Tahini’s brings the vibrant flavors and welcoming spirit of a Mediterranean restaurant to Loves Park, IL, offering a dining experience that feels both satisfying and easy to enjoy.
Located at 1521 E Riverside Blvd #4, this popular spot has earned an impressive 4.80-star rating from 527 reviews, a strong reflection of the care, consistency, and quality customers have come to expect.
Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed lunch, settling in for dinner, or enjoying a solo meal, Tahini’s is designed to make every visit comfortable, flavorful, and memorable. Its fast service and casual, quiet atmosphere make it an appealing choice for anyone looking for a meal that is both convenient and thoughtfully prepared.
Tahini’s stands out for offering a wide range of options that suit different tastes and dining needs. Guests can choose from comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, and small plates, along with vegan and vegetarian choices that make it easy for everyone to find something they enjoy.
The menu and service options are especially versatile, with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site services available, as well as catering for gatherings and events. From counter service to table service and dessert, the restaurant provides flexibility without sacrificing quality, making it a dependable destination for everyday meals and special occasions alike.
Accessibility and convenience are also at the heart of the experience. Tahini’s offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, creating a welcoming environment for a wide range of guests. Reservations are accepted, and payments are simple and modern, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments all supported.
With its strong reputation, generous service options, and inviting Mediterranean-inspired menu, Tahini’s offers more than just a meal—it provides a dependable, enjoyable dining experience that brings people back again and again. To learn more or place an order, call +1 815-654-4139.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Tahini's
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Homemade creamy garlic sauce, perfect for dipping.
A delicious plate of 6 or 12 falafels served fresh with tahini dip or any dipping sauce.
A tasty home made dipping sauce from ground chickpeas, zesty garlic, authentic Middle Eastern spices and a dash of lemon juice.
Fresh cut romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, red cabbage, with our signature fattoush dressing.
A delicious plate of 6 or 12 falafels served fresh with tahini dip or any dipping sauce.
3 pcs Crispy Chicken Tenders served with your choice of sauce: Garlic Sauce or Spicy Garlic.
Thin-sliced seasoned beef, tahini, onion, tomato, parsley in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap. Includes fries and a drink.
Crispy falafel, hummus, cucumber, tomato, tahini sauce in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap. Includes fries and a drink.
Flame-grilled beef and lamb blend, tahini, onion, tomato, parsley in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap. Includes fries and a drink.
Crispy chicken filet, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and ketchup in your choice of kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap. Includes fries and a drink.
Grilled chicken cubes, garlic sauce, pickles, fries, and creamy coleslaw in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap. Includes fries and a drink.
Marinated sliced chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap. Includes fries and a drink.
It includes a grilled all-beef halal hot dog topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, corn, crispy chips sticks, mayo, ketchup, and cheese sauce. Includes fries and a drink.
Gyro shawarma with tzatziki, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, spicy garlic, wrapped in saj bread.
Our best seller chicken shawarma, comes in three different styles, original, old school, and authentic.
Hot and crispy falafels wrapped in saj bread that comes with original toppings.
The mixed grill plate consists of a skewer of tawook and kofta, served with pita, sauce, and two sides.
The chicken shawarma plate consists of shredded chicken shawarma, pita, garlic sauce, and two sides.
The falafel plate consists of 4 falafel pieces, pita, tahini, and two sides.
The beef shawarma plate consists of marinated shredded beef, pita, tahini sauce, and two sides.
It includes a grilled jumbo all-beef halal hot dog topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, corn, crispy chips sticks, mayo, ketchup, and cheese sauce.
Marinated sliced chicken, garlic sauce, and pickles in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap.
Thin-sliced seasoned beef, tahini, onion, tomato, parsley in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap.
Grilled chicken cubes, garlic sauce, pickles, fries, and creamy coleslaw in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap.
Crispy falafel, hummus, cucumber, tomato, tahini sauce in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap.
Flame-grilled beef and lamb blend, tahini, onion, tomato, and parsley, served in your choice of pita bread, kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread), or a wrap.
Crispy chicken filet, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and ketchup in your choice of kaak (Mediterranean sesame bread) or a wrap.
The pastry is a flaky, layered phyllo dough dessert filled with a sweet cream or custard, often soaked in syrup and sprinkled with pistachios.
Crispy coated fries topped with sizzling chicken shawarma, our signature messy sauce, spicy garlic, feta cheese and garnished with fresh parsley.
Delicious and spicy Chicken Shawarma infused with Jamaican Jerk sauce loaded on basmati rice topped with fresh pineapples, onions, tomatoes, fried onions, spicy garlic, and parsley.
Delicious butter chicken piled on top of basmati rice with your choice of 5 toppings.
Check out our new Greek Halloumi Bowl! It comes with halloumi, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, parsley, pita chips, and a mix of tahini, tzatziki, and salad dressing. Full of flavor and crunch!
Introducing our new limited-time offer: Habanero Chicken Shawarma! Turn up the heat with our new Habanero Chicken Shawarma! Juicy grilled chicken shawarma, topped with our special habanero sauce, served with crispy fries, garlic sauce, pickles, parsley, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses, all wrapped in fresh Saj bread.
Try our new limited-time Blueberry Flame Shawarma. Juicy chicken shawarma where sweet meets heat in every bite, thanks to a bold blueberry twist, topped with garlic sauce, onions, parsley, and pickles. Available for a limited time only.
