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!

I'd give it a 4.5 if I could…read more Super nice guy. Fast service. Explanied the ingredients to my vegan GF. Food was good but didn't blow me away. I had the low carb plate with mixed chicken and beef which was well constructed, but the beef was a little on the tough side - had to it to again I'd go with the chicken. My GF had the falafel bowl, and the owner gave her 2-3 different dipping sauces - nice touch. She was really pleased. Yes ... I'd go again!

I love this place! Food is delicious. Would recommend to…read moreanyone, it's a little loud inside but if you're not eating there it doesn't matter. Staff is friendly. I did however have a bit a negative experience, picked up lunch couple days ago and got a chicken kabob bowl and as I bit into it noticed the chicken was undercooked. Didn't have time to go back and share with staff.

Why did I come here?…read more With a hunger for mediterranean and the worry that nearby Aria may be a bit too pricey for a quick meal, I brought my son out to The Pita Guys for some gyro or shawarma. What we found were limited options, higher than expected prices, less than helpful staff, and not the best of food. Being my first time, I had questions about the menu. The young pair behind the counter didn't seem to know what they were serving, as they kept looking at one another for guidance with little ability to give me much relevant info on anything other than what types or protein they had. Once I finally ordered, they started to taking and filling the orders of people behind me. It wasn't until a much older woman came in from the back before my own dinner started being prepared. Seriously, it was a pretty weird setup. The food was served Subway style, where they go down the line asking what you wanted added to your wrap. Shawarma meat is minced, staying warm in a tub, and scooped to order by a spoon resting in a bin of cloudy water. Not only did it feel a bit gross, but it also seemed that the bulk of the juice in the meat came from that watery spoon, as the shawarma I ate was very dry. When it came to my son's Shawarma Plate, the menu stated that it came with two sides. What they don't tell you is that the only choices on the 'sides' menu open to you are Hummus and a Salad. The much more desired sides of Falafel, Baba Ghanoush, or even kid friendly Fries, were not offered. Needless to say, my son ate his chicken and rice, but wouldn't touch his hummus. So, a Shawarma Plate and a Shawarma wrap ... dinner for two, not a ton of food, neither of us were all that impressed ... and it cost us over $40. Needless to say, with how everything tasted and what it took to get ... we won't be coming back. For the price it cost us, I think we'll stick with the far superior Aria up the street. Or, at the very least, try the Kebab Shop down the block.

I've eaten Mediterranean many times before but never like this. I walked in to the establishment…read morewith a headache and an empty stomach. We ordered the plate that feeds 3-4 people and the cooks are fast, but that doesn't mean quality is lacking. As soon as I took the first bite I felt my mouth overflow with delicious flavors. I love that this place is calm and clean. They have plenty of seating so you will be seated quickly. Overall, will be coming again 10/10

Been there twice last couple of months and the meat were smaller but with gigantic sides which I do…read morenot care about. I went there for meat and I was not satisfied. The size of kids meal meat is the same as the expensive entree meat. No thank you. Oh well, they changed. I am not going back.

While in San Marcos for an appointment, we googled the best Mediterranean restaurant around us and…read morethis place was the first on the list! Place was cozy with a few customers, dining and ordering to-go, as well as online orders on Tuesday lunchtime. I ordered the chicken and beef kofta combo plate that came with rice, pita bread, salad and hummus. I give this meal 5 especially the beef . Hubby ordered the chicken and beef wrap with fries which he gives 4 . If you leave a review you get a free drink or free dessert. Service was friendly and fast.

