I was desperate for food late at night and to my surprise there was a middle eastern place open late. So I didn't think twice, I decided to try it out and I ordered it through Uber Eats. Apparently they didn't have hummus even though the menu showed it available, which is fine these things happen but they didn't let me know ahead of time; they just told the driver when he came and asked him to ask me if I wanted to replace it with a slice of pie. I tried to message the driver back but he was already on the way 3 minutes after the message. I called the restaurant, they had someone answer the phone who doesn't speak English and only speaks Spanish. I mean, I think the phone rep speaking English is definitely not a bad idea when your customers speak English, but let's put that aside, I happen to know a little rusty Spanish so I spoke to him and I told him I didn't order desert on purpose , but he can send extra of an item I already did order , he said it was too late and just hung up on me. The food got here and the tabouli was awful, worst I've ever had. The dolmas tasted canned, the Greek salad was barely eatable , the garlic dip was more like a garlic mash, and everything tasted like it went bad and was sitting out for hours read more

You know it's been a long minute since I've walked in this place. It brought back so much nostalgia from my college days. I remember hitting this place up at least once a week for the lobo super gyro. The staff always welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was like a living time capsule. Nothing was different from what I'd remembered other than a flat screen in the dining area which I absolutely loved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Well spoiler alert you already know what I went in for. That's right, the lobo gyro! I made it a combo with the fries and a refreshing Pepsi. It's not often I drink soda but I figured it was a special occasion. The meal was out fairly quickly. I was so eager to get my food I found myself almost grabbing the wrong order when I heard the staff call out a number. I really should've read the receipt! Lol The gyro was just as I'd remembered. I had that Harold and Kumar moment when they finally got White Castle. This was my White Castle. I savored every bite. The meat so juicy, and seasoned well combined with the sauce and onions, it was heavenly. The fries of course were the perfect encore to a delicious dinner. It goes without saying I'll definitely be back. My only complaint is the parking situation. They got rid of the lot behind the restaurant unfortunately. Now it belongs to an apartment complex. Sadly that area has joined the downtown trend of paid parking. Free parking is quickly becoming a mythical thing of the past. read more

Olympia Cafe - "The Lobo" Super Gyro with Fries - Greek Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We love this place! Best food in Albuquerque, we eat here at least once every visit. 40 years of amazing service and the best authentic Greek food! read more

Olympia Cafe - Avgolemono Soup and Grecian half chicken with potatoes and rice pilaf. - Greek Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I NEVER rave about any Albuquerque restaurant but this food is hands down some of the absolute food ive had here! The potatoes are insaaaaanely delish, the lamb rocks, everything is fresh and tender and the salad is soooo good! I am trying to eat everything and when I get delivery, its always perfect! Thanks guys, keep it up! read more

My advice, eat dessert first! The Baklava was outstanding, perhaps the best I ever eaten. (Lived in NJ for along time where Greek Diners were everywhere). My entree was the leg of lamb, which was good. However, when I go back I will try the "Lamb Sandwich" because I suspect it is a better value. read more

Ordered the Olympia platter with moussaka, pastitcio, and gyro meat. Everything looked the same color and tasted like it was made three days ago. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Soo sad to see this place go downhill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a Friday night and the restaurant only had one other table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I went to culinary school at CNM, and used to stop by for lunch and dinner all the time. Sad. read more

Stopped by since we were in the area running errands. My girlfriend was craving the potatoes they serve here. We ordered hummus, potatoes, chicken salad, and a lamb sandwich. Everything tasted good with no complaints. It was right about noon on a Saturday when we came in and it wasn't too busy. Order up front and pickup your order. The place has a Greece theme in the interior and the place was clean. We parked on the side of the street, which was clear, but the area can get crowded quick since it's right by the university. The area can be a little sketchy due to the amount of homeless people around. read more

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Olympias is my favorite Greek food in New Mexico. The food is always delicious and made fresh. The staff provide super quick and friendly service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is definitely on the older side but it still has the feeling of my yah-yah's house.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Literally everything I've eaten here has been delicious. read more

Yummy gyro very good and they are nice and let me stay past closing. I think they were playing drag

The service was so good!! Everyone was so kind and the food was also amazing. I got the chicken souvlaki and the chicken was so juicy and all the veggies were really fresh! read more

The food was INCREDIBLE! I loved the spanakopita and baklava they were delicious and the service was incredible everyone was so nice :)

Everything was excellent highly recommended. The food is authentic delicious and I would recommend this to all my friends taste so good Yum.

