Kojack's

3.9 (338 reviews)

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Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Su-chun H.

Truly I think it's more of a 4.5 stars for me. Had the chicken plate with salad, rice and pita. Very filling and reasonably priced for San Diego. Everything came out piping hot and tasty.

Darlene N.

Compared to its neighboring establishments, Kojacks offers well seasoned, well portioned meals for far cheaper than all the other tourist traps around Mission Beach & Belmont Park. It's a very hole in the wall type of place and once you come inside, you realize it's truly a no frills establishment where you order, you wait for your food and you eat. Don't expect too much of the extra fluff, you go there to eat and that's what you'll get. There's definitely a bit of a language barrier beyond anything other than ordering from the menu. By no means are they rude, they just aren't there to chit chat. The burger and chicken tenders are a solid two- person combo, comparable to the food you'd get at a Padres game with a little more love. It's cooked right in front of you. No sketchy business in the back. 3/5 cause it's not the type of place you crave or look forward to. It's just one of the more affordable options in walking distance from the shore while all of its other fast food neighbors are abhorrently inflating their prices.

Came in super late and needed a dinner real quick. All the times I've come in here, the guys are always chill. Food quality always gas, it's street Greek and 10000/10. Pull up, it's so good and the prices are solid. Don't hesitate!!!! Smb gem

Fish and Chips(left), Chicken souvlaki (bottom), chicken tenders (top)

Alex J.

Love love love!! Love me a good chicken souvlaki and this place was it. The workers were the kindest, location right next to the beach, and prices are so fair. There's indoor and outdoor seating as well. My friends got fish and chips & chicken tenders and they enjoyed the meal as well.

Phantom F.

There's a small, quietly unassuming establishment nestled just across the broad and breezy street from the kaleidoscopic sprawl of Belmont Park in Mission Beach. It's called Kojak's Greek Euro. a name that feels less like branding and more like the affectionate nickname of a forgotten uncle. And indeed, stepping into Kojak's feels like entering the kind of memory you didn't know you had. The walls are neither aggressively modern nor nostalgically kitsch. Instead, they strike a balance with sun washed posters of Santorini, a faded map of the Mediterranean, a photo of Kojak himself, perhaps that makes you feel as if you've been here before, maybe in a dream, or a childhood road trip you only remember through the scent of grilled meat and the sound of distant carousel music. Now about the food: the gyro is perfect. Impossibly warm and tender shavings of meat wrapped in a pita that's soft but still with a backbone. The tzatziki is a cool and garlicky whisper, the lettuce crisp like a page in an old travel diary. You don't eat it so much as you return to it. The nostalgia isn't just aesthetic, it's alchemical. Every bite feels imbued with summers past, sunburned shoulders, sand in your shoes, laughter echoing across the boardwalk. The taste, while objectively excellent, is elevated by memory. your own, or the one Kojak's gently lends you. Five stars, not because it's the most gourmet place in San Diego, but because it doesn't need to be. It's honest. It's earnest. It's the kind of place where time stops just long enough for you to remember what happiness tasted like at seventeen.

Joanie J.

The best gyro I've tasted, ever. Meat is super tasty, with crispy bits that make it super delicious, the salad is fresh and well seasoned, perfectly paired with the toasted pita and the delicious tzatziki. Not to add that the baklava is also made in-house and is one of the best I've had as well, with caramelized sides and toasted to perfection. Thank you so much for your delicious food. P.S. - my picky 4 y.o son almost finished all his gyro meat, and stated "this is the best food in san diego!"

Erica B.

I generally get door dash but I have been in person 1 or 2 times! Great spot in Mission Beach if you are looking for gyro! I always get the gyro plate. Comes with salad, rice, pita and gyro & sauce. Cheese fries are pretty good too! They have lots of food on their menu from pizza to burgers.

Wendy T.

We shared a gyro meat and Greek salad. Nice combo of tender and crispy gyro meat. Fresh salad with tasty cucumber, tomatoe, olives, and feta. The tzatziki sauce was good. The pita was warm and soft. We went in after sunset and we were able to sit in a booth. The guy who took our order was friendly and easy going. Perfect after a long walk on the beach.

Terry P.

First time visit Very friendly owner. Food prepared as ordered is always a plus for me. I ordered the fish and chips my granddaughter ordered chicken tenders with onion rings. The fries are fresh and not frozen potatoes This place is very clean.

Marjon F.

My friend is a regular at this place and finally I decided to try it for myself. We went here around 9:00 p.m. Sunday night, they close at 10:00. We ordered two breakfast Gyros with a side of fries. Apparently, this is on their secret menu, and I highly recommend it! If you love any type of breakfast foods it's similar to breakfast burrito but with gyro. Jam packed with flavor. Made fresh to order. Also, the fries are perfectly salted, crunchy, and soft. It was a great meal. I live right around the corner, so I definitely will be returning customer.

