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Is Afrah Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Richardson, TX)

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As of September 2026, Afrah is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 30, 2026.

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cravedfw.com ·
Secondary source
OpenTable ·

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What the source shows: A June 2026 CraveDFW feature describes Afrah's continuous rotisserie operation since 2002 and its expansion into an adjacent building, and OpenTable's 2026 listing shows it still taking reservations at the East Main Street address.

  • Season / episode Season 14, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 318 East Main Street, Richardson, TX 75081
  • Current name Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant and Pastries

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Afrah in the 'International Eats' episode (aired 2012-06-18), where Guy Fieri sampled the restaurant's halal Lebanese cooking, including meats from its continuously running rotisserie spit and pastries made from the founders' family recipes. Three brothers from Lebanon opened Afrah as a pastry shop on East Main Street in Richardson in 2002, naming it after the Arabic word for joy and happiness before customer demand pushed them to add a full halal menu. According to a June 2026 feature on the dining site CraveDFW, the restaurant has since expanded into the building next door, adding a large covered patio and a dining hall used for weddings and corporate events, and its rotisserie has run continuously since 2002. OpenTable's 2026 listing for the restaurant shows it still taking reservations at 318 East Main Street.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 14, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
International Eats
What was featured
halal Lebanese dishes from a rotisserie spit and family pastries
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Afrah

Frequently asked questions

Is Afrah still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Afrah is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 30, 2026.

What happened to Afrah after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Afrah in the 'International Eats' episode (aired 2012-06-18), where Guy Fieri sampled the restaurant's halal Lebanese cooking, including meats from its continuously running rotisserie spit and pastries made from the founders' family recipes. As of September 2026, Afrah is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 30, 2026.

What is Afrah called now?

Now: Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant and Pastries (formerly Afrah). As of September 2026, Afrah is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed June 30, 2026.

Where is Afrah located?

318 East Main Street, Richardson, TX 75081. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Afrah?

Season 14, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 18, 2012. The episode is titled “International Eats”.

Is Afrah still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Three brothers from Lebanon opened Afrah as a pastry shop on East Main Street in Richardson in 2002, naming it after the Arabic word for joy and happiness before customer demand pushed them to add a full halal menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
318 East Main Street, Richardson, TX 75081
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • cravedfw.com — https://cravedfw.com/2026/06/30/afrah-has-been-on-east-main-in-richardson-for-20-years/
  • OpenTable — https://www.opentable.com/r/afrah-mediterranean-cuisine

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