Peno Mediterranean Grill absolutely hit the spot. I ordered the gyro platter and let me tell you... they do not play when it comes to portions. You get serious value for what you pay. The pitas were fluffy and full of flavor, the gyro meat had that perfect little kiss from the grill that brings all the richness forward, and the salad underneath was stacked with Kalamata olives and red onions. This is the kind of food I eat all the time and it still impressed me. Solid 9.5 from me and an easy recommendation if you love Mediterranean done right. read more

I'll start by saying that the service was great. But for some reason when I got home to eat my chicken platter, it had an off putting smell. It was likely the tzatziki, but I couldn't eat any of it. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - GH-Chicken Gyro Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I got the gyro. It was delicious! Service on the other hand...I ordered online, went in to pick it up. There were two guys just looking at each other, didn't say a word to me. Then one of them decided to walk over and bring me a bag. Like no smile, no conversation, nothing. Place was a bit empty but when I do drive by they can be busy. read more

My experience is limited to delivery alone. I can't speak for the actual space or the staff, only the food. I ordered a classic gyro and a side of fries. The fuel was fine. Nothing too exciting but was a good portion and appropriately priced. The fries were seasoned well but otherwise overcooked and chewy. If I ordered from this place again, I would go with a different side but overall a good meal. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - GH-Classic Gyro Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The employees were very welcoming, and got my order prepared in a timely manner, however, my order was made incorrectly. I wasn't aware until I got home and did not have the energy to drive back to the restaurant to have a remade. read more

Just barely ok. I would guess this place is on its way out. Drink machines not working - and not told that until after you order a combo. Options for drink very limited. Ended up with water. Employees acted like they didn't want to be there. Food was bland. Tzatziki was not good. Gyro with side of falafel. Two tiny falafel and broken drink machine for $20. read more

First time here and will not be the last! Went for lunch today and had a great lunch. I had the classic gyro combo meal(I chose fries) and my wife had the gyro bowl. The quality of the food was really good and the vegetables were very fresh. The portion size was very good also. The service was great and the staff was very pleasant. The inside is nice, however, we chose to sit outside as the weather was sunny and warm. They have about 4 large round tables outside if I remember right with umbrellas. We did not expect the food to be brought outside to us, which they did and very much appreciated. Hats off to the crew working today! Was a delightful experience. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Classic gyro combo meal. - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Service is fast and nice. I would recommend and would definitely go back there. Food is always good and cheap prices. read more

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ordered the chicken pita and it was so delicious. I will definitely be back for more. I ordered it through DoorDash

I found Pino Mediterranean Grill about a year ago, and this has quickly become my favorite spot for Greek food. I love how they make the food fresh, and they use a thermometer to make sure the meat is properly cooked! I've noticed them constantly bringing out fresh ingredients to make the best fresh meals money can buy. The menu has a great selection of dishes and they've recently added a breakfast menu. So far everything I've tasted here is excellent. They even have a vegetarian options! The restaurant and the restrooms are clean and well maintained. The staff as well as the owner, are all friendly, professional and very personable... One last thing; the tabouli salad, the jalapeño and cilantro hummus, and the spicy hummus are all amazing; No matter what I order. I have to include one or all of these add-ons to my order. read more

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I may as well admit... I got nothing but love for this place, and here is why: First, it's super clean and pristine. From the grilling area, to the tables you can rest assured that your food is being prepared and handled in the most sanitary conditions. You can't say that about everyplace. So I truly appreciated that. Second the food is fresh, tasty... With so many healthy options to choose I didn't know what I wanted. I ordered a Chicken Gyro platter, with stuffed grape leaves. The portion are big, and you really get your money's worth. The Chicken was tender accompanied by crispy lettuce and thin slices of red onion, the olives and feta added the right amount of tangy flavor and the bread was warm, fluffy and fresh. Ooh! Their iced tea is brewed to near perfection and their traditional baklava is an absolutely lovely finish to any meal. Finally, the lynchpin to this trifecta is the best customer service and attention to detail that I have seen in a long time. From the skilled folks working the open grill who prepare your plate with cleanliness and care, to the cash register attendant. They have well earned each of these five stars and my continued patronage. I wish this business several more years of success, because Peña is a Yes, YES and a YESSSSS please! read more