Eric A.

Super good prices the owner is nice and has owned for years and the service was very good recommend everyone to come

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Mari K.

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16 years ago

The falafel was kinda dry, but the hummus was decent.

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Kathryn C.

11 years ago

Best Gyros on the West coast! Traveled from Washington just to have them and worth the 18hr drive!!

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Tolly L.

5 years ago

best place ever such a good vibe and feeling! great customer service and food. definitely would come back.

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Laura. O.

9 years ago

Excellent atmosphere and great food. Small interior and not you average tourist trap which is what made it so awesome. Gyro was wonderful! read more

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Nova C.

9 years ago

Terrible... pita bread was super burnt, barely any gyro meat in the sandwich, taziki sauce tasted just like plain sour cream....fries looked old and over cooked, lemonade was not sweet... just a total waste of $13 will never go again! read more

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Mark H.

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17 years ago

pretty good hole in the wall greek place. gyro is pretty decent and fries aren't as good as others on here cracked them up to be. If you want better then go to cafe athena in PB for a dollar or two more. Overall Kojacks has a great location, pretty clean on the inside, TVs to watch sports and they serve beer so really no complaints on my part. read more

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Miguel V.

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17 years ago

I've been by this place so many time, but today was the first time that I actually got anything other than french fries from there. I got a falafel, which was pretty expensive at $6.50 with tax. I figured it would be big though, so I wasn't really trippin. It came out to be really small in the end and was not the least bit filling. I was pretty disappointed, thinking I was gonna get a good meal for that price, but its a touristy area, so I guess that's how it goes. Of course the taco shops down the street were still serving up reasonable portions for $4.50, but whatevs. The falafel was pretty good. Not the best I have had, and the sauce they put on it was pretty watery and very light on the flavor. the tomatoes were fresh, but chopped up too thick for my taste. Anyway, its decent and probably better priced than some of the other places around it. read more

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Ruby R.

14 years ago

Me and my boyfriend were walking around looking for a place to eat lunch. A waitress was standing outside and asked us " Are you looking for a place to eat?" I said "yes." She gave us a menu and we went inside. She told us to order at the counter. My boyfriend had chilli cheese fries and I orderd a slice of pizza. We also had a large pepsi. The chilli fries were just ok. the cheese was the same kind as people use on nachos. The Pepsi was full of ice. And the slice of pizza was way too small and over cooked. It looked like one of the frozen pizzas you buy at the grocery store for ninety nine cents. It tasted like cardboard. I guess I should of tried the Gyro. I would go back again to try a Gyro and give them another chance. read more

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Jennifer A.

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I had the Gyro here and it is really delicious! Very great service and also QUICK which is nice for when you want to get back to relaxing on the beach. A great stop when in Mission Beach, be sure to check this place out. read more

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Jen G.

13 years ago

Just ok. We ordered a salmon burger, a Philly style cheesesteak, fries and two fountain drinks, and it came to over $25. The fries were good but the sandwiches were really bland. read more

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Jasmynn V.

11 years ago

Don't order delivery. Your order is bound to be screwed up. Food showed up cold. 2 stars because the gyro was okay. Cold as ice, but edible.

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Nida P.

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10 years ago

The gyros and french fries are delicious. And the staff is super friendly and courteous. Prices are fair. Relaxing atmosphere. Very good lamb. read more

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Jordon B.

9 years ago

I would leave zero stars if it were possible. Food is extremely overpriced, especially for the lack of quality. Also, not my fault you don't have enough people hired. All we ordered was fries and a drink and it easily took 25-30 minutes. Save your money and go to the local mcdonalds and pay $5 less for way better fries NEVER GOING HERE AGAIN. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE GO HERE read more

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Kelly L.

17 years ago

Went back to Kojack's this past June and it was just the same as I remember it. Amazing food, friendly service and this time, the guys from the Deadliest Catch were there eating!!! They know what's up with great Greek food in San Deigo! read more

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Marc A.

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Got the regular Gyro and it was delishious. So fresh and amazing. The pita was soft and chewy and the meat was crunchy and warm with the dense tzasiki sauce. It all mixed so well when I took a bite. Gotta go back soon. Great spot right by the beach as well and friendly service. read more

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Marina B.

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14 years ago

okay, first of all, the guy taking my order let the guy OBVIOUSLY behind me order first. I ordered a cheeseburger. And a gyro and fries and a drink for my mom. I got my burger first. It didn't have enough cheese and it was burnt. Then my mom waits 20 minutes after I'm done eating before she had to get out of her seat and go ask for her gyro. Then she never gets her fries. 20 dollars wasted. read more

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George V.

