The name has changed! The restaurant is now called Babel, but they're still offering a cafeteria style Mediterranean menu. I came here for a friend's engagement party. The varied menu and the price point were just right. You pick up a cafeteria tray and point to what you'd like. I opted for the 6 item veggie plate. Portions were very filling! I tried a rocket salad, pita bread, beet salad, lentil soup, hummus and chickpea salad. In other words, a feast!! The food was very good. I also opted for a Diet Pepsi and a baklava. The salads were crispy and delicious - I loved the vinaigrette dressing which was perfectly tart. I wish I'd tried the coffee with my dessert - the baklava was a bit dry. I wish they'd opened a private side room for our party. Our table felt a bit cramped and it was a challenge to scoot into the very long booth seat which was closed off where they pushed tables together. On the whole, a really nice place and I'd definitely return! read more

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Andalous is one of my favorite places to eat in Arlington. It's a cafeteria style restaurant with many combo plates, salads, meats, veggies and more. A while back I went and the vegetable combo had gone up to $20! Now it's back down to $16 so I'm back. The food is as good as ever. Homemade everything. Two versions of hummus, regular and spicy, and both are delicious! Tatziki, tabouli and garbanzo salad as well as stuffed grape leaves, chicken and beet salad. And hot sides are also available on the veggie plate! Rice pilaf, roasted cauliflower, eggplant and several more. The cauliflower was amazing! If you get a meat they have many but the tenderloin kabab ("beef kabab"") was a huge hit at my table. Cooked to perfection on the charcoal grill. Just fabulous. They've got shwarma, gyro sandwiches and even more delicious meats and the freshest vegetables. The pita bread is fresh from the oven- a steaming hot pillow of goodness. They have several types of canned and bottled drinks including yogurt drink and San Pelligrino, a couple of iced teas, lemonade and various fountain drink choices. No alcohol here. If you have never been, go and if you've been, go back because it's definitely worth the visit. It is a great place to enjoy tasty homemade Lebanese, Mediterranean and Greek food. Oh! One final note: the staff is friendly and welcoming. I felt so comfortable and relaxed because they really make you feel at home . read more

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I believe this restaurant had a recent name change to Babel, but is owned by the same family. The food was great! Lots of options, cafeteria style. Great service and beautifully decorated restaurant. read more

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This place is amazing! The food is so fresh and flavorful and there are so many options to choose from. The service was also great, it's not full service technically but they sure treat it like it is! Checked on us a few times and even cleaned up after us. Such a wonderful experience, I wish we lived nearby so we could go more often. read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - Pasta salad, zucchini, Baba Ganoush (Moutabal) Dip - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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This restaurant is set up as a cafeteria. When we came in I explained my husband was allergic to garlic. Sam, the owner, was so helpful. He walked us through the choices telling which had garlic and which were garlic free. The portions were very generous and the food was delicious. The bread is baked on the premises. I had lamb kebab, cucumber salad, fried cauliflower, 2 large bread rolls, and grape leaves. My husband had the gyro meat, 5 large slices, Greek salad, 2 large bread rolls and cauliflower. It was so good. The restaurant was hosting a 2026 Graduation Party in an adjoining room to the main restaurant, so the noise level was a bit high, but it was happy noise. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. read more

Food was great. Portion is huge. That plate is a big plate. So many sides to choose from. Price is very reasonable/ very economical for Mediterranean food. Service was also very good. We love it and it's our favorite place now. read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - 4 sudes + 1 meat, the meat for this one is chicken. Lentil soup was part of the sides choices. - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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My husband and I love Mediterranean food. We had been looking forward to giving this place a try. I had the beef kabob, rice, Greek salad and zucchini. The beef and rice were delicious. The salad was ok. The zucchini was loaded with cilantro. I hate cilantro. Very disappointed in that. My husband's food on the other hand was a big let down. He had Greek salad, zucchini, eggplant, lamb shank and curry chicken. Zucchini - he doesn't like cilantro either. The eggplant was too bitter to eat. The lamb shank was very tender but flavorless. The curry chicken was dry, despite being in a sauce and flavorless. And to add insult to injury both meats came with a hefty upcharge. read more

