Not bad but I've had much better right here in Austin. This place was within walking distance…read moreexcept it was uphill both ways. I've been wanting to try the fairgrounds for a while now and it is a pretty cool place. I was disappointed to be awakened the next day by a message that my order was ready. What?

Terrible food. I ordered chicken but got some sort of ground beef whose only flavor was extreme…read moresaltiness. Every other shawarma plate I have ever had has come with hummus and pita bread, this one only came with only rice and a very sad garden salad. I will never eat here again, total waste of money.

The food here is consistently delicious and well-portioned for the price. Highlights are the super…read moreduper wrap (as big as my forearm), the crave fries, and falafel. This is my default spot when I don't want to think about what to get, and beats the neighboring Chipotle any day. No notes. Shoutout to Julio and the rest of the staff for the genuinely cheerful service that keeps me coming back for more and leaving with a smile.

I ordered from the kebab shop through uber eats. I had the bowl and then also tried their falafel…read moreand hummus. The falafel and hummus were great. The bowl was only okay. The chicken was a little weird and I avoided it. The bowl overall had a little bit of a strange chemical ish taste. I don't regret trying it and wouldn't be opposed to trying again. Not a must have though.

excellent really enjoyed the matcha there + workers are v nice (strawberry matcha is the best here )read more

I ran in 20 minutes before they closed, they were so gracious, sweet , and kind even after more…read morepeople came in. I will say getting to. It is a little bit hard. I had to have my friends drive around while I got our stuff, but it was so worth it. The coffee was good. It's so cute inside. Definitely a good place to work from. I got their cheesecake and a cake, and it was so good.

I've been on a rampage recently using the Hooked deals app and saw this thing come up. It's in a…read morebustling food court area with some options (notably Gourdoughs right next door for dessert!). Prices are ok, perhaps a bit high for the college student but for a working guy, its about what I expect to pay at this point for a meal. Hooked deals make it a lot more manageable. I got a #1 - spicy, but I honestly didn't feel that much heat. The veggies are crisp and fresh and the bread grilled well. The meat was alright, not all that much of it, but enough to get explosive bites of flavor. One thing I notice is the beef/lamb mixture isn't as salty as other places I've been. The fries are pretty puffy, could be a bit crisper and a bit more quantity but they were alright. Really nice staff. Could be faster on the food though. So all in all, good place, not outstanding. Better places in town for similar food items, but for the price, location and hooked deal compatibility, they're a-ok.

New location, new Managment too on South 1st. Street!! Had the falafel/pita today, very delicious!…read moreThree falafel balls light and crispy! Well balanced, huge portions. Loved the pickled veggies & the yogurt sauce completes it Will definitely keep coming back because prices are affordable & very fast service.

Feels like one of the city's best kept secrets. Located in a parking lot of a repair shop, it's not…read morethe easiest to park at but the chicken kebab plate is worth every frustrating moment trying to back out onto Riverside.

Rayan Lebanese Cuisine is parked just off East Riverside in a small lot with a cozy little seating…read morearea. It's shaded and decorated with wisteria garlands, and there's a TV playing a chill mix of old and new music--not too loud, just enough to set a good vibe. We ordered two dinner platters--one beef, one lamb--and they were stacked. Each came with rice, salad, baba ghanoush, and hummus. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the portions were huge--I easily got a second meal out of mine. We also tried the moussaka and it was yummmaay! Lebanese food doesn't appear to be super common around Austin, so it's awesome to have a spot like this. I was really appreciative of how welcoming the staff were--they checked in with us and made us feel like we were guests in their home. Just really warm, genuine people. Great food, great people, and a chill spot to hang out for a bit

Food.. the best I have had in a very long time!! Everything is home made even the rice…read more Service was great Portion size = 2 meals I will be back most likely every week

The good-the food was consistently good. The employees were polite…read more The bad: hoooo boy, where to start. The women's restroom had NO tp. One stall has no working latches or locks, and the other has no external handle. They have no diet drink options except water, so diabetics can drink water or go thirsty I guess. The most egregious thing, however, was how my food was given to me. I ordered a gyro wrap with cheese. Now, I don't know about everyone else, but if I'm eating MEDITERRANEAN FOOD, and ask for cheese, I expect a beautiful pile of feta. Instead, I received a wrap with a mountain of SLICED American cheese on it. Its mere existence infuriates me.

Al Shami rocks! Been going to their Houston location for years and I'd say its probably the best…read more(and most authentic) Syrian style shawarma I've had in Austin. Was super happy to hear about them expanding to Austin. Syrian shawarma is defined by the simple ingredients but bold flavors. My favorite staple being the chicken shawarma, 3 ingredients: Richly seasoned chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles. Simple but delicious. Their shawarmas are huge and reasonably priced. And i prefer the more authentic arabic bread they use compared to places like Abu Omar that use tortillas, which tasted off to me. The crew there is very friendly and seems passionate. And they chatted with me about their expansion plans to North Austin. They also specialize in kebabs, beef shawarma and other late night goodies. Would recommend the shish taouk and the beef shawarma as well!

Well made Arabic food, folks behind the counter are funny, relaxed and make you feel at home. Fried…read moreand shawarmas are great! We'll be back

Seriously the best in the area. Come support this small business! Even if Med food isn't your…read morething... you won't be disappointed!!!

Umm think I just had the best chicken gyro I've ever had. And I've had many. Chicken was succulent,…read moretender, well-marinated and packed with flavor--even had that glorious "just grilled" taste. Sauce had a nice touch of spiciness. Pita was delicious. 100% will be back.

We have ordered twice from here and it has been excellent! Service is second to none. I have always…read moretipped extra due to the distance and it has always been excellent! Highly recommended!

I called to ask about a lost item, multiple times, they picked up and heard me questioning about…read morethe lost item and then hung up immediately. I called again and told him I want to place an order and he was immediately ready to talk and then when I asked about the ourselves, suddenly he said he didn't speak English and would only speak English to take thr order. Then when I asked if there was anyone else I can talk to he said no and hung up. What a ridiculous thing to say and stupid thing to do