I have been intending to go here for a really REALLY long time. If you've had chicken shawarmas you know many places rely on the sauce for moisture, this is the most tender juicy chicken shawarmas I've had. If you are looking to eat just some clean protein did you know you can just get a pound of Shawarma or gyro for $14/$16? The prices are very reasonable. Very small place but CLEAN, smiling service. I think we got a a mix plate, shawarma plate, 1lb shawarma, quesadilla, gyro cheesesteak. Everything fresh, generous portions definitely a value but you are you not compromising flavor. read more

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I usually go to the OG Montrose location but decided to pick up a falafel since I was in the area. Place is small and unassuming but food was solid. Chicken shawarma was tasty and not dry. Falafel freshly made not a frozen pre made hockey puck. Service was friendly and helps I would go back soon. read more

Been a fan of their Midtown location for a while, and this was my first time trying the Heights spot... The menu has all the usual Mediterranean favorites. I've always gone with the gyro or shawarma plate, and sometimes the seasoned fries on the side or shared for the table. Portions are solid, and the plates usually come with good hummus (smooth and creamy) and a solid tabouli side. You get one tzatziki sauce included, and the spicy sauce costs extra. The food is flavorful most of the time and definitely filling. I dined in about an hour before closing, and they were still cranking out plenty of to-go orders. This location feels more takeout-friendly since there are only a few small tables and limited window seating. Parking can be a pain since it's shared with Hando, so you'll most likely end up parking on the street. Service is usually pretty quick.. I had my plate in about 10 minutes. After tax and tip came out to around $20. Overall, it's a solid meal and one of the better Mediterranean options in the Heights. read more

AL Quick Stop - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Enjoyed it! The service was great. (: The food was delicious! and she was very sweet to help, she recommended the Gyro plate. Thank you for the food !(: read more

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AL Quick Stop is a staple for us. It's mostly geared towards takeout, but that's ok with me. Some items I really enjoy here are: 1. Gyro sandwich or gyro plate - meat is cooked well, always very flavorful. The gyro pita is soft, a must try. 2. Falafel - if you're looking for a break from meat, this is a formidable option. Crispy goodness. 3. Seasoned fries - seasoning is like crack, it'll keep you coming back for more. 4. Hummus - smooth, creamy texture 5. Tabouli - good tangy salad option They also have good family pack options that are great for entertaining. AL is also very reasonably priced. I'm so glad they opened the location in the Heights, was a fan of their first location but this is more convenient for me read more

AL Quick Stop - Gyro plate, substitute fries (fries not shown) - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food is so good!! I would definitely recommend getting the shawarma plate and the service was also very fast and easy to order

The food was absolutely delicious, and our guests enjoyed every bite. The flavors were well-balanced, the presentation was inviting. Many guests expressed their appreciation, noting how much they valued the quality and care that went into preparing the meal. Thank you AL Quick stop read more

We got a gyro bowl and the gyro plate and added an extra pita. It was really delicious. My two year old loved all of it from the pita to the meet to the hummus and the veggies. Everything was fresh and hot and a good amount of food. Really pleased there's a store in the heights now. read more

AL Quick Stop - Gyro Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was disappointed with my experience here. I have ordered from the original location many times in the past and loved it. This is my first visit to the heights spot and it was unfortunately subpar. Meat was overdone and crunchy, was original told they were out of tzatziki when our food was brought out but then they found some. Cauliflower was good! Overall just not the quality I expected or have seen in the past. Two small tables inside and window/bar seating. Parking is easy! read more

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I love the chicken shawarma sandwich. Add french fries and you've got lunch. Parking is horrific.

Wow. Such a disappointment. We got the schwarma plate and hummus with gyro. There was a lot of food but nothing was good. The chicken schwarma was extra, extra dry. It was a slow day so maybe the meat has been sitting out all day and they reheated it? That's what it tasted like. The salad that came with was confused about how it wanted to taste. The gyro was fine but the hummus tasted as if came from the grocery store. Finally, the pita was cold and hard. Atmosphere and service were lackluster. read more

AL Quick Stop - Don't be fooled. It wasn't good. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Shawarma and Gyro plates were delicious. Great and quick services - walked in, ordered pick up, and left in 5 minutes.

One of the best gyro sandwiches in Houston ( and I have eaten many at different places) the meat is very flavorful and tender. Ordered two from Uber Eats last week and my 18-year-old daughter thought it was wonderful. She asked for it again yesterday and I ordered them again. They also have amazing garlic sauce. Some Mediterranean restaurants offer garlic sauce, but it barely has any flavor. Not this one, it's amazing!! read more

Came here for lunch on a Monday to eat-in. They have a couple of 2-seater tables and several counter seats, but most people were getting to-go. I opted for the Gyro Sandwich plus a side of fries and their garlic sauce (more like a garlic paste as it is quite thick). Food came out pretty fast, and piping hot. Fresh! Everything was top-notch: the meat was juicy and flavorful, the veggies were slightly roasted and soft, the pita wrapping soft and pillowy. Add to that a topping of the tzatziki sauce and it was heaven, certainly best gyro I have had in Houston. Fries were standard, but perfectly crisp with a soft interior. Garlic sauce was a great way to dip, but my breath is certainly suffering for it! I was very surprised by the size and variety in the menu from such a small place. Can't wait to come back and try some other items! read more

AL Quick Stop - Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered shawarma. This isn't shawarma, it's a plain wrap. It was an alright wrap. Seasoned fries were good. read more

Quick and easy, my wife and I come here for a lunch date all the time. I love the platter with hummus. All the sides are fantastic too.

