The little Cajun place I use to go to has closed so I had to try someplace new. Since I had already turned in my rental I made a decision to give Alwadi a try. In a strip mall so easy parking. Small family type business. Could use some cleaning and updating but the folks are really friendly. Service was good and the gyro plate was delicious. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love there falafel so good Also the chicken shawarma usally around 11am everything is fresh till 4pm so I try to go in between that time and it's always so good never disappoint. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - 7a. Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was very good. I had the chicken swarma platter and dolma. The dolma very authentic and very good. Appetizer as grape leaves. Try it! And thank me later! No table service. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Counter - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The flavor of this place was unbelievable! I worked at a Greek restaurant for 4 years and the tzatziki, hummus and garlic lemon sauce are so delicious we ordered more to go! It's a bit rustic inside but extremely clean. So glad we decided to eat here! read more

In the desert of decent food establishments lining JFK leading to the airport this venerable no-frills spot was a complete surprise. The shawarma was my choice and it did not disappoint. Served with rice, a generous scoop of hummus and a cabbage salad I will order again without hesitation. The ambience is virtually nonexistent but the staff is great. I agree with others you expect a better quality (and more ) pita bread with a platter. read more

Its good but in the past 15 years its almost doubled in price, while shrinking by a good 30 percent. I drive a little farther now to avoid the GREED.... read more

Honestly I wasn't happy with the food the bread was old and breaking in sandwich I bought kebab and shawarma sandwiches they really don't taste good at all Hope they do better I'm never going back again sorry that I have to put bad review read more

In the running for worst Gyro wrap that I've ever eaten. Was originally going to the restaurant next door but they closed early. I do not recommend and would not eat here again even if someone offered it for free. read more

Sorry to say, the beef kabob was over cooked and tough. Not tender. Not worth what I paid for the meal. Seems like I've been here before , but not for a year or two, and the food was better then. read more

Very good food and quick service. The restaurant was very clean. Parking in the rear is easy in and out.

I wanted some Mediterranean food and my usual spot was a bit far so I decided to get it from here. Honestly, I should have took the drive to my usual spot. The gyro was cold, nowhere near warm and dry. The hummus had a lot of oil in it and had a weird taste. The cabbage was very bland. I ordered extra tzatziki sauce and only ate half of it. There was no cucumber or herbs in it. The pita bread was very very thin I'm use to a little thickness in pita bread. Then last I got the baklava it was so dry, it didn't even have much honey on it. I usually have to lick my fingers after I eat it LoL not this time there was none even on the plate. The filling was also dry and had a very dark color. I just ate the top pastry of it. Next time I'm taking the drive!!!! read more

OMG, was my lunch good yesterday! My work bought lunch to celebrate a co workers birthday (thank you Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Houston, you all are the best!) and I chose a gyro with no onion (my kryptonite) and grape leaves). WOW. I have had gyros all over our city and this one surprised me, and the hubby (he got the other half because they are very generous with portions). Lots of tender, true gyro meat with real tzatziki sauce...enough to enhance but not drown. Tomato and the best pita, soft and pillowy. The grape leaves were different than I have had elsewhere, good but in a vinegary marinade. I did not detect dill at all in them. But the gyro put a spell on hubby and wants one for dinner tonight, so guess where I am stopping after work! So should you, or for lunch. read more

I came here for lunch and got a large gyro salad and it was $17 which was a total ripoff. The size wasn't that large and it wasn't that much meat. Service was excellent and very friendly but I would definitely get the gyro combo next time as it's cheaper and more filling. read more

Food is amazing. Most authentic Lebanese food I've found in Houston area. Lovely service they are always so friendly and accommodating. I love that over the years I've seen the same smiling faces every time I've come in to eat. I have been a customer since the early days from almost 15 years ago and 9 times out of 10 at least one of the owners are there front and center offering outstanding service. The remodel they have done to the restaurant is really nice and gives it a more modern feel. Overall very happy to have a great Mediterranean go to restaurant! read more

Friendly and fast service. Yummy food - we had the chicken shawarma sandwich with fries. Will visit again

This was recommended to us by some Houston Center controllers, and it's located in a very unassuming strip mall. The pitas are made fresh, light and fluffy, and the gyro meat was amazing! It was enough food to fill one up, but didn't make you feel overly full. Definitely a hidden gem by the IAH airport. read more

Surprisingly delicious given the very modest decor in a strip mall by the airport. Authentic flavors and lots of vegan options. Great price too. read more

On my first visit, I wanted to try a little bit of everything, so I ordered the babaganoush and fries topped with gyro. Everything was delicious but the gyro tasted very salty to me. The ladies working behind the counter are super sweet! I had wanted to return to try more of the items on the menu, but the prices were on the higher end which kept me away. read more

Always good quality food. On top of that the food doesn't take long to come out. Definitely recommend the chicken Alwadi Fries.