Went here on a Wednesday for lunch. It was me & my friend's first time here. We didn't know it was a grab a tray go through the line, & sit where you kind of thing but the staff was very helpful! I also saw on after we sat down that there was a sign to the right of the menu with directions on what to do. However, when asking the staff what to do one of the nice employees walked us through the stations to explain things. :) Lots of wonderful variety for sides, beautiful presentation & the counters were clean. Easy to order your sandwich if you are getting one made & they give you a number so they can bring it to your table. I had water, it tasted very lemonadey - I know the water option was on the lemonade selection but I typically don't have that happen at other restaurants. I got a gyro sandwich & fruit. The sandwich was good, it just didn't wow me but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy my lunch. The tzatziki sauce was a little thin though. The fruit was fresh & sweet! My friend had a meat (chicken) plate with a variety of sides & pita bread. It was a lot of food, she liked it & finished it all. Staff regularly stopped by our table to see if we needed anything, really kudos to them for superb service! read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - Fruit bowl consists of blueberries, grapes, & pineapples. - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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The servers made us feel very welcomed and were happy to explain the ordering process to us. We've always had the food delivered to us, so this was the first time dining in. The food tastes even more delicious freshly served. Highly recommend! read more

Friday night dinner around 6:30p with family. Walked in, pleasantly welcomed by staff, and entered the line to order. Everything looked delicious. I decided on the 1 meat and two side plate. It comes with 2 pita. Pita is being made right there, fresh. It's so good!! Dining area was nice and clean. Plenty of seating and we were checked on. No complaints about anything! 4 meals of the 1 meat/2 side plus drinks and tip was less than $80. Not bad considering the amount and quality of the food. read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - Curry chicken, cucumber salad and Spicy Hummus Dip. - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

What a gem of a place. The all you can eat option for $22 including a drink is a great value. You get to pick all the staples you want. They have so many options. Meat, veggies, salads, hummus, dessert and bread and pita chips. You will not be disappointed. The quality of the food is top notch. This is a new favorite place for me. read more

Wow! This place had me shocked the entire time I was there from entrance to exit. Absolutely GORGEOUS inside with lovely music the entire time. Lots and lots of options with friendly staff. The restrooms were pristine and all of my family absolutely loved every single dish they had. I had the kids chicken shawarma since I wasn't very hungry, went on a Monday night and it was ready within 5 minutes! 100% will be revisiting this beautiful location. read more

Food excellent but they made me feel very hurried in making my food choices. And it wasn't that busy. It was not a good experience because it made my husband act frustrated. I brought most of my food home . I had been there before many times, but not in a long time. We won't be back at least with my husband. read more

Wow. I picked this spot for a lunch meeting and we were not disappointed. Apparently other locations are true buffets, but this one you tell the server what you want and they make your plate as you go down the line. Didn't bother me. Great food, and a definite add to the lunch meeting rotation. read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - Spinach Hummus Dip, Tzatziki Dip, Balsamic Mushrooms, Spinach & Cabbage Salad, Broiled Lamb Shank, Zatar Bread - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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I was really surprised that they now offer ALL-DAY BUFFET! Shawarma and Lamb are not on it though. After 6pm, it's 25.99. I believe it is 19.99 for lunchtime. Always worth it because the food is Always Great and fresh! read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - Buffet - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Went in for dinner with friends . This place has a non-trivial way it operates and if you don't follow the chain of choosing salad , dips , meat etc and try to order something out of the menu , they get confused . I was trying to order the special pies from the menu and the person behind the counter didn't even know what these are I was able to eventually order a few items : 1) falafel plate - very fresh and tasty. The accompanied tahini was pretty bland and bad. .4/5 2) bread with the hard white cheese - was ok , for some reason they put a ton of pickles on it which doesn't go together well . The dough was also so so. 3/5 3) red snapper fillet - not bad . Not great. 4/5 4) spicy hummus - had a weird after taste pretty bad, . 2/5 To summarise , I was not impressed . Not recommended read more

Thinking about hummus? Think again. Because that's all you're going to get at this place the thought of hummus every time I come here I regret it. The portions get smaller and smaller and smaller and now the portions are so small that you can see the bottom of it to go to container.Don't get me wrong. The flavor is good. It's just not enough food. Sure they'll pour your order full of rice and potatoes but when you order something else, you don't get anything else. This is by far the most stingy restaurant in all of DFW. They put a small dollop of hummus in your container and then smeared around with a spoon to make it look like more. You can clearly see the bottom of the container and what used to be a full section in the to go box is now just the hint or possibly the thought of hummus. Don't waste your time or your money because this place will do it for you. read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - The thought of hummus - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Great food. Friendly service. Very clean. Excellent variety. Will definitely return. The roast beef was insane

Great food and large portions. I always get something different every time I come here. Everything tried is great!

