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Cafe Mawal

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En Café Mawal, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria mediterránea auténtica, complementada con nuestra selección de deliciosos crepes salados. En un ambiente sencillo y acogedor, encontrarás un rincón donde sentirte como en casa mientras saboreas platos llenos de...

Cafe Mawal

Middle eastern · Houston

4.2 · 1,078 reviews Google
www.cafemawal.com
Yelp 3.5 (192) Uber Eats 4.5 (480)

About Cafe Mawal

En Café Mawal, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria mediterránea auténtica, complementada con nuestra selección de deliciosos crepes salados. En un ambiente sencillo y acogedor, encontrarás un rincón donde sentirte como en casa mientras saboreas platos llenos de sabor y tradición. ¡...

En Café Mawal, te invitamos a disfrutar de una experiencia culinaria mediterránea auténtica, complementada con nuestra selección de deliciosos crepes salados. En un ambiente sencillo y acogedor, encontrarás un rincón donde sentirte como en casa mientras saboreas platos llenos de sabor y tradición. ¡Te esperamos en Houston para compartir nuestra pasión por la buena cocina!

What Customers Say About Cafe Mawal

Cafe Mawal is a popular Mediterranean spot known for its delicious food, hookah, and vibrant atmosphere. Customers rave about the lamb shank, mix grill, and Turkish coffee. Service can be slow at times, but the quality of the food and the relaxing patio make it worthwhile.

Popular Dishes

lamb shank (3) Mix Grill plate (3) Turkish coffee shawarma wrap baba ghanoush Mawal Plate beef liver grape leaves

Best For

Couples Groups Business Families Casual Locals

Tip: The patio is a great place to relax, work, or meet with friends. Be aware that they only serve bottled water.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner 🥗 Vegetarian 🌱 Vegan Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 🤫 Quiet Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about Cafe Mawal

Cafe Mawal is located at 1227 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058, Houston.
Cafe Mawal offers middle_eastern cuisine.
Cafe Mawal has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Cafe Mawal offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Cafe Mawal based on customer reviews are: lamb shank, Mix Grill plate, Turkish coffee, shawarma wrap, baba ghanoush.
Cafe Mawal is ideal for couples, groups, business dining, families, casual dining, locals.
Cafe Mawal is a popular Mediterranean spot known for its delicious food, hookah, and vibrant atmosphere. Customers rave about the lamb shank, mix grill, and Turkish coffee. Service can be slow at times, but the quality of the food and the relaxing patio make it worthwhile.
The patio is a great place to relax, work, or meet with friends. Be aware that they only serve bottled water.
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Cafe Mawal Houston Reviews

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Jovan A.

This places is a wonderful atmosphere for chilling, working or just hanging with friends! If you want an amazing mediterranean, experience look no further! I have been there twice and each time was amazing!

Desi Brown
Desi Brown

✨ Cafe Mawal – A Truly Memorable Brunch Experience ✨ From the moment I stepped into Cafe Mawal, I was embraced by a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that set the tone for a perfect afternoon. My host and server, Lee, elevated the entire experience with his warm greeting, attentive service, and gracious farewell. The brunch itself was absolutely delicious—each bite felt thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor. What made it even more special was the way Lee curated the rhythm of the visit: never rushed, always attentive, and genuinely kind. His hospitality made me feel not just like a guest, but like part of the Cafe Mawal family. It’s rare to find a place that blends atmosphere, food, and service so seamlessly, but Cafe Mawal delivered on all fronts. I left not only satisfied but uplifted, already looking forward to my next visit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended for anyone seeking a delightful brunch with heartfelt service.

Adel Anderson
Adel Anderson

Always great service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 My favorite place to come chill in the patio working on my laptop and also with friends to brainstorm or meetings. Lovely new patio decor too! 💕💕💕

G.Reyes
G.Reyes

Cafe Mawal is a true local gem! When we moved to the area my husband & I tried it because he likes hookah. We were blown away by the service, which was very attentive & the hookah was continually refreshed. Aside from the beautiful atmosphere, the food is incredible! Very reasonably priced with generous portions, it's so tasty as well. Everything is fresh & so flavorful, I'm getting hungry just writing this review. What put Cafe Mawal over the top for me is that we recently had guests from out of town & needed to feed a large number within a few hours. Not only was the food quality superb & the price very reasonable, but it was ready much sooner than expected. This place is amazing & I hope they never change, it's become a staple for us & we recommend them to everyone.

