My husband and I discovered this place a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. They have excellent customer service and the food is delicious. Now a days it’s rare to have someone be so welcoming and warming but Peter showed great hospitality and care. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food and service. The walnut Baklava is to die for!
Zabak's is to Mediterranean food what what Niko Niko's is to Greek food in Houston, except that Zabak's has only one location and is cheaper! But more seriously Zabak's serves great freshly prepared food and the staff is always welcoming and the service great. It's basically Mediterranean casual counter order dining. Definitely recommended for a pit stop if you are in the neighborhood.
Delicious food and friendly staff! Def recommend. Foods always ready quick, servings are considerable size for the price and the owners are good people. Great place
Jennifer Delgado Jones
+5
I have been going to Zabaks for several years and it’s my all time favorite place to eat. The owners treat you just like family and the food is amazing!
Went for the first time the other day. Ordered the Mediterranean chicken pizza. It was amazing. One of the most delicious pizzas ever! You must try. I will be returning, the staff was very friendly, as well.
I live in Alabama and a trip to Houston is not complete until I can eat at Zabak's. Today was the veggie plate. - falafel, hummus, tabouli, spinach pie, and pita. Delicious. Thank you, Sandra, Peter, and Donald for this wonderful haven of family-run, home style Mediterranean food. The only thing that would make it better is if it was on Mobile Bay.
I went yesterday for lunch, I had the beef kabob with taboolah salad, was really good.
Loved the Falafel plate! The Baba Ganoush and the Tabouli salad are great too!
One of the best Mediterranean cafes in the city!
This place was created out of true love and family loyalty. It is a privelage to behold the excellence of this family and their legacy. I personally adored their parents and they treated me very well as a vegan teen in the 90's. I love the food. I love the family. You will too.
Family-owned restaurant with tasty food.
The food is excellent. The falafels are wonderful.
Good service, nice environment and cost effective. Thanks guys!
Super deliciosa la comida buen servicio muy limpio en general recomiendo este Cafe 101 %
Best falafel place ever! I have tried lots of falafel in many places, but never like Zabak's. It is just unique, and the attention... Indescribable!!!!
Stopped for lunch and what a lovely find! Great food-by far the best middle eastern cuisine we have had since moving to TX 2 yrs ago! Just wish they were closer to us! Fast super friendly service and great food and prices. Everything was delish and so fresh. Y'all need to visit. We will return soon for sure!
Sandra is awesome! She definitely helped me (a first timer) pick out what to get from the menu. The falafel sandwich was to die for! The vibe was super cute. A lot of regulars definitely come by here, everyone seemed to know one another! Very welcoming atmosphere, flavorful food, will definitely come back here again!
Zabak's is our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Houston. The owners are super sweet and have mastered the art of customer service. Their recipes have been passed down in their family for generations, and you can definitely tell they put a lot of love in this family tradition.
Everything I've had here is delicious. Don't forget to try the pistachio baklava, it's my favorite!
I've eaten at Zabak's a few times over the years. The food is always consistent and the service excellent. I especially love their falafel. I've never had none like it in Houston.
A coworker and I happen to find this place and we're so glad we did. The owners are very friendly and helpful. They gave a lot of suggestions. The food was amazing and the portions were great especially with the price. It was super filling. Looking forward to going again.
I ordered the falfel plate, and it did not disappoint. The food was well made and delicious. It is also a great price for the quantity of food you get. I highly recommend eating here. I also want to point out that this was the cleanest restaurant I have ever been to. Nothing gross on the floors or counters, no sticky tables, zero trash, and I could probably lick the bathroom floor with no health consequences. All around, I am very impressed!
The lady at the counter is the very definition on perfect customer service. Always greets you when you come in, remembers my order asks how it was when we leave. Does EVERYTHING and anything to make it a memorable experiance. O yea and the food it GREAT and good servings sizes.
Went there a little before noon right before it got busy. Theres only one person at the register so it'll take a while for you to order if you're there during the rush. Its located in a plaza so there should be ample parking for all (dont take my word for it).
Very friendly service with a nice look into the kitchen in the back.
I ordered the falafel sandwich since I was told the falafel at zabaks was pretty good. I also got the spinach pie and zaatar pie just cause I can.
Sandwich was amazingly refreshing and I enjoyed every bit of it, it was as good as they recommended. Zaatar pie was pretty new to me, it was topped with herbs and spices rich with flavors. Spinach pie didn't really fit my taste, just too sour for me(maybe vinegar? Can't tell won't guess).
Anyhow, I enjoyed the food and the price was reasonable. Would go again if i was nearby.
Its easy to tell when the person that owns the place cares about their clientele and take pride in what they serve. Amazing food, kind folks and accommodated our request to pickup the food 15 mins after their closing hours.
This place has the best chcicken schwarma I've ever had. They put the tahini sauce but I prefer it that way. It's also covered with sumac and it's delicious. They have some to die for baklava and the place is family owned and operated. Catch them for lunch when you're shopping in the galleria and save some money and catch an authentic and robust lunch - then go to minuti coffee afterwords!!
Delicious falafel sandwiches and shawarma plates. The food is very authentic and the service is great!
Loved their vegetarian food. Had the best Spinach pie. The flavors are just perfect. Enjoyed my little veggie plate. Ingredients were fresh and clean. Music was awesome and the staff was very welcoming and kind.. Will definitely be back for more.
Love it here! I’ve been a couple of times already and fell in love with the falafel plate. The hummus and pita are tasty and even the fries are delicious and well-seasoned! Super friendly staff. The first time I came, they accepted our order even though we walked in close to closing. No hesitation. Thank you so much!
Excellent chicken shawarma plate with sides of hummus and tabouli salad. Another gem in Houston!
Amazing food, I got the beef shawarma... STELLAR! Very generous portions, better food, and way less expensive than any other Mediterranean place in Houston. You can tell from the moment you walk in, this is a family run place, and THEY CARE! They care about your experience, they care about making you an outstanding meal. This kind of customer service and genuineness is a dying art in today’s world, I will be happily coming back every opportunity I have!
My most favorite place in all of Houston. Sandra and her family are some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet. When you walk in the door, you seriously feel like you're with family. The greek salad topped with gyro meat is OUTSTANDING! I eat it at least once a week. They really have it down with the falafel too. Great little hidden treasure.
I went for lunch a few weeks ago with my mother-in-law and we were both very pleased with our meals. The service was fast and friendly and the cashier was very knowledgeable of the menu and ingredients.
I really enjoyed the pistachio baklava.
My only complaint would be on the atmosphere of the restaurant. The front windows go all the way to the ceiling and when the sun is shining bright, it is very blinding to sit at a table facing the window.
Otherwise, I enjoyed the experience and I plan on going back. It's a bit of a drive for me, but I think it would be worth it.
Came here for the first time, and the lady at the front cashier was super sweet and explained everything on the menu to us. The customer service was amazing, and the food was so so so good! Give this place a try, definitely will not disappoint.
We’ve never had Mediterranean food before, we Ordered the Falafel plate and it was soooooooooooo delicious!!! Also ordered a chicken gyro and chicken shawarma, defffffff recommend !! Will be coming here again!
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