I'm so mad.. that I didn't discover this place sooner. Service: the guy was really nice, patient and helped me order. Food: 10/5 get the chicken shawarma entree plate! They give a generous amount of the white garlic sauce. The portion and taste were both perfect. I might have to go back 2 days in a row. Take away: adding this to my go to spot! read more

Yucca Kabob - Chicken Shawarma Plate 10/5 (see my review!) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

We ended up visiting this place twice during our trip because the first time left everyone so impressed with the food. The space itself is small and simple -not fancy but the staff is incredibly personable and welcoming. The food is outstanding. We especially loved the kibbeh and it was a clear crowd favorite. On our first visit, we ordered takeout and got a combo platter, which was so generous that it easily fed all six of us.On the day we were leaving, we decided to come back for lunch, and the experience was just as good. We were a bit disappointed that the kibbeh was sold out the second time, but everything else we ordered was excellent, and the portion sizes remained very generous. Pricing feels fair for both the quality and quantity of food. I would definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area. read more

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Delicious middle-eastern dishes here! First stop on the way to Joshua Tree dint disappoint. The interior is like a cozy diner with lots of red booths and wooden decor. The service was good, and everything on the menu looked great. I ended up splitting the massive chicken plate with a friend which came with hummus, salad, and chicken and rice. Another friend got the chicken wrap and loved it too! Great stop with delicious food! read more

Yucca Kabob - Chicken Kabob Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

3.5: Decent takeout food in a no frills environment We arrived on a Monday evening 2 hours before their normal hour of closing to be told that they were only doing takeout. There were a few customers already sitting and eating so at first was taken aback but upon further probing they said they were closing an hour early. We enjoyed the food generally (chicken shawarma pita, vegetarian platter though the beef kebab was a bit dry and chewy) and it survived the trip back home well. The pita bread was wrapped in a plastic that showed where it was purchased; it was good but not homemade on premises. They sell other various pita wraps and platters, around $13 and $25 respectively. They also have some ethnic drinks and Dubai chocolate off to the side. Takeout was probably a good option as the actual ambiance was dated and not that comfortable... not a place to linger. They have a parking lot. read more

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The food was amazing! So glad we stopped in. Can't wait to come back! It was the perfect post hike meal. I also got the lemon mint drink and it was so refreshing. The pita was also warm and delicious! All of us finished everything on the plate! read more

Yucca Kabob - Gyro Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Spectacular. First run, I did the lamb gyro platter. Every item was delicious: the shawarma, the rice, the wam pita, mediterranean salad and the yellow rice. Their tzatziki was perfect. I think their secret is adding fine diced cucumber and mint really elevates the sauce. My wife had the sandwich version and devoured it. Service was friendly and fast. I visit Joshua Tree frequently, this place is on my must revisit list. Eat here. read more

Yucca Kabob - Dubai Chocolate Bar--a legit treat. I took 2 bars home with me--no regrets. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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Found this place when searching for vegetarian food when visiting Joshua. This was the only Mediterranean joint we could find and it had good reviews. The place was quiet with enough seating. We were a group of 8 and could find a table immediately for lunch. There were all the usual menu options, nothing that was out of ordinary. Most of us ordered the falafel sandwich. Order came in fast. Falafels were fresh and the size of sandwich was good as well. read more

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Stopped in to Yucca Kabob for a late lunch. While this restaurant is not much to look at from the outside, the flavors are incredible and worth a stop. We were the only ones in the restaurant at first but that changed quickly after we ordered. We ordered the grape leaves appetizer, I had the Kofta Kabob wrap, and my fiancé had the beef kabob entree. Amazing grape leaves! We could have eaten another round of them. My wrap was delicious and very filling. The Beef Kabob entree was cooked and seasoned perfectly and the rice was out of this world. We should have eaten here for every meal during our trip! read more

