Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean

Recently discovered this place...

Let's just say I've had it twice this week and it's only Tuesday 🤣.

We got the chicken plate and beef plate. Comes with either rice pilaf, lemon vinaigrette salad or you can do a combo of both. The rice is soft. Their hummus is delicious with their fluffy pita bread. Their garlic toum is very flavorful and has a nice spice kick at the end. Meats are soft and tender. I really liked their cucumber and tomato salad as well.

I recommend ordering online. They have a rewards program for online orders and your first order you can use the promo code "LOCAL" for 20% off. If you order in store, there is no way to track rewards yet. You earn 10 points per $1 spent and the points are redeemed for food items.

Published a year ago

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!

Published 2 years ago

This place is the real deal. Authentic food prepared with quality ingredients. Get the Pops Plate if you can't decide...its like a kabob combo. The gyros are yum. Get rice, it's fluffy and buttery. 5/5. The pita 5/5 is the fluffy airy kind. The place is new and hasn't installed its decor, but it's got modern upscale takeout vibe but a clutch of nice small tables. And a wall length bench. Owner/chef is Danny...very personable and friendly. So happy to have awesome Mediterranean food in the SGV. Danny gave us a sample of the falafel .... omg, so good, not greasy so crunchy on outside and moist inside...can't wait to order as a dinner or in a bowl...oh and the hummus is so beautifully balanced between creaminess and oil...oh and you get a packet of sumac to sprinkle on veggies or rice. A lovely earthy herb, under appreciated. Thanks Danny for introducing us to this new flavor. We will be back to use our 10 percent discount you gave us.

Published a year ago

Great inexpensive Mediterranean food. Their chicken bowl with salad base was good. Their pita bread is thicker and fluffier than most other places, more chewy and bready. Different but delicious!

Published 2 years ago

Wife and I decided to check out this new spot and were pleasantly surprised by how good it was! We got the Gyro Plate (Half Rice/Salad) & Chicken Schwarma Pita Sandwich. The meats were seasoned well without being too salty and had a nice crisp texture without being burnt. Pita bread was fluffy. Hummus was how we like it. They were generous to give us each a free sample of their falafel, they were bite sized but still very soft inside!
The garlic sauce was delicious but strong, don’t try to kiss someone after lol.
Will go back when we’re craving something different than asian food!

Published 2 years ago

This place is going to become a locals' favorite... As soon as we walked in, we were happily greeted by one of the brothers that run the place who helped us to order. We got sample falafel as we waited for our food which was nice. They were kind enough to insist to remake my order (out of no fault of their own) after they found out about a food restriction of mine. When I got the remade food, it was delicious! The beef was well seasoned and the fresh vegetables were roasted perfectly. Not to mention the soft pita bread and flavorful garlic butter, chili sauce, and tahini rounded off a perfect meal :P

Published 2 years ago

When...
Sunday, lunch

What...
Pop's Plate (chicken & beef kebabs)
Falafel plate

Where...
Pop's Fresh Mediterranean
525 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
(across Lunasia)

The Good...
The chicken kebab... Sooo tender and juicy. It was surprisingly the best meat!
The gryo... Also very tender with some crisp edges from the flat top
The packets of sumac... This is a delicious garnish herb that goes with EVERYTHING in the plate. Citrousy fruity seasoning.
Grilled tomatoe... There's not a lot of places that serve this, very good addition to the plate.
The cucumber tomato salad... Not to vinegary like other places, just right for the meal.
The pita bread... Yes, you've heard about it. It is TRUE... Literally, pillowy soft! They claim to order from a small bakery...

The Bad...
Not much bad so far.

The Meh...
The only thing is the hummus was not very garlicky.

The Conclusion...
This is a new business and their initial food offerings are GREAT. Everything tasted good and fresh. Please keep it up and we'll have one more good Mediterranean option in the SGV, at least one closer to my home. Yay!

