Nice stop for lunch. I had the vegetable Gyro with a side of tomato, spinach, orzo. Both were…read moreexcellent. They had great flavor and were served hot. You order at the counter, and then the food is brought to your table. They had a nice selection of both sandwiches and salads. Service was fast, and the seating is comfortable. There's indoor and outdoor seating. This is a great option if you want something with good flavor and maybe on the lighter side.

We were in town for the Southern Regional Tennis tournament at Bama and came here for lunch because…read morewe always love to try Mediterranean restaurants in new cities. We were able to park easily and make our way into the restaurant with ease. There is ample outside and inside seating, however, know that the TVs are going to be on full blast, especially during football games! We ordered a chicken shawarma gyro with a side of roasted vegetablesThe Gyro (beef-lamb) with Mediterranean fries. My husband enjoyed The Gyro and would get it again. My chicken shawarma was just meh because it lacked any real seasoning/spice. The ingredients are quality but the flavor was not there for me. I enjoyed the roasted veggies which were interestingly well seasoned. Service was friendly and prompt. The ambience is college town vibes (7 tvs each blaringly loud). Decor was nice with plenty of windows with natural light, wood tables and comfortable chairs (no arms on any of them) and bar stools. 1 star deduction for lack of flavor in sandwich 1 star deduction for WAY too loud TVs (excessive) exacerbated by Kitchen sounds

Had to grab a pesto pepperjack gyro while we were in town. It was just as good as I remembered!read more

I stopped in tonight for dinner for myself and my husband. The staff was friendly and made great…read moresuggestions. I ordered the Pepperjack Shrimp but they were out of shrimp. My order came out fast but I was missing my extra sauce. The restaurant is usually packed with students during Fall/Spring semesters.

Mom and I went there for dinner, we wanted something light for dinner. We walked into the…read morerestaurant and they had music playing. The waitress took our order at the cash register. Very pleasant. Mom had the chicken salad with fruit and pasta. She said that it was good. I ordered the Mediterranean salad with a side order of falafel and tzatziki sauce. The falafel had just enough spice to make it tasty but not overwhelming. The tzatziki sauce was creamy. My Mediterranean salad had candied pecans, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, purple, onions, chickpeas, lettuce with balsamic vinaigrette and a toasted piece of pita bread.. it was fresh and a nice combination.

I had a great experience at Taziki's! The food was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. The…read moreatmosphere was welcoming, and the staff was friendly, professional, and made sure everything was taken care of. Manager Jonathan provided excellent service and helped make the visit even better. I appreciate the attention to detail and the overall quality of the experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

My son chose this location for a birthday dinner for just the two of us. We both love Indian and…read moreMediterranean foods and they offered both in addition to Ethiopian. There's a big shopping center parking lot with plenty of parking so that's not a concern. It's in more of an older shopping center in an area. That's not very well kept. Either way, we felt safe and wanted to try a new place for dinner. The Restaurant is very colorful and I love that about it. In the photos that I saw online, I didn't realize that the chairs were just covers that had all the beautiful colors but either way it's a lot for the eyes to take in. We arrived on a Friday evening close to 5 o'clock and we were the only ones there until we were just about to leave. I do believe that they have more orders that are picked up by DoorDash and delivery services. I was excited to try the stuffed grape leaves and my plan was to get the hummus with pita bread and add lamb to it for my entrée. Unfortunately, they were out of the stuffed grape leaves, and when I tried to order the hummus, they were also out of the hummus. That was unfortunate, but I went ahead and ordered the chicken Shawarma roll which came with french fries. We both liked our food, which was fresh and flavorful. The fries on my platter don't look appetizing, but they came out hot in seasoned just right! We also ordered the fried green tomatoes and place of the stuffed grape leaves that we wanted as an appetizer. They came out hot and fresh and was very delicious. Both of our meals, including one soda for my son was only like $36 which is excellent in today's economy! We both also took some of our food home so the portions are good. Overall a good experience. I'd definitely try it again. It's not one of my top choices with all that Birmingham has to offer but definitely worth coming back to.

I'll preface by saying that I come from MN where the Twin Cities as at least 20 Ethiopian…read morerestaurants. Therefore, I am beyond spoiled. I was excited to see that there was one here in Birmingham area. The first time, I ordered pick up as a 3 veggie sampler and got the shiro wot, ater wot, misir wot and added a gomen. When I got home, excited to eat it, all of the separate dishes were MIXED TOGETHER, making a soup-like consistency. With all of the mixing of the different flavors together, it was completely disgsting and inedible. Next, I went with a friend who had never tried Ethiopian to eat dine-in, thinking that hey, maybe it was an issue of getting take out. So disappointed. The food is SO SALTY that all I could taste was salt. Ethiopian food is known for robust, unique flavors and I absolutely love berebere. Couldn't taste any of those spices or flavors. Will never ever go back.

