Order takes a very long time. Make sure you are not hungry yet when you go. Not even a sympathy for the long wait...45 min!

The food was fresh, tasty and served excellent portions and the service was great and the place was clean.

The food was very good! I really enjoyed the chicken wrap! Usually after eating shawarma I feel very heavy and full but after this one I didn't feel bad at all! The service was wonderful Esraa, Malak and Iman made sure that we were taken care of from start to finish! Our food was brought out quickly and it was fresh! I definitely recommend this place when you are in Riverside! read more

Great service! The lady working gave great recommendations! Glad to have an authentic mediterranean spot in riverside!

Holy moly!!!! I tried this place today for the first time. I tried the Shawarma Chicken Pita with garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. It was SO DELICIOUS! The portion size of the chicken pita was abundant as well. Normally, I wouldn't have been able to eat all of it, but it was so tasty I couldn't stop myself. The service was quick and friendly, too! Lady in the front gave me a free sample of a falafel. I've never had shawarma or a falafel before. I'm not the most adventurous eater, but today I was feeling something new, and I was really craving a pita pocket. I am so glad I tried it. Nowadays Carl's Jr. and McDonald's charge $15 for a combo of crappy ass food. I'd much rather spend a few dollars less and eat here! Healthier option plus deliciously tasty! I cannot wait to go back and try the steak Shawarma. I didn't know what shawarma was... if anyone is wondering it's basically rotisserie chicken cooked on a vertical rotisserie and then they shave the meat off the rotisserie with a knife (like they do in fancy restaurants). The flavor of the meat was something to behold. Like I said- I can't wait to go back and try more!!! 10/10 I highly recommend trying this place. Next time skip the line at McD's and go here! It's quick and delicious. Can't wait to bring my husband here! read more

Food was fantastic and the staff were phenomenal! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. We will definitely be back! read more

Yafa | Mediterranean Cuisine - Shawarma and falafel - Vegetarian Near Me - Riverside, California

First time here and I have to say the food is amazing and customer service is the best with Malak and Imak, I will be coming back every week

The food was great, very tasty with lots of options on the menu. The service was excellent Esraa and Mohammed helped us out for are first time dining at Yafa Cuisine. The Ambiance was also great, very clean restaurant. Once again the food was great! Would recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Yafa | Mediterranean Cuisine - Sides of hummus, Pickles, rice, babaghannoush and pita bread. - Vegetarian Near Me - Riverside, California

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Thank you Malak & Esraa thank you for always serving me. They make me feel welcome i dont even have to give them my order they already know my regular plate with them. Recommend this place 100% great delicious food and drinks are always super cold. read more

Yafa | Mediterranean Cuisine - Vegetarian Near Me - Riverside, California

Food is always bomb and the serving sizes are great ! Me and my family Come back here over and over.

The food here at yafa is amazing! Iman is the best! She's very helpful and cheerful! read more

Went in the middle of summer and it was HOT outside. Went here hoping for a nice lunch/dinner on the drive home. It was very hot inside (AC was not on) and there was very very minimal seating. We planned to eat inside but too hot and seating was only tables for 2, which didn't work for our family of 5. Food was very tasty even when we took it home (20-30 min drive). Service was whatever. It didn't seem like they were happy to be there (obviously it's hot and a job) but one person was extremely cold towards us and the other was as polite as expected. If my expectations were to grab n go, it would have been 5 stars but with expectations to sit and enjoy a nice meal with the family, we were disappointed. read more

Walked in @ 7:52pm. There was 2 other guests still ordering and a group people who had just walked out who had just ordered as well. We were not greeted when we walked in, not by one single employee just stared at. Instead of asking us what we would like to order the big man looked at his watch and said " WE CLOSE" ??? I'm sorry what you close at 8pm and also your sign says OPEN. We stood there for sometime looking at the menu all for him to tell us we are closed WHILE THEY ARE STILL SERVING FOOD. Also the back kitchen door was open when walking in and I seen one of the cooks eating with his bare hand right where the food handling takes place. If it says 8 why are you shunning us out?? Poor service read more

Yafa | Mediterranean Cuisine - a woman walking by the door - Vegetarian Near Me - Riverside, California

Esraa and Malak are excellent hosts. They made us feel welcome and were helpful in selecting menu options. This is a delightful family business. The food is high quality and delicious! The falafel was crispy and flavorful, the vegetable toppings were fresh and abundant, and the pita was fluffy. Others in my party had the gyros and said they were among the best gyros they had ever had. We took a chance on this place and were not disappointed. Excellent food and friendly service. Give it a try! read more

They forgot my order but they didn't forget to charge for it . Too loud music like the club ambiance couldn't hear what they were telling

The shawarma here is amazing! The meat was perfectly seasoned and juicy, and the portions were generous. The staff was friendly and the service was quick read more

The minute you walk in the smell is amazing. Iman and Malak were the sweetest helping us with picking what to order. Definitely would return. Every month they have a special so this is exciting news read more

absolutely loved the ambiance! Malak and Imán were very sweet and welcoming and very helpful considering it was our first time! Everything looked so delicious it was hard to choose what to get! So excited to come back and try everything else! read more

Oh my goodness!! This place is amazing!! The food is sooooooo deliciously yummy and the staff is amazingly friendly! We will be back soon! 10 stars!!! read more

The server was so nice, her name is Malak and even though it's my first time here she even gave a small sample of the food and it was delicious!! Love the place and the worker read more

10/10 service so welcoming and kind! Highly recommend! Food was super delicious! Very nice ambiance plenty of seating too!