Authentic Mediterranean spot. Gyro is great & so is the hummus. Friendly cashier & seems family owned.

This place is great for your lunch break if you work in the area!! The service is friendly and quick! It's a fast casual type of restaurant where you order at the register then wait for your number to be called. I ended up getting the vegetarian sampler since it came with a little bit of everything! Including falafel, dolma (stuffed grape leaves), and hummus. All of which were delicious! It was honestly more food than I needed and was around $15! the sampler also came with your choice of salad, either greek or Caesar. Try them out for some quick and delicious food! Don't forget to get the hot sauce and garlic sauce when you pick up your food! They are the best and so good mixed together. :) read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - 24. Vegetarian Sampler (subbed rice from cilantro potatoes) with the Greek salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

The area seems a little sketch from the outside but it's not too bad. Ordered food to go. Alwadi gyro fries and a chicken shawarma plate. Alwadi fries were really good, fries could be a little crispier. Chicken platter was decent, hummus wasn't the best. Overall the food was good and I would eat here again.....if the price was more reasonable. The two items I got did not warrant the $32 I was charged. Only reason they are getting 3 stars over 4 is because this place is over priced. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Updated pic of menu and food prices, since I didn't find one online - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was so excited to find a Mediterranean place! The food was good, but I will say I was so upset about the pita bread. It wasn't made there, no way it could have been with how paper thin it was. I will say however is that the taboulee and Kibbe was on point and made me feel like my friends were here. Now if I could just find a place with Kunafa and I will be in heaven. I did get the baklava and that was delicious too! I'll be returning, but I may refrain from the bread. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Paper thin Pita Bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

What I liked about our combination plate lunch was that our food was really made to order or at least the kebabs and koftas were was at least. After about 20 mins of waiting our platter was ready and we dove in. The rice and cabbage were okay but a bit plain. The biggest complaint I had was that most of the meat, especially the chicken was really dried and the pita was cold. Not sure if the food has always been like this but I wasn't incredibly impressed to say that I was a fan of it. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Menu as of aug 2018 - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great little place I was happy to find open. Friendly man behind the counter and good food. All made fresh and hot. It hit the spot after a long day. Short walk over from the double tree. Got the gyro and fries. It was so yummy. Loved it. Will pop in again when in town. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Gyro and fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I always order the shawarma sandwich with fries. Either beef or chicken. They also have reasonable lunch specials. Good quality mediterranean food. It does get busy during lunch hour so perhaps for those who take out, Plz call in your order to preserve time. Their shawarma and gyro sandwich is very tasty and flat out delicious. They also have free wifi so you can enjoy surfing while eating (if dining alone). They do have free drink refills. The place itself is small and can get crowded. Please check out some of the coupons on their website. read more

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Hummus, five stars. Chicken shawarma, four stars. Overall, the food is excellent. Bathrooms, deplorable. Urine on the floor, toilet seat, scraps of paper all over floor, plunger in the middle of the room for some reason, and no paper towels to dry your hands. Zero stars. Impact to the environment, shameful. I think their goal is to eliminate the need to wash dishes. Utensils are individually wrapped in plastic. Individually packaged ketchup, plastic cups for salad dressing, styrofoam for every part of you meal, even the pita are wrapped in plastic. Felt like I was still on an airplane. WTF. Zero stars. The only thing saving this place is the food. Please keep cooking, but maybe join the rest of the world and actually try to do something more sustainable with your methods of serving it. Pictured below is one tray out of two showing the waste for a family of four eating here. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cleanest location for fast sit down restaurant and clean halal delicious food. We're in love with the menu and the customer service is a 10 here, it felt like we were eating with our family members at home. You should try anything and everything on the menu also 10 stars on the food, incredible place and service definitely a must especially after your flight near the airport. read more

My fiancé and I got to the airport early and decided to look for some more reasonably priced food than what we'd find at the airport. We stumbled upon this shopping center, and since it was reasonably packed we decided to stop in. I did the chicken shawarma plate, and my fiancé did the regular plate. We both got hummus, rice, and the cabbage. The pita bread it comes with isn't fresh or warm. It's not even just good store bought pita, so that was a huge let down. The meat, rice and hummus were OK. The cabbage was a little weird for me. We figure the hype around this place must be that it's one of the only games in town. The prices aren't low enough to justify it any other way. If you're near the airport and don't want to waste your money inside the airport, this isn't a terrible option, but I'm positive we could've found better had we searched a bit more. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This little place across the street from the Sheraton is a jewel! The lentil soup was delicious and the tabbouleh was so fresh & good! I'm glad I found it! read more

Stopped by for a quick bite between flights. Overall: fresh, hot, fast eats. I got the chicken shwarma plate and loved the flavor and quantity of chicken on the rice. It comes with solid hummus and pre-packaged pita. The side salad was not as great. Entrees come with earl gray tea but unfortunately that is the only option. The environment is not the best and I did see some cockroaches in the back by the bathroom, but it's clean enough. If you're looking for a place to hangout in the area for awhile the bar next door would be better. Pro tip: there is wifi available but there is a typo on the sign that is posted. The first letter is lowercase. We ended up figuring that out after a few tries - the staff had no idea haha. They thought the wifi was just our again. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Chicken shwarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good Shawarma. AC does not work very well. Price is aceptable for what you get. Service is fast.

