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New Sushi & Thai Restaurant - Lunch - Dinner - Delivery - Carry-Out
3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought my falafel was pretty average. I thought my lentil soup was pretty average. I thought everything about Taza was pretty average. Hence the 3 stars.Maybe I'm just a chain restaurant whore.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sooooooooo awesome! Cheap, yummy mediterranean food.....what more could you ask for? I usually get the Combo Plate which comes with two mini skewers of Kifta (beef/steak) and two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This would be a 3.5 if Yelp allowed it. Service was amazingly fast, everything seemed fresh, and the falafel was really good. However, my hummus was only decent, likewise the chicken kebab. I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so when i have a hankering for a Gyro, I expect a little grease, but the Taza Gyro was so greasy that my bread was soaked through. Perhaps this is because they keep the meat in warming trays,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best gyros I've ever had. This place has friendly staff, free tasting samples, amazingly fresh and good quality food at very affordable prices and most importantly, great portions. For...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was turned onto this place by coworkers when I worked at an office around the corner from it about a year and a half ago. Sure I quit that job, but I'll never quit Taza! Forgot the owner's name, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I called to order lunch for me and 2 coworkers yesterday after reading good reviews in Menu Pages and seeing that they deliver. I was craving a good chicken shwarma sandwich and trying to find...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't judge this book by it's cover. This is one of my favorite loop lunch spots!Sure, It's a small cramped restaurant with seating for about 20 (if that many). Sometimes you'll even see a line out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how I love Taza. I have my girl Janet to thank for this. I'm a pretty picky eater, and when she first mentioned eating here, I thought she was crazy.My first falafel was amazing. Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to get a free gryos today from the Works, but since they ran out I had to change my plans. Since I didn't bring my lunch, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try Taza.This place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous Falafel, Astonishingly cheap, and perfectly fried and spiced. As a bonus, the very nice man behind the counter gave us free baklava. Now if only it was open for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to check out Taza after reading all the rave reviews on Yelp, and I was not disappointed! This was probably the best falafel I have ever had--extremely crunchy on the outside and warm, soft...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If it weren't for Taza's crazy lunch rush you'd think that this place would be one of the Loops hidden gems. Apparently the locals know what's what. Ever since I was introduced to Taza and its...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here every day for the past 3 days and I plan to revisit again during my lunch run. I am so addicted/obscessed with this place that I have been systematically trying everything on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmm. Love this place for lunch during the week. I get the Gyros plate and it's good for 2 days of lunches they give you so much. The guys behind the line are just always so friendly and always have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is crazy good and fast! I tried it after reading all of the great reviews and I literally ate there every day for a week! I eat there at least once a week. The gourmet falafel sandwich is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Mediterranean food at a reasonable price. The owner is fantastic. The falafel is some of the best around.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised to not encounter the long lunch lines some Yelpers had warned about. I had the Chicken Kebab plate, which was served with dill rice, hummus, pita,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Words can not describe the amazing flavors here. If you have never had this type of food before like me, you will be blown away like nothing you've ever tried. I ordered the falafel plate and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good falafal, especially for the price. The hummus was tasty too, as was the shwarma. The chicken kebab was ok, but didn't taste very fresh and was a little dried out. Overall a great place for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Great falafel and hummus sandwich. Amazing. The gyro meat is also seasoned so well. It tastes different than any other gyro I've had. Very unique. They also have free samples of items sitting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic falafels, cheap prices, fast, all in all a perfect little lunch spot. I especially appreciated the fact that the falafel wasn't greasy, the hummus was delicious without being overpowering,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taza is a great choice when lunching in the loop. Great food for a great price. Don't get too attached to your order before exploring their daily specials! Just yesterday, I had some sort of stewed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy cow--that falafel sandwich was AMAZING. Perfectly seasoned, crispy (NOT greasy) outer coating, great sauces, soft pita. I walked all the way from Wabash/Jackson (a little over 1 mile each way)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in the process of trying not to go here every day for lunch, because I find it a little embarrassing that they know me as the falafel monster. Still, best. falafel. ever. My gourmet falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummy falafel!only problem is that their "large" sides are not very large, I can eat a whole large side (or two) on my own along with my falafel. Thankfully they're cheap, so I guess it balances...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am pleasantly surprised that Taza is of the top reviewed restaurants in Chicago.The owner is simply amazing - he is proud of his restaurant, and when my friends and I went in for lunch he was more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As many other reviews state, this is a great quick lunch spot. I made the trek from the other side of the loop to get here, and it was well worth it. For all the chicken schwarma lovers out there:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and great service at a reasonable price. I will definately be back.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly staff - quick and attentive service. The owner will make your dish any which way you want it. I get a hummous & shawarma plate, which isnt even on the menu. Their pitas are always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, healthy, delicious option for downtown! And they're super nice, too. Check it out!
