First off, that sign on their window that says Daily Specials is a lie. We asked about it and they said they had none for the day we came in. So the daily special is only on weekdays which means they need to change their false advertisement. I wanted to get a 3 meat plate (that item is listed on their website but not on their actual menu). They did not have falafels which sucked. This is one of those places where you need to call in advance to make sure they have their items in stock. The best part about my meal was that it came with a lot of food; which is what I'd expect for a $28.64 meal. It came with rice, hummus, salad, and bunch of fries. Unfortunately, the best parts of the meal were the rice and gyros. The two beef options weren't that great. Although the platter constituted two separate meals for me, it just wasn't fantastic at all. Floors weren't properly cleaned either. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty the food was. Lamb kabobs cooked nicely. Not chewey or overcooked. It was flavorful, but I am a bit suspicious that I got beef kabobs instead of lamb. Lamb has a distinct flavor and this did not taste like lamb. More like beef. My family thought it was beef as well. Rice and sauces were good. I recommend and would come back, but I'll need to make sure next time it's lamb before I leave. And if it is lamb, i probably won't order it again because it tasted just like beef. read more

I'm surprised this place doesn't get 5 stars because the portions are awesome -I always have almost 2-3 portions every single time I order of extra food. The food is incredibly delicious and I never had an issue with my online order. I order almost every week or every other week because I really enjoy the food so much and order from here because I know I won't be disappointed. read more

This is a tiny restaurant with about 4 tables and more on a patio. Don't be put off by the lack of ambiance. The food is skillfully and quickly prepared. The hummus is among the best I have ever eaten-creamy and flavorful. The delicious gyros sandwich/plate are served with generous portions. Also, there are hamburgers and cheese steaks, etc. I have not sampled because the gyros are so good, I always ordered them. A great take-out place. read more

Seriously confused how this place has so many "good reviews" like are the owners/family members posting them? First let's start with the cheese sticks, now I may be the jerk for thinking that cheese sticks were fried. Definitely microwave. Not crispy and the cheese was barely warm. Barley could get the cheese apart from the bite. Now I would whole heartedly like to assume that maybe they ran out of their normal cheese sticks and had to run to grocery store and buy some quickly. However, when you get to the gyro... how do you have extremely dry meat and yet the pita is dripping with grease? Barely any tzatziki sauce so I cannot give a review on this. Honestly it just seemed like everything was from the grocery store.... Now for people who are saying it is clean... every table was dirty and the floors... what?! There is no way that was something that happened over the past month from some of the reviews. Disappointing at best. Including the soda machine. As someone who loves Mediterranean food and has just moved to the area, this was such a let down from all of the amazing reviews. Service was fast and friendly literally the only good thing. read more

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The food is good, tasty, and flavorful. Soup comes out hot. The service and ambiance...not so much. A friend and I came to dine on a Monday evening. We ordered and they were accommodating when I asked for a modification. We indicated we were dining in but the food took a long time and came out in to go packing. Then they forgot my soup until much later. Maybe I came on the wrong day. I got the sense that this place does better with to go/take out rather than dining in. The tables were plain and had nothing on them. More napkins would've been nice. You have to ask for a key to use the restroom. The main menu is hidden behind the register so it wasn't visible when I walked in. This place seems great for locals nearby but for me, I'd give this place a pass and go somewhere else. read more

Shako Mako Grill - Lentil soup - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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Visited for early lunch on July 30, 2025. My wife ordered the chicken shawarma plate which was absolutely delicious. I ordered the gyro and an order of falafel. The gyro was generously adorned with meat and very tasty. The falafel was some of the best I have ever had. It had a seasoning I have never tasted in other falafel I have had elsewhere. The lady who took our order was fantastic. Very friendly and genuinely cared if we liked our food. Her son was in the dining room and he was a very nice young man. He was starting school the next day. They allow dogs on the patio, so when the weather cools down, we will be taking our little Oliver with us. A great place for Mediterranean food. read more

Food is usually good but tonight it's like they ran outta chicken I got 2 pieces of chx in my wrap !for 14 bucks id expect to get full! All I got was lettuce! Let's do better ! read more

Great place for a gyro. This was an impromptu stop and I am very happy I made the decision to stop by. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly, the prices are reasonable, and the food is really good. On this visit I had the Gyro and fries and both were very good. The gyro was packed with meat, no skimping here and the fries are real potatoes, not frozen. That alone wins me over. Reasonable prices and good food, I'll be back read more

It's a great place for a gyro and other Mediterranean delights. They also have smashburgers, Philly cheesesteaks , and wings. They have daily specials try the Shako Mako combo, a combination of gyros and chicken kabobs for $10.99 Mon-Fri 1pm to 5pm. read more

