+ Scruuumptious! The skewer chicken was so delectable. I couldn't tell if the rice was rly good too, or it just complemented the chicken rly well. + Lotta meat. *drool* + And plenty of food. Well-rounded meal. - Slow service. Their ordering platform said pickup at 8:22pm. The order was ready ~8:30 . Normally I'd say +$25 is exorbitant, but for the qty of meat, it seemed almost fair. - Their soda machine says "out of order". + Plenty indoor seating. + Pleasant ambience. . Note: Beware driving through W Lake Center Dr (near Anduril) on your way to this restaurant at night. Lotta inconspicuous jaywalking loiterers. . Side-note: And I guess people use some of these parking lots to attend a nearby theater, maybe The Observatory. Hence some signs say "no theater parking". I had: $24 Chicken Kabob Plate + tax + fee = $27.42 read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - spotted a cat omw outta this restaurant's parking lot - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I got the combo fries, which are pricey at $20+, but you get a lot of meat and a lot of sauce. The fries were OK, but could have used more seasoning. Meat tasted good, chicken was better than the beef. The baklava had a hard layer, which was disappointing. We would not get that again. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Combo fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The best shawarma fries I've had in Orange County. My girlfriend and I shared an order, and it was more than enough for both of us. What immediately stood out was the amount of shawarma piled on top. Most places overload the fries and go light on the meat, but Papa K's does the opposite--and that's exactly how I like it. There was so much flavorful shawarma that every bite was packed with protein, not just fries. The beef was tender, well-seasoned, and incredibly satisfying. The combination of garlic sauce and spicy sauce elevated the dish without masking the flavor of the meat. Even with all the toppings, the fries held up surprisingly well. This is comfort food done right: generous portions, quality ingredients, and no skimping on the protein. If you're a shawarma fan, this dish alone is worth the trip to Santa Ana. Come hungry. The meat-to-fries ratio is exactly what every loaded fries dish should aspire to be. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Loaded Beef Shawarma Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Papa K's was great. Had family dinner there with a group of 15 and George and Yousef were so accommodating. We had the tilapia, butterfly shrimp, fried shrimp and calamari. We ate so fast that I didn't take photos except this one. The venue is not huge so if you go in a big group call ahead. I would definitely go back. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I like this place and will return to try other dishes. I had the falafel plate for lunch, which was so good! Portions are very generous. Bonus that it's close to where I work. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place gets packed at dinner time, and there's lots of big parties that come here too. There's a good amount of seating inside, and thankfully there are a few tables outside where you can sit with your dog. You order at the counter on a screen, and then your order gets printed, and one of the employees then processes your order and takes payment. All of the food is excellent! Can't wait to come back to try more! read more

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Great place with an Arabic flavor food service was excellent and the ambience is clean and organized. The bread is a must!!! read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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I've been wanting to eat at Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen since the first show I went to at the Observatory last year. Thanks to a two day fest called Hellfest going on and my need to eat a meal before hand, I finally came here a few weeks back and it was well worth the wait. I came here around 2PM on a Friday and the place was pretty busy. The menu here had a good amount of options but the Chipotle Chicken Wrap with French Fries was calling my name and that's exactly what i ordered. The gentleman working here was super friendly and the food came out super quick. The Chipotle Chicken Wrap itself was absolutely delicious! The chicken had great flavour and the veggies made it even better. The french fries were standard to this kind of place, but they were crispy and tasted great. Overall, Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen is a fantastic spot to grab a bite to eat and somewhere I'll definitely be returning to in the future when coming to the Observatory. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Chipotle Chicken Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We stopped by Papa K Egyptian Restaurant while waiting for our car to be serviced, and it turned out to be a good choice. I had the chicken shawarma plate, and my nephew ordered the falafel. Both portions were huge, fresh, and really tasty. The food was flavorful, the service was friendly, and it was a satisfying meal. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma and Falafel Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

LOVE this place. It's right by my work and the portions for the price is incredible. The freshness and flavor - also to die for. I can tell their gyro here is so so fresh and cooked with love - honestly everything on the menu here. Service is always so great and so nice. Very casual but down to business place - high quality everything. Ordered the Greek salad with gyro and the pita it came with was INSANE. Fresh made and so so good. Always coming here for a work lunch! read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Greek salad with gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

