The food was very tasty. There was a long line, for good reason, but it moved quickly. I would eat at this truck often if I worked nearby in the city. 100% recommended. read more

There were a lot of people lingering around this food truck so I ordered a platter here w gyro meat. My bf got the pita w gyro meat. Both were delish!! Def order here if you are in the area! read more

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This is my favorite Lunch Place in NYC. Great flavor, great value and great service. I go once a week at least and look forward to it.

I'm very happy I stumbled upon the Lil Zeus Lunch Box. The food truck I was hoping to visit was not there today and this worked out well because otherwise I probably wouldn't have tried this Greek food truck. I ordered a chicken souvlaki platter which came with rice, Greek salad, and a very nice portion of char grilled chicken chunks. The portion was large enough for two people to share and if you wanted to be extra safe, you could add on an extra stick of chicken. I've tried Lil Zeus a few times and it's been consistently good! I look forward to my next visit. read more

Honestly, this spot maybe had the best chicken breast I've ever had! I had the Greek salad with the chicken breast plus some delicious pita on the side and it was glorious! The owner and staff were so lovely and it was overall a great experience! read more

Lil Zeus is a little too expensive for the amount of food. Tried the lunch menu today - chicken over Greek salad. Delivery - Slow 2/5 - food cold Food - Ok - 3/5 - protein was tough / chewy Presentation - 3/5 - aluminum packaging Solid three stars for delivery. Probably better to get food directly from the truck. Didn't travel well. read more

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Been going to Lil Zeus for the past 5 years and just noticed that it's on Yelp.  I've had everything from the sticks of meat to the platters and there are a few things that keep me coming back. 1st, the chicken and pork are grilled and most times have a nice char...the pork will sometimes be caramelized on the outside from the juices...just delicious.  The lamb is the molded, pressed type and tastes great alone or in a pita sandwich.  Every now and again I'll order a trifecta of just the meats. 2nd, they do the little things, like seasoning the rice...it's very tasty and can be addicting!  Also, their pitas are soft, delicious and can be just as addicting. 3rd, they care about their customers and always ensure the final product is exactly what you ordered.  A few years ago, an order was off a bit, but not worth returning to get it fixed.  When I returned later that week they brought it up to me and wanted to rectify it. 4th, these guys are hard working, good people and keep their truck clean. I've never gotten sick from their food. Today, I got a pork platter with white sauce on the salad. Always solid lunches and a great example of when a foodtruck is better than a lot of eating establishments around the area! read more

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Don't skip the feta fries! Falafel was a bit dry, wish I would have ordered meat, but still pretty good! read more

Found this food truck after looking around for some convenient food to eat during my lunch break at work. I got the Souvlaki Platter with Chicken and a side of Pita, which ended up being $10. (Cash only btw!) The platter was very fresh; the chicken tasted like it was just prepared and was very flavorful. For $10, the platter was quite filling and I was pretty satisfied for the rest of the afternoon. The servers were also super nice which was another added plus. I'm glad that I was able to find a quality food platter place two minutes from where I work at a solid price. This will most definitely be part of my regular rotation of places to choose from for lunch when I'm working from the office. read more

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Surprisingly good, simple Greek street food. We were hungry and looking for a fast lunch before a cat nap at the hotel and this place made everyone happy. The kids got grilled chicken with rice, French fries and pita bread that was at least something they would mostly eat. My wife and I got chicken souvlaki and lamb gyro platters. The chicken was delicious and had crunchy charred bits all over it that made it that much better. The tzatziki and hot sauce combination is key as well--even if I think the tzatziki is basically just yogurt. The lamb gyro meat was exactly what you'd expect. I preferred the chicken, but my wife preferred the lamb. The salad in the platter was mode to have some vegetables. The rice was good, but I'd probably swap it for more salad next time just to keep my body a bit happier. read more

This place is dope. The meat is just the perfect amount of charred, good amount of white sauce and hot sauce so you can still taste the flavor of the meat and salad, but still get that sauciness that brings it all together. I got the Greek Salad with double meat, chicken and pork souvlaki. For $15, it was a lot of meat and a filling meal. You could def do worse for that price in midtown these days. Food was really tasty. read more

A few coworkers would rave about this food truck and after trying it, I see why. This truck and the souvlaki platter is now one of my favorite go to's for work lunches, as their midtown location is just a couple streets down from the office. $10 and you get a choice of meat and sauces over rice, Greek salad, and pita. I've gotten and enjoyed the gyro and chicken souvlaki, can't really go wrong with either. Meat is cooked well and portion is pretty solid for the price. read more

