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Tabouleh Cafe in Jacksonville

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Tabouleh Cafe, the premier Mediterranean restaurant and Lebanese restaurant in Jacksonville, FL, invites you to experience the rich flavors of the Middle East. Located at 7645 Merrill Rd #201, our cozy eatery serves up authentic dishes made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. From classic favorites like shawarma and falafel to delectable desserts, our menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic evening. Let us transport you to the Mediterranean coast with every bite. Come taste the difference at Tabouleh Cafe, where every meal is a flavorful journey.

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Tabouleh Cafe offers a delightful taste of Lebanese cuisine with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Guests appreciate the friendly service and cozy atmosphere, making it a great spot for both quick lunches and relaxed dinners. The menu features flavorful classics like shawarma, hummus, and falafel, consistently praised for their authentic taste. Overall, Tabouleh Cafe stands out for its quality food, reasonable prices, and welcoming environment, making it a local favorite for Mediterranean flavors.

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Google: 4.6/5

Yelp: 4.5/5

Tripadvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook: 4.7/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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Mayia Gustafson -Google user

a year ago

This is my favorite restaurant in Jacksonville. My family and I have been regulars at Tabouleh's for years, and I'm always impressed by their exceptional customer service and the authenticity of their food. The Greek Spinach Cheese Hand Pies are my ultimate go-to comfort food, and...Read More

Dine inDinner$1–10Atmosphere: 5Arabic Halloumi Cheese Pies, Desserts Home Made BaklavaHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionI am vegetarian and the falafel options are delicious!! there are several vegetarian options and they are all goodPlenty of parkingFree parking lotplenty of safe well lit parking- i’ve never had a hard time finding parkingThis is a kid friendly restaurant, with booster seats and high chairs available. lots of kids juices and smaller portions available

S D -Google user

10 months ago

Great Mediterranean food in a modest setting. The tabouleh salad is their classic as suggested in the name yet I found myself liking the grape leaves the most! The seasoning of the rice inside and the freshness hit the spot. The spinach pastries were good...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Faye New -Google user

a year ago

I will keep this review short and sweet. The service is very good. It’s easy. All you have to do is go to the front counter and place an order. Go back to your table and wait for it to come out to you. The...Read More

Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Lamb GyroPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Oriana S -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

Tabouleh Cafe is a very casual place. Is A family-owned and operated. There’s plenty of parking. They offer take out, and the staff is super friendly We ordered the hummus dip, vegetarian grape leaves, kibbeh and falafel. The food was so fresh, so tasty, and delicious, that it...Read More

Dine inDinner$1–10Vegetarian Grape Leaves

Yilian Sivoli -Google user

Edited a year ago

Returning from Atlanta we made a stop in Jacksonville, FL. It was almost 6:00 pm and we were starving, and desperately looking for a good restaurant. My sister found this amazing place through reviews from her followers. I’m saying amazing now but when we were...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Vegetarian Grape LeavesHighly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Paul Ginnane -Google user

3 years ago

Consistent good food! I LOVE the Addis soup which I’ve had numerous times and order each time I visit this establishment. The flavors on all the dishes are amazing and the staff is very friendly, I believe mostly a family run operation. Well worth stopping...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20

Natalie Santo -Google user

4 years ago

I’m Lebanese background and let me tell you this restaurant took me back to my mothers home cooking. LOVED it !!! We will be back, sad that we are from Tampa and can’t come every week. Highly,highly recommended.

Alicia Fox -Google user

a year ago

We came back here to bring family who were visiting from out of town and we're so glad we did! We ordered the appetizer sampler, Greek salad & falafel pita wrap. Everything was fresh and delicious, and prices were very reasonable. Service was also friendly...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Diane Scheirman -Google user

4 years ago

A Mediterranean place I normally go to was closed due to holiday, I’m assuming. So I searched for a different place to sample some food. Stop what you are doing and come try this place. We ordered the beef kabob platter and let me tell...Read More

Melissa Clary -Google user

5 months ago

The GRAPE LEAVES are my fav thing here! Served warm and full of flavor! Today I got the original Gyro and meat was very tender and great portion. Love love love this place! Owners are very nice and it’s always clean.

Dine in$20–30Atmosphere: 5Vegetarian Grape Leaves2 people, 3-4 peopleHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selection, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Everton Collins -Google user

10 months ago

The food was great, simple comfort food. I had the lentil soup and gyro and fries. Service was quick and friendly.