11 years ago

Had some good mediterranean food at this place. Don't miss it, easy to overlook since the outside looks small but you won't be disappointed. The make the food in front of you and it's fresh. Nice view of mission beach as well. read more

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Robert T.

9 years ago

Since the moment I walked in. it felt right, the service is the greatest and the food is the best here. My new favorite place for now on! U have to try this place you'll love it!!! read more

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Ed F.

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12 years ago

First time here. Excellent gyro meat. Crisp. Yummy. The chicken had one of the best flavors I've ever tasted. Quantities were huge. And the owners were very friendly while making our to go order. read more

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Mark H.

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12 years ago

Great chicken dish and also the gyros are tasty. The fries have some type of seasoning that makes them especially delicious. The owner and staff are extremely friendly and it's the best deal in the Belmont Park area. read more

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Zach B.

11 years ago

Get the Greek salad plate, best 10 bucks you will spend! The staff cares about what they do, that energy is in the food! Love this place!! Will be back again read more

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Ellison A.

11 years ago

Wanted something different than the offerings at Belmont Park. Walked across to get a falafel but ended up with the gyro. Sat at the counter with my son and enjoyed a great gyro sandwich and fries. Gents across the counter were fast and very friendly. Glad to patronize a cool place doing it for over 30 years. read more

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Matt B.

10 years ago

Ok, so maybe they were having a bad night the first time I reviewed them, because this place has some of the best gyro meat I've ever had! Great food and since my bad experience I have had consistently great food and great service. Lots of good food, and the guys behind the counter are pretty great too. read more

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Ahmed A.

8 years ago

The owner remembered my name, though I've been there once and it was 6 months ago! Class act, and delicious food. I've had the gyro and chicken sandwiches, both come highly recommended. I will definitely be back to support this great business. read more

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Jenn B.

10 years ago

I can't say I'm impressed. The guy taking my order (most likely the owner), was standoffish and unwelcoming. I ordered the gyros plate and he charged me for the just the sandwich. I didn't want it. I didn't order it. But, I paid for it. The dude didn't even wash his hands after handling my cash. Anyway, the gyro was good. But... Where were the peppers and onions???!!! I would've asked for my money back... But he was so rude. Anyway, with ALL of the places to choose from, I would dine elsewhere! And I suggest my fellow Yelpers do as well. Don't waste your money here. read more

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Deanna R.

14 years ago

After reading great Yelp reviews tried this place for lunch. The man who took our order forgot us outside and after 1/2 wait, and failed to appologize. Food was just ok. read more

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Harold T.

14 years ago

Our family had a great meal here. The fish gyro was tasty. The chicken meal was huge and savory. Prices were quite reasonable. Perfect beach eats. Staff was super-friendly. read more

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Scott V.

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11 years ago

Just waited an hour for a burger my girlfriends food was served and on our table for 30 min before I finally got fed up and just asked for the check, no sorry.... No removing it from the check..... read more

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Michelle P.

10 years ago

The salmon burger is really good and their fries are amazing! The guys that run the place are super friendly and personable and give great customer service! I'll be back for sure! read more

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M G.

10 years ago

Super fast low key gyros and falafels place, feels like I'm in NYC, love the owners and family, always a must go while we are in town. Friendliest guys ever, love em! read more

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Sydnie B.

9 years ago

Wish I could leave zero stars. Ordered one order of French fries with only 4 people in the restaurant and waited 45 minutes for them to be delivered to me. Poor communication between staff. I ordered, and the guy took 30 minutes alone to tell the cook that he needed to prepare fries. Do not come here unless you want to spend half your day waiting for expensive, flavorless food. read more

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Patricia K.

10 years ago

We had a great breakfast. Eggs and bacon and delicious pita bread. Cooked fresh and enjoyed it while watching the ocean waves. The owner really made you feel welcome. read more

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Emily W.

14 years ago

Great place for what it is. Relaxed and friendly. Perfect for off the beach food. Oily and authentic, the people woking in there are nice and give off a good vibe. The fish and chips are just lovely and delicious- thick fries like they are supposed to be, for you out of country tourists, if you were wondering. Clean and good seating! It is what you would expect from a good beach restaraunt. read more

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chris s.

14 years ago

This was all through college, and continues to be my favorite Cheesesteak EVER! This is even better than Pat's or Gino's in Philadelphia!! I'm not kidding. I know this is supposed to be a Greek Gyro joint, but the cheesesteak is the best kept secret on the planet! It's a must have on Mission Beach!!! read more

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Bobby B.

