Excellent food!!! Would definitely recommend this place. Service was great. People very friendly.

Mazaya Cafe is an excellent little Mediterranean restaurant with friendly staff, a cozy ambiance, and delicious food. The restaurant interior is warm and inviting. Dark earthy tones, a secluded back dining room, and a laid-back vibe make it easy to relax. When we visited, I think there were only two staff members in the entire restaurant. They were both exceptionally friendly and hospitable. There was never any rush or pressure. They were even happy to put on the football game for us, so we could watch while we ate. For food, we both had a kebab platter - highly recommend. It comes with a nice portion of meat, along with tangy dolmas, creamy hummus, a delicious fattoush side salad, and rice. I also tried the lentil soup as an appetizer, and it was equally amazing. We then ordered baklava for dessert - it was indulgent and just the right portion size for a small sweet treat. This overall was definitely some of the tastiest Mediterranean food I've had anywhere. So if you want to enjoy amazing food in a cozy little cafe, check out Mazaya - you won't be disappointed! read more

Mazaya Cafe - The mixed kebab platter was amazing. It also comes with hummus and a whole wheat pita (not pictured). - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I stopped here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and had a frustrating time. The food itself was pretty good, however I had some issues with the person who was working the counter. Unlike other guests who said they were dining at the restaurant, I was asked to pay at the counter and basically had to get up any time I wanted anything. It was especially frustrating to not even get a glass of water or utensils without having to get out of my seat, walk to the counter, ask the server (who was playing on her phone most of the time) to get basic things like silverware and napkins. It was even more infuriating that the other customers were being attended to, talked to and just receiving basic service. Terrible service aside, the food itself wasn't too bad. The lamb was well cooked, the rice was flavorful, though the chicken kebab was a tiny big overcooked read more

Very good :) I've only been once but the chicken kebab was very good and nicely seasoned

This is one of my chosen places to go before a Popejoy show. I have yet to have had a bad meal here. And I haven't heard complaints from anyone that has dined with me as well. The staff is very friendly and it has a family owned vibe which I really like and local spots. As with a lot of places currently, it can occasionally be short staffed. And due to its location, parking can be a challenge as well. But the food is excellent. The prices are really good for the area, I highly recommend! read more

First time eating and made sure we got a variety of food. From the falafel which is crispy and flavorful. To the tahini sauce to dip it it in. Everything was amazing. The rotisserie chicken was good. With the perfect amount of seasoning with the crispy skin and moist tenderize meat. I'm glad I stop by and gave this place a try. read more

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Awesome food. Chicken shawarma plate with wonderful fattoush salad was splendid with the garlic sauce dip and pickled veggies. Incredible value for the price, beautiful serving, wonderful service and nice sitting outside! read more

We've ordered a few times and the food is constantly great, from chicken kabobs to lamb shank, everything is yummy!

Real Greek food. Service is good and the food is excellent. Maybe the best humus ever with a cool drizzle of the NM symbol on top. Had the kefta and chicken kabobs. The chicken was cooked to order. Garlic sauce is amazing . Lots of food. They do charge 3.5 percent for using a credit card which is the first time I've seen that in a restaurant .... So bring cash. Nice atmosphere . We came 5 or so years ago when the first opened . Nice to see they have succeeded. read more

This is the most amazing Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Resturant in Albuquerque. I had the best dolmas I have ever eaten and a fabulous gyros. My husband had a delicious fresh New Zealand lamb wrap and an appetizer of amazing falafel. The service was impeccable and wait staff very friendly. The chef extremely talented. We will be back here again and again for sure. Thank you for a wonderful meal. read more

Well I must say Mazaya Cafe has very welcoming employees and the place is nice and clean. That's something you can't take for granted anymore these days, sheesh! I've found a few things I really enjoy by digging around the menu. The delicious Hummus is tahini forward and you can really taste the lemon as well. Comes with whole wheat pita. The Momo are quite nice, in particular the vegetable ones. I would go for the Shawerma instead of the Kabobs If you want meat. The salad and the rice were blah. read more

