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    Yafa | Mediterranean Cuisine

    4.8 (220 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    YAFA | MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Stacey S.

    The food is delicious and very flavorful with generous portions. Nick was very welcoming and gave great service.

    Peter J.

    I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. Yafa Cuisine is a good local spot and a decent value for the portion sizes. You definitely get a good amount of food for your money. The meat was tender, juicy, and well-seasoned, which was the highlight of the meal. The rice had good flavor, but unfortunately it wasn't fully cooked, which took away from the experience a bit. The food also took a while to come out, so be prepared for a longer wait. One downside for me was the pita bread. It was very dry and hard, and not enjoyable at all. Another concern was the open kitchen. While the area looked clean overall, I did notice the cook using the same gloves to prepare food and then handle items that didn't appear clean, which was a little off-putting. Overall, Yafa Cuisine has good flavors and generous portions, but a few quality and cleanliness details kept it from being a higher rating.

    Chicken Tawook Plate
    Marie M.

    This hole-in-the-wall was a pleasant surprise! Yafa Cuisine advertises their falafel, but it's their Chicken Tawook Plate that got me hooked. Pricing was reasonable and the portions were hugh. The quantity of grilled chicken cubes was equivalent to about 2 long skewers (about 12 pieces?). The photo I took was taken after eating 2/3 of the yummy meal...oops. I was hungry and couldn't stop munching! Included a variety of pickled vegetables (turnips, cucumber, and peppers), a side of hummus, and garlic sauce. Service was warm and friendly. Will definitely return when I'm in the area!

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    Sung J.

    Food has always been fresh and delish. My husband and I have been enjoying dining at Yafa every time. I like the fact that they have gloves on for sanitation purposes, but I only wish that they would replace their gloves frequently especially after taking orders via phone or at the cash register. The same gloves are used afterwards to make our foods. I have noticed this each time I have dined here. So gross. And IE can get pretty hot during the summer. Please have the A/C on as a part of customer service. Having a small fan on does not do justice to keep the air cool for dining customers.

    Gyro real good
    Carlos R.

    Great food great service fresh and clean eating healthy way to go defiently a good choice

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    Leilani M.

    Parking is available by new India sweets & spices. Follow the walkway on the right hand side and you'll find the entrance. Limited indoor or patio seating. Delivery services available, tap to pay. Service was great! Food was good with substantial servings. Easy for sharing! Restrooms inside for customers. We sat towards the drink fridge area and didn't really care for the artificial spray smell it seemed like an automatic dispenser. It was a bit overpowering. I'd much rather recommend patio seating or sit closer to the front entrance. Loved the 80s music videos playing. Retro throwback!

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    Yuliya B.

    Tried Yafa today and wow - absolutely delicious! I ordered a chicken pita and it was super fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. The chicken was perfectly cooked, tender and well-seasoned, with amazing pickled veggies and a generous amount of creamy sauce. The pita itself was soft, warm, and lightly toasted - exactly how it should be. Also we tried falafel and homemade hummus! So fresh! I think I've never tried better hummus And yeah - portions are great for the price, definitely will come back

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    Gillian S.

    ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Big portions, fresh food, and overall amazing service! I was so excited to try this place out after hearing about it. The chicken shawarma bowl and the falafel were absolutely delicious. The falafel was nice and hot and so flavorful. We went during the late afternoon and were served our food really quickly. There was ample indoor and outdoor seating and the ambiance was nice for an early dinner. Would highly recommend and would definitely go back!

    Chicken Bowl
    Kim H.

    AMAZING FRESH FALAFEL! Have heard great things about this place and it definitely exceeded expectations. Falafel was freshly made and had great flavor! The chicken bowl was also great and a good serving size. Genuinely enjoyed every thing about it and would come back. Key tip: ask for extra sauce Service: The best service I could ever ask for! Everyone was really helpful and friendly. You can tell they care about their customers and want you to feel at home. Very quiet and welcoming! Ample indoor and outdoor seating areas Located close to UCR so please come support!! Rating 9/10

    Shawarma Fries and Beef Pita
    Kevin E.

    Shawarma fries and beef pita are really good. Full of flavor and you can add as many toppings as you want in the pita. Small and quiet shop but delicious food and good service

    Elizabeth S.

    I came here after visiting family nearby. It's located facing the street, sharing the building with an Indian grocery store. I got the double Arabic combo ($26.99) to try the chicken and beef shawarma. It comes with a box of hot French fries and sides of hummus and pickles. The portions were a good size and I had plenty of leftovers to bring home, the meat was tender and juicy. It was seasoned well and the wraps were cut into smaller pieces that were easier to eat. The lady was nice and the order came quickly.

    8 Piece Falafel...must try
    Lisa C.

    Everything I've tried has been stellar. If you've never tried falafel or had dry, hard, over fried balls and decided it wasn't for you- come here and have your mind changed. It's delicate, moist, and delicious here. 5 All the meats are also tender, juicy, and are seasoned to perfection. Pricing is on point for portion size. The special they are running - $6.99 for a Gyro, Fries, and soda (can) is an actual DEAL!! Hummus, grape leaves, pita, all were tasty. Even the desserts. My favorite is the rose rice pudding with pistachios on top. Nothing disappoints down to the cleanliness and family run, friendly service. These people care and it shows. It's not "fast food". They make it fresh every time so give yourself 15/20 minutes and gear up for some tasty food.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, but the air conditioner needs to be working, and there should be a drinking water fountain or glasses of water available.

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    2 years ago

    Realy great food and they are verry generous. Amazing people and great service. Thank you and God bless you

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    3 years ago

    So tasty!!!! Def try the pita wraps they are FULL!! People are nice and kind. MashaAllah fast food too!

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    3 years ago

    super yummy food and nice staff!! i would recommend if you're looking for a wide range of good satisfying food

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    3 years ago

    Definitely a must try if you are in the area! They're a new restaurant and the food is absolutely delicious! CoMe here!!!

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    2 years ago

    Amazing food! The falafel is amazing and they have such amazing customer service. I definitely recommend everyone to check this place out!

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    2 years ago

    we ordered the beef hummus but the beef was a bit overcooked. however, everything else was so tasty and the servers were so nice !!!

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    The best Falafel and the best service. The owner is a great cook and he does falafel perfect

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    2 years ago

    i saw this place from the jack and the box parking lot last night and went there for lunch today. it's fricken delicious, get the beef wrap.

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