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    Gyros House

    4.6 (104 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Shawarma
    Hiram S.

    Super good food super loaded The picture doesn't show justice because it's half eaten. But trust this food was really really good. That's my girlfriends plates but mine was eaten in like 3 minutes. they are super kind and very attentive. all the veggies are fresh and very fast service. Would extremely recommend this place. would definitely be back. 10 out of 10 pita bread, literally very soft not chewy at all, I be fighting with the other Pita bread sometimes but the one here is very soft. Great services, Great sauce, Great People.

    Gyro Burger Combo
    Stanley C.

    I saw Gyros House here on Yelp when I was in the area looking for some lunch and it looked good, so I had to try it. To my surprise, when I arrived, I found out that it was actually in a food court inside the Parkway Plaza. Despite the unexpected location, my experience here was fantastic! When I walked up to the counter, a very friendly lady came and took my order. I decided on the gyro burger combo. After paying, I waited as the chef asked me if I wanted everything on it, which made the experience feel very personal. I said yes, and he proceeded to make my food right in front of me. Everything was freshly made, from the fries to cooking the meat. Both of the staff working here went above and beyond in making my food. The gyro burger was packed with tasty meat, juicy tomatoes, and their delicious tzatziki sauce, which added a perfect tangy flavor. Everything was steaming hot, including the fries. Speaking of fries, there was a large portion of them, and they were salty and delicious. When I finished, the nice lady asked if I wanted a refill. I passed because I was so full, but it was really the thought that counts. Overall, Gyros House provided an excellent dining experience with great food and exceptional service. I highly recommend this place If you are looking for some quality Greek food!

    Loads of chicken in the combo plate. Rice under the chicken.

    Looking for fresh and delicious take-out in El Cajon? Highly recommend the combination plates at Gyros House! (Yes, in the Parkway Plaza food court). I'm no expert about what spices they use, but I've eaten both the falafel plate and chicken gyro plate and both were fantastic. I especially liked what I thought was a lemony flavor on the chicken and rice and the dill in the tzatziki sauce. Friendly service as well. Will definitely be coming back.

    Beef Shawarma Plate

    Best gyros in the city and the customer service was spectacular! Little to no line and cute area. It's located in the mall so it makes it convenient after shopping

    Chicken Salad! So good
    Evelyn D.

    Delicious and super fresh! I ordered a chicken salad that was a very generous portion and packed with flavor. I've had their chicken dish too wish rice! The gentleman who helped me was very lovely also!

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    Great customer service. Food good rice taste like curry. Fluffy nonstick and very light season. Lamb meat tender and easy to chew.

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    Amazing customer service the owners are so sweet. The food is delicious and very well seasoned. Loved the food and the people working there

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    This place is amazing, such a gem in a food court! I've been twice in a single week, its so good and fresh. The staff is also very kind.

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    Great food and customer service was above and beyond this place is highly recommended

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    Best place in the food court for sure! The food is always fresh and tasty. I usually get the chicken kebab salad.

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    Amazing food and the people are so nice! The fries were seasoned to perfection and the gyro sandwich was so flavorful. Highly recommend!

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    Ran by very kind and generous people. Food is also delicious. I get it every time I am in the El Cajon.

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    Greek Chicken

    3.5
    (636 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    I used to live in El Cajon decades ago. Glad to see that this place hasn't changed in customer…read moreservice and food. Always great. Today, I got the fish and chips - asked to substitute for Zucchini fries. Both were cooked perfectly, not oily. Portions were huge. Sometimes, when we go back to try old places, we are disappointed. Glad to say I wasn't and they're still doing great!

