I had a wonderful experience at Cleopatra.. The hospitality and service was Excellent... The Restaraunt is beautiful and very clean... The food was fresh and very tasty... I had the chicken shwarma :-) ... It's appropriate for both family and anyone who simply wants to enjoy a delicious meal with friends and loved ones... I highly recommend this family owned mediterranean restaurant to anyone... We'll be back soon...
(5)
Andrea F.
This is my go to place for Arabic food in Miami! Their hummus is so delicious and tastes so fresh, you can tell its home made. Their falafel is also my favorite!
(4)
Anam K.
First of all, this was my first time here. I go to a location near by once a month and have always looked at this place with curiosity. I have to say the customer service sucks. I told the lady it was my first time here, and she responded with an "ok". Everyone has bad days, I get it. The kitchen setup looked kinda messy. Visually, the place isn't appealing. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma, and I have to say it compensated for everything else. It was really good. It was amazing actually. One thing I didn't like we're the fried, stale pita chips. I wish they would have offered me fries instead of dumping these into my tray.
(3)
D C.
Horrible customer service over the phone. You call during lunch hour to place an order and you can barely understand what the girl says and puts the the phone down and forgets you're there or doesn't care. Had to cancel my order when they told me it was 30 minutes to pick up. They really need to improve their customer service skills and their English. And around here in order to survive you cannot have a 30 minute wait to pick up lunch.
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JoCat R.
Absolutely love this spot!!! Great customer service and great food. I use to come here all the time when I worked in Doral and now I live in Doral and am so glad we still have this hidden gem. I love their Chicken Shawarma and I always add Tabouleh and ask for extra garlic sauce on the side. :) This calls for a happy foodie dance.
(5)
Azais C.
First adjective that comes to mind when I think of Cleopatra Mediterranean Grill is fresh, fresh, fresh! Their falafel is cooked at the time of order. It's not sitting under a hot plate for hours like most fast food Mediterranean joints. They also make a delicious tahini sauce with a potent garlic kick, and their tabouli is just the right level of tangy. I simply love lunching here; especially for $10 a platter. Their evening hours aren't very clear though. It appears to cater only to the lunch crowd in Doral. I'd love it if they were open late night.
(5)
Alexa C.
What a Yelpdown, the food took over 80 minutes to get here & when it did...I wish I could send it back. Ok so here's my take... Tabbouleh: the parsley was not chopped enough and lacked bulgar wheat (the grain, whatever) very bland and tasted as if it had been left out too long. Tawook Platter: Way too much Paprika used. Is that Mojo that I taste ? Extremely dry and over seasoned. I won't eat it. Babaghanoush: Eh, it's okay. Too soggy for my taste but it wasn't life-threatening either. Pita: ::Sigh:: what a fail. Terrible. I prefer Stacy's pita chips. I will never eat here or recommend this place to anyone. No Bueno!
(1)
Jenifer D.
Love this place! It's quickly become one of my favorite lunch time locations. The food is always super fresh. My favorite is the Chicken Shawarma platter. The hummus is amazing too! Definitely a must try for those Mediterranean food lovers.
(5)
Carlo V.
The food is decent and pretty genuine, but the prices are very high for what it is, there are small neighborhood restaurants that have similar food for a lot less in the area. A soup and a sandwich here will set you back around $20, if this place was not so expensive we will eat there more often
(2)
Vlad R.
This place is absolutely horrible! The food is OK, but they have ZERO idea how to manage a restaurant. You would think that during the lunch time rush they would 1) have the proper staffing and 2) be ready to prepare food. I came in at noon and was basically the 1st person there before the rush. I came up to the register and the person just ignored me while he took an order over the phone first for 10+ minutes. After FINALLY getting off the phone, my order was put in. I WAITED FOR OVER 35 MINUTES for my food. It was a simple meal nothing special, but literally took forever. I wasted my entire lunch hour at this place and will NOT be going back.
(1)
Nicolette R.
