Had a chance to try Halal Gyro express and food was not bad. Ordered takeout and food was made and delivered in timely manner. For the meal I got the kefta kabob and the chicken kabob over rice with side of hummus. Chicken and Kefta were not bad but felt they were a little dry. Rice was nicely flavored and salad was good. The orange and white sauce were both wonderful additions. Hummus was orange colored and although did not taste like hummus I'm used to, I really enjoyed it. Overall decent experience. read more

Halal Gyro Express - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

Wow! My husband got this 2 days in a row and I would not have believed him if I didn't try this myself. That lamb gyro is amazing! I've tried lots of gyros in my life coming from Chicago; it does not taste as good as this!! The lamb is more ground than other gyro I've tried in the past. It had more seasoning and flavor than the stacked gyro. Sauce was delicious too! Fries were perfect. Service is great. Casual ambiance. My husband will be probably taking this to go back to Vegas. read more

Halal Gyro Express - Lamb Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

I was really looking forward to trying Hala Express because my family and I love Mediterranean food and have enjoyed it at many other restaurants. Unfortunately, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had. The lamb tikka was so spicy that it was inedible. The rice was overcooked and burnt, the vegetables were undercooked, and overall the food lacked flavor. Considering how much we paid, we expected a much higher quality meal. What made the experience even worse was the customer service. I called the restaurant simply to let them know how disappointed we were. Rather than apologizing or showing any concern, the manager responded by saying it wasn't his fault and came across as rude. I had already received a refund through DoorDash, so I wasn't calling to ask for money back--I just wanted the restaurant to be aware of our experience in the hope that they would take the feedback seriously. Sadly, the food and the way our concerns were handled left a very negative impression. There are plenty of other Mediterranean restaurants that serve much better food and provide far better customer service. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend spending your time or money here. read more

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On the Lamb Anyone remember the halal street cart craze of about 10-15 years ago? It all started in NYC with the Halal Guys and worked its way here to Cali in the form of both copycats and the legit Halal Guys brick-and-mortar at The Plant. One of those was a street cart that used to be at the SW corner of E San Carlos St and S 2nd St called "Agha's Gyro Express." I had a legit obsession with them, as I would stop and get a plate of their lamb over rice every chance I could, but after a while, as foodies are known to do, I had moved on to my next obsession. I returned back a few years ago to try them out again and was sad to see them not there anymore. But, after a little research, I quickly discovered that they had opened up not one--but two brick-and-mortar restaurants. Huzzah! The Good: *They've expanded the menu beyond just plates, as they now have burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and even a Philly cheesesteak. *Friendly service *Fast-casual order and pay at the counter, and then they'll deliver it to your table. *Prices were still very reasonable, as they used to be $8/plate, and are now only $12 which is a really great deal for lunch. Can't hardly eat anywhere for ±$20, these days. *You can now take a bottle of their white sauce back to your table and slather away to your hearts content. *The Lamb over Rice tasted a little bit different than I remembered, but if was still scrumptious as the greasy, well-spiced lamb goes harmoniously with their equally greasy and well-spiced rice. Once you add some white sauce to balance it out, it's like heaven on a fork. The Meh: *Shared parking lot (no street parking) but it can get busy on weekdays as it's shared with a bunch of other restaurants, a Mermaid, and some other small businesses. The Ugly: *They have some kind of housemade orange sauce (iykyk) that's supposed to be spicy but I didn't really care for it. I wish they'd bring back the old chili-garlic sauce from back in the day. Conclusion: Delicious, great value, and ice cold sodas. Perfect spot for lunch. read more

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Food is authentic and seasoned just right. Definitely better than any chain type of restaurant. Service was above and beyond as well. Highly recommend. read more

Food quantity was good and tasted fresh. We can after jumaa so we had good seating . Service was also good.

I don't know how to rate... this fully. The reason of me even going here in the first place is because my mother came to town to visit me on my birthday weekend, and she had a craving for chicken. Our options were to be as economical as possible. We were staying a few nights at the Homewood Suites about 3 mins walk around the compound. What I can say, the gentleman taking my order was quick and able to assist me asap. The restaurant was busy, I will give you that. However, I was shocked at how fast my food came out. But, upon my return to our hotel room, while the food had great color contrast, there was so much lacking. There wasn't enough spices to feel the savor of the flavor like the halal places in NY. So I guess that's there I had high expectations. Unfortunately, it really wasn't met, Both my mother and I concluded that the rice was... "wet", I hate using terms along those lines, but it just did. The only thing I really enjoyed was the salad, and that says something because my behind does not eat salad. read more

