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Mediterranean Imports & Deli
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 6:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
26 reviews for Mediterranean Imports & Deli
Review Highlights
"...falafel, love the stuffed grape leaves, and baba ganoush."
(in 3 reviews)
"BEST Greek/Middle Eastern I've had here in OKC."
(in 3 reviews)
"...fresh Greek salad, yummy falafel balls, pita, and gyro meat."
(in 3 reviews)
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Joe P.
Edmond, OK
12/10/2011
Every city needs at least one and in Oklahoma City we are blessed to have specialty stores in abundance. One of these is Mediterranean Imports. Need great cheese, Hummus, Olives? They have it. Need sweet paprika for goulash? That too. There is much more if you are looking for something that no one else carries here. We get a large flat bread for vegetarian pizza and while we are there we pick up excellent fresh eggplant and squash for the toppings. I also recommend them for a lunch that includes salads, chicken, sandwiches and other light fare with indoor and outdoor tables. If this little gem is someplace you haven't visited you owe it to yourself to check it out.
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Review from Eric R.
Edmond, OK
10/4/2011
When it comes to a great selection of Mediterranean goods in OKC this place is it. I'd give it a full 5 stars if the place wasn't so dim and outdated.
I was looking for some blocked feta cheese and I thought this place would definitely have it. There is a large international cheese selection at the counter as well packaged cheese in the fridge. I didn't really venture into a lot of the other Mediterranean products since I'm not too familiar with Mediterranean cuisine but the prices were affordable and the staff was friendly.
There is a sign asking that if you pay with a credit card you have it least $10 worth of purchases. I believe that goes against the merchant terms & conditions with the credit card companies and I really don't like when businesses do this. I didn't bring this up with the owner but if I really feel like going back I'll bring cash or ask them to waive the minimum spending requirement. -
Review from Salar F.
Oklahoma City, OK
4/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Mediterranean food at an exceptional level. The owner, Atif, is a great guy who is from the middle east. He has done a great job of keeping the integrity of his food intact and thus allowing his customers to experience genuine flavors from abroad.
The cafe is not only a restaurant, but also a market. You can buy different herbs, meats, drinks, and other food items unique to the middle east right there. The degree of variety is outstanding, and there is always something new to try.
Probably the most impressive part of this business is the staff. They are very friendly and make for great company as they know their culture like the backs of their hands. Best time to stop by in my opinion would be midday because the food isn't terribly heavy but it does fill you up. Also, don't forget to try some of their hot tea afterward if you have time. -
Review from Heather J.
Waterloo, IA
6/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good humus, pita, salad.
Great mini baklava in a tiny bite if your watching your sweet intake. -
Review from Leo K.
Miami Beach, FL
12/1/2010 7 Check-ins Here
Very good falafel, love the stuffed grape leaves, and baba ganoush
Also the best specialty grocer.
A fun place for lunch. -
Review from First P.
Arlington, VA
9/28/2011
I'm a fan because I love their grocery selections. I LOVE the salad plate. I've strayed away from my usual salad plate and meat and cheeses, but have not been that impressed.
I do really enjoy this place though. It could be because I've been coming here for over 10 years and it feels like home. Oklahoma wouldn't be the same without it.
Great place. Unique for sure! -
Review from Kathryn T.
San Francisco, CA
12/20/2006
For an aspiring cook, Oklahoma City is not the place to be. It's tough to find decent produce, ethnic ingredients and other specialty items.
Mediterranean Imports is a gem. You can get pancetta, smoked mozzarella, freshly made baba ganoush and imported pasta. Also, they have fresh herbs and dried spices for cheap!
It's a small family owned establishment. The owner is extremely helpful and always wants to know what you're cooking. You can always sample the array of imported cheeses and meats before buying.
It's a taste of Little Italy or Greektown right in the middle of Oklahoma City! -
Review from Jessica L.
Choctaw, OK
1/20/2010
Best falafel, stuffed grape leaves, kibbi, and baba ganoush in OKC.
Also the best specialty grocer in Oklahoma. I love them merely for having as many cheeses as they do. :) -
Review from Jessica G.
Chicago, IL
5/31/2010
My favorite place in OKC. How people can think Zorba's is better is silly.
The salad plate is a steal. The vinegar-based potato and bean salads are great. The eggplant salad and tabouli are perfect.
I always grab a bulk container of hummus to go and pair it with pita from Sweis'.
The veg dolmas and baklava are also wonderful. So Good! -
Review from Vanilla P.
San Lorenzo, CA
9/25/2008
Mediterranean Imports has the best falafel in the US. I've compared other falafel balls from California to Massachusetts, and nothing bests the golden deep-fried goodness from Mediterranean Imports. NOTHING.
Thank god for spellcheck, because I spelled Mediterranean wrong two (OKAY, three) times in this review. Me so spes chull -
Review from Darrell A.
Norman, OK
4/17/2008
As we entered the building, we noticed the hustle of the lunch crew frantically trying to keep up with orders. Again, always a great sign (in my opinion) of a restaurant wanted by the people. The man who took are order, informed us of an unusually long wait today, before we ordered. That's the service I appreciate. We waited anyway, and it was well worth it. My boss had the Vegetarian Platter and I had the Pastrami and Provolone sandwich. I could not complain at how fresh and tasty this sandwich was. The boss said the hummus was top notch and the grape leaf wrapped thing ( sorry I don't know the name) that she let me taste was excellent. And the Baklava, well, it's .99 cents and I would've paid $3.50 for a small piece of that slice of heaven.