This is my favorite food ever! Love going here for lunch - good place to eat in and listen to Middle Eastern pop music. Everything is delicious and made to order. Chicken shwarma, rice with lentils, tabouli salad, and rosewater lemonade. Baklava is also good. If I could, I would eat it every day.
(5)
Rachael H.
What can I say about this place? It satisfies my shawarma cravings while still staying relatively close to home. Although..the shawarma is more like seasoned grilled chicken. The tabouli salad was warm and the baba ghanouj could have been a bit more lemon-y. It'll do until Daily Breead decides to make a Doral location I suppose.
(3)
Jared S.
I love this place! It's nice to have something that's not the same old standard fare. The food is always fresh and tastes great. The thing I like about Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food in general is that you can usually eat a little lighter without sacrificing taste - and they really hit it on the head here. Chicken shawarma is really good, falafel are tasty (and, despite being fried, not greasy). The hummus is creamy and awesome. I made sure to bring some home for my wife... if I don't eat it before I leave work! This is my new favorite lunch spot. On certain days the parking lot gets full but there's parking on the side-street that intersects 107 ave. Don't miss this place!
(4)
victoria r.
Decided to eat here since I am a Mediterranean fan and saw the pretty good yelp reviews. Fast/casual restaurant. No waiter service. Staff is super friendly and willing to give samples of just about anything. Portions are good and pricing is average. Simple decor and located in a nice plaza. Hummus was amazing. I ordered the meat platter (with hummus instead of rice). I also enjoyed the Rose water. My only complaint was that they automatically add 18% gratuity to the check... for what? I have not a clue. There are no waiters! Other than the additional tip they felt entitled to it was a good experience.
(3)
Soraya S.
Awesome little gem. i love this place. very very authentic middle eastern cuisine. Family owned by a middle eastern family... Quick, Easy, great place to grab a sandwich, salad, or platter when working in the neighborhood (which i do). i come here a LOT. Recommended things to order: The Fried Kibbehs are really authentic and some of the best in the city, but they are large so don't order too many. The Hummus is really thick and creamy, very authentic. The Chicken Shawarma sandwich is delicious. Ask them to put garlic sauce and french fries in the sandwich for a really exceptional flavor (its how they do it in Lebanon). The Lemonade (OMG THIS IS MY FAVORITE! i think it has rose water in it or something. unlike any lemonade iv ever had. its freaking genius!) but whatever you order, its healthy and really tasty.
(4)
Primo L.
Good, fast and inexpensive lunch spot in Doral with a unique take on middle eastern cuisine.
(3)
Liz H.
Fresh well-seasoned food and friendly staff, what more could you ask for? This is a great lunch spot where you order and pay at the counter, wait while your food is freshly prepared (5-10 minutes or so depending on what you order) and your name is called to pick it up when it's done. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita which was served with freshly made pita chips, both were very good, however I will recommend either getting a platter which comes with sides or an appetizer as I was still a bit hungry after finishing just the pita. I got a small order of falafel (6 pieces) to take with me which were also made fresh and were delicious. I will definitely be back to try other items! Just a note that there was no 18% gratuity added to my check as another review indicated.
(5)
Carla L.
Small neighborhood joint, right off 107th Ave. Cleopatra is authentic Middle Eastern food.. very good. The grape leaves are delicious but a tad pricey. The Kibbeh was OK, not the best l have had, but the rest of the food made up for it. The Babagannouj fantastic and the coffee was excellent. All in all, it was delicious but a tad pricey for such a small, waiter less venue. The prices rival Layali Miami down the street and at Layali it is a full restaurant. lts definitely worth it for takeout.
(4)
Arlene R.
The food is great and fresh!!! The fried kibbeh is awesome!!! The place could use an update, but other than that, it's a great place to eat!
(4)
Bird S.
Incredibly fresh. Had the gyro and the flavors were just perfect. The lamb was one of the best I've had. I'd say it's slightly pricey but worth it. Always ask for the specials there can be more than what they list.
(5)
Yamilet R.