So so so yummy!! The roasted cauliflower and roasted potatoes is my favorite! The pita bread, cucumber salad, cilantro zucchini and tzaki are my favorite! The gyro meat and shawarma chicken are divine! I love eating here. The lamb shank is bomb!. Service is always great, everyone is helpful. It's a cafeteria style restaurant. Food is always fresh and delicious. read more

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Best Mediterranean food I've had in a long time. Grab a tray and utensils when you walk in, snag some fresh oven-baked pitas, then start ordering. I got the veggie platter and was not disappointed, although it was hard to choose only 1-2 items from each section. There's salad, soup, dips, veggies, meats, and desserts. Favorite elements of the meal: zucchini, rice, fries, and the walnut baklava. I would say the ordering process /servers were a little disorganized. I ended up with one giant plate and 2 bowls of food, which they handed to me over the glass divider (short, so hard to reach) and I came in contact with their bare hands, which they didn't wash afterwards. I didn't see hats hairnets or gloves which always leaves me a little uneasy. But aside from that we had a great experience, so much delicious food for a very reasonable price. Would return. read more

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The food is absolutely, consistently delicious (5*) and we order delivery from here often. Today we tried dining in and it was a disappointing experience (same with the party in front of us apparently) simply because of the setup. You start with a menu that doesn't list sides and go through a line to pick # of meats and sides. First you get your fresh pita (amazing but will get cold when you start here). Then you go through sides, but you again don't know them all without doing a walkthrough in a single file line. Making some operational adjustments would make a big difference. For example, ordering meat first so that 1) you are told when it will take 15min, 2) don't let your bread or warm sides get cold, and 3) you may change your sides if the meat you want isn't readily available. These small factors would have added up to a nice experience. We'll continue to order the great food for at home, but it was really unpleasant trying to figure out what's readily available, the side options, in a line organized like this with a child as well - especially held up with the party in front of us making the same complaint about selecting most of your order before finding out some of the meat will take 10-15m when ordered. read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - Chicken, Tabouli Salad, Spinach Hummus Dip - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Great food High prices, clean with good seating arrangements. helpful staff, confusing way of ordering...

I honestly can not be more happy with this restaurant. Being on a non-dairy diet has been really tough going to restaurants and trusting that they didn't use butter on their food. Here, the staff knew exactly what they used and reassured me that there was not going to be an issue accommodating my restricted diet. I have even Ubereats this place and called up the restaurant to tell them to exclude tzatziki from my dish and they wrote "no tzatziki" on my takeout container. A listening staff member will ALWAYS have my business. Thank you guys! read more

We were immediately greeted when walking in. The place is nice & clean. The setup reminds me of Luby's where you grab your tray and point to what you want. My friend and I both decided to go with the one entree three sides option, which comes with 2 pitas. I chose the curry chicken, cucumber salad, roasted cauliflower, & vermicelli rice. I also got a side order of falafel. My friend chose the roast beef with roasted cauliflower, pasta salad, and green beans. My friend's pita bread was hard because it was overcooked but she had no problems with exchanging it for some fresh pita bread. Our food was very flavorful, fresh, & delicious. The reason I only gave them four stars was because I feel like something like hummus should not count as one of your sides. If you choose one of the meal options that comes with pita bread, you should at least be given a choice of hummus to go with it. Other than that, I would definitely go again because everyone was nice and the food was really good. This is a great option if you are looking for something quick and healthy. read more

They hv buffet on weekends , made me wait 5 minutes and then told me they didn't have any gyro meat and I didn't even have cauliflower. So I left and paid l$50 ( 2 person) Not worth the money read more

