Some restaurants feed you. Tripoli's transports you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment you walk in, the space does something to you -- warm lighting, tufted banquettes, burgundy velvet chairs with gold legs, and a ceiling panel with intricate geometric lattice work straight out of a Moroccan riad.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It doesn't feel like a strip mall restaurant. It feels intentional.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pastry case alone deserves its own review. Piped butter cookies, rose-dotted squares dusted with cardamom, delicate filled rolls -- it's the kind of display that makes you order dessert before you've even sat down. And then the food. The chicken shawarma bowl is not playing around -- seasoned chicken, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, creamy garlic sauce over a bed of greens, finished with cracked pepper. Every bite is layered and bold. The kind of meal that makes you pause mid-fork and just appreciate it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What sets Tripoli's apart isn't just the food or the ambiance. It's that the whole experience feels curated. Like someone who actually loves this culture built this place and meant every single detail.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] San Antonio has been sleeping on this gem. Wake up!! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is very nicely decorated, good ambiance, good seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was slow but they are minimally staffed, so come with patience! Food was really good, we both got bowls and took 1/2 home. Good flavor to the food and the pita bread is nothing special, just pita bread but still good, it comes with 4 quarters. We also had the Za'taar wings for an appetizer. They were good and freshly cooked, it comes with 6. A little sweet. We also got dessert to go and the portion is small but hopefully flavor makes up for size. Over all I would return to try other plates. read more

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It's been a while since we've dined in, but we came for Valentine's Day and we're so excited to see the upgraded menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is elegant yet cozy and the staff are always so friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried the mixed grill and it's more than enough for 2 people. Also, zaatar wings are the purrfect sweet and crispy!! Everything is fresh, packed with flavor and indisputable. Wow. We love this place!! read more

Tripoli's - SAHTEIN MIXED GRILL - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I don't have much to compare the food at Tripoli's to as I have not had much Middle Eastern food, but I did love the dish that I ordered. I had a Tunisian chicken rice bowl. All of the ingredients were fresh, flavorful, and abundant in my bowl. The aïoli sauce on top truly completed the dish. We had good service but when we visited, there was only one other table so our weight was short. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area is clean and beautiful. It's very appealing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I look forward to trying Tripoli's again and branching out and try new dishes. read more

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3.5 Made a reservation ahead of time and met a group of our friends here for dinner. Nice modern clean establishment located in a strip mall, where parking can get quite busy. Menu had some interesting tasty dishes that were very reasonable. Note that it is a dry establishment where no alcohol is served. Service was very slow- It took awhile for our server to greet us (he did apologize) and take our drink and food orders. Food took a bit long to come out of the kitchen, as well as flagging someone down to pay our bill. My mocktail- oum kalthoum- quite floral in flavor with heavy notes of rose. Refreshing, but don't think I would order it again. My dinner- Tunisian chicken rice bowl sans rice, lettuce instead. Chicken was tasty and had a slight kick, but the bowl lacked the grilled veggies that I had hoped for. So, I ordered Arabic salata which was an extra $7.50 for diced cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes. Beef kofta kebab plate- per my hubby- great flavors, beef juicy. Portion size could be a little bigger. Great ambience, tasty food, service slow. Military discount offered. read more

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I really enjoyed this place. Food was great. Our waitress was excellent. They have many options on their menu. They also have baked goods, coffee and tea. We went for lunch, but I want to return for just a hot beverage and a baked good one day. For lunch, I had the chickpea salad with the zaatar manakeesh. This is a cheese flatbread with zaatar spices. The chickpea salad is a good portion for being the half portion. It comes on a bed of arugula with chickpeas, red peppers, and feta. It is topped with a lemon herb vinaigrette. For dessert I had a small pastry with date. I don't remember what it was called, but it is one of their baked items. It reminded me of a fig newton. I did try their rose tea. I love rose flavored drinks. It was good, but a bit sweet for my liking. The restaurant is very pretty and it has a good amount of seating. Parking is available on site we shared with the other businesses. read more

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Decided to stop in just to try out something different. We left satisfied, we asked the server to surprise us and he brought out Libyan couscous. My friend and I enjoyed it, I'd say it wasn't anything wildly flavorful per se but it was good. We ordered two pomegranate limonadas and they were incredibly sweet and I have a very big sweet tooth. Besides that our server was very nice and friendly, although slow at times. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was decorated very beautifully and had a slight upscale vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be returning simply to try their Lamburger which sounds absolutely delicious! I will update my review then! read more