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Hands down the best rice bowl I've had haha! It was pretty good , I loved the tiki sauce. I'm sure it's called that but the chicken was grilled perfectly. I got the chicken kabob bowl read more

Shako Mako Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Local mom & pop shop-check their schedule to make sure their open. Good portion sizes for the price & friendly service. read more

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Went there for dinner and the person taking our order did not know the flavors of hummus without looking at the menu, and had a hard time understanding us. While waiting for food asked for the code for the restroom and it didn't work but the knob fell off. Brought the food home because it was too clod to in the dining area. The food over all was good. read more

Traveled from Hawaii for a conference and had an amazing meal. Owner was beyond welcoming/friendly. First review on yelp. Highly recommend. read more

Shako Mako Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Impressive! I tried the Gyro plate a few weeks ago and it was the best I've ever had. I thought maybe I was hungry and wanted to try a second time, so I did today and let me tell you that this is truly the best Gyro, the best rice, the best hummus, even the side salad (all included in the plate by the way) was absolutely delicious. Their garlic and tzatziki sauce was the cherry on top. If you've never had the Arabic pita bread before, you are missing out and need to get yourself one from here now along with some baklava for dessert, homemade deliciousness!! read more

Unassuming Mediterranean restaurant located in shopping center. Menu board above the register. That menus has more traditional items. Additional menu items are posted on the window next to the drink refrigerator. These are mostly sandwiches, burgers and sides. Specials may be seen from the front window as guests approach. Portions on the gyro plate are large. Flavorful rice was topped with gyro meat. Meat was not dried out. Another compartment had a small salad. Vegetables in the salad were fresh. Pita bread was lovely. Bread was pillow soft inside with a bit of a chew. Taziki had a slight tang to it. Hummus was the only part of the plate I did not particularly care for. It was more chunky than I prefer. My husband had the chicken shawarma pita. Chicken and vegetables were wrapped in a pita. Chicken was well seasoned and tender. Vegetables were fresh. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. Inside has a large TV. At the time of our visit, sports were on the TV. I like that the outdoor seating is along the side of the building. It feels less like being in a strip mall. read more

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It would have been good but they added too much oil in my wrap and they use flour tortillas which I threw away as well as most of the food but some people may like that. read more

I was brought here a few weeks ago for what I was told was "hands down the best gyro in the Valley". I went with it and ordered a gyro. I've got to admit, the flavor, the fact that it was lamb, even the lady who worked there all made it an even more stellar experience. The gyro was the best I'd had to date in the valley. Fast forward to just the other day, I wanted another one. We were heading out that way anyhow... I went away from what I had previously had from them and decided to order the falafel. The person who recommended, also steered away from their usual and went with the Shawarma. Unfortunately, we both tasted that the gyro is the go to for us here. My falafel wasn't awful, but it didn't wow me the same way the gyro did. The falafel balls were huge, making it challenging to eat but rather than pickles (which I find traditional "for me") it had cucumber and I just felt it didn't marry it all very well together. I will definitely head back for another gyro, though, I'll stick to those from now on, for me personally. read more

Shako Mako Grill - Falafel sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I have been going to Shako Mako for a few years now. I'd always enjoyed their salad, hummas and kabobs. I hadn't been in a few months. I ordered a chicken kabob plate only to discover the quality of chicken was terrible. What used to be moist chunks of chicken was now the cheaper gelatinous chicken chunks. Pretty the eye but not tasty in the least. I'll need to look for another place in the vicinity for next time. read more

My husband and I found this place by accident. We had moved into the area a few years back and this hidden gem is always a delicious meal every time we've come and got our to go order. I can't complain and I can't praise them enough for their food, service and hospitality. It's a tiny place, but it has loads of flavor in regard to Greek food! Awesome specials and a points system. Clean inside and a clean bathroom to boot! Would recommend 10/10! read more

Excellent food in a tucked away spot next to a pizza place. I recommend trying this food out. Outside seating area needs a little upgrade. Inside seating is available too. They serve beer, soft drinks and water. I found them on Groupon. I am glad I decided to try them out. Great lunch for a reasonable price. read more

Shako Mako Grill - Mediterranean Food - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

We ordered the Gyro platter and a large portion of BABA GANOUJ. I love baba but thus was highly disappointing. The eggplant is supposed to be pureed and it had large chunks throughout. Additionally I found a WHOLE LARGE GARLIC CLOVE JUST SITTING IN THE BABA. That shouldnt happen. I needs to be blended better! The rest of the plate was delicious as always. read more

Shako Mako Grill - Entire large garlic clove in the BABA GANOUJ - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Tasty little place! Small and the decor isn't much but the food was fresh and delicious. They were friendly and fast. We're coming back!

