Looking to satisfy your appetite for Middle Eastern fare, but don't want to break the bank?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most excellent affordable Middle Eastern restaurants around Dallas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike on a budget.
1. Big Guy's Chicken & Rice
Topping the list is Big Guy's Chicken & Rice. Located at 2614 Elm St., Suite 130, in Deep Ellum, the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fast food joint is the highest-rated source for inexpensive Middle Eastern cuisine in Dallas, boasting four stars out of 333 reviews on Yelp.
"It all started with a gyro and a dream," writes the history section of the business' Yelp profile. "Emulating the best of what New York halal street food has to offer, this hidden hole-in-the-wall is the perfect take-out option and guaranteed staple for your late-night munchies."
Specialties include gyros, organic 36-hour marinated chicken, rice bowls and other Mediterranean-inspired bites.
2. Samad Cafe
Next up is Love Field Area's Samad Cafe, situated at 2706 Manor Way. With 4.5 stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp, the Persian, Iranian and Middle Eastern cafe has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-cost option.
Yelper Syed R., who reviewed Samad Cafe on June 7, wrote, "The food here is delicious! The lamb shank was really tender. This is definitely the best Persian food in Dallas."
Saeed S. noted, "I tried both chelo kabob and lamb shank, they were both delicious. The price was very reasonable, and I highly recommend this place to those who want to try real Persian food."
3. New York Eats
North Dallas' New York Eats, located at 13531 Montfort Drive, Suite 109, is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the economical Mediterranean halal eatery four stars out of 168 reviews.
According to the business' Yelp page, New York Eats' specialties include "New York halal street cart food, gyro and chicken rice, wraps, burgers and more."
4. Chop House Gyro
At last, Chop House Gyro, a Mediterranean and halal outpost in North Dallas, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 66 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5301 Alpha Road, Suite A12, to give it a try for yourself.
"Chop House started with a dream driven by the craving for authentic Mediterranean fast food, a concept that is still new to Texas," states the history section of its Yelp bio. "The idea was to open a restaurant that offers a menu that bursts with flavor in a contemporary setting that everyone can enjoy."
Signature items to try include the New York-style gyro over rice, shawarma roll and healthy salad.
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