Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean

Recommend 100%! For the price you’re paying, it can easily be split into two meals to save some money. A much better alternative for those who would like a bowl but not prefer Chipotle. Chicken was cooked properly and tender, portion size was very generous. Staff were very friendly and parking on site.

I ordered from Uber Eats, and oh my goodness! Food was fresh, still hot. The steak was tender, well marinated and so delicious. Hummus and pita bread…yummy! They even thought out every detail, making sure utensils and a little baggie with garlic sauce, hot peppers, hot sauce and sumac seasoning was included. Definitely 10 out of 10, thank you! I would have posted a photo, but my food didn’t stand a chance 😋

While visiting my Bff, we decided to have a Mediterranean lunch and tried this new place in Alhambra. The beef and chicken kebabs were so tender and tasty, as were the gyro and falafel. The hummus and toum were delicious. They make their own Pita bread, thick and fluffy, and come out still warm. Everything was so delicious. I will come again if I'm in the area.

Ordered Pop’s Plate with a rice and salad base, chicken and beef. Also ordered a koobideh (beef) plate. The chicken was firm and very well seasoned, not spicy, and well sized. The Beef was very tender and cooked well. The bed of rice and salad balanced the meats. The side of hummus and cucumber tomato salad were nice, the hummus was especially pleasant to have as a dip or with the pita too. The pita was very warm and held its shape making for very satisfying tears. The Pop’s Plate is now advertised suggesting it’s for two but that really is not the case, one person can finish one order. The Beef in the Koobideh plate is slightly different in preparation but it was well seasoned and still really great. This place has slow traffic during Friday dinner rush so it’s somewhat calm here. The interior isn’t decorated, plain white walls with very limited two person table seats; some tables can utilize the wall bench to make a third space but these tables are very small too. While the food was great, the service was lacking. This is not a full service restaurant, you order and tip beforehand. Before I was even able to order it was clear the front staff did not have an organized system to the receipts, struggling with passing out to-go orders and determining which orders were next to be prepared. And when I ordered the koobideh bowl, my order was noted as a koobideh plate which was slightly pricier and a bit more food than the koobideh bowl I wanted. Looking online, the ordering system is set up so that you have to manually adjust a default 20% tip that is tacked on to online orders. For a business that appears to have been operating for a few years, I had hoped their customer service was better. Thankfully that time has allowed them to maintain cooking great Mediterranean food in this area, hat tip to the chef. There is city managed street parking near the back across the street so it’s still accessible by car.

Wow!! Went back after 6 months, this place still feels shockingly good!!! The pita, the kebab, the hummus. I’m in tears. Front Desk person Garo K was super nice without being overly pretentious. Sorry didn’tip you today.

We stopped by Pop's Mediterranean for dinner, and the food was fantastic! Everything was well seasoned, and the portions were generous. The baklava was absolutely delicious — one of the best I’ve had. The restaurant is small and seems to focus mostly on takeout, so the atmosphere isn’t the main draw. There was a bit of a wait because of all the online orders, but it was totally worth it for the quality of the food. Highly recommend if you’re craving great Mediterranean dishes!

Stopped by this cozy little Mediterranean spot, and wow—it did not disappoint! The chicken and beef skewers were super juicy and packed with flavor, and the rice, hummus, and that creamy garlic sauce pulled everything together perfectly. It’s the kind of food that feels homemade but with a little extra magic. We will definitely be back again!