Garlic ‘n Lemons

Garlic ’n Lemons serves Mediterranean food at 133 Harvard Avenue, with shawarma, falafel and an assortment of sides. Beef or chicken shawarma can be ordered in a wrap or as a plate, letting you choose between a handheld lunch and a meal with rice and accompaniments. Hummus and sauces such as tahini help bring the different parts of a plate together.

The family-run restaurant offers halal meat and vegetable-based choices, so a group can order beyond a single type of sandwich. Falafel provides an alternative to shawarma, and sides make it easy to add something for the table. This is a casual meal or takeout stop in the middle of Allston’s Harvard Avenue restaurant stretch, with online ordering available when you want to arrange pickup.