Craving Mediterranean food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Dallas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Greek Cafe and Bakery
Topping the list is Greek Cafe and Bakery. Located at 334 W. Davis St. in Oak Cliff, the Greek spot is the highest-rated cheap Mediterranean restaurant in Dallas, boasting 4.5 stars out of 182 reviews on Yelp.
The menu offers dishes like the Falafel Gyro (fried chickpea patties, feta and tzatziki sauce), the Apollo Platter (gyro meat or chicken breast served with Greek salad, grilled veggies and either french fries or sweet potato fries) and the spanakopita. (See the full menu here.)
Yelper Dylan B. said, "Super casual and friendly joint with some pretty bomb Greek food. We got the chicken gyro and combo platter, and I would definitely recommend going for the platter! Sweet potato fries were crisp and delish, pita was soft, warm and amazing, meat was perfection. Get the baklava. It was the best I've had in a long long time!"
2. Charcoal Avenue
Next up is Far North's Charcoal Avenue, situated at 17509 Coit Road, Suite 7. With 4.5 stars out of 106 reviews on Yelp, the fusion eatery has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
On the menu, you pick a rice bowl, salad bowl or pita wrap, then add a protein such as tikka chicken, falafel or gyro, plus a sauce of your choice. You can also grab chicken wings, burgers and more. (See the menu here.)
Sarah M., who reviewed it on April 28, wrote, "This is great, inexpensive, delicious late-night food. I had the falafel bowl with rice, salad and all of the sauces and was so full I couldn't finish."
3. Big Guy's Chicken & Rice
Northeast Dallas' Big Guy's Chicken & Rice, located at 2614 Elm St., Suite 130, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly, fast-casual Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot four stars out of 238 reviews.
Look for dishes like the Big Guy's Mixed Rice Platter (beef, lamb and chicken served over a bed of yellow rice with a side salad), the falafel wrap and the chicken shawarma wrap with tomato and onion.
Jackie A., who reviewed it on Aug. 1, wrote, "Great customer service! I got the Big Guy Mix. It came with rice, chicken, beef and lamb. Everything about this dish was amazing. Big portion with reasonable prices. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for good Mediterranean food."
4. Wava Halal Grill
Wava Halal Grill, a Mediterranean spot that offers gyros, falafel, kebabs and more in M Streets, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 54 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3611 Greenville Ave., Suite A, to see for yourself.
Everything that's served there is prepared to halal standards. Menu items include the lamb or beef gyro over rice with onions, tomatoes and greens, a falafel wrap and baklava for dessert. (Check out the menu here.)
Yelper Danny K. said, "Ordered the chicken gyro plate. It was loaded with fresh ingredients, excellent seasoning, flavorful white sauce and was served with awesome service!"
5. New York Eats
Over in Far North, check out New York Eats, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 49 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mediterranean, halal and New American spot by heading to 13531 Montfort Drive, Suite 109.
The menu offers signature platters like the Manhattan Mix Plate (meats and falafel served over seasoned rice and romaine, topped with white sauce, pita bread and veggies), the Bay Ridge BBQ Platter (mixed meats infused with barbecue flavors, served over curly fries) and the Hell's Kitchen Platter (gyro meat, chicken and falafel with seasoned rice). (See the full menu here.)
Yelper Yesmeena S., who reviewed it on Aug. 12, wrote, "This is by far the best American-style halal food in Dallas! Great decor! We loved everything that we ordered, and it was in pristine condition. The barbecue platter tasted amazing! Coming from a Lebanese lady, their falafel was awesome!"
