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    El Greco Grill

    4.3 (457 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean

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    Chicken Gyro Bowl $14.95 Chicken gyro on a bed of rice with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions, feta cheese, & El Greco sauce
    Steven C.

    Food: I must have gotten lunch at a bad time because the chicken was unfortunately dry. Had to mix it very well with everything else & the sauce.. it was still a little dry. Good portion size for the price and you can't go wrong with healthy Greek food. Ambiance: Friendly staff and very clean inside. Welcoming establishment. I'll be back again but will try something different. Parking: plenty of parking even if you need to grab and good or have a quick eat.

    Sammy G.

    The food has gotten better here because the owner Tim has been cooking himself lately. I tried his pork skewer dish with salad and rice and it was so good. The quality has definitely gone up since last time i visited here. Also Tim is a real nice guy. He is very respectful to the point where you think you are in Greek. I really appreciate his great customer service the the standard he has on his cooking. I really recommend this place. The environment is very clean. Definitely recommend trying this place now that Tim is Cooking himself.

    Emily W.

    I get why this spot has great reviews! Employees were friendly and food was made to order. I went with the pork gyro pita ($12.95) and made it a combo (fries and soda +$4.95) and I'm glad I did! The pork in the gyro was crispy and charred on the outside, and tender on the inside. The tzatziki sauce in the gyro went so well with the ingredients. Fries were solid as well. Overall good value for the combo meal - super filling and delicious :) Plenty of seating inside and about 5 tables outside. Parking is in a designated lot, and the restaurant shares the plaza with a few other shops.

    Gyro pork plate with fries
    Glenn M.

    Absolutely Delicious! Went here with my lovely daughter yesterday for lunch. The two words about describe the food perfectly! We both ordered the gyro plates. Heaping portion of delicious browned juicy flavorful crispy pork pieces piled on your plate. Served with either French fries or rice. Plus some salad and pita bread. The fries are wonderful! No idea what oil they fry them in but they are super tasty! Just enough crunch with a light pillowy airy inside to them. Super yummy! The service was very good as well! You place your order and go find a nice table to sit at. While sitting you get to hear the hunger inducing clatter of plates and the clanking of the spatula working the pork on the griddle. You also get to smell the deliciousness as it wafts through the restaurant causing your tummy to grumble. When the orders are finished, the gentleman grabs the plates and ferries them to the patiently waiting diners. Every time the gentleman grabbed the finished orders, my daughter and I would sit up straight in our seats hoping he was carrying our feasts. (Now I know how my dog feels when I'm preparing his dinner) Once the plates were gently set down in front of us, all conversations ended. The only sound you could hear was the sound of chewing. Yummy! The food here is awesome! We will be back!

    Gyro
    Zehra A.

    I love Greek food and I eat quite a bit of it! This place is awesome, from the food to the service. The chef Giannis knows what he's doing with food. You can tell he loves food and loves serving it up right. There hasn't been one dish I didn't like here. Every single person who's worked the register over the past 2 years (since I've found this little gem!) has been friendly and given top-notch service. I highly recommend the dolma and Greek salad. The feta they use here is good quality, and so are the olives. And if you like your drinks sweet, you should definitely try the sour cherry Loux soft drink. It's a little glass bottle. You won't go wrong ordering anything here!

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    D'artagnan D.

    Would have to say we've eaten frequently in every Greek restaurant in SJ area but had not made time to visit Greco Grill. It's clean inside and out and enough parking to make getting inside easy. You'll be greeted as you walk in the door and Mia doesn't get any more authentic than having three or four Greek brothers/ friends working counter/ kitchen and laptop. Placed order quickly and waited patiently food takes a few minutes to come out ( 10-15 ) and to me that means FRESHLY MADE! Everything tasted delicious, especially the pita bread and the tzatziki. Staff came and checked on us twice to make sure everything was OK. They expressed a bit of concern to make sure the gluten-free / gf, celiac Beef plate was ordered and brought to us safely. Will certainly be back

    Chicken Gyro Plate
    Agnes D.

    I didn't get to ask but this place looks like it opened within this past year... there's nice amount of indoor seating and a few outdoor seating . The staff was nice. When i asked if the salad dressing has egg in it, he offered me another dip (eggplant) which was amazing! I could have asked for another one; I ate it with the meat and salad. I love that the Chicken Gyro was not salty, that is always a plus, although, i thought it could use just a little bit more of whatever spices they typically use.... But yes, no complaints... it was a nice serving of meat and rice. The only reason why i didn't give it a 5 was because i thought it was a bit overpriced for the gyro plate. The typical price for the same entree in a similar setting would be between $15-$18. I thought the owner was there also, or perhaps the manager, but i didn't notice him engaging with customers.

