I've got to give it to Zamani Grill for always making us feel like family when we visit Houston…read more This is my go-to spot for comfort food and a cheerful atmosphere. I also love the attached grocery store! It's very fun to peruse while your food is being prepared. Should you find yourself here and are a garlic lover like me, I'd highly recommend getting their fries (they're always piping hot and delicious) and garlic sauce! This garlic sauce is packed with flavor and natural spice of garlic - not watered down! It's perfect.

Great food at a great price! I recommend this place for authentic Lebanese cuisine. My go to spot…read morewhen I want something fresh!

Went to Maryz Mediterranean on a double date and really enjoyed it! I ordered the Kafta Kabob Plate…read morewith grilled shrimp, which came with salad and hummus, and the food was really good. I also had a raspberry lemon drop with tequila that I enjoyed. We sat out on the covered patio since the group wanted hookah. The atmosphere was nice, although whatever was flying around out there ate me UP. I left with about 6 bites. My only little disappointment was the garlic sauce I ordered. I'm pretty sure I received the yogurt, cucumber & mint sauce instead, and I was really looking forward to that garlicky goodness lol. Overall though, I'd definitely go back. Next time I might just bring my own garlic sauce!

UPDATE...I have been eating here since they opened their doors decades ago and this is my second…read morereview, with my first review stating I have NEVER had anything here that was not delicious!! Their food is always fresh and the flavors are always exactly what you are looking for, YUMMY! I have recently been released from the hospital, after major surgery with instructions to eat a high protein, high fiber diet and all I could think about was Mary'z food. The chicken sharwma sandwich, hummus, tabouli, yogurt/cucumber salad, grape leaves, olives, turnips and hot fresh pita bread felt like a gift from heaven to my body. In recent years my husband and I always call in our order and pick it up; it is always exactly right and still hot when we get home, even though we live about 15 minutes away. And although I have actually never been inside, after their gorgeous remodel, my husband says it is lovely. Mary'z has never disappointed me and this time she is actually giving me strength and drive to heal and get well. So one day I can actually go inside to experience their beautiful decor. Thank you Mary'z for being a delcious and dependable restaurant! A MUST visit in Houston!! CD

Pretty good only came because my flight was late and it took 2 hours to get a ride. Open at 9pm so…read morewe got some appetizers. Fresh baba ghanouj drizzled with olive oil and crispy falafel. I don't do hookah so the place filled up with smoke without me. Decent service just order at the stand and they bring the food. Normal prices. No real complaints.

Was in Houston on business and unfortunately the hotel was not super close to any restaurants worth…read morewhile and I had. I car so decided to take a Chance an order to go. Ordered with the app on yelp which was super easy and gave me status on when order was received and when it was on its way to be delivered. Food was carefully contained and was still hot upon arrival. The chicken was very tender and has the right amount of spice on a layer of tasty rice. The hummus as a side was super tasty ( probably some of the best Ive had. The bread was large and I ordered 2 as I thought hey would be smaller however it was coated in sesame seeds and had a strange flavor. Not bad but certainly could not compare to some other Lebanese bread I've had from another Mediterranean restaurants. The baklava I ordered was flaky and soft not too crunchy and had a very good flavor. Overall very pleased with his find - if your in the mood for Mediterranean then this will not disappoint.

I hosted a baby shower at Cafe Petra on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and overall had a great…read moreexperience. I booked the event back in February and worked with Muhanad Rantawi, who made the entire planning process smooth and easy. On the day of the event, the two servers assigned to us were absolutely phenomenal. They helped with setup and were attentive in serving food and drinks to our guests throughout the event. The space itself was clean, cute, and cozy--perfect for an intimate gathering. The food was delicious as well. Although we didn't receive the rice we had ordered, they made up for it by providing extra pita. One challenge was that the AC wasn't working, but the staff handled it as best as they could by bringing out a large kitchen fan to help keep guests comfortable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I would definitely use them again for catering and would consider hosting another event there in the future.

Went here last night and it was absolutely filthy. We had driven pretty far to try this place so we…read moresettled for one of the less offensive tables that just had sticky residue on it. Service was mediocre with us having to wait a long time to put our order in because the one server that was there was busy chatting with some woman who was making a togo order after we had been seated. The food was hit or miss with the highlights being the lentil soup and garlic dip.The moussaka seemed like it came premade from the store which was disappointing. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting and they put a toilet seat that is too small on the toilet so good luck if you need to sit down... Also I spent the entire night unable to sleep well with indigestion and my wife has had to run to the restroom all night and all morning. Overall I don't think we will return due to the grossness...

Me and my boyfriend went here for dinner and were happy with the food. I'm writing this though…read morebecause of the service. Our waitress was so friendly and hilarious. Wishing you guys many blessings.

The food here is always delicious! Spiced right, good temperature, everything is great. The service…read moreis always good also. It's a quiet place, not so noisy that you can't hear your other diners talk and they have soothing music. go there and expect excellent food!