I have been eating here for years. The chicken Souvlaki is my favorite. I just found out they are open late! It also seems like their cook Adel is offering some new menu items. I tried a sandwich with pickles and it was amazing! Great service & energy. read more

Good food and seemed very authentic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Area a little run down but overall a decent meal and experience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Pastitsio was unrecognizable an inedible. The soup was a lemon no chicken flavor. So bad I thru it away and ate a PBJ sandwich. read more

Olympia Cafe - Pastitsio that was delivered - Greek Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We saw this restaurant on a tour we took in Albuquerque. It's located across from UNM (University of New Mexico). We ordered the grecian chicken dinner w potatoes and the lamb gyro. After sitting at our table for a few minutes we were informed that they were out of lamb. We got the recommended substitute. The food was okay. The salad and potato was extra vinegary. The greek chicken was tender but lacked taste overall. Would I come back while visiting, probably not. The price point was acceptable. read more

Olympia Cafe - Grecian Chicken - Greek Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Went there last night before going to a play. It used to be full of people. At six, it was empty. I found out why. I ordered the vegetarian combo. My friend had the regular combo. There wasn't one thing that was recognizable and all of it was awful. Oh, let's not forget the potatoes. Were they boiled in oil and served with a ladle full just to make sure we knew it? The pita was like greasy naan. Neither one of us could eat it. The original owners must have sold the business. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vinyl seats were torn. Tables were uneven and hadn't been wiped down[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. OMG!!!! What a terrible experience!!! read more

Dropped in for lunch today after years away, but the quality was still top tier for the price. Ordered the lamb souvlaki platter and it was as good as it was a decade ago. They use REAL feta that has flavor unlike the feta you get lately. Highly recommended for a quick bite. read more

The next ABQ restaurant review installment took place at @olympiacafeandgyros . This was a bit of a tricky review as I mainly focus on food quality but things were a bit different this time. At this restaurant, you order up front then grab your own table and silverware, then you pick it up at the counter when your tray is ready. The hostess was a sweet young woman. However, management left us feeling awkward. There were several instances where we heard shouting from the kitchen. How awkwardly embarrassing, Unfortunately, the awkwardness continued when another young employee went to the back room close to where we were sitting and acknowledged his employer (not original owners) as "Boss i need you." (Oops) The dining room was in need of repairs, and seemed to be used as storage. Although we felt chilled, the bathroom was not only clean, but heated too (bonus!). Now, onto the meal itself. Hubby got a gyro and was pleased with his. I opted for a falafel platter, for which I used French fries to dip my hummus in as the bread that came with the platter actually came as a premade (and rather spicy for me) sandwich. I worked through it as best as I could because the quality was definitely high. In the future, I would have preferred to choose my own level of spicy. My tummy was ok the rest of the day but my tummy was extra refluxy the next. (Which we laughed off to "spicy." ) Same for the hummus (which didn't come with dipping bread). The tabbouleh itself was an unfortunate miss. The dry areas lacked flavor, which then overpowered me with lemon in the wet portion. Perhaps in the future they could dress it separately and mix well? Overall, based on total experience, I'm giving this place a 3/5. If you've been there and had a different experience, please drop me a comment below, as most other people averaged it a 4.5. I'm super curious about their moussaka and rice pudding. #gourmetrecovery #saturdayrestaurantreview #albuquerquerestaurant read more

Been coming here since I moved to Albuquerque in 2015, up until I graduated this past year. It was good then but now (new owner) it's bomb beta! The super gyro is exactly what it sounds like: double meat, double the delight, and double the deliciousness! Sandra greets you like family every time you come in - like the favorite aunty and you're the favorite niece, nephew, brother, sister, cousin that always ask for money - it's awesome! The open area is nice to sit back and bust face. You can enjoy a quiet corner to reflect, or the large booths (there's also a big table) to share the day with the crew. Come see aunty! read more

Olympia Cafe - The super (awesome) gyro - Greek Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

It has been a couple years since I are here. This was my wife's and I favorite place in NM to get a gyro. I noticed the gyro size and portion has decreased. Still a good tasting gyro and friendly service. read more

I come here from time to time. I know what to expect. It's usually not great, to be honest, but it serves a particular craving. Today was really bad, though. Yikes. Stale and chewy pita. I did not finish it. Cold, rubbery meat. The temperature of the food was truly a disgrace. The flavor is good but it does not feel fresh at all. Even the tzatziki sucked. The fries felt undercooked. This was not a good experience. read more

Ordered gyro sandwich, chicken shawarma & Avgolemono soup. Gyro was.ok & soup was nice but Shawarma was dry & burnt. Sandwiches have lots of sauce & few veggies. read more

Food is so yummy & worth a trip Not a bad price, very friendly service Right across from college Never too busy read more