12 years ago

The meal was good. Nice place to unwind and watch the ocean. Food a little on the higher price but it's by the beach so you pay a little more for the view. read more

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Eric B.

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12 years ago

The best Gyros in San Diego by far! I have never tried the other food, just go get a Gyro!

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Jamie B.

12 years ago

Our family had the Gyros and Dolmas. It was very fresh, quick service, our waitress was delightful. Food was yummy. I would eat here again. Very close to beach read more

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Cami C.

12 years ago

Definitely the best gyros I've ever had. Came here with my boyfriend and we went twice in one trip, so that shows how good it is. Not to mention the owner, Mike, was very welcoming and friendly. He told us they've been there for 50 years! Wow. The quality of the food and warm service will keep us coming back! read more

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Sidney S.

11 years ago

Amazing food! Best Gyro I've ever had in San Diego and awesome customer service! Worth the drive from mission valley no doubt!

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Shelby F.

11 years ago

Suprisingly great food here! Best gyro I have ever had, the owners really care and you can see it in the quality and cleanliness of the place. Tried a few different menu items and they were all fresh and plentiful! read more

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714 Ventura Pl
San Diego, CA 92109
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What time does Kojack's open?

Kojack's opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Kojack's close?

Kojack's closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Yes, Kojack's takes credit cards.

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Does Kojack's have catering options?

No, Kojack's does not have catering options.

Does Kojack's serve alcohol?

Yes, Kojack's serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

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Does Kojack's have TVs?

Yes, Kojack's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Kojack's have bike parking?

Yes, Kojack's has bike parking.

Does Kojack's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Kojack's has outdoor seating options.

Does Kojack's have parking?

Yes, Kojack's has parking options. Street Parking

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No, Kojack's does not have free WiFi.

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It was good! Ordered a Greek salad with chicken and chicken pita wrap and eggplant dip…read more The salad was about average for this type of place - good but not mind blowing. It could've used a bit more chicken. The wrap was very good - flavorful and lots of filling. Their pita is really soft and the eggplant dip was great.

I really enjoy Mediterranean Cafe! Their Greek Gyros Salad comes is great with a good portion of…read moreflavorful gyros meat, warm pita and the salad is fresh with feta, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. And the Salmon Plate is very tasty, a nice salmon filet cooked tender with salad, rice and pita. The man who takes orders is always nice and welcoming, service is fast. Support local and check out this great spot!

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Amazing service!! Our waitress, Emily, was super helpful, knows the menu and brought everything out…read morequickly. I always get the pistachio espresso martini and everything I've tried on the menu has been delicious. Thank you!!!

Was excited to try this place and it lived up to the current reviews and expectations!…read more The red pepper hummus was so good. Its smooth, great olive oil in it and the bread was super warm. The lamb adana was a great sandwich. Solid amount of meat, great flavor and a sauce on the side + great, crispy fries! The service was excellent. She was so attentive, friendly and on top of everything. Music was good too in there & there is plenty of seating, including outdoors! Will be back when in SD

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We love this place 30 years we have been eating here ! The…read morebest in San Diego!! Mike or Angie is our server ! They know what we like they take care of us every time! The food is always delicious!! 5 star every time

A lot of people I know spoke highly of Aladdin Cafe so I had to check them out especially since I…read morealways see it super busy. I ordered the #1 which is All Nature Free Range Chicken Shawarma. It comes with Chicken, Basmati Rice, Hummus, Tahini Sauce, Arabic Salad and Pita Bread. First, the amount of food you get is a lot. My picture doesn't do the portion justice. Between the spices and flavors, this is one delicious meal. It tasted fresh and light, but yet fulfilling. This place costs $30, but it's worth it. I definitely had leftovers and even after reheating it, it still tasted so good. They have plenty of seating, indoors and outdoors. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Our waiter was very nice. It's a great place for lunch, date night or even a family night out sharing delicious food.

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I love this place! I've been coming for years now! I always switch between the pita and the bowl,…read moreboth are super fulfilling and I always end up with leftovers. It's a good option for a quick bite, I've usually gone during my lunch breaks at work. It's super chill and they have good music playing in the background. There's also a little coffee shop next door. This time I ordered the chicken shawarma pita. The toasted almonds and feta are extra but definitely worth it! I always get the cilantro tahini and the taziki sauce.

Ordered online, got a chicken Schwarma bowl, 3 piece falafel, and a chicken sambusa. I didn't…read morerealize until I got home that the staff forgot 2 out of 3 of my sauces, which was a major bummer. My favorite part of the whole meal was the falafel, I really liked the flavor and it had a nice crisp crunch on the outside, tasted very fresh. The sambusa however, was dry on the inside and the outside was a little chewy? Tahini sauce was very tame, slightly nutty flavor. The bowl was good, the ingredients were fresh enough, but I really wish I got to enjoy them with all the sauces I ordered.

