VertsKebap

This was pretty darn close to the donars we used to eat when we lived in Ramstein, Germany. Pretty excited about this place!!! Yum yum

I think there are a number of cuisines San Antonio doesn’t «get,» and this is one of them.
I’ve traveled extensively and have had kebabs all over the world. Today, I went to try this place and got the salad with falafel.
The falafel was fried within an inch of being totally unedible. It was burnt and crispy and pretty gross. The tzatziki sauce (which I was told doesn’t have garlic in it, like, what? How is that even tzatziki sauce) was used for dressing and I got a couple add-​ons: sesame carrots, cucumbers, tomato, red cabbage.
It says a lot that the combination of all those flavors STILL didn’t make enough of an impact, taste-​wise. I had to actually put salt on my salad in order to make it edible.
It was pretty cheap but I’m not a fan of menus in fast-​food places that don’t list prices.
If you’re looking for decent Mediterranean food in San Antonio, I’d stick with Moeshe’s Golden Falafel.

Update: We went back today and had the best service and food! Complete turn around from our first visit. Tried the beef and lamb this time around, great taste, temp, and texture. My girlfriend commented that even the her falafel tasted better as well. I mentioned this previous review and come to find, the guy who saved our visit last time had helped us this time. He is the assistant general manager and it’s awesome to see someone actually care and take pride in their job.
So after a month of stalling me and my girlfriend finally made it in to try out a kebap. This was on Wednesday, the 30^th of September. Upon entering we received a very lacking welcome by a woman with blonde hair and some tattoos. We were enthusiastic and made it very clear that it was our first time and expected maybe a walk through of how the line works, but nope. Thought maybe we’d get some good suggestions or samples of the meats, nope. So my girlfriend gets a falafel kebap all the while receiving snooty attitude and being rushed. I hesitantly order an order of sweet potato fries. She then leaves the counter for a long time without saying a word. I’m up to order and get my kebap stuffed with lovely veggies and sauces and at the end this girl decides to put falafel on mine as well. I was confused and apologized. I really couldn’t remember if I had said I wanted falafel. I tried telling her she could just remove it and put chicken on it but she decided to slam that sucker into the trash and walk off. I could hear her complain about my ‘indecisive’ order and she asked another employee to finish my order. He was much nicer and more patient and was more than happy to explain a little better. We were going to leave after this girls temper tantrum but ended up staying. The food was pretty great. My chicken was a little dry, it being a half hour before they close I didn’t complain. The bottom of the barrel food is sometimes ok, we both work in food service and knew what was to be expected walking in so late. Having said that we both work in food service, we both were really appalled by this girl’s reaction. Unnecessary and immature get you nowhere. We might return but hopefully we luck out and it’s her day off.
3 stars is for the dry, bottom of the barrel chicken. Veggies and sauces were great as well as our sweet potato fries. Nice beer selection as well.

I had heard about VertsKebap for awhile, back when they were just out of Austin. I was interested in trying them out, because I love me some falafel! So when I finally got to try them… I was only semi-​impressed.
For the price, they aren’t bad. They offer pretty great falafel (better than most places in SA, even if it’s not fresh) but they lack in the options department. I ordered a salad with falafel (you can also get it in a regular tortilla or their «bread» option), and I was plenty satisfied. They had some good veggie options, along with the sauces, and feta. But that’s it! No other protein or carb option, like hummus, rice, or anything else to fill your sandwich with. I guess I was just expecting more.
My husband got the chicken with feta and sauce; he doesn’t care for veggies in his sandwiches. I don’t think he was too impressed. I ordered the bread on the side (because I was super hungry and needed CARBS), and it had a sweet taste to it, almost like a fast food hamburger bun. Satisfying, maybe, but not what I wanted with my meal.
Overall, it was good in a pinch, but not a place I’d necessarily return to if provided with other options.

Amazing and different sandwich joint looking for somewhere new ! You’ve found the place lots of choices and great food !

So had read about this place and the reviews ranged from loved it to meh. But who the heck can say no to a good kebab? So this place is kinda around the corner from the Lion and Rose in the same building. I point this out because we spent a few minutes driving around teetering on the edge of car sickness to find this place! So consider this a PSA.
Inside very nice and pleasant and really nice employees the both times we were there. Loved the car and the story about the car!
The first time got the lamb kebab original style and I was slightly put off (like another Unilocaler) by not having the meat shaved fresh. But I get the need to do what they do. While all the veggies were really fresh, the meat was not flavorful enough, and was completely lost under the sauces and veggies. So while the sandwich was a textural wonderland (warm chewy bread, crisp lettuce and onions, pleasant bitterness from the greens, chewy meat), it really was very underwhelming.
Trip number 2 I was wise to the mildness of the meat, so smartly only got onion and a smattering of cabbage, and was a bit happier. But overall the meats were just not flavorful enough and the falafel was quite meh. Fries were pretty darn good both times and the counter staff are really quite nice (extra sauce? sure? kinda things), but overall not on my regular rotation unless I am craving a really good veggie sandwich. In which case I would just skip the meat and get a veggies loaded sandwich and probably be happy!

