Almazar - Miami

Almazar is a great dining choice on campus if you prefer healthier, less processed options. I highly recommend the chicken kabob platter with salad and hummus. If you're tired of the typical offerings found on most campus eateries, give Almazar a try.

This place is the place to go for a quick high protein meal. I always get the chicken sandwich which comes out to be $7 and it is the perfect portion that will leave you feeling satisfied but not sluggish. They are very quick with making ur order so there's barely any lines unlike the other places in the study union.

I ordered a falafel sandwich at this restaurant. The man, who I think was named Amman, made the sandwich with a bad attitude. He roughly slapped the pita bread on the counter and crammed three falafel balls inside. He didn't bother to ask me what I wanted in my sandwich, just started throwing everything in. Luckily, I wanted all the ingredients. When I tried to pay, I requested a glass of water, but the lady at the register told me they had water but no cups and suggested I go to Chili's. The falafel was not freshly made and had been sitting in a warming tray, making it lukewarm and dry. I would not come back here due to the poor service and quality of the food.

I am giving this rating based on the fact that this is campus food, and in comparison to most options on campus, this is one of the better places to go. I frequent FIU for work, and it's always a struggle when it comes to lunchtime because I am a vegetarian, and I don't eat fast food. With that stated, I stick to my 3 items here and am always satisfied. I happen to like their lentil soup, and I always ask for the pita chips with it. That's a little secret that I didn't know about until I saw someone else ask for them, as they don't display the chips on the menu. Their hummus isn't bad, although the pita bread could use some improvement. I've also had the falafel sandwich (pita wrap) many times which is pretty good as well. The guys who run the place are always friendly and quick. Again, when you are eating on campus you have to lower your standards a bit, but if you aren't a fan of Burger King, pollo tropical, Subway, and the other usual fast food chains, this might be a better option for you.

The food at GC building on FIU's campus is pretty good for dining options on campus. I suggest trying the falafel wrap and asking for half hummus and half babaganoush in it. The grape leaves are also tasty. If you like some spice, you can request for them to add spicy sauce in the wrap.