This is really a 3.5 but the good parts were enough for me to give 4 stars. I love Mediterranean…read morefood, so I was happy we found this spot. We went on a Friday as this place was a great location, walking distance from our downtown hotel. The first thing I tried were the falafels, which were dry and tasted old. I was a bit disappointed. My boyfriend wouldn't even finish 1. Next we tried our plates. The plates were packed with food, which was great for the price. They ran out of regular hummus, but my lamb with the spicy hummus and rice was good, the lamb was tender, and I loved the veggies in the rice. The lentil salad was also really good. My boyfriend's chicken breast was pretty dry, the only way we could eat it was with hummus. Overall, the place is good. I'd go again if I were in downtown Houston, the lamb and rice and lentils were great, but I would avoid the chicken breast and falafels.

While I love seeing Mediterranean options expand in Pearland, my experience at Arabella was merely…read moreokay. I ordered a chicken/gyro combination platter with sides of garbanzo beans, tzatziki, and spicy hummus. The chicken and gyro tasted decent but all three sides could have used more flavor. Spreading the sides on the complementary pita only helped a bit. The food might have still scraped by with 4 stars but service fell short as well. I only wanted 2 sides but had been charged for 3 due to language barriers with one employee. I specifically asked if the sauces (e.g. spicy hummus, tzatziki) would count as a side and the employee responded no. A second employee handled my order at checkout and explained that the sauces do in fact count as sides (but the saffron rice... doesn't). $15+tax seems fair for 1 entree and 2 sides, but I didn't appreciate paying $2.15 for a third side that I was misled about. One thing I will give this restaurant props for is maintaining a clean dining area, but it's not enough to make me consider returning.

I always love the variety at Dimassi's. Regardless of whether you're a vegetarian, meat lover,…read morehealth conscious, sweet toother, et cetera... everything here tastes so good. I usually come on weekends which bumps up the admission price to $21 before tax but it's always been worth it for me. My favorites here are the lamb shanks (not always available), baked fish, and grilled vegetables. I have found that the hummus goes well with pretty much everything. The baklava is a must for desert if you still have the stomach for it by the end. Central European vibe all around and very well maintained. Floors and countertops are typically spotless, with disposable hand covers to decrease contamination of food. Great place to take your friends, especially if they are Mediterranean newbies or have completely different dietary preferences.

First & Last Time for Us... The chicken kabobs were dry and…read moreas hard as rocks. The lettuce in the salads were tinged brown. Only one olive in the salad... no cucumber.

My daughter recommended CAVA and my husband and I went to try it for the first time and loved a few…read morethings about it. The food was the star of the show. My daughter suggested the lamb meatball and they were absolutely delicious. I wish you got more than two. The brown rice was good. Tried the black lentils for the first time which I like, although they were a little too hard for my taste. I also had what I thought were regular sweet potatoes but once I took a bite I realized they were Japanese sweet potatoes which I love. And the pita chips, wow! Delicious. I got the original and they were so flavorful and crispy. The pita bread that came with my bowl was delicious too. The price was fair for everything I got. I wanted to add some avocados but you know how avocados get when the air hits them and unfortunately makes them unappealing to the eyes. On the service side the staff was pleasant but when I mentioned it was my first visit, I was a disappointed that no one offered to walk me through how everything worked. I didn't want to assume. Nor did they ask what I might enjoy in order to make recommendations. They missed that opportunity. At one point I felt a bit rushed to make my selections even though my husband and I were the only ones in line. A little patience and guidance for first-timers would go a long way.

I love me some Cava…read more This CAVA gets packed at lunch, but somehow I've never had trouble finding a parking spot (even though the lot looks tiny). I usually grab one of the signature bowls. They make it so easy, and every single one I've tried has been fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. Now I'm craving one again. haha The drink options are such a win too! That cucumber drink? Dreamy. I'd come back just for that. There's a little outdoor seating area, but I always end up inside. Busy or not, it's totally worth it. Highly recommend!

My mom and I visited for the first time today at the Pearland/Beltway location. We both had Chicken…read more& Gyro Combo plate with Lebanese Tea. We also had the baklava. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS AND FRESH! So much amazing authentic flavor!! Get some Chili Sauce on the side. Tell Abraham I said hi. He's so sweet, kind and handsome! -J

I dined in one night and I have to admit the food is genuinely amazing. But the service we received…read morethat night was painnnnfully slow. So slow we could've gone to another restaurant, been sat, and eaten a meal before we ate our meal here. When we walked in, there was only another table or two seated inside so we were like okay not busy, we'll be in and out, but that was far from the case. There was only one server that night that did almost literally everything, and it was hard to find or flag her down. More people were starting to come in and to our dismay THEIR orders were being taken first after we'd been ready and just sitting there for literally more than 15-20 minutes. Ridiculous is an understatement; we were also sitting right in front of the kitchen so I don't understand how she kept passing by us without batting an eye. There were tables that came after us and left before us, truly disappointing. At one point when we were finally able to get her attention, she said "let me drop this water off and I'll be right back." Spoiler alert - she didn't. She dropped it off and went to tend to other tables before finally coming back to us. Besides all of that, the food was good and eased our frustration a little bit. We ordered the trio dip as a starter and circling back to the service complaint for a second, we thought she would've put it in before more guests started pouring in, but she didn't!! So we were left waiting with no food whatsoever, everything ended up coming out at the same time. Anyway, moving on - the food was seasoned very well, and the flavor was all there, perfect and just the way I expected. It satisfied my cravings and I have no complaints about that. Overall, I think the establishment could be a little better. It's not a huge dining area so I didn't expect service to take that long. I don't mean to be harsh and I understand there was only one server, but I don't remember waiting so long for my order to be taken at a restaurant. We were there for definitely more than 1 hour 50 minutes for a party of 2. I look forward to eating here again but perhaps another location.

