Cafe Layal Midtown Menu
Cafe Layal Midtown is a Mediterranean-Middle Eastern restaurant located in Houston, TX, offering a range of delicious dishes and a variety of amenities. With options for delivery, takeout, and reservations, as well as vegan and vegetarian choices, this restaurant caters to a diverse range of preferences. The menu includes traditional appetizers like hummus, baba ganoush, and grape leaves, as well as hearty soups and fresh salads. One of the highlights is the Layal Special Salad, a refreshing mix of ingredients with the choice of chicken or gyro meat. The restaurant also offers a happy hour special and is dog-friendly, making it a great spot for social gatherings or a relaxed evening out. With its casual atmosphere and diverse menu, Cafe Layal Midtown provides a taste of authentic Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of the city.
Appetizers
Hummus
Chickpea and sesame sauce dip.
Baba Ganoug
Eggplant and sesame sauce dip.
Chips and Dip
Hummus with toasted pita bread.
Grape Leaves
4 pieces, stuffed with rice and veggies.
Fried Kibbi
2 pieces. Deep fried crackwheat and lean meat stuffed with ground beef, onion and spices.
Sambusek
4 pieces. Meat or cheese pies.
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Falafel
4 pieces. Deep fried chickpeas mixed with parsley and onion.
Labneh
Dried plain yogurt.
Makanek
Mediterranean beef link.
Sojok
Mediterranean beef sausage.
Sojok Arayes
Baked pocket bread filled with sojok, cheese, mushrooms and olives.
Cheese Arayes
Baked pocket bread filled with cheese and olives.
Kafta Arayes
Layal Sampler
Hummus, tabouli, grape leaves, kibbie and falafel served with pita bread.
Chicken Tenders
Served with french fries and BBQ sauce.
Buffalo Wings
6 pieces.
French Fries Basket
Spicy Potatoes
Hummus Supreme
Hummus topped with fresh seasoned beef shawarma. Served with pickles and tomatoes.
Lentil Soup
Lentil with onion, lemon and olive oil.
Veggie Soup
Comes with a generous portions.
Soups
Salads
Tabouli Salad
Parsley, tomatoes, onions and bulgur wheat.
Fatoush Salad
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers and toasted pita bread.
Greek Salad
Caesar Salad
House Salad
Layal Special Salad
A mix of romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onions, parsley, mint, olive oil and lemon with choice of chicken or gyro meat.
Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Served with tahini sauce, pickles, onions and tomatoes wrapped in pita bread.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Served with garlic sauce, pickles and tomatoes wrapped in pita bread.
Gyro Sandwich
Mixture of lamb and beef with tzatziki sauce.
Souvlaki Sandwich
Marinated lamb kabob served in an open pita bread with tomatoes, bell pepper and tzatziki sauce.
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, mayonnaise, onions, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and avocado.
Kafta Wrap
Ground beef with parsley, onions, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles.
Falafel Wrap
Fried chickpeas, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and tahini sauce.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, mayonnaise and provolone cheese.
Chicken Philly Sub
Grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, mayonnaise and provolone cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Served with lettuce, tomato & pickles.
Sojok Sub
Spicy beef sausage with pickles, tomatoes and garlic sauce.
Turkey Sub
Mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and provolone cheese.
Makanek Sub
Spicy beef link with pickles, tomatoes and garlic sauce.
Sandwiches
Burgers
1/2 lb. Burger
Pure ground beef with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and mayonnaise.
1/2 lb. Cheeseburger
Pure ground beef with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and mayonnaise.
1/2 lb. Mushroom Burger
Pure ground beef with melted cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and mayonnaise.
1/2 lb. BBQ Burger
Pure ground beef with BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and mayonnaise.
Veggie Pizza
Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.
Chicken Pizza
Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers and onions.
Layal Special Pizza
Monterey Jack, cheddar and feta cheeses, sojok (Mediterranean beef sausage), bell peppers and mushrooms.
Pizza
Entrees
Souvlaki
Lamb kabob. A skewer of special marinated lamb served with rice, hummus, grilled veggies and tzatziki sauce.