We stopped by specifically for baklava since we were craving it. It was good and well priced. I personally like it a little bit sweeter, but I have a sweet tooth lol. It's still really good and not as gooey as some others I've tried. It's a very small shop, and parking lot is limited. My bf went in and said it was quick and easy to pickup! Will stop by again next time I have a craving for something sweet read more

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Finally got to check out the new heights location after frequenting the Montrose location for years! Same great food and service! My favorite is the gyro so today I got a gyro sandwich with some French fries. I LOVE their Tzatziki sauce-used every last bit they gave me! Come check them out-they serve breakfast from 10 AM to 1 PM so I gotta come back to try that! read more

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Fresh, Authentic, and Delicious! I had the pleasure of dining at Al(s) Quick Stop in The Heights. The first time I ordered the platter it comes with fresh veggies, 2 meats on a bed of rice, hummus, and a very fluffy piece of Pita Bread. The meat is very fresh straight of the Rotisserie and moist, without the dryness in some restaurants off Hillcroft. On my second visit I had the chicken Shawarma Sandwich which is in my opinion the best in Houston! It was tender with fresh veggies and the garlic sauce is out of this world. I only imagine if I had added fries....cue (Homer Simpson GIF). It is nothing like the Halal Guys so do not expect the same flavors. I liken it to a true Mediterranean food experience. I reminisce on a good Hala Food Cart in NYC but fresher food! I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner. He was telling me the story about the name Al not Al's and his expansion into The Heights. My friend and I enjoyed his candor tremendously! If you're in The Heights don't sleep on Al Quick Stop. Good ownership and better food! read more

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Love their gyro sandwiches and bowl with tzatziki sauce. Service was wonderful and staff is very friendly!

I ordered Gyro fries thru Lunchdrop. I took about 2 bites and the food was amazin, I opened the white sauce they give you to dipped my fries in it, when I opened it, it was a black hair in my sauce so It was easy to see. My hair in long blonde and black Don't was not my hair. No biggie... I removed the hair and just continued to eat my food. I'll leave the white sauce alone. took a few more bites of my food and it was another short black hair in my friea mixed with the melted cheese. I was disappointed at that point and couldn't eat the rest of my food. I would have given more start bcuz the food was good but I couldn't get past the hairs In my food. read more

AL Quick Stop - This is the hairs that I pulled out my food. - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been frequenting the original location for years! I was so surprised when I saw Al Quick Stop opened up a new spot. I definitely had to come give it a shot. On this visit, I went for the classic Gyro Plate. It tasted just like the original spot! Meats were perfectly seasoned and cooked. The rice and hummus were full of flavor. Overall, I had a great experience. Food was great and the staff were very friendly. The only downside is the parking lot is quite limited, so you may have to find street parking on a busier day. read more

I was excited to check this place out, but unfortunately it was not what I hoped for. The chicken was very dry and flavorless and was sitting on a bed of...Spanish rice? At least that it was it looked and tasted like (see pic). The hummus was okay. I enjoyed the pickled veggie on top. The tabbouleh wasn't too bad. It was probably the best thing on the plate. The pita was cold and seemed old. Maybe I should've gone to the other location? Maybe I should've ordered something else?Overall, I was just surprised by the low quality. It's rare that I don't finish my food, but I just couldn't. Otherwise, the service was good and the place looks cool on the inside, but I probably won't be back. read more

AL Quick Stop - Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

My go to spot any time I'm in Houston and in need of a quick bite. Stop by, you won't be disappointed! Best Hummus around!!

Where do I start. I walked into the store waiting to pick up my order and noticed none of the workers wore gloves and touched everything bare hands after touching dirty rags. After going home and trying it, I can say the food tasted terrible. A weird taste and just bland. Had to throw the food away and Wasted $20 for something inedible. Very disappointed read more

I was craving a Mediterranean bowl and have passed this place many times. I ordered the salad with gyro meat. I forgot to get tzatziki (personal taste) to add to it, but it needed nothing. Meat was perfection! Salad with herby with hint of lemon and just refreshing. I also got the lentil soup after trying a sample, and just so flavorful and delicious! I will definitely be back! read more

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Second time comming here and this time I tried the gyro sandwich and a side of French fries. the gyro meat itself was already sliced off the spit and simply warmed up on grill I would have preferred it freshly sliced the meat itself was still juicy however my main issue is the lack of flavoring. It doesn't set itself apart from many other gyros in town it make me feel like they all buy from the Sysco fries were hot fresh and season ok. Not much to write home about I probably won't be back but wish them well read more

The cats pajamas of fast casual Mediterranean food. Gyro is sublime, garlic sauce and tzatziki are phenomenal. The hot pita ties everything together read more