I don't like taking orders to go especially when you live far from the restaurant. That being said, I ordered a half chicken/half beef shawarma plate for dine in. The food was good, nothing over the top memorable but very solid. However, I ate my food in 90 degree heat inside the restaurant. When I asked the girl working there she said it always gets like this when it's hot outside. To be honest, I felt more bad for them working in that type of heat. It's borderline abuse in my opinion. She said they do have a cooler or AC but it doesn't work on hot days. Having a dine in business in the IE during the summer, this has got to be a priority. So one star off for that. Lastly, they had a Dubai chocolate cup and a cream kunafa which I ordered but neither were very good. Tip: for Dubai chocolate cup, less is more when it comes to flavors and toppings. For the cream kunafa, it looked like cream had coagulated making the taste and texture not very appetizing. read more

Loving this place more and more! Great food. Very friendly staff. Well priced for a healthier choice. And every time I go I get an awesome happy family vibe from all the customers and staff combined. They say that good food for your soul is made by kind and happy people and that's exactly what you will get here. I will personally be going for years to come and I highly recommend Yafa to anyone and everyone! read more

Tasty food and Malak has awesome customer service! She gives great recommendations, so trust her picks!

Really good and clean food I recommend best falafel in town I also recommend there hummus

Freshest food and kindest people work here!! 10/10 most authentic middle eastern cuisine! Iman is an angel you'll love here!

Amazing service food was perfect. Initially was overwhelmed by the large menu but Malak walked me through it and made my experience a 10/10

The shawarma fries are so delicious !!!! Malak was super helpful and kind. This was my first time coming I love the vibes and I'll definitely be coming back read more

Amazing and fresh food! And the employees are exceptionally nice. The ambience is amazing and very friendly.

shawarma fries are my new fave, so good! whenever I come here I get a bunch of falafel so I can keep having them as snacks (they're so yummy and soft even after they get cold) read more

Yafa | Mediterranean Cuisine - Falafel; Shawarma Fries, Shawrma Arabic Chicken Sandwich - Vegetarian Near Me - Riverside, California

very clean establishment Iman (not sure if i spelled her name correctly) had the best customer service & kind for going out her way and giving me a water bottle since they didn't have water cups. not to mention the food was also very delicious read more

Nice warm inviting atmosphere from the time I walked through the door. The food was delicious I've definitely found my new spot for Mediterranean food. The lamb wrap was great and the grape leaves were perfect. The staff were very friendly. read more

If you like halal guys, Yafa will do you one better. Good portions for the price with fresh crispy falafel, creamy hummus, and delicious fluffy pita that no chain restaurant can replicate. The pickled turnips and cornichons are the icing on the cake. Truly hits that "home cooked" spot with kindness, fast service, and delicious food. read more

LITERALLY THE BEST FOOD AND SERVICE! YOU NEED TO COME HERE. I come here so often that I'm pretty sure it's healed my depression. If you come just know Iman is the best, she do not play when it comes to the food, the service, and has the most beautiful smile. Let me get into the food because I know the whole menu at this point for going so often. I highly recommend the hummus with pita, falafel bites, the chicken wrap, or the plate with chicken or beef. Come here hungry because that whole menu is what you need. The restaurant is small but they have outdoor seating which is what I prefer and the restrooms are impeccable. read more

Me and my wife love Mediterranean food, we saw that they had falafel Tuesday and we couldn't resist. The service was really good, the lady who too our order was very sweet. Though the ambiance is not the best due to the small space inside the restaurant, they offer also tables outside. For the price we paid we were really satisfied. Would love to go back and try their desserts. read more

super nice people! great pita and falafel. loved there hot sauce too. falafel was great i usually never get it but she had me try a sample and it was so fresh with great spices. read more

Malak was very helpful and the food was great. Overall wonderful experience. Would try again

The best middle eastern food... I just got there and bought 5 shawarma sandwiches... Chicken and beef, both are great especially if they cut it to pieces, you will enjoy it!! Keep the taste and thank you so much for your customer service!! First middle eastern restaurant who gives you anything you want without telling you extra charge!! And the prices are wonderful!! read more

Such a great spot to grab lunch. Malak is so helpful and kind, her service goes above and beyond! Can't wait to come back :)

I've come here a few times for lunch and got the falafel pita both times. The service was great and the food was even better. I had never had a falafel before, but I will definitely keep coming back. read more