I have no idea about German-​style kebab sandwiches but these are delicious. I tried the Vert’s Original lamb & beef. We also got a plain chicken kebap for the kids to split as well as an order of falafel and fries to share. I thought the Original Vert’s kebap was great. The veggies were really fresh and the meat was tasty, there was a bit of heat from one of the 3 sauces. .a really nice combination of flavors and textures. The marinated chicken was delicious, too. The kids refused to eat it but they were just having one of those days. Their loss.
The fries and falafel were both pretty good as well. The falafel was pretty well-​done but it had a nice texture and flavor and was well within my own particular falafel tolerances. I thought the price was exceedingly fair considering the freshness of the ingredients — the regular size kebap is pretty big, too. We will definitely visit again.

While not the most authentic kebab in the city, I’d say it’s pretty damn delicious and affordable. The falafel is very well done, and the different house sauces compliment the meat and wraps nicely. They have tons of different sides and additions to throw into your wrap or salad. Everything is very affordable and usually under $ 10 with sides and a drink. The sweet potato fries are crispy and yummy. A great choice in the Park North area.

I am not even sure how to characterize this place, so I won’t try. Came here with the family and we enjoyed it, but we are not super hankering to come back.
Good concept, super quick, relatively tasty, and you can get healthy options. Kind of has a chipotle-​like vibe going down.
I might be back, but it won’t be all that frequent. If I worked nearby though, I could see myself visiting a lot for lunch; it’s that kind of place.

A great idea but seemed to fall a little short in execution. I went there with my wife and son and while I love döner kebabs (which these are modeled after) these didn’t quite measure up to my expectations. The meat they used seemed to be a little on the old side. Not enough to make me wonder if I’m getting food poisoning but old to lack the freshness that often comes with a made-​to-​order döner kebab. Service was good and the staff is friendly and personable enough. Had my sandwich been a little fresher then I would have enjoyed it more. I’d be willing to go again, but perhaps what I should do is come when it is busier so that the food turns over faster.

Even better the second time around! Took wife this time… she liked it! Didn’t realize that the beef/​lamb was pressed together as one, but that’s okay! She still enjoyed it!
Same as last time: the Original. Somehow I overlooked the addition of feta cheese…
NEW ITEM! SWEET POTATO FRIES! YUM!
Correction on my original post: the meat choices are beef/​lamb (they are pressed together into one giant meatsicle) or chicken. Yes, there is a chicken option. Should be yummy. I’ll give that a go next time! Promise!

Back for more and left happier evermore! In the defense of living in the Tex Mex culture, fusion foods is a large staple to many. Verts is actually a fusion of Mediterranean with a touch of German. With this in mind, quality is of the highest standard along with professionalism. Again, I had to order what I fell for the first time! The all so might Regular Beef and Lamb Kebap Original Style all the way. The flavor a of the ingredients and sauce left me reminiscing my time spent in Middle Eastern communities over seas. I will definitely return to review Verts Chicken and perhaps another style. As always, I hope to see you there!

I am glad that this place opened in San Antonio. I am a big fan of kebabs and it was always difficult for me to find a good one in Texas. The original with the beef and lamb is fantastic, very flavorful! I’ve also tasted the chicken one, which is pretty good. They really cleaned up this place in comparison to the Smashburger that use to reside there. It looks modern and inviting and the service is great (I think Chris is the person whom always helps me and he is awesome). I will continue to return here, I hope it makes it long term since I never see it being too packed.

Meh, I’m giving it 3 stars cause it’s a great idea and a unique offering for SA (fast food kebap to go). I personally give it 2 stars cause I lived in Europe for years and know/​terribly miss doner kebap. (Surprise! I’m a snob!)
Overall, edible and pretty good! I recommend ordering the small size kebap. I was disappointed that they put the meat in a container instead of just shaving it directly into your kebap. Good selection of veggies and sauces. The fries were pretty good but a bit over fried and hard. Eating kebap is messy so don’t try and keep clean or cute while going at it, y’all!
Service was nice enough and kindly informed a kebap virgins how it all works…
Maybe I’ll go back… one day…

The hubs and I were searching for close-​by places and came across here for something quick, and boy was I pleasantly surprised.
I was so hungry that I forgot to take pictures! We ordered the original Kebap with beef/​lamb and also the original Kebap with chicken. Double awesome! The mix of sauces was like harmony in your mouth. I think the best thing about it was the fact that I didn’t feel terrible about splurging or over indulging in super unhealthy food. In fact, I was proud of myself for having something healthy, a good price, and friggin’ good!
Note to anyone that goes, the snack size is filling enough for those that are looking for a decent portion. If you’re super hungry then definitely get the regular!