Published 2 years ago

Absolutely amazing! Upon entry we were greeted with a pleasant hello and big smile from a sweet lady with glasses. We expressed to her how it was our first time there and she was excited to explain the menu to us. She explain the plates in detail, and I picked the chicken pita sandwich and my husband chose the double meat plate which I believe is called "pops special." Our food was made to order, it was so so fresh and portions were filling. Homemade garlic paste was to die for as it has a spicy twang to it. For drinks we chose pops homemade peach ice tea and OMG. We actually bought more to take home, it's SOO GOOD! Me, being 9 months pregnant, was so satisfied with this meal it required a nap when I got home. Thank you for the excellent service and outstanding meal!!! We will be back ❤️ p.s. i added a pic of the Iced tea. You will NOT be disappointed!

Published 2 years ago

Published a year ago

Beef plate 5/5. Cooked perfectly. Quality meat. Flavor was great. Absolutely recommend.

Published a year ago

The food is delicious! Very happy to see good Mediterranean food in this area.

Published a year ago

Excellent Food! The Owner Garo was very welcoming, clean place too! Definitely recommend it

Published a year ago

Got take out of Pop’s plate. It is perfect for 2. The pita was super fluffy and paired perfectly with the toum and seasoning salt. Meat was super tender, and flavorful. I got half rice and half salad, which for me was the perfect ratio. The rice was phenomenal; tasting very milky, i’ve been to a few Mediterranean places looking for this rice i heard about online to always be dissapointed. If that didnt convince you, i came back 3 times this week to eat it again.

Tldr; get the rice, 10/10

Published a year ago

Recently discovered this place...

Let's just say I've had it twice this week and it's only Tuesday 🤣.

We got the chicken plate and beef plate. Comes with either rice pilaf, lemon vinaigrette salad or you can do a combo of both. The rice is soft. Their hummus is delicious with their fluffy pita bread. Their garlic toum is very flavorful and has a nice spice kick at the end. Meats are soft and tender. I really liked their cucumber and tomato salad as well.

I recommend ordering online. They have a rewards program for online orders and your first order you can use the promo code "LOCAL" for 20% off. If you order in store, there is no way to track rewards yet. You earn 10 points per $1 spent and the points are redeemed for food items.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

We own a sober lounge and restaurant down the street (Free Spirited) and I was super hungry because we were doing inspections and such and couldn't cook. I'm usually can't go out to many places because of my gluten allergy but I was hopeful when I saw such great reviews. We drove a little over a mile down Main and didn't see it at first (the signage is there but somehow we just missed it). Parking in the afternoon was super easy which was awesome because I'm pregnant and sick feeling when hungry so the fact that I could literally hop out of the car and walk right in was incredibly nice.
Owning our own restaurant is tricky. We often go out and eat an are disappointed in the food. Not here! I got the gyro plate and my goodness, not only are the portions big (I got 2 meals out of it which is amazing), the food was so good. The rice is to die for! Every bite was delectable! The lemon dressing was so good even my dog loved the salad (I share dinner at home with my pups).
The takeaway here: I have a new regular spot for when I am hungry and need good filling food :D! So excited that it's so close and not on the busy part of Main St ^_^!
Plus when I ordered and let them know about the gluten allergy they made sure to check all ingredients to make sure I was safe. That rarely happens anywhere. Thank you ♡.

Published a year ago

Friendly staff/owners. Food was fresh and delicious!!! Highly recommend.

Published a year ago

First time here and the food was good, will definitely go there again

Published a year ago

This place is the real deal. Authentic food prepared with quality ingredients. Get the Pops Plate if you can't decide...its like a kabob combo. The gyros are yum. Get rice, it's fluffy and buttery. 5/5. The pita 5/5 is the fluffy airy kind. The place is new and hasn't installed its decor, but it's got modern upscale takeout vibe but a clutch of nice small tables. And a wall length bench. Owner/chef is Danny...very personable and friendly. So happy to have awesome Mediterranean food in the SGV. Danny gave us a sample of the falafel .... omg, so good, not greasy so crunchy on outside and moist inside...can't wait to order as a dinner or in a bowl...oh and the hummus is so beautifully balanced between creaminess and oil...oh and you get a packet of sumac to sprinkle on veggies or rice. A lovely earthy herb, under appreciated. Thanks Danny for introducing us to this new flavor. We will be back to use our 10 percent discount you gave us.

Published a year ago

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!

Published 2 years ago

Absolutely amazing! Upon entry we were greeted with a pleasant hello and big smile from a sweet lady with glasses. We expressed to her how it was our first time there and she was excited to explain the menu to us. She explain the plates in detail, and I picked the chicken pita sandwich and my husband chose the double meat plate which I believe is called "pops special." Our food was made to order, it was so so fresh and portions were filling. Homemade garlic paste was to die for as it has a spicy twang to it. For drinks we chose pops homemade peach ice tea and OMG. We actually bought more to take home, it's SOO GOOD! Me, being 9 months pregnant, was so satisfied with this meal it required a nap when I got home. Thank you for the excellent service and outstanding meal!!! We will be back ❤️ p.s. i added a pic of the Iced tea. You will NOT be disappointed!

Published 2 years ago

Family friendly service at a fast food pace. Dine in or take out with good choices and delicious meals.

Published 2 years ago

I ordered the Falafel Bowl and it was quite delicious! The salads tasted fresh and crispy, the falafels were better than average as far as taste and texture, rice pilaf was standard, and the hummus was good, although very similar to most other hummus dishes that I've had. The portions were generous too!

The pita was thick, fluffy, chewy, and seemingly freshly grilled, so that's definitely one of the standout items. They included a bag of different condiments/spices (red chili, tahini, dressing ofc, yellow peppers, and a packet of sumac). It was definitely a nice touch, but I'm not sure if it's a grand opening promo for customers to try these samples or it'll be a staple bag of flavors for all future orders. It included the garlic toum (yum!), but since I paid for one, I'm not sure if it comes standard with all orders.

It would be great if they added more veggie options, such as lentil soup or variety of grilled vegetables other than just tomatoes and bell peppers, but it's nbd. Also, I'm going to request no utensils, napkins, or bag next time for my to-go, but that's just me.

I'm looking forward to adding this eatery to my rotation of local spots. Happy that they're not far away...and actually delicious! 🙌🏻

Published 2 years ago

For a small place, it's one of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've been to in the LA area. The meat is flavorful and tender, and the pita bread is soft and fluffy.

Published 2 years ago

We had a chicken kabob bowl with salad and a chicken schwarma plate. The chicken was moist and flavorful. Rice was buttery. It came with the fluffiest pita I’ve ever eaten! I generally skip pitas, but would have eaten both if I didn’t have to share. Good sized portions, especially for the price. Restaurant was clean. Service was good. What’s not to like?

Published 2 years ago

Fresh and delicious 😋 We love eating here. The chicken kabob plate is delightful! The falafel plate is delicious!

Published 2 years ago

What can we say. Just wow. We haven't had Mediterranean food this bomb in so long. Certainly so hard to find in socal. This is on par to the Mediterranean hole in the walls in Germany and the gyros and souvlaki in Athens. I think we tore into the food like we haven't eaten in days, inhaled everything and time, stress and whatever baggage you have just slips away.

The beef kebab from the pop's platter was straight fire - top notch, so tender and juicy. The rice was perfectly fluffy and heavenly. The hummus was so addicting and so perfect (you know some Mediterranean places make this weird bitter hummus? Not Pops thank you, they make amazing hummus). Everything came together in harmony.
No notes. Just pure enjoyment from food. Really that good. You have to try it to believe it.

Published 2 years ago

Small and clean restaurant. Good food. Average prices.

Published 2 years ago

Wife and I decided to check out this new spot and were pleasantly surprised by how good it was! We got the Gyro Plate (Half Rice/Salad) & Chicken Schwarma Pita Sandwich. The meats were seasoned well without being too salty and had a nice crisp texture without being burnt. Pita bread was fluffy. Hummus was how we like it. They were generous to give us each a free sample of their falafel, they were bite sized but still very soft inside!
The garlic sauce was delicious but strong, don’t try to kiss someone after lol.
Will go back when we’re craving something different than asian food!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Great inexpensive Mediterranean food. Their chicken bowl with salad base was good. Their pita bread is thicker and fluffier than most other places, more chewy and bready. Different but delicious!

Published 2 years ago

Amazing new Mediterranean spot close to home!!! We will definitely be regulars. The meat was delicious, pita was soo fluffy and service was awesome. Great options for lunch and dinner 🤗

Published 2 years ago

Incredible new Mediterranean spot!!! This will definitely become a regular spot we go to. Open for lunch and dinner so you can hit it any time. The entire plate was great and offers an awesome mix of food. I LOVED the steak kebab!!! It felt like I was eating a steak at a fine dining restaurant. Also we brought our dog and they were dog friendly!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Fresh and well made. (Chicken kebab plate, chicken breast). They even give you sumac topping.

Published 2 years ago

Just the most amazing place!! The food is outstanding! The staff is such a delight… We love Mediterranean food and this was just top notch. I would say the best Mediterranean food I have eaten in all of Los Angeles area.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Best chicken shawarma ever! Portions are extremely filling. Highly recommended!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Nice addition to city of alhambra. Staff super friendly. Food was very good! Everything on plate was tasty. Definitely a go to place. I will become a regular customer. Thanks for giving variety to the city!

Published 2 years ago

Fantastic Lebanese food in downtown Alhambra. Everything is prepared well and the pita is so fluffy you could take a nap on it.

Published 2 years ago

Happy this restaurant came to Alhambra. Excited to try all their food.

Pita is excellent.
Hummus is a smooth and delicious.
Chicken was juicy & flavorful.

Published 2 years ago

When...
Sunday, lunch

What...
Pop's Plate (chicken & beef kebabs)
Falafel plate

Where...
Pop's Fresh Mediterranean
525 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
(across Lunasia)

The Good...
The chicken kebab... Sooo tender and juicy. It was surprisingly the best meat!
The gryo... Also very tender with some crisp edges from the flat top
The packets of sumac... This is a delicious garnish herb that goes with EVERYTHING in the plate. Citrousy fruity seasoning.
Grilled tomatoe... There's not a lot of places that serve this, very good addition to the plate.
The cucumber tomato salad... Not to vinegary like other places, just right for the meal.
The pita bread... Yes, you've heard about it. It is TRUE... Literally, pillowy soft! They claim to order from a small bakery...

The Bad...
Not much bad so far.

The Meh...
The only thing is the hummus was not very garlicky.

The Conclusion...
This is a new business and their initial food offerings are GREAT. Everything tasted good and fresh. Please keep it up and we'll have one more good Mediterranean option in the SGV, at least one closer to my home. Yay!

Published 2 years ago

First time trying this restaurant. It was such a great experience. Food was great and well seasoned.

Published 2 years ago

This place is going to become a locals' favorite... As soon as we walked in, we were happily greeted by one of the brothers that run the place who helped us to order. We got sample falafel as we waited for our food which was nice. They were kind enough to insist to remake my order (out of no fault of their own) after they found out about a food restriction of mine. When I got the remade food, it was delicious! The beef was well seasoned and the fresh vegetables were roasted perfectly. Not to mention the soft pita bread and flavorful garlic butter, chili sauce, and tahini rounded off a perfect meal :P

Published 2 years ago

Fantastic Falafel!

Published 2 years ago