New Texarkana Restaurant Opens Tuesday – See Inside Now

The wait is almost over! Texarkana is getting an exciting fresh new take on food when Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe opens its doors on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

Taziki's is in the former vacant Steak and Shake building 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 inside 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 partnering owners of Taziki's."

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

The new restaurant will also have an outdoor patio with a Pergola for dining outdoors if you desire.

Take a look Inside

Taziki's will serve all made-from-scratch Greek and Mediterranean food such as gyros, pitas, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more.

Pick-Your-Own Feast

Pick-Your-Own Feast is one of their specialties where visitors can pick a protein meat for example the Spicy Harissa Chicken with Taziki sauce or Chargrilled Lamb. Then you can choose from one of three Greek, Mediterranean, or Caesar salads. and top it off with basmati rice, roasted potatoes, or fresh-cut fruit.

Other items include grilled salmon, grilled chicken, grilled fish, grilled shrimp, and beef. Taziki's will also have a menu for vegetarians and offer gluten-free food by request. You're going to love their selection of taste-tempting desserts like Baklava Cheesecake or fresh-made cookies.

See the menu here.

When it Opens

The new Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe opens at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 13, at 5002 N. Cowhorn Creek Loop. The restaurant will be open Monday-Saturday from 11 AM - 9 PM and 11 AM to 8 PM on Sunday. Order online or curbside pickup will be available. Work is still being done on the drive-thru area but that should be open soon!

Please visit their website and Facebook page for additional information.

The Taziki's Story

In 1997 Keith Richards, not to be confused with The Rolling Stones band member, Keith Richards and his wife Amy went on vacation to Greece in 1997 and fell in love with the people and the culture. One of the things that stood out the most on their visit was the small Mediterranean cafes where the town folks gathered to celebrate life and a healthier lifestyle. The connection to family 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 to not only establish a healthier lifestyle but also make a commitment to bringing families together in their community and abroad.