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The Green Olive Escondido

4.5 (11 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Gyro plate you choose your sides
Bonnie F.

Escondido lately has several Middle Eastern places popping up. This one is the latest its only been open a few weeks. We ordered delivery to try ir out. On first notice the portions are a good size. I ordered the Kofta plate and only ate half of it. My husband got the Gyro plate. My Kofta was very dense, good but a bit dry and could have used a bit more seasoning. I did the 1/2 potstoes and rice with. The were in a lemony sauce and very good. I also got the side Fattouche salad that was supposed to have pieces of pita in it, which it did not. But it was fresh and crunchy tomatoe, cucumber and onion. I also had the Babaganoush with it. The gyro was very good, though hubby ordered the Babaganoush but got hummos. That was ok as we shared each other's. The dipping sauces were excellent, garlic sauce, tzatziki, and a lemony green sauce. Itcwas nice as you could choose your sides. Some are upcharges. The side of falafel was ok but I like the insides softer. The place had a good menu and would definetly like to try some other items.

Amazing food and service. The portions are big and the staff is very friendly.

The food was amazing and the staff very friendly. The ambiance is great too. It's worth the drive to Escondido.

Chicken shawarma

Amazing and authentic middle eastern food. Great prices and family-owned. Expect amazing service and even better flavor

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21 days ago

Large portions, free samples...yummy! Very clean place with great, friendly customer service. We'll be back again.

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The food was very good very large portions. Definitely two people can share a plate.the staff very courteous and friendly and good service

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Delish! Big portions, made with love. Customer service is on point! Enough that we brought leftovers home for dinner.

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Pita's Mediterranean Grill - Chicken Kebab Plate

Pita's Mediterranean Grill

4.0(552 reviews)
3.6 mi
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By far one of the best Mediterranean in the area. Family owned businesses located within a shopping…read morecomplex in San Marcos, the restaurant is always clean and welcoming. I've come here for years and realized I never left them a review. Red, who runs the restaurant is always personable and courteous. I love the chicken shawarma plate and everything I've tried has always been moist and full of flavor. Be sure to ask for the orange sauce...you won't regret it! I'll be back soon Red and team.

Pita's Mediterranean Grill is seriously one of my favorite spots in San Marcos. I've been coming…read morehere since I was a kid, and it's been consistently good for as long as I can remember. They've been open over 20 years and it definitely shows. Today I got the falafel plate, chicken kebab plate, and chicken shawarma plate, and everything was so good. Super flavorful, very authentic, and really affordable. I'm on a health journey right now and this place is perfect. Fresh food that actually fills you up and makes you feel good. Service is always on point. The owner is usually there working, and all the employees are incredibly sweet and welcoming. They're also really quick, so you're never waiting forever for your food. I've had their rice pudding and baklava before too and both are great dessert options if you still have room. If you're looking for solid Mediterranean food with great service and fair prices, this place is a must. Can't wait to come back!

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4.4(622 reviews)
11.5 mi
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Amazing food, great service. Their chicken lemon soup is delicious! I usually order the chicken…read morekabob plate and it's very flavorful. More than enough food. If the weather is nice, I recommend sitting outside. Shaks is a solid choice in downtown Vista. You can't go wrong.

I am surprised for the large number of times I have been to Shaks, I missed writing a review…read more Unfortunately this time my review is based on the poor service. The food is excellent. We arrived towards 7:45pm and were seated but not attended to because our server was too busy serving the table next to us because it was the servers mom dinning. As we waited, the server did not bother acknowledging us. After 10mins the server came back and asked us for drinks and then zipped off to attend the mother's table. Finally the server came back and gave us the drinks and before leaving again she said we'll give you time to select your food choices. We said no, we have been waiting for you and do not need another minute to order. We had to keep flagging the server down and eventually asked other help for assistance. The last straw was the server came back and asked do you need more pita bread, we said we never received any and yes, we would like some. Well, the server never came back with any pita. Nor did the server remember. There are just some servers that are not focused. You can tell the server is standing in front of you but not looking at you in an attentive manner. Somehow this server was looking past us, we are asking for things but the server did not compute in the brain.

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