There's really not much I can say that hasn't been said already about this famous lady and as an Astoria staple for so many years. She is super warm and friendly; did I mention everything she serves is of the utmost quality. There is a reason why so many people travel far and wide just to meet this lady to sample all her creations. read more

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I'm so glad I got to experience Souvlaki Lady through an Astoria food crawl! The pork souvlaki meat was so tender and juicy and the rice and pita were also delectable. I definitely will be back! read more

Souvlaki Lady - Pork souvlaki with rice and pita - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Ordered: Chicken Souvlaki Stick (~$4) Souvlaki Lady with Chicken (~$9): chicken souvlaki, lettuce, tomato, onions, souvlaki lady sauce Aya's take: Am I even from Astoria if I've never tried Souvlaki Lady? The Chicken Souvlaki was so juicy, tender, and well-seasoned - in stick form & pita form. It's so simply seasoned with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano but the way they cook it makes all the difference. I got the Souvlaki Lady with Chicken which is loaded with toppings! The souvlaki lady sauce was almost like a Russian dressing, it was super filling, and the pita was soft. I originally had asked for fries in it but she was having issues with getting the fryer on; because of that, she loaded up my sandwich even more than usual and apologized for it. I'll just have to come back again. Great way to get your protein in on a budget. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been meaning to visit the Souvlaki Lady for years, but never found the time as she is all the way up in Astoria, just a block away from the Astoria-Ditmars (N) station. As luck would have it, I finally made time to embark on the trek, and I was so blown away by how delicious her souvlaki was that I opted to return a few days later, just in time for her Monday soup special, avgolemeno ($4 for small). It was spectacular-- bright and zesty with some chicken and rice thrown in for a fantastic cure for the Monday blues. A lot of the customers waiting in line seem to be regulars, but if you are a beginner like I am, I would definitely recommend the Souvlaki Lady ($9) with your choice of pork or chicken. Both are great options, all juicy and well-marinated and grilled to perfection. However, the Souvlaki Lady sauce is non-negotiable-- it's sweet, tangy, creamy, with a hint of spice that really pulls everything together. The souvlaki comes wrapped in a grilled pita, along with lettuce, tomatoes, and the sweetest sliced onions. I find it a little messy to eat so I would definitely recommend sitting down to enjoy it. read more

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The women here are so kind and attentive even when in the middle of a lunch rush. We've tried the gyro from here and we personally enjoyed the pork better. Food comes out steaming hot and fresh. We definitely wanna try more dishes from here if we're ever in Astoria! read more

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Cute little food truck in a very busy area, and with so many options around I'm glad I chose to stop here. There's no seating (as expected with a truck), but the food makes up for it. The ladies running it are super nice, and even though there's usually a small line, it moves quickly. They're clearly popular -- while I was waiting, I noticed a lot of Greek people coming by, which is always a great sign of authenticity. Definitely worth a stop if you're craving some fresh and tasty Greek street food! Definitely try their gyro! read more

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Really good and affordable food. With the pita, we can choose either pork or chicken for the protein. We go with pork, and the meat is well-seasoned and is not dry. The souvlaki sauce is very tasty. The structure makes it a little hard to eat. Definitely will come back to try other stuff on the menu whenever I'm in the area (probably won't happen any time soon lol). read more

Souvlaki Lady - Pork souvlaki lady - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

Not sure how I have forgotten all these years to give the Souvlaki Lady her flowers, but her cart is one that every person in the area should try at least once. The seasoning is right and the Tzatziki sauce is very good. The cart is clean and strategically placed near the corner. The prices are right. They have pork, but they have other options as well. As things change in the area, it is nice to know this hasn't. read more

I live in Suffolk County Long Island. I saw her on a Facebook post and decided to check her out. 60 miles from Astoria I was willing to take the drive and it was well worth it. For years I was going to a different food truck in Astoria for my souvlaki and after coming here..I realized I have been going to the wrong place for my souvlaki. I wish I was aware of the fact that she was here years ago.....Oh well, I know now. read more

I stopped by here the other day. I ordered Pork Souvlaki platter. This stand is definitely now one of my favorite Pork Souvlakis in New York. It was tender, juicy, had very good seasoning. You could taste the Greek Oregano on the Souvlaki and homemade Tzaziki sauce. The Tzaziki sauce had a good creamy texture from the Greek Yogurt, she added good seasoning in it also. The lady that runs the cart is Incredibly nice and friendly. I really love supporting small businesses like hers. It's the people that put their livelyhood on the line in order to follow their dreams of a better life which makes New York one of the best places. read more

Delicious! I tried all 3 skewers and definitely my favorite was the pork. Very flavorful and juicy. Will b back for sure! read more

Souvlaki Lady - Platter with gyro, pork and chicken - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Super juicy delicious and speedy. What else do you want !!! All the essentials....... Had the yummy chicken kebab

