Fares Arabic Cuisine

5221 N 10th St Suite 270, McAllen, TX 78504, United States

Fares Arabic Cuisine

About the Company

rating: 4.6

Fares Arabic Cuisine is a local, family-owned, authentic Syrian cuisine restaurant. We make our traditional family recipes from scratch, daily.

Categories

  • Halal restaurant
  • Mediterranean restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Syrian restaurant
  • Vegan restaurant
  • Vegetarian restaurant

Contact Information

Phone: +1 956-843-0116

Website: https://www.faresarabiccuisine.com/

Address: 5221 N 10th St Suite 270, McAllen, TX 78504, United States

Working hours
  • Sunday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–10 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Thank you.

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Delicious food, everytime. We come to Fares regularly, and always get a flawless experience. If you are in the RGV, this is a place to visit.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Great food great sevice

Date: a month ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

From the moment I walked in I was greeted by the boss/head chef and he was super kind and friendly. Surprisingly he is the one that took my order and brought my food to me. Let me tell you, from the customer service to the quality of food everything was spectacular. The food is a little pricey but you can tell it s high quality and DELICIOUS every bite is an explosion of flavor. If you re tired of Texmex in the valley, you MUST come eat here.

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

I have been postponing on eating here and I seriously regret it. I came here today to eat on my birthday with my family and I seriously can say that I loved it here! They made my family and children feel welcomed and the food was absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend, and the cost is worth it!!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 3

Service needs improvement, food is good. They recently change their fries to the skinny version and I have to say that for such an expense plate it was a serious disappointment. I also do think the place is overly priced. I m not sure if the service or size of plate are a good justifier on the dollar amount.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 1

over charging prices quality medium fast food not restaurant

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

The food was amazing

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

This place is awesome!! Our fries are good. And the chicken is way better and spicy! I would come back here next time. Cake was good but meh. You all would recommend this place. WARNING: WAY OVERPRICED. DONT COME BACK HERE IF IT IS OVERPRICED!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Loved the lentil soup. The strawberry lemonade a 10/10. My husband had the cucumber lemonade with the a sandwich. Yes it is slightly pricey but it is worth it in my opinion. The food is fresh and authentic.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

It s an expensive place but good food

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

Just a reminder: If you are comfortable with spending nearly $90 for a casual lunch for two, including lemonade, then thats fine. It is quite expensive!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Beautiful hotel

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 1

Was debating to go try new cusine but 21 dollars for a small and I mean small plate of hummus? Not sure how accurate this is. I have had hummus for 5 -6 bucks.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

The meals were exquisite and they were plentiful. Lemonades were excellent and the pastries were great!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

This was our first time going and the food was amazing! The Shish Kabob, Shish Tawook Platters were delicious. The hummus with fresh hot Pita was amazing. But the dessert platter with coffee was Out of this world! Yasir(I hope I spelled your name right) was an excellent waiter/host. He made our visit there a memorable one. Will go back again.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

From the moment we walked in, you could feel the friendly, relaxing atmosphere. The service was exceptional! Friendly staff and the head chef were extremely friendly, doing table touches and all. The food is excellent! The flavors are unforgettable, from the surprisingly refreshing salad to the well seasoned chicken and rice to the crispy, subtlety sweet baklava, you will be 100% satisfied with the food. The hot tea was beautifully presented and the tea blend was flowery and pleaseantly aromatic. The flaffel appetizer was crispy and paid splendidly with the sauce, all the sauce were perfect. Naan was warm, soft, and a little crispy, perfect! The decor and music are extremely relaxing. You cant go wrong visiting. If you love flavorful food you need to come!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Fares. Restaurant was extremely clean, service was great, and food delicious.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

The food was very good. I like their healthy food options while their prices are high but I feel given their healthy options it may worth it.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Best food I have ever tasted

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Excellent service! Ordered our lunch to go. They offered us complimentary Turkish coffee while we waited. Delightful! Not too strong. Vegetarian options: Falafel, potato wrap, hummus, baba ghanoush, muhammarra. Dietary restrictions: Halal

