I tried the beef shawarma wrap.... it was very tasteful, the meat had a good flavor but a little dry. It did taste fresh. It came with a garlic sauce on the side, it was amazing kinda made up for the dry meat part. This place is a small place but everything about it is very authentic. read more

I've only ever gotten takeout from here but it's always solid. Pita is always fresh and so is the rest of the food. Some items are hit or miss on their menu. They surprisingly have good burgers too. The vegetarian mousaka is my favorite dish of theirs. The chicken shawarma can sometimes be over seasoned but is another go to. My husband really likes the chicken shish kabob. Their salad is always fresh. The hummus is very good. The halumi cheese app is disappointing. But the fried kibbeh is good! Good is always cooked fast and they're never forgotten anything in our to go order which is a huge deal since we always have an issue with takeout at other places. read more

Just tried supper at Zara's. Fantastic and authentic Greek and Lebanese food. Hummus is wonderful! We had the gyro platter, chicken shawarma, and spanakopita. All delicious. The owner was so gracious--answering all our food-related questions. The warm rice pudding for dessert is a must try and the hot mint tea is more than refreshing and remarkable. Simply wonderful atmosphere and food! read more

Both the chicken and beef shawarma are amazing moist and full of flavor, so glad I found this place, I've long missed both of those since moving out of Houston. Are usually get the wraps, and can't decide which one I want so I get both and have leftovers for later! read more

Food was spot on and amazing, but did not get our baklava dessert (2 chocolate and 2 cashew)

Best gyro ever! I ate gyros in Europe for 24 years while working there and this home grown version is as good as it gets. Veggies are chopped fresh daily and the sauce is to die for read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Delicious! - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Really wanted to like it but we ordered delivery and unfortunately they packed our salads with all the warm foods. So our salads were warm and the waffle fries and rice were cold and soggy with salad juices. I wish they took the time out to place cold dishes in their own separate containers. Also, the lamb and beef kabobs were overcooked and tough to chew. Probably the worst mediterranean experience I've had and will stick to the Olive Oil restaurant for mediterranean cravings in The Woodlands area. read more

We stopped by here since we love Mediterranean food and this place did NOT disappoint!! Everything looked AND tasted extremely fresh!! Staff was very friendly will definitely be coming back! Giving it a four instead of five just because I wish the restaurant would be a little more updated the seating area looked a little rough---clean but worn out. read more

It was our first time here and the inside is so cute and clean. Our food was very good and the manager was very professional. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Falafel Salad - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

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Y. U. M. M. Y. This place never disappoints. My family has been coming here regularly for the ummah grill platter and tried occasional extras, like the stuffed grape leaves, baklava, Zara's tea, Turkish coffee, etc. and everything we tried has been good. The decor is so pretty that you might want to adopt some elements of it in your own home. read more

I'm in the area for work from out of town. I decided to try this place on a whim and man am I glad I did. The food was so flavorful and delicious and the service was great too. read more

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Food is great and service. Was outstanding!!! It was unfortunately due to pandemic that dine-in was not posible because the ambiance it was great. Recommend 100% read more

The food was good the only really problem I had was with the burger was that it was dry. The waitress was so nice and just adjusted to how we like our food. The orange juice was amazing. read more

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I got the lamb kabob with no rice and double salad. The salad was awesome! lamb was great as well. Baba ganoush (not sure how to spell it) had a very strong smoky flavor- not my favorite. But I'll definitely be returning! read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Went for lunch with a friend. Easy to find & plenty of parking. Inside was very clean & nicely decorated. Loved the treatment did to the ceiling. We chose to start with a spanikopita & main courses,the lamb chops & meat mousaka. Was expecting to get the spanikopita before our meal but came out with it. No big deal cause it was pretty good & the tzaziki sauce was tasty. My friend asked for med rare on the chops but they were more well done. Had good seasoning. He chose the basmati rice & salad for his sides. He said the salad was ok mainly cause he didn't all the chopped tomatoes that came with it. He enjoyed the rice said it had good flavor. The meat mousaka was ok but it would have been better with a bit of salt & there weren't any on the table. My sides were the basmati rice (agree with friend was really good) & the hummus. I enjoyed the hummus a lot. The meal came with what looked like fresh made pita bread (so good). Service was very friendly & attentive. read more

Very good traditional Mediterranean food. I had the Gyro platter and it was the perfect amount of food for this hungry man. The inside of this place is clean and nice. I'll be eating here again. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Gyro platter - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

This little hole-in-the-wall serves beautifully-presented Mediterranean food for a fair price. I ordered the falafel plate. It came with two sides, the Greek salad and hummus. My dinner guest ordered chicken shish kebabs were served with saffron rice. She was very pleased with her lunch and so was I. Highly recommend. read more