    Food taste GREAT, and service very friendly. Clean ambiance and we have a big party of 13 people and order lots of food. We end up clean out all the plates. Will be visit again next time in San Jose.

    Sharon H.

    Clean space with modern decor. Order at the counter. We're currently vegetarian for lent, so didn't try any of their meat dishes, which we wonder if those would have been better From their appetizers we had the Melitzanosalata, which was a mashed eggplant dip. It's heavier on the pepper flavor (and is reddish), with a tinge of spiciness. We had their falafel wrap- I liked the fresh soft pita, and the falafel was well done. Otherwise, the wrap was a bit flavorless, but the he tzatziki sauce helped and I wish there was more of that in the wrp. We also tried one of their specials which which was the plant based meat patty wrap. This was borderline gross. It looked kind of like a impossible patty, but it was so soft and mushy inside. The crisper edges tasted okay- so I think it just needs to be cooked differently

    Gyro
    Aiza B.

    This place never disappoints. Whenever I come by here, I make it a point to stop by and grab something. My favorite thing to order are the soups. The lentil and the avgolemono are top not notch, humble, and full of flavor. Their service is friendly and quick. Their ambiance is low key, tucked in the corner of greatness. Okay... so I went home and had to go ahead and add more. This has to be some of the best food I've tried in my life... this is coming from some who cooks well, and is a foodie too! The chicken wrap and the chicken gyro bowls has a good amount of spice and cooked to perfection. The feta cheese melted in my mouth like cream cheese would, the veggies were mouth watering and fresh, while the soup was just as good as I remember it. I'm always stuffing my face as if I'm in a race (for no apparent reason), except that it tastes that darn good.

    gyro bowl gyro fries
    Jocelyn S.

    This place goes so hard. A friend and I shared a gyro bowl and gyro fries and we definitely could've fed another 1.5 persons. I had the rest for my next two meals. Price is super reasonable, we ended up paying about $15 each. They have both pork gyro and chicken gyro for the halal and kosher friends. They also have sweet and spicy tabasco on the side and wow I definitely will be stocking up on that. Thanks for putting me on!!

    Flogera
    Pati S.

    This place is GREAT as far as the service and food goes so giving it a 5! I do think that they could use a bit of sprucing up inside. I had the Chicken Gyro Salad. It was fantastic! My friend ordered the Paidakia plate (lamb shank). It was great too. I tasted it! We also both had the Avgolemono (Lemon chicken rice soup). Yum! I have to say the absolute best, to DIE for treat was the Flogera. It's a type of dessert somewhat similar to baklava, but way better! Like so good I wanted to roll around on the floor and moan! Sorry. I forgot to take a picture of the actual food so that last picture is a stock photo so you know what it is. It's not on the menu yet.

    French Fries
    Quoc H.

    Takeout order: 7/10 Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wrap $15.95 - comes with fries on the side but gets really soggy if not eaten right away. The wrap also had fries inside and those were soggy as well. Chicken skewer bits were delicious and good amount. Pita was soft and warm. Honey mustard inside wrap was a good flavor but needs more. 7/10 Pork Souvlaki Pita Wrap $15.95 - same review as the chicken wrap. The fries were actually very little portion as the picture is me adding more from a side order. Also retoasted this wrap and fries which tasted a lot better! Still needs more sauce. 8/10 Pork Gyro Bowl $14.95 - large amount of rice! Veggies were fresh and pork was a mix of tender and juice pieces and tough and dry pieces. Both veggies and meat were good portion. Feta cheese was a good add for creaminess and flavor but also made the meal really heavy. Overall pretty good and would get again. 8.5/10 Pork Souvlaki Pita Wrap $14.95 - came with very little fries but there was more flavor in this wrap than other ones (maybe because more cheese). Star of the wrap was definitely the pork! It's one skewer of pork belly that was so juicy! Perfect ratio of meat to fat and cooked well! Not dry at all. Highly recommend this meat on a bowl.

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    My kids love their avgolemqno soup. It is nutricious and delicious. We have their lambs and rice almost once in every two weeks.

