El Sultan

This was one of our favorite meals. Our dishes were incredibly fresh. I recommend the “make your own” bowl or the chicken shawarma with hummus. Great prices and service with a smile. We plan on returning.

Héctor and the lovely team here do an incredible job — a true taste of the Middle East, and it’s *perfection*. The hummus, falafel wraps, and fresh salads are all amazing. It’s the perfect spot for a snack and a cocktail after a swim at Carrizalillo Beach. One of the first places I ate at when I arrived in Puerto over two years ago, and I’ve been coming back at least once a week ever since. Big thanks to the wonderful team!

With no doubt the best Mediterranean food in Puerto escondido, maybe even the best Middle Eastern food spot I’ve found in Mexico (!). What makes it even more amazing are the prices and portion sizes; you simply can’t go wrong with this place. Make sure to get the falafel with hummus order and the falafel wrap. Everything 10/10. Will definitely be back her a few times.

Generally not a bad place. The chicken salad was good, the humus didn’t taste like humus but it was also not bad. The wait time was veeeery long (almost 1 hour)

Absolutely loved this place. The two-for-one falafel on Wednesday was magical! Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The shawarma hit all the right notes, and the coconut dessert was an unexpected dream. Authentic, vibrant, and totally worth it.

I liked that the menu was clearly labeled. I also liked that the staff was knowledgeable. The food, however, wasn't good. I ordered the falafel salad. It was warm and tasteless, and the falafel was very dry. My friend ordered the falafel empanada and the fries. The empanada that they gave him wasn't an empanada. It was a quesadilla with falafel in it. The fries were okay. Didn't have a good experience here. I would rather go to other places in Puerto. Pros: Good amount of vegan options, Knowledgeable staff Cons: Food not good, Very slow service

The food here is tasty and the portions were large, for me at least. Surprisingly enough, this place has lightning fast 150+ mpbs WiFi, which is a plus in Puerto. My only qualm is that the prices have gone up quite a bit. Understandable with inflation costs, so if you haven't been I would definitely recommend checking it out!

Overall this place was really good. Had two different juices which were outstanding. The falafel and hummus was also great. I also had a chicken shawarma wrap it was good but I didn’t LOVE it. Overall everything was very fresh, while filling I did not feel heavy after my meal.

Had breakfast today. Food is mediocre. The eggs are not of good quality. I found a lot of other places offers better ingredients. Waiter asked if I wanted to add tips on the bill when paying with credit card. Only plus is there are enough fans in the area to keep it cool.

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Puerto Escondito ... the prices are sooo reasonable and the food is super fresh, healthy and 100% delicious... also super helpful that they have vegan and vegetarian options which isn't super common in this area ... I ordered the falafel wrap with a cold tomato based gazpacho and both of those foods go perfectly together ... the wrap itself is already perfectly balanced with the smooth velvety hummus which paired perfectly with what might have been the best falafel ever and when you have it with the cool refreshing gazpacho it is just perfect on a hot sunny day ... perfectly filling without being too much My partner proceeded to order the shawarma empanada which I snuck a quarter of and that was also perfect with the cool refreshing tomato gazpacho ... if there is one food you should get here though it should be the gazpacho though - esp if you never had it as it is a very unique soup in that it is cool and refreshing while highlighting the best elements of the tomato We also like that they let you have 5 pesos water refills if you bring your own container which is super economical!!!

I ordered the gazpacho and a falafel sandwich. I enjoyed the gazpacho, which was very pulverized but had a great flavour. The falafel sandwich was another matter...the pita was more like a cracker than a pita, and the falafels were undercooked and pasty. I found it inedible, and I didn't.

This is a great little restaurant near the entrance to Carrizalillo beach. The food is great. They have a basic offering of middle eastern comfort food: shwarma, falafel, hummus, etc, along with cold beers. They have a kids play area, but it doesn't interfere with your meal if you're a non breeder. For four people, we spent ~200 pesos on four meals, several bottles of water and 3 beers. Definitely a great deal for the budget conscious traveler or a hungry surfer.

We met Hector, the owner at the Mini Super 69 on Sunday and learned he owned El Sultan, next door to the Mini Super 69. We stopped in today for lunch and ordered the gazpacho....very refreshing and smooth. We also ordered the pita pizza with shawarma and hummus with falafel. I ordered the local craft beer Indio. Everything was delicious. The gazpacho hits the spot in this heat. The pita pizza is similar to a quesadilla and you can choose a filling, if you like. The hummus was smooth and not overpowering. The falafel is best eaten when it is immediately served.

Nice food. I ate Homus with falafel great place and good service. It's good to find this kind of places.

At first, it seemed strange to find a Middle-Eastern restaurant in a Mexican beach town although after a few minutes consideration, other than the language, the weather and topography are similar to Haifa or Alexandria. The surprise was that the hummus, falafel, and tabbouleh were as good as the best I've had in either of those cities and the Arab flat bread was better. Unlike most Israeli falafel restaurants, El Sultan's bread was fresh from the oven. Apparently, the locals agree. There are two El Sultan's in town. One is in the Rinconada district, near Carrizalillo beach. It is the ideal place to meet friends for a chat and snack. The other is on Zicatela beach looking directly out at the glistening water beyond the sand and coconut palms. Hopefully, I'll not read this review when I'm back in the Pennsylvania winter. It would bring tears to my eyes.