Mazaya Cafe - Veg Momo - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Love this place! Usually order delivery but have dined in before. Lovely staff and service. I love the chicken shawarma, best in town in my opinion. For sure go eat here or order out. read more

I jumped between a 4 and a 5 star rating. The food is delicious and ALWAYS satisfying. The place was very clean which I appreciate, but it was slow when we were the only other 2 people there. read more

Best falafel! Rice was a little dry but vegetarian plate was bery good. Service a little slow but food was good and reasonable. I would recommend this place. read more

We tried this place before a show at Popejoy. The restaurant is very close and we were able to walk. The food was delicious and the service was wonderful. The food was hot and flavorful. We have the chicken shawarma wrap, chicken gyro wrap and chicken kabob plattter with an appetizer of fried chicken momos. I recommend all to try out this delicious place. read more

Some of the best shawarma I've ever eaten! Excellent flavor, cooked well and not dry at all like some other places tend to be. Garlic sauce was delicate and delish. I wasn't in the mood for rice and they were kind enough to substitute a side of tabbouleh with my shawarma. The Greek salad had tons of cheese and olives, as well as fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. Everything was prepared and delivered quickly and arrived at the correct temperatures. Each item in my order was flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Thanks for a great meal!! read more

Mazaya Cafe - Chicken shawarma (subbed tabbouleh for rice) and Greek salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Here's an idea: a tortilla is a wrap is a pita. Who cares? Look, I know that statement is blasphemy here in the land of the Virgen de Guadalupe, but Mazaya Cafe could care less. The business makes an exceptionally wise move regarding one of the most critical components of the Mediterranean dining experience: rather than cook up their own pita, they serve Frontier tortillas. Simply put, nobody hand-crafts a soft, fluffy, nearly buttery, layered tortilla like the Frontier; I'd even go so far as to state that their tortilla is the sole savior of their otherwise mediocre food. But enough about the Frontier, we're talking about Mazaya, here, and Mazaya wraps their chicken shawerma and falafel in the heavenly rounders, and you'll scoop their delightful hummus with the goods, as well. As an ode, perhaps, they also decorate the chickpeas with a Zia symbol. It's hummus that I could, honestly, spend the rest of my life inhaling. When I first checked out the reviews on this place, I didn't walk, I ran. I actually didn't have time to stick around, so I bought a mess of baba ghanoush, hummus and kebabs, to-go, and zipped off to a business meeting. The next hour was truly entertaining. I left the food in the center of the room and all of these seemingly important people were, I dunno, being important, talking about important things, I guess, and every once in a while they'd snatch a bite of chicken, or veggie, or lamb, or scoop some of the insanely good hummus. And it was like the world stopped spinning. They'd completely lose their train of thought. "Did you try that lamb? Mike, did you try the lamb? That's f*cking incredible lamb. I've never had lamb like that... Where'd you say you got this food again, Howie? Where is it?" I can't wait to explore every option on this menu. (And as an aside, if you happen to purchase, oh, I don't know, a cake from Q's Cakes, and you need them to store it in their walk-in cooler for an hour because you have to drive around in the New Mexico summer heat, they will gladly store your cake. Thank you, Mazaya.) read more

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Mazaya cafe is always exactly what I am hoping for and more. I usually get the vegetarian platter and it's awesome. Great atmosphere and friendly workers! read more

Whatever you get here, don't forget the chili garlic paste. Mazaya is absolutely one of the better Mediterranean-Middle Eastern eateries in the area. Trust me... I've learned the hard way. Their falafel has great flavor and I love the little side pickle and beet salad. This place is relatively new so the interior is very fresh and clean. It's also really nice that the team there is friendly and helpful. The prices are moderate, one menu item will for sure fill you up! I'm looking forward to returning to try their new menu items, including momo (steamed dumplings)! read more

