This place never lets us down. Hands down, better and more authentic Mediterranean food than Cava. Fresh ingredients in all sandwiches, salads, sauces and dips. Really good baklava! AND they are always so helpful and kind. I would give 10 stars if I could! read more

Peno Med. Grill was recommended by our friends who live in Jacksonville, and our party of four stopped in to grab a quick dinner (or supper). The menu offers plenty: bowls, sandwiches, wraps, salads, platters, and sides. Coke products are also available. My wife and I ordered the Classic Gyro Bowl and the Greek Gyro Bowl. Both bowls contained plenty of the grilled, crunchy cubes of the Lamb/Beef gyro. Although mine was the "Greek" bowl, very little of the veggies were included, and the tzatziki was missing while the feta was plentiful. Flavor-wise, it tasted good, but it was short on the ingredients. The interior is dingy and our table was sticky despite the wipe down, so I'd recommend getting your food "to go". The service was a solid 4.0, but the other elements drag down my overall scoring. read more

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Love this place! Clean, fresh food with amazing flavors, and the staff is always so helpful and polite! And I love having another option in town that isn't another chicken place! read more

Craving the Classic gyro with a side of chick peas. Nice and cold in here for us Southerner wannabe's read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Classic Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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This is walk-up counter food service. Polished concrete floors, high open ceiling, minimalist, interior with comfortable seating, and by all appearances clean. Lamb gyro on warm pita was really good, generous, and filling the best I've had in a while, and for I think $3.99 I gott a sizeable chunk of baklava, one of the few items not made in-house. It was moist and sweet, and according to my tastes, was made with honey as opposed to simple sugar solution (sugar water), absolutely delicious, and was of a size that might have cost a lot more elsewhere. NeService was courteous and efficient. Cost, Including beverage (and I think couple dollar tip but maybe I did or not?), was $18.55 on 10/9/24. read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Love baklava unless dried out and this was not! Also, tastes like it was made with honey rather than just a sugar solution. Recommend. - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Came here for a quick dinner after hitting the golfing range! I ordered the chicken gyro and really enjoyed it. I wish there was more outside seating but we sat inside. The first table we sat at was a little wobbly so we had to switch tables. The guy who took our order was so kind and he talked to us afterward. So friendly! My meal was very tasty! So much chicken inside! They also had some sauces to try by the soda machine. Flavors were great and filling! Prices were very fair ~$11 for my gyro. Overall a really nice meal! read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

I can't justify nearly $20 for this. Chicken was very bland and gristley. I got the kabobs, fries, grape leaves, and Caesar salad. Pretty bummed because I was hoping it be a lot better. The staff was very friendly and food was served fast. read more

Wow ! I should have read the lowest reviews, before trying this place! It was by far the worst gyros I've ever tried to stomach! I really can't even call it a gyros! More like a small meatball sandwich they make from lamb and beef? I think. They grab about 12 or 14 small pieces of this meat from the refrigerator and throw it on the hot grill with plenty of oil then cook the shit out of it . Throw it on a dried out piece of pita bread then add lettuce onions & tomato and some sauce. The meat tastes burnt,old and just plain disgusting! I'm truly amazed they can stay in business. But please don't take my word for it . If by some chance you just want to blow 10 bucks but aren't really hungry, try it out and see what you think! And if you do try it and throw it in the garbage where it belongs, there's a Publix close by you can swing by and get a decent sub sandwich... read more

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All I could say is wow. The food is absolutely delicious. It's fresh and exactly what I was looking to eat tonight. I will absolutely be back to this place, there is no doubt about it. Absolutely excellent. read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Lamb platter with Cesar salad and hummus. Added side of tzatziki sauce and two stuffed grape leaves. - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

I look forward to coming here on every trip, even when I was not the best customer, they still are above friendly . Food is great, staff is friendly, and it's a must for authentic Mediterranean food in a clean restaurant.. with a positive upbeat attitude Highly recommend read more

Ordered this for lunch at work since it was recommended by my coworkers! Will 100% come back again and again and again!!!! This was DELISH. My first experience with Mediterranean food so wasn't totally sure what to expect. The Beef & Lamb Shawarma was AMAZING. The Jalapeño Cilantro hummus was so good and so fresh. I was adding a little to my Shawarma as well! I also got an extra side of their garlic sauce which was amazing if you like garlic. It comes on the Shawarma- but when did a little extra garlic ever hurt anyone? read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Beef & Lamb Gyro Shawarma Sandwich Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus and Pita Extra Garlic Sauce on the side - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

