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    Zara’s Mediterranean Kitchen

    4.3 (86 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Mango Mojito
    Renee C.

    We've been coming to Zara's for about a year now, and it's been our go-to spot for Mediterranean food since moving to the area. The atmosphere feels warm and authentic. Very homey and family-oriented. My favorites are the gyro plate with salad and basmati rice. For anyone who loves hummus, I recommend branching out and trying the muhammara. Roasted red pepper, garlic, pomegranate molasses, walnuts...it's a hidden gem, I don't even know how those flavors work together. The halloumi cheese is good; it tastes just like a mozzarella stick without the breading, my go to low carb option. On the flip side the rice pudding was a miss for me. The rice was al dente and the pudding itself lacked flavor. The beef shawarma had decent seasoning but came out dry and chewy. What I appreciate about Zara's is the variety. There's a wide selection of dishes, so there's something for everyone, and the drink menu is just as extensive. They don't serve alcohol, but the mocktail section is worth a try. If you're into hookah, they offer that as well. My biggest gripe is consistency. When the food is good, it's really good but there are times it feels like it's been reheated, and that's disappointing. When I first found this place, it was always spot on. Lately, not as much. Cleanliness is another concern. My husband once spotted a roach by his side. One roach wouldn't normally bother me..it happens..but after reading several similar reviews, it makes me question the cleanliness. All in all, Zara's is a great low-key neighborhood spot but not everything on the menu is a winner. I never had a problem with the service, and when there was something wrong they're more than willing to accommodate you and rectify the situation.

    Roach in the rice.
    Bree D.

    First experience - great! Second - not the best but palatable. This experience - absolutely not. Beyond unacceptable and appalling! It's one thing to have someone debate with you about whether or not the meat is undercooked, it's an entirely different thing to find a roach in your child's food... yep, a baby ROACH. See picture for reference. It wasn't on top either - it was buried in the rice, crawling around, alive and well. Enough said. Will NOT be returning. Ever. Shame on you Zara's.

    Zara's Mixed Grill (Feed 2)
    Teresa K.

    We came here because we were having a late dinner. The interior is nice with nice looking bathroom. Service was fine as well. My husband had the schwarma platter and he liked it. He got the hummus and rice and thought they tasted good. The meat has a nice tanginess which was lovely. My friend and I shared the mixed grill platter which came with schwarma, koobideh, kabobs, rice and salad. It was a good amount of food. The one critique though was all the meats though flavorful were on the dry side. Usually koobideh is really fatty and juicy. Flavors were all there though. Baba ganoush was really good with a nice smoky flavor. 2 friends got the lamb shank which they said were really tender. The feta salads were nice. The one thing that soured our meal a bit and knocked this place to a 3 was that there was a roach that crawled behind our booth. Yes it can happen at any restaurant, but the response to the roach by the staff was "sorry, we just sprayed", which didn't seem like an adequate response. Our friend's spouse said that the falafel was really tasty so if we ever go back I'd want to try that. It's definitely nice to have this type of food on the north side of Houston without having to go all the way to Westheimer or Hillcroft.

    Tea set
    Karina N.

    Today's lunch was fabulous! We thoroughly enjoyed it. We had two lamb shanks and that has to be one of the best dishes here. I was perfectly satisfied with my gyro salad. I needed something light. We ordered the hummus and the apple tea! The tea tray was so fancy! Ahmed served us today and another lovely young lady- I didn't catch her name. The music make the experience nice and it was decently full but not loud. We really enjoyed it and I will be recommending this place more!

    Jahanna B.

    My grandmother and I came here for the first time for lunch it was AMAZING. Eman was our server and she was very attentive and polite. I loved the music playing and the beautiful chandeliers hanging all over. The food was beyond delicious and fresh we got the Zara's platter to share! However My favorite was the falafel we will definitely be back. Thank you!!!

    Mediterranean Quesadilla Platter
    Charisse S.

    The food, ambiance and service was great. The food was served at the proper temperature and the chicken shawarma had good flavor. My husband and I will return. Delicious.