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm happy to report my mouth is still a little bit on fire as I write this.I anxiously awaited the first nice day to make the trek from my office to try Taza. What I found is unquestionably one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful quick lunch spot. Yes their falafel is great. I love getting the Gourment Falafel - which includes hummous and spicy sauce. The grape leaves are good too. I've had better schwarma and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love love LOVE that they have fresh falafel here. 'nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can one place have the best, cheapest, and fastest falafel? I wouldn't have thought it possible, but Taza proved me wrong. It's a close competition with Sultan's Market for flavor, but barring a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best falafel in the Loop, but probably the best in the city. The veggie plate is probably the way to go because the Tabbouli also up there with some of their other goodies. The red...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmm! So far, hands down - best falafel in the Loop. Falafel-virgins, take note: There are samples of the fresh, crunchy, moist, delicious falafel available for the taking at the far...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taza has to be the hands-down best falafel in the loop. YUM. Any place that offers a free falafel while you wait in line is a winner.Super friendly, hot and fresh food. The falafels are tasty, the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for frickin' fabulous customer service. Coworkers and I voted on Taza for today (yay, cuz I love it).We order our respective plate to-go, and the sweetheart of a man who's always giving...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Right now, I'm in a pleasant falafel food coma. It's well worth it. Taza is one of those great Loop lunch spots that you see, but don't brave until your friends tell you it's awesome and you've grown...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great loop - and conveniently open - lunch spot!! The always adventurous Kyle H and I have been trying to hit up the salad/sandwich spot Goodwins (across the street from Taza) for months now... When...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I won't remember how cold and windy it was walking to meet Brett D. at Goodwin's on Good Friday in the long Winter of 2009, so I'll mention it here for posterity. Is the pity party over? Well, not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best falafel in the loop...Not a place to have a nice relaxing lunch, as there are only about 10 tables and you'll be surrounded by people waiting in line. But the food is definitely worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just good ,greek foodneed to try some I did
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to get Mediterranean food for lunch in the loop, or just lunch in general!The food is always fresh and hot. The staff is very friendly and quick.I find myself going there often...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. The food is awesome and the price is right. I have yet to find a better falafel downtown. Their hummus is excellent. The owner is incredibly nice and the staff is great with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had my first experience with falafel, as well as with Taza. And I have to say, both were a hit out of the park!I had the falafel sandwhich, but instead of tomato, I asked for onion and cucumber...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taza is probably my favorite lunch place in the loop. Besides the food being incredible, it's cheap, quick, and everyone that works there is SO nice. Their falafel is to die for, but I can never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely believe that you don't know what you have until it is gone. Ok, not gone, but far enough away from my new office that going here every other day is no longer feasible. I absolutely love...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All of the positive reviews are true! The food is seriously outstanding. I can ALWAYS have the chicken shawerma (the plate or the sandwich), falafels, and the gyros. Everything that I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did I miss something here? After rave reviews from my co-workers, I have been wanting to try Taza for a long time. Just finished eating my veggie plate for lunch, and am giving this 3.5 stars. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I skipped out on work early for the day to come eat here for lunch. Seriously. I've heard all sorts of excellent things about Taza, but working waaay far away from it and it's 10-4 M-F schedule was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite lunch spot if I'm in the mood for falafel...and I'm usually in the mood for falafel. I have also had their gyros which was yummy too. Quick and friendly service, and sometimes they put a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go here once and you'll have no need for Cosi or McD's or any of the other Thompson Center crap: you'll be back every day. Seriously, it's that good. My theory is that they have such a high volume...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After taking a stroll on such an unusually warm day, I decided to stop at Taza's for lunch. It's a cute small place with very friendly service. I decided on the kifta sandwich and while I was paying...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY! great food. very fresh.. amazing falafels!
