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Habibi’s Kabab

3.9 (29 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Pre formed meat patties with fake grill marks.
J D.

I'm sorry to say this because I was excited for this place to open but it was TERRIBLE. Couple of nights ago we picked up food to take home. First strike was the gyro meat is pre formed strips with fake grill marks that they just warm up. Second strike was the chicken and beef shawarma was old and completely dry and hard. Third strike was the tzatziki sauce was spoiled!! Gross! Don't waste your money here, we have much better options in town

Top: flaffel wrap. Bottom: beef & lamb wrap (both ordered "crispy"
Alesia i.

So happy to see a new place in Marina where the brewery used to be. Came around 330 for a late lunch & was immediately greeted. Service was fast. We each ordered a shawarma wrap both "crispy" but when we got it, only one side was "crispy" I was expecting something like a chimichanga I guess. Great flavors on both wraps. 1 beef/lamb & 1 flaffel. We ordered some flaffels to go. Definitely home made w/great flavor. Will be back to try other items on the menu!

"Mediterranean Salad" and a tiny pickle dish.

I was excited to try this place. Went on a Saturday afternoon, place was empty. Wait staff was pleasant and attentive. Ordered hummus, which doesn't come with any pita and was lacking in flavor. Ordered pita, 1 piece of pita for $2. Ordered the Mediterranean salad, which was described as cucumber, tomato, herbs, crispy pita chips $13. What came out was a small bowl of chopped tomatoes, spices and peppers. I thought it was part of the hummus order and the salad would come with the meal. Ordered the beef and lamb wrap with a side of Tzatziki sauce ($2) and pickles ($4). The wrap was decent, the Tzatziki came out in a tiny ramekin, the pickles in a tiny dish. When it came time to pay the bill I asked if the dish they brought out as the Mediterranean salad was a mistake as it wasn't as described nor did it look like it was worth $13. The server went back to the kitchen a few times and told us the chef said the description was a mistake. The server offered to charge us for something that was less expensive and went back to the kitchen again. The server said sorry, there is nothing we can do about the price. How is a tiny dish of tomatoes almost the same price as the wrap? I will never come to this place again. Mediocre food, ridiculous prices for their sides and clearly don't care about their customers.

Lentil soup with cilantro
Baxter D.

First try at this new restaurant and really wanted to like it. The server was attentive and friendly, but everything we tasted was bland or just not tasty. Prices are a bit high at around $25 a plate. Lentil soup was watery and mostly tasted like cilantro since that was fresh on top. The hummus was my least favorite thing on the plate. It tasted weird. The rice was the best thing on the plate. I found the meats, chicken and beef to be dry and overdone. Had to add a lot of sauce to it. Pita was also a bit bland. I don't know if they are just not salting the food right or maybe it was an off day. It's just didn't mesh with my tastes. I wouldn't return. I'm not sure how all these high star reviews found their way here. Maybe they stopped at the dispensary around the corner before eating here.

Baba Ghanouj is delicious but need to give 1 more free pita or naan refill

The good! - friendly service - huge menu selection - generous wrap filling, delicious authentic seasoning - beautiful job converting the bar Caveats: - the Baba Ghanouj is a large portion but you only get 1/2 naan, when we asked for an extra naan they brought 1 pita and charged $1.99 - Be prepared: $5.00 for soft drinks and 3% charge for using a credit card

Dolmas and lamb & beef wrap
Cristian C.

The value proposition is unmatched in the area. Huge wrap filled with meat for $15-16, tasty as well. Very quick service. I recommend

Dolmas!

In the old English Ales - really tasty food! Owned by a local family and it sounds like they have great plans for the place! Pics of food in comments! Highly recommend the lamb wrap! Delicious! They were great with our son's dairy allergy too! https://www.instagram.com/habibis_kabab?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Chicken Shawarma they should call the mega Shawarma
Mike B.

Habibi Kebab is one of those hidden gems you want to keep a secret but just can't stop talking about. This little hole in the wall is serving up some of the best food I've had in a long time. I ordered the chicken shawarma, za'atar fries, and a side of hummus -- and honestly everything was perfect. The hummus had just the right amount of tahini and olive oil -- it was smooth, rich, and fresh. You could tell it was made with care. The za'atar fries were something totally unique. I've never had fries like that before and honestly they were on point. A different experience for sure, but in the best way possible. The shawarma was absolutely fire. And let me tell you -- this thing was HUGE. I'm talking the size of a Chipotle burrito. Literally the biggest shawarma I've ever had in my life. The best part? There are no fillers. It's just pure meat and goodness. The chicken is clearly high quality, the crunch is spot on, and every bite is packed with flavor. They do not cut corners here. If you haven't been, do yourself a favor and go. Habibi Kebab is the real deal and I will definitely be coming back.

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Food was good and tasty. Service was excellent and friendly. Will be back next time we are in town.

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Got a chicken shawarma wrap and it was so good! It came with two sauces. I will definitely be coming back.

