Mediterranean Cuisine
IT’S AUTHENTIC … IT’S FRESH
IT’S TAQWA’S!
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So so so good! The decor is wonderful. We had the breakfast platter and turkish coffee and mint tea. We took home some of the fresh bread... read more it's so delicious. They have a wide menu and some really helpful staff. Can't wait to go back.
Mike H.
9/12/2020What an incredible restaurant. Hands down, this is the best dining experience I've had in Wisconsin in at least a year. The falafel and hummus were perfection, and the... read more freshly made bread is nothing short of divine. Such incredible food was only surpassed by the warm and loving hospitality; lunch here reminded me what I love about restaurants (and what's i've been missing during social isolation). Long live Taqwas. I'll certainly be back.
emilia kruzel
9/14/2020I placed my first order from here after just hearing about it! It was soo good. I had the potato pie which I wish I had gotten more of. Next... read more time I go I will be sure to get more and also try the other pies. I also got the chicken shish tawook wrap and baklava. The entree tasted delicious and the bread they put with it was so nice and fluffy. The baklava was also amazing! It was way bigger than I thought it would be so the price is reasonable. I am definitely coming back here soon!
Nishat Hossain
8/31/2020 -
Incredibly delicious! So happy to have a true authentic Middle Eastern restaurant in our town. The food is extremely satisfying and great. My whole family (even my... read more 5 year old) loves the food.
Arwa Atari
10/21/2020Wow. This place is so clean inside and out. It looks newly remodeled and the atmosphere is very cultural. We have been here 3 times now and not once were... read more we disappointed. We had the Large Mix Grill which is about 3-4 servings of food. It was nicely seasoned and cooked to perfection. Bread is baked fresh daily there in a stone oven by Abdul. Stop in and give them a try, you will not regret it.
Lambo
9/16/2020Very delicious and authentic Levantine food! Very good value as well! My only recommendation is that there is consistency of when things are available (lunch and breakfast food). I called... read more about bread One morning and they said it wouldn't be available for a few hours. However, for a new restaurant, I think they are simply amazing! So happy to have discovered this gem in Milwaukee!
Duaa Daher
8/25/2020 -
So good this is our second visit in one week! We still have several items on the menu we'd like to try. Order the dawalee! The baba... read more ganouj is smoky and delicious. The kibbeh is flavorfully seasoned. Don't miss the delightful desserts. The bread and accompanying seasonings are irresistible.
Sara Wong
9/19/2020It has only been open a few weeks and I have been there twice; once for carryout and once for in-person dining on their patio. Yes, they have a... read more beautiful fenced in patio with super cushioned seating. At first I thought this was an Indian Food restaurant but it is Arabian Food! High protein grilled meat menu with luxurious Mediterranean sides, breads, and salads! Super healthy and Super delicious! They have a large fired oven in the middle of the restaurant where all their breads are baked fresh in front of you! The flavors are more subtle than Indian Food. There is no worry of having something "too spicy". The presentation of the plates is high quality. The ingredients of the food is high quality. The prices are very reasonable and the portions sizes are quite large adding even more value. The interior is exquisitely decorated in true Arabian theme. One would never know it was once a Burger King! They will be offering a drive through soon for even easier ways to enjoy their great food. Personally, in Covid world, I really enjoyed the Patio seating..but it was during the day. Come winter I will definitely make use of the drive through. When I did get carryout, the restaurant was FULL. It is a beautiful setting. But the food.....Fabulous!!!
Matt B
8/18/2020Happy 2021! Just happened past Taqwa’s on my way home from work this morning. It’s been open for 5 months hidden away in the At Home parking lot on... read more 27/Layton. You’d never guess from the inside that it’s a renovated Burger King. Why head downtown or out of town for Mediterranean when we have this fabulous friendly delicious slice of amazing right here!
Lori Ann Rose
1/03/2021 -
I am so glad I came to check this place out. It’s amazing and I am coming back for sure. Homemade oven bread is fresh sooo good. Outdoor seating is... read more lovely. Every detail is beautiful and high quality. Great friendly service and best Middle Eastern food in the Midwest!
