This is a great place to eat at. We come from Utah, every time we come into town we stop by 1 or 2 times. The lady that was working Thursday night she went out of her way to help us even though they were about to close. Food is amazing-humus, share an and chicken tawook.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gaby Jaanastom
Nice little cute place but these are the mama Send Papa places where you can find the most delicious food that just had a Falafel sandwich and that was delicious! And I was so hungry I ate it already. I forgot to take a picture. Sorry guys.???Vegetarian options: I love falafelSo I always get the sandwich from here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
SHIVAM PATEL
I visited Sahara Falafel recently and had an utterly disappointing experience. The lady at the counter was not just rude but seemed to have perfected the art of disdain. The food itself was a disaster; the falafel tasted like cardboard soaked in oil, and the hummus was bland enough to make me question its existence. Despite voicing my concerns, the lady did nothing to address the issue, leaving me with a bitter taste both literally and figuratively. Save yourself the trouble and steer clear of this culinary catastrophe. The shwarma was also over cooked and hard as a rock. She charges 1$ per extra sauce when the sandwhich barely even has a drop of any sauce. Never coming back, this place has gone to trash
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nazih Bayaa
Consistent service (6 trips so far), extremely friendly staff, excellent food & great selection of add-ons.
We tried their falafel sandwich and enjoyed the freshness and crunch on it although it had an interesting flavor that was new to us. The size was also smaller than other falafel sandwiches we had for the same price.
Sadiq Ahmed
Delicious food! They provided great service even at 1:00 am.Thank
Strip mall Syrian joint with some of the best Middle Eastern food in the United States. I don't believe there is anyone in the country who makes a better falafel. Bright green & fluffy inside, fragrant rith coriander and fried to order super crispy. Kofta, hummus, and other favorites are also top tier.
Always delicious and freshly made food.. They are friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
F F
Best falafel in town. Subway style ( make ur own sandwich)
khaled alkanderi
Been in OC for 5 years and i never tasted a flafel like it. Best in town. Brought nostalgia. Shoutout to Mahmoud who hooked us up with the best Falafel.
Came here because it was highly recommended and left a bit disappointed. It's a real hole in the wall, light on the decor, and the service wasn't too quick but that didn't really bother me since I expected it. I ordered the combo plate but there was no falafel that day so they substituted dolmas. The meat was a bit dry, maybe it was because I was there at 10:30. For $25 and hearing about how great it was, I left a bit disappointed. The baba ganoush was fantastic though. I probably wouldn't come again since there's other options closer to me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jake Joiner
Only got the falafel but they were really good. Owner is very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alina M
Waste of my $15. I didn't like chicken shawarma at all. Just disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Paulina P.
I'm from northern CA and was in Anaheim with my boyfriend for an epilepsy conference. We're vegan and were looking for something to eat late at night. We found this place here on Yelp and it was one of the few places still open at that hour, and we love falafel so we decided to try it out. It was delicious!!!! We ordered two falafel sandwiches with garlic and hot sauce added on and a salad. It was so good, we ordered another sandwich to split between the two of us. The men working there were so kind, they welcomed us warmly and even another patron who was eating there said he travels for work and always goes back to Sahara Falafel because it's the best falafel he's had. He also seemed to have a good friendship with the owner, it was really sweet to see. We enjoyed the food and the warm energy so much that we went back the next night! We ordered the sandwiches again with hummus this time. The walls have beautiful artwork on them, and being there feels like you're visiting a friend. Will definitely be going back next time we're in the area!!
Charles D.
The best falafels I've ever had, and I've been to many Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants and food trucks. Owner is very nice and friendly. Highly recommend.
This is a great place to eat at. We come from Utah, every time we come into town we stop by 1 or 2 times. The lady that was working Thursday night she went out of her way to help us even though they were about to close. Food is amazing-humus, share an and chicken tawook.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little cute place but these are the mama Send Papa places where you can find the most delicious food that just had a Falafel sandwich and that was delicious! And I was so hungry I ate it already. I forgot to take a picture. Sorry guys.???Vegetarian options: I love falafelSo I always get the sandwich from here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
I visited Sahara Falafel recently and had an utterly disappointing experience. The lady at the counter was not just rude but seemed to have perfected the art of disdain. The food itself was a disaster; the falafel tasted like cardboard soaked in oil, and the hummus was bland enough to make me question its existence. Despite voicing my concerns, the lady did nothing to address the issue, leaving me with a bitter taste both literally and figuratively. Save yourself the trouble and steer clear of this culinary catastrophe. The shwarma was also over cooked and hard as a rock. She charges 1$ per extra sauce when the sandwhich barely even has a drop of any sauce. Never coming back, this place has gone to trash
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Consistent service (6 trips so far), extremely friendly staff, excellent food & great selection of add-ons.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tabbouleh, Hommus, Falafel Plate, Baklava
We tried their falafel sandwich and enjoyed the freshness and crunch on it although it had an interesting flavor that was new to us. The size was also smaller than other falafel sandwiches we had for the same price.
Delicious food! They provided great service even at 1:00 am.Thank
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shish Tawook, Falafel Plate, Kofta Kabob
Strip mall Syrian joint with some of the best Middle Eastern food in the United States. I don't believe there is anyone in the country who makes a better falafel. Bright green & fluffy inside, fragrant rith coriander and fried to order super crispy. Kofta, hummus, and other favorites are also top tier.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel Sandwich طعميه, Hommus, Falafel Plate, Kofta Kabob, Vegetarian Plate, Pickles And
Always delicious and freshly made food.. They are friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best falafel in town. Subway style ( make ur own sandwich)
Been in OC for 5 years and i never tasted a flafel like it. Best in town. Brought nostalgia. Shoutout to Mahmoud who hooked us up with the best Falafel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Came here because it was highly recommended and left a bit disappointed. It's a real hole in the wall, light on the decor, and the service wasn't too quick but that didn't really bother me since I expected it. I ordered the combo plate but there was no falafel that day so they substituted dolmas. The meat was a bit dry, maybe it was because I was there at 10:30. For $25 and hearing about how great it was, I left a bit disappointed. The baba ganoush was fantastic though. I probably wouldn't come again since there's other options closer to me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Only got the falafel but they were really good. Owner is very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waste of my $15. I didn't like chicken shawarma at all. Just disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
I'm from northern CA and was in Anaheim with my boyfriend for an epilepsy conference. We're vegan and were looking for something to eat late at night. We found this place here on Yelp and it was one of the few places still open at that hour, and we love falafel so we decided to try it out. It was delicious!!!! We ordered two falafel sandwiches with garlic and hot sauce added on and a salad. It was so good, we ordered another sandwich to split between the two of us. The men working there were so kind, they welcomed us warmly and even another patron who was eating there said he travels for work and always goes back to Sahara Falafel because it's the best falafel he's had. He also seemed to have a good friendship with the owner, it was really sweet to see. We enjoyed the food and the warm energy so much that we went back the next night! We ordered the sandwiches again with hummus this time. The walls have beautiful artwork on them, and being there feels like you're visiting a friend. Will definitely be going back next time we're in the area!!
The best falafels I've ever had, and I've been to many Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants and food trucks. Owner is very nice and friendly. Highly recommend.