Baklava had expired long ago. Falafel tasted like it had been left under a heat lamp since last week, the "salad" that accompanied the falafel looked more like it belonged on an episode of fear factor, and the gyro itself was an absolute gut bomb. 10/10 will never be back. I'm thinking the health dept should make a surprise visit. I'll honestly be surprised if I dont wake up several times in the middle of the night to shotgun blast my poor toilet. Update: didnt even finish this post before death and destruction began; Gyro King, you owe my plumbing an apology. read more

Gyro King is really cool place and we love their freshly made juices and their platters. We had the Lamb chops over rice, the gyro fries, the chicken tenders platter, and the combo platter. All were very delicious but the lamb chop platter and the gyro fries really won us over!!! We'll definitely be headed back for more. (Btw make sure to ask for the red sauce and the white sauce, you can thank me later ) read more

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Checked out food truck right in medical center! They were delicious! Ordered: Lamb combo Chicken & rice Both were fantastic, and portion size was big! read more

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Gyro king is quite literally the king of quality middle eastern food served locally in the Medical Center and Holly hall area. The food truck is located in the parking lot of a Chevron. The lamb and chicken over rice are a must try and get AS MUCH of the white sauce in there as you can. The red sauce tastes basically like tobasco Sauce. Lamb can be a bit salty sometimes but either chicken and lamb are can't miss. The rice is nice and fluffy basmati and complements the meat well. Over rice platters also come with salad of cucumber onions and lettuce. Reasonable price for a good quantity of food. A bit tough to finish in one sitting, but not enough leftover for a complete next meal. read more

Gyro King - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

I would have given this place 5 stars prior to their price increase approximately 4 months ago (from $8 to about $9.47 for platter). I do think the quality is still very good, and this place has cemented it in my heart as a staple food truck. They are still extremely fast to prepare the food when you order, but the price increase leads me unable to justify giving this place 5 stars. I still think this is the best gyro place, quality-wise, I have been to in Houston, especially after factoring in the speed and consistent quality that they offer. Definitely worth checking out if you are into either food trucks or halal. read more

Food was not good everything was bland no seasoning. I mixed the dressing/sauce on it and it was still very bland not taste. I will not be going back. read more

This is a hidden gem. Yeah you can go to Halal Guys like everyone else but the quality here is much better. Since I'm not an expert on halal food, I'll just be comparing to Halal Guys since I've had that many times. The meat is on point. The lamb gyro meat has crispy bits and each bite is full of flavor! The chicken is marinated well and served in chunks which I prefer to the shredded one at Halal Guys. I think that one is drier and less flavorful. The salad that is served here is also a lot better. It uses romaine lettuce with some cucumbers and white onions. At Halal Guys they serve iceburg lettuce and chopped tomatoes. I prefer what Gyro King offers as I feel the cucumber is more refreshing and the zesty onion are a nice accompaniment if you have too much sauce. Rice is pretty comparable at both places. The white sauces are essentially the same too. The only gripe I have with Gyro King is their red sauce. It is essentially like a buffalo sauce. Very tangy and not particularly spicy. I miss the one at Halal Guys when I use theirs because I like it spicy. Buffalo sauce just doesn't fit for me here. For the price, it's a lot of food. Probably paying a little more than you would at Halal Guys but worth the quality. Not sure if you can get pita here but even without it, it's a lot of food. Great food...if only I liked their red sauce! read more

Gyro King - Half Lamb Gyro and Chicken over Rice. Sauce on the side. - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

I don't get it. Gyro King is so highly rated on Yelp, but I thought their food was actually just mediocre. I had the #6 Chicken Over Rice (served w/ romaine lettuce, onions, cucumbers) and it was alright. The chicken, which is marinated for 24 hours or so they say, was really dry and unfortunately I had to drench it in their white sauce to enjoy it. Not a fan, and I actually like Halal Guys better, even if it's a little more greasy. read more

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I always passed this food truck by the gas station coming home from work and never thought anything about it, today we tried it and holy moly! Got the lamb and chicken lunch plate and the flavors are really really good! Moist meats and the sauces are so good! The pita is really moist also, huge portions!! The lunch plate was enough for 2 meals. So so good!! read more

