My husband and I are so pleased to have a great Mediterranean Restaurant in Pacifica. It is a small…read morecomfortable place with a steady and able staff and great employers. The Chicken Kabab dinner plate is great. It comes with a good portion of rice and cabbage salad. Also good, is the Pomegranate Salad - with greens, nuts, and cheese along with pomegranate seeds. We go there regularly because we enjoy it so much. By the way, the Chicken Lemon Soup is delicious!!!

We were on a search for middle eastern food, but all the spots we frequent were closed on a Monday…read moreevening. So I went through my Yelp bookmarks and found Zaza Grill in Pacifica. Easy parking in a large open lot, so no problems with finding a space. When we arrived, there was only one table available right at the door. We sat down, but it was pretty chilly. We couldn't shut the door because the waiter needed to serve a table outside. We were hoping for a table to open up before getting our entrees. Luckily, a table left and we could sit away from the wind. So much better! I think they should have smaller tables for 2, so it could either be for 2 or put 2 tables together to accommodate 4. Just a suggestion for those occasions when a couple takes up a table that seats 4 and there is another couple waiting for a table. That could easily solve this issue. ***OUR PICKS*** COLD MEZZE PLATE ~ * tzatziki - cucumber garlic yogurt dip with dry mint. * baba ghanoush - grilled smoked eggplant with tahini, yogurt, garlic and olive oil * hummus - puréed garbanzo beans, tahini, olive oil * dolmas - stuffed grape leaves (rice) * kitzartma - eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, with tomato garlic sauce and topped with garlic and yogurt * kalamatiano - savory Kalamata olives The kitzartma dip was my favorite out of all of them. The least favorite would be the kalamatiano because it was salty, bitter, and tasted like pungent olives. I like olives, but this was a bit too much for me and my partner. When you mix it with the other dips, it was palatable, but harsh on its own. The rest were delicious and mouth watering and great eating with our meal. Warmed pita bread was served with the dips. 4/5 ZAZA MIX GRILL ~ kofte, chicken gyro, lamb and beef gyro, chicken kebab, lamb kebab. Comes with rice, salad, and hummus. The kebab meats were tender and juicy, while the gyro meats were on the drier side. Their chicken broth Jasmine rice was perfectly cooked and one of the best we've had! You can taste every grain and it was neither mushy nor dry. And so flavorful and delicious! The salad had a tangy dressing and hummus was smooth and tasty. 4/5 We were served by Yakov, who was pleasant and friendly. He even gave us hot Turkish tea while we sat at the doorway. He knew it was a cold evening and offered to move us as soon as a table was free. We even chatted about our travels as he's a big traveler and is multi-lingual! We had a fascinating conversation and enjoyed the food. Glad we stopped by to try Zaza Grill!

The hubby and I love this place! They have excellent, perfectly seasoned chicken schwarma wraps…read more(cooked fresh to order), tasty falafel, just like my mom used to make and their hummus and baba ganoush is TDF. On the grocery side, I love their selection of teas and incidentals, I purchase rose water here, which I use as a toner for my sensitive skin. The guys behind the counter are very pleasant and helpful. Tony is a real gem!

I saw a review from tik tok and had to check this place out since it was so close to the house. I…read moregot some hummus and falafels. I wish the falafels were served hot. When I got them there were cold. The flavor was good with seasonings, but cold falafels are not good at all. I was disappointed and high hopes for this place. Sadly I will not be returning.

The food here is incredibly flavorful! The falafel was perfectly done, crispy on the outside, hot…read moreon the inside, and absolutely delicious when paired with the cool yogurt dip. I love the contrast of hot and cold, as well as crisp textures with bold flavors. I ordered the beef and lamb plate, and it was outstanding, the meat was tender and packed with flavor. The salad was refreshing, and the hummus was creamy with a rich, nutty taste. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. My friends ordered the same, one with pita and one as a wrap. The plate and wrap portions were generous, though the pita felt a bit on the smaller side. The restaurant itself is clean and inviting, and the staff is friendly. I'll definitely be coming back! :)

Delicious! I just dropped my mom at SFO and was trying to find a place to grab some takeout…read more I checked Reddit yesterday and there was a couple mentions of Lotus. There were some other places that I wanted to try more but they were closed for Christmas Eve. Not a lot of parking but I found one right in front of the store. Have to pay, didn't know that, thankfully i got out within 10 minutes before I got a ticket. I ordered a combo plate since I didn't really know what to get. I didn't get to eat it until 2 hours later and I had to microwave it, still very flavorful! The rice has a good amount of salt, and all the meats were easy to bite through, not tough at all. My only complaint would be that I feel like it might be better complimented with a sauce. It was my first time so I didn't know if they typically give any sauces. I think I saw some hot sauce on the tables (unless that was ketchup). Very good and would try again!

The storefront may be a little deceiving from the outside, which adds to its unpretentious charm,…read morebut once you walk in, the space is spotless, welcoming, and inviting. The service was attentive from start to finish. We tried the gyros, the City Mix plate, and the baklava, which they make fresh daily. The City Mix plate came with very generous portions of meat, along with fresh salad and flavorful rice. You can truly taste the freshness in the baklava, especially the butter and honey. We highly recommend this place. It has officially become our new favorite Mediterranean spot.