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    The food is delicious! We got the beef souvlaki pita and pork gyro plate. The meat is perfection

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    Average food, high cost, bad service. Staff stood around and showed low levels of motivation to complete my simple order

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    3 years ago

    That was the best gyro I've ever had. Thank you for existing, El Greco Grill. I will be back probably weekly.

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    This place is so delicious they care a lot about the quality of their food. The ambience and decor is super cute! We will be back

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    Excellent food, service and ambiance. Most Definitely worth driving over from Santa Cruz.

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    Great authentic food, good quality and great service!!! One of my favorite spots in San Jose!!

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    Yiassoo - French Fries, nice and crispy on the edges

    Yiassoo

    4.0(1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    My husband and I decided to walk here 7pm on a Friday and I am so glad we did!…read more The service was wonderful and the food was 10/10. You can definitely split plates here as the portions are big. We ordered the falafels, baba ganoush, chicken souvlaki plate and the gyro plate. We will be adding this one to our rotation!

    1st time here. A friend invited me to join her, and said it was where many of her co-workers ate…read more The short version is: my meal was very sub-par, and way over-priced. The details: I normally don't eat a lot of meat, so I chose the Falafel Salad. It came with extremely little lettuce, plus a few olives (which I don't eat), onions (which I also eat sparingly), tomatoes, cucumbers, and the falafel balls. Oh! And there was feta cheese, but those were such miniscule pieces, and so few, that I wouldn't have remembered it was supposed to be part of the salad, if I didn't just pull up a photo online with their ordering system. What you see in the photo online is not what you get. The photo actually looks like a salad. Since it was called a salad, I expected there to be more lettuce, than the few pieces on the plate. I mainly was cutting up the cucumber & tomato pieces to go with the falafels. I don't even recall any dressing. There were also some pita slices with what I assumed was hummus. Whatever the dip was, it did not taste good to me at all. So I left all of the pita bread, as well, since it was dry without anything on it. Maybe what I assumed was hummus was a dressing. Hard to know, but it was not tasty. For the $27 I paid at a walk up counter, I would have expected much better food! I have bought frozen falafels at Lunardis (around $7) and made a salad for them at home, and enjoyed it very much, which is why I ordered it. I have purchased Spanakopita at the store many times, (about $5 for around 12 of them at the store) and made them at home, which is why I didn't order that. The falafel salad was not an enjoyable meal for me at Yiassoo's. I'd also seen some reviews from a few years back that said they paid around $10 or $11 for their meal. That is more in-line price-wise with what you get, based upon my meal. With most of the meals around $20 for lunch, I feel they were very over-priced. I also asked my friend if she'd like to split a Baklava. They had a pistachio one & chocolate one. My friend wanted to try the chocolate one, so I bought that. I didn't think I was too into baklava, but thought it might be nice to try at this highly rated Greek restaurant. The main flavor that came through was the honey & nuts. The chocolate was just a tiny, narrow drizzle on top. I didn't hate it, but I would never order it again. My friend took one bite, and said she mainly tasted the honey, and would take it home for her husband. It may be very good baklava, but it was not to our tastes. My friend ordered the Gyro salad. It had a large pile of shaved meat, and she seemed to enjoy it. She ordered it To-Go, as she knew she'd be taking some of it home. She seemed to have more lettuce under her pile of meat than my meal got. Maybe because it was in a To-Go box, which might be larger than the plate? Or maybe the person making my salad just wasn't paying attention to how to make a decent meal. I was hoping I was trying a restaurant that I could go back to for something different. Based upon my experience, I would not go back, if I had a choice. I gave it 3 stars, because maybe other dishes, or people looking to just eat meat or falafel balls and not much else would enjoy it. I only have the 1 meal to review, but it does not encourage me to try it again. Overpriced & not a fulfilling meal.

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    Souvlaki's Greek Skewers - Spanakopita

    Souvlaki's Greek Skewers

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
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    The lamb kebabs are made with real lamb - not shaved lamb. Every time I've been, they are tender…read moreand perfectly cooked. Nice small intimate restaurant with good service and lots of wonderful Greek photos.

