The food was food, friendly staff and great service! Great spot to bring kids for a meal.

My new after gym spot. Everything is fire I had the chicken kabob plate. Chicken was juicy. Vegetables grilled to perfection. Chefs kiss read more

I love TKS! It's I love the little plaza the shop is in, there's a lot of good eats all in this same plaza! I usually order a wrap, but today I felt like a plate and customized a steak plate with salad and pita bread. Ordering off the self service computer is super easy; it clearly lists all the options and prices. Water cups are right next to the computer. You order and just wait for your name to be called. Lunch time was super busy but I only waited about 10 mins for my food to be ready. The steak pieces on the kebab were super tender and juicy! There are three sauces available next to the drinks machine and they are all delicious. I'm super addicted to their yogurt sauce. It's creamy and pairs well with the salad, pita and meats. If you want a nice spicy kick, try the green sauce! It's cilantro jalapeño and adds a nice flavor which also pairs well with the white yogurt sauce. Store is clean, and service is fast and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Chicken was quite dry, that's unfortunately what I remember. I don't eat sauces so I hope my meat is juicy and/or tender, just not dry. Shop was good size, plenty of seating, large parking lot, in between Descanso and Shabu restaurants. Rewards program is good but ordering at the kiosk was ok. I think when it's not busy, maybe not offer it, just an idea. People dine in so they can talk to other people, not press buttons on a screen. Only a couple of customers came in to order the half hour I was there so not much of a crowd during dinner on a Sunday. Average noise. read more

The Kebab Shop - Combo plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Clean fresh yummmyyyyyy! Friendly staff, amazing sauces, which are optional, chicken skewers were do flavorful! Picky eaters approved! Sorry didn't take food photo, because we devoured it read more

The Kebab Shop - Two spicy, two not spicy - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great and fresh taste! I ordered a Chicken protein bowl and at the first bite I knew it was going to be my favorite to go restaurant!! Thank you Kebab Shop you won a lifetime customer!! And just when I thought my Greek Kitchen and Pitta Hut were unbeatable there were you with your yummy food!! read more

I went to go catch a movie nearby, but I needed to eat lunch first. I don't go to Orange County a whole lot, but I know The Kebab Shop has several locations in Orange County. I had been to 5 other Kebab Shop locations and wanted to see how this one compared to the others. So far, this is looking like one of the better locations, although I'm sure the free premium toppings on wraps and bowls is a pretty big factor here in the compare and contrast. If you're not sure what the last sentence means, the backstory is that The Kebab Shop recently celebrated opening their 50th location around April 2025, and they have since celebrated by offering free premium toppings on bowls and wraps. I thought the offer would only last for a month, but they've since extended it such that it was still valid even on my visit to this Costa Mesa location! This Kebab Shop is located in the Shops at Mesa Verde on the southwest corner of Adams and Harbor. It's about 2 blocks south of the 405 freeway. CVS and Vons are the anchor stores here, but The Kebab Shop is on the opposite end of the parking lot, closer to Adams. Look for a fountain with some umbrellas covering tables and chairs. That's where The Kebab Shop is. They have two sets of front doors, indicative of the ample indoor dining area, which consists of three long community tables and a handful of other tables by the walls. And if you prefer outdoor dining, there are also some tables with umbrellas around a fountain just outside the front door. The front counter is to the left as you enter the shop. Even though there were no other customers in line, an employee (Velinda?) told me she'd be with me in a minute. It was probably closer to two before she was able to take my order. They do have an order tablet on the right side of the counter, but I chose to wait since the tablets can be a little cumbersome to use, especially if you're fickle with your order. After studying the menu for a bit, I decided on a Grains Bowl with Grilled Chicken Shawarma, a new protein offered at The Kebab Shop that doesn't incur an upcharge, which I very much appreciate. Now gone are the days when I will have to pay an additional ~$2 just for a chicken not named carved chicken, and the grilled chicken upgrade isn't even that much of an upgrade in my opinion. For my bowl, I went half and half on the base: truffle brown rice and fries. *Hot tip alert* the fries are normally a $1 upcharge if selected as a topping, but you don't get charged when you choose fries as a base! However, Velinda mentioned that I can't get saffron rice as a topping if I chose truffle brown rice as a base. Not totally sure I understand the logic, but oh well, I'd prefer truffle brown rice over the saffron anyhow. After placing my order, I went over to the sauce station to get one of each of their sauces so I could do my usual thing and take a photo of the sauces arranged like a traffic light. Unfortunately, there couldn't be a red light in this situation because it would have looked nasty! Like bloody nasty! That's because when I depressed the pump of the Fire Chili sauce, it came out all liquid-y, unlike the OG Yogurt and Cilantro Jalapeno sauces. The red sauce also came out with so much force that some ended up on my hand as if I got into a knife fight with someone. I needed a handful of napkins to clean up the mess, both on the sauce counter and my hand. It took about 5-6 minutes before my name was called, and I appreciate how the male employee who handed me my bowl gave me a smile, which should be a standard, though they do forget from time to time, understandably. I've ordered this bowl, or at least a similar one, several times, and this one was almost up to par with what I've had before. I say almost because I didn't feel like the flavor came out as strong in this bowl. In fact, there was more flavor in the olives than there were in everything else combined! That includes the OG and Cilantro Jalapeno sauces as well! Perhaps that bloody Chili sauce was indicative of how muted the other sauces were; I probably could have used double the amount of sauces I got, but I can't fathom how much fuller I would have been just to get the desired amount of flavor for my taste buds! I also thought some pieces of the grilled chicken shawarma were a little burnt, but not terribly bad. I do appreciate how they gave an abundance of fries as part of my base! They always go well with the rest of my bowl. I haven't been the biggest fan of The Kebab Shop, especially given that I've never given 5 stars to any of their locations before, but they've gotten close as of late, though maybe not *that* close at this location with all the shortcomings I've mentioned in this review. Nevertheless, it's a good solid spot for Mediterranean eats, and I do recommend trying their wraps/bowls, especially while the premium toppings are still complimentary! I don't recommend, however, snoozing on their sauces because if you do, you'll definitely lose! read more

