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    Fast Eddy's Quick Mideast

    4.8 (434 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Menu - June 2026
    Diele K.

    When you read Ron R's review and you are in Jax for work, how could you not stop in?! Heck, I even took the advice to order that sandwich and the Mac n' cheese. I arrived with roughly an hour left in their day, with the next day being closed. It's a shared parking lot with other businesses in the strip, but no issues with parking at 7pm on a Sunday. My server was Justin and as Justin said, "Reza made your food with love and it's coming up shortly." Usually I get nervous when you are one of two people in a place, but I'm happy to report that is in no indication how the food is! What I enjoyed: ~ Coca-cola: served in a to-go cup, and never even made it to half full before it was topped off. Even for to-go soda! Now that's what I can service! ~ Derby Fillies (Steak): I had requested no onions, but it came with onions. I picked around them, and honestly, the sandwich was so good I completely overlooked there being onions! Ain't no way I'd send it back after getting my hands on it. Justin said it's a amped up honey mustard as I couldn't place the sauce, and boy, was it D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S. Worthy of all caps and spaced out for dramatic effect. Sorry, I didn't convey that more Reza when you asked. When I'm eating I'm locked in, so all you got was it's really good before another bite. Haha. ~ Side of Mac n' Cheese: For a side, this is crafted with love. Easily the best "side" of Mac n' Cheese I've had. Love the edition of pepper, as I'm a firm believer that black pepper belongs in macaroni and cheese. What a stunning meal for under $25! Loved the Rock n' Roll vibes, and I won't hold it against Justin for supporting the wrong EPL team. Haha. Only kidding! Amazing food and service. If you are in Jax, check this place out!

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    From the moment we walked through the door, we received an incredible welcome! Honestly, I thought Justin was the owner because of how genuinely invested he was in making sure every guest had a great experience. Not that he needed to drum up business, the restaurant already had a healthy crowd, but his passion for the place was impossible to miss. We were seated quickly, given a thorough introduction to the menu, and even treated to a sample of the lentil soup we were considering. Great decision on their part because it was absolutely delicious! Little kick but just a hint, not too much to lose flavor! If you've read my reviews before, you know I have a soft spot for locally owned businesses. They often bring an extra level of love, attention, and passion to what they do, and that shines through loud and clear here. One of my favorite surprises was the atmosphere. Between the music and the unique décor, this place has a personality all its own. As an '80s rock girl, I felt right at home, and it made an already enjoyable dining experience even better. Most importantly, Justin and Will made us feel like VIPs from start to finish. Outstanding service, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere--what more could you ask for? We can't wait to come back and work our way through more of the menu!

    Chicken Tikka with a side of roasted veggies
    Aaliyah G.

    I wish this place were open 7 days a week, late on the weekends and open early during the week. I love this place, the staff is brilliant, very attentive and friendly. The owners are so cool, to brothers who live to host people and listen to rock music. I can't to frequent this place more, their soups and stews are so good on a cold day

    Chicken tikka kebab with grilled mixed vegetables
    Carol W.

    Oh my goodness! Happened to be in Jacksonville for an event and wanted a quick bite to eat close by. Love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food and Fast Eddy's popped up on Yelp and was just around the corner. Restaurant has just a few tables as well as a counter area. So very glad we found this restaurant! William is the owner and his son Will waited on us - both so friendly, helpful and personable! The menu is awesome - a great selection of appetizers, salads, soups/stews, sandwiches and main dishes - many Middle Eastern choices and a few American bites as well. My favorite thing was that dishes and menu sections are named after various family members - William's mom, dad and siblings. We started with the hummus and pita chip appetizer - so yummy! Hubs and I eat hummus everywhere we go, and this rivaled some of the best! Amazing flavor, creamy with just the right amount of olive oil, garlic and paprika. I had the falafel wrap with a side salad - really good! Hugs had the fattoush salad followed by chicken tikka kebab with grilled mixed veggies - he loved it and shared a few tastes with me - delicious! The veggies and meat were seasoned with the family's own spice mix and it's amazing! We can't wait to come back soon!

    Ali L.

    Such a high energy place with good food and good service. Shout out to Will who took great care of us this afternoon. Ordered the lunch special of Veggie Curry and much came with a drink and the egg roll appetizer. Yummy goodness always lets me recommend this place to family and friends!

    Beef lamb mix with byriani rice. I probably spelled that wrong but it was good.
    Vahn M.

    Walked in and felt like I was in a speedway Cafe. Smells were good coming from the kitchen. Sat down and noticed they had daily special, looked like a new dish or chef crafted ideas they come up with. Probably something they do on a regular basis. Server was nice, prompt, quick, and helpful. I put in my order and watched how fast the place filled up. My food came out hot and fresh. Tasted really good. Only complaint was that more meat would have been nice. The rice options were a different thing but good concept.

