I wish I could give this place a higher rating or 3.5 stars. Caravan Grill, formerly Zatar, has definitely made changes and updates from the previous establishment. From what I've heard and read, this place is a branch off of the small market next door. Pros: Compared to the previous establishment, Caravan Grill has some really nice changes and updates. There is definitely a lot more seating compared to the previous layout. The changes in the set-up and paint make the space feel a lot brighter and spacious. They've made updates to their register and seem to be selling a lot more fresh baked goods compared to before. Additionally, they have a lot of options in terms of menu choices. I ordered a gyro and following that, I was asked a lot of questions. "Would you like anything else on it besides the Tzatziki sauce and meat?"/ "Would you like thin, medium or thick bread?"/ What would you like to drink with your combo? It's nice that they have a different option for bread, which allows you to taste different styles of breads and cuisine. I opted for the medium thickness, which the man told me was Iraqi-style bread. For my extra toppings, I added onions, tomatoes, pickles, and lettuce. It's nice that there is no extra charge for the extra toppings! For the drink option, they no longer have the soda machine. Instead, there is a huge selection of bottled and canned drinks, from sodas to unique Asian drinks. Cons: Although there seem to be a lot of selections, I wonder if that makes it a little more challenging to keep everything of great quality. I liked the medium thickness bread, but I had some issues with my gyro. There was too much Tzatziki sauce, making my gyro very soggy. There was a lot of meat in my gyro, but it wasn't very hot like I'm used to getting. There large selection of drink options is enticing, but it was really hard to see and read all the options, plus that means no refills like before. The fries that came with the combo were a little cold and I wish there was a little bit of seasoning like they used to have under the previous establishment. I will definitely give this place another shot. Based on the other reviews I've read, I will have to come back and try some of their other entrees. I just was a little disappointed with the gyro... read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but it is some of the best food in Tucson. Not just Mediterranean...all food. The hummus and baba ghanoush are just ridiculous. All the meat entrees have been phenomenal. I could just eat spoonfuls of the garlic sauce. Everything is made from scratch and you can tell. Everyone has always been super friendly too. A billion stars. read more

Caravan Grill - Chicken shwarma wrap and the vegetarian platter with hummus, baba ghanoush, pita, tabouli, grape leaves, and falafel. - Halal Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Oh. My. God. I cannot believe it took me this long to find this place. It is honestly the greatest sandwich I've had in the entire city. Chicken Shawarma. Yes there's lots of other great things. But I promise this chicken sandwich will change your life. I highly recommend that you get a large salad and hummus to go with it. Unfathomably creamy. It's almost unreal. read more

Caravan Grill - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Hummus, Side Salad - Halal Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

So glad I finally got the chance to try this place out!! The restaurant is a quaint space and you order at the counter. There are a few food displays with another savory (meat pies etc) and sweet (baklava etc) goodies that you can get. All of it looked so tasty, I had to exert massive self control to not buy all of it. I ordered the lamb shawarma plate and an Arabic coffee. The lamb plate came with lamb pieces atop a bed of aromatic rice, a small salad, hummus, and pita. Every part of the dish was so flavorful and the lamb and rice were full of spices! I'm so excited to go again to try other dishes and indulge in some of the baked goods. read more

Caravan Grill - Arabic coffee - Halal Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Falafel sandwich is yummy. Get a side of fries and garlic spread. Owner was very nice.

These folks not only make juicy GREAT chicken skewers, but we're so accommodating with special requests. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. Get take out for an outdoor party! read more

Caravan Grill - Platter with chicken from skewers, kibee, zucchini, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes...on top of yummy yellow rice - Halal Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

First time here since business opened. Ordered a gyro sandwich on homemade Flat bread to go. Al la cart is $5.99. You can add an order of frys w soda $3.00 extra. Gyro was kind of bland and lacking. There was no sauce on it ie Tzatziki or yogurt sauce and missing tomatoes and onions. Could use some sauce and more Veggies and onions. Friendly staff. Clean. read more

We have been frequenting Caravan since we moved here 3 years ago. The food and service have been consistently great throughout. The people who work there are awesomely nice and the food quality is high. We moved here from the Detroit area, and were convinced that we wouldn't be able to find suitable middle eastern food - Caravan has surpassed our expectations and honestly could compete in the SE Michigan market. read more

Went for my birthday, been going there years , owner brought my food and comment " did you bring your mother ?" To my girlfriend, we are in are in are 40's and lost two customers read more

Great gyro. Great shish tawook.authentic and delicious. Also tried their hummus which was delicious.

