Arabian food & tacos

Where the Levant meets the Valley

Shawarma turning on the spit, falafel fried to order, and Arabian pastry — served in a tortilla or on a plate.

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Maktub

Maktub means «it is written». The kitchen cooks the Levant — chickpea, sesame, lemon, olive oil, spices toasted the same morning — and serves it the way the Valley eats: in a tortilla, by hand, without ceremony.

Everything is made to order. The shawarma comes off the spit when you ask for it and the falafel goes into the oil at that moment, which is why it arrives crisp and not warm.

Specials

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Catering

Weddings, quinceañeras, offices and private events across the Valley. Quoted by headcount and service style.

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Where to find us

Two places in the Valley. One open, one on the way.

  • McAllen · Mercado District
  • Edinburg · Las Almas Food Hall · Coming soon
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Hungry?

Look at the menu, then order from the location closest to you.