Order the best Afghan near Santa Ana, CA

Best Afghan Restaurants Nearby in Santa Ana

MARRAKESH RESTAURANT - 440 S ANAHEIM BLVD

MARRAKESH RESTAURANT - 440 S ANAHEIM BLVD

Middle Eastern • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 42 min
Lamb Shank
Fore Shank Spiced With Exotic Blend Of Spices
$52.75
Honey Lamb
Lamb Fore Shank , Spices , Prunes , Apricots , Caramelized Onions And Almonds
$51.4
Harrira
Tomato, Chickpeas, Lentils, Lemon, Cilantro
$12.2
Willys Eatery

Willys Eatery

4.6
(600+)
• Greek • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 40 min
"Corn Beef and Hash, excellent as usual with great flavor. But I did ask for cottage cheese and fruit, but fruit was missing......so, I paid an extra dollar for nothing. Freshly Squeezed OJ is A+ as always. Avocado on side nice and ripe that gives it best flavor. Bagel and cream cheese is for later with the rest of the avacado. Just wish the fruit had made it, that would have topped it off."
"The Eggs Benedict is always the best. They give a nice generous amount of the Hollandaise sauce compared to other places that maybe put one tablespoon on it. The eggs are always cooked the way that they are supposed to be, with a runny yolk, not hard. I added Alvocado to be healthy, and it was a perfect ripeness. Smoked Salmon is what it is, and tastes ok."
Breakfast Burrito (Chorizo, Bacon, Sausage or Ham)
Breakfast Burrito with your choice of Chorizo, Bacon, Sausage or Ham for an additional cost. Served with your choice of Hash Browns or "Those Potatoes" for an additional cost.
$8.08
1. Eggs Benedict Classic with Ham
2 poached eggs and ham on an English muffin with Hollandaise sauce.
$15.17
Willy's Greek Chicken Wrap
Our Number One Selling Pita Wrap! Served in a pita with rice, hummus, tomato, lettuce and of course our famous shredded juicy chicken breast! Comes with choice of side. Optional Grilled Onion!
$11.99
Corn Beef and Hash with 2 Eggs Any Style
Served with Hash Browns and toast.
$12.38
MandiXpress Restaurant & Coffee

MandiXpress Restaurant & Coffee

4.5
(90+)
• Middle Eastern • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$7 off on $45+
"Amazing! Best meal I've had in a while! Bread is delicious. The sauces are flavorful. Ingredients are fresh. Definitely try the Chicken Mandi! You won't regret eating from here"
"Very disappointing experience. The food was overpriced, and the meat had a strong stale smell and an unpleasant taste that made it difficult to eat. For the price they charge, I expected much better quality and freshness. Unfortunately, I won’t be coming back or recommending this restaurant."
Chicken Mandi
Roasted chicken to perfection, sitting on a bed of aromatic Basmati Rice with the option of fried onions, almonds, and raisins on top.
$23.57
Lamb Mandi- Single
Lamb Mandi Roasted lamb to perfection sitting on a bed of aromatic Basmati Rice with fried onions, almonds, and raisins on top.
$32.38
Fish Mova
A traditional dish from Aden city in Yemen. A Fish topped with Yemeni spices cooked underneath the oven.
$30.43
Beef Sambousa(2 apices)
3 Ground beef, fresh onions, fresh garlic, green onions, fresh parsley, a mix of spices wrapped with a phyllo sheet and then fried.
$7.01
Istanbul Grill California

Istanbul Grill California

4.7
(3k+)
• Takeout • Greek
$0 delivery fee
"Oh wow!! I ordered the chicken soup and a skewer of the ribeye shishkabab cubes. The rib-eye is the BEST ribeye I've had in I don't know when!! Perfectly cooked, and SO tender!! I didn't even need a knife to cut it. The seasoning and charbroiled flavor are out of this world!!! Next time I want a steak, I'm ordering the ribeye kebabs from here. Seriously, I thought it was as good as any steak house. The chicken soup is equally delicious and filling. I love the seasonings in it and it's creamy but not thick. LOTS of chicken in it too. This is enough for leftovers for another meal---they give you four pieces of ribeye and it's very juicy. Well, for me anyway. LOL! The soup filled me up so I saved half of that and half of the ribeye cubes for tomorrow. Really perfect in every way. The price for both items are really reasonable too. I ordered this at 10 pm--it's great to know it's open so late. I highly recommend everything about this restaurant. Our Dasher driver was also super quick! He was here sooner than I expected. Great experience all around! Thanks everyone for making this a super enjoyable meal. Do yourself a favor and check this place out---you'll be glad you did! :D"
"Food from Istanbul grill is ALWAYS great! I got the Lamb Adana Kebab (Ground) and Ribeye Steak Kebab (Cubes) tonight. Both dishes were freshly cooked to perfection and very flavorful. Portions were good as usual. Thank you! I would definitely order again."
Darna cafe

