Beautiful food, wonderful service. We will definitely go back. Have been telling my friends. Be…read moresure to try appetizers

Service was excellent. Presentation was great…read moreLove their fresh made bread and dip I ordered both the shish kebab beef and lamb and the lamb cube pieces. The shish kebab looks better recommend it.

An absolute gem of an authentic Mediterranean spot. The owner is incredibly kind and passionate,…read moretaking the time to explain the menu, ingredients, and traditions behind the dishes--which made the experience even better. Every bite tasted fresh and intentional, but the hummus truly stole the show: ultra-creamy, perfectly balanced, rich with olive oil, and clearly made from scratch the right way. And the lamb--absolutely incredible. Tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, cooked with just the right balance of spices so the flavor shines without overpowering. It was melt-in-your-mouth good and easily the highlight of the meal. The flavors here are deeply authentic and comforting, the kind of food that tells a story. You can taste the care, heritage, and love in every dish. This is a must-visit for food lovers--cannot wait to come back.

Letter posted on door. Landlord lockout effective 3/4/2026. Too bad as their food was delicious…read more Permanently closed.

New Name is Selda Mediterranean Kitchen. But they're still every bit as amazing. Sooo goood!…read more We ate family style and tried a ton of dishes. They nailed every one! We left quite stuffed and extremely satisfied. It was a nice day so we ate outside but the interior was very pleasant and was filled with diners even at 2 pm. Everything here is fresh, perfectly seasoned, healthy and oh-so-tastey. This place was recommended to me by a fellow foodie and Yelper, and we're very grateful for the recommendation. This was the perfect birthday lunch for me.

I came to this new spot (3 months open) on Sunday to check out the new kids, and I am so glad I…read moredid. Upon entry, my guest and I were greeted promptly and invited to sit anywhere we liked. My guest and I immediately noticed the traditional Turkish aromatics that filled the establishment. The waitress who tended to our table was engaging and explained the menu in depth as well as vouched for the food's authenticity. As my guest and I wanted to try multiple menu items, we elected to order the dishes that offered an array of food. Appetizer: Cold Platter This dish included hummus, babaganoush, dolma, ezme, and piyaz. The plater was properly "stacked" with the flavors of the app. going from "punchy" to mild. The piyaz was a perfectly balanced white bean salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This combination of white beans, tomatoes, onions, and parsley was simple and yet deliciously satisfying! The dolma on this dish was a perfect combination of filling vegetables, grape seeds, Rumex, hornbeam, and quince leaves, with a kick of lemon. The babaganoush was light and refreshing. The simple combination of roasted eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt is something that is not to be missed if you are looking for a vitamin packed dip. The Ezme "mashed" was made mainly with tomatoes, cucumber, and olive oil and packed a little punch, which most likely was accredited to the peppers. Main: Hot Mixed Platter This dish included meatballs, chicken, beef, and lamb (doner) atop veggies and rice. All the meats on the plate were seasoned to perfection and tender. My guest and I ate the meats so quickly that I am not able to appropriately describe the flavors other than with the a word, "delectable". Dessert: Dessert Platter This platter had a sampling of Tiramisu, čupavci, KÜnefe, and Baklava. Although the čupavci and KÜnefe looked great, I couldn't eat them as they both are made with coconuts (to which I am allergic). I actually took a bite of the KÜnefe before I realized that it had coconut shavings in it. With this dessert, the cheese is arranged between two layers of Kadayıf (shredded phyllo), cooked until golden, and soaked in a sweet syrup. The čupavci (sponge cake) was soaked in chocolate sauce, then dipped in unsweetened, shredded coconut. Fun fact: Čupavci means "furry" because of the fuzzy surface the coconut provides, which I learned when I visited Turkey many years ago. Java Folks who read my reviews know that I am a java junkie. So, of course, I requested the Turkish coffee. Turkish coffee is prepared with more water than its Italian counterparts and is meant to be sipped rather than drunk quickly like a shot. There is also a tradition of reading the grinds at the bottom of the cup to tell fortunes, known as tasseography. Turkish coffee cups are small, similar to the size of an espresso cup, but with a rich history of their own. This coffee is prepared traditionally and provided a much needed pick me up. This family restaurant has authentic quality food and the highest level of service. If in the area, this locally owned spot is worth a try. Total for the meal before tip $89.00 #supportlocal

First time here and I fell in-love with this place…read more Service: amazing! Our waiter was attentive and even had great suggestions such as the mixed grill for one so my husband could try a variety of the meats. Very welcoming staff. Ambiance: it felt like I was on a vacation. You step into a cozy atmosphere with pretty lighting and art. Beautiful place for a date night or group of friends. Food: tasty and refreshing. You get a-lot of food so worth the price. The complimentary bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, loved the spicy sauce. Appetizer the Shrimp Garlic was fantastic. You enjoy a yummy meal and move on next door for the tasty desserts at the Turkish delights next door.

This place was such a unique and fun restaurant in San Antonio. The food was all fresh with amazing…read moreflavors and great ambiance. As other reviews mentioned, service was a little slow, but the waiters were super busy so it was understandable. Great place to go for cool vibes with something different! Little bakery next door with some really amazing looking desserts.

Wasn't this place once Constantinople Street Foods? This is…read morea wonderful food truck located at the Shell station at Wurzbach and Babcock. They've got a bunch of wraps to go- all of which are reasonably priced, large, fresh and delicious. The food truck wasn't busy when I went, so I had no wait, and enjoyed the shaded chair by the window while the food was prepared. I was also pleased to see that Istanbul Street Foods offers a large variety of Turkish drinks. Unfortunately, their Turkish Coffee isn't served with a wok full of sand. For dessert, they have one option- Baklava. But that's the only option they need. It's amazing. Just try it. In all, this place offers fast Turkish food at a convenient spot. It's much, much, much better than the McD's it's next to!

Don't let the location fool you! This is located right next to a gas station which may get you…read morewondering if it's a good spot to stop, but it's worth it! The staff was SO friendly! What seemed like the owner was incredibly kind and accommodating as we were looking through the menu and while we were eating. She offered for us to try a drink before ordering since she knew it was something maybe not everyone would enjoy, but my husband did! My husband got the falafel wrap and I got the lamb wrap. Both were flavorful and a good portion size. The lamb was a tiny bit chewy on some pieces, which is why I'm saying 4 stars. However, the baklava was the by far star of the meal - it was excellent! They have a cute covered seating area near the truck that was decked out for the holidays, so it was certainly an enjoyable space to have a meal in!

THE FOOD IS AMAZING! The service here alone are so kind and helpful to newcomers in the restaurant!…read moreThe ambiance is just the cherry on top!

What's not to love? The service is great, the vibe is…read moreexquisite, and the kids love being able to see the coal fire cooking real food. PRO-TIP: don't touch the glass (it's hot). Before we go on, if you just stop here: the cold dip sampler is worth it. Do it. Our kids love the kafta kabobs and rice, and we went to town on the shawarma to make up for a bad shawarma experience a few days prior. Now the universe is balanced after we had an opportunity to enjoy shawarma the way it was intended to be enjoyed (thinly sliced from a vertical rotisserie, piled into a sandwich, and served prompt and hot). This is the food of my people (well, geographically adjacent people but it's close enough) and so when we don't feel like cooking, we gladly drive to Kababchi Grill for our fix. Oh, and if hookah is your thing: their sister restaurant shares this kitchen and offers hookah next door. The vibes are exquisite there, so check out Shisha Cafe if that's your jam.

This is going to be a down and dirty review. Great service, great food, must visit if you are in…read moreSan Antonio and looking for Mediterranean. Definitely order the hummus. A true MUST go restaurant!

A hidden spot deep in the medical area inside the corner of a shopping center. Plenty of parking…read moreand a very welcoming environment from all the employees. We started off with a hot tea pot to share, which came with peppermint leaves inside our tea cups, making the black tea flavorful. For entrees, I ordered the chicken shwarma and my husband got the combination plate along with grilled veggies. Food took a while although there wasn't anyone there, but it came out piping fresh. I recommend their chicken shwarma! Really well marinated and moist chicken! The grilled veggies was a must. Overall, food was good and everyone was sweet. Great casual spot to check out!

If you like middle eastern food, you will love Zaatar Lebanese Restaurant. I didn't dine in,…read moreinstead placed an order online and was excited to get my order within 20 mins. I chose something simple and it was very tasty. I ate it all very quickly. I do however wish I were a fan of pistachios as it was very picturesque behind the glass display case. I topped off my meal with a very flavorful drink that vaguely reminded me of Sonic's cherry limeade. A fast-food drink I love, by the way. I told my daughter we have to go back and in the meantime I recommend this restaurant highly.

Lebanese comfort, done right. First time at Zaatar, walked in and met by Saïd, our super sweet…read morewaiter with the most wonderful smile! He not only answered every question we had about the menu, he was so gracious to get the manager when he wasn't sure on how to explain an item to us. He was prompt and checked on us often, very much appreciated. As an appetizer we tried a cup of the lentil soup, it was so comforting and warming, it had a savory taste. We also tried the falafel appetizer and it tasted so good, flakey, and the sauce it came with was perfection! The falafel tasted so good on its own. My husband and I decided to share one plate, the mixed shawarma plate, it was very big and enough for the both of us. It comes with pita bread! The chicken and gyro meat were so perfectly seasoned, the beef shawarma was good, not great. All the specialty sauces: hummus, garlic and tzatziki were absolutely tasty! We asked for more as it just complimented every bite! The plate also comes with a lemony salad, which went perfectly with every thing! We fell in love with their rice, we ordered a side of just rice! It's absolutely lovely! To drink we got their hot tea, which is black tea and you can choose to have it with natural mint leaves, it was perfection in a cup! The music was traditional Lebanese, which made you feel like you were transported to Lebanon. Will be going back very soon!

Solid flavor (loved their mantoo) but tiny food portions for the price compared to other Middle…read moreEastern options in town. Ambiance: cozy and homey Service: warm and friendly

i have not had food in a long time that blew me away oh my goodness also my first time having…read moreafghan food we tried the appetizer sampler which had the mantuu, a beef dumpling with yogurt and tomato sauce,,,,SO DELICIOUS the first bite i took of the potato pancake (?) surprised me so much. it had the flavor of a scallion pancake but INSANELY thing and crispy. the inside was soft like mashed potatoes - perfection in one bite the sambosa was yummy too, crispy with a hearty meat to wrapper ratio that built up the hype for the kubali palow. rice steamed with sweet soft carrots and raisins atop the most tender fall off the bone lamb shank i have ever had. i am not usually a fan of lamb, but this had no gamey-ness nor tough chew. i was nervous about the raisins in the rice, but i barely tasted it. the sweetness was subtle but added the perfect touch to the dish. the owner was so nice, and they offer various sauces to go with your food too! amazing restaurant; will need to tell all my friends about it.

My husband made our dinner reservation six weeks ago, for a post-graduation family celebration, and…read morehe chose perfectly! Our twelve guests ranged in age from 14-79 years, and everyone had a wonderful experience. We began with waters for the table, soft drinks, and cocktails/mocktails (Man Walks into a Bar, Amba No. 5, Don Alberto, Green Shug Collins). Due to our large party, we had booked a chef's tasting experience, which was spectacular. The appetizers were plentiful, flavorful, and unique. Our server, Anissa, did a wonderful job of explaining each dish-- its components, highlights, even suggesting that after finishing the beef dumplings, we stir the oil and yogurt together for an amazing pita dipping sauce. Our meal included four meats-- actually five, considering an off menu chef's creation for our pescatarian guest. It was such an immersive experience, I never took out my phone to capture photos of the food (or our group, sadly). Three desserts topped off the evening. When (not if) we return, we'll certainly request Anissa again. She made the evening a complete delight, even bringing out celebratory candles for our honored guests.

We went to Ladino's with a large group and chose their group dining option, where they bring out a…read morewide variety of dishes for everyone to try. Overall, I'd say most of the people in our group probably would not go back, but I don't necessarily think that was because the food was bad or lacking flavor. I think a lot of us just weren't very accustomed to Mediterranean flavor profiles and this style of dining. Most of us really enjoyed the dips, the meats, and the desserts. Those were definitely the standout parts of the meal for our group. Some of the dishes in between were a little more questionable for us personally -- we tried everything, but there wasn't necessarily one specific dish we completely fell in love with. That being said, the experience itself was amazing. The atmosphere was so cool and unlike anything we had done before. Being served course after course and getting to experience so many different dishes made the meal feel really unique and memorable. All of the staff members who waited on us were absolutely fantastic and so understanding of some of our questioning looks while trying unfamiliar foods. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made the experience feel fun and comfortable from start to finish. If you already love Mediterranean food, this place may be right up your alley. I just think it's good to know what kind of flavor profiles to expect before coming, especially if you're newer to this type of cuisine. Overall, we still had a great time there.