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

High prices, small portions. Food taste is very good.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Great service and delicious food everything that comes out that kitchen is extremely fresh 10/10

Date: 4 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

It is a must to eat here if you like good or better.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

I love Mediterranean food and was surprised to find this gem in the Rio Grande Valley, McAllen specifically. Ive travelled all over the United States and have had Mediterranean food in many locations, from food trucks, to the traditional buffets and high end restaurants. Fares has to be in my top 3! The food is fantastically delicious. Every order is cooked to order so the food is fresh off the grill. Which means you wait a little longer, but you cant rush perfection. The grape leaves are to die for! They are so delicious and are served warm. This is truly a family run restaurant and mom makes the deserts and the Baklava is certainly one of the best Ive ever had. I could go on about each item Ive tried, but just know that this food is excellent and worth the wait. This is what a mom and pop restaurant should be like. Personal touch and a lot of love in the food.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

I didn t visit her for a long time and I didn t be impressed then the prices was high and the menu was confusing a little bit but I have to say I give it a try another time just recently the price is a little bit different than subway but definitely different quality than subway Very very clean place and the food I could not even finish it I took the shawarma He was so fresh and the service was great. Come with Fries and a salad more than subway but you re not gonna have the guys the Serving you dogfood there in Subway Here is healthy Mediterranean food Of course it s Water to pay the difference These guys are the best to keep plays the way it is I would visit them much more time now

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

food is delicious, and service is great!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Delicious food, good music, overall excellent experience

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

You need to try this cuisine it is a hidden gem. A must-try place

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Beautiful, delicious,wonderful experience! I have been wanting to try this place for three years the moment finally came for me and my husband. The food was heavenly and we were smiling so much because of how good the food was. We even got dessert and coffee very rare for us . 10 /10 I really cant wait to come back!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Excellent Shwarama and cabbage rolls! Yes, prices are higher, but you get better quality and halal for those who need it. I brought my family for Iftar and they very much enjoyed it. I highly recommend their strawberry lemonade as well. Flavors are excellent. Staff is friendly. This is not fast food so dont come expectly junk. You get well crafted , good quality and delicious food I will bring my family again. Vegetarian options: There were vegetarian options that are delicious Dietary restrictions: I and my family eat halal and this restaurant gives a great amount of flavor and provide the halal meat we need Kid-friendliness: I brought my whole family and we are a little louder than some and they were very kind to us.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 1

Unjustifiably expensive prices. I ve grown up around Middle Eastern food for the better part of my teenage and adult life. Absolutely nothing justifies the costs being charged for what s on offer, often for food that is stale (grape leaves, I m looking at you). Average grade food at prices approaching $30 for a single shawarma (Gasp, this is virtually twice the price of a large shawarma from the infamous Café Helen in central London) and $20 for hummus (essentially chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice!) including tax. Heck, even the so called Fares Fries are exorbitantly priced at over $11 for a small plate. Now the restaurant may justify all of the above by stating their use of the highest quality ingredients and rising supply chain costs being borne by a family run setup, but unless they re using Le Bonnotte potatoes from France for their fries, I m not quite convinced. This is a standalone restaurant in McAllen, not Miami. This is Fares, not Nusr-Et. Despite rising prices for most items globally, we still have some of the most cost effective rental, labour and supply charges in the country here. Please ground yourselves like the Za atar you use and come back down to Earth to more realistic prices. Share the beauty of the Middle Eastern culture with more people in the Valley rather than excluding them by providing mediocre food at prices only the very few can afford.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 2

I like the food, but i do agree with other comments the prices are insane for McAllen restaurant. Anything you order, plus drink and tax, 40-50$ per person for meat with rice is crazy! For that amount you can enjoy fancy food in upscale restaurants

Date: 6 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

First time here loved the food and desserts and coffee as well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 1

