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    ACHILLES

    4.6 (2.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Top: Combo Plate w/ Achilles Chicken & Gyro Beef ($16.25), Bottom: Chicken Shawarma Plate ($13.99)
    Rachel L.

    Best thing about this spot is the portion. So much protein and dip per plate! Literally heaps! Almost wish they gave more rice as the ratio of meat to rice was off. The meat itself wasn't the softest or most flavorful as compared to other mediterranean restaurants, but it's still unbeatable for the sheer amount you get for the price. We tried the achilles chicken, gyro, and chicken shawarma. I liked the chicken shawarma the most and my boyfriend enjoyed the gyro most. We both felt that the meats were a little dry though. Service is super friendly and obviously they do not skimp. Place itself is small, with most people taking their food to-go. There was only around 2-3 tables.

    Chicken Shawarma Wrap and Falafel Wrap
    Anisha Y.

    The best Mediterranean food I've had so far in the Bay! You can fully customize your pita pocket, wrap, or bowl--and they let you get all the sauces. The wraps are toasted right at the end, so you get them perfectly warm and crispy as soon as you pay. Seating is limited but the food makes it worth it.

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    Eunice T.

    It's been a while since I've had Achilles. There were no other customers when we arrived. I order the Achilles chicken, with every spread and sauce added on + extra spicy. The chicken was very dry, even more dry than the usual chicken breasts I've had. Perhaps it's due to the lack of moving customers + the chicken was precooked and sitting there for a while. Hummus and the other spreads tasted pretty good though. Portion size was big, but reasonable to finish in one sitting because pitas aren't included like most other Mediterranean places I've been visiting lately.

    Hubert L.

    We were craving protein and mediterranean food typically is great for that. We decided to stop by Achilles after hearing it was pretty good. Seeing as the ratings were pretty high we decided to stop by. The inside of the store is really small. There are a couple tables but it definitely feels more like a stall than anything. A person takes your order and starts cooking after you order. One thing I noticed was they take meat out of a tin. And is smoked or grilled beforehand. It shows later on. Their portion is pretty big. But mainly because most of the box is rice and lettuce. the protein is... ok size. But it was quite dry. The hummus and sauce are pretty good. They did a good job here. For good sauce, but dry meat, and non seasoned lettuce, they get a 3.5 rounded to a 4. But they should consider making their meat more fresh, maybe adding pita to all meals, and seasoning their rice/lettuce more (instead of just throwing it on top). It feels more like a halal guys to me now, maybe a bit drier.

    Eva C.

    Heard so many great things about this place, so I came here with high hopes. I got the achilles chicken bowl with the works (all the toppings) except for the spicy party cherry peppers. Their portion was huge and I really liked the baba ghanouj. The owner was also really nice and gave us heart shaped falafels on the house once he found out that we've never tried their falafels. The falafels were so fresh and crispy on the outside. I would get their falafel bowl next time!

    Justine T.

    I had this place favorited for awhile and finally had the chance to try it out--however, it didn't meet my expectations. I ordered a combo plate with gyro beef and achilles chicken and chicken shawarma fully loaded and nothing really stood out to me. Sadly, the meats were on the dry end which was kind of disappointing. Hopefully it was just an off day--but, at least their hummus, baba ghanouj, tahini and tzatziki sauce and veggies were fresh and decent.

    Fely L.

    Had high hopes for this place but it didn't do it for me. All I can say was service was good and workers are friendly. Food portion was huge with all the sauce you can have. Food was a miss for me. Maybe it was my selection but it was just too dry for me and the baba ganouj for some reason had a wierd taste. I went for the chicken sharma and so. Had combo plate. I think the Achilles chicken was ok.

    Caner A.

    I had a nice quick dinner here. I recommend their wraps. Service by Angela was great too.

    Chicken Shawarma Plate
    Jessica G.

    First timer and won't be my last. Came to the area for some matcha and was craving Mediterranean. Yelpers led me here and OMG...one of the best Chicken Shawarma Plates I've had! They pile on the meat and sides (at no extra charge)! I didn't get the name of the nice gentleman that served me but he hooked it up and even gave me a couple falafels to try that were equally amazing. Achilles knows what they're doing...So good!

    Combo Plate
    Julie S.

    We tried their location in Santa Cruz a few years ago, and have ordered Achilles from DoorDash, but now we finally went to the location in person. They have a kind of simple menu in that you choose your "meat" - gyro, chicken gyro, their Achilles chicken, or falafel, and then choose if you want it on a plate or in a pita. You can get rice or salad, or half and half, and then they have a variety of different things that come with it. Everything is fast and fresh. This was the first time I tried the Achilles chicken, which is very tasty and flavorful. We also got the waffle fries, which were really good, especially dipped in the baba ghanouj. They have a nice outdoor patio area.

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    Robert R.

    Fantastic chicken shawarma! You have to try this place! I ordered the chicken shawarma. The chicken had such a delicious smoky BBQ flavor, and when combined with the sauces and sides, is just a masterpiece of good flavor. Fantastic hummus and the baba ganouj was even better!It was definitely my 2nd favorite part of the plate, after the chicken. I love the variety the plate offers and it all combines so well. There was plenty of seating and the staff were very nice. I highly recommend you try this place and will definitely back!

    Kevin P.

    Parking is a nightmare. Food is mediocre, overhyped due to the history around this location. Lots of food but lacks alot of flavor. Staffs are great. The vibe felt very "outdated" as half of the restaurant was used as dining table storage in visible sight.

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    Ask the Community - ACHILLES

    Given its Greek cuisine, Do you serve non halal food for non- muslims?

    Hello Satya, All our meats are Halal. Unless you have a special event that we will be happy to accommodate your request.

    If possible, can I know where this halal meat is sourced from? Are both location the same and halal? Thanks!

    hello, we use Wynne farmer halal

    What is a hit or miss item here?

    Chicken shawarma, falafel & gyro are big hit and the only miss if you have not tried our food yet.

    Are the falafels gluten free?

    Yes

    Is the dolma vegetarian?

    Yes

    Hi guys Do you have lahmajoon in your menu?

    No,

    Is the falafel gluten-free?

    Yes, our falafel is gluten free!

    Gluten free options?

    Yes, they have gluten free options.

    Is the falafel gluten free?

    Yes, it is!

    Do they make pita fresh in-house or have it brought in from somewhere? @Alberto P.: Made in-house daily and brought in daily are nowhere near the same thing.

    They advertise it as Fresh so my assumption would be in house or delivered same day. I know those are completely different but when the pita comes out fresh it is warm and seems in house.

    Do you offer gluten free pita bread? Also, are your sauces vegan?

    Sorry, we do not offer pita ( gluten free) at this time. However, we have tahini sauce ( vegan)

    What is halal on the menu?

    Everything is Halal. Both their chicken and the gyro are Halal.

    What's the difference between the Chicken Shawarma and the Achilles Chicken?

    The Achilles chicken: is chicken breast Marinated with 16 different spices and cooked on the grill.....meanwhile, the chicken shawarma comes in dark and white meat and cooked on a skewer ( also called AutoDonor) shaved into thin slices.

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