We have been here twice now. It's actually pretty good. I have tried the salad with gyro meat and the gyro plate. Both were good. They have a side of hot sauce that is also amazing! They charge .95 for it. If you like a spicy sauce on your gyro it's worth it. The pita bread is always warm and pairs nicely with the hummus. I have only tried the traditional hummus and haven't check to see if they have any other hummus options. read more

I read several reviews before deciding to give Zara's a try, and this place was given 4 stars. I'm giving it a 2. The restrooms was not very tidy and there was no toilet paper. There was flys all around the place. There was a curtain enclosed area where a small boy was playing, and he proceeded to run thru the kitchen several times. I ordered the veggie plate and the falafel patties were a little gummy on the inside, my Greek salad was wilted and the tzatiki sauce seemed to be watered down, which left it lacking flavor. We ordered the hummus which flavorless and there was to much oil on top. My dinning guest had the pasta, and it was awful to look at.. the pasta was drenched in this green sauce that settled at the bottom of the plate. I do not recommend this place... not very good at all. read more

Consistently great gyros and falafels! Only used ubereats with them but looking forward to trying other items but the gyros and falafels are just too good for me not order everytime read more

We stopped in for lunch and absolutely will go back. The highlight was the basil pesto hummus - I've been trying to decide when I can get it again. We also had the gyro wrap (liked that they used pickled red onions and the tzatziki sauce was superb), the beef shawarma with garlic sauce, and the big cheesy veggie burger with fries (the cheese patty was so good & the fries were awesome). Great small restaurant that is worth a visit. read more

The food, atmosphere, dinnerware, service...everything was a 5 star for us. They really pay attention to all the little details from the decoration of their ceiling to the spoons for the tea, to the ingredients in the food! I am so happy places like this exist that give us the opportunity to eat such great food from a culture we are not from. It is obvious that they put their heart and soul into their cooking and their restaurant. Thank you for existing!!!! :D read more

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Updated Review Moe, the manager, reached out and addressed my issue regarding portion size. I explained that I'm doing keto and can't have the pita so the meal was basically the meat, hummus, and salad for me. He gets 5 stars based on customer service as he instantly wanted to rectify the problem. Previous Review I ordered here on Uber Eats based off of the reviews. I had the gyro plate with hummus and salad as sides and ordered a spanakopita. I'm used to being able to make at least two meals out of a gyro plate at other places. The food was good, but portion size was definitely lacking. It may be better to order and eat in to get more bang for your buck. read more

Drove past this spot many times and finally gave it a try, definitely over due. The chicken and beef kabobs were melt in your mouth tender! Feta salad simple and delish as well. My only complaint was the pitas were kind of dry! But it's definitely a go to now! read more

My husband and I came here for supper on a recommendation and I am so glad we did. This is my new favorite restaurant. We are adapting a Mediterranean lifestyle and we are on our 7th day and this was a treat. We ordered several dishes so that we could get an overall taste of everything. First was the Trio Hummus Platter (the traditional and roasted red pepper hummus were our favorite, but the basil was just as good). We also got the Mohammarah Dip, which had the perfect spice and flavor. Then we ordered Zara's Mixed Grill (feeds 2). I can't even pick which meat was my favorite. The owner subbed the beef shawarma and gave us the lamb instead. That was my husband's favorite. Mine is a tie between that, the chicken shawarma, and the chicken kabob. Wow, everything was so full of flavor. The rice, I don't even know where to begin. I'm not a fan of rice at all, but this rice is full of flavor and almost melts in your mouth. I wanted to order a huge bowl of rice to go. We also ordered tabbouleh salad and it was great! We ended the night with a pistachio baklava and a walnut baklava. We both chose the walnut baklava as our favorite, but both were wonderful! This was a 5 star experience with amazing customer service. We enjoyed the hospitality of the owner / sister. I can't remember her name, but she was the sweetest. read more

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Love this new food find! I highly recommend saving for desert!!! The tirmasu was amazing!!!!!! Light and lovely! Will be back for sure!!!! read more

We were in Houston for a concert and staying in The Woodlands. My daughter is Muslim and can only eat halal food. I yelped this place and it had good reviews so we gave it a shot. I can't express enough about how great the food was!!! Outstanding and fresh! Great atmosphere and customer service. The place is beautiful inside and there were lots of door dash workers picking up food, we noticed. I'm so glad we found this place and will DEFINITELY be returning when we go back to Houston next month!!! read more

Wow, this is a store front restaurant with absolutely wonderful Mediterranean food. We had hot apple tea, appetizers, my wife had a lamb kabob and I had chicken shawarma and everything was really excellent. I almost never give 5 stars, but they do deserve the highest praise. The service in the family place was great too. I highly recommend Zara's and will go back as soon as I can. read more