Dine inBrunch$10–20Addas Soup, Gyro and FriesHighly recommend

Teerie Bell -Google user

4 years ago

I heard about this place in a Facebook group I'm in and let me tell you I'm glad I went! The pictures are from 2 different times I went (couldn't help but eat on the first picture). I can just eat the rice by itself...Read More

Take outLunch$10–20

mikayla gilchrist -Google user

2 years ago

delicious! food was super hot and fresh and the best baklava i’ve had. the owner said he makes it fresh every day. i wish i lived closer so i could get more!

Atmosphere: 5

Travis Lee -Google user

4 months ago

Great gyro sandwich. Flavorful and juicy meat with fresh cut cucumbers

Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 51 person, 2 people, 3-4 peopleNo waitHighly recommendVegetarian menu or section, Clearly labeled vegetarian dishes

HBrown93 -Google user

5 years ago

I live nearby and always wanted to try it out! I finally ordered tonight and the food was incredible and the portions are huge! I ordered the chicken kebabs and subbed the basmati rice for mujadarra with a side of hummus! This is some of...Read More

B R -Google user

9 months ago

I have been coming here for over 15 years and have never had a bad meal. Everything I’ve tried has tasted so good. Today I got the Greek salad with Chicken. So yummy 😋 …

Raven McMinn -Google user

a year ago

The employees were very friendly and helpful. We ordered the mixed pies and a Mediterranean sampler. Everything was ready very quickly and it was more than enough for us, we took leftovers to go.

Kim Marsh -Google user

2 years ago

Absolutely delicious ! Their lamb shawarma plate is to die for and I’ve ordered it 6 times since discovering this place a few months back. So flavorful, filling, and balanced. The salad dressing can be a bit acidic, but it balances well …

Eric Zastavnetchi -Google user

2 years ago

These beautiful platters will run you $15, but they’ll be worth every penny. The flavorful symphony of lamb and perfectly seasoned basmati rice and homemade sauce will coat your mouth in all the right flavors, and the salad will balance it all out for a...Read More

Amber Mosier -Google user

a year ago

My husband and wanted something different as far as Mediterranean, looked up this place,and was not disappointed,big portions,good flavors,fast, friendly,I had the chicken shawarma Peter wrap, my husband had the chicken shawarma platter... looking for something fast to go or sit down and eat,try here👍💯...Read More

Mia Giovannone -Google user

a year ago

10/10! Service was great. I got the falafel hummus pita and it was delicious. Sandwich and fries for under $10. You can’t beat it. If you like spice try a side of the chili sauce. Will definitely be back!

Brendan F -Google user

a year ago

The best Kibbeh on the planet! I met the mrs. for a couple shawarma wraps and ordered the Kibbeh appetizer, next to my wife it was the best decision I've ever made. All of the food was delicious, but if my lunch was the...Read More

Paul Nebeling -Google user

a month ago

This was a spur of the moment choice, but it turned out to be a very good one. This a smaller restaurant located in a strip mall, but don't be fooled. The food is top-notch and the service is fantastic. I had the sampler of four...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 53-4 people

Cara Hopkins -Google user

4 months ago

The owner was so nice. The food is amazing. We drove pretty far to get here. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and great service. Will come here many more times. Great authentic food. PLUS they have homemade BACKLAVA. Best I...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Up to 10 minPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Silvana V.B. -Google user

3 months ago

Very friendly and accommodating staff. We had beef kebabs with rice and tabbouleh salad. The meat was grilled and very tender, everything was delicious! Large variety of food on the menu card to choose from. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Up to 10 min

Joshua Lindsay -Google user

2 months ago

GEM! This is a little nook.... in the corner of a shopping center. Best Mediterranean I've had.... the appetizer sampler was great.... smoothest Hummus I've ever had. This place was hopping with pick up orders. Overall, you have to try it. Best Mediterranean I've ever had.

Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 4Mediterranean SamplerNo wait

Don Joseph -Google user

6 months ago

Food portion and quality was excellent! Dinners <$20 per entree and large portions - Took half home. Got an order of Kibbeh and a dinner of beef kifta skewers/rice/salad - both well seasoned and tasty. No waiter - order at the counter and they...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terraceClearly labeled vegetarian dishesFalafel, hummus, baganoush, others

Lauren Lang -Google user

5 months ago

Love their pita wraps! One of the few places in Jax that have the real arabic garlic (toom) and the prices are reasonable. I've only gotten carry out and the lady taking the order is always very pleasant.

Dinner$10–20Service: 5Indoor dining area

Kenia Vittetoe -Google user

4 weeks ago

Great food! Everyone enjoyed their meals and desserts. Don’t forget to order their sweet tea .

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Cassandra Marcus -Google user

3 months ago

This is a hidden gem! Try it, you will not be disappointed! So good! Great Baba Ganoush! Also, the gyro huge and definitely shareable and highly recommend the mixed pies. Yummo! Chefs kiss!

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