    We went to Souvlaki's Greek Skewers on a recommendation by my Yelp friend John D. And we were so…read morehappy we came here, tonight. They are located in a little strip mall on Alma Ave a few doors down from The Giving Pie. The parking lot is not huge but it we were able to find parking with no problem. The inside is nicely decorated with pictures of famous places in Greece. It's not huge inside but cozy with several tables for inside seating as well as a patio outside for outdoor seating. You can scan the QR code at your table or order at the front counter. We ordered from the front counter. We ordered the highly recommended Mousaka, the 3 piece plate with a side of green Greek salad. We chose the chicken skewer, pork skewer, and bifteki for our 3 meat choices as well as an order of Spanikopita. Our food was delivered to our table promptly. I grew up eating my Mom's Mousaka and I've eaten it in Athens, Naxos and Santorini. Let me tell you, their Mousaka was excellent. The eggplant, potato, meat filling and béchamel on the top were perfect. It's definitely a must try. The three skewers of meat were so flavorful and juicy. Both my husband and I loved it!! The pita bread it came with so warm and soft. The Spanikopita was fresh and hot. Delicious flaky phyllo dough with a savory spinach interior. The salads that came with each dish were also wonderful. Their feta on the top was so good and I loved the Kalamata olives. Customer service here was great. The young lady that helped us when we ordered was very friendly and helpful. It started getting busy inside while we were eating and I can see why. This is delicious homemade Greek food made from the heart. We will be coming here more often, now that we know about this place. There are many other things we are looking forward to trying.

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    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    2.6 miWest San Jose
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    They no longer serve their popular lamb shank, bummer…read more We started with the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower. The cauliflower had a nice crunch, and the batter was well-seasoned and flavorful. Grilled Octopus was excellent as always, my favorite dishes here. Lamb Osso Bucco was served with orzo rice, peas, morels. Lamb was tender and well-seasoned. Tamarind Glazed Salmon served with kale and red quinoa. The salmon itself was good, but I don't think the quinoa was a good match with the dish. The flatbread was the most disliked item we had. It was a bit bland and too doughy. We enjoyed the Peyrassol Rosé (France 2025), which was not only nice to see but also nice to drink. Love the smooth texture and taste. Vanilla Crème Brûlée was enjoyable, the shortbread cookie was somewhat bland. Chocolate Date Cake was rich and quite sweet. Even we shared it among 3-4 people, we still couldn't finish it. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

    TL;DR: not surprised to see this spot close down. The quality of food and drinks were good but the…read moreprice of each dish was not justified at all. Service was lacking professionalism and timeliness Came to celebrate a birthday dinner and we were immediately disappointed by the service team - couldn't find the reservation (made a month in advance) - sat us without menus - when they did bring menus, they only had 2 for a party of 6... Food was overall good but the server oversold everything. The taste and balance was decent but pricing was 100% unjustified. Review of our table's order - excluding the obvious lack of value and weird plating choices: - mezze dips: skip. rip off. - cauliflower: maybe the best dish of the meal - octopus: sauce was unnecessary and portion size was terrible - caesar salad: not good - lamb shank: tender but the sides were trash - branzino: parts tasted not fully cooked. - lamb chops: DRY. Hammered the protein and drenched in oil...? Do not get. - chicken: large portion and maybe the best bang for buck when feeding large parties. it was ok. No wonder they closed shortly after. I get the high rent given Santana Row pricing but do a little better when hiring service staff.

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    ACHILLES - Chicken Shawarma Plate

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    4.6(2.4k reviews)
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    Each portion size is generous! Seamless ordering and customizable options (pita, plate or wrap)…read more It's great how a side of hummus, baba ghanouj and garlic spread is complimentary. The chicken shawarma was flavorful and moist. Cant beat this at this price. Service was fast. There are seats available to dine in. Definitely a must try spot.

    I'm baaaack with another review! I'll keep this one short since I've been writing stories in my…read moreprevious reviews. Let's get into it. Double Combo Plate - Turmeric Rice - Chicken Shawarma and Gyro Beef - The Works (Everything included) - Tzatziki sauce - Falafel (Side) - Waffle Fries (Side) Okay, the presentation of the combo plate wasn't the most aesthetically pleasing, but I looked past it. Unfortunately, the chicken and beef were lacking in flavor and were pretty dry. The portions were generous, though the gyro beef was sliced pretty thin. The veggies were actually fresh, which was a plus. The hummus was on the lighter side flavor-wise, while the Baha Ghanouj had a solid roasted aftertaste. The Achilles spread was... interesting. It was very fatty with a garlic aftertaste. It just wasn't my thang. The waffle fries were cool. They were fried well and had a good crunch, but nothing special. The falafel, though, was pretty disappointing. I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch. They were very crunchy, but had a weird dish-soap aftertaste that I couldn't get past. I couldn't finish the rest. Sorry, but I'll be on the lookout for another Mediterranean spot.