Nice location but $25 for a shawarma, thats crazy. It didnt taste like a shawarma either. Been stationed in middle east for 10yrs and this doesnt taste authentic. Better off in Houston or Dallas. Sadly valley is not a good place for diverse authentic cultural food.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Authentic food and amazing services! We love it

Date: 7 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 1

Service is rude. They did not want to serve me.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

This place is a hidden gem in this town. The chef was very hospitable with helping me decide. Everything was absolutely packed with flavor and delicious. And the COFFEE!!! Amazing.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

I had the beet salad it was very good, and the Lentil soup also good, you wont be disappointed

Date: 7 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Me and my friend always pass by Fares. So we finally decided to try it out. And the food was delicious!! Their menu in my opinion is kind of pricey, but you do get a lot of food in return. I would definitely come back, and Recommend to friends. Vegetarian options: My friend is vegetarian, and she said that the falafel sandwich was delicious especially with the honey hummus.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

The staff is so friendly, the atmosphere is inviting, and the food is fantastic!! I loved everything, i highly recommend this restaurant , and will come back ! Thank you

Date: 8 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Excellent food, lovely place, excellent service, very filling meals.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Yummy yummy! God bless you, thank you Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

First time going here. Will definitely go back, the food and service was awesome! We order Palmyra chicken, grape leaves, cucumber lemonade, lentil soup, fatayer sabanekh, beef kebab, pistachio baklava, pistachio cake and coffee. Every item exceeded my expectations.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 1

Date: 9 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

The place was spotless, and the service excellent ! Everything was really fresh, even the salad ingredients were crispy probably just chopped at the time we ordered. The roasted veggies delicious. Very pleased with the restaurant, we will return very soon !

Date: 9 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 4

The food was good but the speed of service and attentiveness is lacking but good food.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

Expensive Kid-friendliness: No kid play-zone. Recommended dishes Cucumber Lemonade, Muhammara Parking space

Date: 9 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

I always pass by this place, and decided today that I ll dine in finally. I really enjoyed the food and the customer service was great. This has been one of my favorite family own restaurants that I ve been at so far. Everyone is friendly and will help make recommendations for dishes based on your preferences. It is a bit more expensive (im also a college student lol) but it was definitely worth it since everything was freshly made per order. It was a pleasure dining here and I ll make sure recommend to my other foodie friends.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Delicious lebanese cuisine. Its really one of the most delicious arabic food Ive ever tasted. Food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

I absolutely love Fares. You can tell the quality of the food is superb than most places, and it reflects in the pricing. I m actually surprised more restaurants don t charge what Fares is charging. I have no idea how those restaurants survive. If you want quality come here for top-notch food

Date: 9 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Extremely delicious food and friendly ambience. So filling! My family had a great first time here

Date: 10 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

This is my favorite restaurant in the area! Some of the best Halal I ve ever eaten. The service here is nice with welcoming smiles. Lamar really makes my experience even better. Her warm energy is comforting to be around. The whole restaurant is always very clean. The fresh food is delicious and makes me feel great physically. They hand make everything with an authentic homemade taste. The hummus is my favorite. I recommend the palmyra chicken. Save me some pistachio cake, it s the best cake ever oh and the pistachio baklava is one of the best things I ve ever tasted. Must have dessert here Great coffee & tea too!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

The food was very good but it is very pricey.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Ummm where have you been all my life, lol sooooo good! I usually ask for double chicken anywhere i order shawarma but here the normal plate is already a double compared to other places!!!! A little different from other shawarmas I ve tried, I m sure it s the Syrian influence, but so good might be my favorite version

Date: 10 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

The experience we had as a group of 9 people was amazing, the food was superb, the quality, taste, and cleanliness are all great. Definitely I would love to come back

Date: 10 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Food very delicious and nice service

Date: 10 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

OMG! Youre in for a treat! This FOOD is AMAZING! I almost hurst myself. I ordered 6 different things, just so I could try! Grape leaves, Beet Root, chicken curry, the list goes on. I wasnt disappointed about any of it!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

The baklava was delicious! That s all I can comment on as I only had dessert.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