Gyro King - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Let me say...I never knew Lamb over rice could taste so damn good, but Gyro King is special. I got my box and thought it to be a great portion and I ate in the most American fashion (until it was all gone). The seasoning of the lamb was perfect. The cook on the rice was well done. Definitely neither over nor under cooked. I liked the freshness of the onion, cucumber, and lettuce. And the sauce...the freaking SAUCE!!! IDK what exactly it is, but I do know that I'm glad to have ordered extra. It was pretty Sauce-some. I'll be back and with friends. Definitely try it out if you haven't, or If you are thinking about it. read more

I've been eating gyros the last 20 years and of all that time the lamb gyro from gyro king at OST & Almeda is my favorite gyro. The meat is so flavorful and juicy, the bread with the perfect puffy texture, the sauces at a magically delicious ratio... This is the king of gyro. Their staff has always been very kind to me and my family too. read more

The best Gyros I've ever had everything handmade, the best and friendliest service too, always get treated like a Vip when i go.

This place is my go-to halal spot! The combination (chicken/lamb) over rice is my order every time. The red sauce and white sauce mixed with the rice and meat is perfection. I also like that this place is not as oily as some other halal places. Overall, great food at a good price! Perfect for take-out on the way home. read more

I absolutely love this location for a quick yep flavorful meal. Most people get the combo, falafel , or fish plate. You can have the sauce placed on for you or ask for it to be on the side. I have tried Halaal Guys located in TMC near Poke in Bowl and the food pales in comparison. The guys are fast with consistent quality. Tomatoes can be added to your plate upon request. read more

This place is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!! This was my first time having Mediterranean food, so I'm not an expert, but this truck has made me want to try more of it!!!! They give you a lot of food, for your money. It's seasoned perfectly!!!! The service is fast, and the food comes out piping hot!!!! read more

Gyro King - Beef over rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

I prefer gyro king over halal guys because they serve lamb gyro!! In addition to meat, rice, and lettuce (cucumbers, onions), the rice platter comes with a pickled vegetable salad. Yum. I like ordering the salad option when I want something lighter. read more

This has been my favorite food truck for a while. I don't mind having to come down to the med center anymore because it means I can stop here. Lamb and chicken over rice extra spicy is my go to. Juices are a great treat too even. I like that they aren't too sweat. read more

The food was delicious and it came out quickly! Super good service, I would definitely recommended

Short walk from the Med Ctr but worth the wonderful taste and filling portion sizes. I find their meats better seasoned and tastier than Halal Guys. I love their combo salad with the white and red sauces on top. If you're craving Middle Eastern flavors in Med Ctr, look no further. read more

Food is aight.. A little flavorless. The gyros are small (literally 3-4 bites). Salad is just lettuce and cucumbers. Sandwiches are just the protein, lettuce, and cucumber. No tomatoes, no feta cheese, not much flavor. read more

Ate here last week for the first time, and it was delicious! I got "The Mix" which is chicken and lamb over rice, topped with red & white sauce. Last week, I thought the lamb meat was a little salty but not unbearable. I got the same thing today, and the flavors were perfect! Not too salty at all. I also asked for tomatoes to be added to my salad, for a little added freshness and color. 4-stars for consistency and great tasting food! read more

This is one of mine and my boyfriend's favorite food trucks. We drive 25 minutes to get here and it's so worth it. The lamb gyro never misses 10/10 recommend read more

I really enjoy food trucks and this one was no exception. A really good spot to go for lunch and the service is quick and easy. The combination platter over rice is huge and definitely big enough to share. Oh, and the white sauce is everythingggggg. read more

Gyro King - Combo Over Rice Platter - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Loveeeeee this place. Gyros, gyro fried, everything on the menu is fireeeee This is definitely my go to spot to eat. Be sure to check out their food truck too. read more

Man, Gyro King is awesome. I was a bit skeptical since my friends raved about it so much. Generally, when people hype up a place it doesn't live up to the expectations. Especially, food trucks. I've had some bad encounters with food trucks, but that's another story. However, this place managed to live up to the hype. We ordered our meals in advance so that there will be less time to wait when we got there. When we arrived our food was ready. Since I wanted to sample both of their meat offerings, I had to order their combo meal with rice. The meat was so moist, and the total opposite of what I expected. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and my buddies did as well. read more

Gyro King - Chicken/lamb over rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mhhhheee...asked for lamb chops and got gyro meat instead. It's very salty, couldn't eat it.