Mazaya Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I've ordered takeout from this little jewel of a cafe twice. Lamb and chicken kabobs are quality cuts of meat and cooked perfectly. Veggie kabobs are good too, but maybe a little short on veggie pieces. All the sides that come with platters are super tasty and fresh. read more

Really delicious meal! We did take out then had to drive home so it was at least 45 minutes from pick up to eating. We tried quite a few of their dishes. The quality of the food was way above average. If you enjoy freshly prepared, vegetable heavy and well prepared proteins, this is the place. The only disappointment was the pita was not homemade. Next time I will make my own because there is NOTHING as delicious as homemade pita! They are very nice people too. Accommodating and friendly I would love to support this business. We will definitely be repeat customers! read more

After a long day of traveling, we stopped by Mazaya Cafe, and it was exactly what we needed after snacking on junk food all day. Such delicious, fresh, affordable Mediterranean food! We got an order of tabouleh, a Greek salad, and a generous vegetarian platter (baba ghanoush, hummus, dolma, falafel, and pita) for under $25. The tabouleh and baba ghaboush were garnished with pomegranate seeds, which was unexpected, but beautiful and tasty. I'd happily eat the same meal all over again if we hadn't only been in Albuquerque overnight. I nearly took an extra order of hummus with me, but decided on baklava for dessert instead. The owner of the restaurant stopped by our table to ensure we were enjoying our meal. He was so friendly, polite, and attentive. The space is cozy, casual, and clean. Should we ever visit Albuquerque again, Mazaya is the first place we'll stop! read more

Mazaya Cafe - Absolutely delicious tabouleh, vegetarian platter (dolma, humus, falafel, baba ghanoush), and Greek salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Went looking for a good chicken schwarma, and I was not dissapointed. The restaurant is clean, pleasant, and the folks running it are genuine and proud of what they are doing. Most importantly, the seasonings, cooking methods and presentation are legit. Looking forward to my next visit and trying other offerings. read more

Mazaya Cafe - Chicken schwarma with side of pickled veggies - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great restaurant Try the lamb kabob. Close to airport with great service and friendly folks I was pleasantly surprised read more

Mazaya Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Stopped by this place in the Brick Light District and it was very good. I ordered the lamb kabob plate. The lamb had a robust smoky flavor, add that to the hummus and the citrusy salad and you're set. read more

Mazaya Cafe - Lamb Kabob, delish - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've been to Mazaya now three times. After my first visit, I was impressed by the freshness of the food and by their garlic sauce/paste. But after two more visits, I doubt I'll ever go back. The food just isn't that good, and Yasmine's, while the décor can't compete, easily beats the food here. Perhaps my biggest gripe is the pita bread. It appears to be wheat. It's dry and tough. It just sucks. I can't believe they actually serve it. Maybe it's authentic, for all I know, but it isn't good. The dolmas is good, but how hard can that be to make? The hummus is fine. Their baba ganoush is decent. Chicken shawarma - decent. Falafel - so so. A friend got their baklava last night, and I would've tried it, but he said it tasted like it had been soaked in dish soap. Nice. With Yasmine's right down the road and offering consistently better food (though they can be somewhat inconsistent themselves), I don't think I'll be back. Given the size of this place and its prime location, I'll be surprised if they're still around in a year or two. read more

Great service and wonderful food. I would visit here again to try more off the menu. I had the chicken wrap which was very filling also ordered the lentil soup on the side. The soup was tasteful but was just broth wish it had some more substance in it. I also tried the hummus which was also very good I like the zia symbol they put on it. The staff are polite, prompt and answer any questions you may have. I recommend this to anyone looking for something other than your usual NM cuisine. read more

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The meat was very good & the rice decent size portions. The pita & hummus was not so good sorry I really wanted to like it, but they have very good prices here & good service. read more

I referred this place based on reviews to family and friends and so far 2 different parties picked up orders to go & have raved about food . I hear vegan dishes are lovely. Well I can't wait. read more

