International cuisine genuinely has the best food in Monterey with zero competition... I dont know…read morehow they did it. The service was amazing and everything was comfortable, hell they even made water taste good!

What was in this photo? It may be hard to tell as it was completely cleared in only a matter of…read moreminutes. We came in at 8:45, they close at 9. They still allowed us to order takeout. We got the Caesar salad with chicken and Chicken Bellagio. One word delicious. The customer service was amazing! William one of the workers was very kind and let us know what was in the area. Would absolutely come again.

My first time ever going here and let me tell you, I was NOT disappointed! I walked in and was…read moreimmediately greeted with friendly smiles! The smell of the food was incredible! The server, Alice, helped me navigate what I wanted to order and she was SUPER DUPER!! JUST beyond awesome!! The food was soooooo amazing and fresh. Wonderful portions as well. I will definitely go back again and again and again...NOTE: this is the Marina location!

Service is quick which is nice... food is average tasting, with little Flavor. They've increased…read moretheir pricing and lowered the quality. $18 for a salad... not worth it. Last time coming here. For fast food, its convenient but not worth the price

What a cute place! The falafel wrap was one of the BEST I ever had! So fresh and made with love…read more The SPICY LEMONADE was outstanding, we never had anything like it. A wonderful surprise and a joy for our tastebuds! Small and comfy area to sit. Very casual and awesome! One man show and made with love. THANK YOU!

What an amazing little hidden gem. This place is the real deal. Very authentic, and very…read morethoughtfully cooked. The man who made our food was making it to Order and he had been running this business for over 40 years! The service was excellent and it felt very personal. The food was absolutely delicious! Everyone in our party completely agree agreed that they loved everything they ate. There were two omnivores, one vegan, and one vegetarian. And the vegan baklava! What an incredibly unique and special treat to find baklava vegan! Absolutely delicious! I'm a huge fan of spanakopita, but I haven't been able to eat it for a long time because I'm the vegan in the group and when I said something about that out loud, he said he would make me a special vegan spanakopita! Right there! Made To Order! This man is amazing. Seating is very limited, so several of the people we saw that came behind us got their food to go. I think most people there need to expect there would be a little bit of a weight and that seating is very limited and it's outdoors. Although the outdoor seating does have covering. All the people in line, waiting for food seem to have no problem waiting for it because they knew it would be worth it. And honestly... Considering the line of people we saw behind us (10-11?) and the fact that there were three ahead of us... no one really had to wait very long at all! It was really impressive how much he could get done by himself. The next time you're in Monterey, California, you definitely need to check out Paprika. I only managed to get one photo of my plate of food because I was too distracted by deliciousness to remember to take photos of anyone else's food. And obviously, by the time I remembered to photograph the baklava.... Several pieces seem to be missing.

My family and I would definitely recommend this restaurant. We came to Pacific Grove with our dog…read morefor the second time and we had to eat outside. The owner gave me a blanket and turned on the outdoor heater and made us feel welcome. We weren't very hungry to start, but we ordered the escargot appetizer, the Sea-bass special which included soup or salad and we had the Caesar salad with that. My husband and I had wine and we enjoyed the red blend Behringer and the Pinot from Monterey. Our Apple galette is coming right now and we know it's good because we had it last time. So remember, dog, friendly, and great customer service!

I've heard nothing but good reviews from Taste. I've waited to long to try it. Very beautiful…read moredesign inside. The owner is the host, and server. Very nice person. Food was amazing and halal. Will be definitely returning.

Well today, May 5, their website says OPEN at 11am, it's…read morenow 11:21 and they're not open. That drives me crazy around here: web says one thing but in reality it's ain't the right thing.