This was just up the street from my hotel and I chose it more for its proximity than anything else, but after tasting the food, I can say that I was very pleased with my dinner choice. First, let me say that it is by no means fancy. It is a place you order at the counter and within moments they bring your tray to you. I opted for the traditional gyro bowl and found it loaded with meat over a bed of lettuce and a healthy dollop of tzatziki sauce. I accented it with some of their hot sauces, liking their hotter red sauce and the cilantro sauce along with the tzatziki sauce. I will also say that I liked the gyro meat, cut into thick chunks for the bowl as opposed to the slimmer, longer slices. They also had a good char for being heated on the flat top. Dinner was under ten dollars and offered a satisfying late dinner. If I find myself back in this area, this will be a definite return trip. I recommend if you find yourself here and find yourself craving a gyro or something similar, you come check this place out to. Or if you live here, you might find it one of your regular go to places. read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Welcome to Hummus Heaven ! I have found a new favorite in JVille. The south can be a troubling place when you're following special diets. All the chain restaurants can be tempting. Peño brings a different flavor literally to the area. The falafel here is a game changer! Extra Crisp. Fresh. Flavorful! I'm from NY and not even Mamoun's can top this ! Really delicious falafel ! So many different fresh salads available and food. I was blown away by the variety of hummus here. Jalapeño, roasted red pepper etc. When I arrived they were grilling eggplant for the babagonoush. I had to try a sample ! I decided to order some to take home. Soooo flavorful !!!!!!! Everything here is so flavorful! Tastes very freshly prepared. I decided on the falafel bowl which is a salad bowl. They are very generous with the hummus here. There was a heaping pile of hummus on my salad. My stomach is doing the tootsie roll right now ! Vegetarians, this is definitely a great place for lunch while in the area. Customer service was excellent ! read more

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Food is cooked in front of you. It's worksite per person but you can always take leftovers. I don't frequent often though did to this

On my lunch expedition I ran into the Food Truck on New River Air Station. My goal was to find something completely veggie and delicious. They made me something called the Love sandwich and it is beyond my expectation. Thank you so much for making my lunch break pretty amazing!!! (Lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives, pickled something, jalapeño hummus etc) So Delicious!!!! D. Rogers read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - The LOVE Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Huge serving of gyro, the pita was delicious. Next time I'll ask for no lettuce. Very nice employees!! We'll definitely be back! read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Classic gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

The food here is so fresh and well seasoned. My Caesar salad was delicious! My husband and I enjoyed our food. read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Casado Bowl / Pita Bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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I was actually really excited about this place until I became a regular and my order started coming back incorrect. I hate leaving reviews but this is the 3rd time I have ordered in person and my order was not handled with care. I typically order the same thing a chicken gyro which to my understanding is a combination of chicken, veggies and white sauce. The first time my order was placed in a platter with the ingredients scattered. Which was inconvenient considering this was a to go order. This time it was replaced with a chicken shawarma which is supposed to be made with chicken potatoes and similar ingredients to the classic one. Normally I just eat the incorrect order, but this time there was French fries (potatoes, which is super lazy but nonetheless) in my gyro which is super unhealthy for my dietary restrictions. Now my issue is not the order being incorrect, it is when I ask for compensation and the attitude I receive is rude. As if I'm responsible for the lack of communication. To my understanding it's the chefs job to ask for specifics, considering I don't work here and don't know all of the items on the menu. This is the second time I have asked for compensation and the feedback I receive is annoyance. The first time I ordered falafel's which for some reason weren't sticking which is fine. But when I asked for my money back, the response I received was "do you want something else." Worker or owner or general person when there's a misunderstanding with a customer and a business it's obvious that the customer is looking for compensation. Especially if they are a regular. And also French fries are not a substitute for potatoes when this place is marketed as a healthy fast food chain. The same way I don't expect French fries in my potato dishes at Panera is the same way I don't expect it in a place that uses "healthy eating" as their marketing tactic. Being that I live 20 minutes away without traffic, I will not be back. Be very specific with your order and do not become too friendly. Other than this the food is normally good. Unfortunately I'm a 3 strikes you're out type of person. Posting a pic for reference.... read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - French fries with chicken in a tortilla. - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Was excited to be in Jacksonville and see Peno because I LOVE THE ONE I. CHARLOTTE. I ordered the Casada bowl. Not only did they forget my sauce, there was barely and chicken and it was Overwhelmingly dry everything dry. Definitely gave me old food because it was far from fresh read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Not your average fast food. I never spend a long time waiting here. Their carribean wrap and chicken shawarma wraps are amazing. The French fries dipped in the light green sauce -amazing. The jalapeño hummus ... amazing !! read more

RICO is the best!!! So friendly and accomplished!!! Overall... Great service and amazing food! 10 out of 10 recommend!!!

Love all the sides especially all of the varieties of hummus! Quick and friendly service! Great place to eat with a group!