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Recent visit to Tripoli's. It took 10 minutes to be visited by waitress when there was only ONE other table occupied; it felt awkward and we almost left. However, we started off with chickpea salad appetizer. It was good but there was way TOO MUCH lettuce cut in big strips. Dressing was very light. Ordered a Tunisian chicken schwarma; it was good but a bit spicy. The Tbahij (Libyan ratatouille) was delicious with eggplant and potatoes and other veggies. Asked the waitress if I could use the points I earned but she said she didn't know how. Interesting that I keep getting text messages about how many points I have earned. Oh well... (BTW, another patron commented on a bowl she ordered that lacked grilled vegetables ... just like one I received at an earlier time and in which I was chastised by the owner for not sending it back.) read more

Tripoli's - Couscous - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Wonderful restaurant. The service was a bit spotty but everyone was kind. The food was delicious, I only wished the falafel wasn't as dry. Presentation was phenomenal, especially the pot of tea!! Vegan-friendly restaurant, at least 4-5 options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not many people there on a Sunday night so it was quiet with a relaxing ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was great, restaurant was clean, well laid out and decorated nicely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For appetizers we had the Embattan, and honey wings both were very good. Had the Hyraimi, it was good as well but but pretty tangy and acidic. I'm not familiar with the dish so that may be how it's typically made. The shawarma rice bowl was delicious, the cheese and sauce were the cherry on top, highly recommend. read more

This restaurant is beautiful it would be a perfect setting to host a large group or party. The design is top notch. The food- fresh - flavorful and delicious! Our group had a great time and everyone loved their food. There are vegan options which were pointed out to me by the owner. This is a truly a family run business - show some love and give them a visit! read more

Food: 3/5 - wife and I stopped by to check the place out as we were in the mood for something middle eastern or Mediterranean cuisine. We got an order of falafel to share, wife got the chicken shawarma plate and I ordered the gyros. The falafels were tasty though we felt the chickpeas were grainy and dense. But flavor was good. You get 5 to an order. My gryo was tasty though I felt the tzatziki was more a labneh but still filling and good. My wife felt her chicken shawarma was too wet - almost like the chicken was cooked in a gravy instead of on a spit. Odd. She enjoyed the chicken but not something we would order again. Ambience: 3/5. Nice decor though the music needs to be not as loud. Clean and well decorated. Service: 3/5 the young man waiting on us was polite and checked up on us way too often. But - never asked if he could refill my wife's iced tea. Instead kept asking if he could get us anything else though the iced tea glass was clearly visible to anyone. All in all - was a decent experience but not likely to return. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is so nice inside and the employees were very friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I only ordered togo, but i hope to go back and have some Turkish coffee! I ordered a gyro wrap and fries. It was good, but different than what I am use to. There was veggies cooked with the gyro meat inside it so it didn't really have that cold sauce experience since that made everything hot. read more

10/10 on authentic Mediterranean food, top notch service and the most relaxing ambiance. I was blown away initially by the decor. The freshly made hummus, rice bowls and lattes were all delicious and well crafted. The owner and our server Mars were extremely professional and helpful by providing insight to the dishes served. If you're looking for authenticity, then you have found it. read more

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Not exactly what I expected. I was hesitant to go because I'm not a big Mediterranean food fan. However, the spices and the combination of flavors made this a wonderful opportunity to experience foreign fair but something that wasn't way over the top. Their coffee and drinks as well as desserts are to die for. read more

