I had some family members visiting town including a couple with a dog, and we thought of tasty food nearby with an outdoor patio that is dog-friendly and who took reservations in advance. While Pita Jungle at Desert Ridge doesn't officially take reservations, I called in advance to see if I could get a group of 8 in for an outdoor reservation about a week ago. They took my name and contact information and asked me if I could call them to remind them the day of. I called this morning after they opened and they had the note right by the phone and remembered my name. They saved a table for us outdoors, and my group was able to sit on time. It was great having four couples coming from different places, and Pita Jungle offered healthy and tasty food options where everyone could order what they wanted to. The outdoor patio remained busy, and though some of us sat in the sun, we were able to be comfortable with good serving staff who continued to refill beverages and come back to take orders whether it was an order of starters or our entrees a bit later. He even came back to take a group photo before we left. The food itself was great! I got a gyro pita consisting of broiled beef and lamb gyro, tzatziki, seasonal mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, and pickles, with greek pita. I could have also ordered it as a bowl with turmeric brown rice, cabbage-kale super greens, lemon juice, evoo, sumac, parsley, sprouts. My wife ordered a small dish of tzatziki, consisting of yogurt, cucumber, fresh garlic, mint, za'atar, and pita. Both were delicious and a good portion size. Others in our group ordered salads, sandwiches, pitas, or starters. Pita Jungle is considered the "Healthy Mediterranean Restaurant in Arizona." It has been around since 1994. You can visit their website at https://pitajungle.com. They have an app, and their happy hours are amazing! Happy Hour and Tapas are different based on the location. At Desert Ridge, there are daily drink specials from 3-6 PM and daily tapas specials from 3-5 PM starting at only $2. They are open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM. Their menu includes a nutrition chart, vegan chart, allergen chart, and a nutrition calculator. I remember visiting other Pita Jungle locations with my wife when we just started dating for tapas, which we shared and bonded over way back when. It was nice to go to a Pita Jungle again today with family and a furry friend. read more

My husband and I love hitting up great places with good happy hour. We've been going to this location for a bit most Fridays since it's close to home and the servers at the bar are absolutely amazing and we never had an issue getting a table and sitting down. The place is clean and large! You can also tell the workers love working there which is nice. I would give this a 5 stars but the tapas happy hour ends at 5pm and the drinks at 6pm. Since my husband and I work til 5pm, we almost always have to ask our leaders to get off of work 20 mins early and speed to get there before 5pm to order food! Just a suggestion, if possible, move tapas and drinks to end at 6pm instead of two different time frames!! Please? read more

We usually go to the Pita Jungle in Arcadia, but we happen to be up by Desert Ridge today and I had a craving for their chicken del Sol. It's really difficult for me to order anything else on the menu although they have a huge variety and someday I really ought to try that! My husband seems to have the same trouble he always orders a Gyro. We literally stare at the menu in an order the same thing every time The chicken del sole was excellent as always, and I end up taking half of it home for lunch. The next day the little cheesy bread things are wonderful too. My husband's gyro was as expected. Some of the chairs are really beat up for some reason (?) Service was pretty good and the place was getting busy when we left so it's a popular spot. Lunch $37 before tip so not an inexpensive lunch by any means. read more

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while in phoenix we ate lunch here and I must say the service was great and the food was even better.... loved the hummus trio

We usually have a good experience at this location - probably a 4-star experience overall - but our most recent visit felt like something was really "off." Service was pretty slow. The drinks and soup came out quick, but the meals took uncharacteristically long. Service was spotty and inconsistent, and only part of our meals came out together. Eventually our order of hummus came out, but without the pita. We were assured some warm pita would be out shortly, but it didn't come out. Ever. So we asked for the hummus and pita to be taken off the bill, which it was. Also, the dishes that our meals were served on seemed dirty, with crusty bits of old food still stuck on them. Not our typical experience here. Bummer. read more

