Tried this place for the first time yesterday and really enjoyed it. I live really close and have…read morepassed by many times and would always say I'll check it out and glad I finally did. The owner greeted me and was really kind. I ordered the spicy hummus, gyro wrap, and chicken kebab salad. It was all very flavorful. The tzatziki sauce was like no other and had a familiar taste I couldn't really hone in on what it was. I wish I grabbed more for my gyro because it was a pretty good size and was packed with meat. I've had many gyros in my day and I can say this one was well sized and also well priced for what you get. My wife's chicken kebab salad was also a hit. Not only was her chicken kebab very flavorful with Lebanese spices but the salad dressing it came with was also a very flavorful herby vinaigrette. I noticed there wasn't anybody inside the restaurant but it was also late. I also happened to notice that they had a lot of takeout orders ready to go. That tells me that this place is a real hit and many people come here for the cuisine. All in all, my wife loved the food and we will be returning again. I can see us getting food here more often.

This place has literally been down the street from me forever and I finally walked through the door…read moreand honestly, why did I wait so long? They have real shish kebabs with several protein options, and we went all in on the family platter. Yes, it's a little on the pricier side, but the flavors are absolutely there and it felt worth it. My one suggestion would be to ease up a little on the sauce portions. I'd love to have both hummus and sauce with the platter instead of just one giant bowl of one or the other. The rice and salad were tasty, the pita was fresh, and we'll definitely be back.

Really good food, always fresh and made on time. Employees…read moreare polite and helpful. I would definitely recommend.

The staff is very nice, the service is good, but the food was the reason for 3 stars instead of 4…read morestars. The location is north Vista, in a small strip mall, with horrible parking and a designed flawed driveway. The ambiance is ok, it is clean and nice. We ordered a mix of things. The hummus was good. The chicken pita sandwich and fries were very soggy when I got home to eat them. The pita was falling apart, the chicken was good, but the sandwich had ingredients that are not normally on the chicken pita's at other places. The sandwich was ok, and maybe if I try it at the restaurant, fresh it would be better. The salad with chicken was ok, but the chicken was overdone. The gyro, rice, pita plate was ok. The baklava seemed to be a little burnt on the bottom but it had a good flavor. Maybe it was just a bad night for the food that we got or it sat too long steaming in the to go containers. We picked it because of all the good reviews and high rating. I posted some pics for you to check out.

Food was AMAZING! The atmosphere was such a vibe, and the restaurant was super clean. I got…read moremultiple combo one with chicken shawarma, lamb kebab, and kefta, and everything was delicious. The falafel was especially good so fresh and The employees were super helpful and friendly, too. And the baklava was SO good! Definitely a 10/10. Highly recommend!

i was so excited to get my regular order, a cauliflower wrap with baba gannoush instead of hummus-…read morei have a chickpea allergy, so can't have hummus or falafel. unfortunately the cashier today was very confident that the baba also has chickpeas. (most don't, but i always ask). unless they recently changed the recipe, someone gave me misinformation- which is always scary with an allergy.

Food was excellent. And service was good…read more also very professional service really enjoyed it.

I wanted to again express my delight in finding this authentic Mediterranean type food restaurant…read moreAria! The food always comes out hot and has amazing taste!!! It's big enough to accommodate large groups for a birthday celebration or intimate enough for a special date night or rendezvous! The service is also very good and the price is more than reasonable. The portions are huge so sharing is possible or maybe another meal the next day. The food is so fresh and the gyros is the best I've ever tasted! I've tried many of their plates and haven't been disappointed with any of them. Don't miss this place! It's really really good!!

Amazing food, great service. Their chicken lemon soup is delicious! I usually order the chicken…read morekabob plate and it's very flavorful. More than enough food. If the weather is nice, I recommend sitting outside. Shaks is a solid choice in downtown Vista. You can't go wrong.

Had to try the strawberry and Dubai chocolate waffles they only have available during the…read morestrawberry festival. My friends waited a whole year hyping them up and they were worth it. We did order some additional foods to share along with the waffles like the shaks fries and the muhammara which were fantastic. But the waffles. Those waffles changed my life. The drinks were good too, obviously we went for the spritz available for the strawberry festival and it was light and refreshing. We sat outside, as we had my friend's dog with us and it wasn't too bad, the weather was nice and there was a lot of space. They even brought a dog bowl for us.

Across the franchise, I always regularly return to (and recommend) this location specifically…read morebecause of the spirit of excellence Erika embodies in her service. She fosters an incredibly welcoming atmosphere, is highly attentive to detail, and goes above and beyond for her customers.

Great food! Erika is the best server - super attentive and remembers your order if you are a…read morefrequent diner. Love the service, thanks Erika!

