Pop’s Fresh Mediterranean — Restaurant in Alhambra

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...

I recently dined at Pop's Fresh Mediterranean, and I have to say, I’ve found my new favorite spot! The Chicken Bowl is absolutely delicious—it's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that left me craving more.

The bowl comes with perfectly grilled chicken kebabs that are tender and flavorful, served over a generous portion of fluffy rice. The rice is seasoned just right, complementing the kebabs beautifully. Alongside the chicken and rice is a refreshing salad, brimming with fresh vegetables that add a delightful crunch and brightness to the dish. The combination of the warm chicken, comforting rice, and crisp salad was simply fantastic!

To top it all off, I tried their mango drink, which was the perfect accompaniment. It was refreshing and sweet, providing a nice contrast to the savory flavors of the bowl.

What truly stood out during my visit was the excellent customer service. The staff at Pop's Fresh Mediterranean were incredibly friendly and attentive, making me feel welcome from the moment I walked in. Their enthusiasm for the food and dedication to customer satisfaction really enhanced my dining experience.

If you’re looking for a delicious and satisfying meal with top-notch service, I highly recommend checking out Pop's Fresh Mediterranean. I can't wait to return and enjoy the...

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....