    I hate leaving negative reviews, especially for a restaurant that has been my daughter's favorite…read moreplace to eat for years, but this experience was so disappointing that I feel others should know. I placed an online order for my daughter's birthday dinner, which included two whole chicken meals with rice and fried zucchini, a side of hummus, a large Greek salad, and a side of tzatziki. When I arrived, my order was ready, and the employee told me that the chicken and salad were in one bag and the sides were in the other. I was almost home (a 40-minute drive) when I received a call telling me they had forgotten to give me the Greek salad. I had to turn around and drive all the way back to the restaurant to pick it up. What was most disappointing wasn't just the mistake, but how it was handled. There was no apology, no acknowledgment of the inconvenience, and no attempt to make things right. Even a simple "We're sorry" or a small gesture of goodwill would have gone a long way, especially considering it was my daughter's birthday and all of our hot food was getting cold while I made another round trip. When I picked up the salad, I asked for the dressing and was told it had already been added. Unfortunately, when I got home and opened everything, the salad had no dressing at all. We were also given only one small container of ranch for two large orders of fried zucchini. The salad was basically a tray of plain lettuce, and without dressing it wasn't enjoyable. By the time we finally sat down to eat, almost 2 hours had passed since the food had been packed. The hot food was no longer hot, the order was incomplete, and it felt like there was very little care or attention given to getting it right. Mistakes happen, and I understand that. What really disappointed me was the complete lack of customer service after the mistake was discovered. This was supposed to be a special birthday dinner for my daughter, and instead it turned into a frustrating and disappointing experience. Sadly, after this visit, I'm seriously reconsidering whether we'll be coming back.

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    Dinning room
    Dinning room
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    New exterior and drive thru lane.

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    New exterior and drive thru lane.
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    Greek Chicken

    3.6
    (622 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    The food here is so delicious! We just discovered it. you…read morewalk up the the counter and order then your for number to be called then get up and get it. The ambience is so nice n cool and better than most faster foods

    I'm both thrilled and saddened to find out about this chain of fast food restaurants. Thrilled…read morebecause I *love* Greek chicken, and sad because I'm somehow just now finding out about it? There are two places in San Diego that I would go to when I needed to scratch my Greek chicken cravings: Alexi's in Hillcrest and Georgia's in Sports Arena. Alexi's stopped serving his version and though Georgia's is still (I think) serving their half roasted chicken, it's not as easy for us to get to her restaurant. We found this chain by accident, on one of our recent roamings through the city. Not knowing portion sizes, or really, anything more than "I need chicken", we each got a combo. I went with the quarter chicken, salad and zucchini fries, my husband got the quarter chicken, gyro and fried zucchini. We each also got the garlic bread. Whooo, boy! When I read "side salad", I thought, "small portion in addition to the main attractions." But no, the side salad was a meal in itself, and way too much for a combo. Generous, indeed. The chicken was everything I'd hoped it'd be. The skin, crispy and seasoned. The meat, juicy and flavorful. The citrusy, zesty drippings made my mouth water, even as I was shoving the meat into my face. The fried zucchini was served in strips, and I rather enjoyed the breading they used with it. The "garlic bread" was unexpected, as well; it was a grilled cheese sandwich! My husband said the gyro meat was tender and had good flavor, as well. This is a great find, and I'm eager to go back again (though I won't be getting the side salad!) I wish they had more central locations, but we will absolutely drive for this.

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    Service counter and menu display.
    Service counter and menu display.
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    Greek Chicken

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    Shawarma Guys

    Shawarma Guys

    4.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$
    Kid friendly
    Casual dining

    I can for the viral Wagyu Shawarma Cheesesteak. It was very tasty with a mix of peppers, onion…read morecheese and sauce. Whatever sauce they used gave it a bit of spiciness. I went at 3:30 pm on a Saturday and was surprised that it was pretty busy at that weird time The sandwich was huge ( probably 12 inch sub) so depending on how hungry you are, you could easily split it. I loved the fries. Whatever seasoning they used gave is perfect

    Man I really wanted to like this place due to all the rave reviews. Our first experience was mixed…read morewith some meats being great and others dry beef bits that weren't very tasty or appealing. Our second experience we got the chicken shawarma Brian's way. Everything was cooked well, but I guess although I like pickles, I'm not as big a fan of Mediterranean pickles. The first bite or two were actually good, but subsequent bites the pickle tanginess was overwhelming and just not so pleasant as I finished it. I thought maybe I'll get it without the pickles next time. However, after eating I got an unexpected headache that usually comes from ingestion of MSG. The fries were tasty... maybe there was MSG in those? Not sure. I've honestly had much better phenomenal shawarma in San Joes CA. I have yet to find a great Shawarma here in San Diego. Feel free to recommend.

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    Ordering counter
    Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate, hummus and pita bread. All tasted so good!
    Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate, hummus and pita bread. All tasted so good!
    The combo wagyu beef & chicken shawarma !

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    The combo wagyu beef & chicken shawarma !
    Sahara Taste of the Middle East

    Sahara Taste of the Middle East

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    This place was so delicious, I can't wait to come back and try different items! My partner got the…read morebeef shawarma bowl with a side of middle eastern salad, I got the falafel bowl with a side of baba ghanoush, and we shared a beef flatbread. The service was fast, the place was clean, and I liked that there was a station to get more sauce and also grab your own take out containers. Everything tasted fresh and cooked to order. I especially liked the falafel which was flavorful and not dry. Portions were pretty well too, I just wish the bowls came with at least 2 sides. Looking forward to coming back!

    If you love Mediterranean food, Sahara Taste of the Middle East is the place to be! They have an…read moreoutstanding selection of food, beverages, and desserts. I had a long and hard day today and needed something to give me energy, tasted good, and didn't cost a fortune so I chose this place. I called to place my order to go on the phone and ordered a Chicken Tikka wrap. I informed the guy on the phone that I didn't want the turnips in my wrap but asked if I could get tomatoes and he said yes. I was happy he accommodated me with no problem. He said it would take 10 minutes. So, when I drove there, just like he said it was ready to go. I was so hungry instead of taking it to go home, I chose to eat it there. There are plenty of tables inside the restaurant and they have a few tables outside. Indoors they had comfortable air conditioning so it was pleasant. I also love their selection of music they play. Some of the music I noticed was R & B and also mellow jazz. They have a sauce station whereby they do not charge for their sauces as I know some places do . They do not charge here which is fantastic. They have creamy garlic sauce, Tahini sauce, Tzatziki sauce, and Ranch sauce. Plus, they also have hot sauces in bottles available for those that like a spicy kick to their food. I love how they keep this restaurant clean and tidy too which makes me feel good about keeping their place hygienic. Sahara Taste of the Middle East is the perfect restaurant for outstanding food that is authentic, serving healthy/good portion sizes, professional staff, taking pride in cleanliness, and upbeat music. What else could you ask for? This will always be my kind of place! #yelpsandiego #sandiego

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    Inside
    Chicken Tikka Sandwich
    Chicken Tikka Sandwich
    Combination Beef & Chicken Kabob Plate

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    Combination Beef & Chicken Kabob Plate
    Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus

    Mal Al Sham -The Taste Of Damascus

    4.2
    (673 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Amazing food and great service Does get crowded so the new…read morelook and outside seating is wonderful ! Reasonable prices for the big portions of food that's given !

    Jordan might've failed the entire levant region at any hope of the world cup, but at least the…read moreSyrians taught us to make the most mouthwatering delicious teta-outdoing Shawarma and rice to ever exist in the Middle East... dare I say the planet. This restaurant taste like HOME. I'm sick of all the Middle Eastern places that just serve kebab... NO I WANT TO TRADITIONAL STUFF MAMA MAKES. No wonder this place is a staple in San Diego and literally every arab who is returning from the Jordan vs Columbia match, the prices are amazing and the food is absolutely incredible that the line went to the street. I had never had so many flavors dance on my tongue over a plate of rice and you get so much meat for the pricey pay. The beef was so tender moist don't even eat beef that much, but I'd become a carnivore because of this place. I bumped into my Syrian friend in the line and she was absolutely stunned and said this tasted like Damascus. If you are new to Arab cuisine, it's not just falafel. Please branch out and find unique restaurants like this where every customer looks like they came out of the desert bro. AMAZING AMAZING I DONT EVEN LIVE HERE COME TO RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLEAAAAASE--

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    Mal Al Sham a taste of Damascus, Syria cuisine in El Cajon.
    Mal Al Sham a taste of Damascus, Syria cuisine in El Cajon.
    Platter for (3 People) ( beef shawarma swapped out with chicken cream chop)
    Platter for (3 People) ( beef shawarma swapped out with chicken cream chop)
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    Ney Restaurant

    Ney Restaurant

    4.6
    (374 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Clean and big spot, good service. Even the small plates & sides are good portions. Loved the Dolmas…read morehere.

