Taza Mediterranean

Nobody sent me here. My wife and I were craving Mediterranean, I searched around, found Taza in Middleton and said screw it. Then I walked out wondering why nobody had ever told me about this place.

The room is unassuming. Tables up front, more seating in back, nothing you are pulling your phone out for. This is a place that cares far more about what comes out of the kitchen, and I kind of love that.

Lunch is the move. The gyro and chicken shawarma combinations were around $13.75 each and came loaded: gyro, hummus, tabbouleh and pita. We added falafel, which turned out to be the smartest decision of the day. Light crunch outside, soft and flavorful inside, not remotely dry. Best falafel I have had in the Madison area.

The tabbouleh might be the best I have ever had, bright and herby and lemony. Hummus was smooth and creamy. The gyro itself was flavorful with a thin pita you stuff yourself. My wife called it the best Mediterranean food she has had.

If you are on the west side or anywhere near Middleton, put Taza on the list. And whatever else you order, get the falafel.