This is my first visit. My husband brought me here for a lunch date because he's eaten here before and thought I would like it. He was right. I wanted to stick to my diet, so I scanned the menu for something acceptable. I opted for the chicken shawarma fatoush salad. It consists of perfectly seasoned, tender grilled chicken breast strips on a bed of shredded lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes and parsley. The salad is tossed in a garlicky vinaigrette. Some pita chips round out the meal. My husband ordered the Kafta sandwich wrap. It's has ground beef, which looked and tasted like meatloaf, and salad fixings like tomatoes and such. I tried it. It was fine, but then again I'm not much of a meat-eater. I thought I had done well with my diet. However, the baklava was calling my name. It was ok, but not my favorite. It had too much of a spice I don't like. I think it's nutmeg or cloves. We spent $24, including two drinks and the dessert. So, it wasn't too cheap, but I don't consider it expensive. I guess if I were to eat there everyday, it would be.
(4)
Gustavo A. L.
Small self service mediterranean cafe. The food is authentic, it has the rich taste of the middle eastern spices. The kibbeh can be improved but this could be because it is already premade - this food can be labor intensive. Good Kabob and good value. However, given the fact that there is no waiter service, we did find it to be on the expensive side. But by the same token sometimes waiter service can take away from the experience. It is a perfect option for a quick lunch.
(3)
Jeannette L.
I love this place! Ive been a fan of Cleopatra's for almost 3 yrs. Its a bit pricey but so worth it. The staff is real friendly and if you are a regular they make you feel at home and I love that about a location. I like to feel that I am appreciated for my business. What I Always order is not a menu combo item. I guess you can call it "The J speacial". I order the rice with tabule on the side and a lot of lamb meat with a piece of pitta AND green tea to wash it all down. YUMMY! This was my craving during my pregnancy. There is a couple of small tables inside but you can always call ahead and place your order for take out. While you wait for your food you can sit back and relax to the sounds of Middle Eastern Music. The food is always fresh and you can see it beign prepared. I spend around $11.00 there for lunch.
(4)
R N.
My wife hated the grape leaves. I just thought it was OK but expensive.
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Adriana H.
I had a wonderful experience at Cleopatra.. The hospitality and service was Excellent... The Restaraunt is beautiful and very clean... The food was fresh and very tasty... I had the chicken shwarma :-) ... It's appropriate for both family and anyone who simply wants to enjoy a delicious meal with friends and loved ones... I highly recommend this family owned mediterranean restaurant to anyone... We'll be back soon...
(5)Andrea F.
This is my go to place for Arabic food in Miami! Their hummus is so delicious and tastes so fresh, you can tell its home made. Their falafel is also my favorite!
(4)Anam K.
First of all, this was my first time here. I go to a location near by once a month and have always looked at this place with curiosity. I have to say the customer service sucks. I told the lady it was my first time here, and she responded with an "ok". Everyone has bad days, I get it. The kitchen setup looked kinda messy. Visually, the place isn't appealing. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma, and I have to say it compensated for everything else. It was really good. It was amazing actually. One thing I didn't like we're the fried, stale pita chips. I wish they would have offered me fries instead of dumping these into my tray.
(3)D C.
Horrible customer service over the phone. You call during lunch hour to place an order and you can barely understand what the girl says and puts the the phone down and forgets you're there or doesn't care. Had to cancel my order when they told me it was 30 minutes to pick up. They really need to improve their customer service skills and their English. And around here in order to survive you cannot have a 30 minute wait to pick up lunch.
(2)JoCat R.
Absolutely love this spot!!! Great customer service and great food. I use to come here all the time when I worked in Doral and now I live in Doral and am so glad we still have this hidden gem. I love their Chicken Shawarma and I always add Tabouleh and ask for extra garlic sauce on the side. :) This calls for a happy foodie dance.
(5)Azais C.
First adjective that comes to mind when I think of Cleopatra Mediterranean Grill is fresh, fresh, fresh! Their falafel is cooked at the time of order. It's not sitting under a hot plate for hours like most fast food Mediterranean joints. They also make a delicious tahini sauce with a potent garlic kick, and their tabouli is just the right level of tangy. I simply love lunching here; especially for $10 a platter. Their evening hours aren't very clear though. It appears to cater only to the lunch crowd in Doral. I'd love it if they were open late night.
