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    Pita Grill Express

    3.6 (508 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Shawarma Plate
    Justina B.

    Honestly it pains me to write this, but this straight up wasn't good. Ordered chicken Shawarma plate. Chicken was bland and extremely dry (see pics), side salad wasn't that good either, and rice was bland as well. Staff was nice for sure. Maybe other people have gotten them on a good day, but my experience just was straight up not good.

    Shish kebab plate
    R G.

    I've been a customer for years and the food has always been really good. I usually get the Shish Kebab plate, it's around $18. The beef is delicious, really good flavor. The garlic sauce is by far the best I've ever tried. The rice is pretty basic. Salad is great too but I do wish the lettuce was more fresh, it was brown and soggy.

    Greek salad $3.50 with combo
    Mary D.

    Unfortunately, nothing memorable about the food. I came here for lunch on a Monday. This place is called California Pita Grill, so not sure if there was a switch in owners. First time coming here, and probably last unfortunately. There are a lot of options here. I got the chicken pita wrap combo with Greek salad for an additional $3.50. Total came out to be about $12.50 which is not bad for lunch. The combo comes with a drink as well. The lunch portion size is enough to fill you up with just the wrap alone... but the chicken was extremely salty and sour. I should have gone to Doner G's instead. I took out most of the chicken because it was so salty. The Greek salad was okay, although it too was doused in sauce also. Better luck next time.

    Shish and shawarma

    The service and food were simply the best! The staff went above and beyond. The food is well marinated and delicious. Small place with big flavor.

    Greek Salad was just horrible!
    Huey B.

    This was my second visit to Pita Grill Express and both times were just awful. For starters, they are not an authentic Greek restaurant and their food is just garbage. My Greek salad tasted soaky and like if it was made the day before. I literally tossed it in the garbage after just a few bites. The two side pieces of falafel tasted okay but also not great. Zero stars for horrible food.

    Chicken Kabab Pita
    Ellie S.

    This place has gone way downhill. I haven't been here in months but it was one of my favorite Mediterranean places in OC. The wrap I got today was nothing like the one I had last time. Not only did they increase the price, but i feel like the portions shrunk. Not only that, but the wrap legitimately sucked. The chicken was so dry and they removed the fries and sauce that they used to put in. The cut on the pickled onions were so blocky and it was put together so haphazardly. Not sure if I just came on an off day but I don't know if I'll come back again. The one redeeming factor was the cashier was very nice and service was fast. I would have preferred to wait longer for better food though.

    Gyro plate with tzatziki sauce and 2 falafel to go!
    Caitlin E.

    Love grabbing lunch here! The food is delicious each time I go. All of the staff are nice and friendly. The gentlemen that make and prepare the food are quick and ask what grilled meat people in line are going to order to ensure the lunch rush is smooth. The cashier is very sweet and kind. Plenty of tables to choose from if you decide to eat inside.

    Chicken kabab plate... it was delicious.!!

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    Always bomb for any day of the week, and you just can't beat the flavor! I recommend this for anyone who loves shawarma

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    8 years ago

    So gooooood! Many different combos, Shish Kababs, gyro, shrimp, mixed plates, and great different salads. Wish I could eat here more!

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    Love this place for lunch. Food is always good, orders are prepared quickly, and staff are always friendly.

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    First time here and loved everything about it…read more First of all, General Manager Jessica is suuuper nice and friendly. She greeted us with great energy, making small talks. Told us everything is made in-house, even the sauces! That's really good to know and makes me feel better about the food. She even gave me a free delicious cookie for being a first timer! And she comes around from time to time to check on us to make sure we're enjoying our food. Really nice to receive this kind of attention from a fast-casual restaurant. The Santa Maria BBQ Salad looked good but I asked her if they could substitute the chicken with the Chimichurri steak and she said "sure!" And surprisingly they did not charge extra! I love restaurants that are flexible like this. My salad bowl was SO good and filling. Lots of good stuff in it: chopped salad mix, coleslaw mix, Applewood-smoked bacon, crumbled goat cheese, corn & black bean salsa, grape tomatoes. Served with chipotle ranch dressing and blackberry BBQ sauce on the side, and a fresh baked focaccia bread. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the cold meat. I was under the impression that the meat was going to be hot. My BF got the Southwestern Sandwich. It was delicious. All the Southwestern flavors were there but not overwhelming. The sandwich was hot and juicy. For a restaurant that makes everything from scratch, their prices are very affordable. Both our meals were only $27 total. Friendly service, great food and good prices - what not to love?