Pita Jungle is our go to place for take out! We love the Mediterranean / Middle Eastern flavors. Food is also fresh and healthy and the price is right. Sometimes we dine in. If we do we prefer the outside patio as the inside is really loud. We love the Hummus trio solo or we like to order it with the seared ahi tuna bites, delicious! The trio is great bc you get regular, roasted red pepper, and cilantro hummus, a little of everything. We also order an extra pita to go with it. We love their Caramelized cauliflower with tahini, yum! I almost always order the wood fired veggie lavash wrap that comes with a Greek side salad. It's enough to split with someone or I end up having half the wrap the first day and the second half for lunch the next day. Pita Jungle's portions are large. I also like their grilled vegetable salad. My husband likes their chicken shawarma. The kids meals are great too. You pick a protein, carb, fruit, and vegetable and you can sub things out as well for other things, just not double protein. They also have a ton of gluten free options. Pita Jungle has a good happy hour with tapas and drink specials, but it's dine in only. read more

Pita Jungle - Wood Fired Veggie Lavash Wrap with Greek Side Salad & Hummus Trio with Seared Ahi Tuna take out - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Haven't been here in awhile, went this wensday ,service was good, had the chicken Philly, garlic fries, my wife had the chicken Philly salad ,the food great ,will be putting them in our dinner rotation read more

We had our office party catered from Pita jungle upon my suggestion. I love their catered food. We had ordered the hummus platter, veggie wrap, chicken wrap, lentil rice and much more! everything tasted fantastic and loved the food. Few of the items felt dry but overall for the quantity it was pretty good! read more

Pita Jungle - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This was such a disappointing experience. I have typically enjoyed pita jungle but it seems to have really gone downhill. Took my daughter for lunch and everything we preferred was cold and obviously not freshly made. My daughter's meal was pretty much completely inedible. Won't be back. read more

We've been dining at Pita Jungle for over 20 years, mainly because of the convenience, the healthier options, and the fact that they offer a dedicated gluten-free menu. My wife has celiac disease, so having a reliable place with clear GF options has always been important to us. Earlier this week, we ordered delivery. My wife chose her usual salad from the gluten-free menu. The standard version of this salad normally comes with pita crumbles, so when hers arrived without them (and without cilantro, which she had asked to omit), she assumed it was made correctly. Unfortunately, after a few bites, she realized that instead of being gluten-free, the salad actually had chopped pita bread pieces mixed throughout. For someone with celiac disease, eating gluten is not just a "preference violation" -- it's essentially being poisoned and leads to days of painful symptoms. When she called the restaurant, the manager on duty was shockingly rude and dismissive. Instead of showing any empathy or taking responsibility, she told us we had to contact the delivery service for a refund, and the only thing she could offer was to remake the salad if we drove over ourselves. We did pick it up (defeating the whole purpose of ordering delivery), and while the salad was finally made correctly, the manager again showed no concern or apology. She casually remarked that "the chef must've just thrown some pita pieces in there by mistake." That kind of mistake is unacceptable when dealing with food allergies. After this experience, we sadly won't be returning. It's deeply disappointing to be treated this way by a restaurant we've supported for decades. Mistakes happen, but the lack of care, empathy, and accountability is what ultimately drove our decision. read more

We decided to dine early at Pita Jungle. We were the second couple in there. It was nice to have the place to ourselves because the other couple was eating on the patio. We opted to sit inside. Staff were pleasant and asked us to seat ourselves. Nice atmosphere in here. After checking the menu we decided on two orders of garlic lemon grilled chicken with pine nuts and an order of spinach pesto pizza. The order arrived quickly. The chicken is a dry rub. It was good and the flavors are strong. A small amount is really enough. The pizza was absolutely delicious. The arugula on top of the pizza was a hit as was the drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Yum!! The cheerful server cleared the table after we had finished. We enjoyed the meal! Shared parking lot and Cox WiFi for subscribers. read more

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Better than average, but didn't blow me away. Portions and prices here are really solid. Food is good, this is a really solid place to go for consistency. Kids eat free on Tuesdays this summer. read more

Comfortable and relatively quiet! That's not easy to find these days. Menu has a delightful selection. Food quality is top notch and fresh. But I do have a major gripe: Falafel. This is my go-to at such restaurants and cafes. An outstanding falafel should be fresh hot out of the fryer, crispy on the outside and fuffy and tasty inside. Here at Pita Jungle, there's nothing crispy about it and is consistently served lukewarm. A shame, actually. read more

Update: Cleanliness has improved since my last visit. Our server was great Our food was really good I'll come back and order the Sam again (Mediterranean Salad, cilantro hummus w/ AhiTuna) One small critique... it smelled like a school lunchroom. I'm sure getting new mop heads will correct it. read more