I'm never disappointed! The food...the service...10/10 my absolute favorite place to grab lunch! I also ordered the spicy hummus with pita bread but forgot to take a picture. Trust me, it is SPICY but worth every bite! read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - Salad Bowl - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I have been meaning to come to this restaurant for a while now, and finally made it in last night. It was not the usual setup I am accustomed to in Mediterranean restaurants. This appeared to be cafeteria style, which was confirmed by one of the employees. Everyone is very friendly and helpful with explaining the process to me. There is a menu, but you also walk along the line selecting what it is you want. I got the one meat, three entree platter. You start off grabbing two pita breads, selecting your sides of which the options include different kinds of hummus, salads, soups and hot sides. I opted it for the spinach hummus, Greek salad, couscous, gyro meat and chicken (from the spooled deal). I also had a check-in deal for a free baklava. They have three options: Walnut, pistachio and chocolate hazelnut. I opted for the Walnut. It is so much food but everything looks amazing and smells just as great. The dining section was pretty big, and everyone was practicing social distancing. The restaurant also has a lot of hand sanitizers everywhere. The dining section was pretty clean ( could they have done a better job? Absolutely, but it was nothing to dig them for... The tables were just a little bit sticky and food bit here and there on the ground). My baklava was absolutely delicious. It had the right balance of everything, and that flaky crunch that everyone looks forward to in their first bite. I had so much food that before I even dug in I got to go box, put just about half of my food in it and was still almost in a food coma from eating just half of it. I most definitely enjoyed my experience here. I took my to go box of food to my boyfriend for his dinner. He absolutely loved the food. We will be back together so I can try different things, and so he can get the full experience. I am happy to have found a good Mediterranean food restaurant close to me. read more

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I was very upset with their dinner buffet and their staff. The majority of the food had no flavor and the staff who worked the "buffet line" wasn't helpful at all with all their dishes that were made. I was not happy with my experience here for my first time going and will be my last time there. The buffet was overpriced for what little servings they served. Overall, 0/10. read more

Food was amazingly fresh with very comforting service. They allowed me to taste my meat choice before deciding, which made for a great late lunch. Highly recommend fast service! Gyro was delicious. read more

Decided on Mediterranean for dinner and this place had the best reviews of the nearby options. I called my order in and went to pick it up in 20mins as instructed. When I arrived to pick it up, it wasn't ready despite it looking like most items were already our and prepared buffet-style. And all of the food that was out looked really good. I ordered the gyro plate with two sides (babaganoush and tzatziki), spanakopita and baklava. Unfortunately when I got home I realized they had forgotten my baklava. I called and they asked me to come back for it and they'd throw in an additional side of my choosing. Great service and I appreciated their approach to remedy oversight. Now to the food: it was pretty hit or miss for me. Highlights were the spanakopita, babaganoush, and the hummus I selected as my complimentary side. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of the gyro or pita bread which was the bulk of the meal. The baklava was just okay. Cute restaurant, nice staff but the food was just "okay" nothing to write home about. read more

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I was visiting from California my mother in law took me and omg this place was the best you get good portions. The food was great and the baklave was to die for. I will return here on my next visit. The service was good and the ambiance was very welcoming. A busy establishment. AND LETS NOT FORGET the pita bread was FRESHLY made. Only downside is they do not explain how the sides work and meat . read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - BYO Platter - 1 Meat & 2 Sides - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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I ordered the chicken kabob with a slice of pita bread, a side of garlic sauce and the chocolate baklava for dessert. The chicken kabob was a decent size, flavorful and paired well with the garlic sauce. The garlic sauce is an extra charge for .99 and totally worth it. The garlic sauce also pairs well with falafels. The chocolate baklava was crunchy, crisp and flavorful. All in all the meal was filling, light and service was quick. The prices are comparable with other Mediterranean food and appreciate the authenticity of the restaurant. It would be nice if they offered a couple of slices of the pita bread to go with my order, however I plan to return. read more

Andalous Mediterranean Grill - Chicken Kabob pita bread and chocolate baklava - Lebanese Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Very angry! No prices listed and going for lunch and it's $27 a person. That's bull. What choice did we have once we went through the line. What a rip off. Online it says $10-20. That is a lie. Absolute lie. I couldn't even eat I was so mad. read more

Good, fresh food every time we go there. Great prices too! For those reasons, this is a place we will go to several times a month. The selection of food is immense, it's always great and served with a smile. read more