Look, I applaud folks for being entrepreneurs. It seems Souvlaki Lady offers a great product, at a good price, hence her popularity. And I love NYC's 'food carts'. However. There is just no way she cannot be aware of the street congestion in the immediate area (right by the corner of a busy intersection), and which many of her own customers create. I have observed many a driver pull up, idle over the Crosswalk... idle in a lane of traffic...park in an illegal spot...and then get out and wait in line for some souvlaki. And when cars DO idle/park over a crosswalk, it's typically because they couldn't pull up any further, because there was a car in front of them. These drivers then must BACK OUT, even further BEYOND the crosswalk, greatly endangering pedestrians whom they gave NO CHOICE but to walk out into traffic, because the particular driver completely blocked the crosswalk. We all know that many NYC drivers are extremely entitled and will park/idle wherever they damn please. But maybe Souvlaki Lady should consider moving a bit more up the block... away from the corner? This way, there wouldn't be so many vehicles idling right by a CORNER, and impeding other vehicles from turning onto 33rd Street. That particular corner is typically complete chaos, between the essential delivery trucks (businesses Have to be able to get their deliveries), and the non-essential, driving customers of Souvlaki Lady (not to mention Lefkos, another business, directly across the street, whose customers are well-known, for parking/idling illegally). It is utterly perverted, to think that so many NYC drivers think nothing of creating congestion and dangerous street conditions, all to get some food from a food truck? read more

Solid meal but can leave you wanting more if you only get a souvlaki platter and don't double the meat. Souvlaki lady is always fast and she is always friendly. Whether you get it delivered to you or pick it up from the cart, you can never really go wrong with chicken, rice, and a flavorful sauce. read more

Delicious and fresh! Simple and well-done. The halloumi is grilled fresh with the perfect char on it. Souvlaki Lady sauce has a wonderful tang to it, slightly sweet. All the vegetables are fresh. Always perfect service. read more

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These had to be the best pork shish kebabs I have ever had hands down. And the price point was great. read more

Souvlaki Lady - Pork on a stick, $4 each - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

I was starving on my way to the hair salon in Astoria. I look around and there are just too many food options. I can't make up my mind and decide to go in my car and go on Yelp. When suddenly in front of my eyes is the Souvlaki Lady (and I'm assuming her husband, buddy, partner) making some delicious chicken on a stick. Checked out the reviews and it was a sign from the universe. When you have so many restaurants around and you just can't make up your mind, just get food from a food stand/truck! No lines, no wait and yummy food. I ordered two hot dogs from here and they were so good and so cheap. My sister got the chicken on a stick with just lemons and salt and the chicken was perfect! It comes with some bread too. So fast, so cheap, so convenient! Will be back to try more things! read more

Souvlaki Lady - Cheap food - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

The best souvlaki in Astoria! Nice people, fast service, great prices! Most importantly - amazing food! read more

They are hard to find on Ditmars Blvd, but are one of the best souvlaki spots in Astoria offering reasonably priced food. I came here last Friday and ordered the Souvlaki lady special with pork. They were out of lamb. Absolutely delicious. I will be back read more

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Souvlaki Lady Officially Changed The Name of The Street, Ditmars, to DIPMARS. The only street cart in NYC to dip your Souvlaki in a basin of beautiful greek marinades. read more

Souvlaki Lady - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

I've walked past this not so hidden gem at least a couple of hundred times and I always told myself I would stop by. Well today was the day. Cold, tired, hungover and hungry I was out doing some errands and really wasn't in any mood to cook. I walked up and wasted zero time in choosing what I would eventually call an impressive display of gluttony.. Pork platter with rice and hot sauce, sure there was the pork or chicken on a stick with bread, but nope I was waaaaaay too hungry for a quick snack, this having been my first time I knew exactly what to get and was I glad I did. The staff on hand were incredibly gracious after I mentioned I walked by and finally dove in and even offered to add all the condiments themselves. If your just walking by or if your like me, hungover and lazy, stop by and treat yourself to some of the best street food Astoria Queens has to offer. Oh yeah $7 but I usually tip so $8. Enjoy! read more

Souvlaki Lady - Pork platter with hot sauce.... - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

If your looking for a quick delicious bite to eat I highly recommend trying the souvlaki lady. She has been there for years and really knows what she's doing when it comes to grilling quality meat. I love her Greek salads and you can't go wrong with her pork, chicken or grilled shrimp skewers. read more

Souvlaki Lady AKA "Elpida" is one of only two street carts I trust. The other one is Souvlaki King. I prefer chicken from Elpida. Her fries are way better than Souvlaki King's also. She always remembers my order. And I've never witnessed her being anything but kind and patient with her customers. read more

She's an astoria staple. I come at least once a week and get chicken or pork sticks with a small green salad. Food is always on point.

