20 Mediterranean Restaurants in San Antonio You Should Have Eaten at By Now
By San Antonio Current Staff
No need to hop on a plane to get some Mediterranean fare. There's plenty of options here in the Alamo City! Whether you have a craving for snacks like hummus or full-on meals like shawarma, we've gathered plenty of spots to give you a taste of something outside of the traditional San Antonio food scene. Here's a list to get you started.
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill 11075 Huebner Oaks, Suite 306, (210) 572-4382, eatgarbanzo.com
Clean eating is made easy at Garbanzo, with well-balanced meals and fresh ingredients in mind. You can choose which protein, veggies and side you’d like to build the perfect meal in a pita, salad, bowl, burrito, plate or flatbread.
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Zoës Kitchen Multiple locations, zoeskitchen.com
Zoës is both convenient and healthy, so you’ll be happy to know that the power grain bowls and kabobs taste sinfully delicious, but are guilt-free.
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Cedar Mediterranean Grill 5890 De Zavala Road, (210) 558-6200, cedarmediterraneangrill.com
The fatoush salad is always a good option, or the kalazon for something heartier. Just wash it down with the yogurt drink for a true Mediterranean experience.
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Bella On The River 106 River Walk Street, (210) 404-2355, bellaontheriver.com
Find yourself in the heart of downtown craving some Mediterranean eats? No need to venture out to the Northside. Hit up Bella On The River for authentic dishes with gluten-free and vegetarian options.
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Mina & Dimi’s Greek House 7159 W. Hwy. 90, (210) 674-3464, agreekhouse.com
This Greek house has options for everyone, even vegetarians. Enjoy a Greek vegetarian sandwich or indulge in vegetarian Moussaka. For an extra treat, try the baklava cheesecake.
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Dallah Mediterranean Cuisine 5450 Babcock Road, Suite 112, (210) 233-9574
Conveniently available on Grubhub, Dallah is your traditional Mediterranean go-to for those in the Medical Center. Stick with the classics and order up the chicken shawarma plate, which comes with hummus, a Greek salad and basmati rice.
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Athens Xpress 111 S. Flores St., (210) 227-5711
The meats are cut to order from vertical grills behind the counter and are well-flavored, tucked into a split pita bread with some salad, and anointed with a little mild tzatziki sauce.
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Jerusalem Grill Multiple locations, jerusalemgrill.net
Go for the lamb shank, just as long as you start with the Jerusalem salad and grape leaves.
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Mediterranean Turkish Grill Multiple locations, mturkishgrill.com
Enjoy kebabs of chicken, beef and lamb, cooked to perfection on the grill. Just be sure to complete your meal with pita bread and a hummus spread on the side.
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Darna 8132 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 614-1800
Order the stuffed falafel, served with a garden salad or baked chips. Oh, and get the yogurt salad too.
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