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here today for a quick bite before the spa, and ordered the veggie plate (hummus, grape leaves, tabbouleh, and salad) and it was terrific as usual. Some of the best falafel I have ever had, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed with this restaurant after my first visit, after getting over the fact that its only open for lunch hours...I came to appreciate that the food quality and service trump the fact...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like to consider myself a falafel connoisseur. I work in NYC Midtown Monday - Thursday and then I'm back in the Loop on Friday. I have sampled many Falafel karts and countless hole-in-the-wall...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
enter and you're immediately acknowledged by the staff and greeted with a sample of a fresh off the fryer falafel. can't beat that when you come in hungry for exactly that!got to sample some chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best falafel in town (I'm sorry sultan's...taza's wins) and the best chicken schawarma too! The owner and the line guys and girls are all super friendly (and love to hook you up with an extra falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small place, but great food. Their falafel is pretty good, but their kifta sandwich will knock your socks off. All the vegetables taste crisp/fresh and the meat is seasoned perfectly. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I says, 'Damn, motherfucka! That's some good falafel!' Good everything. The lines out the door don't lie, give it a try--it's the best.
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taza is cheap and tasty place that I always want to have for lunch. You will get a big sandwich with the budget of $5. I am from the east coast, (I could get lots of middle east food compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for the chicken shwarma plate!! And the rice!! I'd get the rice alone, on a diet day or something - it was SO delicious!I visited this place at the recommendation of a colleague yesterday for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another year in the area has shown me that Taza really deserves the upgrade to 5 stars for food, service, and prices. Have not ever found another falafel that is better - anywhere! The lentil soup...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An Ode to TazaOh, Taza, you complete me.With warm pitaand plenty of meatyour chicken schawarma sandwichcan't be beat.And while in lineyou were so neatletting me nibbledelicious falafel treat.With...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was very sad to be leaving the vicinity of Pita Inn to go back to working in the Loop. You get attached to your regular lunch places and don't want to give them up. Reading the reviews on Yelp, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally concur with the review below- DELICIOUS gourmet falafel sandwich but it is a bit messy. The juice (hot sauce, hummus?) breaks the bottom of the pita. Very friendly and FAST service. They keep...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap, the gourmet falafel sandwich was amazing. It was delicious, but a bit drippy and fall-apart-y. Perhaps choosing to skip the hummus would have lent my pita greater hull integrity.The pita...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really all its cracked up to be. My only complaint is that the menu could be a little easier -- add some more combos and shit. If I order soup and a sandwich, I can hit like $9. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was in 3rd grade one of our assignments was a survey with one of the questions: "If I could eat at one restaurant every day it would be..." I chose Taco Bell. My palate is a little more...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have walked by this place time and time again-- and not once have I had the desire to go in. But I was bored and restless yesterday, I needed someplace new to try for lunch, and all these other Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awe-some! Great place! I broke my falafel cherry here! I loved it soo much. I wasnt going to order it, but they offered a free sample as I stood in line, and once I tried it, I knew I wanted it.I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out Taza based upon the reviews and the need to find new spots for lunch on workdays. I got the chicken schwarma to go. The staff was friendly and helpful. The schwarma was good. Its not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here today for the first time--it was GREAT! Thanks, Yelpers, for turning me on to another great find. I had the salad with chicken ($5.95). After looking at the menu for a while and not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great deal for the money. Great falafel and all the other staples of your classic Chicago middle eastern establishment for a steal. Plus - they are friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? The previous positive reviews said it all.... The food was good, the place was real busy and the guy serving me made it clear he appreciated my business.... a real winner here.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite lunch spot in the loop. I'm not a vegetarian, but when I go in here it is really hard to pass up the gourmet falafel sandwhich. It is so good. Occasionaly I get crazy and get the roast...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update for 8.20.08Went back to Taza today and was surprised to find that the owner recognized my face from my Yelp review a couple of weeks ago and the fact that I wanted tabbouli instead of regular...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago, but the best in the loop. First, the service is excellent. The owner as well as the guys and girls who work there are helpful, friendly and always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taza is a great place to get a quick bite in the loop. The falafel sandwiches are very good and the humus is tasty. The owner, Ahmed takes great pride and shows it with the food and his hospitality....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh homemade falafel, best in the loop!! i had a delux falafel sandwich whcih comes with hummus tomato cucumber and tahini on pits....there was hardly any hummus but it didnt matter since the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Man I love going to Taza's. Ahmed is a great owner and has the best food ever! Their hummus is delicious!! Try dipping falafels in them. Their falafels are the best... ever.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Five stars for:FAST!FRIENDLY!TASTY!Michelle E and I went for lunch after reading about it on Yelp. We were surprised that it wasn't yet packed right at noon. We waited in line for about 2 mins and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My co-worker and I tried this fair out the other day based on Yelp reviews and damn it was good!I had the Gyro Plate and the lamb could not be more tender and moist, which is rare! The pita was so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason why there's always a line out the door of this joint at lunchtime in the loop - BEST middle eastern food in the city!! The falafels come out piping hot and the salads are fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best hummus and chicken shawarma ever! I also love the falafel and you get a nice size amount. Other than the food I love this little place because the prices are reasonable and all of the people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best middle eastern lunch spot after years working downtown. I have tried most meat options on the menu, and they are all good or at least average. The price is very reasonable and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST falafel! Rice is always perfectly cooked and don't forget to grab some baklava for dessert. Their hummus and chicken schwarma is also amazing. The quality of their food, pleasant staff, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat at Haifa at least one a week when I worked in the Loop, but after finding Taza I haven't gone anywhere else. The combo plate with Falafel and Chicken Schwarma is my lunch of choice the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my... how did I not know about this place? Thanks to Yelp, I went there for lunch today. BEST falafel sandwich I've had in Chicagoland. I ordered the "Gourmet Falafel" which includes hummus on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best falafel in the city..... and the owner is super nice!