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    Meyhouse - Çemenli Tavuk

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    4.3(518 reviews)
    7.9 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    Full bar

    Another enjoyable lunch here: - renovated interior…read more - prix fixe 3 course menu is reasonable at $46/pp, whole table participation, love that have a choice of many items in each category - everything tastes fresh and homemade - great staff who know the menu and will adjust to the diner's needs and desires - dine inside or alfresco Have always wanted to visit Türkiye and eating here again just reminded me why!

    Meyhouse Sunnyvale -- Excellent Food, but the Service Pacing Could Be Much Better…read more I tried the $44.95 three-course prix fixe lunch and chose the Köpoğlu as my meze, upgraded the main to the Adana Kebab for $3, and added the Künefe for $2. The food was the strongest part of the experience, and several things stood out more than I expected. The complimentary bread was excellent--warm, fragrant, and nicely textured. I also really enjoyed the green herb sauce served with it. The parsley and mint flavors were quite pronounced, almost grassy, but in a good way. It was fresh and aromatic and worked very well with the bread. The Köpoğlu was one of the highlights of the meal. The roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, garlic yogurt, and olive oil were very well balanced. I especially liked the garlic yogurt--the acidity, garlic, and creaminess were all present without any one element overpowering the others. The tomato added sweetness and acidity, while the olive oil rounded everything out. It was especially good with the bread. The Adana Kebab was also very good. My first bite came from the end of the skewer and was slightly dry, but once I got into the center, the meat was noticeably juicier. The char from the grill was excellent, and the lamb had a clear lamb flavor without being gamey. The chopped red pepper mixed into the meat also added another layer of aroma and flavor. Even the rice surprised me. It looked like plain white rice, but it was flavorful enough to eat on its own, with a noticeable buttery, almost milky aroma. The flatbread underneath the kebab was also very good after soaking up some of the lamb juices and fat. If I had one criticism of the main plate itself, it would be the proportion of onion-tomato salad to meat. The salad tasted fine, but for my preference, there was a little too much of it. I really enjoy the lingering flavor of grilled lamb, and while the rice and bread help carry that flavor, the raw onion and tomato act as a strong palate cleanser and erase it quickly. Since the meat portion was relatively small compared with the rice and salad, I would personally prefer a little more kebab and a little less salad. The Künefe was another highlight. I really enjoyed the contrast between the crispy kadayıf on the outside and the soft, warm cheese inside. The pistachios on top were not something I particularly enjoyed by themselves, but mixed together with the cheese, syrup, and crispy pastry, they made much more sense. The first few bites, especially the areas that had not absorbed too much syrup, were excellent. Toward the center it became a little sweeter than I prefer, but overall I still liked it very much. Food-wise, I would actually give Meyhouse a slight edge over Dishdash. There were more layers and more small details to notice throughout the meal, from the bread and herb sauce to the Köpoğlu, Adana, rice, flatbread, and dessert. The service, however, did not match the level of the food. The restaurant was quite quiet at lunch, but the pacing was surprisingly rushed. I had barely started eating the Köpoğlu when the main course arrived. For a menu specifically presented as a three-course prix fixe, I expected the courses to be paced more deliberately. Instead, I had to choose between continuing to enjoy the appetizer and eating the kebab while it was still hot. There was also an issue with clearing the table. One staff member who was not the person taking my order repeatedly tried to remove my bread and the green herb sauce. The first time, I specifically asked him to leave the sauce. Later, after I finished the main course, he came back and again started clearing both without asking. I told him I wanted the bread to go, so he left the bread, but still removed the herb sauce. It was a small detail, but it made the service feel mechanical rather than attentive to what the guest had already requested. Overall, I would rate the food around 8.5/10 and the service around 6.5-7/10. Meyhouse is a little more expensive than Dishdash, but the prix fixe lunch is also very substantial. I only ate about half of the complimentary bread, and I was already quite full after the main course. Finishing the Künefe left me completely stuffed, so the portion size is definitely generous. I would still come back. Next time, I would probably try the Ahtapot, especially since it is only a $9 upgrade on the prix fixe compared with $25 à la carte. The food gives me a reason to return; I just hope the pacing and attention to small service details are better next time.