I really enjoyed all of the food I ordered, especially the sampler plate. I thought the baba ganoush was especially tasty. I am a vegetarian so I didn't have any gyros. My parents did, and although they said it wasn't what they had typically had as a gyro, that it was still very tasty. I ordered take out and they answered the phone promptly, were quick to have the food ready, and the staff were very friendly. I will be back again. read more

love everything about this place. the owners are friendly and the food is incredible. I've had a lot of it and never once been disappointed. the falafel is crispy and not greasy, the lamb and shish tawook taste so good. the sandwiches come in warm lavash and some of them have the tastiest crunchy pickles inside (if the sandwich doesn't come with the pickles i always request to add them in). the platters come with the best buttery rice, simple salad, and some stewed veggies. love the tahini sauce. do not sleep on their appetizer platter!! it's one of my favorites. the hummus and baba ghannoush are top notch, a little smoky with great olive oil flavor. the tabbouli is mostly parsley with just the right amount of lemon juice tang. i could eat at this place every single day. read more

We were very pleased with the food. We just moved here from Las Vegas and there's not many Mediterranean places. Well I think we found our new favorite one. Delicious and friendly service. We will be back!! read more

Caravan Grill - Falafel Plate!! Soooo good. - Halal Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I had a lamb shawarma plate ($14.99) and a mint yogurt drink ($1.99) for lunch here. This former El Taco is tiny and lacks charm, but the cashier was friendly and the food was tasty. My friend ordered a falafel sandwich, which was also good. (I had half of it.) Note: the yogurt drink comes in a plastic bottle; it is commercial, not made in house. read more

Stopped in on a whim due to having a coupon...and boy are we glad we did! I had the beef schwarma and hummus with a cardamom fragrant tea, while my wife had the chicken schwarma with a mint tea. The plates are presented with the most delectable rice and mixed vegetables, and a small green salad with a tangy mint-garlic dressing on the side. The meal was fantastic from top to bottom and the service was super friendly and accommodating. They even made some accommodations for our keto diet that was much appreciated. Fresh, tasty food, reasonable prices, and outstanding service, we'll be back for sure! read more

Bottom line: Seriously tasty gyro in a warm flatbread unlike any pita I've had anywhere. Inexpensive and quite good. Simple, but bright and airy dining room. Counter service only. Recommended. Opens late on Fridays. We went for lunch on a weekday. Constant stream of customers, mostly take-out. Popular place! Dining room is very small, but exceptionally clean and neat. The restaurant is located next to Caravan Middle Eastern foods. If you're thinking that there used to be another middle eastern food place here, you're right. This is the former location of Za'atar (which remains open further south). Not a date night location, unless it's a quick and inexpensive bite before a movie or show. If you like middle eastern food, this shop ought to be on your list of places to try. read more