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Food was amazing! Came out quick and fresh…read more Went out for lunch with my coworkers and everything was great.

I was on jury duty today and I wanted to have some Shawarma so I looked up on yelp and found the…read moreK-pop shop was about a 20 minute walk away. The menu was a bit confusing, but I know that I like grilled veggies and Greek salad and then Ike was able to pick my protein that I wanted so that seemed easy enough. The base price with falafel or chicken Shawarma was Close to $16 but since I chose the meat, they added two dollars to my total. It took about 10 minutes for them to assemble my meal, but my veggies were cooked fresh on the stove, which was really nice. They tasted very freshly cooked just as they would as if I had cooked them myself at home. I was there about 1245 on a Monday and there were a few people there and they had some takeout orders so my order took about 10 minutes before I could walk out the door with it. They had a nice condiment bar where you could pick out some yogurt with dill sauce and then they're famous garlic yogurt sauce, as well as a jalapeño sauce And another spicy hot one that I would never try. When I got back to the jury room to eat my meal, I saw that there was a nice quantity of the fresh salad and the grilled vegetables but the meat was piled high! The employees were working efficiently and the place was spotless and orderly.

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Shawarma Guys

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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Alforon

Alforon has the best falafels I've ever had in my life! They somehow feel fluffy, crunchy, and…read morelight at the same time. Their original dessert Aaysh Essaraya is deservedly the award-winning showstopper. Very unique flavors, super creamy, yet not excessively sweet or heavy. Loved it! And to top it all, it is run by the most wonderful couple whose passion for their food is evident as soon as you speak to them. Like I told them, this was first visit to Alforon, but certainly won't be my last :)

I have eaten there so many times I can't even count. Their food and their restaurant is my favorite…read moreplace to eat in San Diego. George and Samia are the most wonderful people in the world. George will come out of the kitchen and explain, in detail, every item on the menu. I laugh when I read or even see a subpar review of Alforon. Those people are either high on drugs or never experienced excellent food before. Chicken Tawook, Tabouli salad, house pickles, everything is off the chart and that's just the for starters. You can close your eyes, point to a menu item and have the best meal of your life. Explore their whole menu, you can't go wrong with a single item. Hands down off the chart and excellent food by two of the nicest people you will ever meet in your life.

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Shawarma Guys

We heard about Shawarma guys from YT featuring best food spots in San Diego. We went to their South…read morePark branch. We were initially aiming for the crispy shawarma however only Mira Mesa and La Mesa does it. So I guess that's next on our list! The wraps were unexpectedly big! This is probably the biggest wrap I ever had! Generous with meat and veggies. Their wagyu egg rolls are definitely must have! Falafel fries is really good too! All of these perfectly paired with their garlic sauces. My favorite is spicy lemon garlic! The staff are very knowledgeable about their menu. It's a food truck set up and there's mini standing tables for alfresco dining. SG was definitely lived up to the title #1 restaurant in the country on Yelp!

Came here on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm. I ordered online in advance and just waited outside…read morefor my order. There were plenty of parking spots around this time. Not really an ambience since there's not much as far as a dining room. There are a couple of cocktail tables where you could eat. After ordering online at 20:20pm, my estimated pick up time was 8:39pm and got the order at 9:03pm. The cashier informed me their chicken is taking a while and added extra time to the wait. It probably would've been faster if they weren't so backed up. I ordered the Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate for me and my wife to share. I added 3 falafels and pita bread on top of it. The food was still fresh when I got home 15 mins later. Everything was good and just enough for us two. Also, I'm not sure why there's a range of where they may be located on Yelp since this is just a food truck that seems to be permanent at this location.

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Amardeen Cafe

Oh my gosh. This place is so good, I highly recommend checking this place out…read more I had the Moussaka (Lebanese eggplant stew) and I throughly enjoyed it. It was so flavorful and the portions were pretty big. I also got to try the cheese fatayer, I loved the pastry it came it, it was great. This place has great vegetarian and vegan options along with some gluten free options. The menu is marked very well and they make it easy to navigate. The staff were friendly and the food came out fairly quick. The restaurant is on the smaller side. There was seating available for large and smaller parties. From the dinning area, they had a window into the kitchen so it was fun to be able to see the cooks make the food. They also had cute decor that added to the ambiance of the restaurant. There is plenty of parking available in the plaza that it is in.