This place is SO good. Coming from Houston there is some pretty good Mediterranean food but I was in the Woodlands for a doctor appointment and stopped here based on reviews. My boyfriend got the gyro plate and I got the falafel wrap. It was amazing the falafel was very good and seasoned extremely well. Usually falafel is always dry at other places. The pita was also very good and hummus. Will be back definitely worth the trip! read more

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It was ok. The vegetarian muoussaka had entirely to much olive oil. The hummus was good. The lentil soup had good flavor and consistency. Staff was nice and friendly. read more

This place has been my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in all of Houston I love different cultures and I love different food and being from Mexican heritage I love great tasting food and this place is absolutely wonderful my favorite is the lamb shank y'all go try them out there so good read more

I am hooked. The inside is tastefully decorated and very clean. Our server was nice and very knowledgable. I recommend the falafel salad, lentil soup and the Mediterranean hummus read more

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I went in today for the first time. I honestly had never seen this wonderful place before now. The food was great, but this not the best part of my experience. My waitress, Mira was incredible! One of the best waitresses that I have ever encountered. She was extremely polite, and attentive without being overwhelming. She anticipated my needs, checked on me appropriately, and did not reduce her level of service based on the fact that I was there as a single diner. If you have not dined here before- you should. Just ask for Mira. read more

We had some time while visiting family at the hospital so decided to go to Zara's. We are vegetarian and felt that there were plenty of options. Got the vegetarian maza platter with Greek salad, lentil soup, hummus and moussaka. Husband got falafel wrap with tabouli salad. Also got the Turkish mint tea (I think that's what it's called). Loved it. Clean and welcoming interior. Very nice and attentive staff, food tasted pretty amazing. Everything tasted fresh and filling. I only got the traditional hummus but that was really tasty as well. Would have liked to try the other flavors but was too full. The Greek feta salad was really good too. Husband reported falafel wrap was great. Would go again if I am ever in that area. read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Vegetarian maza platter It tasted pretty amazing :) - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

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This is the real deal! Food was awesome! Tried couple of dishes on the menu and all were delicious. Was surprise to have a good persian restaurant in texas. Service - 5 stars, excellent, food came quick, refills was done frequently. Taste - 5 stars, tried 4 dishes all delicious. Decor - 4 stars, was kinda cool with the colorful ceiling tiles. Value 4 stars, prices are reasonable, nothing outrageous. read more

Coming from Detroit my standards are extremely high. Keep in mind Dearborn (suburb just outside Detroit) has the largest concentration of Muslims in the country thus making Mediterranean cuisine plentiful and very good. Comparing Zara's to my experiences in Detroit it just fell short. Not bad food just nothing to brag about either. read more

Had dinner with family a few times now at Zara's Mediterranean kitchen on ray ford in woodlands and i must say their food is really authentic which is hard to find. We loved their fatoush salad, lamb shanks, lamb chops, kabobs especially their mixed grill platter was so delicious and juicy. Everything is fresh and Authentic. Service was prompt. Do not miss the Chi Chewy dessert. If I could give 100 stars I will. Everyone do check them out. Oh DONOT miss their homeblend ice tea, you will love it. read more

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I love Zara's! The food is so yummy, fresh and flavorful! It's not very close to me, but I make the drive just for the food! The staff is nice and the restaurant is clean. My favorite is the chicken shish kebab plate. Their garlic sauce is the stuff dreams are made of and is to die for with the falafel! And I can eat here and not worry about busting my diet so it's a win-win!! read more

Zara's Mediterranean Kitchen On Rayford Road - Halal Near Me - Spring, Texas

Went there tonight with my wife and daughter. We have eaten tons of Mediterranean food in numerous places. The lamb I had was very good, my daughter's gyro meet had a funny, off-putting flavor and my wife's salad was pretty bad. Once the food got there, we never saw our waitress again, so no opportunity to ask anything or get our iced tea refilled. We finally saw her again when we were 90% done eating and she popped up, asking us to pay. She then watched me as I selected how much to tip her. Lastly, the app on the mobile payment device let you pick between 25, 20 and 18% tip, or enter a custom amount. I normally tip handsomely but I hate being prodded into an amount of at least 18%. We will not be back. read more

First time going to this place today! And my husband and i loved it! We enjoyed it so much. It had a lovely atmosphere, so clean and decorated so beautifully. And between the looks of the place and the music, it felt like we were somewhere else.. lol i definitely recommend the chicken kabob platter! Juciest chicken ive ever had. So so delicious. We will be back! read more

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