(5)Alexa C.
What a Yelpdown, the food took over 80 minutes to get here & when it did...I wish I could send it back. Ok so here's my take... Tabbouleh: the parsley was not chopped enough and lacked bulgar wheat (the grain, whatever) very bland and tasted as if it had been left out too long. Tawook Platter: Way too much Paprika used. Is that Mojo that I taste ? Extremely dry and over seasoned. I won't eat it. Babaghanoush: Eh, it's okay. Too soggy for my taste but it wasn't life-threatening either. Pita: ::Sigh:: what a fail. Terrible. I prefer Stacy's pita chips. I will never eat here or recommend this place to anyone. No Bueno!
(1)Jenifer D.
Love this place! It's quickly become one of my favorite lunch time locations. The food is always super fresh. My favorite is the Chicken Shawarma platter. The hummus is amazing too! Definitely a must try for those Mediterranean food lovers.
(5)Carlo V.
The food is decent and pretty genuine, but the prices are very high for what it is, there are small neighborhood restaurants that have similar food for a lot less in the area. A soup and a sandwich here will set you back around $20, if this place was not so expensive we will eat there more often
(2)Vlad R.
This place is absolutely horrible! The food is OK, but they have ZERO idea how to manage a restaurant. You would think that during the lunch time rush they would 1) have the proper staffing and 2) be ready to prepare food. I came in at noon and was basically the 1st person there before the rush. I came up to the register and the person just ignored me while he took an order over the phone first for 10+ minutes. After FINALLY getting off the phone, my order was put in. I WAITED FOR OVER 35 MINUTES for my food. It was a simple meal nothing special, but literally took forever. I wasted my entire lunch hour at this place and will NOT be going back.
(1)Nicolette R.
This is my favorite food ever! Love going here for lunch - good place to eat in and listen to Middle Eastern pop music. Everything is delicious and made to order. Chicken shwarma, rice with lentils, tabouli salad, and rosewater lemonade. Baklava is also good. If I could, I would eat it every day.
(5)Rachael H.
What can I say about this place? It satisfies my shawarma cravings while still staying relatively close to home. Although..the shawarma is more like seasoned grilled chicken. The tabouli salad was warm and the baba ghanouj could have been a bit more lemon-y. It'll do until Daily Breead decides to make a Doral location I suppose.
(3)Jared S.
I love this place! It's nice to have something that's not the same old standard fare. The food is always fresh and tastes great. The thing I like about Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food in general is that you can usually eat a little lighter without sacrificing taste - and they really hit it on the head here. Chicken shawarma is really good, falafel are tasty (and, despite being fried, not greasy). The hummus is creamy and awesome. I made sure to bring some home for my wife... if I don't eat it before I leave work! This is my new favorite lunch spot. On certain days the parking lot gets full but there's parking on the side-street that intersects 107 ave. Don't miss this place!
(4)victoria r.
Decided to eat here since I am a Mediterranean fan and saw the pretty good yelp reviews. Fast/casual restaurant. No waiter service. Staff is super friendly and willing to give samples of just about anything. Portions are good and pricing is average. Simple decor and located in a nice plaza. Hummus was amazing. I ordered the meat platter (with hummus instead of rice). I also enjoyed the Rose water. My only complaint was that they automatically add 18% gratuity to the check... for what? I have not a clue. There are no waiters! Other than the additional tip they felt entitled to it was a good experience.
(3)Soraya S.
Awesome little gem. i love this place. very very authentic middle eastern cuisine. Family owned by a middle eastern family... Quick, Easy, great place to grab a sandwich, salad, or platter when working in the neighborhood (which i do). i come here a LOT. Recommended things to order: The Fried Kibbehs are really authentic and some of the best in the city, but they are large so don't order too many. The Hummus is really thick and creamy, very authentic. The Chicken Shawarma sandwich is delicious. Ask them to put garlic sauce and french fries in the sandwich for a really exceptional flavor (its how they do it in Lebanon). The Lemonade (OMG THIS IS MY FAVORITE! i think it has rose water in it or something. unlike any lemonade iv ever had. its freaking genius!) but whatever you order, its healthy and really tasty.
