Traveling from Texas back to California we were only here for a night. Checked Yelp for a place to eat. This place didn't disappoint. Friendly and clean as others described. Food was good and the owner actually waited on us and served us. If we lived here this would be a regular restaurant for us. read more

Our group needed a place for both meat eaters and Vegans. We were all so happy we chose Mazaya. The food was fresh and delicious, made from quality ingredients. Generous portions too. The service was so friendly we felt like we had eaten dinner at a friend's house. read more

Mazaya Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Excellent food and service. Get a lot for your money. I would definitely return the next time I'm in Albuquerque.

Great find on our road trip!!! Excellent food.. great ambience.. best service.. deserves five stars. It pleased my parents who are strictly vegetarian too:) we ordered the vegetarian platter as well as kebab platter. Both were extremely good. All in all would recommend and will keep in mind for me trips in future read more

The Mazaya Cafe has the highest quality food in Albuquerque. Atmosphere was nice, clean and relaxing and the staff make you feel like family. Had the chicken momo and lamb kebab and it was perfect. I will be back again and if you are in Albuquerque, this one place you should definitely visit. read more

So glad we found this spot! I love Mediterranean food; however it makes me particular to qualify good Mediterranean food. This place nails it! The Hummus and Tahini were fresh and seasoned perfectly. We had their schawerma, falafel, kebabs and rotisserie chicken. They were all so good I could not tell you which one to try first. There were 7 of us so we all shared. They make their pickled turnips in house as well. This is a must try. Fresh food, nice sized portions and fair pricing. read more

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Some of the best Mediterranean food in ABQ! We had Greek Salad, Fallafels, kababs & baklava. Everything was excellent. Definitely going to add this place to our dining out favorites. read more

Very good food,We have been in at least 3 times, and food has been great each time. The service has been very good, lots of help if needed. If you are sensitive to anything they will give you something else. read more

Went here over a month ago and still can't stop thinking about it. My friend and I split the vegetarian platter, which came with "six pieces falafel and three pieces Dolmas served with hummus, baba ghanaous, and fattoush salad, two pita bread or tortilla" and all meals come with a cup of lentil soup! All of it was extremely flavorful, perfectly cooked, provided amazing texture, and was overall fantastic! Service was nice as well and everything came out very quickly. Can't wait to eat here again! read more

We stumbled on this place after a long travel day and it was wonderful! The service was very good, gave us helpful ideas and suggestions. Worked well for our mixed group of veggie and meat eaters. Falafels were yummy as was the hummus. Pita bread was pretty blah but everything else was so very tasty! Gave us a complementary serving of lentil soup, very nice. Atomspere was casual but very cozy. We'll be back. read more

Awesome food. Spouse and I both ordered the chicken kebab platter. Chicken is delicious! Rice, dolmas and fatoush also excellent.

This was delicious! I had the chicken swarma wrap with fries. The best part for me was the pickled onions. I normally do not like/eat onions & I wish I had asked for more. Along with the yummy garlic sauce, which I used to dip my wrap and fries, it was healthy, delicious & priced right. read more

This place was very clean which is always important to me. The service was excellent, they took their time with us and explained to us what we were not sure about. The food was great too! We had lamb kebab plate and it was very good and tender not to mention delicious! We also had their lentil soup and it was very good! Their desserts are also very good! We will return again! read more

Wow! Mazaya is by far the best Mediterranean food in abq. Go eat there. Its also very affordable and with beautiful presentation

I've been here a few times already and the food is lovely and so is the service. Definitely would reccomend if you like Mediterranean food or are interested in trying. read more

This restaurant has the best taste of shawarma and middle eastern food in general in ABQ! The staff is so friendly and helpful always!

This place is absolutely deliciou, and the owner is awesome! I had the lamb kabobs; highly recommend trying them. Overall a wonderful experience and will definitely be eating here again. read more

Mazaya Cafe - Lamb Kabobs! Yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've found a new favorite restaurant in Albuquerque! My boyfriend and I didn't realize we came in shortly before closing but they were more than happy to accommodate us. My boyfriend ordered the Vegetarian Platter and I had the Lamb Kebabs. One of the workers let us know that the lamb was his favorite and he joked that we'd like my dish better. Both meals were wonderful but he was right; the lamb was delectable! It was very tender but had just the right amount of chew, too. The falafels from the vegetarian platter were great as well. Crispy on the outside, warm and flavorful on the inside! Even the salads that came with the meals hit the spot. The plates were well-sized for the price and we were happily full. To top it off, we were able to try the baklava and burma desserts. I loved that they were not overly sweet but still very delightful in terms of texture and depth of taste. The food was everything we hoped for and more, and the service was exceptional. They came by a few times to check on us and I believe the owner came by as well. We will definitely be back! read more

My new favorite Mediterranean restaurant. They have exceptional service and fantastic food. We came for a birthday dinner and we were completely satisfied. read more

As we love Mediterranean cuisine, we are on a quest to find the best Middle Eastern restaurant in Albuquerque after having moved here 7 months ago and I think we might have found it. Cozy and clean - only open for six months -, super friendly owner and team. Great kebabs, yummy dolmas and humus. And to complete the experience, a Turkish coffee with baklava and birma. We will be back and highly recommend this place! read more

My favorite middle eastern restaurant in town. Good food and great service. I go to UNM and it is a great restaurant to go to when you want to get a quick bite in between classes. I love the chicken swarma wrap which come with the lentil soup and it is one of my favorite. read more

Pretty good, but a little dry. Quite a bit of food for the money. Bathroom could use some work.

