One bite and you’ll be hooked on the mouthwatering dishes from Falafel of Santa Cruz. Whether you are in the mood for a fresh vegetarian plate or authentic chicken shawerma, you can satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank when you dine with us. The friendly staff will make you feel right at home whenever you come in. Visit us at 1501 Mission St.
Falafel of Santa Cruz has served satisfied customers for over 33 years. We are known for excellent prices and great food, and Good Times readers voted us into the top ten “places that won’t put the hurt on your pocketbook.” We cater weddings, company picnics, school functions, and other events. We also participate in the Cabrillo Arts, Wine, and Music Festival, the Mountain Art and Wine Festival, and more!
Daily Specials -
Your choice of a gyro, chicken shawarma, or large falafel sandwich with french fries and a fountain drink for
$16.95!
Menu
Falafel
A blend of fresh vegetables: parsley, garlic, onions, garbanzo beans & our house spices, balled & deep fried
Served in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, topped with tahini sauce
Served on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, & cucumbers, topped with tahini sauce & pita
Chicken Shawerma
Chicken marinated in a garlic sauce & broiled vertically
Served in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley & tahini sauce
Gyros
Seasoned ground lamb & beef & broiled vertically
Served in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley & tahini sauce
Served on lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & parsley, topped with tahini sauce & pita
Searching for something more? Try one of our specials served all day, every day - your choice of a gyro, chicken shawerma, or large falafel sandwich with french fries and a fountain drink for $13.95
For the health-conscious, you can substitute a small salad for fries at no extra cost!
Kabobs
Choose a kabob of either marinated chicken skewer, lamb skewer, kefta, or fish filet, grilled to perfection
Served on an open-face pita with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & tahini sauce
Served over rice with hummus, salad, topped with tahini sauce & pita
*kabobs may be ordered a la carte for $6.95 - $8.95
The Fajita's
Try a fish filet, chicken, gyros, kefta, or pepper steak seasoned with spices & grilled with bell peppers, onions & tomatoes
Served in a pita with lettuce
Served over rice and lettuce, with pita
Sautéed Veggies
Seasonal vegetables sautéed in garlic, onions, olive oil & spices
Served in a pita with lettuce & your choice of hummus or babaganouj
Served over rice with side salad, hummus or babaganouj & pita
The Burger
Ground chuck seasoned with spices, garlic, onions, & parsley, served on a toasted sesame bun with mayonnaise, onions, tomatoes, lettuce & pickles
*Add American or feta cheese 0.75 -1.25
Gyro Cheeseburger (Alec’s)
The Burger topped with slices of gyros, American cheese, mayonnaise & barbeque sauce
Chicken Cheeseburger (Alec's)
The Falafel Burger
Falafel served patty style on a toasted sesame bun with mayonnaise or tahini sauce, pickles, lettuce, tomato & onion
* Falafel .95 (EA)
* Add American or Feta Cheese 0.75 - 1.25
Vegetarian Combination Plate
Falafel, hummus, babaganouj, tabouli served with pita & tahini sauce
Make Your Own Vegetarian Combination Plate
Choose any 4 items from a list of:
falafel, hummus, mediterranean salad, tabouli, spinach & cheese pies, babaganouj, dolmas and sautéed veggies. Served over rice with pita & tahini sauce
Vegetarian Combination Plate Plus Meat
Regular vegetarian combination plate plus your choice of gyros, chicken shawerma or both.
Make Your Own Meat Combination Plate
Choose any 3 items from a list of:
lamb kabob, chicken kabob, kefta, fish filet, gyros, or chicken shawerma. Served over rice with hummus, salad & pita
*Add 2.00 for double lamb skewer
Mediterranean Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, bell peppers, olives & feta cheese, topped with house dressing
Sides and Desserts
Garbanzo beans blended with tahini, fresh garlic, lemon juice & spices
Served with a fresh vegetable garnish & pita
Served in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & parsley
Babaganouj
Roasted and grilled eggplants puréed & seasoned with yogurt, tahini, lemon juice & garlic
Served with a fresh vegetable garnish & pita
Served in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & parsley
Dolmas
Grape leaves stuffed with rice, marinated in olive oil & spices.
Served on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, olives & feta cheese topped with house dressing & your choice of hummus or babaganouj
* Dolmas .95 (EA)
Served in a pita with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and parsley
Tabouli
Minced parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions & bulgur, spiced & dressed with lemon juice & olive oil
Served with pita
Large Fries topped with garlic, parsley, feta & seasoned with house spices.
Large Fries topped with your choice of gyros or chicken shawerma, grilled onions, garlic, feta, tahini & seasoned with house spices.
Ask about our Turkish Coffee (black or with milk), fountain drinks, and drinks case! Prices vary.
We are happy to customize your meal to your dietary needs.
Please let us know if you are vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free.
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