Darna cafe

Afghan • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$5 off on $30+
"Amazing burger—fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. The service was friendly and fast. Finally found a place that opens late and extremely delicious ! 🍔🔥"
Plate Darna Mixed
A chef's special platter featuring a mix of our best halal meats: shish tawook, kofta, and ribeye shish, served with rice, hummus, pita and salad.
$41.02
Fattoush
Ribeye steak Served with peppers, onions, cheese. And fries on the side.
$20.29
Ribeye Cheesesteak Sandwich
Two skewers Juicy halal beef blended with parsley, onion, and Middle Eastern herbs, char-grilled and served with rice, hummus, pita bread and salad.
$23.99
Tiramissu Cake
Served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions,, American cheese, house sauce, and Fries on the side
$8.39
Naz's Halal

Naz's Halal

4.7
(1k+)
• Halal • Middle Eastern
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"near well done patties. delicious. filling. buns are cool. I can do it again. passes the test"
"I ordered chicken and lamb/beef Salad Platter with white and hot sauce. This was my first time ordering from here and it was beyond delicious. The portion was generous for the price, and was extremely flavorful. The spice was not too bad in the beginning but definitely crept up the more I was eating. Highly recommend for anyone who loves spicy. I would definitely order from here again!"
Rice Platters
Your choice of protein served on a fluffy bed of aromatic basmati rice, and fresh combination of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, topped off with your choice of sauces and toppings!
$21.52
Build-a-Gyro
A fresh pita topped with your choice of protein, a crisp combination of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and drizzled with your choice of sauce!
$19.59
Combo Over Rice
A flavorful mix of our marinated chicken and beef and lamb, served over fluffy, aromatic basmati rice, and paired with a crisp salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Your choice of sauces drizzled on top or served on the side.
$15.11
Naz's Halal Nuggets
6 pieces of all-white meat halal chicken nuggets fried to golden perfection and doused in sauce, serving up a flavorful twist to traditional favorites.
$10.5
Abu Omar Halal

Abu Omar Halal

4.5
(2k+)
• Halal • Food Truck
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Absolutely delicious! I will be a regular here, for sure. My mom and I both got the Chicken Shawarma Arabi. The flavor was so well balanced, the chicken was juicy, and it was just the right size. The fries were also nice and crispy, perfectly salty, and were a heaping portion! Great food for the price, 10/10 recommend."
"This was a random I'm buying something and I don't know what it is purchase. I got the Italian Shawarma Meal because it was just meat, cheese, and garlic although I added onions. It's so flavorful, wow. And this white garlic dip, I have no idea what it's made of, but it's amazing. It doesn't taste like anything Italian. It's just full of garlic. Which is good for me because I love it. It's enough for two meals cause I'm a smallish woman. I say try it out! I have a feeling I'll get weird midnight cravings for it. In the pictures, I already ate half."
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Savory shaved beef shawarma topped with fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, and crunchy pickles. Finished with our rich, velvety tahini sauce and wrapped to order.
$17.79
Chicken Zinger Wrap
Crispy chopped chicken tenders layered with melted cheddar cheese, tangy pickles, and our bold signature garlic sauce, wrapped up warm and toasted.
$16.32
Chicken Shawarma Arabi
The classic Abu Omar experience. Tender shaved chicken shawarma, tangy cucumber pickles, and our creamy signature garlic sauce, tightly wrapped and panini-pressed to a golden crisp.
$24.05
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Thinly sliced, perfectly seasoned chicken shawarma wrapped warm with crisp cucumber pickles and a generous drizzle of our signature creamy garlic sauce.
$17.14
MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN HOUSE

MEDITERRANEAN GARDEN HOUSE

$
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
The Cali Pita
Choice of protein, tzatziki sauce, seasoned french fries, medi pico, pickled onions, and crumbled feta wrapped in a large warm pita. Recommended with Chopped Chicken or Gyro Meat.
$29
Lunch Chicken Kabob & Gyro Meat Bolw
Succulent pieces chicken tenders and our shaved gyro meat. bolw is served with tzatziki and one side. Gyro Meat is a blend of beef, lamb and traditional Near Eastern spices.
$25.99
House of Mandi