    Mezza Sampler
    Sierra S.

    Went to Jacksonville for a doctor's appointment and the nurse recommended this spot. So happy we listened. Not only was the food super delicious and fresh but the service was SO friendly. They really take care of you. Shout out to Justin and the whole team! My 4 year old got a burger and Mac and cheese, but honestly I ate a lot of his Mac cause it was so yummy. I got the mezza sampler, just what I wanted but way too much for just me. However, leftovers are no problem for me. My husband got chicken shawarma sandwich and really enjoyed it.

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    Heidi B.

    Second time here with friends from the area that go all the time. Firstly, the staff are fantastic. Reza, our waiter, asked everyone's name in the entire group and continued to use our names throughout the service. Nice touch! He is so genuine and warm. The food is amazing. Starting with the humus, lovely. We had falafel, chicken curry, beef kabob and macaroni. Everything is wonderfully spiced and tastes delicious. Decor is electric guitars and posters of metal bands.

    Big Chicken Eddy
    Sherry W.

    We came by for a late Saturday lunch. The cute little restaurant is decorated with Metallica, Pearl Jam, and other metal rock posters. The music matches the posters. While not real loud it is definitely in the background. We explained to our server William that it was our first time there and he patiently explained the menu to us. He was friendly and efficient our entire visit. We started with the tabouli. It was a parsley forward tabouli with light burgle (wheat), onion, and tomatoes in a light lemon dressing. My husband had the Bamiyah. It was a thick beef and okra stew served with rice. He thought it was very thick with a strong tomato flavor. It was loaded with okra and onion with a few nice chunks of beef. I had the Big Chicken Eddy. It was a grilled chicken wrap with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. It came with a choice of two sauces and I went with taziki and garlic. It was saucy and flavorful. However I had trouble keeping the wrap tight. We finished with homemade baklava. It was served warm with a warm honey sauce Finally-they offer beer and wine.

    Love Mediterranean food! Time to visit Fast Eddy's!
    Ron R.

    Far and away the best sandwich experience I've had in years! I can't even remember when the last time I've had a sandwich in a restaurant this good! All I can say is, when you go to Fast Eddy's Quick Mideast, get the Derby Fillies sandwich! And I hereby order my readers to GO!! There are good reasons why this awesome Mediterranean cuisine outlet is as close to 5-star as you can get! First, I really like the uniqueness of this ma and pa shop. It's been here at this location now for around four years and seems to have built a nice clientele, but always welcoming of more! The wall decor is filled with pictures of Rock n Roll heroes past and present. And, yes, you will get to have your ears filled with the songs of many of these artists while you eat. I sat at the Ozzy and Randy Rhodes table and I can't say how I feel about that company! The servers were extremely courteous. Reza and Victoria were just outstanding from beginning to the end of our eating experience. I'm very grateful for their looking after us and answering our questions. Looking around at how they treated and dealt with other customers, my feeling is that this is how they treat customers consistently who visit Fast Eddy's. Both of us chose Reza's recommendations. My Derby Fillies might seems like a normal sandwich (sub type) with chicken, peppers, onions, mushrooms, American cheese on a hoagie roll. However, the way it's grilled in their "Babylonian sauce," really seals the deal on this sandwich. The sauce really blends well with this hot sandwich and you'll be thrilled you chose it! Even better yet, it is a large sandwich, so I had the other half on the next day - just as good as the first! My dearest ordered the Hammurabi burrito. This was another stellar choice as recommended by Reza once again. This sandwich is one of creativity, more than basic like the Derby. It comes on a flour tortilla with pickles, sumac onions, biryani rice, French fries, Amba sauce, chicken, along with garlic spread. Goodness I don't know a few of the items on this burrito! But it also blended excellently together and the pickles made it a treat! I got to eat from it two days in a row and it was just as good as the first day on the second! For sides, I had Mac and cheese. Yes, it was a solid Mac and cheese with some pepper in it. Our other side was the roasted vegetables. These are awesome! Both of the sides were delightful and easily shared between both of us. For dessert, we did try their homemade baklava. Well, when I tried it I knew it was unlike any baklava I've ever eaten. I knew it had to be made in-house and was a special recipe created in-shop. I was right on both counts! It was the best I've ever eaten. If you love baklava, you won't be disappointed here! Fast Eddy's is truly a superior restaurant and is now in my top five list of JAX favorites! There is good booth seating here and carry-out is available. Besides sandwiches, you'll also find soups, stews, salad options, street tacos, new world American food options, specialty choices (including spicy chicken curry, Nada's Arabic Macaroni, among others), kabobs, and more! The hard rock will play as you eat. It was loud when we came in for a while, but to their credit, they did lower the volume around the middle of our time there. Make a visit! This is a can't miss restaurant! Recommend: HIGHEST

    Mixed Grill Tikka plate
    Dustin G.

