Jerusalem - Taste of the Holy Land was a restaurant in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, aiming to offer an authentic culinary experience spanning cultural, religious, and culinary boundaries of the Holy Land. It was known for its flavorful Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.
Customers consistently praised the restaurant for its very tasty and flavorful authentic Mediterranean food, generous portions, and excellent value. The staff was frequently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, offering suggestions and explaining dishes. The atmosphere was welcoming, and service was noted as quick. Popular items included the lamb shawarma, kibbeh, dolmas, and pistachio baklava.
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The restaurant also offered a selection of 'goodies to buy on your way out.' While its ordering website remains active, a local food blog indicated the restaurant is closed.
Information on specific peak times or ideal days to visit is not available.
Google
5
Very tasty! Nice people and atmosphere. Food came quickly. adjusted menu as needed. Good selections of goodies to buy on your way out. Fries perfectly cooked. Lamb soft and tender. Flavorful sandwich. Delicious pistachio baklava. Turkish coffee tiny but that's the way I remember it. Coffee with the grounds! Different flavor. Will return to try different things.
Our first time visiting and our first time having Mediterranean food. Super flavorful!! The staff was friendly and gave us suggestions on food choices as well as showing us the preferred way to eat the food. We'll definitely be back!
Stopped here yesterday for lunch with a friend. I’ve been wanting to try this restaurant for some time. Upon entering it was evident this would be a delightful eating experience. Immediately smelled the aroma of various foods and spices. The decor was fantastic! I had already viewed the menu on line and had a good idea what to order. I ordered the service for 2 which includes: Lamb Shawarma, rice, pita, and a Greek salad. The Greek salad came first. An excellent mix of cucumber, tomato, lettuce, black olives and feta cheese. Very satisfying. When the Lamb, rice, and pita arrived we were quite surprised of the generous portion. The lamb was extremely tender and juicy, the rice fluffy, and perfectly cooked. I had decided to add extra meat for an additional $5. Not really necessary, though decided I wanted to take some home for later. The entire experience was most gratifying. The service was excellent. The price was exceptionally low, given the quality of the meal. $21.99 ( excluding the $5 for extra meat), we then had the pistachio baklava for desert. Magnificent! I also decided to take an order of the baklava home for the next morning. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially for those that enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. 😎👌
A Google User
Google review • 5 months ago
Google
5
Jerusalem - Taste Of The Holy Land is officially my go-to spot whenever I’m craving authentic Mediterranean food.
Everything we ordered was incredible, but a few things really stood out.
The kibbeh is amazing, the lamb shawarma is superb, and the dolmas are divine.
If you are looking for high-quality ingredients and traditional flavors, this is the place to be. I can't recommend it enough!
The staff is very attentive and kind ! I Went and ordered the Shwarma Combo and the pistachio baklava. The food was delicious. Came out hot and quickly. The atmosphere is very welcoming. The baklava was delicious, crispy crust and a melt in your mouth flavor. Each sauce adds to the dish very appropriately. I will be going back again to try more !