"He is the king meow, the old Beeper King retired. Well, technically he shot himself. But Dennis took over, and meow he's the only beeper salesman left in Manhattan." - Elizabeth Miervaldis "Liz" Lemon I was very unsure of what to think about this place as it crossed my radar on the "new business in Houston" feature recently. Very few reviews (I make reviewer #6.) Also, The Gyro King (not the Beeper King) sits in the Chevron parking lot . If you are on OST heading east into the *record scratch* Third Ward then take a right on Alameda, instead of a left as if you were going to M&M or Le Donut over yonder. I figured with my waning time left with an office in the Med Center area I might as well roll the dice and give this place a try since the wait in the Taco Cabana drive thru was three much to wait for. Doing my yelp research I saw Patrick Y. had helpfully added a photo of the food so I knew this was a legit institution, though he had failed to post a review for additional details. I am not sure if I am insulting Patrick, or complimenting myself, but his reviews make me feel like we think alike on most things. The Chevron parking lot had a few spots available behind the food truck. I found a spot for the Dragon even though it was a bit past noon. There are a limited number of pumps at the Chevron but you might be able to park there too. Or even better, if you live/work nearby then the King will deliver. Very convenient if you live at the Equinox or other nearby homes then you don't even need to leave the house. The front of the truck faces OST perpendicular to Alameda. There is one small table set up around back if you want to eat here rather than get it to go. The truck's exterior is surprisingly clean, which gives you a good feeling about attention to detail. The menu is posted on the truck near the window where you order. There is also a photo that David took - thanks David!. They also have "off menu" super secret items in addition to the posted menu. My order was the lamb and chicken over rice accompanied with the white and the hot sauces because I am decadent like that. This is called "the mix" and you order it if you are a special butterfly - the mix is not on the menu. This is a beautiful, sensual dish. I got mine to go. It smelled so delightful on my drive through the 'hood I didn't want to get out of my car, until I finally wanted to when I decided that going upstairs and sampling the goods would be a better use of time than just smelling the arousing vapors. The spices emanate in such a pleasing way through the styrofoam, barrier of napkins, and plastic bag. Meow, that is a good thing. The taste is even better than the smell when you finally arm yourself with a fork and go in. The chicken comes slathered in spice, basically tandoori in appearance. It's not salty, it is perfectly seasoned. The lamb is even better with a stronger flavor and rests on your tongue with a pleasing aftertaste. The rice is there on the bottom but unlike most places, it's not way too much rice that displaces the good stuff. There is a lot of meat on top cushioned by just enough rice on bottom to be present but not to displace any precious cargo. The small pockets in the styrofoam make up a fresh green salad topped with a pepperoncini for fabulousness. Meow, that is class and elegance in a small salad to give a tiny bit of heat where other salads try to be as bland as possible. The rice is long and noodly, a moist offset to the meats up above. The hot sauce is sadly not hot enough to bring you to tears but it does provide a pleasing juxtaposition from the creamy white sauce that is distilled from the concentrate of 90% pure happiness. The guy in the truck is super friendly and polite. I am usually only called "sir" by the police shortly before the handcuffs go on and the nightsticks come out. But he called me sir. I looked all respectable like today apparently. He was jovial and clearly passionate about his brand. "You only get one life" is the ethos here and it shows. They make very fresh food on demand when you order it. He said it would be about ten minutes of a wait, so it's not like this came out of a wrapper somewhere like a gas station burrito. Eat healthy and live well. It's a kind of small reward to Self as you #treatyoself to the finer things at lunch, rather than just accepting something from a drive-thru as an overt act of self-loathing. At $9 this is one of the best values in the city for amazing fresh food, from a guy that has all the right kinds of attitude and attention to detail in his operation. I hope this food truck survives and prospers in the coming days. Don't let the gas station parking lot scare you off. It's a place that lets the food speak for itself rather than a flashy brick and mortar spot that hides behind the smoke/mirrors of atmo at the cost of their food quality. It turns out that Gyro King is nothing like the Beeper King at all. Gyro King's food game is hella strong, I do declare. read more