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I ordered the Chicken Shwarma pita sandwich; the menu said potatoes. garlic sauce; thr potatoes were french fries and the Garlic Sauce was mayonaisse; neither the menu said; i do not eat french fries or mayo. Real Garlic Sauce is not mayo based. my girlfriens had several sides and was good. Falafel and plantains; she order a saide of Tzatziki, and it was Ranch Dressing. BEWARE OF GOING TO THIS PENO, you will not know what you'll get. even if the menu says. Nearly all beverages are out; no unsweetened tea. So we got water , BEWARE GOING TO THIS PENO , save your money. we won't ever go back. Looks like a closing business. Food probably proves this. read more

What a difference it makes when you are warmly greeted as soon as you enter an establishment! The manager not only made us feel welcome, but he made sure we were enjoying our meal by stopping by our table as he was heading out. The bowls were filling and the amount of gyro was generous. The items in the glass case by the register (baklavas, dolmas) look fresh and there's plenty of parking. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Greek Gyro Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place it's kind of in a weird location because you have to walk around the building to get in. Upon getting in, I was greeted by the man at the register. He seemed very polite. However, it took my food at least 15 to 20 minutes to be done and all that I ordered was a Greek gyro. Upon presentation, it looks like it might have been an OK sandwich. However, it was very clear that the tomatoes were not fresh. After eating some of the sandwich, I noticed that the lamb was extremely salty by itself and the Taziki sauce is really gross with an overpowering flavor. There was no sign of dill. It tasted mainly like yogurt. I will not be back. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Greek gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

me, my wife and our close friend came to eat here and everything was VERY good! Clean environment, food tastes and looks fresh and you can taste the care that was put into everything we ate. My wife got the lamb kabob platter and i got the Philly cheesesteak gyro read more

Although the staff was super friendly, service was impeccable and the food tasted amazing - my husband and I woke up the next morning with very upset stomachs. I had the classic chicken gyro and he had a customized beef and lamb salad. read more

Good food and great option for catering a group at a reasonable price and good quality.

This place was AWESOME. But I would like to say that my five star review is a bit more like 4.6/5 stars. My ONLY complaint was that the cooks were not the most friendly. But not rude by any means! I had the veggie falafel gyro with a side of tzatziki sauce and fries and I am really happy with that decision! The fries were great and fresh out the fryer. The falafel was some of the best I've ever had. Definitely glad to be living so close to this location! Coming back ASAP :) read more

We usually eat at a different Mediterranean restaurant. But since they're really pricy we decided to try this spot. This place isn't cheap either, but I think it's a little less expensive. I ordered the chicken kebab platter. It came with a salad and side so I got hummus and a Greek salad. It came with yellow rice, too. I added two pieces of falafel for $1.75. My husband got a chicken wrap with fries. The verdict.... My food was pretty tasty but the chicken was very tough and dry. If I didn't have the hummus and tzatzkik sauce I would have been disappointed. The hummus was good but it was a little spicy for me. Everything else was fine. My husband said his wrap was dry too and needed sauce. Overall, a pretty good experience, but I do prefer our other spot where the chicken is tender, the hummus is perfect and the rice pilaf is incredible. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Chicken kebab platter. - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Sooooo slow. Not even busy. I was disappointed with the wait, started out 1 star until I ate the gyro. You redeemed yourself. read more

Got take out, same thing as last time! The chicken Swarma wrap! Must get a super de of garlic sauce as there is not enough on wrap! This time I got a side of their hot sauce which was exceptional so much flavor not just hot. Tried one of their falafel and they were yummy also. read more

I first came to this little restaurant for lunch about 2 weeks ago, and it left a good impression. The hosts are hospitable, it has delicious Mediterranean dishes (which I'm a big fan of), and it has inexpensive prices. In the past, whenever I was in this area, I would always visit Hickory Tavern. It closed, so I started coming to this restaurant. Other than maybe needing to add some televisions, I recommend this place for lunch or maybe Happy Hour. I'll definitely come back here again. read more

