Aladdin has been around for as long as I can remember. My dad used to drive by it when I was a kid,…read moreand I always wondered about it. Now as an adult, I have a free will and love coming here for mediterranean food whenever I am in the area. Many options, and the food comes out fresh, made to order. I just took my boyfriend here and he is shocked that he didn't try this place sooner. I ordered the lamb gyro plate while he got the lamb kabob. Both taste great! The lamb kabob was very juicy. Our sides consisted of caramelized onion hummus, creamy pasta, cucumber salad, roasted cauliflower, and tabouli. All were very good, especially the hummus. Their pita bread is so soft, probably the best pita bread in Houston! Really made the hummus even better.

The flavors of this food is unreal. Such good Mediterranean food!!…read more My husband and I split a 3-side + 1 meat plate - the pita, chickpea salad, and lamb gyro were standouts. Awesome food, quick service, and bustling, busy place!

I was just passing through downtown Houston when I was looking for a quick snack, and I stumbled…read moreupon this supermarket. what a surprise! The parking was a bit of a challenge, but it was easy enough because it was a calm Tuesday morning. To get from the parking area to the store, you just take the elevator one level down, and then you're right inside. This place is surprisingly big, filled with all kinds of snacks, cookies, and coffee. The highlight for me was their shawarma breakfast wrap. It was top-notch and exactly what I needed. You choose between whole wheat or white pita, and it's filled with scrambled eggs, your choice of fresh or sautéed spinach, and they add potatoes as well. Then they top it with shawarma chicken, tomato, and a delicious sauce. For $8.5 it was worth every bite. Hands down, a five out of five. I also tried their coffee, which was just a standard brew sitting in ice for hours and nothing special. At $2.50, it was fine, but nothing to write home about. The real stars were the cookies. I got a coconut pecan cookie and an almond crunch cookie, and both were absolutely delicious. I didn't have time to explore the whole store, but there was a great selection of fresh produce, chocolates, and all sorts of small treats. Overall, the staff were really friendly, and the entire visit was smooth. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. Five out of five stars!

My niece and I checked out Phoenicia's for lunch, which was surprisingly delicious…read more My niece has simplistic tastes, so she opted for the chicken burger, which I tried of course. Perfectly seasoned, crispy exterior. The sweet potato fries were equally delicious. I got the Hill Country salad. Same tender but crispy chicken on a bed of greens with berries. So good. Definitely bookmarked as a return option.

Just save your money and go somewhere else. The person serving me was very rude. $11 for a chicken…read moreplate not worth it. The rice is terrible and unseasoned. It's $.59 extra for olives and jalapeños. The lady asked what I wanted for a side and I said fries. She put them in the fryer and then rang up my order and handed me my food, without the fries. I asked her how long it would be for the fries. She forgot about the fries and forgot to ring them up. I wasn't informed that it was $4 extra for fries. She said I could wait and she would ring it up. I just took my food and left. Don't recommend this place at all.

The gentleman at the cashier was very rude. I ordered for chicken wings platter and the lady…read moreserving was nice to explain there will be a wait for 5min . The gentleman on the register rudely asked me to rejoin the line for the second time and even rejected my meal when they lady serving gave it to him to ring me up. I am not eating here again and non of my team will recommended to this place .

Great tasting food. friendly staff. I had the chicken shawarma and it was great. Their garlic…read moredip and spicy sauce goes really well with it.

Meat is salty. Rice was plain white rice. I have never had white rice at a Mediterranean…read morerestaurant. The hummus was good. The tzatziki sauce was thin and had black stuff in it. I didn't taste it because it looked like it would give me food poisoning. I definitely will not be eating here again.

Best service I've had. they will Take care of you and make…read moresure everything is okay. They made us feel welcome like family. 10/10 would recommend

My first time trying these guys was through Uber eats at 3am and I gotta say I was really impressed…read morewith both items I got. Chicken Shawarma bowl was huge and is lasting me for 3 meals now. And I have quite a healthy appetite for reference. Everything in this bowl was amazing: chicken is perfectly seasoned and not fatty, rice is perfectly cooked and flavorful, fresh vegetables and delicious garlic sauce, that wasn't heavy on garlic at all (my preference). My second item was beef shawarma wrap with extra pickles. It was absolutely delicious! I didn't think I was gonna be able to finish it in one sitting because it was big, but I couldn't stop biting into that scrumptious goodness. The meat was plentiful and lean and everything tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned. It was probably one of the best shawarma wraps I've had in years! I will for sure be ordering from this restaurant again. Amazing experience! Keep it up, guys!

Since moving to the Houston area, Al's has been on my list for a casual night of good food. After a…read morenight out, I was looking for a spot nearby and saw it was less than 10 minutes away. Al's is a convenience store with a solid counter option for a meal. Parking is easy: they've got a couple of reserved spots out front plus a shared lot across the street you can pay for. Inside, there's a good amount of seating, with tables that fit up to four people. We ordered the gyro quesadilla, the half-and-half plate, and two gyro sandwiches with a side of fries. The gyro meat was definitely the star compared to the chicken shawarma, so naturally the quesadilla and sandwiches became our favorites. Surprisingly though, the quesadilla was the standout- the gooey cheese with the gyro was absolute perfection. The chicken shawarma was unfortunately extremely dry. Prices are decent, and the garlic sauce paired well with everything. I just wish we had gotten more than one, since all the other sauces were tzatziki.

The beef and lamb were very tender and flavorful! Good portion sizing too, split this into 2 meals…read more Parking was a little confusing at first, but there's mandated spots on the side of the building. will be back :)

Got the gyro . I was confused because it came looking like a thin long burrito . It wasn't in a…read morepita like usual. It was like wrapped with a tortilla so that was kinda weird. The flavor itself was good. The onions were a little overpowering because there was just a bunch of raw onions. It is also advertised as a gyro sandwich but why is it like a burrito?? And the guy at the counter kept saying gyro sandwich so that was also weird! All kind of confusing lol but tasted alright. and the sauce is on the side, not already inside the gyro.

I enjoyed a tasty Mediterranean lunch at The Post one Friday afternoon. I enjoyed one entree with 3…read moresides. The chicken kebab with saffron rice, oven baked cauliflower, cucumber salad and left satisfied.

I just recently started working in the area and I've noticed this food truck always had people…read moreordering from it so I thought I'd give it a try... I ordered the chicken and beef Shawarma plate with rice. It was super delicious!!! I couldn't finish it all and I was hungry.. I even have enough leftover for lunch tomorrow!!! What a Great Deal and only $10!! Highly recommend everyone give it a try. it's across the street from the Anvil Bar, at the Westheimer curve in Montrose. And any of the food delivery services can bring it to you!! Loved It!!!

One of the best shawarmas in Houston. Definitely tastes authentic. I've been all over the Middle…read moreEast and I can confirm. My only issue is the location. Parking can be a nightmare. Also the fact that it's inside a gas station....