People always ask me where they can find good, authentic, Lebanese food in San Antonio, and for decades the answer has been... complicated. Until now. Zaatar Lebanese Grill is where we go when we don't feel like cooking, or if my mom is out of town. Located in the Silk Road Heritage District this place is serving up delicious Lebanese staples all day long. Grab an ice cold rose tea and some hummus bi lahme, hot pita bread, and a dish of your choice. Just make sure it comes with their homemade thin-sliced fries. They're next level if you like your fries crispy. Our kids love it here, so it's a no-brainer for family dinners but they also have a great lunch menu with curated bowls that are healthy and satisfying. read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Building exterior - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Zaatar Lebanese Grill lies in what I'm considering the SA town square of Middle Eastern cuisine. It's minutes away from IH-10 on Wurbach, I ordered the Gyro plate with Lebanese salad and wifey got the mixed grill platter. Both were tasty and were very similar in taste from our recent visit to Turkey. Lots of flavor going on at the same time and I have developed such a taste for the traditional rice. Light and flaky. I believe the owners are Arabic, but not actually Lebanese. Although we have traveled to the middle east, but not to Lebanon, I cannot say for certain if it is authentic or not. What I can say is the food was delicious and definitely used some of the same spices we are familiar with. The inside dining was for smaller parties of less than 6, and fit our needs on this visit. read more

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If you like middle eastern food, you will love Zaatar Lebanese Restaurant. I didn't dine in, instead placed an order online and was excited to get my order within 20 mins. I chose something simple and it was very tasty. I ate it all very quickly. I do however wish I were a fan of pistachios as it was very picturesque behind the glass display case. I topped off my meal with a very flavorful drink that vaguely reminded me of Sonic's cherry limeade. A fast-food drink I love, by the way. I told my daughter we have to go back and in the meantime I recommend this restaurant highly. read more

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Still reigns king as my fave Mediterranean restaurant in San Antonio. Great service with fresh made to order food. The complimentary spicy hummus dip and pita chips themselves are highly addictive. The dip has a slight kick which was awesome. Our server suggested the chicken shawarma over the tawook chicken I originally was going to order, and I'm glad I listened. The chicken shawarma was a flavor bomb. Bursting with ingredients and tied so well with the pickles in the wrap. I ordered the fattoush salad rather than the fries. It was ok, I think I would have preferred a more green lettuce. The mixed shawarma plate could feed at least two people! Everything was so tasty and fragrant. The rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend their gyro- flavorful, juicy, and moist. The best gyro meat I have ever had. I have found at most places, the gyro to be dry and leathery. Not here. Our bellies were full and happy. Excellent food! Military discount offered read more

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Lebanese comfort, done right. First time at Zaatar, walked in and met by Saïd, our super sweet waiter with the most wonderful smile! He not only answered every question we had about the menu, he was so gracious to get the manager when he wasn't sure on how to explain an item to us. He was prompt and checked on us often, very much appreciated. As an appetizer we tried a cup of the lentil soup, it was so comforting and warming, it had a savory taste. We also tried the falafel appetizer and it tasted so good, flakey, and the sauce it came with was perfection! The falafel tasted so good on its own. My husband and I decided to share one plate, the mixed shawarma plate, it was very big and enough for the both of us. It comes with pita bread! The chicken and gyro meat were so perfectly seasoned, the beef shawarma was good, not great. All the specialty sauces: hummus, garlic and tzatziki were absolutely tasty! We asked for more as it just complimented every bite! The plate also comes with a lemony salad, which went perfectly with every thing! We fell in love with their rice, we ordered a side of just rice! It's absolutely lovely! To drink we got their hot tea, which is black tea and you can choose to have it with natural mint leaves, it was perfection in a cup! The music was traditional Lebanese, which made you feel like you were transported to Lebanon. Will be going back very soon! read more