Best gyros I've ever had! Has the best tzatziki sauce on the planet! Made fresh to order! If you're looking for the best gyros in town, this is your spot! read more

Passing thru Phoenix decided to stop for some Mediterranean food. Came to Shako Mako and had the chicken philly gyro, did not disappoint! Food was very fresh and owners were very friendly. Next time im in town will definitely explore the menu more read more

This place seems to be very promising. Good menu , large quantity of food , nice presentation of plate and quick service. But my bad luck that my mutton was not cooked properly. Taste was good though. I would have easily rated 4/5 but due to raw taste in mutton , I had to go for 3/5. read more

This spot is so good! Avoid lunch hour because it gets very busy. We go often for the fries, they are delicious.

Always good and fresh. My favorite is the chicken shawarma sandwich (on a pita) I've tried the same thing at other place and it's not nearly as good. The downside is it takes a good 20 min to get your food read more

SHAKO MAKO GRILL. I LUV U GUYS. If u are looking 4 lunch or dinner, do yourself a favor and cash out at SHAKO MAKO GRILL! I'm a simple man, the Chicken Gyro & Chicken Kabob Sandwich's are my go to. The SHAKO team also make great phillys. Wide range of Mediterranean food as well. Great Menu That keeps me coming back. read more

That was the BEST chicken pita sandwich I've ever had! I ordered the chicken shish kabob sandwich and the chicken was to die for! Big chunks of juicy grilled chicken with lettuce, onions and tomatoes wrapped in pita bread. I got garlic sauce and tzatziki on the side. It was my first time trying this place - it's a deceiving little hole in the wall type place with only a few tables but I see lots of takeout from here in the future! read more

Nothing was fresh. Everything tasted old, tough, dry, and stale. Would not recommend or order again. read more

Shako Mako Grill - Nothing was fresh. Everything was tough and hard, even the fries. Would not order again. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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I LOVE their food. Everytime I get the steak plate, it's so juicy and tender. Cooked to perfection. The plates is large enough I can make 2-3 meals. The rice and salad are so fresh, I've only ordered them via door dash and the food arrives so fresh every time. I would recommend this place to anyone that is a fan of Greek food. read more

I've tried quite a few things off the menu and have yet to be disappointed. First things that come to mind are the gyro, hummus, chicken kabob & philly chicken sandwich. Flavor is always spot on and portion size is always on the larger side. (Works for me since I myself am on the larger side). There is always some kind of daily special going on, which is a plus. Service is quick enough for me. I've stopped by for lunch, on busy nights, and once right before closing. Always a friendly smile & never wait too long for my food. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and I will obviously be back to try out more menu items. read more

Shako Mako Grill - Options... - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Great tasting food but customer service could be better. They can be kind of rude. My first time I ordered off Yelp and my food wasn't ready when I went to pick up. It was weird because after I spent 10 minutes searching my phone for the confirmation email to prove I ordered there, they all of a sudden had my order and were able to tell me what was on it. I had to wait an extra 30 minutes for food I ordered 20 minutes PRIOR but it only takes about 15 minutes to make. I was annoyed to say the least but, I patiently waited since it was late and I was starving. I ended up being the last customer there. The whole thing was weird and felt slightly discriminatory. Thank baby Jesus their food made my taste buds jump because I was prepared not to go back after that inconvenient and awkward experience. Now when we order I send my partner to get the food. Needless to say, the convenience (5 minutes away, cheap, and open late) is what keeps me going back. read more

specifically asked for no raw onions on 2 of my 3 orders and spent over $60 just to have to go thru this picking bs what's the point in having a Note section at the end of each individual plate if it's not going to be adhered to also my gyro is nothing but meat tomatoes & a couple raw onions here n there. I don't care who you are no one can afford to pay that much for a few things & not even get it the way you paid for it to be prepared I live in 2022 & won't be ordering from here again smh no one takes pride in their food preparation anymore yet the consumer is expected to pay for it anyway read more

Shako Mako Grill - The driest gyro in history - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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Work next door and WE (several people) agree to eat here at least a couple times a week. The people here are inviting, food is fresh, and the place is always clean and tidy. Always a hit always satisfying will always be coming back read more

Very slow you can go in and be the only customer and order a kabob and expect to wait a hour

Food was made pretty quickly. I ordered the chicken shawarma combo. The sandwich is a good size and has a good portion of tender delicious chicken. Fries were perfectly crispy. read more

Shako Mako Grill - Chicken shawarma and fries. Chicken was tender and fries were perfect with a side of ranch. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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The food is good but the portion has shrunken. Just like other places they also increased their price, which is understandable. I usually get their daily special but it's a hit or miss depending on which day. I rather go here than the surrounding restaurants, since they do offer healthier options. I have been coming here for years and don't plan on stopping. Give this place a try if you're in the area. read more

Mediterranean food is already amazing. First time I tried Shako Mako. The portion, taste and quality was top notch. Doing that again.