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. Photo via Instagram, gourmetandyoung
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. Photo via Instagram, zoeskitchen
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. Photo via Instagram, cedarmedgrill
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. Photo via Instagram, kingsimmons12
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. Photo via Instagram, jmz68tx
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. Photo via Facebook, Dallah Mediterranean Cuisine
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. Photo by Michael Barajas
Jerusalem Grill Multiple locations, jerusalemgrill.net Go for the lamb shank, just as long as you start with the Jerusalem salad and grape leaves. Photo via Instagram, sacurrent Credit: Photo via Instagram / sacurrent
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. Photo via Facebook, Mediterranean Turkish Grill
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. Photo via Instagram, s.a.foodie
Shisha Cafe 5500 Babcock Road, Suite 101, (210) 694-4800, shishacafesa.com Shisha has plenty to offer, with a full Mediterranean menu and a hookah bar. Whenever you’re in the mood for a hookah sesh with the crew, order up some hummus or falafel for the table. Photo via Instagram, crazyfitfoodie
Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet 4841 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 525-1231, dimassi.com Don’t limit yourself to just one dish and hit up this buffet to sample all the taste of the Mediterranean. Depending on what time you go, you’re looking at dishing out $12-$15 for a full feast of options. Photo via Instagram, ahmedrony00
Papouli’s Greek Grill 11224 Huebner Road, (210) 641-1313, papoulis.com Greek meets American at this grill. Try the lamb & feta burger, a lamb patty topped with a feta spread. Photo via Instagram, papoulisgreekgrillsa
Demo’s Greek Food Multiple locations, demosgreekfood.com Start your meal with yalandji dolmas (stuffed grape leaves with rice), have the pastichio (ground beef layered between macaroni, topped with bechamel) as an entree, and finish off with kolouria (buttered cookie twist with sesame seeds). You’re welcome. Photo via Instagram, demosgreekfood
John the Greek Restaurant 16602 San Pedro Ave., (210) 403-0565, johnthegreek.com This Northside eatery includes plenty of Greek options, but you should definitely try the deta pie and lentil soup or Avgolemono soup on chillier days. Photo via Instagram, sacurrent
Amore Cafe 4553 N.1604, (210) 492-4994, amore-cafe.com This sexy Mediterranean cafe offers authentic fare and a hookah lounge. Snack on the Kafta kabob or sambussek while puffing away on the pipe. Photo via Instagram, linnea_mariev
Pasha Mediterranean Grill Multiple locations, gopasha.com Go for something more traditional and try one of the stews, including ghormeh sabzi, pasha bademjan and braised lamb shank, served over Jasmine rice. Photo via Instagram, pasha.grill
Turquoise Grill 3720 NW 410, (210) 736-2887, turquoisegrill.com Indulge in Turkish cuisine … and beer! Turquoise Grill offers Turkish Efes Pilsen beer to top off any meal. Photo via Instagram, turquoisegrillsa
Zorbas 2110 NW Military Hwy., (210) 541-9936 For a true feast, get the mezza plate paired with the knafe for dessert. Photo via Instagram, heathershort78
Kostas Greek Food 12606 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 590-6969 Don’t let the hole-in-the-wall vibes drive you away. Stick around for the fresh beef and lamb chops, you won’t be disappointed. Photo via Instagram, patty_garcia228

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