I looked up "restaurants near me" and Cafe Petra popped up, so I thought I'd give it a shot. (I…read moredidn't know it was a chain, which would have deterred me.) I was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the gyro sandwich. It came with fries or salad, and I ordered the salad. It was sort of sad! Only romaine lettuce and dressing with some feta, and a few of the lettuce pieces had brown edges. However: The gyro itself was amazing! The meat was very tender, and the tzatziki was tasty and plentiful. And so much meat! Plus it came with hummus and pitas on the side. Very good! Service was very good as well. One strong negative: it was freezing in there! So cold that it felt good to walk outside into 100 heat of Texas summer. I'd give this place 4 out of 5.

The ambiance was amazing here. We came during labor day weekend to try the place out after seeing…read moreall of the wonderful reviews online. We came pretty early (11) so it wasn't crowded yet. As we were leaving there were more tables filling up. It was very cold in there, which I appreciate so much after coming in from the heat outside. The cashier/ waiter was the nicest man! He listed out all of the drink options and asked if we had any questions about the menu. I ordered the lunch portion of the combo chicken and gyro plate and my husband had the chicken shawarma sandwich. Both came with a decent size feta salad and a large hummus and unlimited pita for dine in. My plate also came with taziki sauce and rice. The combo plate was huge! I could have easily shared with my husband and ask have leftovers. The meats were super tender and really flavorful. The rice was nice and fluffy, too. I will definitely be back and try more dishes. If you haven't been here, please give it a try. The customer service was enough to get back to try more dishes, but the food further convinced me.

I came here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the food. The inside was cold, so we opted…read moreto sit outside on the large patio. It did get a little hot after a while, but there was a slight breeze. I'm closer to Abdallah's, which is also Lebanese, but I'm happy I tried it. Of all the times driving down Washington Ave. I haven't noticed it. Probably because Laurenzo's next door has a huge, bright and green neon sign. It was pretty empty on a Sunday night after watching a few NFL games nearby with friends. We shared the mixed grill platter for two to try a variety of their meatsof. It came with 2 sides, so we chose French fries and baba ganoush. I love potatoes and eggplant. We enjoyed both sides. The baba ganoush was great paired with the warm pita. I like that they give you a basket with a good amount of smaller ones rather than one large pita. The platter also came with a side of rice. It was standard, nothing fancy but good with the meats. We preferred the chicken and pork tenderloin over the kafta, which they gave 2 of. I liked the garlicky toum sauce they had and the roasted onions, tomatoes and jalapeño. We had ordered a couple cocktails - one with lavender and one with hibiscus. I enjoyed my hibiscus one with gin. Overall, I enjoyed the food and service. They also offer hookah. I would definitely come back here again, but next time we'll just order the pork tenderloin grill or chicken.

The first time I had Maryz years ago everything tasted frozen so I never went back…read more A friend was here the other day and assured me the food is fresh, no frozen, so I gave them another try. I had Dolma and octopus and both were AMAZING!! The two apps and a house glass of wine came to $30. Service was non existent. I ordered at the counter and no one ever actually came to our table, but, it's a hookah spot. So no one really wants constant interruption. I'll be back!

Nice ambiance with ethnic soothing music while you enjoy the authentic flavors of Greek food. We…read morehad the Gyro sandwich full of tender slices of meat and veggies. I had the moussaka which was delicious . Our server Grace was extremely helpful in explaining the menu. Enjoyed our visit and the cheesy warm dessert!

This place pleasantly surprised me. We tried the chicken and beef kabobs. My plate, the chicken,…read morewas delicious. My wife ordered the beef and enjoyed it. I tried hers as well, but did not enjoy the texture of the beef; it felt slightly gummy. However, the flavor was good. Everything else was magnificent. We had lentil soup, feta salad, pita bread, and even tried the red sauce, which is spicy but delicious. The ambiance is inviting and cozy, and the music complements the cuisine while being played at an optimal sound level. I would recommend this place. Although it was not busy for a Friday night dinner, they could benefit from having more staff to make the service run a bit more smoothly.

The grilled chicken with the sauce is a must!! So juicy and flavorful! The hummus is great also!…read moreThis is a restaurant with no frills. You come for the food. The parking lot is a little hard to find a spot at. Service can be slow but it's understandable, it takes time to grill the meat.

The food was good but a little overpriced for the quality and amount. We ordered the mixed grill…read moreand shared between us. It was really just alright... Service was fine. The restaurant was extremely hot in there. Not sure if their A/C was out or if that's just how it is. I would give this place another try sometime when I'm in the area.

Unfortunately I have not been down here in years, but I make it a point to stop in whenever I am…read moreand today I was lucky enough to not only see the owner in person but also to have a fabulous gyro sandwich which is much better than I remember it to be. My girlfriend had the pomegranate eggplant stew she swears by it. Clearly the fresh made naan is a "must have" with EVERYTHING!!!

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.