Halal Gyro Express - Lamb over Rice - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

I stopped by Halal Gyro Express for the first time and had an awesome experience. When my order came out, I mistakenly thought it wasn't mine since I had tossed my receipt and didn't remember exactly what I ordered. It turned out they had actually given my meal to someone else because of my mix-up completely my fault. Even so, the staff apologized (even though they didn't need to) and immediately prepared my meal again with amazing customer service. They were patient, kind, and super quick to fix the situation. I tried their recommended combination plate with beef, lamb, and chicken and WOW -- it was incredible. The flavors were on point, the portions were generous, and everything was fresh and delicious. If you're craving Halal, you have to try this place. Great food, great people. You won't be disappointed! read more

I was hoping to get one of those homemade tasting gyro. It really is your average tasting, nothing special gyro. What did stick out was the atmosphere and serves. I ordered a chicken Gyro with no onions, and yes it came with onion mixed in, with the time it took I wasn't about to ask for another one. The table arrangement is difficult to maneuver for a seat, I had to get up and ask for a sauce caddy. It's not a return location for me,. read more

Halal Gyro Express - Chicken Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

Just finished my meal at a nearby Thai restaurant when I came upon this amazing halal restaurant serving falafel salad plate, gyro wrap, a combination of lamb, chicken or beef tikka platter along with chicken tenders, burgers and fries. Prices are very reasonable around $14 to $17 with diverse menu items and I chose #7 lamb and chicken on rice salad with lots of mixed veggies for extra carb and lean protein and service has been great no complaints. As I was leaving more people were coming in for take-out orders not too many dine-in customers. This surrounding area is pack and busy parking is a real challenge even on a Wednesday afternoon can't image what is like on the weekends. Would definitely come back for the falafel platter perhaps a baklava or two for $2.99 each. read more

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The food here is amazing. Super chill spot, great and quick service, reasonable prices. Blows all other Bay Area halal out of the water.

Okay... so, this place might not look like the fanciest place in the world, but their gyros are incredible. I've eaten here twice, and both times I've eaten the food so quick, I forgot to even take a picture for the review haha. Don't forget to pour the orange sauce on your food generously. It'll be a tad spicy, but absolutely worth it. read more

Halal Gyro Express - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

Great delicious foods Great menu choices Friendly staff all of them Nice ambiance music and Complimentary hot tea Overall great food Thank you ! read more

Terrible food! Don't waste your time or money! If your looking for no flavor and old rice this is your place. Forget about customer service too. I don't know how this place is still in business. read more

Disgusting food!! The pita was bitter, the falafel were hardened. The hummus was yucky, seems like the food was stale.. we threw it away. Such a waste!! read more

3.0 stars! Ordered online for pick-up. My order was ready by the time I got there. Rice was flavorful and we loved their sauces, but the meats were honestly so dry and burnt. Their bolani was really good though! read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Food is great, but service is so terrible! They only have two employees so it is very hard to get their attention as they are always in the back/kitchen. So even when you're just picking up, you are waiting a good 5-10 min. I loved the lamb/chicken mix over rice. I also love their lamb/chicken kofta. Parking in this plaza is really bad on a weekday lunch. read more

Quiet little corner spot. Favorite is the lamb and chicken over rice. Staff are nice and pretty fast.

Great food! Flavor pop on whatever dish you order. Gyros are fresh and delicious. The portions are large. The employees are friendly and inviting. You won't be disappointed. read more

Very disappointing experience. The food was clearly not fresh and tasted like it had been sitting around for a long time. The vegetables were wilted, the meat lacked freshness, and the overall quality was far below what I expected. I was concerned about food safety after just a few bites. For the prices they charge, customers deserve fresh, properly prepared food. Unfortunately, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quality meal. read more

Hole in the wall and unsupposing, but rich delicious food with very generous portions for very reasonable prices. Chicken and lamb combo is beautiful. Highly recommend for a quick meal or to go dinner on the road! read more

First time trying chicken over rice and was not disappointed it was so good and the portions were perfect. Can't be the price either thank you for the hospitality. read more

The food and service were top notch, I will definitely be back. oh by the way, the price was really good. I recommend everybody try this restaurant. read more

I ordered from here on DoorDash and was pleased with my dish! I got lamb over salad and there was WAY MORE meat than I was expecting! The lamb flavor was delicious and well seasoned. It also came with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, pickles, a piece of pita and two sauces. The white sauce tasted basically like ranch to me so I liked the other one better since it was a little different. I probably paid around $20 for it including delivery, tax and a tip for the delivery person...I felt like this was a pretty reasonable cost for how large the salad is and how much protein comes with it. read more