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best middle eastern I've had in the city of chicago. Excellent lunch spot in the loop with amazing falafel. Not only is the food great but the people are very friendly and let you try anything and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Mediterranean food and this place just hits the spot. It has such delicious food there. I've only had a few things, but they were all good and i'm willing to try other stuff as well....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is fresh and has good flavor but the portions are too small for the price. Its not passing the bang for the buck test on my lunch menu.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't like Mediterranean or Middle Eastern food until I had Taza.Nuff Said.(btw... they will do catered lunches. VERY reasonable $$ and they'll throw in some extras. By far the most popular...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as I'm concerned, this is the ONLY Middle Eastern restaurant in the Loop. It beats all the mediocre places like Petra and Haifa Cafe. They have the some of the best falafels in the city....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best 43 cents I've ever spent was on a piece of falafel here. At least, I think it was 43 cents. But I also have a -9 prescription and may have misread. In any event, Pita Inn is my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best lunch spots for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food in the Loop. I usually order the Combo Plate, which comes with charbroiled chicken, kifta kabob, dill basmati rice and pita...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only good falafel in the loop.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just not too impressed. I went here for lunch since it's right across the street from where I work and had such positive reviews. I ordered the falafel sandwich and a side of hummus. The total came to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say, this is probably the only decent Middle Eastern place in the Loop. The falafel sandwiches are killer here! They put two pieces in a huge pita bread w/ tahini and hot sauces and lettuce....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Taza. I love the veggie platter (the dolmeh is pretty good) and the hummus here is amazing. I once ordered the turkey plate, which came served over rice. The guy behind the counter...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my bread and butter working in the loop. Falafel extra hot, lentil soup, and when it was a grueling day I would throw on seasoned pita chips.Now the food itself does not wholly deserve four...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone is so dern friendly here. You'll find yourself cussed and jostled by impatient, red-faced men. Their jowls often spill over their sweaty collars. They shove and peer and strain at the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ventured there yesterday. The staff was friendly but the food I found disappointing. I ordered the Fatoush Salad and it was lacking in flavor and texture. I keep thinking that Fatoush should be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to do a quick compare/contrast review featuring Taza and my old standby, Haifa. So I will. The turkey product at Haifa is superior, but only because the particular bird I saw at Taza...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch spot. Friendly staff, always free falafel samples and most importantly the food is delicious. Don't worry if the line is coming out of the door, they work through everyone very quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Taza?!? I love this place...Ellie B. introduced me to Taza because I was asking her what all the rage was about on Yelp? How could this tiny little spot be so highly rated on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got more food than I could probably eat in a normal day for $11. I got the chicken schwerma, which was very tasty. Their hummus was smooth and creamy. I even liked their dill rice, and my last...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely on my list of go-to lunch spots. There is a reason why there is always a line, it's that good! Don't get frightened by the line - it moves quickly. If you want a seat to eat there, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a quick lunch yesterday. I ordered the Taza Chicken Sandwich and had some sample falafel. After reading other reviews, I had high expectations for the falafel- and my expectations were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like I have anything to add. This is the best fast & cheap lunch spot in the loop, period. Everything that I've had was delicious, and I have about half of the menu left to explore. Oh, and the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely THE best falafel in town. I thought it was Sultan's Market, but Taza is truly the tastiest. The owner is so concerned about his customers and making sure the quality of the food is fresh....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I needed to grab a quick bite before I jumped on the train...and Taza caught my eye. I looked over the menu and decided on a standard falafel plate. The guys who took my order were super nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A pretty authentic Middle Eastern lunch spot in the Loop. I try to eat here about once a week. The turkey plate is actually very good. They cook a full turkey, and slice off whatever pieces you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Taza last week for lunch and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! I tried the humus pita and an order of grape leaves and they did not disappoint. My companions had the falafel...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You really can't argue with cheap falafel. Well, I suppose you could try, but really, what's the point?I had the falafel sandwich at Taza with tahini, lettuce, & tomato. However, you can also buy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great falafel and pita!