Mr. Shawarma Mediterranean Grill in San Marcos/Escondido absolutely deserves all 5 stars. The food…read moreis so unbelievably good it honestly felt like I'd been transported straight to the Mediterranean. Every bite had that authentic, home-cooked flavor you just can't fake. The baklava was out of this world, and the chicken shawarma I had was crazy good -- one of those dishes you keep thinking about days later. The staff here is fast, friendly, and on top of everything. My food came out quickly both times I've visited, and it was fantastic each time. Prices are very fair for the quality and portions you get. I also really appreciate that the payment machine didn't pressure me with an automatic tip screen -- in today's world that's so refreshing. I was more than happy to tip in cash into the jar because they genuinely earned it. This was my second trip back, and honestly I would've written a 5-star review the first time if I'd had my phone on me. I'll definitely keep coming back -- this place is a gem.

We shared a combo player with gyros & grilled chicken that was served work grilled veggies, rice,…read moreGreek salad & tzatski sauce & pita. It was all delicious!

The staff is very nice, the service is good, but the food was the reason for 3 stars instead of 4…read morestars. The location is north Vista, in a small strip mall, with horrible parking and a designed flawed driveway. The ambiance is ok, it is clean and nice. We ordered a mix of things. The hummus was good. The chicken pita sandwich and fries were very soggy when I got home to eat them. The pita was falling apart, the chicken was good, but the sandwich had ingredients that are not normally on the chicken pita's at other places. The sandwich was ok, and maybe if I try it at the restaurant, fresh it would be better. The salad with chicken was ok, but the chicken was overdone. The gyro, rice, pita plate was ok. The baklava seemed to be a little burnt on the bottom but it had a good flavor. Maybe it was just a bad night for the food that we got or it sat too long steaming in the to go containers. We picked it because of all the good reviews and high rating. I posted some pics for you to check out.

The good: The delivery was quick compared to other…read morebusinesses in the area. I got the gyro plate, pita chips, fries, and and a gyro wrap. I liked the texture of the meat and the white sauce on the side was delicious. The prices were fair and the portions were large. The bad: The wrap was very messy with lots of wilted salad that was fallen/wrapped outside of the paper. The meat was salty. The fries were soggy. The pita chips were oily and overcooked without being crispy. The rice in the plate was also clumped. The interesting: Their website lists their food as Mexican though it definitely isn't.

I'm so disappointed Pita King has closed! I've been going here for over 10 years. The food was…read moreawesome and the portions were huge. The owner (Alfredo), was such a good guy, he meant well, but tried to do everything himself. He took the orders(in person and via phone), cooked the food, packaged the food and gave you your order, then repeated. He never had help unless his teenage son was there. This might have hurt the business in the long run. There are other Gyro places around, but I promise you none of them will give you the same food and portion sizes at the cost as Pita King did. PITA KING, You will be missed!!

First time trying cava and this was actually a really lovely healthy option for lunch…read more It's going to tell you I love you to build your own world and give you an unlimited amount of vegetable toppings to add without any extra charge. Three sauces is also quite abundant and we went all out and made something with tzatziki roasted red pepper hummus and the eggplant sauce. Also got the spicy harissa chicken and the date vinaigrette. Overall, it was really delicious big bowl where all the flavors went well together. The sweet spicy Vibe was absolutely perfect. Got the super greens mix and the romaine mix for the bottom so didn't even need the pita crisps on the top for crunch. Overall a good bowl.

Tried the new protein - Salmon was dry and fishy - need again. Couldn't hear the young man behind…read morethe window - he was literally mumbling, had to ask him to repeat a few times. Cashier looked like she was forced to come to work today. Steak pita was good but was extra. Overall, $55 for 3 meals and lousy service. Not sure how long they'll stay in business.

Stopped by for dinner Monday evening. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. The restaurant was very…read moreclean. They had music playing in the background and love that they have pictures of the menu items so you know exactly what you're getting. I ordered the chicken shawarma plate and it was so good! I will definitely be back to try other plate options. Overall everything was great from service to food!

Got the Olympian Salad and the chicken plate to share with my mom and both were delicious! I would…read morelove to come back for the Olympian salad. Perfect portion, meats flavorful and was nicely chopped and easy to eat. Service was nice, clean establishment and a decent amount of seating.