The wait is almost over: Texarkana will get an exciting, fresh new take on food when Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe opens its doors on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

Taziki’s is located in the former vacant Steak and Shake on N. Cowhorn Creek Loop. The new restaurant has been remodeled and renovated to give it a more sophisticated Mediterranean look and feel when you walk through the doors of this new restaurant.

“We wanted to bring something new, fresh, exciting and healthy to the Texarkana area,” said Mark McCarley, one of the partner owners of Taziki’s.”

Owners Matt Wilson, Mark James, Wade Simpson and Mark McCarley, who already own Gusano’s, are proud to expand the food offerings while showcasing a different type of food culture in the area.

The new restaurant also has an outdoor terrace with a pergola, so you can dine outdoors if you wish.

Take a look inside

Taziki’s serves all freshly prepared Greek and Mediterranean dishes such as gyros, pitas, sandwiches, soups, salads and more.

Pick your own feast

One of their specialties is the “Pick-Your-Own Feast,” where visitors can choose a protein meat, such as spicy harissa chicken with taziki sauce or grilled lamb. Then you can choose between three Greek, Mediterranean or Caesar salads and round it all off with basmati rice, roasted potatoes or freshly cut fruit.

Other dishes include grilled salmon, grilled chicken, grilled fish, grilled shrimp and beef. Taziki’s also offers a menu for vegetarians and gluten-free options upon request. You’ll love the selection of delicious desserts such as baklava cheesecake or freshly baked cookies.

You can find the menu here.

When it opens

The new Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe opens at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13th at 5002 N. Cowhorn Creek Loop. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can order online or pick up your order curbside. The drive-thru area is still being worked on, but it should be open soon!

For more information visit the website and Facebook page.

The story of Taziki

In 1997, Keith Richards (not to be confused with the Rolling Stones band member) and his wife Amy vacationed in Greece and fell in love with the people and the culture. What struck them most during their visit were the small Mediterranean cafes where townspeople gathered to celebrate life and a healthier lifestyle. The connection with the families and people who lived there was something the Richards wanted to bring back to the States. So in 1998, the first Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe was born, not only to establish a healthier lifestyle, but also to bring families together in their community and abroad.