If you want authenticity, Fares is beyond authentic starting from their staff to the food. This is one of my favorite places to come and enjoy a good tea and great food.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

The food is excellent and delicious and the owner and his family that work here are very nice and kind. We come here about once a week. Personally love the beef kebab the best.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Excellent place, different food and very tasty

Date: 11 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 1

Ive eaten middleeastern food all over, to include several countries in the middleast. Ive never seen, even in NYC and London, a chicken shawarma sandwich for almost $25.00!!!. I actually ask rhe guy behind the counter was that price for a platter or something. No way on this earth should that sandwich be $25.00. Highway robbery at its best!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

The best meal we had in Texas! No doubt! Go get it! Food

Date: 11 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

AMAZING FOOD!! Amazing service, amazing music! If youre driving by and see it, just stop by and eat :) you wont regret it. I ordered the cucumber lemonade, curry chicken, hummus, baba ghannouj, palmyra chicken, pistachio cake & Turkish coffee ~ seriously so yummy and satisfying! 10/10 would recommend Lamar, the sister of the owner is really sweet and helpful

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Delicious but a little bit expensive. Worth the price if you have an idea what is Arabic food.

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Everything I tried was very delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 3

Okay, but pricey.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

my favorite falafel and baklava in the valley hands down , from any I have previously tried. the Damascus sandwich is amazing , very reminiscent of Hispanic cuisine imo , which makes it comforting. I love this place , the prices are worth it because it is honestly some of the best food youll find in the valley , regardless of category. One of my favorites for a while ! Cute inside too

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

AMAZING!!! This place is great our server was so great he explained everything to us went here on a whim and we had such a great time everything was delicious. Definitely pricey but if you have the funds definitely go. Highly recommend the lentil soup as someone who does not like lentils. The desserts were to die for my bf really loved the Baklava.

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Came out of this place with an out of body experience. I m honestly at a lost for words. Definitely a hidden gem, you could taste the passion that was put into cooking this food.For everyone complaining about prices, just remember quality over quantity.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

The food was delicious. We had a vegan dinner. The ambiance was authentic. A Serbian family owns the restaurant. They are personable and delightful. We will return. Vegetarian options: My wife is vegan. I shared dinner with her. Everything was authentic and delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Delicious food!

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Food is always good, have been going here for almost a year now!

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Very good food. Prices are on the expensive side but the food is excellent!

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Every now and then in your travels you find a place that you wish you could pack up and take home with you. This is that place for me on my trip to the valley. I ordered the lamb kebab with a side of hummus (amazing) and a half order of the grape leaves and tzatziki ( oh my word). So good.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Shwarma there is delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Excellent food, service, I longed to try Arabic food again and what a delight there, very good service

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

We tried this place for the first time not knowing what to expect and e were blown away with the food, service, and over all experience. We will be back till we try everything on the menu.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Service was great and food was delicious Kid-friendliness: High chair for my grandson was available Food : 5/5 |

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Love this place. Love the food. Every meal I ve tried there is so good. I will continue going there.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Great Syrian cuisine!

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

If you want authentic Arabic cuisine this is the place to come too! You can see and hear the pride in their voices as they explain the menu to you. They make the food from scratch daily and recipes are from family. It was our first time here and they made us feel so welcome. It is pricey, expect to pay for the service and quality you are getting. You can look at their menu online before coming so you know what to expect, but it sure is worth a try!

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

A Culinary Journey: Fares Arabic Cuisine truly transports you to the heart of the Middle East with its aromatic spices, succulent lamb dishes, and community-like ambiance. Its a destination for food enthusiasts seeking a genuine culinary adventure. Muhammara served with pita bread is a great nutty dip, the succulent lamb dishes are well served, they have heartwarming family service, and a slice of tradition, its an ideal spot for a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended!

