The chili mango chicken Kabab was just delicious. There is not other word to describe it. (Period). Great customer service. read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

Positives: Mint Lemonade was very refreshing, hummus was delicious, the beef was tender and juicy, so good! And the BAKLAVA, fresh!! Negatives: Rice was flavorless, whereas other similar restaurants, the rice stands alone. The chicken was nothing special, just tasted burnt and dry (I'm assuming it's in the sauces, considering some reviews). The salad was just salad. Service was friendly, and the ambience was nice, I enjoyed the cultural music in the background. Overall, would come back again to try the sauce toppings. read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Combo Kabab 2 Skewers - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

Amazing food, incredible service! Will definitely be back! I randomly walked into Sam's on a Saturday expecting some delicious food. Not only was food delicious, the service was top notch. Multiple servers checked in on us making sure our drinks were filled (Strawberry lemonade is soo good) and if our food was ok. The food was delicious and served to us quickly. Highly recommend read more

I've been here a handful of times and always had a great experience. The ambiance is nice and clean and the waitstaff is very attentive. The food is yummy and the wait for it was not long any of the times we visited. Definite want to go back soon! read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Gyro Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

Always greeted with a friendly smile and seated quickly. The salad, hot gyro bread and humas to start. Platter comes out fully loaded and in less than 10 minutes. Best food in town, don't miss out. read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Family platter for 4. 2 lamb/beef, 2 chicken, 2 vegi, 2-shrimp...the best! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

Ordered Shawarma sandwiches and got wraps instead....favor wasn't bad. It was ok, just wasn't what I was ordering and I drove 20 minutes, one way, on my lunch, for what I thought was gonna be sandwiches. I could have gone much closer for wraps. read more

10/10! Will definitely return. Excellent service and the food was incredibly delicious. We tried the kebab plate, and the chicken shawarma, so goooood!! read more

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The food is really good,the service is above and beyond and the place is nice and clean We'll be back!!!! read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Chicken and ChimiChurri Beef Kabab Plate Chicken and Beef Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

I walked in not knowing what to expect and was delighted to be seated and waited on. I ordered the falafel wrap and hummus. It was all very delicious. The hummus was creamy and very tasty and the pita was warm and fluffy! The falafel wrap was exceptionally delicious! The service was great. Very attentive, i felt taken care of. The ambiance was very comfortable and clean. I would definitely return and highly recommend Sam's Pita and Kabab! read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Half eaten Falafel Wrap and hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

Sam's pita and kabob is one of the best Mediterranean spots in Riverside. Their food is very flavorful and decently portioned. My favorite definitely has to be their chicken kabobs perfectly cooked and juicy. I will say 2 items that surprised me were the chicken shawarma wrap and their mango lemonade. I'm usually not a wrap fan but this one was full of flavor and not dry at all. And the mango lemonade has to be one of the best lemonades I've ever had. All the employees are really sweet and i appreciated Their helpfulness with any menu questions we had. The restaurant is very spacious and clean and seats are not crammed together. It is a very quiet and relaxed vibe inside. read more

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Super yummy food that leaves you feeling satisfied. The mint lemonade was amazing it's flavored with real mint leaves not some yucky tasting syrup. Super refreshing! We ordered the gyro wrap and chicken kabob plate and both were delicious. The wrap filled me up but it also comes with a side of you wanted more. The chicken was juicy and the rice and salad were tasty. Service was great! The girl who took our order recommended I order the fries next time with my wrap. It's a big space and clean inside. While we ate there we saw lots of people come in for pick up, that's how you know it's good. Come check this place out you won't regret it! read more

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Great food , good flavor ! I always receive Friendly service at Sam's , their restaurant is typically quiet and always gives me that home away from home feel. Highly recommend the gyro plates so yummy ! read more

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Great food and even better service. Will definitely stop by whenever I'm in the area. I love Mediterranean food and also feel I can be critical when eating and this place had nothing to critique. Plenty of open seating and nice family vibe inside. Recommend stopping by if you are in the area. read more

My hubby and I always pass by this spot and decided to stop by and give it a try. First, I want to let everyone know if you can't find parking in the front there is a ton of additional parking in the back. We walked in and got a friendly welcome. We were sat at a booth but they also have tables. The inside was like a diner type setting. The service was quick. Right away we got drinks. We ordered feta fries as an appetizer. We ate it up yall!!. No crumbs. They were fresh, hot and flavorful with a ranch aoli. Now the main course. I had a two proteins shrimp and chicken with rice, hummus and a salad. I finished the whole thing. (Don't judge me it was flavored so well!) My husband got a curry. The only thing we took home was a dessert. Lemon creme slice of cake. Great place to try at least once! read more