(4)Primo L.
Good, fast and inexpensive lunch spot in Doral with a unique take on middle eastern cuisine.
(3)Liz H.
Fresh well-seasoned food and friendly staff, what more could you ask for? This is a great lunch spot where you order and pay at the counter, wait while your food is freshly prepared (5-10 minutes or so depending on what you order) and your name is called to pick it up when it's done. I ordered the chicken shawarma pita which was served with freshly made pita chips, both were very good, however I will recommend either getting a platter which comes with sides or an appetizer as I was still a bit hungry after finishing just the pita. I got a small order of falafel (6 pieces) to take with me which were also made fresh and were delicious. I will definitely be back to try other items! Just a note that there was no 18% gratuity added to my check as another review indicated.
(5)Carla L.
Small neighborhood joint, right off 107th Ave. Cleopatra is authentic Middle Eastern food.. very good. The grape leaves are delicious but a tad pricey. The Kibbeh was OK, not the best l have had, but the rest of the food made up for it. The Babagannouj fantastic and the coffee was excellent. All in all, it was delicious but a tad pricey for such a small, waiter less venue. The prices rival Layali Miami down the street and at Layali it is a full restaurant. lts definitely worth it for takeout.
(4)Arlene R.
The food is great and fresh!!! The fried kibbeh is awesome!!! The place could use an update, but other than that, it's a great place to eat!
(4)Bird S.
Incredibly fresh. Had the gyro and the flavors were just perfect. The lamb was one of the best I've had. I'd say it's slightly pricey but worth it. Always ask for the specials there can be more than what they list.
(5)Yamilet R.
This is my first visit. My husband brought me here for a lunch date because he's eaten here before and thought I would like it. He was right. I wanted to stick to my diet, so I scanned the menu for something acceptable. I opted for the chicken shawarma fatoush salad. It consists of perfectly seasoned, tender grilled chicken breast strips on a bed of shredded lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes and parsley. The salad is tossed in a garlicky vinaigrette. Some pita chips round out the meal. My husband ordered the Kafta sandwich wrap. It's has ground beef, which looked and tasted like meatloaf, and salad fixings like tomatoes and such. I tried it. It was fine, but then again I'm not much of a meat-eater. I thought I had done well with my diet. However, the baklava was calling my name. It was ok, but not my favorite. It had too much of a spice I don't like. I think it's nutmeg or cloves. We spent $24, including two drinks and the dessert. So, it wasn't too cheap, but I don't consider it expensive. I guess if I were to eat there everyday, it would be.
(4)Gustavo A. L.
Small self service mediterranean cafe. The food is authentic, it has the rich taste of the middle eastern spices. The kibbeh can be improved but this could be because it is already premade - this food can be labor intensive. Good Kabob and good value. However, given the fact that there is no waiter service, we did find it to be on the expensive side. But by the same token sometimes waiter service can take away from the experience. It is a perfect option for a quick lunch.
(3)Jeannette L.
I love this place! Ive been a fan of Cleopatra's for almost 3 yrs. Its a bit pricey but so worth it. The staff is real friendly and if you are a regular they make you feel at home and I love that about a location. I like to feel that I am appreciated for my business. What I Always order is not a menu combo item. I guess you can call it "The J speacial". I order the rice with tabule on the side and a lot of lamb meat with a piece of pitta AND green tea to wash it all down. YUMMY! This was my craving during my pregnancy. There is a couple of small tables inside but you can always call ahead and place your order for take out. While you wait for your food you can sit back and relax to the sounds of Middle Eastern Music. The food is always fresh and you can see it beign prepared. I spend around $11.00 there for lunch.
(4)R N.
My wife hated the grape leaves. I just thought it was OK but expensive.
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