Lamb Chops
Special marinated lamb shanks served with rice, hummus, grilled veggies and tzatziki sauce.
Beef Kabob
A skewer of top Angus beef sirloin marinated in Mediterranean spices. Served with rice, hummus and grilled veggies.
Chicken Kabob
A skewer of boneless chicken marinated in Mediterranean spices. Served with rice, hummus and grilled veggies.
Kafta Kabob
2 skewers of ground beef mixed with parsley, onions and spices. Served with rice, hummus and grilled veggies.
Mixed Grill
A combination of beef, chicken and kafta kabob served with rice, hummus and grilled veggies.
Salmon Kabob
A skewer of fresh seasoned salmon served with rice, hummus and grilled veggies.
Shrimp Kabob
A skewer of seasoned shrimp served with rice, hummus and grilled veggies.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Shaved seasoned chicken breast served with hummus and rice.
Beef Shawarma
Shaved seasoned beef served with hummus and rice.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Grilled seasoned chicken breast served with rice and hummus.
Gyro Plate
Sliced mixture of beef and lamb served with rice, hummus and tzatziki sauce.
Grilled Tilapia
Grilled seasoned tilapia served with rice and hummus.
Musaka Plate
Eggplant stuffed with seasoned ground beef and onions, topped with tomato sauce. Served with rice and hummus.
Veggie Plate
Choice of 3: grilled cauliflower, eggplant, spicy potato, falafel or grape leaves served with rice and hummus.
Falafel Plate
6 pieces of fried chickpeas mixed with parsley, served with rice, hummus and tahini sauce.
Yogurt Cucumber
Pickles, Olives, Tomatoes
Olives
Tomatoes
Basmati Rice
Fried Cauliflower
Layal Eggplant
Fruit Plate
Serves 1.
Sides
Desserts
Baklava
Cake
Ice Cream
2 scoops.
Fruit Salad
Mixed fruit topped with honey and whipped cream.
Fruit Split
2 scoops of ice cream topped with diced fruits and whipped cream.
Mint Lemonade Smoothie
Fresh lemonade juice blended with mint and ice.
Mango Smoothie
Fresh mango blended with non-fat vanilla ice cream, soy milk and ice.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Fresh strawberries and bananas mixed with non-fat ice cream, soy milk and ice.
Berry Smoothie
Mixed berries and banana blended with non-fat ice cream, soy milk and ice.
Smoothies
Coffee and Tea
Turkish Coffee
American Coffee
Persian Tea
Pot of Persian Tea
Serves 2.
Zuhurat
Aniese
Latte
Caramel Latte
Mocha Latte
Frappuccino
Cappuccino
Americano
Espresso
Fruit Juice
Fountain Drink
Bottle Drink
Iced Tea
Perrier
Bottle of Water
Energy Drink
Vitamin Water
Tazo Tea
Drinks
Catering - Trays
Catering Hummus Tray
Catering Baba Ganoug Tray
Catering Tabouli Tray
Catering Fatoush Salad Tray
Catering Greek Salad Tray
Catering Basmati Rice Tray
Catering Falafel Tray
Catering Shawarma Tray
Meat only. Choose beef, chicken, or combination.
Catering Mixed Kabab Tray
Kafta (ground beef) kabab and chicken kabab.
Catering Beef Shawarma Sandwich
Served with tahini sauce, pickles, onions, tomatoes, wrapped in pita bread.
Catering Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Served with garlic sauce, pickles, tomatoes, wrapped in pita bread.
Catering Gyro Sandwich
Tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, wrapped in pita bread.
Catering Souvlaki Sandwich
Marinated lamb kabob served in an open pita bread, tomatoes, bell pepper, tzatziki sauce.
Catering Kafta Wrap
Grounded beef with parsley, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
Catering Falafel Wrap
Fried chickpeas, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and tahini sauce.
Catering - Sandwiches and Wraps
Catering Miscellaneous
Catering Disposable Plates
Napkins, Plates, and Utensils
Please specify the amount you will need in the Special Instructions.
Catering Spoons and Tongs
Please specify the amount you will need in the Special Instructions.
