Fabian Ortiz
So I walked in and the place seemed empty it was crazy but there was a reason why I was empty most people go out to eat there during lunch time and it is pack at dinner time is very few people The food is excellent tastes really good I'm very impressed and the gentleman Ian I believe his name is was outstanding super cool smiling and he seemed like it really enjoy what he does and not really is what sold me his smile and was happy to serve and to help out and you ask him a question and he was smiling as he was asking a question food is exceptional I highly recommend to come to this place and yeah you should try it any given time prices are very fair I have tried another falafel and around the corner and it was not a good experience but this place is definitely a good good place super clean the kitchen is super spotless it's amazing so five stars to Cafe Lily
CC CC
Best hummas in town try also the salad yummm follow me on trip advisor under AUSAGUY007 for more resturant reviews
N. Moran
I had the fetoush salad and baba ghannouj. Both were excellent! The salad ingredients were fresh and I couldn't get enough.
Cody Boren
What a great experience. I was told the meatloaf tastes like grandma’s and it did with great flavor, but I also felt like I was back at grandma’s place! The took great care of us with comfortable service and an eagerness to showcase their culinary view of the world!
I could honestly eat just a plate of those meat pies and the salad was divine and packed with fresh veggies and wonderful seasoning.
I honestly can’t wait to get back there and try more. Home Run!
Dustin Jones
Can’t wait to come back. Food was great. Hummus, kabob, all the sides. Only thing that was just ok was the rice pudding. Wine and beer available. Everyone working there was friendly. Taste like a great family meal. Coffee at end was a nice treat.
Vincent Watson
Want some legit Middle Eastern food in Houston? This is a good spot.
I've lived in the Middle East for a couple of years and spent many days there on business. I know Middle Eastern food.
The food at Cafe Lili's would please the palate of any resident of the Middle East.
It definitely pleased mine. The kibbeh were magnificently spiced with a healthy bit of beef inside. My wife's falafel was delicious and my beef shawarma was the proverbial bombdiggety.
Shukran jaziilan wa laziz awi!
Ricardo Leal
Amazing food! The squash is the best plate. The shawarma was great.
Good prices too. I will come back for sure
Henrique Rodriguez
I walked into this place and it felt like home. Elie the manager is such a welcoming individual. The food was exquisite and perfect portions. I highly recommend their koos koos salad and their tartar ground meat so fresh! I big thank you to this wonderful family keeping the Lebanese food alive in Houston.
Frederick Villarreal
This place is great! I would return and recommend it. The only thing that bugged me was that the server, as soon as I said my order was "to go" lost complete interest in me and went from being super nice to "here, counter, make order." And tossing the menu on the counter when I said I couldn't see the menu on the wall. But the lady behind the counter was super sweet, she made up for everything! The food was delicious and packed very well.
thc productions
We saw a tv show touting Lili and our foodie tax lady told us we needed to visit, glad we did. We loved the fried kibbe, looks like a little football, the outside is made with beef and cracked wheat and the inside is filled with ground chuck beef, onion and roasted pine nuts, then deep fried....everything we had was tasty but these for me, were the best. We enjoyed a kofta kabob plate from the lunch menu. two pieces of ground beef with parsley and onion mixed in....grilled to perfection. This came with a pile of flavorful rice and pickled onions. You have a choice of hummus or a side salad, wifey and i enjoyed the hummus...the only thing average was the pita bread. The Turkish coffee was strong and very much to my liking, my wife not so much which was not surprising since she's not into strong coffee. She spotted some Lebanese wine and snagged a bottle for our son and a friend. Well worth a stop on my personal foodie bucket list and a speedy return for more goodies.
Jeff Kahlan
Been coming here for well over 20 years. The starters are pletiful and always fresh. I forget that you can fill up on those if you are not careful. Still enjoy the kebob plate and the after dinner coffee. Can get busy at times so be patient and just enjoy the crowds!
Sarah Sed
I saw Cafe Lili when I was driving by one day and made a mental note to stop by and give it a try. I stopped by yesterday around 4pm because I had skipped lunch and finally had time to grab some food. It was quiet, but I expect that at 4pm and it gave me a chance to catch up on some emails while I waited. I gave the cabbage rolls, rice, and kibbeh a try. It was like I was transported into my Grandmother's kitchen. My niece had been waiting to hear my thoughts on the food, so I text her and she made me get her a to go order of the kibbeh, grape leaves, hummus, tabbouleh, and baklava. Everything was amazing. I'll definitely be back.
Paola Uranga
Lovely spot with great customer service, exquisite dishes and the food comes out quickly!
I ordered the following:
FETOUSH SALAD
Same as the Lebanese and more. It also includes bell peppers, radishes, parsley, green onion and toasted pita, the dressing is lemon, garlic and olive oil.
$11.99
Homemade lemonade
No description on menu online, but it was definitely one of the best lemonades I’ve ever tried. It almost tastes like there’s a hint of some other fruit in there, I don’t know how they do it or what they sweeten it with, but it is GOOD!
I tried the fries and yogurt cucumber salad and they were amazing!
mojovoyager
Best Lebanese restaurant in West Houston but still could improve on a few things.
Menu provides a good variety of Lebanese dishes from which to choose. The sandwich dishes are ample but you must pay extra for a side of fries or a salad. The “plate” dishes come with ample servings of meat and either rice or a salad, both of which are delicious.
The standout dish for us was an appetizer of hummus. Excellent texture and flavor as evidenced by the empty plate at the end of our meal. From the table next to us I heard very nice compliments about the Tabouli and will need to try this next time.
I had the Kafka kabob plate with rice. The kabobs were well prepared and excellently flavored with Lebanese seasoning. The rice was also flavorful and a very nice accompaniment.
My lunch partner had the shawarma beef plate. There was a large portion of thinly shaved and flavorful beef but it was a bit dry. The accompanying salad was fresh, and very appetizing with a light and wonderful Lebanese dressing. Unfortunately the Tahini sauce for the shawarma was a bit bland and could definitely use some more garlic and other spices.
A complimentary Turkish coffee served at the end topped off a very good meal
The service was friendly and prompt. I will definitely be back to try out the Tabouli, the Lebanese beer and the other meat dishes.
Yaqeen Khawehir
Dolma tested great. will definitely buy it again.
Thomas Step
Super tasty food and a good value. There was a regular there that was friendly and helped us pick out some good stuff. I suggest the cauliflower as an appetizer, a vegetable plate for sharing, and a sandwich for sharing. It was 2 meals worth of food for 2 people and about $30. There's also complementary Lebanese coffee after your meal. Ask about the coffee fortune telling, it's a fun addition.
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