“ Chef Alon’s food hit the spot after we went looking for some middle eastern food. The food tastes healthy as if you were eating at a family’s home. The menu is simple. Owner/chef Alon is super nice to talk to and is proud of the high quality ingredients he uses :) tahini, hummus are made in house by the chef and are delicious. The lentil soup was delicious (recommended by the chef), pita was fresh, the spicy cilantro/ parsley chutney was yum, salad was chopped perfectly, my partner’s beef kabab was seasoned to perfection. Chicken Shawarma sandwich was tasty with caramelized onion and tahini. Overall, the food was tasty and definitely worth a try if you are looking to eat some middle eastern/ Israeli Yemeni cuisine. Plenty of place to sit. This place only accepts cash like most of the establishments in PV. ATMs are close by if you need cash (USD or Pesos). Located in the back streets of Zona Romantica. ”

“ We needed a change from tacos and rediscovered this little beauty! We remembered it fondly from our last visit but couldn't find it as they've moved to a brighter, bigger new location: Manuel M. Dieguez 362, Col. Emiliano Zapata. Lucky for us the food is as delicious as ever... homemade pita and humus, the freshest falafel and shwarma with just the right amount of spice. Went again for takeout. We met the owner, Alon, who's the nicest. Will be returning ASAP to this authentic Israeli eatery. Yum! ”

“ Food is tasty and authentic! I’ve been looking for a great middle eastern restaurant here in PV and I’m glad I found it! ”

“ We were searching for something different to eat and this was such a great surprise. The people are very nice and the food was super fresh and delicious! What an amazing find. We had the chicken Sharma and the beef k Bob. Both had so much flavor. My lighting was real bad but they were amazing! ”

“ I stumbled upon a delightful gem in Zona Romantica – a hidden Mediterranean spot at Venustiano Carranza 368. They offer an authentic shawarma, flavorful falafel in a pita, delectable baba ganoosh, and creamy hummus. Amidst the array of tacos and ceviches, make sure to savor the delights of this culinary haven. ”

“ If you're like me and have lived in New York for many years, you may associate shawarmas with late-night drunk food. This was one of the reasons why I hesitated to visit this place at first, despite it being highly recommended as one of the best restaurants in PV for vegans. Being a vegan myself, I ordered the falafel sandwich and watched Sammy, the owner, cook everything from scratch in his one-person kitchen. To be honest, my expectations were low because all the falafel I've had in the U.S. have been bland and dry, but was I blown away by this one. Sammy’s falafel sandwich is a warm, hearty, comforting meal packed with flavor. The falafel is moist and well-seasoned, the garlic sauce and hummus do well to bring out the flavors of the falafel, and the warm pita wraps everything together like a hug. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Sammy as a person. We talked all about his passion for getting people healthy. Having not had the most healthy lifestyle when he was younger, Sammy is very conscious about food and nutrition. He does marathon trainings on the side and uses the menu as a way to play around with food to see what types of food can help sustain one's energy without any spikes or crashes. This is food that not only tastes delicious and keeps you feeling full but also gives you enough energy for the whole day. My favorite thing about Sammy's food is that it does not create gut inflammation, which means I can eat here every day without any digestive problems, and believe it or not, that is hard to find here. One of the things I love about this place is that you can see all the spices he uses on the wall behind the counter, which makes the food feel so much homier. This is the what a home-cooked meal tastes like. As a health-conscious person myself, I prefer to eat foods like this more than foods that get marketed as "healthy" such as smoothie bowls and salads because these traditional recipes carry the wisdoms of people who understood how to heal the body with food and only food. Pictured: - Vegan soup (not on the menu but you can order) - Kitchen with wall of spices - Falafel plate - Oatmeal pancakes that Sammy made for me one day because he was making breakfast for himself and generously asked if I wanted any (unfortunately, I don't think this is available to be ordered, but you can always ask) ”

“ Had an impromptu lunch with my mom while in town today and enjoyed my experience at Jerusalem express. It’s a rustic homecooked meal reminiscent of a loving parents cooking I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It was the perfect blend of flavours fresh and light while still having good substance, ideal for Vallarta summer heat. While talking to the owner I was made aware that since they moved spaces their foot traffic has greatly decreased. I think we can do better for one of vallartas ethnic gems. You can now find Jerusalem express two blocks up from where it used to be right next to the medassist hospital. Pop by and enjoy their house made pita and lusciously smooth hummus. ”

“ A taste of the Middle East right here in PV. Highly recommend. The best middle eastern food in all of PV. ”