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Our first time trying Zaatar, definitely not our last time. Excellent food, generous portions, great selection. The service was also good. I would love to get the salad dressing recipe, absolute perfection. Hidden gem. read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Gyro Plate - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food is AMAZZINGGG! We decided to give this place a try after seeing it a couple times, and we were blown away by the food! Its a very quite place and not busy, so we weren't sure what to expect. The plates were a good portion with lots of variety, comes with rice, salad, pickles, and the meat! I got the lamb and it was so tender and I got it medium. I only wished that they gave more meat! Their hummus is the star of the show. I never had 'real' hummus before so I was really surprised by their hummus - it was so creamy, smooth, and it tastes so good with bread and meat. Overall, this is a quaint restaurant with really good food. The service is nice as well. read more

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The food here is consistently great, with the best dolma in town IMO. Love the specialty drinks. All of the protein dishes impress. The spicy hummus is very flavorful. The only criticism would be the need for a deep clean on the menus and some of the tables. That's an easy fix. It has become a preferred option to the competitor next door by so many colleagues. read more

I came here on my lunch break so I went through the drive thru. I waited about 10 minutes at the window, luckily I was the only one in line but it wasn't as express as I had hoped but all things considered it's not so bad to have your food made fresh to order. The Food was really good, the beef in the calzone was very well spiced, the fries were a little too crispy but not bad and the spicy hummus was very nice and good flavor and not too much heat. I'd definitely come back, probably sit inside though. read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Beef Shawarma Calzone - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food is absolutely amazing! I got the chicken shawarma plate which was flavorful. The rose drink is refreshing. The servers were nice. It's well decorated. read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Chicken shawarma plate - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Good service and food. Flavorful chicken. will definitely come again when I'm in town.

The service was perfect and staff was very friendly. The food was delicious! I had the shakshuka and my husband had a shawarma bowl. The baba ghanoush was a great choice as an appetizer! read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Shakshuka. Three eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. The dish arrived sizzling and was the perfect brunch meal. - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Fresh, flavorful, delicious! Pita bread hot from the oven. Labneh that is rich and creamy. Rice with little nuggets of spice. Smoky babaganoush. Generous portions- order across the menu and share! The dining room was utilitarian but clean, service was very friendly. Food comes to you as it is ready. Cant wait to go back! read more

This is my first time eating at a Lebanese Grill.. it was wonderful. It's a quaint place and their appetizer was a spicy garlic yogurt mixture with crunchy pita chips.. that was delicious. And I had the lamb kabob plate. It was tasty and comes with a delicious salad which was refreshing. Saaid was my server and he was very kind and sweet. The atmosphere is clean and homey. I also had the rose drink which is the BEST I have had!! I'm definitely coming back when I am in San Antonio, TX!! read more

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Excellent service! Very handsome young men took care of us. Very clean and tastefully decorated dining room. I loved the lighting. The food was very generous and we shared the mixed shawarma. There was large servings so we also shared the coffee and hot tea. read more

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very good food and fresh. portions is big. I got a mix and ate two days in a row. Got the desert too. And some tea. Good experience read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Fabulous food! Totally legit Lebanese food. Everything was spiced perfectly. Our party of 5 RAVED about everything we had...stuffed grape leaves, Lebanese Cheese "pizza", shawarma, Kafka, salad, pitas. Highly recommend!! read more

Yummy options I don't get to eat every day. Service was kind. The place was pleasant. I'll go back. read more

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I love it when servers, like Zac, are eager to share their magic. I didn't know what to get as I usually gravitate toward my go-tos, but I was feeling adventurous. I asked if he had suggestions. I knew I was in for a treat, when he smiled, and said, "I have my favorites." I loved that he lit up with excitement, when I asked him to put together some of his favorites for me. To drink, he brought me the Rose (perfect balance of rose and lemon); to eat, he surprised me with the Farouj Meshwi in a wrap (juicy charcoal grilled chicken), and instead of fries he wanted me to try the Roasted Garlic Potatoes, which are tossed with lemon, garlic, and cilantro. It was all so flavorful. Delicious evening in food and company. read more