City Kebabs And Gyros is almost a hole in the wall...almost…read more.. Small venue that is bright, clean and inviting. The staff is friendly and helpful, well at least the young gent I interacted with at the cash register. There are a couple of chefs in the open kitchen, but I didn't interact with them. Parking can be very challenging. There is no dedicated parking. There is a lot across the street that gets packed and is shared with multiple businesses or street parking...good luck with that. I believe this is a Turkish restaurant. There are 12 small tables that are mobile, they can be adjusted or combined to make bigger tables. Although I wouldn't recommend coming here with a big group. ~ Wraps: - Adana Kebab - 4/5 Tasty wrap, a bit on the skinny side, definitely not generous portions. The Lamb was cooked to perfection. The spicy sauce they provide has a slight kick to it and a good flavor. ~ Appetizers: - Falafel (3 Pieces) - 3.5/5 Brilliant texture, but a bit salty for my liking. I was surprised to learn you can order this in a 3, 6 or 9 pieces. ~ Desserts: - Turkish Delight (Rose Water) - 4.5/5 I just wanted to try this. I love Rose and Saffron flavors. It comes from Turkey. I'm sure you could buy a whole pack for the a bit more $$. I'll just need to pick up a few packages when I head to Türkiye...

Excellent chicken shawarma - you have to try it with their garlic sauce. It's been a while since I…read morefound good creamy flavorful garlic sauce at a shawarma place. The kunafah was good but I'm sure it's better if had at the restaurant - probably skip it if you're going to DoorDash!

Place has outside seating now, lots of seating inside. Pretty neat looking outside and inside…read more Service was kind. Both meals were good, prices have increased from the last time I came. Kunafa got smaller too but still good. Only annoying thing was a fly constantly passing by our meals.

Great food great service and staff. Fabiola our host was so wonderful. Def. Coming back!read more

I love this restauarant! I have ordered from here for delivery and also eaten at the restaurant…read more The restaurant is tiny with limited seating, about 7 or 8 tables along the right side wall. It could be busy with a wait, so unless you really want to eat there, it is much easier to order delivery. It was raining heavily the last time we came here, which probably increased our chances of getting a table right away. We grabbed the only available table at the time. The waitress was friendly when she took our order. We ordered the Chicken Shawarma plate, Muhammara, and Fattosuh Salad. I love their Muhammara. It comes with pita bread to dip into this delicous roasted pepper dip. It is so easy to just fill up on bread because it's so good! But make sure to save room for other stuff. They give you a huge portion of Chicken Shawarma served over rice. The Fattoush salad comes beautifully plated in a tilted elevated bowl. There's a clean restroom at the back of the restaurant. Unfortunately, parking in the area can be challenging at times.

Great service from Jose, Adrian, Marie, and German. Food was so good and the staff there were all…read morevery kind. They catered to my needs as a person who has dietery restrictions and eats plant based. Great for vegans and vegetarians!

Ordered on their app which is easy to do and was able to select the items in my chicken shawarma…read morebowl. Also ordered chicken shawarma salad bowl. Both bowls were tasty and all the ingredients tastes death. Love the hummus and tahini sauces. We added the falafel to the bowls but it was cold and soggy so not sure I would order falafel from them. Came with a cup of soup which had a nice lentil/lemon flavor. Friendly staff and it was ready when I got there so kudos to them for handling the dinner crowd.

Was in the area and found this spot on Yelp. The outside is…read morenothing exciting but the food counter area was clean, the staff is friendly and responsive and they grilled our food on the spot. Delicious meat selection, their Adana, chicken shawarma and the lamb shawarma are all great. We tried both the plates and sandwiches. Very reasonably priced too. We will be back

I thought this would be a neighborhood gem but it kinda missed the mark. The store itself is very…read moresmall, like a basic mini middle eastern market. Of their menu of 10 entrees, they only had lamb -- no beef, no chicken. So I got the lamb haneeth $19.99 and I had a choice of hummus or babaghanoush. Haneeth is a traditional Yemeni dish consisting of slow-roasted, spice-marinated lamb or chicken served over fragrant basmati rice. The meat is often seasoned with a blend of spices like cumin, cardamom, and turmeric, and slow-cooked in a sealed pot or an underground oven (tannour) to keep it moist. This tender, fall-off-the-bone meat, which is cooked for several hours, is a festive dish reserved for special occasions and feasts. The lamb was definitely tender but was kinda bland and lacked flavor. Same with the basmati rice -- it almost tasted a little old. Service was fine. I waited about 15 minutes for my takeout. There is a tiny counter along the side if you want to eat in. I also got a spanakopita (spinach) and tiropita (feta), each for $3. With so many Mediterranean places around, this market just doesn't stand up to the competition.

Been twice now and both times the service was stellar. They really want you to have your sandwich…read moreEXACTLY as you want it!!! Also the quality is so good. Toasted bread, lots of tasty sauce options, and fresh ingredients! It's hidden in a QuickMart but worth the adventure!

The service was amazing! Roshan took the time to ask how we wanted our sandwiches and he really…read morecares about how they are made. He was super attentive and very friendly! The sandwiches were delicious and I'm looking forward to trying them again soon. Highly recommend them!