Zara's Meditterranean Kitchen

A great restaurant is not only about quality food and friendly, knowledgeable service, but also about how they handle and recover from mistakes. Some of their servers recently went back to college, so the gentleman on the floor tonight was brand new. There were also a couple new people in the kitchen as well. Every restaurant has 'one of those nights' where things aren't quite moving efficiently and people have to wait a little bit.



I was waiting a while for the server to come back with an answer to a drink question I had asked him. I considered walking out when Mohammad, the owner came over and asked if he could help. I was debating between two different drinks they had, an Apple Malt and a Cream Soda and asked what was in them. He answered my question and then said that since I'd been waiting longer than I should have, he would bring both of them for me for free. Wow, I was very impressed!



I waited a while longer and the server still had not taken my order. I knew it was is first night on the floor and I've been a server before so I know how it goes. Still, I was getting a little impatient. Mohammad came over to check on me and apologize for the wait. Then, he asked what I wanted and said to get what ever I want because the entire meal would be on the house. Wow, above and beyond... again, I was truly impressed!



I ordered the Sombosas, the Shawarma Lover's Platter (w/Chicken and Gyro), a Baklava (homemade... mmmm... :-) ) and Zara's Chi Chewy (one of their signature desserts... a very unique and tasty combination of a cookie base with whipped cream, nuts, blueberries, and strawberries). The food came out in a very reasonable time and was very good.



I especially enjoyed the Sombosas and the Gyro Shawarma. When Mohammad asked how everything was, I commented that I really enjoyed it but the chicken was a little dry. He said, yes, it seemed a little dry tonight, so he brought be out a plate of Beef Shawarma (which was very juicy and tender), a side of their Basmati Rice and a cup of their special Zara's Iced Tea for free... keep in mind he was already giving me the entire meal for free.



All-in-all an excellent experience. Yes, there was some difficulty at the beginning, but they made up for it and then some. They make all their food from scratch in house and Mohammad, the owner, was friendly, caring, gracious and very attentive. I will definitely go back and I recommend it to anyone reading this that loves good Mediterranean food.

I love to ear the food here. It is always very tasty and good and the people who work there are always nice and friendly. They really take good care of their customers.

Loved this place. The hummus was delicious and the gyro wrap melted in my mouth! The decor was cool and staff friendly.

Excellent kabobs and environment...no need to go to South Houston.



Phone number on yellowpages isn't correct... The number on their door and flyers is (713)575-9272