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4.4 (340 reviews)

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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Gyro Wrap Soooooooooo goooooooood
Erinn B.

First time here and will return soon. The gyro wrap was to die for. My son got the chicken nuggets and curly fries and loved all of it. At the end of the meal I decided to order another gyro wrap to-go. Delicious!! 10 out of 10

Gyro platter
Jill G.

Came here for lunch from a suggestion off local community members and wow it did NOT disappoint!! The food is fresh and DELICIOUS! I ordered the Gyro platter and was given the option of spicy so of course I said yes. Now, to be fair, I have a high tolerance for spice. I think the spice added was only a slight kick, but SOOOOOO good nonetheless. The platter comes with a side salad, hummus and pita which were all equally good. The pita was fluffy. The hummus was creamy. The salad was refreshing. The rice was buttery and flavorful. It's a cozy little spot, parking can be a little tough. They had a case of desserts that I want to try next time! I used a food delivery service to try their beef kebab the following day and again, the spices and herbs used were amazing! The meat wasn't as tender as I hoped it would be, but again - definitely wasn't disappointed and I will keep coming back to this place to get my kebab and gyro fix! Don't go to the commercial places - trust me and go here!

Gyro Wrap, lots of meat!
Alex S.

Great to-go gyro spot. They really load on the meats on anything you order and their falafel is delicious. Service is quick and the staff is pretty nice. I've only ever gotten take out since there is not a lot of seating, but the store is right next to todos santos plaza if you want to have a nice picnic!

Gyro platter. Everything was delicious but the cost didn't match the amount of food served.
Pam P.

I usually order the boss burger and always worth every penny. Today I Ordered Gyro platter. Everything was delicious but the cost didn't match the amount of food served.

Combo Platter
Austin W.

I stopped by for lunch this afternoon and ordered a combo platter and a side of fries to go. Since there wasn't a line, my food was ready in about five minutes. Between my wife and I, this ended up being the perfect amount of food. Neither the chicken nor the lamb were dry. The included piece of pita bread was warm and fluffy and the humus had a nice consistency to it. Rice was cooked perfectly at dente too, and the extra sauce on the side was a nice addition if you wanted to add a little extra tang to the dish. I would definitely stop by again! Don't forget to grab utensils and napkins on the counter for your to go order as they're not included in the bag.

Gyro Wrap Meal
Alan D.

My dad wanted to eat something on the Mediterranean side, and I remember this place being nearby. I have eaten here once before, but this is my first time coming here post Covid. I was the only one there, so service was not too bad. I was able to place my order and receive my food rather quickly. Gyro Wrap Meal: About $18 for the wrap and fries and soda (after tax) so price wise is not too bad. I got it spicy and man did it kick quite the lunch. It was a bit on the oily side but overall, it was delicious. They really picked the veggies and gyro meat in this wrap, so I felt satiated after eating it all. The yogurt sauce did help tame the spiciness level I encountered in this. The fries were pretty standard, although a bit overdone since it was dry. Still, the entire meal was satisfying to my taste. Overall, I can see myself coming back here again.

Falafel
David C.

It was pretty good. I got the falafel wrap. I was solid, i would order it again. It was pretty pricy for waht you get. I know everything has gotten expensive, but i was still hungry when done for a $12 pita with a few falafels

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Slava C.

Good stuff as for mediterranean food choice. Well, cooked jasmine rice and falafel platter as the bedding for juicy, soft, full of flavor falafel on top. Enjoyed the atmosphere and great customer service to accompany it. Excellent desert selection. Could add a little more authentic sauces and authentic drinks. Will be back to try more deliciousness.

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Falaffel wrap was really good and actually tasted fresh. One of the better falaffel's I have had, definitely recommend.

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Best falafel in the Bay Area. Great service, friendly, clean place. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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Good soul food. Plenty of options to choose for kids and adults. Outdoor seating option is good for party gatherings.

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We went in for a gyro and came out with cheeseburgers! Delicious! We will be going back to try their gyros for sure.

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