Middle Eastern Restaurants in Houston, TX

“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!!“

“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“

“The place smells great as soon as you walk in. It's got a good atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is so so delicious. I would highly recommend the chicken or beef shawarma. I got a mix of both. The shawarma fries also look amazing. The french fries are really good. They have a huge menu. And if you want it to go they can make it quick.“

“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!“

“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 took my dad here for a father’s day lunch. The restaurant was clean and homely. The staff were cheerful and helpful. It was truly a 10/10 experience. The portions and prices are great and I had a wonderful time. I will definitely come back with more friends and family.

We ordered the lamb kabsa, the chicken mandi, and the fish. All the meats were soft and so flavorful. I would recommend all these dishes to anyone.“

“The grilled chicken wrap was honestly better than the Texans game tonight. I am clearly the whole package, so a smart, cute guy should reach out before someone else realizes what they are missing. I am usually at the bar, and I am definitely the best thing here.“

“I absolutely love this place! The food is consistently delicious—full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. Every dish I’ve tried has been a hit. The service is excellent, and what really stands out is the staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming, always greeting you with a smile and making you feel right at home. It’s rare to find a spot that gets both the food and the atmosphere just right, but this restaurant definitely delivers. Highly recommend!“

“A friend and I were looking for something new, local, and well reviewed. We were so lucky to stumble upon Saraya. Right next to a gas station, you wouldn't think there would be an amazing restaurant but, don't let that fool you. The second you walk in, you see the kitchen full of these lovely ladies cooking up meals from scratch. They were very welcoming and the vibe was very laid back. The portions were extremely generous, the food was made to order, fresh, and so delicious. I cannot wait to come back here again.“

“Great friendly service,and delicious food, reasonable pricing.I would definitely go back to try more menu options! The beef Shawarma was delicious very authentic!“

“Great food and atmosphere. Highly recommend“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“First time trying this food truck and it definitely won't be my last! The food was absolutely amazing and packed with flavor. On top of that, the owner was incredibly kind and welcoming. Outstanding food, top-notch service. Can't recommend this place enough!“

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

“This restaurant is incredible! The food is delicious and the service is outstanding. I can’t recommend it enough.“

“Very different and good food!“

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

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

“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.“

“Food is very good and staff is very friendly“

“I'll get right down to business:

The food is amazing. Genuinely hot, fresh and exceptionally flavorful. The portions are no joke either, for the price you pay you will be given a plate that is more than reasonable. Extra so if I must say.
The meals feel and taste home-cooked, like mom put something together for me after a long day.
Coming here I feel like I'm being fed rather than just coming to eat.

The staff are upmost kind, pleasant and genuine, the dining area is also clean and tidy. But do keep in mind this is a family owned establishment.

I have no complaints on this business. I pray for their success and a bountiful business. They will absolutely have a returning customer.“

“We’ve been looking for a Shawarma place since we moved to Houston and we found our go to!! Every food they served us was delicious. The Baba Ganoush, hummus, eggplant and of course chicken and beef. Oh and the falafel and sides. Thank you!“

“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! 🫶🏼“

“The best mashawi i’ve tried 😍❤️“

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

“They offer a wide selection of traditional Mediterranean dishes that can be tailored to fit the needs of any gathering. The kebabs, roasted vegetables, and array of dips are consistently well-prepared, and guests rave about the quality. The catering team is reliable, and the food arrives well-packaged and on time. For businesses or family gatherings looking to provide a unique and delicious meal, Aladdin’s catering is top-notch and highly recommended.“

“They offer a wide selection of traditional Mediterranean dishes that can be tailored to fit the needs of any gathering. The kebabs, roasted vegetables, and array of dips are consistently well-prepared, and guests rave about the quality. The catering team is reliable, and the food arrives well-packaged and on time. For businesses or family gatherings looking to provide a unique and delicious meal, Aladdin’s catering is top-notch and highly recommended.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very good food, good customer service!“

“I had a fantastic dining experience at this Yamani restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, with an impressive variety of authentic Yamani dishes. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the ambiance was inviting. Highly recommended.“

