Abo Youssef Mediterranean Halal sits on Manor Rd in East Austin, working from a menu of plates and wraps — shawarma, gyro, falafel, kebab — that also makes room for Egyptian dishes less common on typical Mediterranean menus. The Moza is lamb shank over yellow rice with nuts and raisins, the Hawawshy is home-baked bread stuffed with spiced ground beef and lamb, and the Captain Hook Boat fills Egyptian sourdough with fried fish, tahini, and lettuce. Desserts run to Om Ali and Basbousa.
The format is casual and counter-service, with sides, salads, and dips like hummus and baba ghanoush rounding out the plates. Regulars point to generous portions, quality meat, and hospitality from the owner as reasons it's become a neighborhood go-to, and The Infatuation scored it 8.2/10.
The format is casual and counter-service, with sides, salads, and dips like hummus and baba ghanoush rounding out the plates. Regulars point to generous portions, quality meat, and hospitality from the owner as reasons it's become a neighborhood go-to, and The Infatuation scored it 8.2/10.