House of Mandi

4.6
(500+)
• Mediterranean • Middle East
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"This is probably the 20th time I've ordered the Mandi hicken / مندي دجاجn. Where do I start?! The flavor of the rice with the amazing added bursts of the crispy onions and toasted nuts but also the chicken is fall off the bone tender and juicy and stays that way even when reheated as leftovers. This is my family's favorite meal, adults and children alike! "
"Extremely delicious food. It's generous portions, fresh, and worth every bite. We ordered the Mandi Chicken / مندي دجاج, Madhbi- Grilled Lamb | لحم مظبي على الحجر, and Mova Fish | سمك موفى على الطابون. I'll eat here for the rest of my life!"
Mandi Chicken / مندي دجاج
A very roasted young fresh chicken with Yemeni spices wrapped in foil.
$28.88
لحم مندي حضرمي |LAMB MANDI
Hadhramaut, Yemeni traditional dish. A very Roasted young fresh lamb until the fall off the bone lamb is ultra-tender and gently roasted. (Served over Mandi rice, comes with Yemeni sauce and Yogurt.)
$38.29
Madhbi- Grilled Chicken | دجاج مظبي على الحجر
A traditional dish from Hadhramaut city in Yemen. A very young fresh Chicken with particular Yemeni spices grilled on a scorching stone until the fall off the bone Chicken is ultra-tender. (Served over Mandi rice, comes with Yemeni sauce and Yogurt.)
$29.95
Madhbi- Grilled Lamb | لحم مظبي على الحجر
A traditional dish from Hadhramaut city in Yemen. A very young fresh lamb with particular Yemeni spices grilled on a scorching stone until the fall off the bone lamb is ultra-tender. (Served over Mandi rice, comes with Yemeni sauce and Yogurt.)
$39.03
Al Amir Bakery

Al Amir Bakery

4.9
(200+)
• Lebanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Great food, excellent service love this place quality and taste gets better each time"
"I like it this time but last time the meat was old and not rest good. Hop you guys use fresh halal meat. Thanks."
Cheese Flatbread
Our special blend of white cheese, special blend of cheese.
$8.5
Lahm-bajeen Flatbread
Ground beef with tomatoes & onions.
$8.5
Za'atar & Cheese Flatbread
Dried thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, with olive & vegetable oil & our.
$8.51
Vegetable Plate
Vegetarian.
$6.21
Shah's Halal Food

Shah's Halal Food

4.7
(500+)
• Halal • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"This is one of the few places thats open really late and looked to have a better fresher alternative to the usual fast food places. The Custom Rice Platter was very fresh and filling. Both the lamb and chicken were well seasoned and plentiful. The 6 Pcs Falafel had really good flavor too and were a good size. Definitely wil try this place again."
"The portions were quite large, which was great, especially for the price. The chicken was very flavorful; however, the rice tasted a bit strange. It had the flavor of instant rice and also smelled a little off. I would still give this place a second chance in the future."
Custom Rice Platter
Features meat and topping of your choice, lettuce, cucumber tomato salad, black beans, chickpeas, onion, hummus, with a choice of half pita chopped inside or whole pita on the side.
$21.19
Combo over RICE (Lamb (contains beef) & Chicken)
Delicious meal of juicy chicken marinated and ground lamb **(contains beef)** mixed with finest herbs and spices, grilled to perfection and served over our signature aromatic basmati rice and salad of your choice.
$15.29
Chicken Over RICE
A delicious meal of juicy chicken marinated and grilled to perfection served over our signature aromatic basmati rice and salad of your choice.
$15.22
Chicken GYRO
Juicy chicken marinated and grilled to perfection served over 8 inch pita with choice of salad and sauce
$18.59
SHAWARMA HOUSE

SHAWARMA HOUSE

4.8
(70+)
• Mediterranean • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Grilled chicken kabob, served with tahini, garlic sauce, and onions.
$15.03
Beef Shawarma Wrap
Flame-roasted chicken, served with tahini and onions.
$16.03
Mixed Shawarma Plate
Crispy puff pastry stuffed with ground beef and almonds.
$21.6
Chicken Kabob Plate
Grilled beef, chicken, and Lamb served with tahini, garlic sauce, and onions.
$22.8
The Green Olive

