Reviews for The Mediterranean Chickpea in Tampa, FL

I happened to be in south Tampa for work yesterday and stopped here for a healthy vegan lunch. I had a 5 item mezze platter... (salad, beets, falafel, babaganoush, cilantro hummus) and each item was fresh and delicious. the falafel is air fried to orderso it’s crispy and grease-free. the woman making and serving the food is so sweet, and she offered to top my hummus and babawith olive oil, which i gladly took her up on. if you skip the pita and order rice with lentils, it’s easy to go gluten freehere as well (i dipped my falafel, beets, and cucumbers and tomato in the hummus and baba to keep my platter gluten-free and itwas really tasty). I’ll happily return next time I need a quick lunch in south Tampa. Read more

Absolutely fabulous little restaurant. Excellent customer service, amazing homemade recipes of traditional Mediterranean fare.

Food was amazing, and the owner was so nice and gracious and helpful. Mostly vegan, the owner went out of her way to point out... the few non-vegan items. Will definitely be back next time we are in Tampa! Read more

Definitely a good find. Freshly made hummus with 6 different varieties!! Enjoyed the original and cilantro jalapeno hummus. Got... the veggie wrap with many veggie options and are so unique. 1 wrap is enough for 2 people in my opinion. Definitely coming backwhen need an authentic Mediterranean fix. The owner was very nice, warm and friendly. Read more

Positively the FRESHEST and BEST tasting food in Tampa. The owner cooks everything fresh and homemade style. The beet humus,... falafel and grape leaves are my favs/ go to. I have yet to have a menu item I didn’t like: EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS. This placeis such a hidden gem and so close to Macdill/Bayshore/CAMP. Perfect for an after workout lunch or dinner. The proportions aresuper large so you can always save some for later! 12/10 Read more

Really incredible food! Amazing lentil soup, some of the best I have ever had. The owner/worker is so sweet and motherly, she... let me try anything I wanted before buying. I got the beet hummus, cilantro/jalapeño hummus, couscous, some wheat thing, and atomato eggplant dish. Everything was vegan in the place except for one yogurt based dip! This place is amazing! Price is alittle high though! Read more

The owner makes you feel like you are home and very welcoming. She allowed us to try before we buy which was very considerate.... You can tell she puts love into her food and appreciates customers. At first, I thought the prices were high, with the falafelwrap, for example, you essentially get 2-wraps in one; it's jumbo size, so I was happy. She also modified the wrap a bit, and itwas delicious! She even gave us a couple of small ramekin's of hummus to take with us. I was delighted to see so many veganoptions! Her dips are fantastic! We were able to visit twice so far, and it's been a great experience. I can say people aregenuinely missing out on quality food by not going here. I'd recommend this establishment for the owner treating people likefamily, though there is no mistake, the food is wonderful. Read more

Excellent Mediterranean/Arabic food in a hole-in-the wall place located in a strip mall. You can tell everything is cooked... fresh and the lady behind the counter had excellent recommendations. The hummus was definitely fresh and home made and thequinoa was absolutely scrumptious. I will definitely return on my next trip to the area. Read more