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 1

Food is ridiculously overpriced. Have yet to find a affordable with good food Mediterranean/Greek restaurant in the valley. 21 dollars for falafel is insane, which is considered a appetizer. Other ethic restaurants in the valley do not have this pricing and there is no justification. Will have to stick to my trips out of the area for my fix. Only for rich people. Avoid if you dont want to go broke just ordering a appetizer.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

One of our favorite restaurant in McAllen. Food is always good and the service is great, worth paying the price, it s quality food. Glad that we have this kind of restaurant in the RGV.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Great service and delicious meals!

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

The food was good. The service was attentive, and the atmosphere was nice. Be prepared for the price. My experience of 2 entrees, plus 2 cucumber lemonades came out to $85, including tip. This is a great place for a date experience, not really a place for a quick bite. I must stress, Im not complaining, I was just surprised at the cost of the experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Very clean place, very beautiful decoration with welcoming service. The staff is very kind, smiling and attentive. The food is exceptional, everything is made on site and the ingredients are of very good quality. To anyone who passes by I strongly advise you to eat there!

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

The tea was very good and food excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Oh my goodness their food is made with love and quality. Their staff are very nice. If you dont mind the price, you will have a good time! I myself tried the Chicken Shawarma. A Shawarma is like a chicken wrap, but better! If you have been meaning to go here, I recommend you set a date to go. Trust me, you will not regret it.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Love the coffee! The Turkish Delight is sooooo good! Everything we ate was delicious. I cant remember all the different foods we tried, but loved it so much went back within the same week.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

food is delicious and very clean i highly recommend this place, staff are amazing Ask for Abo Ahmad he will take care of you very well Food

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 1

The Owner steals all the tips from the server. Please confront the owner when tip on service!

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Great food. Fresh and homemade. Everyone is focus in providing good service. We are from Houston and we are familiar with good Mediterranean food. Since we were visiting McAllen, we decided to try mediterranean food here. Excellent, worth the drive!!

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Great food. I got the chicken shawarma and hummus. Both were awesome with good portions. A little pricey but was worth the trip given that it filled my craving for good mediterranean food. The Turkish coffee was fun too.

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Top restaurant totally recommend it. Food is amazing please check it out you wont regret.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Best Mediterranean food around!!! Reminds me of Mediterranean restaurants in NY! The food is fresh and perfectly seasoned! The hot tea is amazing! Highly recommend!! Will be visiting often!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

The food was great!

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

The service and food were great. Restaurant was clean. It was a great place to go and eat.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Excellent food

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Good place nice food excellent service

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Excellent food , very authentic!

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 1

Chicken shawarma sandwich is $26!!! More than double to triple average market value !!!

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

First time here visiting from California, this place was a suggestion from Google Maps and it was incredible in Food, we met the Chef in person who was very friendly and his food was very good, also the waitress was absolutely attentive and very friendly, the place was very comfortable and clean, the portions were very good, the prices were very affordable. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Delicious food! The plates are served very generously and authentic flavors. Would rate it a 10/10 if possible.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Really expensive but worth the price

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

The food was delicious! The service was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed their restaurant very much!

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Amazing Arabic/Halal food. We were visiting McAllen during a weekend and saw this restaurant that had good reviews on Google, so we decided to give it a try. Since we just had breakfast, ordered the food to go. Overall, the experience was really good, the staff is very friendly and happy to help you decide what to order so you can get the most out of it. We got hummus, baba ghannouj, muhammara, yalanji, curry chicken (which came with a delicious Jazmine rice), manooush zaatar, tabbouleh and some extra pita bread to eat during the next days, every single item was extremely good. Also while we were waiting for our order to come, we got some coffee which had a very interesting flavor, it was strong, a bit spicy (probably it contains some cloves) and warm, enjoyed it a lot. Im glad that they also offer vegetarian and vegan options. Vegetarian options: There are some vegetarian and vegan items on the menu, such as tabbouleh, pita bread, falafel, hummus, etc...

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Needed something light and flavorful... Fares met and exceeded all my expectations. Will definitely be coming back.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Really authentic, fresh, food. Everything I ordered was packed with flavor and made to order. Definitely worth every penny. Also love supporting small, family owned business.