A friend recommended this place for the lamb burgers and they did not disappoint. The burger was cooked to perfection and paired well with the garlic aioli sauce. My daughter has the beef rice bowl and she loved it. It was filled with colorful vegetables to pair with the rice and beef. The waiter was very patient and thorough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating and decor is pleasant and great for a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I had a hard time walking out without calling for the manager or owner. I would like to start my post with the positive so here it goes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was great, everything from the decorative rugs, Arab writing on the wall, tagine pottery and brass crafts were perfectly displayed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The tabbouleh salad was very tasty, it had the right amount of ingredients making it pretty as well as colorful placed in the neat brass metal bowl. Now with the things that require immediate remedial attention: 1. The burger was overrated, overcooked and dry. 2. The chick pea salad lacked chick peas, dressing, onions and feta cheese. 3. The lamb Kofta plate was prepared right however, it was not enough meat for the price and the cream sauce tasted like straight butter with a hint of garlic. The pita bread was lukewarm and looked like it had been unwrapped, quartered and thrown in a microwave for 30 seconds prior to serving it. 4. Drinks Ordered: The Cafe' Arabia was very tasty BUT, I didn't get it until we were almost done with our meal. We ordered drinks when we were first seated so that was a big red flag. My wife also ordered the Moroccan mint teapot and she didn't get it until after I got my coffee. I told the barista/waiter to cancel it when I got my coffee but he said it was also ready for us and could put it in a to-go cup for her. That kind of defeated the whole experience of drinking tea while waiting for our meal. 5. The service was really slow. Took over 15 minutes to get our (tap) waters and 20 minutes for our food when we were the only ones in the restaurant until we had placed our order. 6. The waitress needs some serious people skills and bussing training to know how to serve food and drinks. She touched the tops of the glasses her fingers. She didn't greet us and practically dropped the plates on the table when she brought them out. To add insult to injury, she put the handheld pay device on the table without asking us if we wanted or needed anything else. My kids wanted to try out some desserts, so luckily for us, the nearby HEB has plenty to offer. I had high hopes for this place because of what the owner posted on Instagram and it is so close to our neighborhood. Guess we will have to continue driving further into the city to other Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern restaurants that have better food and service. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a cute little restaurant, with the best middle eastern decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loooove the brass light fixtures and the half both style table (if you have kids you know!)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] service was great, she continually checked to make sure we had refills and everything we needed. I always get the gyro platter my son who is 8 devoured my gyro meat. He's a picky eater so I was excited he ate it. Honestly one plate is enough for 2 people. Portions are huge! Turkish coffee was just what I needed to give me energy so smooth! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a cute date spot idea inside Alamo ranch area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Really good food! The service was wonderful and our server was sweet. They were our of cauliflower for my falafel bowl but replaced it with extra falafel which was fantastic! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Chill vibes and wonderful food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We had this catered at work and the food was good. Rice was plain, but overall everyone enjoyed their food. Customer service was nice and we didn't get to experience indoor dining, but the restaurant itself is nice. There rose drinks are also delicious. read more

Today, I didn't receive the usual service, but it wasn't bad. However, the music was a bit too loud for my liking, and I was hoping for a more relaxing dinner. One thing I can always count on is the food being delicious and fresh. The owner is consistently kind and welcoming, and my food came out promptly. I also enjoyed a glass of Moroccan mint tea, which was a lovely way to end my meal. This time, I tried the lamb kebab and the strawberry limonada, both of which I rate five out of five. As always, I will be returning! read more

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Picked this restaurant based on Yelp reviews and it was a winner. Welcoming and comfortable decor, suitable for casual dining, a date night, or a group dinner. The takeout seemed popular as well. Started with garlic hummus, a nice portion, and the warm fresh pitas were tasty. For the entree went with the chicken swarma plate with Mediterranean salad. The chicken was perfect, nicely seasoned, and not overcooked. Slightly disappointed at the vegetable portion, only had 1 slice of zucchini but the bell peppers were perfectly grilled. Service was good and drink refills were offered in a timely fashion. Looking forward to returning to try other menu items. read more

Tripoli's - Hummus garlic - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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It was so good I'm really contemplating eating there again for dinner. I feel like the staff is going to end up knowing me lol Let's start with service. The young lady who greeted me was very friendly and welcoming. My server, Justin, was personable and provided top tier customer service. He asked if this was my first visit which it was and he offered suggestions. I had the garlic hummus which was so good. The pita bread was warm and a perfect combo. I got a shredded lamb bowl for my entree. OMG...the flavor! It was so good. And surprisingly it warms up well too. I had my leftovers for lunch the next day. You can tell all the ingredients are super fresh. The place is super cute inside. I like the chairs and the chairs. They had a classiness to the establishment. They also have a cute coffee bar. I'd prefer a wine bar lol. This place is a hidden gem. I will definitely be back! read more

Tripoli's - Lamb Kofta Kebab Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Came here for lunch. One waiter, one barista, and a cook. There was a lady who I believe her and her husband own this place. She was sitting having tea on a coach and a six year old was running through the kitchen and back to her. The music seemed loud. Loud to me- it was hard to talk with my friend. I ordered the shawarma wrap- the chicken was cooked in a gravy. I've not had that cooked like that before. It had a good flavor but it was a mess to eat! The falafels were dry. I thought the French fries were good. The flavor of the shawarma was good but I'm not sure I would go back. read more