Really good food and I do plan on going back again to try more of the menu so this will be a shortened review. The one thing that brought it down from a 5-star review is that for Naan flatbread for hummus... they ONLY serve Whole wheat WHEAT Naan. Which may sound wholesome for most... but for those with a wheat allergy or sensitivities, it is a BIG issue. Luckily, they gave me some flour tortillas to have with it since I wanted to be able to NOT die. (wheat gives me hives all over my body and eventually if I have too much or an access amount, I have trouble breathing). lol. I won't be going back from the hummus appetizer since its only served with Wheat Naan and no veggies at all :(((( Delicious hummus though... I took the access amount home and will be stopping at the store tonight to buy veggies to dip it in - just like flix brewhouse offers. But, I'm willing to go back and try other items. They may want to expand their selection a bit though as more and more people are developing allergies to gluten and wheat.... just a suggestion for the owner!!!! What a lovely restaurant... I really looking forward to going back and trying more things! read more

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Food was authentic and fresh. Highly recommend them. First time and food was fresh and delightful.

Visit on 12/9/16: Came here with a friend from the Middle East who raved about this place and would probably rate this 10 stars if he could. He helped me and our other friends navigate the menu. Between us we got naan, several different kabobs (chicken, lamb, veggie, and the seasoned beef), plus dolmas (rice wrapped in grape leaves). All enjoyable. I would like to see garlic naan or garlic pita bread on the menu though. Looks like a great new business. read more

This is my go-to shop for chicken shawarma. The shawarma platter is nice for sampling a few different things, but the pita wraps are my preference. Get a double and feed a family. They also have beer, at reasonable prices. Worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Great service and tasty chicken shawarma. Nice ambience.

I absolutely loved this place. I was craving Mediterranean food and Mazaya Cafe didn't disappoint. The Falafel was delicious and I really liked the hummus. The zia symbol on the hummus was pretty cool. I loves the cinnamon tea. They serve it in an infuser pot and it made the tea delicious and I really enjoyed it. I left full and my husband loved the chicken shawarma. Lastly, the baklava was a great dessert send off to the meal. The prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality of food. read more

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Hadn't eaten at Mazaya since we moved away 4 years ago. Ordered today on a whim and I'm happy to report it's just as good as I remember. Ordered the chicken kebab and the veg kebab which come with rice, salad, hummus, and pita. Both were delicious. Chicken was tender and flavorful and the veggies were perfectly grilled (even included pineapple). Hummus tasted fresh and salad was crisp. The pitas didn't seem to be homemade...maybe they are, but they were average. Definitely will order again. This is the third Mediterranean restaurant we've tried this year, and so far it's the best. read more

love love love, LOVE the food here! The people who work here take great pride in the cuisine, the service while you dine is phenomenal! you can find something for meat lovers, vegetarian and VEGAN comforts alike! Rocky and Mark are also such kind generous hosts, they ask if you enjoyed your meal. I love coming here whether it's take out or dine-in this place hits the mark every time. Thank you so much! The atmosphere is always calm and comfort. read more

Man what can I say!!! Everything I've ever ordered at Mazaya Cafe has been delish!!! My favorite though is the Chicken Kebab and their home made Hummus. I've tried other items as well the Shawarma is heaven. I am not a fan of Lamb but my friend ordered the Gyros Wrap which is a mixture of beef and lamb and she ate every last bite saying it was amazing. Rojesh the owner is also a special touch as he could make suggestions on ordering and he's always there. They fry their fries in peanut oil and they are the crispiest fries I've ever had. Good Job and I will be back again. read more

Mazaya Cafe - Chicken Kebab with Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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I'm no aficionado when it comes to Greek/Mediterranean cuisine, but I've had plenty I've liked before... I didn't like this one... Hummas was kinda wet, the pita had a stale dusty flavor and super skimpy on the portions considering your playing $10-20 for a wrap, darn thing was near empty, all I could taste was tortilla. read more

Best place to eat in Alberqueqe. Delicious food, best price, super clean and best interior-exterior. MUST visit. read more

Mazaya Cafe - Delicious kebab. - Mediterranean Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico