Oasis Mediterranean - Gallup

If I could give it more stars I would. I'm in town on business and found this place to be close to my hotel. I got it to go; the young lady who helped me was sooo kind. She suggested the chicken kabob, then Upsold me on dessert- the pistachio baklava. I saw her bringing out a hot tea to someone while I was waiting and she said it was really good then made me a little sample! Exemplary customer service. The food smelled so good in the car on the drive home. I took it back to my hotel room and dug in and when I say that chicken melted into my mouth! It was an explosion of flavors. I seriously was in heaven. This is the best Mediterranean meal I've had from gallup to Santa Fe. I was so satisfied with my meal that I forgot about the dessert!! It wasn't until a couple hours later when I was hoping for a sweet lil night cap that I was surprised and delighted to remember that baklava. Another explosion of flavor, good to every last crumb. This meal was the best I've had in a long time and I'm so pleased I tried it. I wasn't excited to come to Gallup on business, but this makes me excited to come back!!

While staying the night in Gallup, we found this alternative to the many choices for local cuisine (e.g. New Mexican). Staff was helpful and the food was very good.

Surprising discovery in Gallup junction. After a long morning on the road and the hope to travel additional miles in the afternoon, this place appeared as a magical apparition on our way: never expected to find so tasteful mediterranean food in the middle of the desert. Let's start from the rice, you just nailed it: perfumed and tasty and it is great on its own already! Babaganoush (not sure about the spelling there) is one of a kind and the lamb Kabob is a reconciliation of all senses. Even though this place looks like a regular diner, there is a lot of research and knowledge behind the scene and you are lucky if you get to it. Also have a pistachio bakhlava. Just have it.

Everything about this place is great. We had hummus, a combo platter and a lamb platter. Everything was excellent. The hummus was smooth and flavorful. The pita bread was soft. The lamb was some of the most tender I've ever had. The chicken and beef were just as tasty. The garlic sauce is heavenly. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and the place was spotless. I hope we have the chance to come back!

Lamb kebabs best I have ever eaten perfectly seasoned. Chicken shawarma excellent, falafel And hummus so fresh and the pita bread like biting into a pillow!Tried the Turkish coffee, so flavorful. We did take bakery to go and can't wait to try. Very friendly and clean.Food: 5/5