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

If you are looking for new flavors in your life, this is the spot!! Delicious Arabic food, healthy and full of flavor!

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Yummy food and great service!

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

I had always wanted to try Arabic food, but never had the chance until yesterday. It was my first time eating here and I have to say that the food was delicious, a bit expensive, but definitely worth the price. This was also the first time I tried baklava and I have to say it was so good. This is a place I would definitely consider visiting again in the future.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Honestly the best Arabic cuisine I ve had in years. If you re in the area do yourself a favor and stop by.

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 3

I will start by saying that the prices are very high, some dishes were good but not that good for the price, specially for the portion size. The Kofta Kebab was just okay, mine was a little dry not as juicy and tasty as I had in other places, definitely not worth $26+. The Lamb Shawarma was good, the meat was tasty and the fries and salad made it more delicious. The Falafels were just okay, the Muhammara was really good. Overall the place looks nice inside, the service was so so & prices are very high.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 3

EXPENSIVE...place to eat Parking: Always hard to find parking

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 2

First time here. Got the 27 dollar sandwich. Just wanted to try something new as Im a foodie. For the price of the sandwich I thought it was going to be amazing. The chicken was cold... Not sure if it was supposed to be or not. But the chicken just was not good sadly. There wasnt enough sauce in the sandwich. Ive tried Arabic food once before and it was everything and more. Unfortunately I wont be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Very authentic food. The taste is superb and seasoning is amazing! You will fall in love with this place!

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

A little expensive but a good halal option in McAllen.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Fares is a family-owned business. Its a local Arabic Restaurant. I dine here occasionally ( mostly takeout). The atmosphere is lively, with an open kitchen concept. I could just come here to eat the hummus and their homemade pita bread. The cucumber mint lemonade is delicious. The flavors are well-balanced. The Kofta Kebab is tasty. The Fattoush salad is so crisp and refreshing. I enjoy beetroot salad, its fresh and flavorsome. But by far my favorite is their Pistachio Cake; I LOVE IT! Mmmmm (mouthwatering) the Blakava and other sweets are delectable too. I recommend Fares Arabic Cuisine!

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

4/8/23 5:45pm- Ive always been curious about this place and was not disappointed. We had 2 cucumber lemonades, falafel sandwich, lamb shawarma sandwich, manoush jibneh, and a slice of pistachio cake to go. Total with tax $83.22. If youre on a budget yes skip but if youre like us wanting to try new things then stop by.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Very expensive, but the food is amazing. Just like homemade. With high quality ingredients. Its worth it. Vegetarian options: Several options and theyre all absolutely delicious!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

This was the best falafel Ive had in a long time. The homemade hummus was also very good. The cost of the menu items was very expensive in my opinion, so unfortunately its not a place I can eat often, but I would definitely go again.

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Excellent FLAVOR

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Loved the food and service.

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Food

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Loved the food!!

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 3

Falafel tasted frozen, kofta kabob was subpar and really small in portion relative to the price. Food wasn t terrible just thought it did not live up to its price point

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Always a favorite of ours! They did not disappoint on our most recent visit. The food was delicious as ever. The service as friendly and lively as we remembered. The menus have been updated since our last visit. The offerings were paired down a bit, however, all the favorites remained. All in all, when looking for flavorful food, on the healthier spectrum, and friendly service, give this place a try!

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

I had the falafel sandwich and pita with muhammara. The food was excellent! The only issue was that the food didn t come out together so I had to wait a bit for my brother s and dad s food to come out. Other than that, everything was great; the server was very friendly and the ambiance was pleasant. Will definitely be coming back after Lent to try the meat dishes!

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Definitely recommend Baklawa with coffee. The palmyra chicken was great, perfect combination of a crusty outside and seasoning as well as tenderness on the inside. Definitely going to come back. The customer attention was great and everyone was very friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Had amazing meal, amazing falafel and hummus, definitely recommend the Arabic coffee with pistachio baklawa.