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I've been to multiple TKS throughout soCal and from my experience all the food is consistently good. This location stands out due to it being low key not too busy plus I got great service. If you're lucky enough to have your order taken by Ricky who provided great customer service from the get go you just might score some food on the house if you dine in and be respectful... after all they are handling food. read more

The Kebab Shop - Spicy Chicken GREENS BOWL - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Thanks Ricky - bowls were per usual. I don't understand how they get better and better each time

I ordered takeout from here twice and got the saffron Caesar crunch both times once with regular chicken and the other with the saffron chicken. They were both amazing. I usually hate chicken breast with a passion but they managed to cook them perfectly both times and they have a nice charred taste to them. I feel like it's incredibly rare to get a chicken kebab that isn't dry so I will keep coming back! read more

First time here, and will forsure be coming back! Carlos, Olga, and Ricky were all super helpful. Food was super yummy read more

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Joe and Ricky very helpful and kind. My rewards was not showing up and they helped look me up.

Excellent service and always delicious! I really like the wraps! The ingredients are fresh and the white yogurt sauce is bomb

I came today with my family for the first time and Carlos and Ricky both were very knowledgeable on the menu. They explained to me how it worked and suggested different dishes on the menu. My family of four really enjoyed dinner today. We will definitely be back. thank you Carlos and Ricky for the amazing customer service to my family and I. read more

this place is great! man customizable options. if you want a quick healthier meal in pinch i'd recommend it

The service was good nothing wrong it I was greeted when I walked it was very welcoming. The food tasted good there was nothing wrong there the only problem I had was the lack of meat I ordered a lamb and beef wrap and there was one thin slice pretty much the entire wrap you could only see the veggies. For the price I would except more meat my wrap was pretty much a veggie wrap. read more

I wish I would have never found this place cause I'm hooked! Their grilled wraps are the best thing ever invented. I wouldn't even call it a wrap it's more like a Mediterranean version of a Cali burrito. It' always fresh and made to order. Love that you don't have to beg for sauces and can just help yourself. My favorite is the OG sauce then the Dill. Staff is always friendly every time I come. If I could give 10 stars I would. read more

Stopped by this Mediterranean spot and was pleasantly surprised right from the start. The inside was clean, bright, and had plenty of seating, so you're not crammed up next to anyone. Ordering was done through a kiosk, which was quick and easy, and someone even came over to walk me through the options -- big points for service. I built my bowl with half saffron rice, half mixed greens, mixed meats (which ended up being lamb and chicken), added falafel, skipped the olives, and went with pickled red onions, cucumber and tomato, tzatziki sauce, hummus, plus hot sauce and citrus vinaigrette on the side. Everything came out super fast, which was a nice bonus. We didn't end up getting the extra sauces on the side like we planned, but it wasn't the end of the world. Flavor-wise, I really enjoyed the bowl. Everything worked well together -- the meats were seasoned nicely, the pickled onions added a nice tang, and the greens and rice made it feel balanced. The falafel was delicious, crispy outside and soft inside, though they were definitely on the smaller side. My only complaint was the amount of sauce. There was a lot of it, and the garlic flavor really took over the whole bowl. I love garlic, but it didn't need to be the main character here -- all the other components were strong enough to hold their own. Next time, I'll definitely ask for all sauces on the side so I can control the flavor balance a bit more. That being said, I'd happily come back -- good food, great service, and a comfortable spot to sit and eat. read more