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Just before the pandemic I changed jobs and ended up down In Chelsea. I ended up working from home almost 100% of the time. Today I had to drop off an Amazon return at 30 Rock before a staff meeting and decided to check up on them. I'm very happy to say they're as good as ever! Had a lamb gyro and chicken stick, throughly enjoyed it. Keep up the good work! read more

The one thing I'm always thinking about at work is getting my Lil Zeus platter for lunch. It's your classic tiny New York food cart parked in Midtown. The salty gyro doused in white sauce, toppled over a bed of plain rice and non-intrusive veggies. It's yin and yang, folks. Just be careful with the red sauce. Great customer service, good prices. read more

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... I don't work in the neighborhood but heard a lot about this cart from friends that do. Tried them out today while passing by and it was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch of Lamb Gyro + Chicken Souvlaki Platter with Rice, Salad, Tzatziki & Hot Sauce that includes a warm Pita and a few Mints for after, which was a nice touch. All of that for $12 is a serious bargain. Hard working crew with great, friendly service. Don't be fazed by the line as it moves steadily and what awaits you is well worth the honest wait. Thank You Lil' Zeus! read more

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How can you rate any place that prepares your food with the same hands that touch money with anything other than 1 star? No glove change. Your salad is touched with the same hand that exchanges money. How many dollars does the guy touch per day? That's all over your salad. Pay attention. -edit- From 1 to 3 stars for the owner explaining the situation and taking time to discuss things rationally. Also, this was for the *48th* street cart. read more

This food cart is simply amazing. I have come to know these guys over the 100+ times that I've been here over the past 4 years. They truly care about their food quality, which is obvious in their flavors! Everything is delicious, always. Never had a bad experience. Highly recommended!! read more

Not too many Greek food trucks around so I investigated. The pork souvlaki was pretty tasty, but at $11 it's a bit much for 5-6 bit of meat and some salad. It does come with pita and tasty dipping sauces, but if I have to choose between this and a $6 Halal platter I will go Halal every time. I will say that the guy running things in the cart seemed like a pro and was friendly. Good customer service. read more

This is one of my favorite lunch carts in midtown. The gyro is my go-to but the chicken soulvaki is quite good too. They pile on the meat so don't worry about not getting full. Not only is the meat fresh, it's also quality and has great flavor. What sets Lil Zeus apart from other 'chicken/rice' food carts is their attention to detail with the rice and side salad. The salad is fresh and delicious! In fact you can order a Greek salad with meat. The rice is also really tasty and has great texture. The one thing that I don't care for here is the semi-hard baguette they throw in the bag with the meal. A slice of pita would be more appropriate for Mediterranean cuisine. Also the price is $9 for a rice platter because it's in Midtown. Contrast that with a $5 platter at The Casbah in Lincoln Center. All in all this is one of the better food carts in Midtown and the line can get pretty long during the midweek lunch rush. My advice is to go early (1130a)! read more

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This isn't just another chicken/lamb and rice, cart. The basics are familiar at Lil Zeus: meat (chicken, lamb, or pork souvlaki over rice with salad, or in a pita...but their mastery of the simple items they serve make Lil Zeus stand out from their competition. The food here is simply fantastic and you'll be blown away with each bite. The portions are huge and each and every item is delicious. Get yourself a combo platter and proceed to clear the rest of your afternoon so you can crawl under your desk and nap it off. The wait times can be long, but it says a lot if the lines are 20-30 people deep in freezing cold, pouring rain, or oppressive heat. The customer service is a big plus and despite how busy the cart gets, there's still a smile waiting when you get your food and once when I had to wait a few extra minutes for an order of fries, the order was comped. Really tasty food made from quality ingredients by some very nice guys. Totally worth the wait! read more

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Best place to eat lunch in midtown ! When I arrive to nyc I make the stop !! Fresh quality and Easy. Guys and crew were awesome

I've never considered myself much of a food truck person. I'd rather either dine at a sit-down restaurant, or if I'm going to make like Pretty Woman and "cop a squat" wherever while I eat, then I prefer to go all-in with something ridiculously cheap 'n delicious.... The portable, but juice-dribbling-down-the-chin-inducing Pork & Cabbage-filled Pancakes from Tasty Dumpling come to mind. But of course, sometimes, I make an exception, as on this particular afternoon when I needed a quick and dirty lunch while near Rock Center: So anyway, this truck immediately caught my eye, boasting the longest line by far among several other vendors. Wound up ordering a Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich wrapped in Pita, and the kid got a Greek Salad. Now here's where the 'quick' part of my plan went to hell because it took FOREVER to get our food. Amazingly, all the Midtown office lunch hour escapees in line with me stood around patiently, seemingly nonplussed by the looong wait. Maybe they knew something I didn't? Well, I'm no mind reader, but I think they knew that their patience would be rewarded with a truly delicious, fresh, vibrant tasting meal at a reasonable in-relative-Midtown-terms price. 'Cause in the end, I ADORED my Sandwich, which I'd ordered with everything; loved the yin & yang combination of cooling yogurt sauce and hot sauce, loved the warm, fluffy Greek-style pita bread, loved the tender, flavorful souvlaki and pungent slices of raw onion. Salad was good too. But if you're not carb-averse, definitely go for a Sandwich. The guy who took my order was charming as can be, and the food was 5-star worthy. But the interminable prep time, which I see is a recurring theme per other reviews, tarnished the experience a bit for me. On the other hand, you know what they say... "All good things come to those who wait.":) read more

Lil Zeus Lunch Box - These dudes didn't want to myth the chance to grab lunch from this delicious truck, so they bolted from the office. - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York

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I am not a fan of food trucks... but Lil Zeus is more than just a food cart, their food is everything! I've coming to Lil Zeus for over 3 years and honestly any time someone ask me for recommendations to eat in the city, my vote is on these guys! The food is clean, tasteful and the guys the owners are actually Greek and work their own truck! I mean...! It's delicious! What shocks me the most is that it only takes one time to get hooked on the food + but they plus to this their attention to detail to remember your orders! Recently they hosted our holiday corporate event - everyone was raving about their food! Thank you Jerry + Manos for bringing some Greek spice into the city! read more

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Pretty good food overall, quality is on the higher end compared to other street carts. Just don't really agree with the price $11 for a lamb/chicken platter which includes some rice and salad and free can of soda. Picture uploaded, not a major size tray. In short food is good, but maybe priced 2-3$ over. read more

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Lil Zeus Lunchbox is in front of Capital One in Sunnyside today until 8. I was so excited because I used to eat there several times a week when I worked near their truck. They're testing out our area since they have 2 carts. While chatting, the proprietor offered the fries for free. Make sure to check them out - we've missed having a Greek cart in the area!! So delicious run and grab yourself a Greek food! Support struggling businesses during pandemic! Cheerio! read more

I was walking around New York City when I saw Lil Zeus Lunch Box I'm 48th St. the meat was tender juicy delicious. was well cooked. The service was excellent. Everything tasted great. They were very busy, but took my order really fast. I will definitely come back and tell everyone about this great place. read more

Had it recently. Not the same. Sauce is watery now, meat was burnt....i was already back at my office or I kindly would have said what's up. read more

Super delicious but incredibly long lines at lunch. Came here around 1 pm and waited over 30 min in line to get my food. Even when I was leaving the line looked as long as when I had arrived. The food though was very good. Tender perfectly charred/grilled chicken over some tasty salad and rice. All for only $8! Unfortunately the line was too long for me to ever have time to come back. read more

I have been rendered speechless but I'll try to relay to you how delicious this food is. I ordered two pork souvlaki sticks with just salt and oregano. The moment I sunk my teeth into the crispy pork souvlaki the flavor rushed right through me. I closed my eyes and was immediately brought back to my time in Greece sitting in the sun eating amazing souvlaki. That's how good this pork souvlaki is, for a moment I forgot where I was. It speaks volumes to the quality of their ingridients and skill of the guys on the grill that I tasted so much flavor in the meat without any sauce whatsoever! I've tried a number of Greek food trucks in the area and some Greek fast food in midtown and no one comes close to this fantastic flavor. At 11 45 am I waited maybe 8 minutes. Whatever the wait is, absolutely worth it! You can tell that it's more than just a job to these folks and they put all that passion in their food. I'm addicted and I will be back! read more

Great food, flavor and price. Simple as that. Guys are serious about their food quality and are always there. Love this spot for lunch.

Greece has been credited with providing the wider world with the genesis of culture and arts, democracy and science. What is often overlooked in this panoply of gifts is Greece's contribution to food. While the halal cart on every corner offers lamb gyro and chicken platters, it's very hard to match the way it tastes coming from the Athenian state. Much like the Spartans of Grecian lore, Lil Zeus has chosen to mark it's location very close to an Eastern competitor just 2 blocks away. While halal guys don't serve up pork slouvaki from their cart, a comparison of the two trucks' gyro and chicken is inevitable. Just like at the Battle of Thermopylae, the Greeks are victorious in this head to head battle, namely in the all important tzatziki sauce, in all it's creamy yogurt based goodness from Lil Zeus. A gyro platter comes loaded with big slices of warm meat, fresh spiced rice and a hearty side salad, all doused in tzatziki and hot sauce. Rather confusingly, my platter was served with half an Italian hero loaf - not sure if there was a run on the pita's earlier in the day. Coming in at about $9, Lil Zeus isn't the most reasonably priced platter, but it is one of the better ones in midtown. read more

By and far the best gyro in ny imo. The gyro is soo tasty and juicy and tender. Not that stupid burned to a crisp junk you get from the halal trucks. The only bad part is the line is sooooooooooo long. But it is worth the wait. My must goto for gyro in midtown. read more

Closer to a 3.5 Spotted this cart out the window from my office and everyday I saw it had a substantial line, so figured it was worth a try. Arriving about 12:15 we found a line about 12 people deep...next thing we knew 30 minutes had passed, so not the quickest of lines. Probably need to arrive by noon for it to be somewhat quick. They offer platters, salads and wraps. I opted for a lamb platter. The platter is served with salad, rice and your choice of meat. The salad was very tasty, the rice was OK, but kind of on the mushy side. The lamb was gyro sliced lamb and was good. It had a nice char from being thrown on the flattop to heat it up. Everything was covered with white sauce and hot sauce. The hot sauce is indeed spicy. The white sauce I thought would be more tzatziki like but it was more like a Halal cart white sauce and I could have used more of it. Overall it was pleasant with some nice flavors and for only $8 it was a great deal. It's a nice addition to the neighborhood; just arrive early to avoid a long wait. read more

I've always wondered about this little food truck because there's always a huge line during lunch time. Yet I didn't think the food here was worth the hype - it's usual chicken and rice-type of dishes and some other Greek dishes. Honestly I think I'd stop getting food from either Halal Guys or Lil Zeus since there are whole other options that are much better than the two locations. Sorry! read more

I don't understand all the hype behind Halal Guys when you have a far superior product with Lil Zeus. I probably get food here at least twice a week and have fully abandoned Halal Guys. First off, Halal Guys white sauce is laced with so much mayo its not even anything close to resembling a tzatziki...2nd, Halal Guys hot sauce is so bloody hot you can't taste what you are eating. Finally Halal Guys shreds the meat to such granular pieces, its like you're eating dog food. at Lil Zeus you have none of those problems. The lamb meat is the typical donair kebab type (sausage/semi processed style) while their chicken is legit, cooked souvlaki style. The guys running this truck are friendly guys and they work hard to keep the line moving. Why didn't i give it a full 5 stars? well the salad isn't entirely greek as they used shredded iceberg lettuce as a primary filler instead of the green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, big blocks of feta + olives and oregano you see with regular Greek salads. Overall, the pricing is very fair for the portion size and its pretty delicious. Most importantly, this place puts Halal Guys to shame. Seriously...how can you squirt mayo all over meat that's been pulverized into pebble like pieces? read more

By far THEE BEST food truck in NYC!! Get outta here Halal Guys. Lamb, rice and salad plate is bomb and the guys working are gods who must have been sent by Zeus himself. No question this is the go to spot for healthy and quality grubbin. For tourists visiting NYC, forget the 30 Rock ice skating rink - walk across the street - Lil Zeus Lunch Box is the real attraction. read more

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Worth the wait!! I figured it would be when none of the neighboring food trucks had lines and this one had a queue of people dressed in suits who prob work in the area and know how good this Greek food is. I got the chicken souvlaki platter with extra tzasiki and pita on the side. Can't wait to go back! read more

Hands down the friendliest bunch of guys! This is one of my boss' favorite lunch spots in Manhattan! He gets the Souvlaki platter with chicken and rice and a side salad (no onions) - They're very accommodating and the food is always super fresh and made to your liking. Everything is always delicious!! Run don't walk to grab your next lunch here! read more

Food is amazing. I love the lamb platter with fries. The lamb is seasoned well and very tender with the perfect crisp at the edges. The fries are tasty and crispy and the salad is sooooo good with olive oil and feta cheese. read more

Pretty yummy stuff in that little truck. Decently priced as well. Had some chicken souvlaki with rice and salad. I'd love more feta in the salad.... read more

Lil Zeus Lunch Box - Souvlaki platter - Street Vendors Near Me - New York, New York