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This is a new spot that my friend and I checked out. I love Mediterranean food. It's in a outdoor shopping area. Close to come of my other favorites. There is limited seating right now. We decided to eat in. Luckily it wasn't super busy so we had a table. I ordered chicken shawarma and water. That is me being healthy lol. The shawarma comes with fries in it so didn't order any. The staff brought us over our food. There were a few extra fries so he added it to my order which I appreciated. We also ordered hummus. The meal was really good. I couldn't even eat it all. Overall, food was tasty and a good portion so worth the money. Staff was friendly. Limited seating with covid but some is available. I'm sure as it warms up there will be more. I will return to support this new business. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

(4.5 stars) I'm just a visitor, but if I lived here, I'd frequent this place. I was pleased when I first walked in to see people actively cooking on a couple of grills behind the counter. There was a huge batch fo seasoned chicken being cooked, and another person's order was being prepared. I got 2 grape leaves, 2 falafel, and the greek gyro with fries. I traveled about 10 minutes back to my hotel and everything was still neatly packed and in order when I opened it, so their to-go is very travel friendly. The grape leaves tasted fresh and lemon-y; the falafel was crispy on the outside, delicious on the inside and not bland at all (I didn't use any sauce); the fries were good, though a bit limp so I don't think those were fresh. The greek gyro had huge pieces of peppery, juicy beef/lamb, it wasn't overpowered by red onion, and the feta and tzatziki was all over my mouth after each bite (just the way I like it). Delicious! read more

Friends bought me the lamb kabob dinner for my birthday celebration. Almost 50% of the meat was gristle. Didn't have the sides I wanted (although it was listed on the online menu). Tzatziki sauce was excellent - best part of the meal. read more

Food was good. Classic Gryo with lamb tasted great and was filling. Friendly service Nice relaxed atmosphere. read more

The food is good and prices is worth it . The chicken wraps are great and fully healthy and loaded.

Food was good. Quite delicious. However, stopped by during the tail end of lunch service outside of rush hour and the wait was near 15 minutes for the food. read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Shawarma Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Me and my wife love this place. Food is really good for fast food Mediterranean. The gyro swarma is wonderful with the garlic aioli. We are never let down here and the staff is always friendly read more

I came in for lunch today. The reviews for this place sounded out-of-this-world amazing. I had just left Trader Joe's and I was already in the parking lot. The place looked clean. Their sanitation grade of 99.5 was gleaming over the register. The floors and tables were clean. The food in the glass cases looked good. The chicken sizzling on the grill looked and smelled good. The menu options sounded good. I approached the register. The cashier acted disinterested. I asked a few questions about the menu and got short replies. I stated that the humus looked good. He said "I'm allergic to humus." I settled on a schwarma qyro combo. The drink machine filled my cup with carbonated water and no drink syrup. I told the guy. He said "it must be out" and he went on about his business. I finally poured it out and got some water. My food came out correctly. The food was good. The gyro was good. The avocado tomato salad was 90% tomatoes and onions- very little avocado. read more

