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Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 20 reviews

What User likes about Makarios:
The garlic and almond rice ghallaba is a must try! My husband and I didn’t really know what to expect and we both were impressed with the flavor. So freakin good! We also got the falafel plate with fries and the falafel was so good and not too dry like some places. We started with hummus and it is probably the best I’ve ever had. We both had the lentil soup and that was great too! We loved everything and will definit... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Makarios:
nothing on the menu is actually vegan. they cook their falafel in the same fat as huh. they cook everything in the same fat basket. the Flafel sandwich is cooked on the same grill as meat. I thought of the ordering of an salad and was told by the waiter that the cook cannot change his gloves that touched meat as they were busy. I called back a week later to check with another person to give them another chance and wa... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 20 reviews

I usually don't engrave this kind of food, but I'm sure I'm glad I tried!! The Ghallaba and Taboulleh were phenomenal, and you get a lot of food for the money.

I eat at Makario's about once a week. I frequented their south side location and was thrilled to move right next to the Vestavia location. The veggie ghallaba s...

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Makario's has an incredibly friendly staff and a wonderful selection of vegan food! It always takes me a while to order because I have so many choices. The humm...

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I came here on a date. The atmosphere was perfect and our waiter was friendly and willing to orient us to the vegan menu items. The food was so good. We split a...

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I ordered the garlic and almond ghallaba and it was amazing! They even put French fries in it, which I loved. They definitely cater to vegans and they seem to s...

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Happycow
3.5 ★ from 20 reviews
KaylaBeth
02.02.2024 - 10:20

Tons of vegan options, most marked clearly. Main dishes and appetizers. Reasonably priced.

frenchfries4life
02.02.2024 - 10:20

I don't normally gravitate towards this kind of food, but I am sure glad I tried it!! The ghallaba and taboulleh were phenomenal, and you get a lot of food for...

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Doggiedoc
02.02.2024 - 10:20

Delicious food and a ton of vegan options. We had a feast!

AmandaSuzanneTaylor
02.02.2024 - 10:20

Makarios is a veg-friendly restaurant in the heart of Five Points, which makes it convenient to UAB and the entertainment district. It is family-owned, and you...

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krazymanmike
02.02.2024 - 10:20

There are no vegan options on the menu as everything is cooked in the same grease, including the falafel which is cooked alongside chicken. The falafel sandwich...

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