We've been ordering a lot from Andalous lately and you should too. This might be our favorite Mediterranean food in Arlington. They're excelling at all the essentials -- the meats, hummus, pita, baba ghanoush -- all excellent. Stellar gyros and beautiful build your own platters. There are a zillion delicious sides to consider... savory veggies like roasted cauliflower, Egyptian baby okra, pomegranate eggplant, coriander potatoes, stuffed mushrooms, garlic zucchini, and Parmesan spinach. Tons of beautiful salads: Greek, cranberry spinach, fruit, couscous, beet, tabbouleh, garbanzo kidney bean, pasta salad, and more. Vermicelli rice studded with slivered almonds and dried cranberries. Delicious plain rice. Dolmas and falafel and kibbe and spanakopita. Hot lentil soup. Pita bread slathered with cheese and herbs. Chewy baklava and crumbly Mahmoul shortbread cookies. Turkish coffee and freshly squeezed juices. Everything is fragrant and pretty and yummy. My favorite items right now are the 1.) chicken kabob: perfectly seasoned, charred, and moist. It doesn't need dipped in anything but the tzatziki and garlic sauce are both too good to resist. 2.) spicy hummus: Andalous' regular phenomenal hummus but enhanced with lots of cayenne pepper and paprika. It's quite spicy! It's fantastic. 3.) falafel: so often falafel is dried out or cold or gooey in the middle, but these falafel are cooked just right. 4.) garbanzo kidney bean salad: I love all the beans. My dad used to make "green bean surprise" all the time.. just lots of different cold, canned beans mixed together with tons of lemon pepper, maybe tuna. Anyway, Andalous' bean salad is a colorful, lemony, herby delight! read more

Came here for a family birthday celebration! The ambiance is very welcoming to big groups and small dates alike. The buffet style service is ideal for getting what ever you want and plenty of it. The food is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this place! read more

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My friends and I shut down this place after having an amazing meal! I hadn't been to Andalous in years, but I am so glad that I visited on Sunday night. The food was delicious! Everything that touched my lips left me begging for more and more. I literally had to get a to go box in order to stop myself from eating more and more! Omg! So good! I got their meat and three item plate that was encouraged by one of the staff members. He told me to go big or go home, so I went big! I got the chicken swharma as my meat and opted for half and half spinach hummus and Baba Ghanoush, couscous salad, and Greek Salad. Literally again everything was so good. And for $14.99 it lasts for three meals! Literally I had some for lunch the next day and then breakfast the next! The cherry on top of the cake was the amazing customer service as they literally let us shut down the restaurant with no complaints. Everyone was so nice and kind and made us smile. Everything was delicious and I definitely would recommend hitting them up the time time you have a craving for delicious, healthy and fresh food!! read more

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I had never gotten their food to go up until a week ago when that was the only choice during this Stay-at-Home madness. First disappointment: they have shortened their menu a little. Most regular choices are still there, but couple of our favorites are not, such as mushroom hummus and eggplant side. Second disappointment: not only there's no more dining in until further notice, you can't even go inside and order. They only take orders over the phone for pick up, or online orders for delivery. Now that I have gotten all the "cons" out of the way, let's talk about the reasons for the upgrade to 5 stars! Since they no longer have the full cafeteria selection, most of the food was made fresh to order. It took a little longer than normal (still only 15mins total or so), but our food came out fresh and piping hot! Not sure if we were just lucky that day and got the nicest server, or they are really going above and beyond now to get as much business as possible to make up for the restriction, but we were hooked up with extra breads, extra side, and extra drinks, the whole 9 yards! She even trusted us with the yelp check-in for the free baklava without wanting to see it. I was impressed with how organize they box everything. The to-go container was big enough for their normal serving size, which took away my worry that we'd get less food ordering to go (the piggy side of me took over i know). Everything was labeled for conveniency if there was more than 1 entree. For sure we will continue to come back for their fresher food, super friendly service, and especially to help out the business! read more

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OOOOOMMMMGGGG SO DAMN GOOD! Ordered from Andalous on Uber Eats and it carried well and the fresh pita bread was still hot. Everything was seasoned well. I had the chicken with rice and every side it came with. Next time I'm dining in for sure. I could eat this food everyday! read more