Pita Jungle - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What has happened to this place? Just wondering why they have only one wait staff person working on a Saturday afternoon. Poor guy was running around like crazy. While the food was good, the service was not the best. It's not the guy's fault... it's bad management. read more

We enjoyed our two lunches here. Food was fresh and the service was on point. If you enjoy even a little Greek food, this could be your spot. The pitas are great. We will be back. read more

I came here because it was within walking distance of the Holiday Inn. I walked in and was immediately greeted by a staff member who asked if I was dining in. I opted to sit at the bar and the woman worked the bar was super nice and welcoming. She was attentive in her service of food and drinks. She offered suggestions and opinions to me as I had never been here before. I ordered the fried rice which was delicious!!! So many shrimp in the dish added to the flavor. If you have the chance to get this dish, get it!!!!! I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

Pita Jungle - Fried rice... limited time item - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Still my go-to for a quick, healthy and decently priced meal. Service is friendly. I absolutely love the rotating artwork. Oh,and the jalapeño hummus. read more

The food was fresh and very well presented. Service was great and ambiance.. it's not upscale. 3 stars: Waitstaff? One had fire engine red hair wearing thigh high cutoffs showing tattoo's on both legs, a man serving in a tank top and athletic shorts, other staff tattoos. Just cover them up while working. read more

They are consistent in food quality. I always order the pesto hummus with chicken and it's always really good. The order is usually done within 10 minutes or so depending upon how busy they are but they are always fresh and friendly to me. read more

Nice salad selection as well as hummus varieties. Good service and great location for lunch and conversations with friends.

Hidden behind an office building in a strip shopping center across Tatum Boulevard from the Desert Ridge Marketplace, Pita Jungle offers very tasty, freshly made, and reasonably priced burgers, chicken, gyros, and vegetarian platters in a very casual ambiance. Pita Jungle specializes in providing Mediterranean, Greek, and Middle Eastern cuisine that's made with fresher ingredients and more care than typical fast food but served almost as quickly and at close to the same price point. My dining companions and I recently stopped into Pita Jungle in Desert Ridge for dinner after a long day traveling to Phoenix from the east coast. Looking for a lighter option, I tried the Mediterranean Roasted Chicken sandwich, comprised of grilled chicken breast, garlic sauce, tahini, mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, and pickles served on a pita with a side of french fries. My dining companions went for a healthier selection (as usual) and had the Falafel Bowl, featuring deep fried falafel balls, tahini, tomatoes, red onions, and pickles, over a bed of mixed greens with turmeric brown rice, cabbage-kale super greens, garlic, lemon juice, and sumac. All three of us really enjoyed our tasty, freshly cooked meals. Our server, Tom, was very personable and provided good advice to help us navigate the menu on our first visit to Pita Jungle. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. Pro Tip: Pita Jungle features Happy Hour specials, including discounted adult beverages from 3pm til 6pm and discounted small plate tapas featuring with dips and sliders from 3pm til 5pm. read more

I don't know why it's taken us so long to try Pita Jungle, but we finally did & it was good. It's more Americanized Mediterranean style food & wraps, of course, but if you just have a quick taste for that, it's perfect. The servings are huge! read more

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We got takeout to bring back to our hotel. Hubby got a gyro, large hummus and pita chips. The hummus was enormous and just needed a touch of salt. The gyro was flavorful, but a bit small. The pita chips were inconsistent- some very crispy and some softer. They had an interesting spice on top, very flavorful! read more

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This taco was absolutely amazing! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly! read more

Pita Jungle - Shawarma Toum Chicken Taco - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Our pita bread had mold all over it! They must not check the quality of their food who knows what else read more

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Fun busy ambiance, chicken salad was good as well as the garlic potato dip. Love the hummus with chicken and the gluten free pita is amazing. read more

Unfortunately this is a very mixed review with very highs and very lows. I'll begin with the negative to end on the positive... We ordered delivery through UberEats and the driver was fabulous so I am not holding her accountable for any of the negatives. We ordered 2 baked felafel. They were tiny, less than a tablespoon measure and burned. See picture. We ordered tzatziki which came with one pita. It was fresh and tasty. We also ordered the bowl of gazpacho. It was not packed appropriately for takeout. The paper carton spilled over in the carrier bag. It came with one small and overcooked pita chip, and a rotted lemon wedge. None of that is quality and if we were eating in the restaurant, we certainly would have asked for the inferior food and poor quality items to be replaced. The positive is that my spouse loves the gazpacho which is a seasonal option only. read more