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the jalapeño hummus was 10/10! Sooo good! The overall food was good but the beef shawarma had a cinnamon taste and I don't like when meat has that sweet taste as much. But I would definitely come back again to try other things on the menu! The water also tasted really good which sold me because I hate going to places that have tap water! The workers were friendly as well. read more

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Really nice hidden gym. The ambiance was great, the service was great and the food was delicious. It started with the garlic cilantro potato's appetizer. These were excellent. Sliced thin and fried crisp. The garlic cilantro seasoning was great. Everything looked good and I couldn't decide. They let me put together my own 3 protein combo and charged me the same price as their 3 kabob combo. I went with: chicken shawarma, shrimp and gyro meat. All 3 proteins were great. I topped it off with the mint lemonade. Straight mojito vibes.... Excellent. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Combo 3 proteins - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

Order takeout. Shrimp kebab plate absolutely amazing the best rice any Mediterranean restaurant, shrimp was cooked absolutely perfect. Baklava was the best baklava I've ever had in my life!! Why I did not order two I have no idea. Thinking about going back today. The Gyro I won't be ordering again. The meat was very salty and there was way too much sauce in order for it to be fresh and crispy. It made the Pita soggy. Didn't eat much of the Gyro All in all. Will definitely be back just won't order the Gyro. The rest was amazing read more

Very good food Falafel is good Shawarma is good Place is clean Staff is friendly Service is good read more

The food was very delicious! I ordered the beef kebab and was very happy with the flavors. The service was amazing as well, the waitresses are very kind and hard working. The lemonades are delicious and homemade! With free refills!! Definitely coming here again! Also the songs and the cleanliness of the restaurant was very nice! read more

Incredibly good food, spotless, not fancy but very comfortable. Free refill on the house made mango lemonade. read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Appetizers sampler. EXCELLENT! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

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Park in the back! Big spot and definitely good for a family. Kept clean and service is prompt and fast! Baklava IS REALLY GOOD. I got turkish coffee, 2 baklava, curry chicken plate, veggie plate and a small fetoush. Good portions was roughly about $60 including a tip. For the amount of food and the health and freshness I think it's a good place to go here and there. I ate leftovers for 3 days!! It's nice because you have leftovers and it's healthy food instead of feeling hungry a few hours after eating. My only suggestion would be for them to lower the prices just a little bit on where a few items can be so that they're able to have more clientele that will come back regularly. This would be something I would go to maybe once a month or once every few months. If they lower the price just a little bit then I could see myself coming more often. But I know rent is crazy food prices are crazy especially when you're doing everything fresh so hopefully the community supports this location! It's a big location so this should be a spot that families go to to eat healthy! Would like to see 2 person specials line the Chinese food places you can get where it's an appetizer the main dish and a dessert and drinks for like 60 bucks. I think that would be a huge hit at this location! Keep in mind all of the main dishes that you get is enough for probably two people and a small child possibly. Definitely great portions! The baklava is big almost double the size where you would get it elsewhere. I keep wanting the baklava and Turkish coffee again. Turkish coffee is really big and it's a nice clean caffeinated experience I had to call back and get the name of what they use it was so Good for keeping me up without jitters. read more

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Great family owned business! The food is delicious and I like everything on the menu. The appetizers are good, main dishes and desserts. If you want middle eastern food, this is a must try place and you'll be back. The family is great, very friendly and the atmosphere is very nice. Service is great and I really enjoy coming for the delicious food and great service read more

I was coming to Riverside for a concert and wanted to grab a bite and found this spot on the way to our destination. It was perfect because we were looking for something healthy, yet fast. We arrived early and had about 40 minutes, so we decided to sit-down to eat rather than take it to-go. I got the chicken kabob sandwich and my brother had one of their plates. Their food is SO delicious and flavorful. It's a pretty decently sized portion as well, so I didn't get hungry later in the night. The food was fast and the service was great! Probably one of the best Mediterranean food I've had in awhile. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. Great food at an affordable cost! read more

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Let me start off saying the ambiance is sooooo nice and comforting. Service is amazing, felt very welcomed. The food....AMAZING. I don't mean to be over dramatic but probably the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. The rice, pita is standard like anywhere but I really loved the salad and the dressing they used, the chicken, garlic sauce and jalapeño hummus (which you can upgrade to for a $1.50) take the show, I got lime cilantro for my chicken and it was so juicy. Really amazing food and great people. 10/10 ps don't skip out on dessert it's made fresh in house ! read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Homemade Baklava walnuts & dates and baklava Pistachio - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