Taking up the place of Smashburger, Vertskebap is a great addition to the Park North shopping center. It’s set-​up is similar to Chipotle, first you choose if you want a salad, wrap or kebap then your meat and toppings. I went with the beef/​lamb blend and it was tender and flavorful. Added some house sauce (tastes like tzatziki) and cucumbers, it was a huge, filling, tasty meal. The server was also helpful in describing our options despite it probably being the 30^th time that day he had to do it. I appreciate a trooper.
My only negative is the falafel we ordered was little too crispy, could have been taken out of the fryer a minute or two earlier. Next time, I’ll try the fries.

Well unlike other reviews, I Don’t give a «F» which city it came from. For all I care it could have come from the same F’ing city where they filmed the Sound of Music, it won’t change the fact that this place is great!
I had a regular kabab with beef and lamb and it was amazing. Can’t wait to go back and try the chicken… And wraps… and salads. The fresh brewed ice tea is pretty dam good, so don’t judge this place by its hipster appearance, they know what they are doing.
if you can’t figure out what to eat next time, you should give this place a shot.

I have enjoyed Verts in Austin, and I am glad it has finally made its way down to San Antonio. You can read my first review to see what Döner Kebabs mean to me (
). The bottom line is that this Turkish-​German street food played a major role in my formative years as a young GI in Cold-​War Berlin. This is a food I love and associate with many great memories. I’m sure a lot of servicemembers feel the same way.
But San Antonio is a major military town, which means that Verts may find itself subjected to a greater degree of scrutiny than they are used to. There are plenty of people here who have lived in Germany. They know what a Döner Kebab is and how it should be served. And these people will pick up on certain deficiencies.
For starters, the bread – while better than most pitas – is wrong. The Fladenbrot that they use in Berlin is much thicker and more luxurious than the panini-​pressed gordita pita that Verts offers. The real deal is more like a soft ciabatta (
). Can Verts really not find a supplier to make something like this?
Secondly, no mayonnaise is available for the French fries. That may sound weird to people who have never lived in Germany, but this is an absolute must-​have for the German Imbiss (snack-​bar) experience. Rather than make excuses that people aren’t asking for mayonnaise, Verts should be educating its customers. They could make Pommes mit Mayo «a thing” – something that sets them apart from other restaurants.
I checked out this new Verts location and found the food good, but I am disappointed that the company has completely moved away from the original stated vision. There are no longer any references in the store to the «Berlin-​inspired» roots of the business or indeed to the actual words Döner Kebab. Many people are referring to this as some kind of «Greek» Chipotle. Maybe that’s the plan.
I’ll keep going to Verts because the food is good and it’s as close to a proper Döner Kebab as I’m going to find. But it could be so much better with just a few tweaks. Give ‘em a try!

MMMKEBAP! SO GOOD!!!
When I saw this restaurant on Unilocal I knew I wanted to try it and it did not disappoint. My boyfriend and I went here today for a late lunch and we were greeted promptly by the staff. They were very friendly and answered our questions about the menu. The restaurant was very clean and has a nice atmosphere inside. When we went there were only two other parties dining in but I’m sure once word gets out that there will be more people soon. You order at the counter and choose your toppings (kind of like Subway or Freebirds) for either a kebap, wrap or salad. They have beef and lamb, chicken, falafel and veggie patties (so something for everyone).
My boyfriend had the regular size kebap with beef and lamb and the Red Hot toppings: cabbage, tomato, jalapeño, red bell pepper and Spicy Red and Hot Sauce. He said on a scale of 1 – 4, it has a burn rating of about a 3 (so the name «Red Hot» is definitely true). I ordered the snack size kebap with beef and lamb and then chose my own toppings: spring mix, corn, tomatoes, red bell pepper, cucumbers and garlic sauce (YUM). As another reviewer said the snack size is definitely a filling portion. We also got a small order of fries and my boyfriend had an Alamo Golden Ale on Draft. The fries were made to order! Hot, crispy, nicely seasoned and delicious! Besides everything tasting absolutely awesome, we only paid $ 20 for the two of us and the cashier gave us coupons for our next visit.
If you are in the Park North area, you NEED to check out this place. I can’t wait for the Alamo Ranch location to open up near my house. Thanks VertsKebap!

Like Torchy’s Tacos, Amy’s Ice Creams, and Lick, Verskebap is another Austin chain that has slowly started moving into the SA area. It’s a mediterranean twist on the build-​it-​yourself model used by Chipotle and Subway, made fresh and healthy with endless customization options.
I opted for the wrap with beef/​lamb mix, added grilled mushrooms, spring mix, cabbage, onions, red peppers, and feta with garlic house sauce and a side of falafel. It’s a massive portion, all very fresh and tasty. I would ask for extra sauce on the side, as they put an ample amount in my wrap but the flavor was a bit lost with all of the other ingredients.
Service was friendly and helpful, making conversation and allowing me to take Unilocal photos during the ordering process. I like that they weigh your order while serving the meat portion to ensure that everyone gets the correct amount. They also have a genius policy to give out tokens when you are waiting on a side to be delivered to your table– ensuring that restaurant inventory is accurate and customers receive their full orders.