Unfortunately, we have only ordered takeout from here so I can't really comment on service or ambiance of the physical restaurant. HOWEVER, since our friends told us about this place 3 months ago, we have ordered from them maybe 4 times. We've ordered them specifically when guests visit from out of town. We get their shawarma with 2 sides and have gotten the exact same order every time. We get saffron rice and caramelized onion hummus as our sides. The caramelized onion hummus will change your life. This has become our favorite Mediterranean/Halal restaurant in town. It NEVER disappoints. Their meat is so tender. Their hummus is AMAZING. The item we get never comes with enough pita so we always get extra. Will probably be back next month--let's be honest, we are hooked!

Always love to eat here with a wide array of healthy foods. As a vegetarian, there is much to choose from.

I got delivery because I broke my leg. I got the veggie platter! Beets, Greek salad, okra and garlic dip! I didn't eat pita because of gluten and oh my goodness it cheated so bad and ate all three pieces! Sooo soft and fluffy. It wasn't just good because I miss bread I promise!

I'm not sure how I've never reviewed this place before, because I eat here at least once a month for the past decade. They do have dine-in space (and it's byob), but most often, I get takeout - definitely in my top 3 Houston food delivery options. The takeout portions are way bigger, anyway, so even when I do dine-in, I usually order to-go and take half the food for a 2nd meal. Hands-down #1 food item is the caramelized onion hummus. Five stars. Their pita is so soft and pillowy and delicious. Always order extra pita. My favorite entrees are the lamb gyro (not the wrap) and the spicy lamb meatballs with vermicelli rice. All the sides are good... so it really depends on what you like and are in the mood for. I like the tabbouleh & cucumber salads a lot, but there's really no wrong answer. People really like the spicy hummus and spinach hummus, too. Just remember to always get the extra pita.

As restaurant trends come and go in big "luxury belief" cities, now so fast that one can hardly keep track of what's "hot" or not, it is refreshing to see old mainstays like Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine ("Aladdin") still here. When I used to live here, I was a big "foodie". But an unconventional one at that. I loved the restaurants that served "comfort food" (from any culture and variation) so long as it was a good representation of where it was located. This is what makes Aladdin such a gem! It's top-notch Mediterranean food located in the heart of historic Montrose. It represents old Montrose in a way that many newcomers may not be familiar with, which is exactly why a passerby should give this place a shot if so inclined for this type of cuisine. Not only is the food really good, their prices have remained fair despite current economic conditions and inflation. That's really hard to come by in any big city these days! So if you are new here, visiting, or have lived here for some time and want to go down "memory lane," consider stopping by. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

All first timers I hope you check this review out. 1st parking is a bit rough, very small parking lot; but there is many open lots a little bit further up the street (maybe less than a block away) you can park there. Easy and free. 2nd when you come in you grab a table and then go up to the "cafeteria style" line. Get yourself a tray, comb the menu and get the sides and main courses you want. Lastly here's the break down on my EXCELLENT meal. The bread is fresh, hot and delicious. Fired and baked right in front of you. There is a plethora of options and I wish I had a belly big enough to try them all. (guess that means I have to come back). I got the Quinoa which was fresh and full of flavor. The grilled cauliflower that was cooked to perfection and served with a very nice dipping sauce. The saffron rice was filling and flavorful. My entree was the spicy lamb meatballs. The sauce it sat in paired excellent with the fresh bread. The atmosphere is like you stepped into a small family run business. Nothing too lush or extravagant. On the simpler side, but the food, freshness and flavors speak more than where I'm sitting. Check this place out. 5/5.

Amazing food, cute and semi casual ambiance, super friendly service. It's semi-cafeteria style, you choose one meat and three sides (or four sides). The sides are all on display that you can pick, the meats they will prepare and bring it out to you. I loved everything I got (lamb gyro, beets, baba ganoush). Best lamb gyros ever it was sooo juicy and flavorful. Lamb meatball was also excellent with a little spice.

We went for dinner yesterday for the first time, and the only other Mediterranean restaurant we've been to was buffet-style, so this was slightly confusing for us at first! They had a sign with instructions on how to order, and so you start with grabbing a tray and you can walk and see all the food options through the glass. There's set options, and we both went with the 1 entree + 3 sides for $17.99. The hot and fresh pita was amazing! I went with gyro as my entree and my boyfriend got the lamb shank, and we were stuffed. The lamb gyro was so soft and tender like it just melted in our mouth. It was one of the best gyros we've had! The staff were nice and patient with us even though we took forever because we were so confused on how this place works. It's a very casual restaurant, no frills restaurant, perfect for anyone who wants some high quality Mediterranean food.