A Halal Restaurant in Austin You Can Trust
Every meat we serve follows our halal standard — it has since the day we opened. No compromises in the kitchen, and a table in South Austin where everyone is welcome.
504 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704 · Family-owned since 2015 · Listed as fully halal on Zabihah
Halal Isn't a Menu Section Here — It's the Whole Kitchen
Searching for a halal restaurant in Austin usually means scanning menus for a small halal symbol and hoping for the best. At Mezze Cafe, there's nothing to scan for: every meat we serve follows our halal standard, from the shawarma on the spit to the kebabs on the grill. We've cooked this way since 2015, as a family-owned Mediterranean grill on West Oltorf Street in South Austin's 78704.
Zabihah is the Islamic standard for meat: the animal is slaughtered humanely by hand with a spoken blessing, following Islamic dietary law. Pair that with a kitchen that serves no alcohol — pouring Turkish coffee, Iraqi and Persian teas, fresh juices, and smoothies instead — and you have a restaurant where halal diners can order anything on the menu with total confidence.
The Standard Behind Every Plate
Halal Meats Throughout
Every meat on our menu — chicken, beef, and lamb — follows our halal standard. No exceptions, no substitutions.
No Alcohol, Ever
We do not serve alcohol. Toast the evening with Turkish coffee, Moroccan mint tea, fresh juices, or a fruit smoothie instead.
Plant-Based Abundance
Hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, dolmas, tabbouleh, and fattoush give vegetarian and vegan guests a full spread of choices.
Family-Owned Since 2015
A family-run South Austin kitchen for over 11 years — halal isn't a label here, it's how we've always cooked.
Order Anything. It's All Halal.
No separate halal menu, no asterisks — the entire kitchen is halal. These guest favorites are a place to start, and the full menu is on our menu page.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
$18.99Zabihah halal marinated chicken with rice, salad, hummus, and warm pita.
Beef Shawarma Plate
$19.99Savory halal beef shawarma with rice, salad, hummus, and warm pita.
Kafta Kabob Plate
$19.99Grilled halal spiced beef and lamb skewers — smoky and irresistible.
Shish Tawook Plate
$19.99Marinated halal chicken skewers with our famous garlic sauce.
Vegan Mezze Platter
$30.99Hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, falafel, and dolmas — a plant-based paradise.
Knafeh
$8.99Warm cheese pastry with rose syrup and pistachios — praised for its crunch in the Austin Chronicle.
Family-Owned in South Austin Since 2015
Mezze Cafe opened its doors on West Oltorf Street in 2015 with a simple idea: cook the Mediterranean food our family grew up with, prepare it the right way, and serve it like we're feeding our own. 11 years later, that hasn't changed. Austin has noticed — 626+ Google reviews at 4.3 stars, 281 Yelp reviews at 4.5 stars, and praise from the Austin Chronicle for the crunch of our knafeh.
Have a question about our halal sourcing or preparation? Call us at +1 512-580-1300 — we're happy to tell you exactly how your food is made. You'll find more answers on our FAQ page.
Halal Questions, Answered
Is Mezze Cafe fully halal?
Yes. Mezze Cafe is fully halal, and the restaurant is listed as fully halal on Zabihah.
What does Zabihah halal mean?
Zabihah is the Islamic standard for meat: the animal is slaughtered humanely by hand with a spoken blessing, following Islamic dietary law. All of our meats meet this standard.
Is everything on the menu halal?
All of our meats are certified halal, and we do not serve alcohol. Our drink menu features Turkish coffee, Iraqi and Persian teas, fresh juices, and smoothies.
Do you serve alcohol?
We do not serve alcohol. Our drink menu features Turkish coffee, Iraqi & Persian teas, fresh juices, and smoothies.
Are there vegetarian and vegan halal options?
Yes. Hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, dolmas, tabbouleh, and fattoush are all plant-based, and our Vegan Mezze Platter combines them on one plate.
Your Halal Table Is Waiting
Browse the full halal menu, reserve a table for tonight, or call us with any question about how we prepare our food.