The food was actually really good, but the service was terrible…read more The staff seemed condescending and like they didn't want to be there at all. Not attentive, not friendly, just kind of dismissive the whole time. We ordered a bunch of dishes and to be fair, everything we tried tasted great and was flavorful so you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The cheese knefe was a bit disappointing though. It's supposed to be crispy, but it came out mushy and kind of fell apart. The rose water reduction also made it way too sweet for my taste. Still decent overall, just not what I expected. But honestly, the service alone ruined the experience for me. I wouldn't come back. Food: 8.5/10 Service: 0/10

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Din Tai Fung

10/10 service !! Food tasted amazing and was served fresh ! Recommend making a reservation since it…read moregets packed quick.

Highly recommend the lychee pear martinis! Our waiter was very kind and attentive. The food was…read moregreat, and the portions were just right. The ambiance was warm and inviting.

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Starlite

Service was friendly, though a little inconsistent when it got busier, with longer waits between…read moreorders. Overall, it's a solid place for drinks and atmosphere, but the food and consistency don't quite match the upscale vibe it's going for.

Our first visit to Starlite was very memorable. It was a great way to celebrate our wedding…read moreanniversary. Exceptional service by all staff. Food and ambiance was AMAZING!! What we ordered: * Wagyu & Local Yellowtail Tartare * Dry-aged Half Duck * Herb Scalloped Potatoes * Roasted Broccoli Kristina was our waitress. She was very friendly and attentive. We felt very welcomed. We even got complimentary champagne for our anniversary dinner (special touch). Our food was a special culinary experience. Everything was so full of flavor. Nice shareable portions. This business really shined..... Just like their name Starlite. This is a must try place. Especially for a special occasion. #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #ExceptionalExperience #CelebratingUs #WeFancyNow

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Malibu Farm

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6.5 mi

Vanessa was our server and she was the best! She made great recommendations for brunch on Sunday…read more Great vibes, food was amazing, staff was so friendly! Matcha tiramisu was 10/10!

I had a BLT Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. It was amazing. But what really made the meal…read moreenjoyable was the excellent service Gianluca provided! He was very knowledgeable about the menu, made a great recommendation for a drink, and was genuinely friendly and responsive.

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Allegro Restaurant and Bar

Nice cozy atmosphere in the heart of Little Italy. Our experience was well above average thanks to…read moreour amazing server, Andres! Everyone should be so lucky to have someone like him working for them. Be sure to do a lemon cello shot with him! Salute!

Great service, amazing food, our server Andres made great suggestions and made the evening special…read morefor us.

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Born & Raised

we came here for my friends 30th birthday and hour server honestly made our experience! the vibes…read moreand atmosphere are 10/10 but Marie went above and beyond to make my friend feel special and we couldn't stop laughing and enjoying her company! The service was 1000/10 and we can't wait to come back

Food was out standing, had a beef Wellington and the portion was more than enough. The service was…read moreover the top. We had a really good waitress, Maria was her name. She was very kind and respectful...she needs a raise for sure. The ambiance was very picture perfect I would come here again

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Steven Alan D.

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4 years ago

Unfortunately, the Owner Mike and the Cook George do not value their longtime customers who keep telling them about the declining conditions and environment at the restaurant located near Belmont Park in Mission Beach. When told about the gang of 20 guys doing drugs who stand in front of the restaurant on a daily basis, they very disrespectfully and rudely turn their face and ignore you. Mike has harassed and called the police on hot dog vendors in the area, but embraces the drug addicts and predators who prey on people in the area as they come into his restaurant to buy a hot dog between committing crimes. There have been 6 shootings in front of his restaurant near Belmont Park in Mission Beach in recent months, and Mike ignores the guys standing there doing drugs in full view of children. It's all about the money with Mike! Today, there were 2 girls standing in the doorway of the restaurant waiting for their order with their arms crossed and giving dirty looks at the customers. They seemed scared, and rightly so due to the riff raff hanging out in front of the restaurant and walking by, but it made for an extremely uncomfortable experience. When I told Mike and George that their customers are scared and glaring at everyone with dirty looks for their protection, Mike & George once again turned their face in the other direction and ignored me. I have been coming here for many years, but the environment inside of his restaurant has become horrible, dangerous, and a grave safety hazard... Mike clearly does not value long time customers who are upstanding citizens. He doesn't care about the declining conditions in front of his restaurant, yet he calls the police on hot dog vendors who are just trying to make a living amid a skyrocketing cost of living in San Diego. He even said, "They're taking away business from me by selling hot dogs to these guys." He treats the gang members, ex-cons, and derelicts like family and nicely dressed upstanding native San Diegans like garbage... His rude and dismissive reaction to legitimate safety concerns demonstrates that he doesn't care about the experience that customers have at his establishment. If you are a tourist and you get stabbed there, then he will probably look the other way... Therefore, I no longer feel comfortable eating at this restaurant. There should be a sign that says, "Eat at Your Own Peril!" The weird defensive behavior from the seemingly "normal" people who drop in on occasion not only make you feel extremely uncomfortable, but it also makes you feel like you're eating in a dark alley after the bars close in PB. The predators are lurking and the girls are paranoid with dirty looks on their faces scowling at everyone around them for protection purposes... NO thank you! read more

Bacon W.