Good and fast service. Food was of pretty good quality too, but the flavors were sorta lacking. Like I'm from NYC and when you get a lamb over rice over there the food slaps. The rice here looked more like Spanish rice than mediterranean rice? Not sure what's up with that. Also the gyro bowl was pretty small. I guess it's a good thing if you're trying to watch calories. I had the chicken shawarma and the bread was kinda tough and chewy. The sauces were so-so. Overall it isn't bad but if you're located in the heights I expect better food. Eat at Gyro King off of OST they have food that slaps. read more

We're long-time patrons of the old Waugh location, so were super pumped to see they'd opened a new spot closer to our house AND with indoor dining!  WHAT! That being said, we still just used it for takeout, lol. Can't really speak to the ambiance or service, though if the Waugh location is any indication, they're always prompt and friendly. FOOD Always. Delicious. In our family, we've got omnivores, carnivores, no-beef/no-pork -ers...they've got plenty to satisfy everyone. I feel like Al's puts the 'Halal Guys' schtick to shame. Gyro meat? Great. Chicken Shawarma? Great. Salads? Great. Hummus? Uhh....it's fine. Tzatziki? Great. Toum? Great. Even just the rice? Great. Yeah...'great'. Sure it's rice, but the combination of everything in a bowl is pretty close to Middle Eastern perfection. Have taken away food from this place so many nights and can't think of a time anyone eating was disappointed. Always a go-to when hankering for gyros or shawarma. Glad to have one in the Heights! read more

I had this confused for the Waugh location (where the shawarma is a tastier), The chicken shawarma isn't an authentic style sandwich. The chicken was dry and quite thick and shawarma is supposed to be thinly sliced off of the chicken skewer. The seasoning was lacking some salt and the garlic sauce is a bit watered down. The lettuce used was old and wilted so it had a bitter taste. I would've like to loved this place due to its proximity but it's not authentic and the flavor is not there. Service was friendly and the place inside was very clean. PS. I did eat my entire sandwich read more

This place is a must if you're in Houston/heights! Best Mediterranean hands down in the area. You can't go wrong with their wraps and awesome sauces. Can't wait to go back!! read more

AL Quick Stop - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm picky about my shawarma and thought this one was quite good! Not the best I've ever had, but still tasty. They didn't skimp on the chicken and it had good flavor. Really enjoyed the fries. This place was fast, cheap, and convenient. I'd go again. read more

AL Quick Stop - Chicken shawarma and fries w/ garlic sauce and hot sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is legit and right off 11th and Yale by Hando! Spawning off from the OG Als off Waugh, this location offers the same mouthwatering Mediterranean eats with a Tex Mex twist on some of the classics that add an interesting mix and pack all the flavor! Sharp and modern all tile interior with a kept up clean bathroom. The space is efficient and set up to where you can sit down and enjoy your meal or grab and go for a quick lunch break. I ordered the chicken shawarma, gyro quesadilla and the classic hummus. They have several really good sauces to choose from. Sauce boss approves all 3 sauces. read more

So excited about this new location!! Has been and always will be the best gyro in Houston. It was always worth the drive to montrose but I'm happy to have them right in the neighborhood now. The staff is super friendly and the food is always fresh. Must try! read more

AL Quick Stop - Falafel Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Al Qucik Stop did not disappoint. Ordered falafel and mixed platter. Everything tasted fresh and amazing. Typically I like gyro, but like falafel and shawarma more, not here. The gyro is amazing, perfectly cooked, very impressed. Absolutely recommend and will be back! read more

Best gyro in Houston at reasonable price. Falafel is also arguably the best in houston. I've tried most of the menu items and it's pretty impressive how tasty everything is. This is the 2nd location, the original location has been around for like 30 years in Montrose. Happy they're now in the heights! read more

The only thing missing from the Heights neighborhood these days was an authentic and healthy Mediterranean restaurant and like Batman and the bat-signal AL Quick Stop showed up on the scene and took care of the community. Upon entering the cozy location in the very trendy shopping center on 11th St I was greeted by the friendly staff and given a menu with fantastic options, I ordered a Gyro plate to-go but as soon as I saw the tasty meal that the staff had prepared for me I knew that I wasn't going to be able to make it back to my house without indulging so I sat right down and ate my meal in-store. The quality of the food surpassed even my highest expectations and I knew I had made the right decision. I'm already planning my next meal there and I can't wait to make AL Quick Stop a regular stop for my Mediterranean cravings! read more

AL Quick Stop - Gyro Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing Mediterranean food here in the heights. My favorite foods here are the shawarma and cauliflower read more

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We went and got to-go from this place - glad we weren't trying to eat there because it is pretty small, but all the food was still great ~20 minutes later at home. Gyro quesadilla was FABULOUS. 11/10. Falafel also good, both could have used some rice or other side - falafel came with hummus and some cucumber salad, but would have benefitted from pita or rice. Hummus supreme was also really good - only came with a little bit of pita though. Overall enjoyed everything - would have liked to see rice or more pita included though. Prices were on par with what I expect - I would go back. Some of the best Mediterranean in the heights. read more

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