In search of a new favorite Mediterranean spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Black Sea Restaurant
Topping the list is Black Sea Restaurant. Located at 737 Snelling Ave. North in Midway, the Turkish and Mediterranean spot, which offers desserts and more, is the highest rated cheap Mediterranean restaurant in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 215 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant offers a menu with salads, doner sandwiches, kebabs and more. On the menu, look for the lamb and chicken doner, chicken gyro kebab with homemade yogurt or the falafels.
2. Afro Deli & Grill - Saint Paul
Next up is downtown's Afro Deli & Grill - Saint Paul, situated at 5 W. Seventh Place. With 4.5 stars out of 121 reviews on Yelp, the African and Mediterranean spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
The restaurant is a fusion of African, Mediterranean, and American themed food. On the menu, look for the beef or chicken sambusa with hot sauce, the grilled chicken with Korean sauce and African spices or the falafel sandwich.
3. Zait & Za'atar
Merriam Park's Zait & Za'atar, located at 1626 Selby Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and imported food spot 4.5 stars out of 116 reviews.
The restaurant offers soups, salads, sandwiches and food plates. On the menu, look for the lentil soup, the grilled chicken sandwich with fries and pickles or the smoky eggplant dip with pita bread.
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