Halal Gyro Express - Lamb over salad, yum - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

My coworkers and I tried out this place for the first time. It's a very casual place where they have an overhead menu with photos, which is always helpful. It was fairly busy but not noisy. I ordered the Chicken and Lamb Mix ($10.99) served over rice; and it came with a small green salad and a piece of pita bread. It was very good and flavorful, and it was a healthy portion. However, the chicken and lamb were a bit on the dry side. They provide their house-made spicy sauce, tzatziki sauce, and ketchup in the squeeze bottle. Their spicy sauce has a nice bite to it, not too spicy, IMO. This and the tzatziki sauce helped with the dryness of the meats. This certainly makes up with their great customer service and friendliness. Very reasonably priced. I will definitely come back and try their other items. read more

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Amazing food i amazing gyros and their souces are worth buying for dollars their both branches have good service and food and u always wanna go again read more

Great taste, good quantity & value!!! Kind of mix between Arabic & Indian. Kebabs are soft and tasty. The sauces are excellent. read more

Menu is outdated. They don't have brown rice they have seasoned white rice. The guy calling out the order is calling out the food not the order number which is bad when it's come to order accuracy. They need better training and updating not only the menu but training and vibe of the restaurant. Lastly, when I got home, I noticed that they didn't give me the order I requested from the cashier. So the food I got wasn't perfect but disappointing. read more

The food is AMAZING! SO YUMMY!! I'd just donated blood at the Red Cross and was hungry for lunch. I'd gotten a Google recommendation for this place and thought I'd give it a shot. I was very impressed. I had the Lamb over Rice plate. It was huge as you can see. So delicious! I'll DEFINITELY be back again. My dish was $11.99. Well worth it. read more

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Amazing portions! This is my new favorite takeout spot. I have come here a few times now and have also ordered via UberEats delivery. My favorite is the Chicken Over Rice. It's so good that I haven't tried anything else on the menu. Tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken. Excellent with the cumin rice and bell peppers! OMG and please eat it with the white sauce!!! I will eventually try something else on the menu, but I don't know if you can beat a big tin of chicken and rice for $10.99. Very friendly customer service. The interior of the shop is a little run down, so this is definitely more of a takeout spot for me. The service is super quick and you can order via UberEats (with a $4 mark up on most items). read more

Halal Gyro Express - Chicken over Rice - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered a BOGO lamb over rice. Each portion was less than 1/3 of the container--it was clearly underfilled. We called the restaurant, and they first claimed not to find the order, then said the small size was because of the promotion. This is misleading and unacceptable without any warning in the app." read more

Halal Gyro Express - Food is less than 1/3 of the container - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

Absolutely love this place. Even when I moved a bit further away from here I still go out of my way to get it. The combo gyros are amazing and the sauces pair perfectly. read more

This is low-key fire. I was craving a lamb gyro and ended ordering two with the hummus and french fries. The sauces + tzatziki on squeeze bottles is read more

Very delicious! We got a Lamb Gyro and Chicken Gyro, both were phenomenal and very easy to eat. People were super kind and service was very quick. Highly recommend this spot. read more

If you haven't ate here what are you doing! This place is tooo ooo gooo oood! Great customer service Soooo cheap! David and all staff is the best! read more

Halal Gyro Express - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

Very delicious Gyros. Definitely recommend Labs Gyros, service is good. Space was super clean and welcoming staff. I went there for lunch multiple times. Definitely check it out. Worth considering for sure! read more

I have ordered from this place before but today the food was not good. I ordered #5 lamb kofta skewers over rice to go. The lamb was extremely dry and tough. I could not cut it with that plastic knife. It's way overcooked or perhaps was it cooked earlier and reheated. Very disappointing. read more

Halal Gyro Express - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California

Finally!! It has taken a few days for us to find good food in the area. We ordered food around 8:00 pm. The food was hot and was so tasty. We ordered Chicken gyro meals with fries and drinks. I ordered extra fries and I am glad we did. The meals were perfect but we wanted a little more food with additional fries. I was grateful for the extra sauces they put in the bag since we forgot to add them. Overall, we would order again from here! And it was nice to have nice yummy food before we left our week long training. read more

Good cheap food. No frills but gets the job done and fast service as well would recommend to others

Quantity/serving has really gone down. Both chicken and lamb over rice were barely half full read more

Halal Gyro Express - Chicken over Rice - Mediterranean Near Me - San Jose, California