The Green Olive

4.7
(300+)
• Mediterranean • Healthy
$0 delivery fee
"#4. Shrimp Kebab was absolutely fantastic. Super fresh, seasoned perfectly and the dressing on the salad was a bit peppery and very tasty. The hummus came with a pita for dipping. Very good food."
"I really like this place because the chicken is not dry at all. It is super tender. The rice has a lot of flavor and the dressing on the salad is also very flavorful. "
#3. Chicken Kebab
Two skewers of chicken breast kabobs marinated in a special blend of Mediterranean spices and herbs.
$20.83
#15. Chicken Kebab Wrap
Our famous chicken breast kabob with lettuce, tomatoes, and our garlic lemon dressing rolled in a pita bread.
$13.56
#17. Gyro Wrap
Tender strips of lamb and ground steak gyro, tomatoes, and our tzatziki sauce rolled in a pita bread.
$13.64
Chicken Skewer
Two skewers of marinated U.S.D.A. Choice grilled steak kabobs cooked to perfection.
$5.45
EZ Kebab

EZ Kebab

4.5
(1k+)
• Mediterranean • Shawarma
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Amazing quality food and meats, I liked the flavors and pickles and radish salad with hummus, super good rice. Lebanese style pitas are thinner than you'd buy at the grocery store and make for very tasty wraps "
"Worth every penny and more. Food was amazing, the taste of the Gyro was probably the best I've had, everything taste fresh. The burger came with fries and a drink and the portions for $15 was well worth it."
Chicken Breast Kebab Plate
Juicy chunks of halal chicken breast, fire-grilled to order. Served with basmati rice, homemade hummus, fresh fattoush salad, and pita bread. Side of our signature garlic spread
$20.9
Mixed Shawarma Plate
Halal steak and halal chicken shawarma carved fresh daily on our vertical rotisserie’s. Served with basmati rice, homemade hummus, fresh fatoush salad, and pita bread. Side of our signature garlic spread, and tahini sauce
$21.42
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Halal chicken shawarma carved fresh daily on our vertical rotisserie’s. Served with basmati rice, homemade hummus, fresh fattoush salad and pita bread. Side of our signature garlic spread
$19.78
Kebab Trio Plate
Marinated halal rib-eye steak, juicy chunks of halal chicken breast, seasoned halal ground beef Kafta, fresh grilled to order. Served with basmati rice, homemade hummus, fresh fattoush salad and pita bread. Side of our signature garlic spread, and tahini sauce
$28.77
Habibi's Sandwich & Cafe

Habibi's Sandwich & Cafe

4.8
(200+)
• Cafe • Sandwich
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"soo good coffee not too sweet and the cheesecake did not feel heavy"
"The Toasted Butter Date Latte is one of the best coffees ive ever had. It is rich and smooth and my new favorite! The Za'atar Grilled Cheese is absolutely amazing and unique. This is my new favorite spot!"
Habibi House Latte
Rich espresso blended with sweet caramel sauce and a hint of cardamom, topped with cardamom-infused cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a warm, aromatic finish.
$8.41
Latte
A robust blend of strong black tea infused with aromatic cardamom, warming cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of ginger, all harmoniously combined with rich, creamy evaporated milk.
$7.65
Karak (Hot or Iced)
Rich espresso harmoniously blended with creamy pistachio butter, topped with a luscious strawberry cold foam for a delightful twist.
$6.01
Strawberry Pistachio Latte
A rich espresso blended with sweet date molasses, topped with a smooth butter toffee cold foam and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, offering a light sweetness in every sip.
$9.84
Habibi Tacos

Habibi Tacos

Middle Eastern • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Filet Mignon Kabob Burrito
Tender Filet Mignon Kabob, rice, beans, queso fresco cheese, house hot sauce, and creamy guacamole.
$17
Filet Mignon Kabob Tacos
Tender Filet Mignon, refreshing Persian salad, hot sauce
$11
Chips & Guacamole
Packed with chicken kabob, rice, beans, queso, fresco cheese, house hot sauce, and guacamole.
$5.75
Chicken Kabob Burrito
A medley of Chicken Shawarma, queso fresco, and Persian salad with cilantro, accompanied by a side of hot sauce.
$16
Koftegi

