El Arabito Grill

Reviews

• Gilbert G.

  star star star star star 13 June 2026

  Very nice looking, clean restaurant in a corner of a shopping area, convenient parking, and a friendly, albeit slightly distracted staff.
  
  Let me start by saying that the food here was REALLY, REALLY good. I love the fusion of flavors and cultures they have put together on this menu!
  
  The Tabaquitos were a delicious take on Greek dolmadas, but with a different filling that includes meat!
  
  The muhammara was amazing, I was so glad I ventured into unknown territory and opted for this instead of hummus; their pita bread is a great accompaniment for the muhammara.
  
  I tried the Beef Shwarma which smelled and tasted so good that I forgot to take a picture! The waiter was even kind enough to teach us the best way to eat it.
  
  As for the drink called Airan, I cannot stress enough that you MUST try this drink! It's a great dessert to finalize your meal. It's a yogurt drink with honey and mint that has a smoothie feel.
  
  I highly recommend El Arabito, I had a pleasant experience and it was worth the price.

• Valentina L.

  star star star star star 9 June 2026

  Honestly, the food at El Arabito Grill is so yummy that after I tried it once I went back the next day.
  Not to expensive, good quality ingredients and delicious dishes.  Really recommended

• Roberto S.

  star star star star star_border 28 May 2026

  There's an actual location off of 79th and avenue and 52nd street, and then there's the food truck located off of 87th avenue.  We had dinner at the actual location.
  Small shopping plaza with its own parking, restaurant is in the corner! We entered an empty restaurant at first but leaving almost all the tables were taken, which was a good sign! Prices are good, and the waiter recommended sharing a sampler and we just added the chicken pincho which was great! The chicken was well seasoned and was not on the actual pincho, which is also easier to eat!
  The hummus was fresh, you could tell it was home made as well as the tabouleh with fresh parsley!
  Service was the only thing that could be worked on, but granted they seemed to just open! We will be back to try other options on the menu.

• Alia A.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  It's always expected so I am pretty patient, new restaurants usually mean service is a little slow so be patient, trial and error but you'll survive! We walked in to an empty restaurant, yasssss! They recently opened an actual location, not the food truck but anyways we were greeted and we were told to sit anywhere! Located in a small shopping plaza, where parking is a pain during lunch so come for dinner, you'll be less frustrated!
  Anyways we decided to go with a sampler platter and did add an extra chicken kabob which was honestly a great choice. It was the perfect portion for two of us to share and you get to try a little bit of everything from hummus to the kibbeh to the grape leaves! They bring you pita too (not photographed, I know). The grape leaves were delicious, similar to how I've eaten them home cooked which made me happy happy! The prices are just right as well which is also great!
  A dinner for two under $30 you can't beat!
  When we finishing our food, that's when the restaurant began to fill up and upon leaving almost all the tables were filled up so don't let the emptiness discourage you!

• Tarek Y.

  star star star star star 21 May 2026

  I love the food. Great service and good atmosphere. My go to place for Lebanese / Syrian good.