Gyro King - Lamb and chicken over rice accompanied by the white and hot sauces ("the mix") - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of the things I miss about living in Austin is the horde of food trucks that gave abandoned parking lots new purpose. My all-time favorite would have to be Halal Bros (formerly Halal Guys). After each crazy night of...consumption of adult beverages in strict moderation on East Sixth Street like the responsible undergrad I was, I'd invariably wake up with a half-eaten box of lamb over rice on my chest and a cloud of guilt looming over my head (still marginally better than awkward mornings and walks of shame). For a while, Jones Fried Chicken was the only place in Houston offering anything resembling the lamb over rice dish, but the name is where the resemblance ends. It's a far cry from the moist basmati and freshly shorn gyro I had developed a symbiotic relationship with in Austin. Every day at lunchtime, I instinctively pull up my Yelp app and search for nearby restaurants. (I don't know why I do this, as the app returns the same list of gag-inducing fast food chains every time and I ultimately end up at Chipotle anyway.) One day was different, though. There was a new entry wedged between Subway and a donut shop. It had only two reviews at the time, both positive but not statistically significant something something standard deviation. Nonetheless, my curiosity got the best of me. I HAD TO BE SURE. As brisket is to a Texas BBQ joint, lamb over rice should be a halal establishment's best dish. I order up and, after the lamb is pared from the spit, Ali tosses it on the griddle with some seasonings for a quick sear before presenting it on a bed of rice accompanied by a vegetable medley. The white tzatziki sauce is on point, but I feel that any more than one shot of the twangy buffalo-esque hot sauce overpowers the other flavors. Order both on the side and decide for yourself. Ali is always eager to please is all ears to customer requests and feedback (or he could just be playing favorites and only listens to mine, who knows #sorrynotsorry). Gyro King is an ambitious endeavor and something always seems to be in the works every time I visit, such as new menu items or leasing out the space next to the convenience store for indoor seating. You can bet your last falafel I'll be there to witness it, box of lamb over rice in hand (or on chest). read more

Gyro King - Lamb and chicken over rice w/ white and hot sauces - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of my new favorite food trucks. I saw this place as I was going home and I'm glad I changed three lanes in three seconds to give it a try. Sorry to all the people I cut off... I had a conversation with the guy who actually owns the business. He was leaving to make a delivery right as I was ordering my food. He's from NYC and just moved down here. He handed me a small menu, told me that drinks would be included free in every meal starting Thursday and told me to try to Lamb Chop over Rice. Real down-to-earth young guy whose trying to make his dream happen. I like that! Glad I followed his advice on which meal to pick. They had so many choices, I didn't know which one to choose. The Lamb Chop over Rice was amazing. I'm not kidding when I say I licked my styrofoam plate clean. The lamb had a grilled reddish color and tasted as good as it looked. The cost was a little expensive ($12) but I can't say it wasn't worth it. I don't mind paying more for something that is really good and this was way beyond good. I want to try other things on the menu but I liked what I got today so much, it'll be hard to pull me away from it. Overall, it was a real positive experience and I would recommend this food truck to anyone. The wait is a little longer than others but they make every dish from scratch. It's worth the additional 10-15 minutes for a small taste of awesomeness! read more

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I work down the street and this truck never disappoints. I'm loyal to the lamb over rice here but the lamb Gyro and fries are a good alternative albeit a tad messy. They offer falafel and chicken too. There's also a slew of fresh juice options a combination of ginger, apple, celery, carrots, etc. but no ice- bummer. The only reason I'm rating them 4 stars instead of 5 is they charge 25 cents for a small cup of extra sauce. Although, I've never regretted or not finished any sauce I've bought. Comparable to the lamb over rice at Jones Fried Chicken! I've never waited for more than 5 minutes but they can get pretty busy around lunch. Happy eating read more

Gyro King - Lamb over rice includes an onion and cucumber salad with their special sauce - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love this place. They're super quick even when you don't call in before and food is always good. Get the lamb over rice and get an extra white sauce read more

