Middle East Restaurant in Corpus Christi, TX

4.4(485)$10–20Corpus Christi, TX
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Rated 4.4 stars based on 485 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

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Corpus Christi, TX • Price $10–20 • 4.4★
Middle East Restaurant is an Indian buffet located in Corpus Christi, TX. Situated in the Southside neighborhood, this establishment has earned a 4.4-star rating from 485 reviews. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery service options. The price range for meals is between $10 and $20. Middle East Restaurant provides a dining experience with multiple service options for patrons in the Corpus Christi area. Visitors can find it at 5405 Everhart Rd.

Good to know

  • Middle East Restaurant has a listed address in Corpus Christi, TX, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 485 reviews.
  • A phone number is listed for confirming current details before visiting.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
5405 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, Southside, Corpus Christi, TX
Phone
(361) 854-9445
Today
11 AM–9 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 (485 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Solid Quick Option

Score 47/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score47/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.0 weighted · 485 reviews
4.0weighted · raw 4.4 from 485 reviews(↓ 0.36 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median485 / 657.5 median
03,287.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.4) with the city average (3.78) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3287.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11 AM–9 PM
monday
11 AM–9 PM
saturday
11 AM–9 PM
sunday
Closed
thursday
11 AM–9 PM
tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
wednesday
11 AM–9 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Apple PayQuietGood for LunchPrivate lot parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual QuietCasual dressGood for groupsGood for kids

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Serves local specialty

Popular Dishes

7 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Chicken Shawarma Plate$11.998 mentions
  • Greek Salad$4.996 mentions
  • Shawarma Trio Plate$13.994 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Plate$12.994 mentions
  • Tabbouleh$4.993 mentions
  • Gyro Plate$12.592 mentions
  • Samosas$4.992 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

55 items with prices
  • Hummus$5.29

    Served with wheat pita bread.

  • Yogurt with Cucumber$4.59

    Served with wheat pita bread.

  • Tabbouleh$4.99
  • Samosas$4.99

    3 pieces. Stuffed with potatoes and peas.

  • Fried Cauliflower$4.59
  • Baba Ghanoush$5.69

    Served with wheat pita bread.

  • Falafel Ball$3.79

    3 pieces.

  • Regular Fries$2.29
  • Seasoned Fries$2.39
  • 1 Piece Kibbeh Ball$2.95
  • Onion Rings$3.49
  • Desert$0.00
  • Arabic rice$2.59
  • Greek Salad$4.99

    Fresh greens , cucumbers , tomato, feta cheese , Greek olives and topped with our in house dressing.

  • Tabbouleh Salad$4.99
  • Fattoush Salad$5.29
  • Gyro Sandwich$7.29

    Dressed with tomato, onions, and tzatziki sauce. Wrapped in a wheat pita.

  • Shawarma Sandwich$7.29

    Dressed with tomatoes, onions, and Arabic pickles. Wrapped in a wheat pita.

  • Shawarma Quesadilla$8.99

    Filled with mozzarella cheese. Made with a wheat pita.

  • Gyro Quesadilla$8.99

    Mozzarella on thin wheat pita.

  • Kafta Wrap$7.29

    Dressed with tomatoes, onions, tahini sauce, and Arabic pickles. Wrapped in a wheat pita.

  • Baba Ghanoush Wrap$4.99

    Dressed with tomatoes, onions, and Arabic pickles. Wrapped in a wheat pita.

  • Kibbi Wrap$7.29

    Dressed with lebneh cheese, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. Wrapped in a wheat pita.

  • Falafel Sandwich$6.59

    Dressed with tomatoes, onions, pickles, tahini, and parsley. Wrapped in a wheat pita.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

485 reviews

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Middle East Restaurant has a 4.4-star rating based on 485 customer reviews.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
12
Retail & Shopping
11
Recreation & Entertainment
5
Transportation & Automotive
3
Home & Garden
2
Government & Public Services
1

35 nearby places across 7 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

36 places nearby (arts & culture, food, government, home & garden, recreation)

Theatres

Aurora Arts Theatre

Theatre

5635 Everhart Road

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Koi Japanese Steak & Sushi

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Persis Indian Grill & Bar

Restaurant

~0.2 miTu-Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00
Mao Tai

Restaurant

South Padre Island Drive

~0.4 mi
Joe's Crab Shack

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
Royal India of Corpus Christi

Restaurant

South Padre Island Drive

~0.5 miMo-Su 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00
+1 361-792-2868
BJ's

Restaurant

~0.5 mi
+1 361-985-1600Website
Blue Cove

Restaurant

5884 Everhart Road

~0.6 miMo-Sa 11:00-15:00; 17:00-22:00
+1 361-334-0202Website

Fast Foods

Taco Bell

Fast Food

5530 Everhart

~0.2 mi09:00-04:00
+1 361-991-9888Website
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

4741 South Padre Island Drive Frontage Road

~0.3 miMo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
+1 361-851-2135Website
Popeyes

Fast Food

5701 Everhart Road

~0.4 miMo-We 10:00-23:00; Th-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
+1 361-854-7255Website

Ice Creams

Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

4701 South Padre Island Drive

~0.4 mi11:00-22:00
+1 361-852-0945Website

Bakerys

Janet's Cakery

Bakery

5880 Everhart Road

~0.6 miSu 10:00-13:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-18:00
+1 361-991-6212Website

Polices

Corpus Christi Police Department - Training

Police

~0.4 mi

Doityourselfs

The Home Depot

Doityourself

5041 South Padre Island Drive

~0.5 miMo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
+1 361-993-1400Website

Garden Centres

BotaniCo

Garden Centre

~0.6 mi

Amusement Arcades

Quasars Arcade

Amusement Arcade

~0.1 mi

Fitness Centres

YWCA

Fitness Centre

~0.2 mi

Parks

Stonegate Park

Park

~0.3 mi
Malibu Park

Park

~0.7 mi
Flynn Shea Parkway

Park

~0.7 mi

Bicycles

The Pedal

Bicycle

~232 ft
Bicycle World RGV Corpus

Bicycle

5439 Everhart Road

~383 ft
+1-361-852-3343Website

Paints

Sherwin-Williams

Paint

~0.1 mi

Wholesales

Sam's Club

Wholesale

4833 South Padre Island Drive

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-20:30; Sa 09:00-20:30; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 361-857-0151Website

Shoes

Shoe Carnival

Shoes

~0.3 mi

Department Stores

Ross

Department Store

4717 South Padre Island Drive

~0.3 miMo-Th 08:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00
+1 361-854-9120

Electronics

Best Buy

Electronics

4717 South Padre Island Drive

~0.3 mi
+1 361-857-8300Website

Crafts

Michaels

Craft

4717 South Padre Island Drive

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1 361-851-9360Website

Furnitures

Ashley HomeStore

Furniture

5001 South Padre Island Drive

~0.3 miMo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
+1 361-852-4199Website

Car Repairs

Precision Performance

Car Repair

4514 Corona Drive

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 12:00-18:00; Su off
+1-361-658-7378Website

Dry Cleanings

J.R. Viola Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~0.4 mi

Social Facilitys

Salvation Army

Social Facility

~0.6 mi

Fuels

Valero

Fuel

~0.3 mi
Sam's Club

Fuel

~0.4 mi
Valero

Fuel

~0.4 mi