While good Middle Eastern food can be hard to find in Texas, if you know the right place to look, you may stumble upon some of the best Middle Eastern food in Houston at Café Lili, the Lebanese grill on Westheimer Road.

Classic Creations

If you’re not familiar with Lebanese food, there’s no better time to sample some than now. Head to Café Lili and taste one of the many traditional and classic creations, such as the falafel, fried cauliflower, baba ghanouj,  shawerma beef, or foul mauidammas. Many of these creations will come with the famous tahini sauce. Make sure you also try an Almaza beer, which is the beer of Lebanon.

A Little Bit About Lebanese Food

Lebanon is located to the east of the Mediterranean sea, and may of its dishes are based on the inspiration of the local produce, spices, and meats that are available in the country. Lebanese cooking usually includes a lot of chicken, vegetables, and whole grains. Another distinct thing about Lebanon and Lebanese food is the use of olive oil and garlic, both of which you’ll find in nearly all of the dishes at Café Lili. Hummus is a traditional Lebanese food, and you’ll find it served in nearly every Lebanese home. Café Lili offers a large special hummus, which they serve topped with ground beef, onion, and roasted almonds.

Feel Like You’re Family

Something we love about Café Lili is the fact that you’ll feel like you’re family when you’re dining here. The wait staff is always friendly and willing to tell you their favorite menu items, you’ll never feel rushed to finish your meal and clear your table, and even if you don’t order dessert, you’ll be brought a complimentary coffee upon finishing your first course.

Lebanese Dessert

One of the best things about Lebanese food are the desserts they make, and Café Lili is no exception to this rule. If you’re too full to eat it after you meal, order a dessert to go. Try the baklawa, pistachio cookies, date cookies, rice pudding, or caramel custard.

Great for All

Whether you’re a meat eater, a vegetarian, or even a vegan, Café Lili is highly recommended for all. They’re happy to make adjustments to menu items when necessary, and will even whip up something special if you need a diet-specific dish. The grapes leaves, for example, aren’t originally vegetarian-friendly, but they’ll happily prepare them as such on request. The same thing goes for the hummus. If you’re on another type of diet, such as gluten-free, or are just a picky eater, there’s guaranteed to be something on the menu for everyone. Even your kids will be delighted by this ethnic cuisine.