Food is amazing and ambiance is excellent…read more Our server Mary was amazing. Two thumbs up for Bistro kabob :-))))

We finally tried this place and it did not disappoint! We ordered the chicken tikka masala, the…read morekabob platter, and baklava for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and the portions were generous. The restaurant itself is elegant, clean, and very spacious. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Plenty of parking.

The food is Spanish style, lots of tapas and some bigger plates too. Really enjoyed the pan con…read moretamate with Iberico, the bread and olives, and the bunuelos (like light churros - never had anything like it, get it with ice cream). Also had the gambas (shrimp) and my feeling is this dish tastes the same no matter where you get it. It's spicy oil but there's no flavor (garlic, salt), just spicy oil lightly flavored by the shrimp but nothing special, imho, that you couldn't make at home or get anywhere else. Also had the migas y setas (mushroom with egg), it was good but the mushrooms themselves needed salt. The bread crumb bits had salt but it wasn't enough. Mushrooms, eggs and pita toes are three foods that need salt, period. I would definitely eat here again, the food was good, service was good, the vibe and ambiance was good. Great for a date night or just dinner with friends. Not really recommended for people with little kids (although they don't discriminate, it's just not that kind of place).

Reservations are highly recommended. I came here with a girlfriend on a Monday. Their website…read moreencourages making a reservation, and I'm so glad I did. They were busy on a Monday evening, and they're only open from 5-9 PM daily. The food was fantastic, and so was the setting. It has a cozy yet sophisticated vibe. Think of going to your friend's home who has great taste in décor, with a twist of flair. The warm amber lighting really sets a comfortable tone. For dinner, we ordered the following: Sashimi Mediterráneo: Melt in your mouth delicious. Chicken Paillard: Perfectly lemony and beautifully roasted. The salad was fresh and paired really well with the chicken. I loved the blistered capers. They went great with both the sashimi and the chicken. Dessert: Basque Cake: A soft, multi textured, biscuity French Spanish cake with vanilla pastry cream and sweet cherries. The pastry cream is baked in perfectly. It has an almost creamy cheesecake like texture, and paired with the vanilla ice cream, it was amazing. My girlfriend and I just wished there was a little more ice cream. It would have balanced the dessert even better. I'm definitely coming here again and again! I want to try their Patatas Bravas, Paella & Kabocha Soup, but I also want to get what I've ordered. What a predicament.

This food is real food, and it's effin delicious real food. And I'm not sure what's more real and…read moregreat, the food or the service. Because everyone there is so kind and happy to serve this amazing food. Awesome. Awesomeness. Aermazebahllz.

This was my first time visiting a CAVA restaurant. While the employees were very nice and helpful,…read morethe restaurant itself was SO dirty. Every single unoccupied table had grime, leftover food, cup rings, or crumbs on it. We couldn't find one clean table, and the floors were just as bad. We finally decided to eat outside, only to find the same situation there. Honestly, it was so unappetizing that I'm not sure I'd go back to CAVA again. I completely understand that restaurants get busy, and maybe there had been a big rush before we arrived. But there wasn't even a line when we ordered, and at some point the staff needs to be paying attention to the cleanliness of the dining area. Good food and friendly service matter, but so does the environment you're eating in. No matter how good the food is, it's hard to enjoy it when the entire restaurant feels dirty.

Three of us Visiting from SF and WE Love this restaurant!!! Best Mediterranean place in Carlsbad…read more Open concept seating, looking into the street life. Beautiful wooden table with high chairs, clean and love the decorations. Best part is how incredible the Food was!!! The lady who served us was cheerful and very nice as well which is a plus! We ordered chicken shawarma plate, beef shawarma plate and Falafel plate. The sides are hummus, big refreshing salad, grilled tomato, tzatziki, pita and jalapeño pepper. All had similar plating and wow our eyes lit up when we saw our food!!! The portions are big and the flavors were just delicious! The chicken and beef were full of flavors hitting your senses from left to right. The falafel was soft in the inside and crunchy in the outside. It was flavorful and aromatic. I felt like we were having a contest eating our food because that's how good it was. Really it was that good! All the sides were just refreshing and added more delight to your senses. This place is a hidden gem and if your visiting Carlsbad village are looking for a real good authentic Mediterranean food, this is the place to be!!! Trust me, you will not regret it.

Been here a few times now and the overall experiences have been very good!…read more Food is fresh and tasty (though a touch pricey relative to portions). Handmade pita are sooo good, well-seasoned kabobs, good shawarma, and nice salads. The service has been really good as well - food servers/cashiers have been friendly and helpful. Spacious restaurant with ample seating...community table toward the front of the restaurant, stool seating facing outside (onto the street), regular tables inside...and nice space to sit outdoors. Will definitely come back - one of the better Mediterranean food spots I've tried in the North County area.