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    Cindy D.

    Wow!! Amazing experience! We enjoyed the hummus sampler for starters. There are three type of hummus samples. The first was a traditional hummus, the second one was a red pepper hummus and the last one was a spicy hummus. We enjoyed all three. I prefer spicy so the spicy one was my fav. The pita was tasty with the hummus. The pita is flavorful! I had the Greek feta salad with gyro meat. It was a nice salad with lightly pickled red onion. It had cucumbers, tomatoes, artichoke and romaine lettuce. Sometimes a salad can be a little bland but this one had the right amount of salad dressing. We also had the seasoned meat quesadilla. It had traditional hummus on the side and saffron balsaatti rice. The quesadilla was a large pita versus a flour tortilla. It was so filling. The service was on point! The staff was attentive and helpful. Alcohol is not served at the restaurant but it looks like a nice variety of smoothies, juices and mocktails. Nice traditional ambiance. It's off Louetta and close to home so we will be back!

    Mango Lassi
    Likhitha c.

    So, for this Mother's Day, Zara's Mediterranean it is and my mom was so happy with the food here. Each of us ordered our own plate and honestly it was filling. On top of the food, the orders with kabobs comes with pita bread and garlic sauce. I'm guilty I asked extra sauce but that sauce was bomb. Also, it's so beautiful inside and outside. My mom wanted some pictures by the fountain outside and they turned out great. The only thing I felt was it was a little pricy but after eating the food, I felt it's all worth the money. Do try their non alcoholic drinks though they are the best.

    Sally C.

    Zara's was amazing! We started with the hummus trio and baba ganoush. Then we shared the swarms lovers platter and a grill platter. Everything came with super generous serving a of fresh pita bread. Literally every bite was fabulous. We tried a few of the mocktails too that were super tasty. Service was fast and very polite! We highly highly recommend for dine in or take out!

    Chicken Souvlaki Kabobs
    Amy A.

    Everything about this place is great! Service, atmosphere, and especially the food. Our server, Ahmed made fantastic suggestions and definitely helped us get the best. Everyone needs to check it out.

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    Vikki H.

    I was looking for a Mediterranean place up North and Zara's popped up as close to me. It had decent reviews so gave it a try. The place is easy to find with ample parking. Note: The door is really heavy. Upon walking in, I was met with really beautiful decor. The colorful lanterns and the lights reminded me of my travels in the area. Service was quick. I was seated promptly and the waiter made himself available for any questions I had. It was around lunch time. I knew I wanted a wrap and was deciding between chicken shish kebab or chicken kefta. The waiter recommended chicken kefta saying it was easier to eat. Since this sounded new and different, I went with it. Taste wise, I thought it tasted decent. However, the chicken was a bit on the chewy side. It also didn't look aesthetically appetizing. I think it's because of the skinny patty shape and it may have been a bit overcooked. I finished it but think I probably should've ordered the shish kebab. The lentil soup was the perfect side portion. Small and enough to hold me until the main dish showed up. I didn't realized it came with chopped green onions and parsley as a topping. It was okay as an addition but think I could skip this or have it on the side instead. The Honey Delight drink was AMAZING. I am coming back for this drink. The menu actually had an extensive listing of fresh beverages. I really love this. Overall positive. The food came out a bit different than expected but I'd still come back to try other things on their menu.

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    Was good service and food was ok. I would recommend this. I like Abu Omar I little better but this was good

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    2 years ago

    I love this place. Their food is always good and so is the service. Definitely good bang for your buck. Best hummus also.

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    Food is consistently amazing and flavorful. Always clean with fantastic service. Go, you will not regret it!

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    Food was super fresh and the flavors were amazing, service was really good, restaurant is quiet and not too loud.

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    Beef was so tough you couldn't eat it. They wouldn't take it back. I was crazy to pay.

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    Excellent food, excellent mint tea, really good service at affordable prices. Go there if you get a chance!

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    food was amazing and the service was just as good! also decor was super nice. the basil pesto humus is a new favorite

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