First time trying this place. Ordered take out for dinner and it was delicious. The two ladies running the place seemed busy with bunch of online orders and few dine in guests. But, everything seemed to go smoothly. Small little cafe style establishment was still roomy enough for half a dozen tables or so. The patrons seemed to be enjoying their meal and seemed locals, which in my opinion made the place legit. Generous portions which explained the price point. Tried the mixed grilled plate. Our favorite meat was the beef filet which was tender and flavorful. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service! The portions were extremely large and everything was so delicious and fresh. The pita came out hot and all the sauces were great, highly recommend. The restaurant was tasteful decorated and nice and cool inside. Will definitely be visiting again! read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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We were craving some Mediterranean food, so we found this place closed to our location at that moment, we were so disappointed that our food wasn't what we are used to, the meat needed flavor, the vegetables were not fully cooked, the rice tested kind of weird i can't describe the flavor, very disappointing! read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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We discovered this spot through our neighbor, and I'm so glad we did. Living in SoCal means we have plenty of Mediterranean options, but not all of them deliver. Since our go‑to place closed during COVID, it's been a long trial‑and‑error search for a replacement that matches on price, quality, service, and hospitality. Papa K checks every box. What stands out most is the freshness of the food. Because it's a small restaurant that prioritizes quality, service can be slow at certain times, but the food is absolutely worth the patience. Their Egyptian‑style flatbread and wide seafood selection first caught my attention, and I've been hooked ever since. I almost always order the seafood soup, pita with dip, and one of the family‑style meals. I've tried nearly all of them and have never been disappointed. The meats are consistently tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Their fried and grilled fish are excellent as well; just keep in mind they take longer, so ordering ahead is smart. Bottom line: If you haven't tried this place yet, you should. My DoorDash history can back me up. And a special shout‑out to Yousef, who served us today. His attentive, welcoming service is exactly the kind that keeps customers coming back. Great food matters, but great staff like Yousef make the experience complete. read more

It was in an odd location I would never have thought of. We decided to try this place after an Egyptian friend recommended it to us. You order at the kiosk and then pay at the register. Not sure that really saves you time or effort. We can with a rather larger group but it was easy to find seats. We were lucky it wasn't overly busy and it was a Sunday. The food took a little bit of time but that's to be expected. The homemade pitas were hot and fresh! Very generous. My plate looked great. The salad was fresh and not overly dressed. I would just ask for no onions the next time. The kiosk doesn't allow us to modify so that should be an option. My chicken was moist and tender. Not overcooked at all which was nice. The hummus was good. They accidentally gave me the Tzatziki so I tried it. It was very watery with no flavor. I was not a fan. Friends got the bolti fish which does take over an hour but it was very moist and had good flavor. Plenty of parking. SYoY! read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Bolti fish - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Delicious Egyptian food! I walked in with my friend and we noticed the entire restaurant was full of families which is always a great sign. Fresh baked bread and friendly service. Filet mignon was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My friend got the chicken and kofta plate which was also really good. Luckily I work down the street from here so I'll be back soon! read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Filet Mignon Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

initially really weird interaction. It was my first time here and order off their app which was very convenient. When I walked in there was a group of employees looking like they were having a meeting. No one say hi welcome or how can I help you. Someone gets up from the table without saying a word, bags my food up and hands it to me. I'm a restaurant manager so it's weird he didn't ask for name, or even if the order was mine. I had to ask him if it was for me. Then they didn't even include the sauces that were on the app. So now I have a dry $25 chicken bowl that I won't even eat, and they didn't even include my balaclava which I paid $5 for read more

We came back two nights in a row. Their wraps had fresh ingredients, chewy bread and great portion. They were so filling and tasty! I ordered their baked fish and shrimp combo with refreshing salad and warm pita bread. The fish seasoned well inside out and had a generous size. It's on their secret menu and is a must-try. Services are great, too! I highly recommend this place to my friends and family. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Baked fish and shrimp combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Amazing food and friendly service . Can never get enough my favourite go to when in re area. Feels like going home to family and friends. read more