Absolutely delicious!!! Best in business!! Worth a detour! Must stop by if your in Astoria read more

Souvlaki Lady - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

The souvlaki lady is like when your mom is making your favorite meal. Everything is super clean, she takes her time in putting everything together for you and when you eat it is pure love! I had the chicken souvlaki and it was so good! The person who makes your food is very important because you're eating their energy. The souvlaki lady has loving mommy energy. She's such a sweet lady and she makes amazing souvlaki. Don't miss out on this experience! read more

Not as good as people have reported , the chicken on stick was dry and over salted. Mostly white meat . Low cost but nothing to write home about. Eater.ny needs to up their game this is another one of theirs raving reviews that are sub par . Notable the fried chicken in NY review. read more

Souvlaki Lady - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

The lady is a beautiful lady. I love her to death but I don't like the lady that's working for her. She denied that I gave her $20. I told her to look around and she says there is no 20 I said I put it right on the top there didn't fly around because I saw it. I was looking for it, so there is no way that it would fly. She just took the money and was charging me more and then I just walked away and I said I'm never going there again when they when she's there I have to make sure that the souvlaki lady is only the one working there or maybe the man but that other lady I don't truster and I'm sorry I have I'm not gonna be able to buy until she's gone read more

Doesn't look like much when you walk past, but my God, stopped by here today on a whim and made my day. For $3, I got the absolute most delicious souvlaki I've ever had. There's a nice woman, who I assume must be the Souvlaki Lady, that made my food. Can't wait to go back, I already want more. read more

The food was served with a smile. The pork souvlaki was moist and tasty. Not sure what was in the sauce was but I know it was delicious.

Food was donated from this restaurant through an organization called 9hugs to department in the hospital I work at. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the lamb with rice and they gave salad on the side which was very tasty. The lamb was flavorful and cooked really well and the rice pretty much melts in your mouth, great combination. I usually love all my food drenched in sauce but this food was amazing even without, which is extremely rare. I cannot wait to visit this place on my own and try other things on the menu. read more

Souvlaki Lady - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Julie/Julia I call her the souvlaki lady of Astoria and she has the best souvlaki or skewers around. I grew up in queens and i've had my share of vendor cart food... but peeps come from all around for this Lady's meats.... She's located on 33rd street right of Ditmars Blvd in Astoria. She's there during the day time and you'll know cause there's usually a crowd. i enjoy both the beef and chicken. I usually end up going for the chicken. The souvlaki is.... wait for it.... "Legendaryyyyyy" It's almost like an art form the way she smoothly dips the meat in what i guess is some kinda of butter sauce... Slaps that chicken on a nice warm pita and tops it off with some lettuce, tomatoes, (hold the onions for me) and of course white sauce... oh don't forget the hot sauce.... it cost I think $4bucks or less and it is one of the best quickie meals you'll ever have. First time i had it... I drove off eating one and made a u turn and got another... Since I don't live in the hood. I will now get one and eat it right away and another to go so I can pop it in the microwave or toaster oven later... And yes .. still almost as good.... On those days that i'm trying to slim down and avoid carbs... I'll go get 2 -3 skewers of the chicken.. Again dipped in the butter like sauce and sprinkled with salt and pepper... The meat just starts to sing in your mouth... I will travel far just to get their offerings... When they're not there, I sadly have to walk across the street to get a gyro...... read more

Souvlaki Lady - Greek Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Live across the street from her for the past few months and finally tried a skewer yesterday. Was freaking AWESOME! Can't wait to go back. read more

Came by for Saturday lunch. Ordered both the chicken platter($6.00) and the pork platter ($6.00). Each one comes with a pita, rice, a single meat kebab, and a small salad topped with tzatziki sauce and what seemed to be some kind of lemon-vinegar mixture. Opening up the platter, I wished there was a bit more meat. There was a lot of rice and a decent amount of salad but just not enough meat. If only they'd offer an extra skewer for a dollar or two more or something! The salad was really good and I love the tzatziki which was just creamy enough. Next time, I'll try to gyro in hopes of feeling like I got a better experience with the proteins. read more

Souvlaki lady is such a sweet heart. I love her "pita creations". I usually get the "Thessaloniki" and it totally hits the spot. Add a can of Pepsi and you got yourself one heck of a meal. read more

Pork souvlaki in pita was no joke. The pork was tender and not at all dried out. Hot sauce brought it all together. Inexpensive, filling, and perfect for a meal at the nearby park or for the walk back to the N. She seems to have a group of loyal customers, but even with a crowd, the line moves quickly. This is what "fast food" should be! read more

This is my first time trying this. I was not disappointed at all ! The chicken was very well seasoned and the meat was really tender. Also, a big plus is that the food is not heavy so it does not leave a disgusting feeling after it has been consumed. Price is relatively cheap and you get a good portion of food Highly recommend this place ! read more

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A great spot to stop for a snack and a little light conversation with Lady S herself. While the pork and chicken are both good, the real star is the grilled greek sausage whose name escapes me. It's kind of like kofte but more sausage-y if that makes any sense. read more

I actually didn't know anything about this place when I tried it today. What a wonderful surprise. Prices were great. And the taste was even better. I will DEFINITELY return. One of the better souvlaki I've had! read more

I have been in the area checking out apts and I noticed this unusually busy street vendor(for Astoria). The person in front of me ordered two of each - I did not even know what the options were at this point. While I was annoyed that I had not slid in in front of the two of each lady, I could tell the chicken souvlaki would be worth the wait. A few minutes later I was enjoying a fresh off the grill sandwich. Very tasty and filling - with white sauce and hot sauce. Very tasty. read more