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    Halal Gyro Express

    4.1 (206 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    HALAL GYRO EXPRESS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    White Sauce is the boss
    John D.

    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.

    Lamb over Rice
    Jonarose V.

    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.

    Chicken Gyro
    David E.

    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,.

    Phil I.

    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.

    Eddy G.

    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.

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    Jill M.

    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!

    Lamb over salad, yum
    Isobel P.

    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.

    Ketchup, house-made spicy sauce, tzatziki sauce.

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

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

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