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The best seafood I ever eaten in CA, service was very friendly, great staff, You must order the seafood platter , you will not regret it, amazing food with a great value , we ate the whole food because of how much delicious it is. Must try it out, I will come back again for sure. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Empty seafood platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

We ordered the lunch shawarma and dinner chicken kabobs. Everything was absolutely delicious. The place was clean, and the workers were nice and helpful. Honestly, some of the best chicken I have had in some time. I wish I took a picture but was so busy eating, I forgot. The wait for food wasn't quick but not long and considering the taste of the food, I'd wait even longer. read more

Big fan of this place! Authentic Mediterranean food made fresh to order! Very creative combo dishes, fairly priced and extremely tasty. Very nice management staff with great service. Highly recommend getting the larger portion signature dishes that come with their special bread that is very tasty. I have gone for the chicken and gyro signature dish and very pleased with both entrees. I am a big fan of Mediterranean cuisine, as such not quick to give out five stars - highly recommend. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Signature Bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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What a delightful experience. The restaurant is small and casual. My wife and I popped in Saturday night. The place was busy, but we managed to find a small table. You place your order at a kiosk (not the best), but the waitstaff was so helpful and friendly. While we were waiting for our food, the owner (George) brought us freshly baked pita bread... it was soooo delicious!!! The food is definitely first rate. We ordered a chicken kabobs plate and a mixed grill plate. It was incredible. However, I think we ended up taking half home! We will definitely be going back. I want to go with friends so we can try the Caesar Plate! read more

Great good at Great prices. Its definitely a hidden gem. Google maps gets you close by not to the door. I ordered the pita & sides. It came with a basket full of pita and 4 sides ($3.75). I'm not sure if they make the pita but they seemed fresh and nothing like you can find in a store. The gyro wrap was very good ($11.99). I also had the lamb kabob plate($19.99). Probably the best lamb I've ever had. It had the best flavor and cooked perfectly. And the salad was very fresh with a very good dressing. Not busy but it was a Saturday I'm sure its busy during the week with all the business around. You really can't find this good of food for that price anywhere. I will definitely go back when I find myself in the area. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Lamb plate. The background you can see the sides that come with the pita. - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Papa K's Mediterranean absolutely exceeded expectations. Came here with a large group of friends after church and everything from the food to the portions was outstanding. I ordered the chicken shawarma and was honestly surprised by how massive the portion was for the price -- easily one of the best value meals I've had in a long time. I also tried the lamb platter, which was just as generous and packed with flavor. The PK platter was the real highlight. An incredible variety with grape leaves, kubbeh, falafel, spicy pickles, and a selection of Middle Eastern dipping sauces that were all fresh and delicious. Every bite felt authentic and thoughtfully prepared. Great food, great portions, great value. Highly recommend. read more

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It's a small place. Mostly take away. However the service was very good and very eager to please and the food was plentiful and most importantly very good. Large selection and the chap behind the counter will do almost anything to ensure you have a terrific experience. I highly recommend, but it is not a 'fine' dining experience. But the prices reflect that too read more

This place is a hidden gem, and I'm so glad I found it because it's about to become my go-to spot. I absolutely love Mediterranean food, and this is easily some of the best I've had in SoCal. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate, and my boyfriend got the grilled shrimp plate. We both chose baba ghanouj as our side. The chicken was incredibly moist and full of flavor, and the rice was just as delicious. My boyfriend said his shrimp was perfectly seasoned. The homemade pita bread was warm, soft, and paired perfectly with the baba ghanouj. Portions are generous, so depending on your appetite, you could easily make two meals out of it. We ordered to-go, and while waiting, we could see them preparing everything fresh. The family that owns and runs the restaurant was incredibly kind, and despite the care put into each dish, our food was ready in just about 20 minutes. On our way out, we decided to grab a slice of baklava, and holy cow, I'm so glad we did. It was hands down the best we've ever had. The pastry had a shortbread-like taste that was absolute perfection. As I mentioned, this spot is about to become a staple for me, especially since it's so close to home. I can't recommend it enough! read more