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The vibe here was relaxed and the food was different, but just ok. By far, best part of my meal was my Mousey drink and the attentive server. But the table across from us had food all over it and the floor and it stayed that way for the duration of our meal. My gyro plate had pretty dry meat and rice. Oh but...my salad was pretty yummy. Worth a try. read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Chicken Shawarma Quesadilla (for my friend -he loved it) and I tried the Lamb Kabob Plate (a bit dry). - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I am Lebanese. Always on the look for authentic food. I have visited Zaatar at several occasions. The food is good. Nothing to complain about but it is missing authenticity. It is the typical usual dishes you find anywhere else. Their zaatar mankousheh as many times as you tell them to make it less oily I always end up with it drenched in oil! They use too much oil even in the salad dressing. It is a cafeteria style type of restaurant. Sometimes you will find some cooking shows playing on tv which is nice to watch while having your meal read more

Family run restaurant with the nicest service! I got the gyro bowl and this was the softest gyro I have ever had. I will definitely be coming back to try their other items. read more

Amazing food 20/10 ! I've been to many Middle Eastern restaurants in Los Angeles and this restaurant has been the best one I've ever had. Nice restaurant and great customer service! We'll be back! read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Tawwok bowl and Kaftan plate - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Love eating here! The ambience is very warm, and the music is great (appreciated all the Nancy Ajram). They have so many tasty options. The Falafel & Chicken Shawarma wraps were both full of flavor. And oh my, their fries are my FAVORITE FRIES anywhere. They are in the shape of steak fries, but super thin, so they stay crispy if you're doing take out. They also have zaatar sprinkled on top which is the perfect touch. I saw the mint lemonade is now a frozen drink and looks authentic, so I'll have to try it. Service is incredibly nice and attentive! Will be back habitually, and especially look forward to trying their spicy hummus. read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Chicken Shawarma wrap Falafel wrap Fries - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Our first time coming & we were thrilled. Plenty of parking, attentive waiters. We told them we were new to a smaller, more authentic version of Lebanese food. He recommended the Beef Kafta or Chicken. We went with beef & it was delicious! Well spiced, the salad was bright & fresh. The bread was perfectly cooked. Very delicious, all around very good. Hospitality was wonderful as well. Knowledgeable, friendly, and inviting. We WILL be going back to try the chicken next time. Thank you for a wonderful first time! - Stephany & Luis Borges read more

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The other night we decided to visit @zaatar.grill for dinner. It's another participating restaurant with the AAPI Month Passport. Dad had Lemonade, Hubby had the Peach Moussy drink, and I had the Raspberry Moussy drink. We all shared the Mezze Platter, which was hummus, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh, and Zaatar Kabob, which had chicken and beef with rice, more hummus, and more tabbouleh. Everything was delicious! Check out @satx.aapi to download the passport and see the participating restaurants and businesses! read more

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I've lived and traveled in several different countries throughout the Middle East, so I have a pretty broad range of experience with Lebanese restaurants, but I had completely given up on ever finding a really good Lebanese restaurant in San Antonio... until now! And Zaatar isn't just good... it's GREAT!! The service is fast, friendly, and attentive, and the food is amazing! Starting with the fresh-baked pita bread hot from the oven (not reheated, but baked fresh from scratch), soft, chewy, and full of flavor, our entire meal (lamb kabob platter for me, and mezza sampler for my wife) was absolutely DELICIOUS! If you've tried Pasha, but were underwhelmed or thoroughly disappointed (as I was), don't give up. Treat yourself to Zaatar, and you'll be glad you persevered!! read more

The food is not consistent. I ordered grape leaves on one visit- they were delicious!!! Small, delicate, tender and a perfect taste. Served warm. So I went back dreaming of having the grape leaves - I got fat overly stuffed tough grape rolls. The flavor was good, but rather than picking one up and eating it, I had to try to cut the roll, made of tough stringy grape leaves that had the filling squish out because you couldn't cut them. I will go back one more time to try the grape leaves again. The service was great, the decor very nice, but I need to count on the food I order being the same read more

The food here is absolutely AMAZING. I dined in a few months back had the falafel and chicken Shawarma plate. And just yesterday I had the chicken Shawarma wrap with the fresh cut fries and it was out of this world.. read more

Love their chicken shawarma wrap and tabbouleh salad. The garlic sauce they serve is great too.