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

We went there for lunch today and had an amazing meal. The staff was kind and helped us pick out our food. Great food and service. We will be back. Vegetarian options: I had hummus and a falafel wrap

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

We had a amazing dinner and dessert. I loved the quiet atmosphere, Super friendly server.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Unbelievable waitress who explained the menu, the food, and patiently answered our many questions. Food was the best. Can not say enough about the service. A bit pricey, but to us it was ok considering the enjoyment of the evening and the experience of something new and different. Highly recommend for an enjoyable meal.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 1

Bad customer service. Not military friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Really appreciate the food and great service! A+, excellent waiter and very tasty chicken and hummus. Our server is usually Mohamed and his level of service and kindness is one of the reasons we like to return frequently. The hummus is excellent, the pitas are fresh and hot, the oils they use are wonderful, and the shawarma is also very good, they can customize it for you a little and we added some sort of feta crumble cheese and garlic which went great.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Best Mediterranean cuisine in McAllen. Everything is very good. It s a little pricy since they make everything fresh. Otherwise it s amazing.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

The food was delicious and the dessert is super tasty! The place is very nice! We will be back soon!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

The food was excellent as always. I tried the Damascus sandwich this time. Delicious! The falafel is always good, too. I also tried their strawberry lemonade this time. So fresh. The staff are always very friendly and courteous, and they take pride in their dishes. If you go and youre not familiar with some dish, ask lots of questions. They are happy to help.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Love this place Food was amazing. Service was exceptional. We had sandwiches and it was more than e ough food. Served hot and pretty quick. A very good place with a great staff. Thanks guys we will be back for sure!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

The food is delicious and the portion sizes are large. Also, the service is very friendly and attentive. The food is expensive, though, so keep that in mind before going. This will be exclusively a special occasion restaurant for us.

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Loved the food and service

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Have visited several times, and the food is always delicious! Service is consistently kind and attentive, as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

The food tasted amazing I really enjoyed eating here it s so relaxing and calm loved it the staff was very friendly and very welcoming if your in the area please come try this food it s absolutely amazing I promise you won t be disappointed 5 stars overall a lovely experience 10/10

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Exquisite taste, friendly service!

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

Worst arabic food Ive ever had! Pita bread is really Mexican unsalted tortilla! Way too pricey for wanna be arabic food! Hummus had no flavor!!! All in all a very bad experience for over a hundred dollars

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

This place is Amazing!!!! The food is Delicious , I could just come here to eat the hummus, homemade pita and Tabbouleh, its that good! I will definitely be back!

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Best Arabic place I ve been to, the food is delicious! Portions were good, area is clean, and service was friendly. Although prices are high I ll still come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

This place is great, they only have one waitress and service is a bit slow. The food is great and it is worth the wait.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Food was very good. And place was nice and clean. How ever I do believe the prices could be a little more affordable. Otherwise its a really nice place to dine once every blue moon. Portions might of been a little irregular for the prices. I think it can improve in the future. But definitely a good place to dine in.

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

So delicious food and great taste!

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

This is well priced restaurant In my opinion it is worth every single penny Not easy to find in the US an authentic food like Fares unless you travel overseas My opinion based that I tried the vegetarian plates only (no meat) The hummus, the eggplant, the spinach pies were authentic 100/100 The tabouli is very fresh seemed like hourly made ,it last long in the refrigerator , at overseas they put more cracked wheat , more tiny cut tomatoes and more lemon reason why taste more juicy but in this case it must be eaten immediately beforethe parsley change color and will sag the fattouch salad is great I like to add more lemon olive oil and little pomegranate molasses just before I eat it

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 4

Delicious food that my family loves. If comfort food is your goal, this will be a good choice.

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Beautiful food, taste amazing, worth every penny! Lovely staff :) will be coming back! The sides were great and was surprised by the beautiful texture and taste though I was weary at first! Price was a little more than expected but we ll worth! They know their value. The chef even noticed I was weary and sent a free side to try for free. Was some of the best food I have ever had. Highly recommend!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

OMG. IT WAS AWESOME!!!! GREAT ATMOSPHERE, SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF AND THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago