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Kojack's

3.9 (334 reviews)
InexpensiveGreek, Mediterranean
Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Chicken Tenders with Fries
Darlene N.

Compared to its neighboring establishments, Kojacks offers well seasoned, well portioned meals for far cheaper than all the other tourist traps around Mission Beach & Belmont Park. It's a very hole in the wall type of place and once you come inside, you realize it's truly a no frills establishment where you order, you wait for your food and you eat. Don't expect too much of the extra fluff, you go there to eat and that's what you'll get. There's definitely a bit of a language barrier beyond anything other than ordering from the menu. By no means are they rude, they just aren't there to chit chat. The burger and chicken tenders are a solid two- person combo, comparable to the food you'd get at a Padres game with a little more love. It's cooked right in front of you. No sketchy business in the back. 3/5 cause it's not the type of place you crave or look forward to. It's just one of the more affordable options in walking distance from the shore while all of its other fast food neighbors are abhorrently inflating their prices.

Fish and Chips(left), Chicken souvlaki (bottom), chicken tenders (top)
Alex J.

Love love love!! Love me a good chicken souvlaki and this place was it. The workers were the kindest, location right next to the beach, and prices are so fair. There's indoor and outdoor seating as well. My friends got fish and chips & chicken tenders and they enjoyed the meal as well.

Phantom F.

There's a small, quietly unassuming establishment nestled just across the broad and breezy street from the kaleidoscopic sprawl of Belmont Park in Mission Beach. It's called Kojak's Greek Euro. a name that feels less like branding and more like the affectionate nickname of a forgotten uncle. And indeed, stepping into Kojak's feels like entering the kind of memory you didn't know you had. The walls are neither aggressively modern nor nostalgically kitsch. Instead, they strike a balance with sun washed posters of Santorini, a faded map of the Mediterranean, a photo of Kojak himself, perhaps that makes you feel as if you've been here before, maybe in a dream, or a childhood road trip you only remember through the scent of grilled meat and the sound of distant carousel music. Now about the food: the gyro is perfect. Impossibly warm and tender shavings of meat wrapped in a pita that's soft but still with a backbone. The tzatziki is a cool and garlicky whisper, the lettuce crisp like a page in an old travel diary. You don't eat it so much as you return to it. The nostalgia isn't just aesthetic, it's alchemical. Every bite feels imbued with summers past, sunburned shoulders, sand in your shoes, laughter echoing across the boardwalk. The taste, while objectively excellent, is elevated by memory. your own, or the one Kojak's gently lends you. Five stars, not because it's the most gourmet place in San Diego, but because it doesn't need to be. It's honest. It's earnest. It's the kind of place where time stops just long enough for you to remember what happiness tasted like at seventeen.

Gyro plate and baklava
Joanie J.

The best gyro I've tasted, ever. Meat is super tasty, with crispy bits that make it super delicious, the salad is fresh and well seasoned, perfectly paired with the toasted pita and the delicious tzatziki. Not to add that the baklava is also made in-house and is one of the best I've had as well, with caramelized sides and toasted to perfection. Thank you so much for your delicious food. P.S. - my picky 4 y.o son almost finished all his gyro meat, and stated "this is the best food in san diego!"

Gyros Plate French Fries with Cheese
Erica B.

I generally get door dash but I have been in person 1 or 2 times! Great spot in Mission Beach if you are looking for gyro! I always get the gyro plate. Comes with salad, rice, pita and gyro & sauce. Cheese fries are pretty good too! They have lots of food on their menu from pizza to burgers.

Greek Salad with Gyro Meat
Wendy T.

We shared a gyro meat and Greek salad. Nice combo of tender and crispy gyro meat. Fresh salad with tasty cucumber, tomatoe, olives, and feta. The tzatziki sauce was good. The pita was warm and soft. We went in after sunset and we were able to sit in a booth. The guy who took our order was friendly and easy going. Perfect after a long walk on the beach.

Fish and chips
Terry P.

First time visit Very friendly owner. Food prepared as ordered is always a plus for me. I ordered the fish and chips my granddaughter ordered chicken tenders with onion rings. The fries are fresh and not frozen potatoes This place is very clean.

Bacon Cheeseburger
Eric A.

Super good prices the owner is nice and has owned for years and the service was very good recommend everyone to come

Marjon F.

My friend is a regular at this place and finally I decided to try it for myself. We went here around 9:00 p.m. Sunday night, they close at 10:00. We ordered two breakfast Gyros with a side of fries. Apparently, this is on their secret menu, and I highly recommend it! If you love any type of breakfast foods it's similar to breakfast burrito but with gyro. Jam packed with flavor. Made fresh to order. Also, the fries are perfectly salted, crunchy, and soft. It was a great meal. I live right around the corner, so I definitely will be returning customer.

Fish and Chips with onion rings
Jerome C.

If you need a gyro, best plate in San Diego. Nice spot in mission beach. Excellent service. Must try spot if you're in San Diego.

Bonnie F.

Something casual by the beach. We had 2 falafel sandwiches, shared large drink and small fries for 25 bucks what a deal! The sandwiches were freshly made. The fries had a nice greek seasoning on it. They were a bit to golden for me, but still good. Thus place is greek owned the baklava looked wonderful, but it was lunch so did not want to gild the lily. It's right next to the beach, Belmont Park and touristy souvenir stores. Would love to try their gyro sometime if in the area.

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First time in here AND I AM OBSESSED! Will be back asap ! Try the Gyro Sandwhich! It's to die for!

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BEST PLACE EVER!! I come here every time I come down to San Diego. Service was amazing, and the location is so nice and lively!! 1000/10

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Great food. Gyros plate is amazing and owners are really friendly.2nd visit this week

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Food is amazing. Never had a bad experience here. PLUS the owners make everything with love and are super friendly.

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The lemonade tasted werid like sweat??? And the guy serving me was very sweaty. No one was wearing gloves!

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A must have when down here! Gyros are amazing! Authentic Greek food by a nice Greek family. Don't forget to try the baklava!

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Great food and great service with nice view too. Clean facility. I recommend this place for standard, well done Greek cuisine.

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