Shelsea Kinsey
Shelsea Kinsey

This is my go-to Mediterranean and hookah spot. The food is so good I’m already excited for my leftovers before I’m even halfway done. Portions are huge. Prices are kind. A lot of people come during the day to eat, work, and enjoy a hookah break. The WiFi is strong too. You won’t regret stopping by for food or a relaxing hookah session.

sherrie frazier
sherrie frazier

I was recently hospitalized with anemia and wanted something to boost hemoglobin fast. Although this takes time, I’ve been feeling better and better with 3 meals now including this beef liver dish. I ordered and tried for the first time their beef liver. My body must have needed it. I really liked it! It was so flavorfully cooked with the sauce that it really didn’t have a strong distasteful flavor. It was perfectly cooked in my opinion, it seemed stewed. I called it in an picked it up within the hour it was hot and fresh and delicious. Along with the tabulah and hummus with pita it made a perfect meal for a malnourished girl to enjoy. Thank you for cooking great food.

Ali Ali
Ali Ali

We checked out Mawal Café in Webster, TX and had a great experience. We originally went to try the hookah, but ended up ordering some food as well, and I’m glad we did. The shawarma wrap was solid. It came with fries, which were surprisingly good. I’d give the shawarma an 9/10 and the fries a 10/10. We also had the manakeesh with za’atar and cheese, and that was excellent. They used authentic Middle Eastern cheese and high-quality za’atar, definitely a 10/10. The Iraqi tea was a standout. It came in a pot with two small glasses and was served with honey. The mint and cardamom gave it a really nice flavor, 10/10 for sure. We tried the Knafeh. It was very good. A little bit too sweet. Maybe next time we will order the syrup on the side, 9 of 10. As for the hookah, it was top notch. Well prepared and the hookahs are good quality 10/10. The vibe of the place is cozy and relaxed. There’s outdoor seating, which looked nice, though it was too hot during the day. I imagine it’s perfect in the evening. The staff were super friendly, without being pushy, and always had a smile. Big thanks to Kenny for the excellent service, really appreciated! Overall, I definitely recommend Mawal Café. I’ll be coming back.

Justin Larsen
Justin Larsen

This place can not have enough good things said about it! The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere is brilliant and vibrant, and they poor their heart and soul into everything they do!!! Please do yourself a favor and visit Macao!!!

Catherine
Catherine

First time here & everything was great. Had grape leaves for the first time. The mint lemonade mojito was amazing.

Ruby Troyer
Ruby Troyer

I’ve been coming to this restaurant for solid 8 years and probably ate here at least once a month.They serve delicious and really healthy foods.From grilled meats, salad, hummus, rice,Turkish coffee and tea is rated 5 star in my opinion.They are the best and one of my favorite restaurant in Houston.I am not a big fan of cold drinks but the smoothie (kasamiro/mint smoothie is my favorite, my daughter love the strawberry and my husband love their Mideast mango) is a must try. The dessert is the best (different crepe and baklava) are my personal favorites.Clean and neat ambiance, spacious dine in & plenty of outdoor tables and chairs. The service is 5 star for sure (very attentive and friendly) and the manager is very nice as well. You should give it a try and you will not disappoint!!!

asher brohi
asher brohi

generally i dont leave reviews until i get either a execptional service or a bad one. lol it was not my first time there, i have been there many times and they do not dissapoint me everytime i was there. So i decided to do a review on them....we went their with friends and family on eid day, love everything about the place. food was on point, flavor, quantity and price. hookah was amazing too. best thing about it was the customer service. we ordered a lot of food but got so busy eating that we even forgot to take pictures of every item...😝 i am glad we have this gem on this side of town and dont have to drive all the way to houston.

