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Middle East Restaurant

4621 S. 14th Street, Abilene, TX 79605
325-691-9266
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Ranked #1 of 91 restaurants in Abilene
Price range: $10 - $15
Cuisines: Middle Eastern
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Edmonton, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Texas has a lot of Mexican food so we are always looking for something a little different. This is the #1 rated restaurant of ANY kind in Abilene so we felt it was a must. it did not disappoint. Having lived in the Middle east in Doha, we have pretty clear expectations of this type of food. We shared a... More

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Killeen, Texas, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

If you are Muslim, this place is a must, if you're not- it's still a must! The owner is amazing and will make your food halal for you. The food, the tea, the friendliness....it's all great. I hate that I have to drive 3 hours to get to eat here but am never disappointed when I come to town. I... More

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ABILENE
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

The food is always delicious. I crave the lentil soup that is complimentary when you dine in. My only compliant is I never see the itemized ticket for my order- it always seems more expensive than I plan on.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013 via mobile

If you are unfamiliar with this cuisine, think of it as grilled meat with fantastic new spices. The owner is an Iraqi who used to aid the US military, amd her prepares everything fresh. There prices are a little high, but the food is delicious and the hospitality is warm. I am glad we went, and we will certainly return... More

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Abilene, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Wonderful experience! We were amazed how delicious the food tasted.One of the most important things we have learned after traveling the world is that the mark of a good restaurant is not necessarily its size, but the quality of its food and the generosity of its staff. Thank you Sabah for an amazing lunch and extra special care. Definitely planning... More

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Abilene, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013

My husband and I went to Middle East for an early lunch, and I believe we were the first customers of the day. (This was my second trip to the restaurant - I visited by myself shortly after the restaurant opened about 3 years ago. I was not impressed with the food at that time, and believed it was because... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Food was good the gyros were a little diffrent than what i had in europe but were good. Service was great, somewhat of a unknown resturante to most, but excedded my expectations.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

We enjoy coming to this restaurant as the owner makes you feel welcomed and like if we're family. The food is amazing, we love the lamb, it's tender and flavorful and you'll be happy with it any way you order it.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

Hands down one of the best dining experiences of my life!!! the owner is very warm and welcoming and makes you feel like family instead a customer... the food is INCREDIBLE, seasoned and cooked to perfection... and the rest of the staff is phenomenal.... LOVED IT!!!!!

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Birmingham, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013 via mobile

First and foremost the owner and his family are incredibly welcoming! He is an Iraq war hero and has lived all over the world, I spent two nights picking his brain on international politics but he didn't seem to mind at all haha! The food was superb, I had the lamb the first night and chicken with hummus (#16 I... More

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