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Absolutely the best Mediterranean food and Orange County. This is our go to place for Mediterranean food. The bread comes always hot and fresh and the salad is amazing. read more

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this place is amazing From start to finish. The food was delicious all the appetizers with the falafel's the Doma's the Lule kebabs and the chicken kebabs were delicious. I would definitely go here again. I can't believe anyone would give this place one Star the service was great. Person in the front was nice. The food was great and the place is clean. What more can you ask for? read more

My car was on low charge so I stopped by to grab a bite while I waited to have my car charging into my surprise. This spot was super authentic. The falafel's were green, which is a green flag. The rolled grapes were tight and delicious. The inside of the spot is just a small mom and pop, but it's clean warm and inviting and I saw a large family and they're enjoying their food as well. What I loved most is that they do not skimp on the sauce ! We will be back read more

Hands down, this is the BEST restaurant ever. The food is always on point, the vibes are amazing, and Chef absolutely kills it every single time. Big shoutout to him for always taking care of everyone. Thank you for everything! This is easily my favorite restaurant in OC, no question. If you haven't been here yet, you're seriously missing out. 10/10 every time! best ambiance read more

Really enjoyed the food here. Everything we ordered was really good and full of flavor, and the service was great too. Everyone was friendly and made us feel welcome. Definitely a place I'd come back to again! read more

Authentic egyptian seafood , dessert .very friendlt staff . Very clean .highly recomemded.

Obsessed!!! The food is phenomenal, the service is so kind and hospitable... Reminds me of Egypt! Truly a wonderful place to eat and a lovely atmosphere that feels like I'm with family! Can't wait to come back! P.S. the lamb chops were *chef's kiss*!!! Chicken kebab seasoned to perfection! read more

Our first time there was a sad time. The service was awful. Wait time to eat was 35 minutes We were not greeted nor assisted in person - we used the kiosk to order but two customers in their native language came in and were assisted in person and handed their food before us... The place was very dirty with the windows showing the care they nave for non- cleanliness. The food was mediocre. Go elsewhere if you want good service or delish food. Unless you speak their language then it'll be good service read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Shrimp salad & chicken kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

The service was great and they had such a great ambiance. We had the BEST fried and grilled fish, truly authentic Egyptian food! read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen was definitely worth the drive and the try! We ordered the falafel plate, chicken kabob, and kofta kabob plate with baba ghanoush. The portions were generous, and everything was very tasty and satisfying. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Pita & Sides, Hummus, Garlic Sauce (Thomya) Baba Ghanouj - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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The food at Papa K's was delicious, high quality and fresh. It wasn't busy the weekend we went, and our order still took a while to come out. We didn't mind as it was made to order and was so fresh. The cons: 1. I'm surprised at the reviews mentioning "great service". No one took our order, we had to just use the kiosk at the front counter. The employee wasn't even around to answer questions if we had any while ordering. 2. Regarding using the computer/kiosk to order - they should at least have some printed menus to look at. It's time consuming to go through the entire menu "online" while you're ordering. If there had been a line, it would have been a terrible wait. The menu on the screen above is constantly moving, and isn't complete anyway. It's useless. 3. The soft drinks had a weird chemical taste. The pros: 1. As mentioned, the food was delicious. Shawarma was good, The kabob sandwich was huge and the bread was soft with a light crusty outside. The bell peppers were grilled and the chicken pieces were big - the sandwich was stuffed. The pitas were soft, pillowy triangles - they looked like beignets! 2. The TV screen had great Arabic music videos and it wasn't too loud - it was just right. 3. Large portions! 4. Real plates and silverware. I'm tired of places having paper plates and plastic utensils. This was a draft review I forgot to finish, so it's been a long time since I've been here - but I do plan to go back! read more

Omg my always finds the best hidden gyms and let tell you this is one the best yet. More then happy with the food and can't wait to be hungry again to try something different on the menu. read more

Papa K's Mediterranean Kitchen - Gyro wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Right by my office and can't believe I've never been. Very quality protein and everything is cooked fresh. Come with an appetite. Will be back read more