Awesome Mediterranean food! And great prices! Restaurant is nothing fancy, but staff are friendly and food is great! Hubby got #10 combo-beef schwarma. It was huge! He loved it. Came with a choice of fries, rice pilaf, or salad. Go with the salad! I had the #9-beef and lamb gyro. Excellent!!! Again, huge! I couldn't eat it all! Gave hubby a ton of meat. We got hummus too, and it was really good. There was just so much food! We couldn't eat it all! Leftovers! read more

The gyros here are so big & filling. The first time I came here I ordered a combo which is a gyro, fries & a drink. I could certainly do without the fries next time. It's a hefty serving of food. The second time I came here I ordered the small portion of alwadi fries. (I didn't feel like eating a gyro) They were delicious! You get the option of beef or chicken. I chose beef & it was so good! This place has been here for a long time. It's a great place for lunch for anyone who works in the area like I do. The options for lunch around here are very slim, so having something like this so different AND good is great! read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Small order of Alwadi Fries with beef. $7 - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Undercooked rice, subpar bread, and prices posted on website aren't what they charge in-store.

Tasted ok but very low quality. Meat was like jerky on one side every piece. How do you own a restaurant and accept this low level quality? read more

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Was in the mood for falafel so I came to this place to try it out and I ordered the falafel combo which comes with a falafel rapped with veggies (Lettuce-cabbage-onions) in a pita bread a side of rice and a drink.. Falafel is delicious!! The decor of the place is a bit out dated there is plenty of seating and the food is made to order so I'm def. coming back to try other items on the menu read more

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Pleasantly surprised. I dropped by because I had some time to kill before my friends' flight arrived at IAH. I ordered the felafel plate. The felafel was freshly made and piping hot! Instead of the traditional ball shape, they were small flat rounds- kinda like a small slider burger. The crust was golden brown, crispy and chewy while the interior was soft and packed with garlic and parsley. The garlic tahini dipping sauce was a bit too watery for my liking but had a wonderful nutty and lemony taste. Your standard Mediterranean rice and a somewhat chewy, not so fresh, pita came with the felafel. An oily cabbage slaw-like side also accompanied the platter- this felt sort of out of place. The hummus was incredibly smooth and tasty. I'm gonna have to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

Alwadi Mediterrenean - Felafel platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Here are the general criteria through which I measure a Mediterranean place: - hummus - tabouli - baba ghanouj - meat quality - garlic sauce - pita bread - pickled veggies - radish and pepper, usually I walked in before 6pm on a Friday. Nearly empty, but that's TBExpected given that this place serves the airport crowd. I got the shwarma plate and couldn't decide on beef or chicken - the sweet cashier offered half and half and I ran with it. I also opted out of the hummus that comes with it and replaced it with baba ghanouj. This is hands down the best baba ghanouj I've had in Houston. Possibly ever. I'm downplaying the joy that is my mouth right now but don't take my word for it - try it. Smoky, tangy, the perfect consistency to juice up the meat. Mm mmm. The meat was a bit dry, the rice a bit too oily/greasy, and the pita bread the biggest let down (thin, store bought generic), but that baba ghanouj and the garlic sauce made up for all that. A little too salty but so good. Docking a star for the pita, really, but if that's the worst of it, I can't complain. The place was clean and so was the spacey bathroom. I'll try the kebab next time. Stay tuned. read more

This is like the Hamburger Stand for Mediterranean food, only worse. Stopped in to pick up carryout dinner: gyro and falafel. Waited what seemed like forever (was first in line - they weren't busy). Got the food, the gyro has onions and pasty tomatoes, tzatziki sauce, meat and pita. It looked really sad. Flavorless. The felafel balls were like slider burger patties, burnt black on the outside, but green and gross on the inside. Seriously- looked like cow patty on the inside. Dead taste- no felafel flavor at all. Sorry, but this just wasn't good. I love Mediterranean food; and I've been around the block a time or two; this place needs to decide what they want to be - almost dead or transform to be the desirable option in the strip mall. Next time I'm there, I'll try the Gumbo place. read more