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Stopped by here on our first night in Joshua Tree and was pleasantly surprised! We are big Mediterranean food fans and thoroughly enjoyed our $49 meal for 2! For the price, the portions are large and enough for seconds. The service is a bit slow but the staff are really nice. It is pretty humid inside the restaurant and seemed like take out was very popular. We really liked the rice and all the kabobs. Would recommend if you're looking for food that tastes home cooked and authentic! read more

Yucca Kabob - Family Feast For Two - Chicken Kabob, Kofta Kabob, Beef Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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This place was so good that we wish we came here every day of the trip. We both got the chicken shawarma plate. The garlic sauce was fantastic, and the pickles were a nice side. read more

Great service Great food. Ice cold beer too. Small market for stuff you might need. Best M Eastern for 100 mi in any direction.

Good was amazing ! Aromatic w tons of flavor! Would highly recommend. Kabobs were great!!

Grateful to have this restaurant in the area! Great option given the many restaurants with burgers and fries in the vicinity. The portions are huge! I got the vegetarian entree which consisted of falafels, rice, hummus, salad, grape leaves, and pita bread. Also got the lemon lentil soup which was delicious as well. Service was courteous and quick. Easy parking in a lot. read more

Yucca Kabob - Vegetarian entree - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

The food was delicious. The meat was tender and juicy. The only issue I had was that the meat was too salty. This restaurant serves halal meat. The service was okay, not great and not bad. read more

Stopped here for a quick lunch before heading back to the Bay Area. Had no idea it was going to be this good! I told the son that around me at home are probably a dozen mediterranean restaurants and this beats them ALL hands-down. The chicken kabob was perfect as even the rice. And that's hummus about as good as it gets. A+ read more

They changed their menu a bit, so they no longer have ouzi, the rice, minced meat/veggies, gentle spices, etc. all wrapped in filo pastry. Their lamb/beef gyro is solid. They make very good hummus and baba ganoush as well. Service is good. read more

Got an order of chicken shawarma plate and fries and brought it to picnic in Joshua tree - so good! Fries are well seasoned, the plate had lots of flavor and well balanced for all the food groups. The only caveat is the chicken was a little dry but the sauce made up for it. Absolutely would come here again if in the area. read more

Yucca Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

I suspect many of the positive reviews are not genuine--we relied on them and ended up having one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. The service was extremely poor. Instead of being attended to, we found ourselves constantly trying to track down the staff, who would disappear into the kitchen and be nowhere to be found. We ordered the family platter with three types of kabobs, and most of them were overcooked and burnt. When I brought this to our server's attention, he simply shrugged it off without offering an apology or any attempt to fix the issue. Honestly, the experience lived up more to "yucky kabob" than anything else. I'd recommend avoiding this place--you'll be glad you did. read more

Literally the BEST middle eastern food out there. Unexpectedly amazing. I came with a group on ladies, we ordered the baba ganoush, egg omelette, fries, feta toast and wrap and OMG everything is delicious. Highly highly recommend coming here for your dinner. Parking is easy lot parking, bathrooms are available. Servers are nice. Food is excellent. read more

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Food was great, environment was sublime, and the service was spot on. Good size portions on the entree.

The food here is soooo incredibly good. We wanted some fuel food for Joshua tree and this is such a great healthy option. The service was great and parking was easy. It wasn't too busy. You can order take out or sit down and eat. The chicken shawarma was delicious and the gyro. Hummus and chicken and salad had so Much flavor. Definitely coming back here! read more