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Great lunch spot! Cheap, good food with amazing service. Tables are small and cramped, so if you come during peak hours be prepared to eat elsewhere, but the food seriously can't be beat!
menupages.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to grab lunch if you're looking for something other than the usual Corner Bakery, Chipotle, deli, etc.I ended up stopping in because I didn't feel like waiting in line for Perry's for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today, after returning from eating lunch at Taza for the twentieth time this year a coworker of mine asked "Why do you walk seven blocks over to Taza's when Petra Cafe and Haifa Cafe are two blocks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just when I thought my life couldn't get any better, I had the falafel & hummus sandwich at Taza, and it did.Then I had the baklava, and it got EVEN BETTER.The falafel & hummus sandwich tastes like a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TAZA! You're alive! Oh how I've missed you. It's been about 6 or 7 years since I last visited the place that ante's up the best milano "chicken" sandwich I've ever tasted. Boy did I drool for that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I must say that this place had a lot of hype before I went there for lunch last week. I found the people to be super friendly and partially for that reason they are getting four stars. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taza is so delicious it converted me to Judaism... or Islam... or Baha'ism... or whatever they are.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i use Yelp a lot but have never started a profile to write a review until now. i did so just so i could give my props to Taza. i went there with a friend for lunch on on Friday and i couldn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think the falafel is amazing. The people are so nice. Please try the baklava -- it is unreal. Highly recommend this place for a fast, healthy, delicious and pleasant lunch!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm rewriting my review. Yes this place is about 8 block from my work. I go there at least twice a week. C'mon now... that's about a mile to grab some eats. That says something. It is so worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food: fricking delicious. The gyros plate and shawerma are the best I've ever had, anywhere. I never knew how fresh falafel could taste until I had it here (green, hooray!). They definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is great and the owner offered me a free pop as i waited for my order. The food is inexpensive, fresh and tasty. Pretty damn good.Expect a long line (goes out the door!) during lunch but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off with saying I am a big fan of Sultan's Market. I had read a few of the reviews here on yelp and figured this was a good new place to try for lunch. I just got back a couple hours ago....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a friend of mine has been making fun of me for not being able to find truly awesome falafel in chicago. i'm picky. you can't give me a little tiny dried-up ball and make me happy. taza, however, made...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place in the loop to get fast mediterranean food. Fairly cheap and the meats are fresh. My favorite is the hummus falafel sandwich with plenty of hot sauce!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love is patient, love is kind...LOVE IS TAZA according to my taste buds!So I've had take out from Taza (see Steph H.'s review), but I had yet to experience it for myself until today. And yes, I say...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Taza on a weekly basis because their food is just that damn good. My favorite: the combo deluxe with gyro and turkey (you get to pick white, dark or mixed -- I usually go with dark). The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A preface: after four years of ardent vegetarianism, I am a tried and true falafel fanatic. Seriously love the stuff - even when it's bad.So it surprised me that the falafel at Taza was... well......
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am obsessed with this place! My first time eating here was a couple of weeks ago, and I've been back three times. So good!
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Tazo twice. The price is terrific, the atmosphere is fun, but the food so far... I can only say mediocre. I haven't had the falafel sandwich yet though, so I may be judging on the wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While ordering a falafel my first time at Taza, I was challenged that this would be the best falafel I had ever had. Unfortunately, I couldn't agree. It was good falafel, but definitely not the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taza has, by far, the best selection in gyros, shawarmas, salads, and vegetarian items. Sometimes I just grab some hummus or baba ghanouj for a snack, or I indulge in their fabulous gyro plate. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since it opened, and I still can't get enough Taza! Whether I'm in the mood for a gyro or a kifta kabob sandwich, Taza never fails to amaze. It's already been said, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was bouncing in out of a fever and needed some nourishment yesterday so (after checking Yelp and seeing all the glowing reviews) I ambled out of the apartment confused in a medicine head haze and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel that I should add that their turkey sandwich in a pita is fantastic! So fresh and the hot sauce is not to be missed. Falafal also very good and very friendly service!