Really good falafel; really good price. Comes with mixed pickle. Moist and flavorful. Friendly staff. Food was out quick. Basically, very good. read more

So delicious! Got the falafel wrap and ate it too quickly to even consider taking a picture. Friendly staff, clean space, and great food--definitely try this place! Raspberry cheesecake was also amazing and will be on my hit list in the very near future. read more

I gotta say pretty disappointed..the hummus was watery.the rice was a bit bland.the pita seemed like the cheap stuff u get from wall Mart.the salad tasted wilted..also they got my order completely wrong even though I was the only customer in there read more

This place just opened, and it is great. I didnt even know I liked Mediterranean food, but if it's from Mazaya, I do! I have eaten there twice so far. The first time I had the chicken kabab plate - delicious and the portions were large with lots of sides. The next time I had the chicken kabab wrap and it was just as good, and came with freshly cut french fries. Their hummus is also excellent and so is there falafel. Everyone is super friendly, the food is fresh and delicious, and the prices are super reasonable - especially for the amount of food you get. read more

My wife and I have heard about this place for the past few months. We finally decided to try it out. We were thankful we did. We both has the Kababs beef and chicken. the meal was excellent!, The owner was very friendly and we were able to sit outside. The Bricklight area is really fun as well. We had a opportunity to try the lentil soup. It was the best I've ever had...SOOOOO delicious . Looking forward to exploring the rest of the menu.. read more

Excellent. Best dolmas I ever had. Super friendly staff and reasonable prices. Did I say that Turkish Coffee was Awesome?!

Just the nicest people and really good food, nothing much more you could want. Have nothing but positive things to say about this place and their kabobs read more

So. Good. I don't normally love baba ganoush or tabouleh but I'm so glad that didn't deter me from ordering the vegetarian platter. Best baba I've ever had -- super smoky. I even polished off the tabouleh with its little crispy bits of goodness. Falafel, hummus, and stuffed grape leaves - check, check, and check. Service was quick and friendly, which I always appreciate. Highly recommend if you're looking for the elusive healthy option south of the Mason-Dixon. read more

Delicious! My parents and I ate here for lunch. We each got the Greek salad which was very fresh and delicious. I wish the Olives were pitted bc I hate having to cut them out but other than that very good. Also, my mom is allergic to peanuts and they were so sweet and fried her falafel in vegetable oil instead. Service was great! read more

I love Falafel. I've eaten it all over the world, good, bad, and in between. I've made it, soaked and ground favas and other ingredients and I like mine the best, but the falafel at Mazaya are pretty damn good. I wish they'd offer the garlic sauce and the chile sauce with the falafel plate, but I guess I get hummus instead. Anyway, great falafel, home made it seems like, and hummus. Don't know 'bout the meat stuff however as I don't eat it, but everyone else seems to like it. Nice booths and tables, big space, good prices. Check it out if you like good falafel or the meat things.... read more

Maya's a Cafe does not disappoint! Located in the UNM University District/Brick Light District, parking can be limited. Do not let that deter you from eating here. The food is delicious, portions are large and the price is reasonable. The staff was friendly and although they do not have wait staff, they were attentive and brought out our food and checked on us several times. Great place and definitely somewhere we'll stop again and again! read more

This was an outstanding find! Nice location just off the very busy Central Ave. Clean, open and airy. Friendly counter service and best of all - great food! We had baba ganoush as a starter with some whole wheat pita bread. The baba was wonderfully smokey and had a perfect amount of garlic. My wife had a chicken kebab plate and the chicken was tender and lemony. i had the kefta kebab wrap and would like to have another. There was a lot of food - we probably could have skipped the appetizer, but it was all so good! I regret we won't be able to eat there regularly and wish we had them in Salem, Oregon. read more

My favorite Mediterranean place in Albuquerque by far! The food is simply amazing and prices are good. You need to try Mazaya out! You will not regret it. My go to is the Vegetarian Platter. read more

Delicious! I was traveling through Albuquerque and happened to find the place via yelp. It is super yummy and I will definitely come back again next time I'm in town. read more

Normally I m super picky, but after reading the reviews I decided to give a shot. I ordered a mix match kabob platter. The food came, was surprised that also served with a small lentil soup. Fresh, delicious flavor - more broth which I liked. The kabobs (beef,lamb, and chicken) are excellent - all seasoned with bursting flavor. My beef was disappointing dry though. Hummus, rice, dolmas, and salad are amazing fresh. I also asked for a garlic sauce on a side. I left with satisfaction and tipped the super attentive servers. read more

Just tried this gem of a place for lunch. Delicious garlic sauce, perfect for the fries and the Shish kabob we tried. We also had the falafel platter: the salad was very fresh, lightly dressed, and had really crisp dark leafy greens; the babaganouj and hummus were great, and the falafel was the best I've ever had. Super crispy! The pistachio birds nests were so pretty and yummy. And we tried the Barbican peach drink from Dubai! All delicious, well balanced flavors and a great variety of textures. The decor was stunning! Golden tiles imported directly from Jordan, and bcz the guys are from Nepal, they even offered Momos (Nepalese dumplings). A great spot with great food! A must try! read more

Ate here while passing through ABQ. Food was great, had the kefta kabob wrap and chicken momo. Both were very flavorful, would definitely come back. Also tried some of their pastry desserts, the baklava was amazing. read more

I found this place on Yelp. What a find! I had the chicken shawarma platter- it was delicious. The lentil soup that came with the meal was fantastic. Thanks to all that reviewed before me for the tip. read more