While we waited, we looked at all the imports they had to offer. Cheeses, fresh salads and all manner of exotic foods and spices. If you cook frequently, this is the place to find the ingredients you need for that special dish you've been wanting to try. Barry Switzer was also eating there when we were in. So a local celebrity sighting as well. Go here for lunch, but again, be prepared to wait. I think you'll be happy you did! -
Review from Amy C.
Oklahoma City, OK
3/30/2011
BEST Greek/Middle Eastern I've had here in OKC. Didn't have to wait long at 12:20p on a Wed. Had the Middle Eastern Platter for 6.99, had tabouli, falafel, hummus, dolmas, pita and my favorite kibbi! Also they make the best baklava I've ever had! I'm dying to try one of their fresh deli sandwiches. I have purchased from their small grocery area before, tahini, cheap nuts, grains, legumes and dried fruit. Love it.
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Review from Kate M.
Edmond, OK
7/21/2010 1 Check-in Here
There is no better authentic mediterranean food in OKC. It also has a section to buy imported foods that you can't find anywhere else in the city. Plus - it's not a chain!
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Review from Murray W.
Oklahoma City, OK
12/27/2010
I mostly hit this this place for the many hard to find items I simply can't get in the grocery store, but I also love to take the time to get the occasional sandwich or pastry. Amazing selection.
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Review from Amanda s.
Las Colinas
5/17/2008
i usually come here for the specialty items that they have in the market section. they have really great herbs for less than a $1 for a small bunch (parsley, basil, rosemary). they get their delivery of fresh herbs on thursday so make sure you go on a thursday or a friday when it's the freshest.
as well as a small restaurant serving middle eastern food, they have a prepared foods section (including desserts) like salads, hummus, pastas... they also have deli meats and cheeses...they even have their own house-made feta.
i took one star of because i've noticed some of their items in the grocery section were out of date.
overall, great place for a bite of middle eastern food and convenient place to pick up a few things for dinner. -
Review from Molly O.
Norman, OK
8/14/2008
I miss this place. Where else can you gourmet cheese, tabouli and hummus all in the same place??
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Review from Vivian H.
San Francisco, CA
6/5/2009
Great place for a Mediterranean lunch, especially if you get here early (around 11am). It gets pretty crowded pretty quick at lunchtime, and parking is limited. I tried the combination platter, which had a fresh Greek salad, yummy falafel balls, pita, and gyro meat. The hummus is also reallyyy good. I do like the gyros at Zorba's better, but this place seems more authentic. They also have a small grocery section, with lots of imported items, and meat and cheese cut to order.
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Review from Jason T.
Chicago, IL
12/19/2007
This is a great place for middle eastern food. This is where I had my first falafel and it was love at first sight err, or bite. Nowhere else have I found falafel that compares. I usually order 10 or 15 falafel balls at 20 cents a piece. Also the mujadra lentil dish is really great and probably my favorite lentil dish anywhere. The stuffed grapeleaves and cabbage rolls are delicious and they make hummus you can buy to go. I can't wait to go back.
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Review from Lisa C.
Oklahoma City, OK
10/10/2008
Came here for lunch on a Wednesday and it wasn't terribly crowded. The gyro meat wasn't exactly gyro meat, per sey, but it was very good. The falafel was excellent, too. All around a really good meal, and pretty cheap to boot. I was a little confused by the sauce they served, though. It was kind of inbetween hummus and straight tahini. It was also served with my boyfriends "gyro" in lieu of tzatziki. It was good, just unfamilliar.
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Review from Andrew B.
Oklahoma City, OK
12/28/2006
Yes indeed. This is the best place in town for ethnic delights. Recently got some pepper salami, fantastic. They have a great lunch offering too. Be prepared to wait.
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Review from Samantha Q.
The Village, OK
12/16/2009
This place is not the cleanest of restaurants, however their food allows you to overlook that! You cannot go wrong with a Vegetarian Platter from here!
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Review from Mark G.
Oklahoma City, OK
2/26/2007
I found this place after Magic Lamp Imports & Deli closed. Mediterranean doesn't have big a menu but the food is as good or better.
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Review from Jennifer D.
Mustang, OK
2/2/2011
My father ad I have been going here since I was 12 (about 5 years). I absolutely love it, they have tons of Mediterranean food to eat, as well as fresh meat. I also love the grocery store part of it, a large amount of Mediterranean food you can make yourself
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Review from Zo M.
Oklahoma City, OK
5/29/2010
Wow! We had the pastrami and provolone sandwich and it was delicious. So was the tabouli, though it was more parsley than wheat, still delicious. There's sooo much stuff to shop for in here, too. They have everything from coffee, to mint jelly, to goose pate... just, wow. It's so nice, I'll be back there as soon as I can. It's fantastic.
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Review from Nancy W.
San Jose, CA
2/28/2010
I love this place. After moving to Oklahoma from California I thought I would never find French feta but then I came across Mediterranean Imports & Deli and thought "lucky me!!!". They also carry a variety of teas and said that they may be able to get my brand of persian tea if their supplier has it, that's next on my list. They carry many different varieties of rice, my favorite is Tilda Basmati and I love to go to lunch here to have their wonderful falafels.
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Review from joe p.
Oklahoma City, OK
8/17/2009
An awesome selection of olives, spices, and other foodstuffs from around the world. don't make the owner mad but otherwise a great place to get cheeses and olives. some of the best tabouli anywhere.