I love Makarios! I've been eating here for years. Service is, for the most part, always good, and…read morethe food is consistently delicious! I've honestly never had a dish here that I didn't like. My favorites include the Zesty Ghallaba (chicken or salmon), the Shish Tawook with Lemon Oregano and the Spinach Salad with Grilled Chicken. The ambiance is perfect for date night or a nice dinner by yourself. On average, for two people, expect to spend between $45-$55 on authentic Mediterranean cuisine that's been a staple in the city for years. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed! Pro Tip: Their salad dressing is available for purchase. Get you a bottle for the house!

The falafel platter was delicious and I loved the almond rice. The salad was also quite good. I…read moreliked the decor in the restaurant as well! The fresh squeezed orange juice was delicious. The only thing was that the food did take a while to come out.

Quick dinner stop on the way to a comedy show... And we wanted something different!…read more We decided to share a meal and this was more than enough! We were wanting to try a few other things, but due to the sweet ladies, not speaking any English, we weren't able to get recommendations for other things to try... so we went for a sampler! We will definitely be back... The food was phenomenal!

I was in the area and decided to stop here for lunch. Which ended up being dinner too because the…read moreportions were very filling! Upon arriving, I was pleasantly greeted by a gentleman at the counter. I placed my order, which was the chicken kabob entree, meat pie and water, and took a seat. I had my pick since I was the only customer at that time. The vibe was quaint and quiet, with music playing from their culture. Shortly after I sat down, the meat pie was brought out along with something like a toasted naan I think. The meat pie was really, really good. The irony is that I ordered it after reading another Yelper stating how good it was. I don't even know what type of meat it was. Lol! My entree came out looking just like the photos I had seen online. The tomato, cucumber and onion salad was very flavorful and fresh and I almost want to try my hand at making it at home....its just that good. The chicken was moist, tender and marinated well. Everything was freshly prepared and hot when I received it and I could tell it was made with love. I had enough food to take half to work for lunch tomorrow. My total was around $27.00 and it was worth every penny. I'm on a quest to try out all of the Mediterranean and Persian restaurants in the area. Taboon Noon o Kabab is right up there as one of the best. Try them out...your taste buds will thank you. Happy eating!

We tried this restaurant last week and had it delivered again tonight. It is amazing!…read more The vegetables are fresh and crisp...the pita crisps on top make the salad. The sauces are better than I've had before at other places. There isn't anything that isn't the best version that I've enjoyed. You have to try this place.

First off, the food was EXCELLENT, and the guy with the glasses who helped me order was SO NICE and…read morehelpful. I ate here for lunch with my 11 year old and he helped me order. We ended up sharing the chicken shawarma wrap with a side of falafel and the cost was $21, but there was a good quantity of food. Definitely get the pickles on the wrap or whatever it is you order from here. They are apparently Egyptian pickles and add something magical. I'm not usually one for pickles, but trust me on this! The falafel were shaped like donuts and not like any I've ever had before. They are a little mushier but I was fine with the texture. The outside was extra crispy. Loved that. The spicy tahini was especially good and not very spicy for me but too much for my daughter. The restaurant itself needs a good scrub from top to bottom but it isn't enough of a red flag that I wouldn't go back tomorrow. There's meat on an open spit, so I imagine it's hard to keep a layer of grease off every surface. We will definitely be back!

Unbelievable food, friendly people and great service. I regularly eat here and have never had a bad…read moredish. Always fresh hummus and the tea is out of this world!

A small little spot in a tucked away row of stores just off campus. It's no frills Mediterranean…read morewith only bottled water, and canned drinks. A few tables for dining, but probably does more takeout business. The young man at the register was quiet, but extremely friendly and helpful. He dutifully answered all our questions about the menu. My wife had the shawarma bowl and I had the gyro wrap with fries. The portion size was filling. The gyro wrap has an extra sauce beside the traditional taziki, which adds a nice flavor to the wrap. The fries are seasoned for extra flavor. My wife got white rice in the bowl. There is a special rice option (we couldn't understand the name). The worker wanted us to try the special rice so he brought a small bowl to sample. It was tasty and worth getting next time. There's at least 3 gyro/Mediterranean places within a few blocks of campus. This may be the most authentic and is certainly less expensive than the strip offerings.