Fares Arabic Cuisine

5221 N 10th St Suite 270, McAllen
(956) 843-0116

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Eddie Spaghetti

Overpriced fake Arabic food.
Anyone who has been around would you this place is terrible.
Got the lamb shwarma for almost 30 bucks and such a tiny portion.
Dry, bland, and overpriced.
No thanks.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Troop 4 Scarsdale

Really tasty, authentic dishes. I was very impressed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Plate 5 Hot Mezze, Lentil Soup, Lamb Shawarma Sandwich, Muhammara

Rob

I ordered the lamb Shawarma. It was delicious and the portion is big too

John V

Set fantastic.First experience of this delightful mediterranean restaurant. Absolutely everything was tremendous and taste and quantity. Kabobs awesome and rice is over the top great.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nic Ter

Food is a little more than most Tex Mex restaurants! But this place is worth it!
Service and food quality is top notch!
It definitely deserves to be tasted...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Victor Hernandez

I have been coming here 2-3 times a month ever since they opened which was about 4-5 years ago. Their attention to detail and the quality of their ingredients goes above and beyond my expectations. Some of the best Arabic food I have ever had in the world.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

edward castillo

Big Price, Big portions and even BIGGER FLAVOR. So so good, service was great. We loved everything

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pam Antu

Shawarma was good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Olivia Zeinelabdin

Food was amazing the bread the beef and lamb was out of this world just absolutely delicious we enjoyed the atmosphere and our waitress was charming and welcoming next time we visit again we will definitely be back Chukran !!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Roy Rodriguez

This place is outrageously overpriced for what it actually is.

They respond to other reviews by justifying the high prices with “high-quality ingredients” and “halal,” but no other halal or Middle Eastern restaurant charges like this, and the food does not justify the cost.

Examples:
• Fries were $14 which is absurd, especially considering fries are not even a halal meat product (nothing is being prayed over or specially sourced).
• Lentil soup was expensive and very basic.
• A cucumber lemonade was almost $10.
• A beetroot salad was $22.
• Most plates were $30+, and this is not a fancy or upscale restaurant by any standard.

On top of that, service was poor. One lady seemed annoyed the entire time, never smiled, never checked on us, never asked how the food was, and generally made us feel like we were inconveniencing her by being there.

For the prices they charge, I would expect exceptional food, atmosphere, and service, and this place delivered none of that.

Do not recommend. Will not return.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Anoushka Mitra

Fam and I ordered the Platter for 2 and Tea. We got served with absolutely delicious food and we ate the house down. As a college student the menu is on the higher end but paycheck day calls for food at Fares.
They also have deserts;)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Diana Oliva

EPIC!!! I’m sad I don’t live closer but I will certainly come back when I’m in the area. Everything was PERFECT, the food, music, atmosphere and the staff was very attentive and kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ahsan Ali

Love the food and the staff !

They have always been welcoming and extremely accomodative. I like how the taste is always consistent. Food is always fresh and has authentic middle eastern touch to it.

I wish they had fresh kunafeh, I will start visiting twice as much if they introduce it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Greg Lewis

Very yummy food. Good service and atmosphere, but not great if you are in a hurry. They take their time with the food, but we found it to be worth the wait. We will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Ana Rivera

Chicken curry had 3 pieces of chicken. The chicken curry and green leaves was 60 bucks. Insane prices.

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