Must-Try Restaurant According to My Foodie American Colleague! 🍽️

A Mediterranean gem located in the Pearl District — even those who usually prefer Chinese cuisine love it here! 🍽️ What We Tried: 🥗 Salad (lunch menu) — bell peppers, cucumber, feta cheese, with a refreshing dressing. Light and perfect for balancing richer dishes. 🧆 Hummus — smooth, fragrant, without any sour aftertaste. Topped with whole chickpeas — gets better with every bite! 👍 🌶️ Muhammara — slightly spicy, with a sweet-tangy hint from pomegranate and crunchy pecan bits. A flavor-packed dip you can’t miss! 🎃 Tirshi — buttery squash, sweet and savory, paired with chili sauce and crispy fried peppers (all aroma, no heat!). Even my squash-averse friend enjoyed it. 🫓 Freshly Baked Pita Bread — warm, soft, and chewy. Delicious on its own, but even better with dips! 🐑 Lamb Belly — My foodie colleague said: If I could only recommend one dish in SA, this is it! Crispy outside, tender and juicy inside, rich but not greasy. Served with tangy pickled veggies to cut through the richness. Zero gamey taste — even non-lamb lovers finished a whole piece! 🐖 Pork Souvlaki — equally tender and flavorful, not overshadowed by the lamb at all. Friends also loved the Saffron Chicken 🍗 and Mushroom Shawarma 🍄. You really can’t go wrong here — order with confidence! ☕ Turkish Coffee — Sweet, mild, and served in a cute little cup. Fun to try! ❤️ Overall, a fantastic restaurant that’s worth a special trip! Even those not usually into Middle Eastern food raved about it. If you love Mediterranean flavors, don’t miss it — and on nice days, the outdoor seating is super chill! 🌞 📍 Ladino #RestaurantRecommendation #SanAntonio #TexasEats #MediterraneanFood #FoodieFavorite