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Great food! Baclava is made fresh in house and you can taste the difference. Absolutely will be back!

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Dametra Fresh Mediterranean

Dametra Fresh Mediterranean

3.9
(220 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Love this place & the food! Aside from the delicious food too, especially my favorite...the beef &…read morelamb wraps, they serve some of the best "steak" fries I've ever had. But also important to me is the service. Each time I've come, I've been welcomed with smiles .& quick service. Dimitri, the owner, is a gracious host and will answer any questions one has. The staff also are friendly & helpful. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for fresh & delicious food, served with smiles & warmth.

I ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich, which was listed on the menu as coming with a salad. The…read morewoman who took my order asked which meat I wanted? Um.....chicken. Then she asked if I wanted lettuce with it. Sure, okay. I've never ordered this sandwich before and thought I would try something different. She asked which two sides did I want with it. I told her the menu board said it came with salad. It sounded like she thought I was ordering a shawarma plate, which maybe does come with sides dishes. A man behind the counter spoke loudly to her (and me?) saying the sandwich doesn't have lettuce. I don't know how they make their sandwiches; she just asked if a I wanted lettuce. He seemed very irritated about a few pieces of lettuce in the sandwich. He asked me did I order a classic? I pointed to the item on the menu and read what it said the ingredients consisted of. He loudly stated that's a classic! Okay. It's classic. Fine. He took over making the sandwich. The woman rang me up. I felt sorry for her, having to work for someone who behaves so aggressively to an employee and a customer. I paid and was happy to leave and will not be returning. I feel badly for the woman. It's possible she was a new employee and maybe not fully familiar with the menu. Nobody should have to endure that kind of treatment.

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Falafel Salad with barely any dressing.
Falafel Salad with barely any dressing.
Spanakopita, falafel, babaganoush, hummus, taziki this dish also came with bread

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Spanakopita, falafel, babaganoush, hummus, taziki this dish also came with bread
Yafa

Yafa

4.2
(1.2k reviews)
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We visited in the evening, and the staff was incredibly friendly. They recommended a fantastic…read moreCalifornia wine for my friend's meat pasta, and it was a perfect pairing. We started with the hummus and artichoke appetizers, and they were absolutely incredible. For my entrée, I had the day's special, the sole, and it was outstanding. Everything was delicious, and the atmosphere was wonderful. I can't wait to come back and enjoy these dishes again!

If I could give 3.5 stars, I would. Our experience at Yafa was okay, with some things very good and…read moreothers poor. The good: the Greek salad was fresh and had a tasty dressing. The baba ghanoush was delicious: smoky and the exact right texture. The less good: making a reservation was a challenge although I finally realized one could do it through yelp. The table was wobbly - although the waiter did fix it (why not stabilize tables before a customer asks?!). I ordered a glass of white wine and was given an empty glass only. Then the owner arrived and asked if I wanted another glass, not realizing that I hadn't been given the first one. The. The owner brought over a small carafe and poured it so aggressively that it splashed on the table and me. The lamb kabobs were cooked to the temperature we asked but the meat was TOUGH. It was well seasoned but the way the meat was cut for the kebab resulted in pieces with a lot of inedible connective tissue. The tzatziki was good and the rice was flavorful. So, overall a mixed bag. The place definitely is cute and has some charm. It just needs more attention to details.

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Yafa
Homemade pasta with lamb/beef meatballs and the best light but rich sauce... it was truly amazing.
Homemade pasta with lamb/beef meatballs and the best light but rich sauce... it was truly amazing.
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Laili Restaurant

Laili Restaurant

4.3
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Laili is my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. It's on Cooper Street…read more It's a Middle Eastern restaurant and it has a hidden garden that you don't see until you enter the restaurant. The garden is so charming with umbrella tables and plants winding up the walls. The food is always fantastic. And the service is excellent too. I usually get the chicken kebabs and they come with three different dipping sauces. It also comes with some delicious basmati rice. I usually order the yogurt soda called dough. Sounds like duke. I've been there many times with friends and everyone has raved about what they have ordered. This is one of the few places where you can eat outdoors and you're not bothered by the wind because there are very high walls all the way around.

This was the first time coming here!!…read more we got SO LUCKY, because the wait was like 2 hours or something, but the host found us a seat OUTSIDE after about 10min wait and I recommend the garden patio it's so GORGEOUS. there's heat lamps too in case you forgot your jacket in the car they give you a giant pita and dip to nibble while u wait for your entree which is lovely Aushak dumplings and all of the sauces are completely DELICIOUS Cilantro Caesar salad is fantastic, i've never had caesar with cilantro before and i have been convertedd, however if you like your shrimp deveined, do not get the $18 add-on.... because they do not devein them... also, they may ask what temp for your filet mignon kebob, but we def did not get the requested temp, so uhh proceed with caution!! i would give another star if this experience wasn't so expensive LOL :D

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Dining room
Dining room
Cilantro Caesar Salad
Cilantro Caesar Salad
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Apricot Chicken Flatbread

Habibi’s Kabab - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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