The best hummus of your life is probably sitting in a strip mall somewhere in Texas, and you have no idea. The state has somehow become a magnet for Mediterranean cooking so good it makes you question every lunch decision you’ve ever made.
From Iraqi kebabs in Houston to Yemeni lamb in Dallas, Texas has quietly built a Mediterranean food scene that most coastal cities would be embarrassed to compete with. These aren’t fusion experiments or watered-down Americanized plates.
These are family recipes, brought over in suitcases, kept alive through decades, and served in rooms that feel nothing like what you’d expect. If you’ve been sleeping on Mediterranean food in this state, consider this your wake-up call.
1. Sachet
Some restaurants look great on paper and disappoint the moment you sit down. Sachet is not one of them…