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Pros: Cuisine is Excellent. Tasty with big Portions and good Presentation using Quality ingredients authentic to the Mediterranean with good menu variety. Prices are fair and you get what you pay for. Ambience is really nice after dark. Family friendly. Cool modern decor and ethnic music. Cons: Smokey lobby, Needs ventilation. Service: I'm torn on this - staff is very Friendly and hard working but not Timely or Attentive. Long wait. 20 minutes for a table. 10 minutes passed before our order was taken and waters provided. 1/2 hour wasted. It was Friday at 7:10 so weekend dinner rush was on. We had to ask for utensils. This is a hard working group but overwhelmed by large crowds without a first-in, first-out tracking method. My wife swears others were served before us even though they were seated after us. Red buzzy things would help as well as laying out utensils at every seat. Sunset is blinding without shades or blinds so go before or after. We had to ask for our bill after it was obvious we'd finished 15 minutes. Bottom line: I would eat here again but instead, I'd Order ahead and Get it to go until they get a customer tracking method in place to expedite service delivery, or hire an extra person or 2 as hostess'. read more

Tripoli's - Appetizer trio. I highly recommend it. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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First of all food is not that good and service was bad when I ate at this restaurant the food was undercooked and I definitely would not recommend restaurant to anyone. read more

Really great food, taste fresh and not made with a bunch of preservatives. Also, great customer service and a very well interior decorated restaurant. Definitely need to eat here if you're in the Alamo Ranch area! read more

This food is INCREDIBLE! Nice place die good conversation, very chill vibes! Servers are so very friendly and kind! It was a busy Friday night and everyone chipped in! Didn't realize the Tunisian chicken had a kick to it! I have zero tolerance for spice and this, although extremely juicy and flavorful was a little too much for me! The cauliflower is a MUST have! Delicious read more

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Wow! Totally love this place! The atmosphere is elegant yet casual. The food was amazing! It was so refreshing and full of delicious flavors. The service was great and very attentive and such happy staff. read more

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Great restaurant! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service, the ambiance and the food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is just a great place to dine with friends, family or your significant other! read more

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This place is beautiful. They just opened this space in Alamo Ranch and my friend and I had a great time. The owners welcomed us during our meal. The lamb was very very good. I also enjoyed the sampler of different mezze. They were out of the dessert I wanted to try, so I'll have to come back another time. read more

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Have done both dine in and take out and the food is consistently delicious and fresh. server was knowledgeable about the menu and offered suggestions. The restaurant is elegant but still casual with a bright and airy design. Will be back read more

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Literally one of our favorite spots to go. Food is delicious, service is incredible , and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we love how calm it always is.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you haven't been here you are missing out!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place for a date.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor makes you feel like you're walking into a home. It's so beautiful, homey, welcoming and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar area for the coffee and different teas is so beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a rose lemonade that was so different and a burst of flavors. The food was delicious, next time I will order the sauces on the side, they were good but rather control the amount myself. The barista had great recommendations and even showed us their sand warmer where they make the Turkish coffees read more

Our second time dining here. Decor is nice and lots of nice touches such as silverware and plates etc. We split the Tripoli app which is great. I got the Mediterranean chickpea salad and added gyro. My wife got the veggie bowl and added chicken. Both were beautifully presented and the food was great. Took a good while for food to come out. Didn't bother us but if you're the impatient type you might want to take into consideration. read more

Tripoli's - Chickpea salad with gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Food was very flavorful and good! The service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere felt authentic and elevated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I love the food here. It is amazing and the people that work there are so sweet and kind. They do everything in their power to make their clients happy. If you are anywhere near the restaurant, please stop in. read more

Stopped in to Tripoli's for lunch and we chose a good spot! Walking in, the beautiful decor stands out with lots of big bright windows. There was a large party seated and the hostess let us know there was also a large pickup order they were preparing while being short a person, so making sure we weren't in a rush. We stayed and the service was great and nothing but kind in spite of their busy day. When the food arrived, it couldn't have been better. The dishes were full of flavor and freshly made. Not one thing was bad about our visit and it will be a spot to return most definitely! read more

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Really great food! The service is very nice and answered all of our questions. Large servings and great atmosphere.

Oh no! A disappointing visit this time. I picked up a falafel wrap and fries to go. My falafel was over cooked this time and bits were crunchy hard and looked old. There was hardly anything else on the pita but the falafel and a tiny smear of tabbouleh. The fries were overcooked and cold (I've not had good fries here since the first time--they were really good--i keep trying). I'm going to assume this was just a one off and leave my stars the same--unless it happens again. This is one of my favorite places; I want people to give it a try. read more

Tripoli's - Falafel Wrap! Delicious. - Mediterranean Near Me - San Antonio, Texas