My wife and I came here for a casual dinner the first long day of the seminar in Monterey. We had…read morereservations at a fancy place, But we were both tired and this place was close to our hotel. It's a small place with a Mediterranean color scheme. Their menu includes enough variety where you can find something you like. They serve beer and wine, though I didn't see a menu or price list for them. The guy that takes your order brings the food. He was fine. My wife ordered a bowl of lentil soup and a side of hummus. She really liked the hummus. I tasted it and it was creamy and rich. She didn't have enough pita to finish the hummus, but we got her a to go container to bring the rest back to the fridge in the hotel. She thought the soup was fine. It was a bit under seasoned for her and needed salt and pepper. I had a Greek salad topped with gyro meat. The gyro meat appeared to not be the preformed frozen type. It had pieces of different shapes and thicknesses. The meat was tender. It wasn't as strongly flavored as most gyro I've had. But it tasted good. The tzatziki served with it was mostly yogurt, again a little under seasoned. The salad was ok. There was one sliver of red pepper and one of green, some thick red onion partial slices, a few cherry tomatoes, and some feta. The feta tasted pretty good. The dressing was very vinegar forward with few other seasonings. The lettuce was romaine, and 80% were the ribs with attached leaves. The salad was not a great choice. At more than $20 with gyro, was not worth it. It's not about the money. It just wasn't that good. When I saw the small salad was $11 and was served on a 6" diameter plate, I should have reconsidered my choice. The real reason this gets no more than a 3 is that it was freezing inside. It was about 50 outside and inside. The order/server guy was bundled up. The temperature was not pleasant. So the food was mostly just ok (except the hummus), it was freezing inside, and the service was fine. How is that more than a 3?

10/10 MUST VISIT! The ambiance, food, and VIEWS. This is a must see. All food made from scratch and…read moreabsolutely delicious. Our waitress was a joy as well. We will be coming back!

Beautiful ambiance and a relaxing vibe--this place really has that dialed in. The…read moreMediterranean-inspired appetizer board (hummus, pickled veggies, nuts, cheese) was a great choice and very well done. I stuck with a classic martini, but others in our party of five explored the cocktail menu and were impressed. The bartender was warm and welcoming and greeted us right away for our reservation. Unfortunately, the experience took an awkward turn at seating. We had requested a view and were about to be accommodated when another staff member (auburn hair) interrupted abruptly and loudly, insisting we not be seated up front due to other reservations. It was uncomfortable and felt unprofessional--especially in front of guests. As it turned out, she was our server. Throughout the evening, her demeanor didn't improve and felt out of step with the otherwise welcoming environment. Having spent over 25 years in the industry and as a restaurant owner, I know how important frontline staff are to the guest experience, and this simply didn't reflect the level this place is capable of. That said, this feels like the exception--not the norm. I've had pleasant experiences here before and will return, hopeful that this was just an off moment.

Happened upon this little place and was very impressed with their selection of halal and…read moreresponsibly sourced items. I walked out with many goodies Will definitely come back whenever I'm in the area.

Came here, hungry looking for Middle Eastern food and this place is pretty much a Middle Eastern…read moregrocery store... I did not see any menu for gyros or any other dishes. Not too impressed really. Quality of service: C Quality of food: not applicable

Nuevo Cairo is a street truck nestled in an Exxon parking lot in downtown Monterey. There's another…read morestreet truck parked next to it, Avatar Indo-Nepalese. I got to the truck around 12:30pm, and they were just opening up (10:30am is the quoted opening time, fwiw). There is a bench outside of the trucks with no cover from the elements. There is a shared restroom with the gas station, just a few parking spaces available. No street parking. As for the food and service, I ordered a combination of beef/lamb & chicken shawarma over rice. The rice wasn't ready to go, so I waited 20 minutes for the rice to be done. While I waited, they let me try the falafel (excellent) and a packet of sesame thins which were ok. As for the shawarma, it was good. It was full of flavor. There was a side of tzatziki sauce and a tasty salad that came with it. I'm very particular when it comes to halal street food having lived in NYC for years. It's good for the area. I think I'd try the kebab, gyro and falafel next time. For the foodies in Monterey, it's worth a try! Price: $16

Salama, also known as Sam, is truly one of the kindest people I've ever met--a man of his word and…read morea man of God. His food was some of the best my family has had in a long time. We really enjoyed our conversations with him, and it's clear he's passionate and skilled at what he does. We can't wait to return to Monterey and enjoy his food again. Thank you for an amazing experience!