Manara Cafe Authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine

I have eaten at Manara Cafe a handful of times and it is consistently delicious and authentic. Although I consider myself an adventurous eater, I’ve taken a few picky eaters here (including an 8 year old picky eater) who also walked away fully loving it. The vegetarian plate is filling and delicious. The lamb and beef is incredible. Best hummus in town by a long shot!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food. Great service. A1.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice, Baklava, Dolmas, Gyro with Chicken Kabab, Chicken Kebab, Fries, Hummus, Sauce, Beef and Lamb, Beef and Lamb Gyro, Mixed Kabob Plate, Kafta Kabob Plate, Chicken Kabob, Chicken Shawarma Plate, Gyro Salad, Chicken Kabob Plate, Mango Juice, Veggie Platter, And Hummus, Salad Hummus

Food was not even close to authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Heard a lot of good things about this restaurant. But we got to eat over fried Falafel and didn’t feel physically good after having the chicken shawarma. Maybe years ago it was a good place to go but not anymore. And cherry on top is that the host was very loud to us and he barely smiles dealing with the customers and serving his awful food.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Phe-nom-o-nal... The food is stellar. Service is on point. Vibes are great. No complaints. No notes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice, Chicken Kebab, Beef and Lamb, Chicken Shawarma Plate, Mango Juice

Phe-nom-o-nal... The food is stellar. Service is on point. Vibes are great. No complaints. No notes.

The layout makes it easy to relax and enjoy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Definitely get the baklava!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I enjoyed the falafel sandwich and saffron rice as a vegetarian option.
My friend always gets the chicken kebab.

Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice, Chicken Kebab

It’s rare to find such quiet hospitality these days.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love their Kafta Kabob Plate. My husband loves the garlic sauce for his pita. The owner already knows us and brings it without him having to ask. Their jasmine rice is sooo delicious! Can’t be in Lubbock without going to eat here!

Food is amazing. But half the time when I go during the hours that it’s supposed to be open, the parking lot is chained off and nobody seems to be there.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

great food and the soft serve is delicious. Their bread is house made daily.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Temporarily closed for vacation until June 23rd

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the best halal food in town. I tried two different platter. One mixed combo of gyro and chicken kafta kabab and another one with gyro and chicken shwarma platter. I liked the former one more. Platters are served with rice, pita bread, 2 dips and salad. Must try if you are visiting lubbock.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unfortunately, there’s no option to leave less than one star. The owner was extremely aggressive and showed no sense of hospitality whatsoever.

Would you like a version that’s more formal, humorous, or direct?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1