    A few of us decided to head out for lunch today. The group decided on Fast Eddy's. Let me say that mideast food is not my jam, but I rolled with it. The ladies in the party split the mixed grill Tikka plate with chicken and beef which looked amazing. They said it was outstanding. Very tender and flavorful. I stayed safe and had the star spangled burger and onion rings. The burger was cooked perfectly. Very juicy. The onion rings are very good with a panko type breading which stayed on the rings well. Another member of the party had the beef derby. I had a piece of this and it was extremely flavorful and very good. Sit down ordering with food and drinks brought to you. Service was quick, attentive and very personable. Parking was easy as it's a strip mall setting. Even though mideast isn't my thing, I wouldn't hesitate to go again.

    Beef Tikka Spicy Chicken Curry
    Dannia D.

    We had a good experience at Fast Eddy's, I ordered the beef tikka (small) which came with salad, rice, veggies and pita bread. As you can see in the picture is a lot of food! My husband ordered the chicken curry and we have leftovers for a couple of days. Both of the dishes we tried were pretty good and came out in a decent time, our waiter was friendly and quick. The ambience is good, the rock pictures on the walls were fun to look

    Nada's Arabic Macaroni
    Candice W.

    I could write a book about how much I love this place and the owners. We have ate our way through most of the menu and we love it all. Owners are very friendly and welcoming and gracious. Very clean with plenty of parking. This place has a following for a reason!

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    Great food and great people! We will definitely be back. Make sure you stop by and check them out!

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    6.9 mi

    The most traditional, high quality, Neighborhood food that you will find anywhere in the area. I…read morehighly recommend that you try this place. From the first bite, you will taste the freshness and the love that goes into each meal. The food is prepared as you order it never ahead, ensuring that you will always have the best ingredients. The Owner shared with me that they do not keep things stored. Everything is made fresh. In fact, I think I'm gonna go there for dinner again tonight.

    Halal Food in Sunni Islam - Conditions (Translated and Organized)…read more In Sunni Islamic jurisprudence, "halal food" refers to food that is permissible according to the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad . It must meet several conditions related to the nature of the food, its preparation, slaughtering process, and consumption. 1) Lawful Nature of the Food Itself The basic rule is that all foods are permissible unless there is clear evidence of prohibition. Forbidden foods include: * Pork and its derivatives * Carnivorous animals (such as lions, wolves, dogs) * Animals declared impure or harmful * Animals explicitly prohibited in Islamic texts (e.g., domesticated donkeys in most cases) 2) Conditions of Islamic Slaughter (Dhabihah) For meat to be halal, the animal must be slaughtered correctly: * The slaughterer must be a Muslim or, according to many Sunni scholars, from the People of the Book (Ahl al-Kitab) * The name of Allah must be mentioned at the time of slaughter ("Bismillah") * The windpipe, esophagus, and main blood vessels in the neck must be cut * A sharp instrument must be used to minimize suffering * Blood must be fully drained from the body * The animal must be alive before slaughter 3) Purity and Absence of Impurity (Najasa) Food must be free from any religious impurity, such as: * Flowing blood * Urine and excrement * Contamination from impure substances or unclean surfaces * Contact with alcohol if considered ritually impure or prohibited in consumption 4) No Mixing with Haram Ingredients Even if the base food is halal, it becomes haram if mixed with prohibited substances: * Alcohol or intoxicants used as food ingredients * Pork-based gelatin or enzymes * Fats or oils derived from forbidden animals * Any additive derived from impure or prohibited sources 5) Lawful Means of Acquisition and Preparation The food must be obtained through lawful means: * Honest trade and lawful purchase * No theft or usurpation * No use of unlawful wealth such as interest (riba), bribery, or fraud 6) Utensils and Cooking Equipment * Utensils must be clean and free from najasa (impurity) * If previously contaminated, they must be properly purified according to Islamic rules * Utensils of People of the Book are generally permissible if clean 7) Intention and Consumption Ethics * Food should not be used to harm oneself or others * Excessive waste (israf) is prohibited * It must not be used directly for sinful purposes Summary In Sunni Islam, halal food is not only about the type of meat. It is a complete system involving: * lawful ingredients * proper slaughtering * purity from impurities * lawful earning and preparation * ethical consumption

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    A touch of class.
    A touch of class.
    Chicken kabab with rice and salad. Delicious.
    Chicken kabab with rice and salad. Delicious.
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    Fast Eddy's Quick Mideast - mideastern - Updated June 2026

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