Walked in around 7 o'clock on a Monday night We quickly ordered and reccueveD our food withiin 7 minutes I went with my friends and all of our food was delicious For 8.55$ I got the swarma gyro and it filled me up For the year 2019 it's said to be the best Greek place in Jacksonville according to the paper read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Paid 35$ for burnt a** chicken turds. Really? Why? My food was dry too smh never coming here read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Burnt chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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We have been gone from Jacksonville for awhile. Coming back to find a place like Peno has been refreshing. We have been here twice in one week because the food is that good. Refreshing ingredients with lots of flavor. We will definitely be back here and recommend this place. read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - The Gyro Bowl with chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

In the mood for great Mediterranean cuisine? Pop into Peńo and your taste buds will explode. Casaba Bowl was my dish and it did not disappoint. read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Casaba Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

If you want to grab a quick bite but aren't feeling your regular fast food burger, then come here for a change. The food is so good. They've got wraps and salads and sandwiches and more. Everything we've had so far has been delicious. read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Chicken Gyro wrap. Remembered to take a picture on my last bite but there's still so much meat in there. - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Customer service was awesome and honestly for the price and serving size you can't beat it! One of the best places in Jacksonville :)

I decided to give this place another try and we stopped in for lunch today. We ordered two chicken shawarma wraps (one on pita and one in a tortilla). We got falafel as our side and ordered two small containers of classic hummus and Tzatziki sauce. Today, the falafel was much better and not burned. Everything was fresh and delicious. I tried three of the 6 complimentary sauces and they were also great. This is my favorite spot in Jacksonville, at the moment. I'm happy to have this option. read more

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When I came in it wasn't busy. My order was taken right away. The food is good. Service is great. However, as I glanced around, I noticed some of the table tops were dirty. The staff really needs to take the initiative to restock items. I couldn't find a single napkin in this place. Please, I understand some items are costly & there's cut backs, but C'mon! Put out some napkins for people to wipe their hands on! Also, you guys have sauces off to the side for your customers to "self-serve" but there was a bunch of tiny lids & only one empty sauce container was there. At least one of those could be found. read more

Food was so fresh and flavor full! I just tried it for the first time and will probably go back again tomorrow because it was so damn good! Will definitely be a new go to spot for me. Absolutely deliciou! read more

Customer service was great. But the food wasn't. The yellow rice was very dry and hard. The chicken kabob was tasteless. The hummus was pretty good. read more

Definitely worth the $! It's not super expensive but a little more pricey than just a casual fast food place. The food has always been so delicious and fresh. Their tzatziki sauce is out of this world amazing and the lamb perfect! For sure recommend! I only gave it 4 stars out of 5 because sometimes they go a little sparring on the tzatziki sauce but overall some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. read more

Awesome food, fresh, good prices, gargantuan portions! Friendly, fast service. If you're in the mood for something other than burgers, this is the place! read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

I wanna take a moment and not talk about the food but focus on their baklava. I took a bite of this pastry and heard birds sing.. I'm not kidding. It's so moist and not overbearingly sweet. I'm guessing they blend their nut filling instead of just dumping a whole mess of nuts on there like most places do. You're not constantly having to chew this. If anything, I'm trying my hardest to savor every forkful of it. This I won't be sharing with my husband. Sorry, not sorry. read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Baklava heaven - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

Finally!! A great Mediterranean place in Eastern North Carolina! Nice sized portions for the price and super friendly staff. So happy to have a great falafel place in the area! read more

Peno Mediterranean Grill - Veggie falafel bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Jacksonville, North Carolina

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Peño has been opened for awhile in town and we just never went. I've personally never had a gyro before but my husband has had them from Greece. We tried it out for lunch and ordering was smooth. We both got a gyro combo which comes with a side & drink for around $8. Great deal! I had the classic gyro and it was very good. The only small I mean very small thing I'd say is that the lamb slices were chucks not slices. Traditionally it's in slices. But other than that, all of it was very fresh and flavorful! Lots of side item options and vegetarian options! 7.8/10 !! Would recommend & come back way more often! read more

First time eating here. The food was dry and the chicken was over cooked and dry. Probably won't eat here again.

Yallllll this is definitely a top 5 for me in Jacksonville.. nothing better than fresh food with foreign flare!! I love love love Mediterranean flavors but it's so hard to find around here. I could eat here multiple times a week and never get sick of it . read more

I ordered some Gyros= 2 of them because Jesses is closed. I open them and knew something was wrong right away. The lamb was in chunks not strips so you could get a bite in every bite of the sandwich, most of my chucks were thick for the bread , so the bread just fell apart. The meat was burned (black) on half of it the other half was not the nice lamb color This proves they don't cook it on the rotisserie like supposed to. I will never get another. I will warn people not to either,you will not enjoy them. For a so-called Mediterranean Restaurant POOR. read more