Amal Fares
8/18/2020
YELP reviews
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I don't live in Milwaukee, but every time I visit I love going to Taqwa's for breakfast. Their cheese and za3tar manakeesh are amazinggggg, their bread is soooo soft and... read more warm and chewyyy I love it! Their giant mixed grill platter is also amazing! I absolutely love their food. And I never leave without buying some of their ma3mool cookies to go. so yummmy!!
Ayah A.
2/20/2021The food was good host was pleasant aroma of fresh bread the place was spacious ambiance was nice. Lentil soup was awesome
Iq M.
2/19/2021Robin H.
2/19/2021I ordered the lentil soup, 4 fatayer..one ground beef, one Mediterranean cheese, one spinach and one potatoes. VERY soft pastry. Mediterranean salad that came with my entrée which was the... read more mixed grill. One skewer of shish kebab, one chicken shish kebab and one kufta kebab with grilled onions, tomato and green pepper and the most delicious rice. Plain manakish came also included on side with olive oil and seasoning for dipping. Very very good. I definitely will be ba
Sandra B.
2/08/2021 -
Don't hesitate, just go and order from Taqwa. What a gem - our server was attentive, our food came out quickly and was freshly made, and the inside decor is... read more absolutely beautiful.
You are immediately served hot pita with olive oil and spices that you mix together; it was fluffy and warm and you could taste the love made in it.
We had:
- Mint tea: Can't go wrong on a cold day with ~fresh~ mint!
- Dawalee: Wrapped grape leaves with meat/rice inside and a roasted chicken thigh/drumstick. The grape leaves are delightfully tangy, and the chicken thigh had quite possibly some of the crispiest chicken skin I have ever sunk my teeth into!
- Mixed plate with shish kabob, chicken shish tawook, and kufta kabob: all of the meat was moist, tender, and seasoned well. I loved the rice that came with!
- Cheese and zaatar manakish: an excellent appetizer that came to recommendation by our server; cheesy and herby and hot - what's not to love??
- Cucumber salad: a cool accompaniment to any meat dish with yogurt
- Fattoush: yet another refreshing, herby side!
We had leftovers that extended into two more meals. Just do yourself a favor and give this place a try and don't second guess it! Homemade, tasty, and absolutely all-around beautiful.Cat P.
2/06/2021This place is super legit. Absolutely the most delicious versions of middle eastern food, including the best hummus I've ever had, amazing falafel, unbelievable beef kebabs and lamb chops... everything... read more is top notch, and the service is great. Been here twice and can't stop thinking about it!
Daniel M.
2/01/2021This place is amazing! Their hummus is unbelievable. Highly recommend the kebabs, grape leaves, lamb chops. Our kids love it also. Very friendly staff.
Sarah M.
2/01/2021I really want to try them out, but they need to think about their pricing of their wraps. Almost all middle eastern places in the area charge much less for... read more a wrap. $15+ for a wrap? That's way out of line.
Jeff K.
1/17/2021 -
Tried Taqwa's for the first time yesterday. Amazing!! The flavors and freshness were incredible and the portions are huge. So well done all around. Big fans! Definitely give them a... read more try...you won't be disappointed.
Joe S.
1/09/2021The food was amazing. Best middle eastern food I've had in the Milwaukee area. The lentil soup and kabobs are spot on and bursting with flavor.
Mo L.
1/03/2021A great way to start off 2021! Friendly staff, clean, huge variety in the menu and delicious doesn't even cover how good everything was. My husband and I noticed it... read more as we drove past the At Home parking lot 27/Layton and as I read the reviews my husband turned the car around! He joked about how someone wrote they ordered so many items...then as we started we couldn't help but order more and more!
Lori Ann R.
1/03/2021Amazing! Everything we ordered was so incredibly devious, and we ordered a ton of food!!! Any time I travel I search for Middle Eastern food and this place was hands... read more down perfection! Large portions, fair prices and delicious! The service was awesome! So friendly! The place was beautiful! We will be back!
Amber M.
1/01/2021 -
Was amazed on how fast we received our entrees after we ordered! The portions were healthy and the food was very authentic! Would come again and would definitely recommend!