I picked up my order, so I did not get a good look of the interior. However, the people working in the front were very nice! To start off, the food was very aromatic and smelled absolutely delicious! The Lebanese salad was dressed with a vinaigrette that is packed with flavor; however, I feel like it might have been just a bit too acidic on the salad. The plate also comes with pickles, which I just loved! In my opinion, the pickles were more sweet, and they perfectly balanced out the salad. I am not sure what type of rice they use, but it was fragrant and reminded me of basmati rice. The rice was cooked to perfection; it was nice and fluffy, and paired very well with the chicken. The chicken did not have as much flavor as I thought it would, which is not really a bad thing. The sauces added more flavor, and I would dip the chicken into the salad dressing too. The chicken had a more herby flavor, which would be perfect for someone who does not like salt or is looking for a lighter meal. Overall, I liked the meal! The food was not heavy at all, and each item paired very well with each other. read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Chicken Tawook Plate w/ rice, a Lebanese salad, Tzatziki Sauce, and Garlic Sauce. - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Everything was great. Food was delicious and service was great. Overall a great place to try!

When we walked in, we were immediately welcomed and sat at a table. We shared a hummus and mixed meat plate and it was plenty. The flavors were delicious , we would definitely come back! read more

Just left the drive thru 5 minutes ago and ordered the chicken shawarma! Man so delicious and the fries are perfect. Might become a regular here. Great service as well read more

Good hummus, soft pita bread and the food is spiced just right with the delicious pickles that are adding a little crunchiness to the food. Everything was tasty. Restaurant is clean and drive thru is thorough and quick. Friendly staff. read more

Came for lunch and sampled a few things. The gyro wrap,a bowl, and a couple plates. The gyro wrap comes with thinly sliced French fries. The fries were awesome the only thing it needed was a little more taziki sauce and some lettuce. The gyro bowl was delicious with the tabouli. The other two plates were good too. See pics. Service was great. I'm going to make the drive just for the frozen lemonade so good! read more

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I've already left a review a few months ago, but they're just that good! I ordered my regular Falafel and on a scalenof 1 to 10 ... as usual 10+ I would normally skip the fries but the way they make them I eat them ( almost) guilt free !!! And the dipping sauce they include is also delicious I only regret I forgot to also ask for tzaziki because theirs is the best ...hands down... I Zataar read more

On Monday, after a long stressful week, my friend treated me to Zaatar for lunch. While I was a bit hesitant to try something new, I'm glad he brought me. Located off of Interstate - 10 and close to Pasha, Zaatar was conveniently located to other Middle Eastern / Mediterranean eateries and boasted a menu that made me think of time abroad in Kuwait and Oman. Our server was attentive and brought out our drinks while we browsed the menus. When I say that the customer service was above 5 stars, I'd be being modest. The atmosphere was light as lunch goers dined on Basmati rice and beef kabobs that tantalized my nostrils. Our server took our orders and within minutes had placed our hummus and bread on our table. While hummus is not my go to appetizer, this blend of Chick pea delight had me bouncing in my seat. I decided on an order of a chicken swarma calzone and subbed the fries for basmati rice. My friend ordered a Fattoush salad ( mouth watering) and we treated ourselves to a pot of mint tea to finish our meal. Our server, while busy checked on us multiple times during the lunch rush. He kept my tea cup full and cleaned our table as we ate. I hate that I've lived in San Antonio for 10 years and have not had the pleasure of dining on this cuisine that reminded me of my time in the Army. It was reminiscent of the authentic meals I sampled abroad and was perfectly priced. I saw many items to try on our next trip to include chicken Tawook, the Lebanese Pizza and the Chicken Shish Tawook Plate . Because of the affordability I'll be treating my staff here on our next work lunch. Highly recommended location for great service and authentic delicious food. Ms. Foodie AKA Da islandgal29412 read more

Zaatar Lebanese Grill - Amazing Chicken Shawarma Calzone sub French Fries for rice - Lebanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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First and foremost, everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. Multiple staff members continuously checked on us. We started off with their Lemonana, which is a frozen mint lemonade which was delicious. Food was really flavorful and great portions as well. I did ask for whatever sauce they have that is spicy as I enjoy that burn haha, and the server brought us a chili sauce that was very tasty and complimented the food we. I will be adding this to my rotation read more

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Great quality food and good customer service. I would recommend the restaurant for those who like Mediterranean food. The restaurant is clean, and the whole ambiance is festive all the time. read more