My trip to Caravan Grill began simply enough, the usual "where should we eat?" quandary as my mom and I tried to think up new lunch spots to explore. We opened Yelp, the bf suggested Mediterranean, so we punched it in and began the typical scroll. Soon enough we had decided upon Caravan (great reviews, good looking pics), and were off! The restaurant building is right next to their imports store, features some decoratively outlined windows, and is pretty quaint. My mom and I walked in and scanned for an empty table, quickly swooping up the one right next to us and claiming our seats as the place was packed! (To me it says a lot when a place is busy on a weekday for lunch.) The menu is one sided, succinct, and you place your order and pay at the counter. Prices are more than fair, and we were surprised with the amount of food we were able to get for the price. The people working here were super kind, welcoming, and helpful. We ordered food to both dine in and to-go, and without having to mention it, they staggered our take out order about half way through our meal so it wasn't sitting the entire time we were eating, which was phenomenal. My mom and I both got the gyro plates, and had absolutely zeros complaints about the entire meal. The meat was cooked to perfection, and having had several other local gyro plates, I can easily say this is the best one I've had yet! The hummus was smooth and flavorful, and the warm veggies also accompanying the meal were to die for. (I would have eaten an entire plate of those alone, to be honest.) They also kept the fresh pita coming, which was great because who doesn't always want more pita? Show me someone who stops at one basket of pita, I'll wait. During our meal, people kept rolling in, even choosing to sit outside when the indoor seats filled up, and that is truly all you need to know about the quality of the place. When people choose to sit outside in Arizona *in the summer* you know it's good. My mom and I both can't wait to return, and I can't wait to bring all my other people! If you're in the mood for some amazing Mediterranean, this should be first on your list. read more

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Still love Caravan for shawarmas (aka Gyros or doner kabob), shish tawouk, hummus, and -especially- French fries. Just the best fries I have had in Tucson. Their seasoning is so good, no ketchup needed. This is our favorite Lebanese/Mediterranean lunch carryout, hands down. read more

Great service! The food was good. They easily made accommodations for our dietary restrictions. Had the chicken and the beef plates. Both came with an absolute abundance of food! Both plates came with hummus, stewed veggies, and salad with the most amazing tangy lemon dressing. If I had more room in my stomach I would have tried every dessert....they all look amazing! read more

Hands down, best Mediterranean food in Tucson. Friendly staff and a great bakery. The chicken Shawarma is amazing as are their salads. Cannot recommend enough. read more

The food in this newer Mediterranean style restaurant is halal and delicious! Not to be confused with the previous occupant If this building that moved down the road-the food here is more levant styled and has a fabulous Syrian flair. The staff is extremely friendly and go the extra miles for their customers. It's set in a former El Taco restaurant location, but it has been cleaned up beautifully! They are observing Covid 19 precautions and are offering take out and delivery-they even have revived the people old drive up window! read more

All the reviews I have read are SO FAKE!! My beef plate had barely any beef and was completely dry. Freshly made bread? Yeah right. Every chair and table in the place wobbles, making it impossible to sit down comfortably, and the toilet had diarrhea stains on the seat. Won't ever be back!! read more

food is good, both of the teenagers that work the counter are careless rude inattentive and don't care at all about anything and it's obvious. the older gentleman that works the counter is also rude , regardless of tip, and simple request he acts like you are asking him to move a mountain and in return is just as rude and incompetent as both of the teenagers who clearly work there because on of their parents giving them a job. if you choose to run a buisiness that interacts with the public you need to teach your employees how to not be careless rude little brats. you need to act like you care a little bit. regardless of how good the food is I won't go back because I'm treated like a nuisance for asking my sandwich to be cut in half without an eye roll. read more

Caravan grill has to be the best Mediterranean food in all of Tucson!! Every time I've gone the food is so fresh and authentic. Make sure to get a side of hummus and tabouli with your order, you won't regret it. read more

What a super cute mom and pop shop. I love mediterranen food, and have been looking for a good option in Tucson. I had the chicken kabob plate--so. much. food. The chicken kabob was great, as was the hummus and salad. The rice and cooked vegetables were okay; they were a little sweet for me, but the husband enjoyed them. He finished them along with his gyro. Support local and try this place! read more

Really phenomenal food and service. Rahim is the man! The portion size for the price is unbeatable. The owners are from Libya. Caravan is my favorite Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant in town. I always pop in at least once a week for a chicken shawarma sandwich post workout, can't beat it! (Make sure you use the special red sauce) ;). read more

Gyro burrito! Most unique gyro I've ever had. Excellent hummus and grape leaves as well.

Excellent food, super friendly service. Great shawarma, and hummus . Definitely worth a visit! We eat here regularly.