Yucca Kabob - Chicken Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

**4.5 stars** My wife and I ordered delivery tonight, and I'm already plotting my next order. The **Kofta Kabob wrap ** might be one of the best things I've eaten in a long time, and I've had kebab at shops and street vendors around the world. The beef and lamb skewer comes with hummus, tomato, and tahini, and the spice blend hits the perfect sweet-savory note. At 4oz, it's sized just right: satisfying but not so big that you lose the magic of that first bite. I wanted more, which is exactly how you want to feel. The **Greek Salad ** was a pleasant surprise. So many Mediterranean spots treat these as an afterthought: tiny, dry, forgettable. This one was generous, flavorful, and the topping ration is spot-on. The **fries** came hot, crunchy, and well-seasoned. The only miss was the ** falafel** too bready and dry throughout, without that contrast of crispy shell and tender center that makes great falafel sing . More stale bread ball than anything else. But that's one stumble in an otherwise excellent meal. Yucca Kabob clearly knows what they're doing with the main attractions, and I'll definitely be back. read more

I've gone here twice and was thoroughly impressed each time. This would be one of the best Kabob places in LA and it's in Yucca. They are also very nice on top of that. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in Yucca. I've had the multiple items and every one was terrific. read more

A hidden gem! We are tired of fast food, the typical burgers & fries, pizza etc. So we decided to give this place a try. Glad we did! I will say it's a bit costly but it's worth it. We got a family meal of 4 but easily fed 6 adults and 2 kids. We did add a tzatziki sauce/dip on the side. Every single item was delicious! Literally every.single.item. Although of the 3 meats, the chicken was the best. Second, was the kofta then the beef kabobs. Due to tenderness but flavors were good on all. Their fatoush salad was delicious and very refreshing too!! Hummus was generic and the baba ghanoush was one of the top few i had. Service was great but was not fond of the forceful automatic tipping. 18% for up to 6ppl and over 6 is automatic 20%. Luckily, service was great and they are deserving of it but just was never fond of it being done automatically before the services are even rendered. Just doesn't make sense. So minus a star on it but overall, place was clean and bathroom also big and clean. Will definitely still return when I'm in town again. read more

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Good chicken kabob. We shared an entree and was plenty of food for two. The chicken was well flavored and moist. Rice and salad on the plate were tasty. Hummus just ok. They only gave us a few small pieces of pita, could be more generous. It was really hot inside, not sure I would go back unless the weather was cooler. Sort of bleak interior but it's quite clean. The service was a bit weird and mildly unpleasant, but I have been told the family that runs it is nice. It's fine enough for the area, although I admit I am very spoiled in terms of many great mediterranean spots near my home. read more

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This is a great restaurant with a simple interior with the focus on delicious food. They were able to accommodate our party of 9. We ordered the 2 kebab meals and it fed us all and had some to take back for a snack. The staff were friendly and attentive even as the restaurant filled up. read more

Food tastes epic! Absolutely gorgeous presentation...We have the chicken shawarma entree which included their rice hummus and salad... Epic flavors. We also got the grape leaves app. True to form and epic. Service was great and fast for takeout. My only disappointment was the pita. It looked somewhat generic and wasn't warmed. It didn't align with the delicious and beautiful quality of the hot food. Most certainly will be back despite that. read more

Solid place to get delicious authentic Arabic food! Stopped in after visiting Joshua Tree. The waiter was a young guy with curly hair who was very polite and friendly. The ambiance is clean, understated, quiet, and unassuming in a retail plaza. I noticed it was very busy with online orders and foot traffic during the dinner hour. The food uses authentic spices and the meats are not overcooked! The baklava is average quality but huge in portion. You can pick up a light adult beverage here too. read more

Truly unbelievable how good this place is! The family friendly vibes are palpable and the love put into this food is undeniable. The falafel was so fresh and delicious, and the staff was extremely attentive and helpful. The food was portioned well, me and my friend split a veggie plate and a large lentil soup (both exceptional) and we left satiated. Perfect place to come and recharge after a long hike in Joshua Tree! read more

Yucca Kabob - Large Lentil Soup - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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One of my FAVORITE places in Yucca Valley! Family run, Jordanian restaurant. GREAT food, cooked with love. The baklava is so good.

