Petra Falafel
Tanya L Prince · 96 Google reviewsPetra Falafel — dependable Forest Park mediterranean known for the Hummus. The recipes feel handed down, not invented. The staff makes it feel personal. Maryam: "The shawarma here is delightful; chicken is tender, vegetables are fresh, and the wrap is juicy" [$]
What 436 diners keep saying
What 436 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“This restaurant makes you feel like you’re at grandmas house about to get your comfort food. The place was beautiful and felt like home. The food was spectacular. The falafel was crunchy on the outside and smooth on the inside. The humus was a work of art and tasted amazing. The service was so quick and the whole experience was amazing. Please go support this restaurant.”
“While small, it’s reminds you that you can enjoy Jordan food with love. I felt like he was my uncle. We enjoyed the mezza plate for lunch. The baklava was to die for, better than most places.”
“Petra Falafel is a fantastic spot for a delicious and affordable meal! Their daily $10 lunch special is a great deal, including a tasty sandwich, fries, and a soda. The falafel is a must-try, and I highly recommend the steak option as well—it’s always cooked perfectly. The baklava here is also amazing, a sweet treat to end your meal. The chicken can be a little rubbery if it’s been sitting for a while, but overall, the food is consistently great. Definitely a go-to for a satisfying lunch.”
“Great falafel, not greasy, also hummus is so delicious. definitely gonna come back”
“A must try! So delicious and authentic. We tried the Chicken Shawarma platter and it was fabulous. Hummus and pita bread were also so tasty and fresh 😋”
“Excellent food and service! We ordered two of the mezzas platters for a gathering with friends, which included all the food in the photo plus a whole additional tray of the hummus and baba ghanoush and plenty of pita. The platters were beautifully prepared, the service was excellent, the best of all, the food was delicious!”
“I am very surprised at their portion sizes. These are the thinnest grape leaves I have ever seen. There was about a 1/4 lb of beef in their beef Schwarma platter. I understand everything is more expensive right now ingredient wise, but I would rather pay more per dish than get such small portions.”
“Lol i just paid $2 for this?!?! First restaurants give free sauce if you spend $20 on dinner but whatever. You charge me $2 extra & ITS THIS LITTLE CONTAINER?? It’s not even the normal 2OZ Cups restaurants give. They give a half full 1 ounce cup and you have to pay $2 lol. Next time maybe include one or two if you order $20 worth of food and if you are that money hungry, charge if they need more for a normal 2oz cup. Owner is just money hungry & penny pinching. Never will be back & there’s no surprise the place was empty.”
“Authentic and affordable food at a great price! Very filling and 100% would recommend one of my favorites!”
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