Checked the place out based on Yelp reviews and was absolutely floored. Clean space, friendly…read morestaff, quick service, and excellent food! We ordered the half order falafel with hummus, mint lemonade, lamb kabob platter, and beef kabob platter. Everything but the salad came in large Texas style portions. I requested the beef be cooked to medium and the temperature was perfect. Tips: Substitute the tahini in the kabob platters for tzatziki and request garlic sauce on the side. The garlic sauce enhances the flavor of rice.

Food is very good, service not so good... I can tell people…read morecome for the food alone. The place is nice and has a nice layout. However, I'll think about coming here again because I didn't feel a good vibe with the service. We had to go look for someone to show us the table even though the place was empty for early lunch. Then, to get drinks or even the order was a problem. It took so much longer than usual. Our waitress was rude, and seemed bothered that we showed up. Then someone else came as the waitress and she was preoccupied with other tables and barely checked on us. A regular lunch which would've been one hour became almost two because of the lack of service. My friend had to stand and look for someone to give us a box to take out the good we couldn't eat because it was getting late and also to get the check because No one came in to check on us at all. It was almost like pulling teeth to get a regular service let alone good service. Again, the food was really good, and that alone was the only positive.

Tried out the mixed shawarma plate this time and as it was awesome as per usual. My boyfriend got…read morethe kafta plate and it was also excellent. Everything here is always delicious and a great portion size!

Okay, listen-this place is ridiculously good. Like, "I forgot I was in a mall" kind of good. I've…read moreeaten Mediterranean food in a lot of spots, but this might just be top-tier, "I'd fight someone for the last falafel" level delicious. So there I was, wandering the mall like a lost soul, stomach growling loud enough to scare small children. I couldn't decide what I wanted-then I saw this place glowing like an oasis in the desert of pretzel stands and smoothie shops. I figured, why not? and wow... best decision I made all day (and yes, that includes buying jeans that were not on sale). At first, the service was a little slow-two guys were deep in conversation, probably solving world peace or discussing hummus ratios-but once they came over, they were awesome. Pretty sure the owner even came out to check on us, which made me feel like royalty with a side of tzatziki. Long story short: food = incredible, service = redeemed, stomach = happy. This spot is now officially one of my go-tos.

food was delicious! my favorite was the shawarma, i got some zataar fries and a burger too…read more Shawarma was full of flavor and the burger has a special blend of spices that makes it unique! came here for the burger and staying for the shawarma 10/10 service was great, friendly and helpful :) definitely coming back

Stumbled upon this place by a chance. Turned to be not a bad choice…read more Service was fast, the owner was very friendly, prepared food himself. We ordered the kofta burger and shawarma. My son absolutely loved his burger. Good size, meet was just right. Shawarma was different from what I know shawarmas to be :) This was a texas version, wrapped in a tortilla wrap, not in pita. Nevertheless, it was tasty. As a side, we asked for the sweet potato fries, it was also very good. When leaving, I casually mentioned that I am yet to find a good falafel in Austin (after living in NYC and in Israel, I have high expectations). The owner asked me to wait few minutes, prepared fresh falafel for me and my son to try. It was very good. (He refused to take money for it). All-n-all, this is as good as it gets for the fast take out place. We will be back.

I have been coming to Leyla's cafe every week this school year. I have never been disappointed with…read moreany meal I have gotten there, even during lent when I was restricted to vegan options. The customer service is always amazing across all the employees, but especially the nice older guy. I have ordered their lamb gyros, which are always on point with huge servings. One of the few meals I actually like uncooked tomatoes in. The tzatziki sauce is so perky, it compliments the seasoning of the extremely flavorful and tender lamb perfectly. The Gyro Plate was one of the first "bigger" meals that I got. It tasted heavenly and was worth the extra price from the gyro wrap. It was my first experience with their hummus, which is some of the best I've ever had. I brought some home to my family because they sell tubs of hummus to go (for a similar price to what you could get at HEB, actually, and much better) and they ate it all within minutes. This has been a regular thing too. During lent I would order a lentil soup, pita, and falafel side that totaled at just under $6. This is an incredible price for how good it is. The falafels are genuinely the best falafels I have ever tried, crispy (but not hard) on the outside, and fluffy (not soggy) on the inside. Flavor was amazing. Just last week I ordered a lamb kebab plate. Folks, be prepared if you order this. This meal is HUGE. The lamb was heavenly, and I was really happy that they grilled the kebabs with some onions and peppers, really added flavor. The kebabs are made to order, so they're always fresh. Its worth the wait fellas. Come back and give this one a try if you're not rushed. Can I also mention they gave me a free soda on this one? What a nice restaurant! They're always quick except for kebabs (but give 'em the grace because its fresh cooking). 10/10 restaurant, give it a shot!