If you're not sure what to eat, Alex, makes great recommendations for what to eat by asking the…read moreright questions. If you know mediterranean, then you can tell this is good quality for what you pay. Family owned with mama literally in the kitchen. Savory chicken, not dry at all. Thick chunks of meat rather than slices. It makes for a different experience when eating.

Whenever we're in the mood for gyro and shawarma, Papa's is our go-to! Honestly can't go wrong with…read morethe gyro and chicken rice bowl with the extra white and house sauce. Family owned and friendly service.

We stumbled upon this place and I think it's solid. It's hard to mess up gyro. We really liked the…read morefried okra, even my brother who doesn't eat veggies. The food was at our table within like ten minutes and the restaurant is clean with a pretty mural. The prices are decent and it's right by Kroger so you can grocery shop and grab a bite here.

The restaurant is very clean and the staff is very friendly and will answer any questions you have…read more The food was amazing!! I had the gyro and chicken shawarma with waffle fries. Great flavor! I'll be back!!

I've been a Halal Guys customer when they were just running the famous food cart on 53rd and 6th in…read moreManhattan. Lines of people waiting in all sorts of weather for some chicken and rice speaks to why they were so popular Then they went on this massive expansion all around the country. I was more than excited when they opened up shop in my hood. This Halal Guys is located in a shopping center right off 288 but kind of hidden. I think a street facing space would benefit them. Parking is always plentiful. My visits here have always been pleasant with great customer service. Halal Guys is known for their famous platters of chicken and rice or lamb or beef and rice. They also have falafel if you want to go vegetarian. Now that they have brick and mortars, they have lots of other options like wraps, loaded fries, and wings. I never steer away from the OG platter. It comes with a base of seasoned rice, lettuce and tomatoes, protein of choice and their famous white and hot sauce. In the carts they slather the sauces on, but now you can get packs of sauce to dress your own. Be very careful with the hot sauce as it packs some delicious, but very spicy heat. You can also add additional toppings like peppers, onions, jalapenos and olives. The platters can look deceiving and may not look big, but you can easily have two meals off a regular platter. I typically go chicken for my protein, but you can't sleep on the beef gyro or lamb. Mix everything together and you have a perfect bite of deliciousness. I've had a few of their brick and mortar locations, but nothing compares to getting it from the food cart on the streets of NYC. These days, there is alot of similar type restaurants all over, but my heart belongs to Halal Guys. I will definitely be back.

First time trying Halal Guys in Pearland. When we arrived they didn't have any rice so they asked…read moreus if we would be willing to wait 17 minutes. We had both been set on eating here so we decided to wait. Once the rice was ready, we were happy with the presentation, size and quality of the food. We ordered a side of falafel on the side and it was crispy and fresh. The lettuce was also crisp and not soggy as we've experienced at similar places in the past. The staff was quite nice. Food was good. I enjoy their white sauce. The only complaint was not having rice ready and the unexpected wait as a result. Otherwise, we will return again and hope to have another yummy bowl.

My husband and I visited The Great Greek for lunch, located in Baybrook Mall. The place is clean…read moreand inviting, and the staff is helpful. We wanted to try some hummus, so we ordered the Mezze Plate, along with the Australian Lamb Souvlaki Plate. As we waited, we received complimentary salads (very refreshing) with lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, olives, feta, and onions, all drizzled with olive oil and herbs. The lamb was delicious: tender and well‑seasoned. The rice is parboiled, but I actually don't mind that at all, it was really good! The pita bread was very soft; I don't know if it's made in‑house, but it certainly feels like it. The tzatziki sauce was super creamy and so good. The Mezze Plate was great as well. The dolmades were good, the falafel was good, and the spanakopita (a large empanada‑like pastry filled with spinach and cheese) was delicious: pillowy, flaky, and creamy, all in one bite. It was served with small portions of tzatziki and hummus, both creamy and very tasty, plus more pita bread. We were impressed by The Great Greek. Even though it's a chain restaurant, the food is delicious and very good quality. A great spot in Baybrook Mall.

I was on an overnight work trip and couldn't decide what I wanted for dinner, but knew it needed to…read morebe something that was somewhat healthy. I love Greek food, so I decided to try this place out. I was greeted when I approached the counter. I ordered the Gyro Plate to go. There wasn't anyone in the restaurant, so it was very clean and quiet. It took about 3 minutes for my order to be ready. My dinner came with a good size salad, rice pilaf, pita bread and the meat. The meat was delicious. They don't give much pita bread, so I'll order extra next time. The rice was "ok". I didn't like that it had red pepper flakes in it, making it a little spicier than I can stand. Overall, I like it. I did go back and got a gyro instead of the gyro plate and it was HUGE and delicious! I unfortunately didn't get a chance to take a picture because I was starving, so you'll have to trust the Teller of Truth!