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's rare for me to say that I wish I knew about a place earlier but this place has that distinction. The falafel tastes better here, the orders are personal down to the fixings (if you want them)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like fresh, healthy, and tasty food, you must visit Taza during your lunch break. I've been going here since they opened and it truly has one of the best combinations of great food, great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I woke up today for some reason craving a falafel sandwich for lunch. It's been so long and thank you to this lovely website and your reviews I decided to check out Taza and I was so glad I did....
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite lunch places in the loop. The Vege Plate is my personal plate of bliss, its just soooo yummy! Definitely the best dolmehs I've ever had!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this restaurant before. Taza is one of my lunch staples. My co-worker and I are there at least once a week. The food is always so good and fresh. I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy and price is great. Fresh and delicious and just perfect. I do agree, don't get dressing on everything.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place! The mediterranean rotisserie style meat just doesn't GET any better than this. Staff is friendly and on our visit, threw in a few free falafel balls just because. What's even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great lunch spot for Mediterranean food! Friendly staff and quick lines make it easy. I love the free falafel samples, the gimmick works because I always wind up buying two before leaving. Generous...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES, when I need a gyro, I now know exactly where to go.. Taza is a small restaurant where you stand in line, order and walk away with a brown bag or styrofoam container... The food speaks for itself...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. Delicious Med food in the loop. It's a bit of a walk for me, but it's worth it for the jump in quality from close-by Petra. I had the "gourmet" sandwich, which has falafel AND hummus (I'm living...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMGNew Favorite Lunch Spot!! First of all: they are GREAT there, and he'll remember you! I was a newbie today and he gave me about 2 pounds of free samples so I could try it! And he notices these...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best lunch place I have found in the loop. For $6.95 you can get a plate of chicken or gyro meat with rice, salad, pita bread, and taziki sauce. If you eat all the food, you are sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taza lives up to all the comments here--the food is fresh, inexpensive, and served quickly. The staff on hand bends over backwards to make sure you have what you want, as well as offering you samples...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome Amazing falafil balls, tasty chicken, great hommus, to die for baklawa. YUMMYThe owner or manager was super friendly and asked us how our lunch was during the busy rush ... He just took time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yup, this is a fantastic downtown lunch spot...I just wish they were open past 4:00 (one time I actually walked by at around 3:40, hoping to grab a late lunch, and they had already closed!)I go for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EDIT: (04-25-2007)I HEART their gyros! Oh man. Yum! There's so much meat a girl just doesn't know what to do with it all! Ok, I'm lying. I know exactly what to do with that much meat (as I always do,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great find, and only a block from where I work! I love Greek and Middle Eastern food (okay, I love LOTS of ethnic cuisine :) , and have really enjoyed Grape Leaves in Oak Park. Taza is quite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. I ordered the Falafel sandwich and it was great. My friend got the schwarma plate and said it was great, but she did say it was alot of food. I would recommend just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite quick lunch spots. Really good stuff for "fast food" Mediterranean.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taza made me a falafel convert. A falafel ball virgin (who knew they were green inside!) I went here and got a hummus pita with two falafel balls on the side. The price was right (under 5 dollars)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
chicken schwarma. so good. i am thinking about it right now and WANT IT. the people who own this place are wonderful and warm and just great people. if you want something different, try Taza.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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The falafel is to die for.
menupages.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious and the service is magnificent. Everyone is very friendly and they always give you free samples. The food is great and at a low price. This is quite possibly the best fast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love discovering new places for lunch! Taza Cafe, serving authentic Mediterranean Cuisine, definitely provided me with some needed variety in my life. I haven't had quality hummus, falafel and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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Excellent. The chicken shawarma was really good and the spicy red sauce added to it was perfect. This place is a great lunch place with good prices, great food, and friendly service. Small with few tables, but...
menupages.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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The food is amazing and CHEAP. Very friendly staff and quick service. Not much room to sit, better for take away. Def. try the gourmet falafel.
menupages.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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