Olympia Cafe - Soup yummy - Greek Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Haven't been here is a while, they used to have some of the best Greek food in the city. What a let down today ! The owner could have been a lot more friendly kinda humdrum additud. Ordered a couple of Gyros horrible ! The bread they were served on was stale and not warm, the meat was dry luck warm , some real crappie food ! I definitely don't recommend this place anymore ! beware hope I don't get sick from it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Filthy inside also not clean at all .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was out quick & the staff was very accommodating! I got a half portion of a gyro salad and it was huge! Pita bread was warm and everything was delicious. Great price for the amount of food you get. Will be back! :) read more

My husband and I use to like Olympia Cafe. We went there today and everything looked the same but it was needing the floor mopped at the least. We should of left when we noticed the dirty floor. The calamari was hard 1" rectangles, all the food was salty (we like salt but don't pour the salt shaker in our mouths), leg of lamb was tough slices that could of been from the head for all we know, moussaka was missing nutmeg, dolamas were mushy, gyros were dry, lettuce in salad was old, soda pop had little fizz and rice was hard. To top it off they had Hamas propaganda playing on TV in Arabic. I would not recommend this place at all!!! I will give it zero stars but couldn't post review without clicking one. read more

Delicious and quick! We were very thankful they chose to open on Christmas Day. We had the chicken Shwarma and the Gyro. Both were flavorful and ingredients were all fresh. Clean environment. Very nice service and reasonably priced. read more

First ate here with a colleague for lunch and i was hooked. I love French fries and they have tasty hot ones. I mostly get the chicken swarma and it always comes out great. The food isn't too expensive and is a good place to eat for UNM since it's across the street. read more

Are you from SE Michigan? Is Med/ME food a part of your DNA, your soul? Then you need to stop here. This is the closest to a carry out oasis for a Detroiter, and if like me, you've yearned for a taste of home while out west, this is it. The Falafel has a SW kick to it that I celebrated and loved. Get in early for the tabbouleh, everything's fresh. Much love to this place. Thank you. read more

Absolutely positively outstanding! We tried avgolemo soup, lamb souvlaki platter, eggplant dip, hummus, tzatiki, baklava and galatoboureko custard dessert. Family owned restaurant. We couldn't have had a better experience or service for our first restaurant that we tried in Albuquerque! Thank you so much! Definitely worth trying! read more

They told me they could do a hummus to go, but they really kinda couldn't! Their hummus is very liquidy so it needs to be in a to go soup container or something that closes tightly, not a Styrofoam hamburger box. I only needed to go across the street to UNM but I was an oily mess when I got to the library. It had soaked through the paper bag and I had to set it on a newspaper in order to eat! Also, it wasn't my kind of hummus; it had a strong peanut taste to it. Others might find that appealing but I didn't. Will try again so I can experience something else on their menu and will definitely eat in this time! read more

Olympia Cafe - Bad choice for a to go box! - Greek Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Horrible food so expensive they giving out kids serving size for a 35 dollar meal. Don't recommend. Plus they didn't even wanna take my order I don't know what those guys problem just rude . read more

Salad was wilted, dessert tasted like it was made with sour milk, potatoes looked bad and did not taste good. I ordered 4 main dishes and three sides, not a single item was great. This was one of my favorite restaurants in the past and I ordered all my favorites-very disappointing. Gyro was mushy, Galaktoboureko smelled foul and tasted spoiled, salad was ok but a lot of the lettuce was wilted, pasticio was soggy, the Greek salad with gyro meat was good but you can't order that online. read more

Interior isn't anything to write home about. It could probably use an update. Both of the men that helped me were very nice. I kept it very simple and just got a gyro combo. The fries were pretty fresh and they gave me a ton. The gyro was on point. I wish it had more tzatziki on it, or maybe they could have asked if I wanted a side, but ultimately I thought the meal was solid. I've been here a few times before and I think it can be hit or miss. But the style of their food is more aligned to what an American thinks of when we think gyro-- unlike Gyros around the corner, for example. This is straightforward, to the point, almost street food gyro. And I'm into it. read more

This has always been my "go to" place for Gyros. I have noticed that the last few times that I've gone that the size of it has decreased. Today the bread was old and hard. I'm going to look for a new place to buy one. read more

Delicious authentic Greek food. My favorites are the Gyro, moussaka plate,dolmas & the baklava. Always great friendly people and yummy food. read more

I went here with some friends when I was I town for work and it was so good I recommended it for my company group dinner a few days later. We fed 16 people and everyone raved! Yum! And baklava for dessert!! read more

We love Olympia! Great service and delicious food! We had the falafels this time and tried the Pistachi Macaroni, it was great. read more

Food was good. Service was great. The food came out surprisingly fast. Everything came out great.