Raja Mediterranean Food & Sweets

"We drove out to Raja to try some more authentic Mediterranean food. It is not in the best of neighborhoods, nor is it the most beautiful location. It's kind of a hole in the wall. However, the owner is one of the most gracious hosts I've ever met. He was very welcoming and very kind. He had three very new employees the night that we arrived and so things moved a little slower than they probably would have, but the food was delicious. There was plenty of parking in front of the store. When we first arrived, we were the only ones in the restaurant. By the time we left, there were three other tables seated. There was plenty of room for more, as well. The seating is very simple with a mix and match set of tables and chairs and benches. But good enough to sit and eat. The food was definitely more authentic Mediterranean than my kids were used to, but they all ate plenty. The beef shawarma was very gristly. That was probably my biggest complaint. The chicken shawarma seemed to be more popular than the beef. We decided to order just about every appetizer they had, so we had a lot of things to taste. They probably had some of the best falafel we've ever had. It wasn't greasy and gross. The fries were fine, but nothing special. The hummus had a very nutty taste to it. It tasted more of Tajin than it did chickpea, at least to me. I prefer my own homemade hummus a little better, but it was still good. The dolmas were a favorite of my wife. My kids did not like them, though. If I was in the neighborhood, I would probably go back. I would probably not take my kids again, because it just wasn't their cup of tea. I would also probably try something different than the shawarma. I heard him saying that he makes the best shawarma in town, but I liked some but I've had it on Westheimer quite a bit better."

"A great local spot for Arabic cuisine. The owner is very hospitable and always takes care of his patrons. The food is cooked very fresh and has great flavor. My wife and I have been three times so far and really enjoy the mixed grill and hummus. I've gotten the lamb shank once which was cooked perfectly. Try the Mediterranean fries, they are garlicky and so good! Nothing on the menu has disappointed so far!"

"First experience and great experience in this lebanese restaurant. Great Quality of products (meat, hummus, bread, salad…). We real enjoyed and the owner is very nice."

"We just happened along this place and I’m so glad we did. Very friendly service and the food was chef’s kiss! Will definitely be back!"

"Went to this place to have lunch, without any plans. However we were not disappointed with the service, restaurant atmosphere and the food. We ordered 1 of each of beef kofta kebab platter, chicken n beef skewar kebab platter, lamb kebab platter, and beef skewar kebab platter. Everyone of the dishes tasted good. However, the most tasty and tender was the kofta. It was so melty n flavorful. The lamb n beef skewar kebabs were a bit tough n was a bit hard to cut n chew, but tasted great nonetheless. The free appetizer of pita bread and oil masala was pretty tasty."