    I loved this place! The night before coming here for takeout, I had Mediterranean food down at…read moreSeaport Village. It was tasty and satisfying... but this place BLEW MY MIND. The moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted and asked if I wanted a table for one. I said no, I was hoping to order takeout, and she kindly invited me to sit at the bar while I looked over the menu. Right away, the atmosphere felt welcoming, beautiful, and relaxed. I ordered my food, sipped my water, and honestly didn't think I had ordered that much. Then she came out with multiple filled brown bags of food! First of all, the prices were amazing. Second... the food was TOP NOTCH and completely different from what I had the night before. Everything was packed with flavor without being overloaded with salt. Fresh, vibrant, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The waitress/hostess was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave great recommendations on what to try. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience. I will absolutely be back the next time I visit San Diego again. And not that I recommend eating while driving ... but the next day on my drive back to Ventura County, I spread out my leftovers and happily snacked on hummus, baba ghanoush, and dolma all the way home. That alone says everything about how good this place was.

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    Ney Restaurant
    Filet Mignon Tikka with Baryani - delicious too
    Filet Mignon Tikka with Baryani - delicious too
    A hidden gem, look for it.

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    A hidden gem, look for it.
    Ali Baba Family Restaurant

    Ali Baba Family Restaurant

    4.1
    (925 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Ali Baba is a staple in El Cajon that never disappoints. Always the best quality, fresh and…read moreflavorful food. Portions are huge and everything on the menu is amazing. Definitely my go to for middle eastern food when visiting the area. The service is always welcoming and friendly. Family ambiance with plenty of sitting. Their tandoor bread is addicting and the absolute best! Always freshly made and warm. Highly recommend!

    Haven't been here in years, decided to take a trip to El Cajon to have lunch at this mom and pop…read moremiddle eastern restaurant with my mom and pop. They definitely invest their time on the taste of their food and serving large portion sizes instead of fancy tables and decor. It's not upscale fine dining... the interioir looks the exact same for past decade. Although a little dated the place is very clean and fits large or small groups. Not a date night spot -- more a friends and family stuff your face kind of place. They have a dedicated parking lot with plenty of spots. We ordered a ton of food to share. Half roasted chicken with side of fatoush salad, beef kabob plate with side of rice, lamb tikka with side of fries, a large plate of hummus, and an order of falafel (Best Falafel in SoCal). EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! I personally didn't like the lamb tikka but everyone else destroyed that plate. We ordered a pot of black tea (mint flavored) and they brought our large pieces of steaming hot fresh bread. Service was very friendly and fast. They modified any order to your liking. They also thanked us for coming and meant it when they said it -- Mom and Pop shops are The Best! Highly Recommend if you're looking for good quality middle eastern food with large portions.

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    Feast for 4!
    Feast for 4!
    Pita Bread the Size of a Pizza
    Pita Bread the Size of a Pizza
    From the newly renovated parking lot =D

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    From the newly renovated parking lot =D
    Greek Chicken

    Greek Chicken

    3.3
    (307 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Me and my wife moved to San Diego last year August and always wondered why the lines were long…read more Finally decided to see what the fuss was about and man! The food is delicious! We always get the full chicken meal and it's so much food to where I always take for lunch the following day! The food is amazing the people are nice and it's so nice and clean inside. 10/10!

    I have always loved the Greek chicken here, which makes writing this review incredibly…read moredisappointing. I went through the drive-thru and specifically ordered dark meat from the guy who took my order. Because it was a drive-thru order, I didn't think to open up the containers and check the chicken before pulling away. Unfortunately, when I got all the way home, I discovered they gave me white meat instead. The customer service at the window didn't make the situation any better. A different girl handed me my food, and she gave off a vibe that she really didn't care to be working there at all. When I called the store to report the mistake, the assistant manager just told me to drive all the way back so they could change it. While I understand that's standard procedure, it's incredibly inconvenient to have to make a second trip and let the rest of your lunch get cold just because the staff couldn't get a simple request right the first time. The food is usually worth it, but the lack of basic attention to detail and indifferent customer service ruined my lunch. Check your boxes before you drive away!

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    The video won't load so here's a snapshot. Overpriced, Rude, and uneditable! What a waste of my time and money!
    The video won't load so here's a snapshot. Overpriced, Rude, and uneditable! What a waste of my time and money!
    Greek Chicken
    Greek Chicken

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