“We spent an enjoyable evening at Sayad celebrating a special birthday with coworkers. Not only was the food delicious and the presentation delightful....the service was quick and courteous too. We had over 15 individual orders . Most of the dishes were served promptly and the longer wait for the Oozy dish was well worth the time... I love the new location, the warm ambience, and pleasing decore. It was however a little complicated to find it on Google Maps😆“

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

“Droubi's is the oldest Mediterranean place in houston from the 70's. I've been a customer since middle school & I am 42 today. It's Delicious, Authentic, & ALWAYS Affordable! Over 50 years and the same gentleman that owns Droubi's still runs it with his wife. Hats off & respect to both of them.“

“I came by here after a good long run to pick up something for dinner. Their bowls are very tasty and lean!

It is a bit on the pricey side, but their service is prompt and they have a good variety of kebab food.

I would say their specialty is their house-signature sauces. I would give all of them a try to see what you like and go from there. Overall I recommend this place, I would say it’s more unique than CAVA.“

“Absolutely out of this world! 🌯🔥
We tried the beef, chicken, and lamb shawarma, and every single one was incredible! The meat was flavorful, tender, and seasoned to perfection. You can really taste the authentic Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
It’s not often that all three options impress you equally, but this place absolutely delivered. If you love shawarma, you HAVE to try this place! 🤤
Already looking forward to going back and trying more of their menu! ❤“

“Decent lunch option in the tunnels downtown. Certain things can be a bit overpriced but the rice bowl with gyro is pretty good for the price. Nothing too amazing but is still better than most other spots offering the same type of food.

Plus the coupon they give you for 10-15% off make it an even better deal as long as you remember to bring it.“

“One of the best and most delicious Lebanese restaurants in Houston! 🇱🇧❤ The food is truly authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious, and the quality really stands out. Highly recommended for anyone who loves authentic Lebanese cuisine — definitely worth trying! 👌😋“

“Mary’z has been my favorite in Houston for Lebanese food. It is the closest thing I have found to what my Tita made. I went to the Richmond location today and ordered the grapeleaves, cabbage rolls, cucumbers with laban, fried kibbe, and ashta with bananas. The kibbe, as per the menu and in authentic form, is made with pine nuts inside. Well, there were no pine nuts, but instead there were almond slivers. I asked the waitress about it and she told ME to ask the “chief”. I imagine she meant the chef. After some conversation, she asked the chef for me and came back to the table and said it’s always walnuts. Well, that’s wrong because it used to be pine nuts and now it’s almond slivers. I’m not sure where walnuts came into the picture. I decided my question was not going to be answered by this waitress and chef. In my opinion, the only reasons to substitute pine nuts with almonds would be availability (we’re in Houston and they are available within a mile of this location) or they are too high (this is a restaurant, if the ingredients go up, raise the price, don’t scrimp). I frequent this restaurant for authenticity, not because it’s cheap. I probably won’t be back to the Richmond location. It was better before they rebuilt. I prefer the Washington location where I’ve never had any complaint. Please don’t substitute pine nuts with almonds…“

“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“

“Great friendly service,and delicious food, reasonable pricing.I would definitely go back to try more menu options! The beef Shawarma was delicious very authentic!“

“Love this place made me feel like we were back in Isreal“

“wonderful environment, friendly, welcoming employees, and the food is superb! Family owned. I recommend 100 percent!“

“Best authentic afghani food in the sugarland area. We tried chapli kabab, mantua and saffron tea. The owner was kind enough to customise spice level to our liking. Everything was fresh and made from scratch, that’s what made the food extra special. They also serve authentic saffron tea.“

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

“The store is small but has most of what I need. The restaurant is GREAT! The beef kabobs are tender and lotta kabobs very flavorful.“

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

“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”“

“Nice 😊 place to relax and drink“

“I had the fish sandwich which was perfectly spiced and a very good portion. My husband had the gyro sandwich and liked it. We tried the potato balls which were very good (a little spicy) and the falafel balls which were good too (not spicy). The white sauce was very good. The guys behind the counter were very friendly and hard working“