Drew S.
12/27/2020We went for a farewell dinner for a coworker at Taqwa's, the food was just AMAZING. They were ready for us and the service was extraordinary. We ordered the XL... read more mix grill, it was super tender and juicy. The taboun bread was to die for, and the falafel was yummy!! We also ordered cheese pies and kebba, it was homemade with love!!!
Highly recommendedFatma M.
12/20/2020OMG! I just found my new "go to" Mediterranean/Middle Eastern place. Since it was my first time, I ordered WAY to much cuz everything sounded great. The Baba Gannouj was... read more outstanding (been way too long since I had baba gannouj as good as this) as we're the falafels and hummus. Got a Taboun expecting something like a pita. Boy was I wrong. It was as big as my head, soft, chewy and amazing. I'll never eat a pita again. AND I ordered a Manakish which, I had no idea, was the size of a pizza. Its was crispy on the bottom, soft and chewy in the middle, smoothered with chesse and unbelievably delicious. Yeah... I'll be back.
Jon B.
11/28/2020 -
Everything was very delicious. Turkish coffee was fantastic and zeit and zaatar was such a big portion and flavorful.
S S.
10/30/2020Hi, what are your plans for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? I'll help - go to Taqwa's! They revived an old Burger King into a wonderful new oasis for your tastebuds.... read more We got takeout but I have seen photos of the inside and it's gorgeous. I ordered the mixed grill plate and my husband got the mixed grill wrap. We also ordered falafel as an appetizer and it's the best falafel I have had in my life. Even though we are not super close to the location, our food was hot and fresh. Lots of leftovers to enjoy the next day. You can taste the love and care they are putting into this food, and we all need some extra love and care these days. Treat yourself and enjoy! They definitely deserve your business and hard earned money.
Torrie B.
10/24/2020So so good!! My daughter and I have a new neighborhood favorite. Did a sampler of almost everything . All was delicious and we had plenty to bring home for... read more a snack later. And before I forget the Turkish coffee is amazing ... I like my coffee strong and flavorful, and I almost ordered another but decided against it. Definitely check them out!!
Beth O.
10/24/2020We read about Taqwa's in the Journal/Sentinel and had to try it! We were greeted by the very friendly and funny Taka who also waited on us. We had the... read more mint/lemon smoothie - so fresh and tangy, the Manikish with ground beef which was flavorful and plentiful, but the star of the night was house specialty Marakhan! The most unique Palestinian bread (like a thick and crunchy pizza crust), topped with tangy carmelized onions, crunchy toasted almonds, fresh parsley and a quarter chicken. How do you put bone-in chicken on top of a pizza, you might ask? Well, don't ask. It just works! The chicken falls off the bone, great flavor and crispy skin. I don't know how they do it. We will definitely go back soon with our kids. Delicious, different and divine!
Monica M.
10/18/2020 -
Wow.... What a nice place. And the service was top notch. Food, amazing. All fresh, prepared. I got the mix grill you can taste and smell the difference. The bread... read more is made here delicious and the falafel are crunchy, I recommend this to everyone!
Helen G.
10/17/2020All of our food was delicious and full of great flavors. Desserts were yummy ( I had warbat ) ! Strong dark coffee ! The patio was roomy (... read more tables were well spaced ) Definitely will be returning!!
Paul S.
10/06/2020I don't usually seek out this type of food because I've found where i've gone the meat and rice were dry most of the time. To my surprise this place... read more was good. I had the chicken shish tawook and the large chunks of chicken were moist and tender and rice wasn't dry it was kind of like a pilaf.The breads were soft fluffy deliciousness. Had a cheese pie the pillowy dough with cheese and add some of the seasonings on top o my good little appetizer. Portions are generous and come with a type of salad of your choosing with an entree. The salad I had was with cucumbers, tomato, croutons and mint and it was fresh cool clean flavor and good for summertime. Waitress was friendly and did well. They have pastries to buy upfront. I had a piece of baklava cinnamon honey phyllo nuts sticky good yumminess. Being a yelp person you can check in and receive a free dessert. Ill be going back to try other dishes
Melissa S.
10/06/2020