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While visiting friends in Jurupa Valley, we discovered Sam's Pita and Kabob through Yelp with an impressive 4.9 stars rating. Eager to experience what made this establishment so highly rated, we decided to give it a try. Upon arriving, we were promptly seated in the spacious dining area. The staff quickly provided menus and water, setting a positive tone for our meal. After reviewing the menu, we decided to order the following dishes: Family Size Kabab Tray ($72.99) - This tray includes 4 chicken, 2 Kefta, and 2 lamb kebab skewers, as recommended by the owner. It comes with rice, hummus, salad, pita bread, Tzatziki, and garlic dips, comfortably serving 4-5 people. The lamb kebabs were delicious, especially when paired with the dipping sauces and homemade chili sauce. All the kebabs were cooked to perfection without any charring. The chili sauce is a must-try for spicy food lovers, enhancing the flavors of both the meat and rice. The Tzatziki and garlic sauces were outstanding, complementing the meat and pita bread along with the hummus. Lentil Soup ($6.99) - This soup was one of the best lentil soups I've ever had. It had a perfect consistency--not too pasty--leaving you wanting a second serving. Baklava Pistachio ($3.99) - The texture and taste were nice, making for a good dessert option. Baklava Walnut and Dates ($3.99) - This dessert was decent, albeit a bit too sweet for my taste. Italian Cream Cake ($8.99) - This cake was quite good, offering a unique dessert experience beyond the usual tiramisu. Turkish Coffee - Served in a specialized small cup, this coffee was very interesting and paired well with the sweets. The service was excellent, with the owners and servers being very friendly and welcoming. We had a great conversation with the owner, who is extremely hospitable. The family, originally from Lebanon, used to own an American restaurant there before starting this kabob restaurant in America. This is a 100% legit and tasty choice for kabobs. We are definitely coming back and will be recommending Sam's Pita and Kabob to our friends. The combination of exceptional food and outstanding service truly justifies the high rating. read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Family Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

This restaurant has been our best Mediterranean restaurant. Our dished were very tasty. Salad were very fresh. Many desserts to choose from plus tea and coffee. Better taste than some of the fancy restaurants we visited. read more

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Found this location through Yelp on my way to an event in Riverside. We dined in. I ordered chili mango and a cilantro lime chicken plate. It was so delicious!!! Husband ordered the chimichurri steak. We also ordered dessert, it was amazing. Never had anything like it. Im sad there is no location close to our house because this location is almost 2 hours away from me. I dream of the delicious chicken. read more

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Fast service- sit down and within 10-15 mins you have your food This is a fusion style restaurant Salsas: pretty disappointing except for 1 which was okay, I believe it was the cilantro one( shown in my plate) 1 salsa was just not very fit for this food, and another salsa had buffalo sauce/vinegar which Doesn't go w this food, of course I guess some people request for them, I requested them to try, and yes they're salsas as in the Mexican stuff Hummus: doesn't taste very flavorful, was a bit bland, even with oil(didn't request oil) Tsasiki sauce: generic recipe, nothing unique Garlic sauce: very good, easy to eat because not strong Tabbouleh: very good, normal salad is okay Portions: paid $28 for 3 piece kebab, not very big, possibly 12oz meat, I've gone to other places where it's closer to 18oz(yes after cooked) for same price Dish portion: it's good how it's served with the sides, Overall more of a 3.5/5. I would come again if I was in the area but would prefer trying a new place read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Chicken Kabab Plate Lamb Kefta Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

From the outside, the place looks unassuming but inside it is very clean and and very comfortable. The food was delicious and fresh. We had the kefta kabob and the schwarma plates both were great. The mint lemonade was fantastic! This place is a gem. Thank you Sam's! read more

2nd time coming to this place, good service and good portions. The plate came with pita bread and hummus. read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - shrimp kabab plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

A year later... Still great food, but this time I was even intrigued by the amazing atmosphere. Lovely regional music! I'm sorry I don't go back often enough to support this wonderful place. TRY IT, you'll love it, and them! read more

First off shout out to the best server ever LULU!!! I was referred to this spot by a friend who lives really close. She couldn't stop talking about the food and the service, so me and the Mr decided to give it a try. Let's just say we were not disappointed. The minute we walked in we were greeted and shown to our seats. That's when we met LULU who gave us not only a food lesson but a small history lesson on her and her family. Immediately you feel welcomed and appreciated. The ambiance is nice and cozy with nice pictures on the walls. Now lets talk about the food. They give you plenty of it. There is definitely enough to have leftovers for the next day. LULU hooked me up with the sauces so that I could see which one I like best instead of tossing my chicken in just one. My hubby and the chicken shawarma which was also delicious and he kept dipping in my sauces. This is a quaint family owned business in Riverside, so if you are visiting this area and love middle eastern/Mediterranean food please look them up and give them a try read more

