Reviews for Hala's Mideast Eatery and Market in Jacksonville, FL

I wish I had taken a picture to show how great my lamb schwarma was. The meat was cooked absolutely perfectly, nice and soft,... but with enough chew to make the texture interesting. The seasoning was bright and balanced, which combined with the fresh,crunchy veggies made for a perfect bite each time. And the bread? I went back in and bought two bags to take home?at a crazy lowprice. I cannot wait to go back! Read more

My favorite restaurant to eat lunch and read a book. I?ve been coming here for at least ten years and I try to come once a week... or so. There are so many vegan options and I always leave satisfied and happy. Read more

Hala's has been successful at this location for over 30 years for a reason. We visited for the first time since Covid. We had a... great lunch with our usual favorites: hummus, tabouli, falafel, labneh, and eggplant m'nazleh. They serve their own Hala-madepita which is soft and fresh. We finished with Turkish coffee and kunefe for dessert. Everything was delicious! The waitresswas attentive and accommodating. The prices are reasonable. Read more

Understated Middle Eastern market with hot food. Damn!! Delicious!!! I was disappointed that they didn't have rice, but, it WAS... Sunday afternoon. So I settled for the chicken shawarma salad. Loads of chicken and outstanding flavor. Will go again. Soon. Read more

Absolutely FANTASTIC!! Yummy fresh food and a cute little market. 10/10 will be back!

I haven't been here in quite some time and usually went to the one at the beach but it's closed. I didn't have time to eat at... the restaurant so I quickly grabbed some stuffed grape leaves and meat pies. The meat pies were good but very little stuffingand thick bread. After eating the grape leaves I got an upset stomach, pain etc. They were not good at all, I'm still going backwhen I get over that way because I love the restaurant but disappointed with what I got at the store. I hadn't eaten anythingbefore the grape leaves. Read more

Delicious food and they know how to cook their lamb - tender and delicious. Hummus was delicious and the sumac fries (a red... spice that tastes a bit like lemon is dusted over fries) was wonderful. A generous amount of pita was served along with thehummus and my photo of the plate was terrible because I had already dug in. There's a market attached with a variety of spicesand a selection of olives and dates. I also bought one of the many varieties of Turkish delight they had. Service wasefficient, and the seating was clean and pleasant. Read more

Some of the worst kebab I've had in my entire life! I spent $27 and got what is pictured. Not to mention the rude slow service... from the waitress. They only have a lot of good ratings because they offer a discount at the register if you do a review on thespot Read more