So delicious!!! A new favorite!!“

“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 💓“

“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.“

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

“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.💛“

“I don’t know why it took me so long to try this place but the flavor was insane, so SO yummy! And the service was wonderful - Alandra gave me great recommendations and walked me through all the options very warmly and knowledgeably. Will def be back soon!!“

“very fresh food!“

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

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

“love the combination of artistry with food, my absolute favorite food truck and place for eating in Austin hands down. owner incredibly kind and knowledgeable“

“Awesome delicious fresh cook Mediterranean food!!!“

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

“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 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.“

“I've eaten at alot of Halal Restaurants, and this outshine them all, Ali was very kind and courteous, he showed genuine enthusiasm in making us food, the little patio area outside was very cozy, and made it feel like a restaurant, not to mention the food was absolutely outstanding, you could tell that it was made with care, I don't think either of us took a single breath once we started eating, and when we left, Ali told us how grateful he was for us coming to his food truck. If I could give you more stars I would my friend.
~Augie & Buddha“

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

“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!!!“

“Awesome delicious fresh cook Mediterranean food!!!“

“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!“

“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 🔥🔥🔥“

“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.“

“Wonderful, huge portions!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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)“

“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. 🥰😍🎊🙌🙏🙏“

“The best in Austin“

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

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

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

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“I love this place and recommend it to everyone when I did ride share. But today I came and told them I lost my credit card a few months ago and this was the last place I used it. Ahmed came to my rescue with my credit card from a few months ago. I ordered and as usual the food was amazing. Thank you so much for everything. A true staple in our community and I am beyond grateful.“

“The owner is a G! Service was great because for starters, I forgot my wallet and only had $10 on me and he cooked me up this crazy plate out of generosity and we even had a nice conversation after. I highly recommend if you ever come stay at the Westin on fifth Street in Austin, Texas. I'll be back every time I'm in the area.“

“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.“

“yummy food with great service!!“

“Amazing food with a family atmosphere! The people who run it are so kind!“