Leylas is becoming one of my favorite Mediterranean places in Austin! Food is always solid and the…read moreportions are amazing. Definitely recommend if you're in the cedar park area!

Love the food here and my favorites are the chicken shawarma and the Gyro over rice. Lots of flavor…read morein the dishes as well as plenty of rice and the salad with the white sauce is just amazing. I live in SA but drive there sometimes to eat because I haven't found anything close to their quality at home. I buy the white sauce to take home and it's so good. Love the fruit juices also. Great service and always clean inside the restaurant.

Been a happy customer for quite some time, but I am learning ordering delivery has become a bit hit…read moreor miss with them when selecting options and add ons, not sure they are reading the orders thoroughly. If you want add ons, it is probably best to go in to the store in person to verify. If you want fries, they don't stand up to delivery, even with priority service, the way they are packaged they end up steamed and soggy. The Chicken shawarma wrap was very good, even if the wrap a little soggy. The chicken shawarma over rice was very good, but missing some ingredients. Net net, save for the fries, very good food only marred by lack of attention at times.

The was best Persian cuisine in Austin! Very authentic!…read more I'm Persian (my dad's side) and grew up eating traditional meals. Oh, the nostalgia... so fulfilling to my soul, especially since my dad is no longer earth-side.

I was really excited to try this place out, as Persian food is one of my favorites and it's pretty…read moretough to find. I decided to order a mini Persian feast: the beef koobideh with rice, doogh yogurt drink, and a saffron ice cream for dessert. This was my first time trying beef koobideh, and unfortunately, this just didn't seem to be very good. The meat itself was okay, decently cooked, and topped with quite a lot of some spice that I can't quite put my finger on. It was okay. The rice though, that is what really disappointed me. Persian rice is usually amazing, but this really didn't seem traditional and it had a strange taste to it. It also came with onion and a grilled tomato, both solid additions. Good portion though. The doogh yogurt drink wasn't homemade like I had hoped, but in all honesty, it still really hit the spot on a hot Austin day. Reasonable price. The saffron rice was also fairly disappointing. Large white chunks (clotted cream maybe? But they were pretty tasteless), gritty texture, not much flavor. Just not really worth it. All in all, a bit of a disappointing dinner in Austin. I'll have to look for a different Persian spot next time I'm in the area.

I'd been wanting to check this place out for quite some time. There's another location in Round…read moreRock, but many reviewers said the original spot is much better, so we decided to start with the OG location. Parking is plentiful right in front of the restaurant. We came by on a Saturday around 1 PM, worried it might be packed, but it was actually pretty quiet. You can sit anywhere you like, grab a plate, and pay when you're done. The space is large and open, with three full rows of food and drinks plus a dedicated station for fruit and desserts. Everything was fresh, not overly salty, and there were plenty of options. My favorites were the hummus with eggplant (so flavorful with great texture), the salad and cucumber salad (fresh and refreshing), the dolma (perfectly done), gyro (tender and tasty), baked cauliflower (so good), fried chicken (juicy, crispy, and not salty), falafel (extra crunchy), and the lentil soup (simple but delicious). And don't miss their coffee at the checkout--it has a hint of warm spice and is the perfect finish after a meal. Surprisingly, I ended up loving the vegetable dishes even more than the meats. Overall, yes, $26 per person is on the higher side (what doesn't cost these days, right?!), but it's a great spot to try a variety of Mediterranean dishes that are fresh, simply seasoned, and let the ingredients shine--perfect whether you're new to the cuisine or just want a bit of everything.

Thanksgiving came around and we had zero desire to cook or clean. Our "plan" (and I use that word…read moreloosely) was Golden Corral. We figured if we got there early, we'd beat the crowd. Cute of us, honestly. We pulled up and that parking lot looked like Beyoncé was performing. Cars everywhere: on the grass, on the curbs, people creating their own imaginary parking spaces. People circling like it was Black Friday. Absolutely not. We left with no backup plan and even less hope. Pulled up Yelp and I remembered that Dimassi's buffet had been on my radar for months, but was it open? Called them up and CHA-CHING!!! Money! They were open, guys. That phone call felt like hitting the lottery. Thanksgiving was saved. We arrived and Dimassi's was calm, clean, and the buffet bar was fully stocked with hot food fresh out of the kitchen. They had your Mediterranean favorites: dips, salads, gyro meat, dolma, chicken kabobs, saffron rice, the good garlicky toum, warm potatoes, fresh pita, everything. They even prepared a turkey for patrons who wanted some. Wow. They understood the assignment. Now a couple things could be tweaked. I like my baba ganoush served warm...and maybe they could have had some lamb options? But, honestly? For a buffet on Thanksgiving at $23 a person ($9 for the 3 yr old with us), they delivered HARD. Dimassi's didn't just feed us...they rescued us from the Golden Corral Hunger Games. Thank you for being open. Thank you for coming through in the clutch. You saved Thanksgiving.