Part of the Vons and CVS shopping center with Mendocino Farms on the corner. Kids eat free on weekends as long as you buy an adult meal with drink, and that deal got us to go. Fast and friendly service in a casual atmosphere. We called in our order and picked it up. It was ready on time. If not, order at the register and wait. Both adult and kid option come with choice of meat. We got San Diego wrap with gyro for adult and chicken with fries and saffron rice for kid (kids meal also comes with choice of sides and a drink). Be sure to get the green and white sauce, and note red sauce is hot! The savings made this an affordable meal at just over $20 as of Feb 2025. Food was great, too! read more

The Kebab Shop - Kids meal chicken, fries, and saffron rice all mixed up with green and white sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Great customer service and food was excellent! I took my fam, with two littles, and they were very accommodating

Better than cava forreal. A little pricey but portions are huge. Josiah was very helpful and attentive. Promote him. Restaurant is super clean too. read more

This place has been our "go-to" for a while. Great service from Carlos, Ricky, and Nathan. Food was fantastic and great portions. Will definitely be visiting again soon. A+ read more

The Kebab Shop - Wraps, plates, and pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Food was fine. But lousy service. No one at the cash register. I've never been in this place before, but I was told that I have to order through a kiosk. Total bullshit. To add insult to the injury, it suggested I leave a tip. A tip for whom? Pay a human being to take my order and I might come back. read more

Super solid spot. Food was fresh, clean, and came out quick. Portions hit just right. Carlos, Ricky, and Austin were all super friendly--great energy, made it an easy experience. Definitely coming back. read more

This location was a great!! Excellent service provided by Carlos, Ricky and Olga. My son and I come here every weekend and the staff always welcome us with a big smile and great service on top of their quality in the food. read more

Shout-out to Ricky, Agustin, and Carlos! They really went out of their way helping us with all our questions about the food and how the portion sizes would be for our kids. The dining area was clean and had good music playing. We will be back for sure! read more

Food is amazing! Carlos made the experience that much better with the Great customer service! I definitely recommend this place!!

Amazing food and great service every time. Gotta have the cilantro sauce! Can't go wrong with the chicken shawarma.

Great food, service is always good. Food tastes delicious, has great flavors and feels so healthy. Steak kabob is my favorite. I'm a regular at The Kebab Shop! read more

The Kebab Shop is hands down one of our favorites when we have Mediterranean cravings. The food is always fresh, full of so much flavor, and delicious. Amazing customer service too -- huge shoutout to Miguel for always taking great care of us. Highly recommend! read more

This place is my new favorite spot. The quality is noticeable and so good. Ricky and Austin hooked it up with the great service read more

The Kebab Shop - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love me some Mediterranean food. Ordered the carved lamb plate with truffle brown rice and steamed veggies. Their yogurt is an absolute must to add! Service was amazingly fast and the cashier was super kind and gave me a drink on the house. Inside was very clean and spacious with plenty of room for seating and a sauce bar for different sauces. Great place for lunch! read more

The Kebab Shop - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The location is is clean and nice but I did place an online order for pickup. The service was friendly and quick. Plate was ready to go am early too. The food tasted great chicken just wish it was more chicken than Greek salad. read more

The Kebab Shop - Hummus and pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Really good food! I get the San Diego wrap with the fries and feta inside. And the pita chips are awesome.

I hate when I walk into a place and the employees are cleaning everything up for closing. I was here 50 minutes before closing and they already had everything cleaned up and put away. No meat in the grill look like they were all ready to go home. Feel like I wouldn't want the old food they have sitting around anyway I was really hoping to try this place but when it's empty and they're already pretty much done for the day I don't feel like giving them my business bad energy. Just make your closing time 7 PM so your employees can go home early. They don't wanna be there anyway. read more

Food was deliciousThe staff was very helpful. Definitely coming back. Chicken kebabs are delicious read more

Great spot. Amazing garlic yogurt sauce that goes great with everything. Always clean delicious and friendly. Big thanks to Ricky, Nathan, and Carlos! See you again soon. read more

Great customer service and food. Love coming here for their consistent service. Chefs are super friendly.

Love coming to the Kebab Shop. Service is fast and food is always is so yummy! the shop is nice and clean, too!

I've been coming to the Costa Mesa location for a little over 3 years, and service and the food has always been outstanding. The most recent experience probably the best, Ricky was extremely polite and super personable. He definitely made the lunch break for me read more