Koftegi

4.7
(100+)
• Turkish • Wraps
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Always delish! Everything here is always fresh and flavorful.the Lahmajun Boat is one of my favorites. The Chicken Shish Kebab is the best ive had. Its moist and tasty. Most other places the chicken is dry, not here though. "
"must delicious Lahmajun Boat and egg and cheese Cheese, Egg & Parsley Boat i had thanks for the delicious food softening grill I will be back for more"
Chicken Shish Kebab
Grilled chicken breast on 2 skewers.
$30.07
Lahmbaajin
One adana kebob, a serving of doner, one beef kebob, one chicken kebob, two kofte patties, and two mini lahmajun.
$12.99
Cheese Boat (White)
Combination of beef, chicken and kofte.
$15.99
Lahmajun Extra Spicy Boat
Hand ground beef tri-tip mixed red bell pepper, chili and spices grilled on two skewers.
$15.99
The Kebab Shop

The Kebab Shop

4.6
(4k+)
• Greek • Salads
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The Wrap is delicious, great quality and way bigger than I expected. I've ordered it twice now. One time the wrap came very warm, perfect temp. This last time it was cold sadly. My only suggestion is that the store use double tin foil or some other way to keep the food warm while in transit. Do recommend though."
"To be honest it was like 99% couscous. I got like 3 pieces of tomato and no cucumber.... also there was no lemon. As someone who's Lebanese and enjoys getting this here for a good quick meal usually this last order was very disappointing and was not worth eating."
THE WRAP
Build it your way. Choose your protein, review the included toppings, then add extras to make it your own. 810–920 cal
$19.8
PLATE
Build it your way. Choose a Protein and Any Two Sides, Served with Warm Grilled Pita.
$21.97
GRAINS BOWL
Build It Your Way: Start with Saffron Rice or Truffle Brown Rice, choose a Protein, then add Toppings and Sauces to finish it off. 370-1130cal
$19.68
CHICKEN PROTEIN BOWL
51g Protein · 660 Calories Saffron Chicken Kebab, SuperGreens, Feta, Hummus, Tzatziki, Crispy Chickpeas, Red Cabbage Slaw, Romaine, Pickled Onions, Tomato, Cucumber, & Garlic Yogurt.
$20.5
Biryani Pot Express

Biryani Pot Express

4.4
(500+)
• Indian • Biryani
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"This is our first time trying this location for our office. We appreciated that everything was labeled with partial names. Everything was delivered hot and fresh. The chicken kebab was juicy and delicious. The only issue we had was sauce contain busted open and leaked all over the bagging and packages. Next time I would request maybe putting those in their own separate bag because it was messy. Garlic non-delicious. Definitely will order again "
"Excellent Food. Most courteous and outstanding service. Best Egg Bonda and Onion Pakora in the World.. Great Cook and Team.. Thx for everything.."
Special Boneless Chicken Biryani
House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's secret ingredients, boneless chicken marinated with our secret masala and cooked to perfection
$20.14
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's secret ingredients, chicken marinated with our secret masala and slow cooked over a low flame to perfection
$19.42
Paneer Dum Biryani
House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's secret ingredients, Paneer marinated with our secret masala and slow cooked over a low flame to perfection
$20.11
Hyderabadi Goat Dum Biryani
House special rice dish made with aromatic basmati rice and chef's secret ingredients, goat marinated with our secret masala and slow cooked over a low flame to perfection
$22.59
Kabob Master

Kabob Master

4.8
(20+)
• Mediterranean • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"I got the Due protein in chicken and beef, it was so delicious!! i picked spicy hummus, Greek salad and grilled veggies! Dont forget the garlic sauce!! The staff was super friendly! thank you ill be back!"
"I have ordered this twice before.And each time it was so nice, the meat was always tinder.Everything was good and I don't mind paying a little bit more to have a nice plate of food. But consistency is something that we trust when we order our favorite food and I was disappointed. The meat was overcharged a lot. The beef Kebab was not as tender and juicy. I feel like I waited for this because today is my birthday and I decided to treat myself. I love this restaurant. I love the food But this time it was disappointing"
DUE Combo Plate
Choose any two proteins from our grill, Beef Kabob • Chicken Kabob • Kafta Kabob • Falafel • Lamb Kabob, Served with rice, hummus, salad, pita, and your choice of tahini or garlic sauce.
$26.56
Chicken Kabob Plate
Juicy, marinated chicken kabobs grilled over open flames and served with rice, hummus, grilled veggies, and salad.
$22.12
Kafta Kabob Plate
Ground beef mixed with onions, parsley, and spices, grilled to perfection, and served with rice, hummus, grilled veggies, and salad.
$22.12
MEAT Lunch Bowl
Served with seasoned rice, diced tomatoes, and your choice of tahini or garlic sauce. options of Beef Shawarma, Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Shawarma, Beef Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Kafta Kabob and Falafel
$18.14

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