Big fan of the beef kabob, the rice and the hummus! Large portion sizes , food took a bit to come out but worth the wait:) read more

Yucca Kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

From out of town, friendly server, good food Parking: in a plaza so plenty Ambiance: low key casual Food: Gyro shawarma : tender flavorful , pita soft, ordered tzatziki on the side ($1.75) less than $15 Fries: from frozen but tasty, had almost like a bbq type seasoning on it, $8.99 not greasy! Prices: Reasonable. 3% charge for credit cards read more

Yucca Kabob - Gyro Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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Our marriage officiant recommended this as a quick takeout spot for the first night we were in Joshua Tree before our elopement. She said it was good but nothing super special, but honestly, we disagree. It was definitely GREAT and something very special in my opinion! (In her defense she probably meant like conventional "wedding special" lol) We got chicken shawarma, baba ganoush, and a beef kabob plate. Everything was DELICIOUS. The plate came with a salad, rice, and small lentil soup. I honestly wish we'd eaten here the night of our elopement too because the food was that bomb. Next time we're in Joshua Tree we'll definitely make time to stop here (probably more than once!) Missing you from San Diego! read more

Based off the positive reviews and my strong urge to satisfy my cravings for Mediterranean food, I was excited to give this place a try. Sad to say that this places wasn't as good as I expected it to be. First of all, I have to comment on the price. I got the chicken plate and it was $21. One of the people in my group got the combo with all the meats and that one was $31. Maybe it's because we are in a touristy area, but I expect the food to taste amazing when it's that price. The chicken in the plate was extremely dry. Not tender at all. Some of them were really hard to chew. The whole dish was also very salty. Left me super thirsty after eating it. The positive things about this dish was the hummus and the veggies, but that is not supposed to be the main star of the dish. Also, the pita bread that came with the plate was not toasted at all and it came in a bag from the store they bought the pita from. The bag was also open and had 4 pitas inside. The exact amount of pitas to plates that we got. Beware: they accept both cash and card, but they charge you an extra 3% for the use of card no matter the amount. It is actually illegal to surcharge credit card transactions. Maybe they are unaware of the recent change in laws, but hopefully they see this review and change it before more people get charged. read more

Yucca Kabob - Chicken Kabob plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

It's a nice chill place. Liked the ambiance and music. The staff was so friendly and kind. The food was really good too! The Schwarma and the gyro were amazing! It's probably one of the best restaurants to go to in Yucca Valley or near Joshua Tree. read more

Nice restaurant with great service. Very quiet atmosphere. The food was good, though it is a bit salty for my taste - hence the 4 star rating. Location is very convenient for those in vacationing in Yucca Valley. read more

Delicious middle eastern food in a desert boom town. Love this place and always visit when we're in town. It's a family-owned business and we're always greeted warmly by the kids who run the front. The food is excellent and very authentic. The tzatziki sauce is ultra creamy and slightly tangy with a hint of mint that really brings it to life. The hummus is very creamy as well and slightly nutty. Both come with delicious pita that's warm when it hits your table. Meat quality is exceptional from chicken, beef, to gyros (beef & lamb mixture). Each is tender, juicy, and very flavorful. Entrees are extremely generous and come with fresh fattoush salad, rice, hummus, and pita. Gorgeous desert views from every window but if you're ordering out they pack everything up very well. Yucca Valley is so lucky to have this family in town! read more

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Really enjoyed the gyro pita wrap. Better than your average gyro. Pita bread was super fresh. Sauce inside was really tasty and the meat was amazing. Baba ganoush was excellent. Lots of interesting desserts you can take to go. Staff were really nice. read more

Food was hot and delicious. Service was courteous and prompt. Ambiance was not fancy, but was clean and comfortable. I'd definitely go back, and recommend to others as well. read more

Pros: Food was okay. We got the beef and chicken kabob. The beef was overcooked. The chicken was cooked decent. Cons: - Fruit flies all over our food (I eventually had to kill one so that it wouldn't keep bothering us.) - Minimal service but 18% gratuity automatically added (for a party of 4!) - Credit card 3% surcharge read more