Amazing food and service! The people here are amazing and welcoming and the food was top notch…read more 10/10 recommend this place.

What an incredible find! Hala Café is an absolute gem tucked away on Shaenfield Rd. The food, the…read moreservice, and the overall experience were all amazing. The staff here could not have been friendlier. I had never heard of shrak before, so I asked about it. The waitress actually went into the kitchen, and a sweet lady came out moments later with some for me to try! That kind of genuine hospitality is rare these days. For anyone unfamiliar, shrak is similar to a tortilla--thin, soft, and perfect for scooping up all the deliciousness. The food itself was outstanding. The yellow rice was incredibly flavorful--long, fluffy grains cooked just right. Rice may sound simple, but making it this good takes skill, and they absolutely nailed it. I ordered the beef kabobs with rice and salad, and everything was cooked perfectly. The beef was tender, juicy, and seasoned beautifully. Portions were generous, and the whole meal left me looking forward to my next visit. I honestly didn't know Jordanian-inspired Mediterranean food in San Antonio could be this good! Hala Café is definitely a spot I'll be coming back to again and again.

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!

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.

Excellent food that tastes very fresh. I wasn't sure what to order but the server was kind enough…read moreto recommend me some options. Casual environment that still feels pretty lively with some music playing.

The food was good, I had a bowl with shredded beef. The beef had flavor that didn't overtake all…read morethe other flavors. What did over take were some of the bites I had that tasted bitter. I think it may have been some of the cucumber. I loved the portions I was served. The server always asked if the portions were good enough, and when I did ask for more of one ingredient she added a lot more which I appreciated. The atmosphere was small and quiet. I'd definitely go back to try the other proteins and mix ins.

First time here and we were pretty blown away. Super fresh options, big amount of options…read more They have a pre designed set of items and a vast build your own menu Had the lamb bowl and it was amazing, everything super tasty fresh and very healthy Friendly staff, clean location, very tasty food. We will certainly be back.

Some restaurants feed you. Tripoli's transports you. From…read morethe moment you walk in, the space does something to you -- warm lighting, tufted banquettes, burgundy velvet chairs with gold legs, and a ceiling panel with intricate geometric lattice work straight out of a Moroccan riad. It doesn't feel like a strip mall restaurant. It feels intentional. The pastry case alone deserves its own review. Piped butter cookies, rose-dotted squares dusted with cardamom, delicate filled rolls -- it's the kind of display that makes you order dessert before you've even sat down. And then the food. The chicken shawarma bowl is not playing around -- seasoned chicken, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, creamy garlic sauce over a bed of greens, finished with cracked pepper. Every bite is layered and bold. The kind of meal that makes you pause mid-fork and just appreciate it. What sets Tripoli's apart isn't just the food or the ambiance. It's that the whole experience feels curated. Like someone who actually loves this culture built this place and meant every single detail. San Antonio has been sleeping on this gem. Wake up!!

The place is very nicely decorated, good ambiance, good seating. Service was slow but they are…read moreminimally staffed, so come with patience! Food was really good, we both got bowls and took 1/2 home. Good flavor to the food and the pita bread is nothing special, just pita bread but still good, it comes with 4 quarters. We also had the Za'taar wings for an appetizer. They were good and freshly cooked, it comes with 6. A little sweet. We also got dessert to go and the portion is small but hopefully flavor makes up for size. Over all I would return to try other plates.

I always enjoy my time at Shisha. They have everything you need for remote workers and delicious…read morefood! Sharean was my server tonight and has been for many nights I've visited. She's detail oriented, checks in regularly, whether you're a new customer or regular. This always makes my experience memorable.

We ordered the sesame bread for an appetizer. It was very good. Next time I would order hummus with…read moreit though. My friend and I both ordered the lamb tikka. It was excellent! We sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed the cooler weather. Very nice ambience outdoors.

Went in, without a reservation of course with a party of 10, we were accommodated right away and…read morewith such a warm welcome! We were offered a seat at like a floor seating area which I wish we would've chosen but someone in our party was injured. There's a good amount of tables but half the restaurant is like sitting on the floor kind of experience which looks so awesome! The food was phenomenal, they offered us a platter with a bunch of sides and appetizers for $140 and they brought a couple baskets of PETA which was so yummy! 10/10 recommended and WILL be back again! They are super helpful when it comes to helping you order and everything is fresh and home made. It's important to point out the food came out rather quickly, so it was such a good time!

This is a wonderful family owned restaurant with an extensive menu. We stopped by on a Saturday…read morenight and got a table immediately. We tried the Syrian Salad (tonatos, cucumber, lettuce in a delicious dressing), the hummus & pita, the lamb ribs and the moussaka. Perfect amount for two people.

Out for a late dinner with the wife, she had the chicken sandwich kebab was no very tasty …read more I had the lam Gyro really yes really , It was great, took me back to Greece.

Our Spanish explorer blood has inspired us to visit all 7 continents and numerous countries in our…read moretravels. This winter we are headed to Morocco, in Northern Africa, among other places. So it was our desire to get familiar with the cuisine, prior to the trip. Moroccan Bites was our choice and we couldn't have been happier we found it. The owner's daughter was our server and since she is from Marrakech, we took her suggestions on what to order. Not only was she extremely friendly, she took the time to prepare us for the culture we are about to experience and provided much needed help. For our meal, we went with an eggplant app and wifey and I ordered the Lamb couscous plus the Chicken Pastilla to share. The couscous meal was loaded with veggies, lamb and of course, couscous. The flavors were delicate and not overpowering at all. The Chicken Pastilla dish can pass for a desert with the cinnamon and powder sugar on top of a light pastry, just like a pie. It was my favorite entree of the night. Don't forget to try the mint tea. It's served hot and sweet and might actually give my Texas ice tea addiction a little competition. You shouldn't travel to a foreign land without trying their dessert options, or even travel across town as it was in our case. The glass display case caught our attention immediately, even before we sat down to look at the menu. We couldn't decide on what sweets to try, so we compromised and ordered several different kind of things. From the lemon cake to the Baklava, it was all very delicious. The Baklava is French like in its flaky texture and light enough to put down half a tray if given the chance. The inside of the restaurant is clean, has ample tables and is decorated in the country's cultural theme. Well, Moroccan Bites, thanks for a great meal and you have raised our expectations on what we are about to go through.