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This spot was EVERYTHING!!! So the first time I came here was Saturday. Now I don't eat gyros until I'm in New York at the spot on Christopher and Seventh. Nothing had ever compared to that place in my opinion. Until I found this place. The customer service is great. The guy is cute and extra friendly. Now I hear sometimes the line is long so be prepared to wait, especially at lunch time. But the food is so worth it. They also have these natural juices. I haven't tried them yet. But I will. Oh and u get a free bottled water with your meal. Check them out. read more

I live right next to this food truck so I decided to give it a try. I tried the chicken over rice and lamb over rice. Takes about 5-10 minutes wait. It came with a large portion with a side of salad. Everything was drizzled in white and red sauce. The white sauce was pretty good; the red sauce was slightly spicy and added a kick to the meats. The lamb is pretty good too. It's surprisingly soft and has a beef consistency (usually lamb is more tough I thought). I heard half and half chicken and lamb is really good. It's a nice quick meal for those who work in the medical center. The falafels, however, weren't worth it. If you're into healthy squeezed juices, they'll make those too. However they are about 6 bucks. Too pricy for me but I tried it once. I'll come here pretty often for a quick fix. The meal is around 8-9 bucks. read more

OMG!!! I purchased the lamb/chicken over rice. It was so good. I pass by this place all the time and check them out on Yelp probably for the past year. I said today, March 19, 2016 will be the day I try some food. Put it like this, I will be going back soon. They even have vegetarian dishes. Don't miss out. Oh by the way it's a food truck located in the lot of Chevron. Location: 2424 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Tx 77054 read more

Gyro King - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my favorite food trucks! 4/5 for not staying later than 10pm. Get the lamb-rice combo. Excellent! read more

Always a pleasure seeing these brothers whether it be late night or in the afternoon! Anything "...over rice" is to die for!

You would have thought it was WW3 the way these flavors were exploding in my mouth. Seasoning to perfection! Meat was tender! Veggies so fresh! Sauce delectable . Not to mention the service was pleasant, I look forward to future meals with Gryo King. read more

Gyro King - Combo Rice Platter - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

I finally made it to gyro King after hearing so much about it! Portion size at Gyro King is pretty big. We ordered by phone for pickup and it was ready 15 minutes later. This is a food truck, so they do not have any seating! I got the chicken and rice. I asked for the sauces on the side since I hadn't tried them before. The white sauce seems to be some kind of yogurt with dried herbs, I could taste a little bit of mint with maybe another herb that I couldn't make out. The red sauce seemed like buffalo sauce with either Tabasco or just regular hot sauce - a little too much on the pungent side for me. I'm glad I got the sauces in the side because I heard they are pretty heavy handed with them. Having had jones fries chicken platter, austin halal brothers, and the original NYC platter, I can provide the following rankings : 1: NYC 53rd and 6th 2/3 Halal Brothers /Austin Gyro King (tied) 4. Jones fried chicken I will definitely be coming back to gyro king instead of driving all the way out to jones. P.S - the salad they serve is lettuce with chopped onion, so if you're like me and dislike raw onion, be careful! read more

Gyro King - Chicken and rice with white sauce and a little bit of red sauce. - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is a definite find - so thank you fellow Yelpers for leading us here. We live around the area, and we were looking for a decent food truck. We definitely found one in this. Thanks to all the fellow Yelpers that let us know its location in the Chevron, we easily found it and drove right up. We were surprised that there was a mini line, but that made sense after we ate our lunch. We got super lucky and arrived on a sunny day, so we were able to enjoy waiting outside for our food (~5 minutes) and we even dined at one of the two tables. There were literally only two though, so I would definitely be prepared to take the food home. Everyone that we saw come before and after took it with them, so maybe we were the only ones that had to wolf it down then and there. Also thanks to fellow Yelpers, we knew we wanted the combo - his with rice and mine with salad. We got a ton of good food, and we got the sauce on the side. This place is very solid, and we will definitely be back. The bill was a little under $20, so not super cheap, but you get a nice portion. read more

Gyro King - Combo with salad - Food Trucks Near Me - Houston, Texas

Excellent taste, good portion sizes. Very fast service. Tried the gyros and chicken plate, tasted great.