Gary D J
Gary D J

I got some Turkish coffee, which was really strong but a good taste. The baba ghanoush was delicious! The Mix Grill plate had three different kinds of meat that were so tender and full of flavor. I will definitely be coming back. This was the first time i have been here, and wow, what a great time i had. I highly recommend it.

Blessed Abundantly
Blessed Abundantly

This is our go-to place for relaxing, eating, and quality time. The food is always hot and fresh, the tea is the perfect strength, and the service is always pleasant. They know our faces, so they always have a welcoming smile. The restaurant is inside and outside, which is nice on a not so hot evening.

Alyssa Fobbs
Alyssa Fobbs

we love the place my family and I join to try cafe mawal and they were spectacular we enjoy the food and the patio even they were so bussy the place keep a great atmosphere and my dad make a new friend and he join then to play some arabic game they called tabla the place was so full but we enjoy everything the food was yummy and fresh the pizza was fresh and delicious.

Karen Gomez
Karen Gomez

Excellent experience. You guys exceeded my expectations. I didn't think it was a very visited last night. They were full house. I loved the lamb shank and the falafel. The meat of the mix grill is very juicy and delicious. The truth is a place with a very good atmosphere and the only thing is that it is very full but the handle it so well very professional😋😋😋

Bailey Brantley
Bailey Brantley

Webster/Clear Lake is a crowded market for Mediterranean, but Mawal manages to carve its own definitive space with its variety, quality, and hookah availability. The service is typically a little slow, so it's not the place to go in a hurry, but the food more than makes up for any slowness. They are priced extremely fairly and offer up a great deal of food in return. It was scrumptious. Their Turkish coffee is excellent, the humus is clearly fresh, I love the mawal plate, it's all so good!!

Fransiska G
Fransiska G

Update : Beware They don't serve you free a glass of water. They only have bottled water. You pay! It's kind a weird! We come here at least once a month. The restaurant's clean, quiet and the food so good. We always order the same over and over again. Mawal Plate..thats it . We love their fried cauliflower too. Until today, I see Mawal lunch special for less than $10. Its shawarma combo plate,combination beef and chicken shawarma with rice. Olala..they give big portion meat. I have to share it with my son. And lunch comes with either baklava or red tea with mint. I always pick red tea with mint. Hot and refreshing. So I know what i order next time.... I went back and order latte..yummm

Mz Mechanic (Chula)
Mz Mechanic (Chula)

I had an amazing dinner here! Food was exquisite, the lamb shank was so perfect, has great flavor, plus it fell off the bone and melted in my mouth!! Straight mouth orgasm style!! The humus and pita was de-licious!! Thanks to the staff and chefs, you guys have an amazing establishment! Overall my new favorite spot!!

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Laura Cole

The food and the service are great. I didn’t enjoy the smoke wafting my way, because I wasn’t aware it was also a hookah bar. I guess take out will be the best option for me.

Kevin Sh
Kevin Sh

I was in the Bay Area on business and was very impressed with the clean, well-organized setup. The shisha was excellent and the service was fabulous. I also tried their grape leaves, which I’d rate 6/10, but the mint tea was outstanding.

Krishna
Krishna

Very chill and relaxing place! Got the Gyro plate for about $12.00. Gyro came in decent portions. Sauce was creamy and delicious. Fries were not bad either. The environment was very relaxing. There were booths or outside seating. Great place to just chill and have good conversations. People were playing Majong which was interesting to see. They gave us the wrong Hookah flavor and missed one of my friends orders, so service was not that great that day. They did attempt to give us the correct flavor which was nice.

Mahnoor K
Mahnoor K

If i could, i’d give zero stars. The cake had mold in it and tasted funky. I thought the chicken shawarma would be good but i’ve never had a wrap taste so tangy. The chicken was undercooked and all gooey. The only edible thing was the prepacked fries. Didn’t follow instructions and didn’t give condiments. Extremely disappointing and would never recommend. 👎

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1227 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058

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Coffee
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🥗 Vegetarian Options
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🕐 Hours Today
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💬 Reviews
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📞 Phone
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🌐 Website
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