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    Meyhouse - Inside

    Inside

    Meyhouse - Kopoglu - Oven roasted eggplant and peppers with tomato sauce, yogurt.

    Kopoglu - Oven roasted eggplant and peppers with tomato sauce, yogurt.

    Meyhouse - Interior

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    Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering - Mixed Plate (combo)

    Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    The food and service here never disappoint. I've been a frequent customer since 2009, and was…read morehooked at first bite with their beef kebab sandwich. Every dish is seasoned perfectly and not overly salted. I've tried just about everything on the menu and the meat is always tender. Vegetables here are top quality as well, which compliments the dishes nicely. And the green yogurt sauce is spicy! In a good way. I usually order an extra with the biryani plates, because *some* is just never enough. Their mango lassi is super mango-ey. I don't know what kind of mangoes go into this drink, but it has the most sweet, tart, and ripe fruitiness (emphasis on fruitiness), and the yogurt in it adds good balance. Perfect drink. There is a good variety of items to choose from, so I don't get bored eating here. You can tell everything is cooked fresh on a daily basis as well. Don't sleep on the desserts either. After trying baklava at many restaurants around San Jose, I regard Gulzaar Halaal's as my personal favorite. Crispy layers, firm yet chewy bottom, and never stale. Perfect balance of sweet, nutty and spiced. My favorite dessert though has to be Kanafeh. Soft-ish, melty sweet cheese (with rose water, I think?). Ask for it warmed. I've always felt relaxed when eating in the restaurant. Tables are frequently cleaned. The owner is very attentive, making sure customers are happy with everything. Their interactions with people are always very respectful and kind. Last but not least, the bathroom is clean, neat and tidy.

    Great Food easy on the system delicious feel good food…read more Fantastic rice and salad Meat was amazing Every bite just tasted healthy I wished I lived closer

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    Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering
    Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering - Baba Ganoush ($7) comes w/ warm PiTa

    Baba Ganoush ($7) comes w/ warm PiTa

    Gulzaar Halal Restaurant & Catering - Biryani Mixed Plate w/ Beef & Chicken Kabob ($17.50)

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    Biryani Mixed Plate w/ Beef & Chicken Kabob ($17.50)

    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill - Our prized Family Combo! A delicious blend of our Koobideh, Chicken and prime meats Shish and Lamb kabobs with side add ons to enjoy!

    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill

    4.3(716 reviews)
    3.9 miWillow Glen
    $$

    The best I ever had! Randy and his family are so amazing…read morepeople who makes great food! Thank you Randy!

    First of all Fabiola... what a wonderful experience you gave me as a first timer! Thank you for the…read moretop notch service. I came into the restaurant asking how long my order would take, she said 10 minutes. Although there were chairs and tables under an eave, I chose to go to the car. Faviola brought the food to me and it was sprinkling outside! She even came back and gave us extra utensils when she realized there were two of us. All the while smiling:) I ordered via yelp because we were starving and easily this restaurant has their menu in organized and visually appealing. Their descriptions and the variety of selections and customizations on point. My husband said he wasn't hungry but then saw the food and we scarfed it all down. He gave it 8.5 and said would come back. I ordered pickled vegetables which I thought was going to be onions but I think it's actually cabbage. Not my preference so I will take that home to the parents. Did order yogurt dip- husband was a fan. The chicken thigh and filet were so tender. I had put a note on the order for medium rare. I wouldn't call that medium rare but it was tender nonetheless. I'm sad I had to pay extra for a half of a Roma tomato, salad and lavash- the lavash I saw it in the add-ons menu so I assumed it wasn't in there. Ended up with so much lavash. No need to buy extra. The entire thing came up to $63-ish. The food was 4/5 but service was 5/5! I know this economy has everyone struggling. This was probably the most I have spent on Mediterranean food. I would have expected $45-$50. We just came back from Turkey so this would have costed us $15-$20 USD. Portions for rice and meat were good though! All in all- would come back!

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    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill - No indoor seating post Covid.

    No indoor seating post Covid.

    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill - A sampling of our top-quality grilled meats. Lamb, filet, ,steak

    A sampling of our top-quality grilled meats. Lamb, filet, ,steak

    Real Kabob Persian Mediterranean Grill - Beef & Chicken Combo Plate and Lamb Kabob Bowl

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    Beef & Chicken Combo Plate and Lamb Kabob Bowl

    El Greco Grill - greek - Updated September 2026

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