Introducing our new limited-time offer: Korean BBQ Bowl! Juicy chicken glazed with\r\nKorean BBQ sauce, served over basmati rice with pita chips, pickles, and purple cabbage.\r\nTopped with tahini and habanero sauce—A fusion you won’t forget!
Introducing our new limited-time offer: Shawarma with a Korean twist! Juicy chicken shawarma glazed with Korean BBQ sauce wrapped in fresh bread along with our homemade garlic sauce, red onions, and purple cabbage. Topped with tahini and habanero sauce—this wrap is next-level delicious!
Spicy delicious chicken shawarma grilled in our home made Jamaican Jerk sauce served with Tahini's Signature Garlic sauce, tomatoes, onions, juicy pineapples, parsley, and spicy garlic!
Chicken shawarma infused with butter chicken sauce and original toppings, wrapped in fresh saj bread.
Bite-sized Chicken Shawarma wrapped in thin Saj bread, topped with garlic, pickles, and drizzled pomegranate molasses. Served with tahini sauce and spicy garlic.
Try our new Greek Halloumi Wrap! It’s made with grilled halloumi cheese, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tahini, feta, parsley, all wrapped in soft saj bread. Fresh and tasty!
Fried chicken tenders with garlic sauce, pickles, habanero, and parsley wrapped in freshly made saj bread.
Fresh cut romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red cabbage, with our signature fattoush dressing with your choice of protein on top and original toppings.
Enjoy our best-selling rice bowls with your choice of chicken shawarma, gyro, or falafel. Comes with your choice of five toppings, or keep it simple with the original!
Enjoy your choice of protein with Crispy Coated French Fries with original toppings.
Choose your half & half base between Basmati Rice, Crispy French Fries, and Fattoush Salad with your choice protein and original toppings.
60 Shawarma Bites of your chosen flavour. Perfect to share amongst 10 people.
30 Shawarma Bites of your chosen flavour served with a generous amount of Crispy Fries, Turnips, Pickles, and 5 sauces. Perfect to share amongst 4 to 5 people.
A combination of fire roasted Chicken Shawarma and Gyro served with basmati rice, fattoush salad topped with feta cheese, and an assortment of sauces and toppings on the side: hummus, garlic, cabbage, spicy garlic, and tahini. Great for sharing amongst 4 to 5 people.
The zaatar pie consists of wild thyme, sesame seeds, and olive oil on a 10" flat bread.
The akkawi cheese pie consists of melted akkawi cheese in a golden 10" flatbread.
Hear from our valued guests
It was our first time trying Tahinis. Luis was very helpful recommending food that we would like! We really weren’t sure what to order, and he helped us through the process. The food was amazing! We will definitely be back. :)
We came today for the first time. Purchased the 50/50 chicken schwarma, jerk chicken bowl and the mango habanero fries. Everything was seasoned well and yummy. The rice was absolute perfection too! The tomatoes were fresh tasting. It was all lovely.
This is a beautiful small restaurant the food is wonderful 😋 for those that want good price fusion food this is the place they aren't joking with the spice the chicken shawarma is amazing I recommend medium spice to taste and enhance the flavor profile
Wow the food is super tasty! You get a nice amount of food for the price. The staff are kind and helpful! Now they need to add to the menu Beef short rib! That would be so good! Also pita bread will be good too! This place is so good.
It was fantastic. The mango fry’s, falafel appetizer, halloumi fried cheese, habibi bowl and the chicken shawarma wrap are awesome. Tried several sauces love the garlic sauce & tzatziki. Would highly recommend and will be returning soon to try another menu item…cant wait to try them all.
The food was amazing! We got the chicken shawarma. The sauces were so flavorful. The atmosphere was also inviting. I came back to get the rice bowl (pictured)
Me and my brother had a great experience at Tahini's! I tried their limited edition Korean BBQ Chicken Shawarma wrap while my brother went with the classic Chicken Shawarma wrap, and both were absolutely delicious. The flavors in the wrap were immaculate—perfectly seasoned, fresh, and packed with taste in every bite. 😋😋 The restaurant had a really ambient, welcoming vibe that made it even more enjoyable. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the prices were great for the quality and portion sizes you get. Definitely a spot I’d happily visit again! 🔥✨️
I’ve been coming to Tahinis for the 4th time now, and I absolutely love it. The food is so delicious, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. The staff are incredibly kind and friendly, especially Luis at the counter. He’s professional, attentive, and makes the whole experience even better. I’ve tried the Habibi Bowl and the chicken shawarma, and both were amazing. The Habibi Bowl is just perfect, flavorful, fresh, and very satisfying. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great food and excellent service!
Best falafel in the region. Worth the trip alone. So tasty. And so many sauces, I still have many to try. Quick service and reasonable pricing on made to order middle eastern style food. All healthy and excellent choices to fuel your day properly.
We were excited to try the food and were pleased by the flavors. We ordered the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Shawarma and the Gyro Bowl. Both were very delicious. We also had the falafel for an appetizer and recommend the garlic dipping sauce.
Common questions about Tahini's
Tahini's is located at 1521 E Riverside Blvd #4, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States, Loves Park, IL, United States.
You can reach Tahini's by calling +1 815-654-4139.
Tahini's has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 527 customer reviews.
Tahini's features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Tahini's features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Tahini's features the following highlights: Fast service.
Tahini's features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Tahini's features the following offerings: Comfort food, Healthy options, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Tahini's features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Table service.
Tahini's features the following amenities: Restroom.
Tahini's features the following atmosphere: Casual, Quiet.
Tahini's features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Tahini's features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Tahini's features the following children: Good for kids.
Tahini's features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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