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First time! Drove from South Corona to Sam's because of their great reviews. It did not disappoint! I was greeted by a nice gentleman. I asked if they could accommodate me ordering a kefta wrap gyro style in a pita to go! He said yes they could. Very delicious! Of course I also ordered their hummus to try because, well, you always have to try the hummus!! Excellent! I'm thinking the red sauce on top is perhaps a paprika/red pepper infused olive oil. Great flavor! Got sides of their garlic sauce and tzatziki. Both great! They were fast in fresh preparation. I will definitely be back with my husband to dine-in. He will love it! Next, the shawarma plate! Give Sam's a try, it's delicious food. read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Kefta beef Wrap and Homemade Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

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Went here with a group of 8 others. Food was on point. Service was quick and impressive. We ordered 2 of the family style platters and some fries. Thought we would have a lot left over when it cane out but food was so good everyone kept eating. read more

Service was Great !! Food is Amazing !! Ambiance was awesome !! Once we came in we were greeted and seated Clean Friendly and family owned read more

Sam's Pita and Kabab - Chicken & Lamb kefta plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Riverside, California

YUMYUM!! Idk how I've not been here before but am so happy I found it now! Hubby and I stopped in for some food and we were both so happy with everything we got! I also wanted to try the Turkish coffee (my first time having it!) and it was so delicious! Next time I will wait for dessert to order it ha! Also the mint tea was delicious and the perfect drink with dinner. Definitely will be back soon! Service was excellent read more

My group were seated immediately and drinks promptly arrived. The mint lemonade was amazing, so was the strawberry lemonade. The group ordered a lot of fantastic dishes. Everyone raved about their meals. The soup was a big hit. The mixed kebab plates were a lot of very tasty food along with rice, hummus, and a perfectly seasoned salad. I had the falafel plate and my partner had the 2 kebab plate with the cilantro and jalapeno sauce on the chicken and the beef came without any sauce. We had an appetizer of the garlic and cilantro potato slices. Those were sooooo good My falafel was cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside and moist inside. My friends had the pistachio baklava and were raving on the taste and consistency. We definitely will be back. read more

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I love anything pita!! The pita and naan (different country I know) are such a different flavor and feel than this American (proud of it) girl had for most of my life that I am reveling in all of the different cuisines. Kabobs are the same way. I always ate my meat in slab form unless it was a stew. LOL. I am learning about the unique flavors of our other countries now that our restaurants are introducing them to our palates. It's unique and I am so glad I can pick a new restaurant and learn something about spices and marinating that I didn't know. Sam's is like that for me. I hope everyone gives it a try. Mine was delivered so I cannot comment on ambiance or service. read more

my favorite place to eat. they have everything that i love rice, veggies, good protein choices, and a good lemonade. i have been coming here for years so i'm surprised i haven't left a review yet. best little family owned spot. the food is always fresh and tasty. service goes above and beyond (i love to be helped by the woman i forgot her name but she is the sweetest). the ambiance is calm, clean, quiet, and welcoming. i have even seen people come to study here! they have music playing in the back but is it calming and never too loud. my go to order is garlic feta fries (the sauce that comes with it is garlicky and superrrrrr delicious) and a mint lemonade. the fries are perfectly seasoned and the flavors of the garlic and feta just blend so nicely. their sauce just puts the cherry on top. i could probably drink the sauce. their mint lemonade is so refreshing and strong you can tell it is made there and not from concentrate. it is so good that you drink some and even when the ice melts it is still delicious. they also put fresh mint in it which i love; i like the texture. i also ordered the creamy chicken with broccoli with a side of greek salad. it is served over rice and with pita bread. the sauce was good and creamy. the chicken was seasoned and cooked well and had a little char to it which i liked. i was torn between their creamy mushroom or creamy broccoli...you have to pick one or the other. but the server had let me know they can give me a side of mushroom so i can try it with both and they did! at no extra cost might i add. the salad was so fresh and crispy. cucumbers and tomatoes super fresh also i can tell they were cut just then (not soggy or dry). sauce was also delicious and the olives taste high quality. i love olives. i've also had their baklava before and it is so tasty and flaky. they also have a new dessert "knafeh pistachio cup" which i need to try! i didn't see it until i was on my way out but i think it is their take on the "dubai chocolate" style dessert. i will be back for sure!!! the price is very good for the amazing quality and generous quantity. and the meat is halal which is superior in quality and taste...and more expensive so i think it's awesome the plates are even cheaper in price than other places!! read more

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Went for Valentines Days with my family, and they had amazing food, everyone was so kind. Meat was cooked so tender, you really cannot go wrong with any plate. It's hard to find authentic cuisine will definitely be back with my family, Viva Palestina read more