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The food was delicious. I had the chicken pita bowl. Lots of chicken with so many great flavors! Yummy. I also had an iced chai that hit the spot! The servers were attentive and professional. The ambiance was not great. The ceilings are high with no sound proofing and the noise level was through the roof! One baby crying was ear splitting. read more

Have been eating here for several. However, my recent experiences have been extremely disappointing. Their oven has been out of service for at least a month. Thus, menu choices have been cut in half. Additionally, the misters on the patio weren't working on my last visit. I don't know if this particular Pita Jungle is a franchise, however, it's quite obvious that the owner is not concerned with the comfort of patrons or his desire to offer the best menu items he can. Not a repeat for me. read more

Just had the most delicious dinner here on the Patio and it was OUTSTANDING, ANE MORE~!!!!!!!!! Server was just great Selina and she was first class....and very helpful. . Cant wait to return and sit on the Patio on Scottsdale.Shea read more

Pita Jungle - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Pita jungle has a lot of healthy options. My wife enjoyed the falafel and I had the shawarma bowl. We both chose the turmeric brown rice over the pitas. The food and service were excellent. The walnut baclava was different than anything I have had but also very good. The restaurant has a bar but no one was using it. They seem to be semi casual and can take small and large parties alike. My only improvements I would suggest are the bathrooms need a serious cleaning and restocking and I wished the cabbage and kale salad had more kale and less cabbage. Overall a good meal and would recommend it. read more

If I'm near a Pita Jungle it's one of my favorite places to go. The food is fresh and healthy and the menu is extensive. You will find something you like! For the hummus we asked for veggies bc I can't have gluten and they obliged, yay! Big, open seating and very bright. A Scottsdale great option for a nice and casual lunch! read more

Early dinner.. bout 5pm-ish. Not busy. We sat outside to watch the storm roll in. We were NoT ignored. Served almost immediately with drinks and our came out quick enough. I do wish my mash potatoes were hotter but they were soo good! We ordered the philly steak in pita with a side of fries & blacken Norwegian Atlantic salmon with mashed potatoes and spinach didn't disappoint! Thank you for having us. Photos below check it out read more

Pita Jungle - Outdoor seating - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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First time here, Salmon was good, my two coworkers also finished their dishes as well.

Fantastic staff! This is the place to go in between kids soccer games on Saturdays and Sundays. Call ahead so you get your team and parents in. The staff has a whole plan for soccer teams and parents to get you fed and out the door to your next game. It's a perfect spot between Reach 11 and Scottsdale sports complex Delicious Healthy menu to energize the kids and the parents. read more

Pita Jungle - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I ordered the Mediterranean Antipasto Platter for delivery. It came super fast during a busy Friday night when everything else was taking 45 plus minutes. It was soooo good! I'm vegetarian and this was one of my favorite meals. It was enough to have leftovers and get to enjoy it again the next day. I hope it stays in the menu. read more

Sorry, but found a long hair in my food. Forced to throw away the entire order. Not inclined to order again. Maybe hair nets might be a good idea. read more

At noon on Feb 22, 2024 i ordered takeaway at this locations. My wife ate a black bean burger which was good. I ordered a gyro salad. When I ate it the meat was totally disappointing. About 1/2 of it was dried out to the point of approximating crispy potato chips. The coleslaw had a sour odd taste and was soggy. I wonder if wasn't prepared a day or so earlier. We have eaten at Pita Jungle many times during our February Scottsdale trips. We have recommended it to others. Based on this experience it seems that quality control is currently lacking. 30 hours after this meal I became ill with a GI bug. Could be circumstancial, but causes one to wonder. read more

This is for the Desert Ridge location... I pretty much know the food and I noticed that the menu seems quite expanded, almost to the level of the proverbial Greek diner. Since I haven't loved their falafel in the past, I ordered the wood burned veggies (on rice) with feta. Actually qute good although the feta seemed to be all ion one congealed spot. Would have been better sprinkled around before heating, but still a decent dish. Would have given 3 stars, except for the excellent server. Sorry, I don't have his name, but he's clearly quite experienced (said 15 years). I'll go back when convenient, but not a rush. read more