12 years ago

Well I will preface this by saying finally after a myriad of I times that I have stated I will create a yelp account after patronizing a place of interest or restaurant, I finally have. So kojacks..wierd name for a greek joint, anyhow its only foreshadowing to how the experience went. Friends from out town were visiting a friend that was working nearby. He recommended the place and he usually doesn't puck around with mediocre dining establishments so I figured the coinflip was an automatic win. We arrived there through a scenery of beautiful blondes in bikinis so that part was amazing. Then kojaks.. the fellows working there were obviously of Mediterranean descent so I my expectations were still good. The homie working the counter seemed cool and was more than happy to take my order for a gyros sandwich fries and a root beer for a healthy 11 bux. I shrugged it off as I was hungry and figured that the 1 or 2 bux extra for thr overhead of th4 location was arbitrary. So onto the food... well we got the order to go and upon finding a place to sit across the way near the roller coaster and all thr other fan fair our other friend that was working nearby quickly noticed thr Styrofoam to go containers were housed in 3 different types of plastic bags. Strange. Now the gyro..it was sub par on all levels. The portion of gyros meat aka lamb was insignificant. It was honestly a 1:1:1 ratio between the meat onions and tomatoes. Ok fine the portion wasnt on point but neither was the taste. Bland at best.. and the pita was stale..the visitors from out of town got falafel s and I certainly didn't hear any raving.. my other compatriot got a Gyros sandwich as well..he asked for extra / a side of tzaziki (sp?) that was non existent. Mid meal I learned the counter guy was a perv but I wont hate on that too much.. also while we were an eating an African American woman waking asked where we got the food. She said "whered u get that jie rose?" My friends obliged and pointed her in the direction of this facade of a restaurant. I said we should have warned her not to go.. I bet she was on tilt too after thinking she was gonna get a decent meal. Oh yea the fries were 100% store bought frozen and they're lucky I like ketchup because they assumed I did and put ketchup in one of thr compartments... lastly they didn't give us napkins or utensils so I had to swipe some inside of the window from that montys place whose server ignored me. Spring break wooo. Parking was rigged as well and it was a Monday. Good luck kojacks you'll need it. I doubt they even know what a yelp is... read more

Preston P.

10 years ago

Great service, the staff was so cool. I walked in and looked at the above menu and the three guys working smiled and me and could recognize I spoke Arabic so started to chat with me which I was really nice. They told me what was good and I was half tempted to order everything they had mentioned but I came in craving a burger and fries. They laughed and joked with me when I prefer what I did but they told me it would be out in no time and offered a complimentary drink for my friend and I. We both order a cheese burger with fries. Everything came out with in minutes. The burger was well done for us both, the meat was good and the fries where cooked very well nice and crispy but not to crispy, fresh cut. The service here and the food is really good I could see other guests ordering there true food Mediterranean and hey seemed to all be very pleased with their meals. Don't worry I will definitely be back to try all the great options you guys mentioned. read more

Fatima S.

17 years ago

Kojacks is the best place to have Gyros!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This resturaunt has received endless amounts of letters and recognition from tons of honarary customers. This place has lots of history. No joke. Johnny Cash has eaten here. So has Lorenzo Lamas and Britney Spears. Also, scenes from two movies have been filmed here. For those who are interested one movie was "Garden of the Nights" and the other movie feautured Shelly Long. Although, Adam Lambert (upcoming music artist) wasn't a customer I did get his autograph and a picture with him by the sea wall. Lastly my dad is awesome for owning this resturaunt. No Greek food place will ever be as great as Kojacks. read more

bobby s.

600

19 years ago

believe me, I dont give 5 stars lightly. This himilayan feat only goes towards places that my absolute favorites...and there are only 5-10 of those in the county. Kojacks has the best gyro...HANDS DOWN! And love me some gyros more than water. The owners are always there and always remember the locals and returning guests. They are also open late night, right next to the sandbar, so food is always good to go late night (they also sell cigarettes for you smokers past the time the markets close). next time you are in Mission beach...you MUST go in and treat yourself right read more

Michael N.

15 years ago

DISGUSTING FOOD and SERVICE !!! When you go to a Greek restaurant, one would expect authentic Greek food made by Greek people. Not at Kojack's ! Here you have these rude Iranian people trying to make food they have no idea about. The service is the worst part. One star is one too many. Rude and horrible service! If I wanted such service I'll hire someone to shoot me in the face! They won't last very long if they keep up being D. Bags! The dirty old man who works in the cook area needs to get some GLOVES and a better attitude! read more

Kevin B.

12 years ago

I walked in here after the sunset, craving some of that lamb while the wife ordered chicken. They both came in huge plates containing Greek salads,tzatziki sauce, and fluffy pita bread with some rice on the side! As soon as I saw the cook shave the gyro with a knife rather then a peeler I knew he had years of experience! The food was just excellent and the grilled chicken was marinated just right to fit the Greek flavor. This place will deffinatly have me driving to the beach from east county more often! read more

Brittany N.

2 years ago

I absolutely LOVE this place! If you're looking for the best Greek plates in town, look no further. Every dish is full of authentic flavor, and you can truly taste the care that goes into the cooking. It's a family-owned and operated gem, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere makes you feel right at home. From the incredible gyros to the delicious baklava, everything is delicious. I can't recommend this place enough! I'll definitely be coming back again and again! read more

Tamara C.

8 years ago

first came to Kojack's while living in Mission Beach . I return often to say hello to my friends there and to enjoy my cheeseburger with grilled onions and a large beer. Mission Beach has changed so much over the years.... It's beachy local atmosphere has been lost to all the new glitzy condos that sit empty until summer. But Kojack's remains, and seeing familiar faces reinforces the fond memories of yesteryear that we share read more

Kevin D.

9 years ago

I came here with a friend and felt a little mixed about our experience. This restaurant is slightly on the expensive side and the quality of the food doesn't really match the standard. Our prime server was little less friendly than usual or may be that was his personality. I tried grilled chicken and my friend tried the gyro. Both were pretty good but we couldn't quite get past the prices for such simple dishes. read more

Tim J.

12 years ago

The best gyro I ever had in my life. If your ordering chicken or anything off the grill your going to have to wait a little extra. Also same with the pizza since they make all their food fresh. The fries tasted amazing since they were homemade and they create a special seasoning. The gyro is cooked so it's nice and well done. For the amount of money I paid its worth every penny unlike arslans. read more

Bob W.

14 years ago

This place has been open for 30 years, All ingredients are fresh and i could tell that the chefs take time and effort to make such good meals. as for the other bad reviews this places specialty is greek food so what do you expect from their pizza although their burgers and fries are reaaaaaly good! If you ever come to mission beach im telling you if you come to kojacks you wont regret it! read more

Tiffany M.

8 years ago

I first came to Kojack's while living on Mission Beach in 2013. I return often to say hello to my friends there and to enjoy my cheeseburger with grilled onions and a large beer. Mission Beach has changed so much over the years.... It's beachy local atmosphere has been lost to all the new glitzy condos that sit empty until summer. But Kojack's remains, and seeing familiar faces. read more

Ann P.

12 years ago

Go to Mission Beach and Eat at Kojacks!!!!!! Loved everything we ordered. It's not just food, the staff make it an awesome experience! Loved the diversity!!! Some of the staff are from Ireland. Our lunch at Kojack's was a treat. The food, service and staff created a memorable meal. Can't wait to return to San Diego. Kojack's- here we come! read more

David S.

211

10 years ago

Great food. I love the gyro s. I ate two today cause it's along way from home and I can't get food this good there. Great location I can see the beach and the Rollercoaster. Wonderful friendly staff full of smiles. To go or dine in or patio watching the babes walk by. Thank you kojacks for the great food and location read more

Stephanie H.

11 years ago

Very authentic gyro spot! Delicious food for great price. Very friendly staff that welcomed us in. Sat outside and enjoyed the view of the ocean and roller coaster. Not too heavy of a meal, so you don't feel sluggish when you go back to beach. Definitely recommend!! The read more

Rachel C.

9 years ago

I love this place. The service is GREAT. You can choose from hamburgers, hot dogs to gyros. You can watch them make your food in front of you. And the BEST food on this boardwalk. It's a clean place. TASTY food. Great EXPERIENCE. You have to try this place. read more

Ron H.

5 years ago

I hate going out of my way to leave a negative review but I just ordered two separate orders of pizza and found not 1 piece of hair but 3 total on 2 separate pizzas. Had to throw it away on an empty stomach. Do not recommend read more

Mariana V.

11 years ago

The food is above average and the owner seems nice. Gave it an extra star for being right on the beach. If you mediterranean food then you'll probably like this place. read more

Bob S.

14 years ago

This Greek Ruestuarnt has been open for 30 years and let me just say they seriously know how to make a good gyro. Its not fancy but still is good for all occasions read more

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