A caravan is defined as a procession traveling together in single file. Well, I travelled with my family in a procession to the Caravan Grill. As a life long customer of Caravan I was excited to hear about the grill and I was not disappointed during my recent visit. The food is fresh and the service was quick. Very friendly staff and the sweets are delicious. I am looking forward to getting a hot meal whenever I shop next door. Be sure to tell them that Mohammed sent you! read more

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During COVID we've eaten here a lot. Really solid food and service. I like drive they window for take out. They are always friendly and accommodating. We often get the gyro meat and the whole family loves it. The platter is worth it as the hummus and baba ghanoush (so?) are excellent. I think they could provide more pita. Side note: the fries are delish and the kids fight over them read more

Stopped in for a late lunch and was impressed with the service, the friendliness of the staff, and of course the food. I ordered the lamb and chicken shawarma plate with no rice and both were juicy and delicious. I especially liked how the lamb was spiced. The hummus that came with the plate was fantastic and the fresh fluffy bread was a perfect complement to the food. Food came out super quick and the cashier gave us some tabbouleh on the house, will definitely be back. read more

Caravan Grill - Halal Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I was surprised to see that the family that owns Caravan market opened up their own restaurant. I am glad they did. The previous establishment, although good, was never consistent in regards to their food and service was atrocious. I decided to start things off with a simple falafel wrap and side of fries. The falafel was excellent. Flavor was on point. A few items that I am sure they will fix and I hope they do; the veggie mix, most notably the cucumber inside the wrap contained some large chunks. The fries were neither soggy or crispy. A few extra seconds would have made a difference. I also got a little baklava surprise in my bag. Homemade, soft, perfect level of sweetness. I hope this place thrives because they have the recipe for success. read more

I just moved into the neighborhood and this is my absolute favorite place to grab dinner. We have tried a lot from the menu and have loved everything. I highly suggest the chicken kabob plate. It's my fave. And the hummus! read more

Caravan Grill - Chicken kabob (Shish tawook) - Halal Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Finding a descent Middle Eastern place is difficult, most places screw up the simplest meals. Not Caravan Grill. The staff was friendly and helpful in suggestions. The Lamb was so fresh, and cooked to perfection... you'd have to be insane not to try this place. I also tried the falafel sandwich, and I've yet to find better. Do yourself a favor and try anything on their menu! read more

Caravan Grill - Lamb Shank Plate (special) - Halal Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My new favorite! Much more organized and cleaned up from the previous owners! Hummus had nice consistency( not like mortor like the last guy) food was fresh, people friendly and organized ! Nice pastry case all homemade! This place should do well! read more

I came here recently w/a friend to grab a chicken shawarma sandwich, and it was quite good. The fries that came along w/it were admittedly a lil cold, and they had mixed up the bread order, but the bread that was given to me was still good. :) What really makes this place great is the friendly and attentive service--the guy who was the cashier was really nice and very welcoming, which is something one wishes was present in all restaurants! I also had the chance to check out the market next door too, which was also great. read more

I love this place!!! Food is amazing and staff is friendly! I have tried lentil soup from different places and Caravan Grill's lentil soup and vegetable stew are by far THE BEST! Lentil soup is flavorful and creamy (dairy free), so good!!! Love the falafel sandwich special is awesome, chicken shawarma plate is SO freaking good and something I often crave and fantasize about. Included in my food fantasy is the baklava- it's the best in town! Highly recommend this causal quaint place that serves delicious authentic flavorful Mediterranean food! read more

Delicious and simply made. My favorite kind of cooking. Straight from the heart, no frills no fuss just good eats. Support Local!! read more

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I've been coming here for a few years and the food is always good. It's also a good place to go with COVID, because you can place a takeout order and pull up to the window on the side of the building for pickup. read more

A lot of the food was tasty (but avoid the watery, unseasoned baba) in our takeout order (due to Covid-19) However, we ordered a gyro sandwich among other items and due to no supply they apparently substituted felafel. We already had a felafel sandwich. To not tell us what they were doing is bad. To charge us as though we got what we ordered, also bad. Why? read more