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This was my first time trying this place. The service was great& the bathrooms were spotless. I do wish they had more sauce options but they give you plenty of food! read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Searches for "salads" and Yelp recommended this place...THANK YOU Headed home to eat and will update in a moment...they let me try the hummus the jalapeño/cilantro and ginger/turmeric were great... Food was amazing!!! I didn't take pics because I was starving lol! They give tug a good amount of meat for the price. I got a bowl with half chicken/half beef & lamb. I added the chic pea salad on top. I also ordered the plain and jalapeño/cilantro hummus. I will definitely be back!! Also, the customer service was very good! Both employees were very welcoming & accommodating. I had a few questions since it was my first time there. My only regret is that o hadn't discovered it sooner read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Wow! My husband and I have found a new spot! I've been getting coupons in the mail for Peno. My husband and I decided to do a lunch date which usually consists of picking up our food and eating in our cars away from the kids lol. We chose this restaurant because it was new to us both and my husband wanted healthy. Did not expect to end up eating there but we did. The store is clean. Many of the tables are put up so there are 3 tables available to eat in. None of them being used. And he offered to clean and sanitize a table in front of us. Employees wore masks and gloves when handling food. Sanitizer is available. Contactless payments. The person who served us was able to answer all of our questions and even accommodated a request to switch out the meat on a wrap. He was pleasant, professional and very proud of the food they had to offer. Everything we ordered was made fresh and it didn't take long at all. I used the bathroom while waiting. There are two single restrooms. It was very clean. All of our food was DE LI CIOUS!!! There is so much more I want to try. I had the Greek gyro bowl which is awesome if you want to cut back on bread. Here's the thing though: there was plenty of tzatziki sauce! Usually I have to ask for extra any time I've ordered a gyro anywhere else. I also ordered the jalapeño cilantro hummus. Yum! They had several different flavors I want to try. My husband had a Philly cheesesteak wrap and avocado salad. Both were tastey. They also sold a lemon lavender green tea sparkling drink. If you're into that sort of thing go for it. I had to try it but it's not my thing. Overall, great food healthy and delicious with comparable prices. Phenomenal service. Good location in university area near Massage Envy and Rita's. The door is around the side with tables for outdoor seating. I look forward to the weather being nice enough to eat outside. They are also on DoorDash which is probably our next order. Check them out! read more

Food was amazing! They were currently understaffed, so food took longer than normal.

First time trying this place and was not disappointed. I opted for the Philly Cheese Steak Gyro Sandwich, hot. It was huge and ultimately delicious. The sandwich itself was packed with steak and assorted veggies. It was a perfect balance of savory and creamy but lacked the kick for it to be considered spicy. Nonetheless, I enjoyed every bite and can't wait to try more things on the menu! read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Philly Cheese Steak Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a decent go to for fast food mediterranean! My favorite thing to order is the classic chicken gyro. The pita is delicious and the tahini sauce is so well made. The chicken is tender and everything just comes together so well. Service is quick and the staff are always kind when I come in to pick up my order. We've also dined in here so it's nice to have both options. My husband gets the bowl which definitely gives you more food but no pita so I'd recommend ordering the pita as extra or just getting the gyro. read more

Fairly good. Got take out. Asked for cutlery and napkins- did not get any. Not the best mediterranean I've eaten but not the worst. Yummy falafel and chickpea salad. Have had better hummus. Others in my group were satisfied with their wraps, chicken kebab, and lamb. Would return. read more

I had a snafu with my first order and Postmates. It is being promptly refunded. I couldn't eat it but I tasted the gyro meat and knew I would try again. This time with Postmates out of the equation. I have recieved my Casada bowl which is scrumptious with fresh tomatoes and fluffy rice and the gyro meat that is tender and well seasoned. I don't like cilantro so the tahini sauce wasn't used. Instead I got the tzakiki sauce which was good a little thinner than I'm used to but tasty. The grape leaves are great and the falafel crunchy and soft in the middle. Thanks Josh for being so helpful. Have a happy Holidays Peno. I will be back read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - My Casado bowl yummy and fresh! - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of the best lamb gyro platters I have had. The lamb meat was thick juicy, tender and deliciously seasoned. The Greek salad underneath which is a little difficult to see was a mixed green salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and feta. The Greek dressing was very tasty. The pita was nice and warm and very fluffy not dried out and went great with their hummus. Hummus itself was very flavorful not bland along with the tzatziki sauce. The falafel was perfect. It had a really nice crispy outside the inside was a chickpea and lima bean mixture that was well seasoned. The total cost for food and drink was just under $19. It's a ton of food. The restaurant itself was clean and the staff was so friendly. I will definitely dine with them again on my next trip to Charlotte! read more

Peño Mediterranean Grill - Lamb gyro platter with a side of falafel balls - Mediterranean Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food is decent but pricey. Service is adequate. Inside is a little dirty. Not likely to return.