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    Second time being here. Love the spacious outdoor seating where I can bring my dog. They have…read moreindoor seating as well but it's much more limited. This place is a walk up. You order and then you get a number and sit. I got the bowl with falafel and baba ghanoush. It comes with a side of pita bread. I love how much texture and flavor there is to this bowl. My favorite thing to get here is the pita chips. Ask for the fresh ones and not the prepackaged one. Highly recommend getting it

    Look, I don't use the phrase "life-changing" lightly because usually it's reserved for winning the…read morelottery or finally figuring out how to cancel a gym membership. But the "Catch Feelings" Chicken Wrap at Kareem's? It genuinely needs a emotional warning label. I ordered it thinking I was just grabbing a quick bite on the go. Big mistake. Huge. Now I'm driving down Brookhurst having a full-blown existential crisis because a wrap has better structural integrity and emotional depth than most people I've dated. First off, whoever is back there assembling these wraps isn't just making food; they are practicing architectural geometry. Most spots toss your veggies in like they're launching confetti at a parade, leaving you with one bite of pure lettuce and another of pure existential dread. Not Kareem's. Every single bite is a masterclass in balance: vibrant, bright, colorful veggies that actually crunch, perfectly seasoned and juicy protein, and a sauce so ridiculously good I'm convinced it's strictly classified under international law. It's colorful, it's mouth-watering, and yes, I absolutely caught feelings. I am now in a committed relationship with a pita-wrapped masterpiece. And can we talk about the hummus? Smooth as a smooth-talking salesperson, richer than a crypto influencer, and paired with proteins that are cooked with actual respect. If you are anywhere near 1208 S Brookhurst St, do yourself a favor and stop by. Just be prepared: you will leave addicted, you will crave it at 2 AM on a Tuesday, and you will never look at a standard wrap the same way again. 10/10, no notes, sending Kareem's my therapist bills.

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    I dropped by the Loving Hut location by my house because I thought I had been here before with my…read moresister in the past, but as it turns out, I haven't. So it was both my dad and my first time having dinner here tonight! Some key differences between this location and the Loving Hut location in Orange are: 1.) There's a tighter parking lot that's shared with a bunch of neighboring businesses. I recommend to reverse into your spot for your own peace of mind. 2.) It's pretty warm and humid inside of this location. I don't know why, but dress lighter because their air conditioning might be out, lol. It's also an older restaurant since this location has been around longer. 3.) Prices are a bit higher here, but it seems like the portions are also larger. As for the food itself, I think they have some overlapping menu items such as the Spicy Cha Cha, bun bo hue, pho, pad thai, fried rice, and other standard dishes here. There were also some dishes that seem to be unique to each location as well. The Lucky Lemongrass, for example, seems to be a Garden Grove restaurant exclusive. I tried it for the first time tonight and it was actually pretty mind-blowing. There was actually a bit of heat to it, so if you don't like spice, I'd recommend letting your server know that. Tonight I came to the realization that I actually really love this dish so much more in vegetarian/vegan format compared to its actual chicken format. The reason for that is purely sensory and situational. I love lemongrass, but having the traditional Vietnamese chicken dish has always stressed me out because of the bones, fatty chicken skin, tendons, etc. Having lemongrass chicken tonight in vegan format tonight was suuuuch a game changer because I didn't have to deal with ANY of that previous sensory nightmare, LMAO. Just straight chomp and I was in seasoned heaven. It was just all flavor and none of the hassle I had to deal with before, and it kinda made me feel emotional, lowkey. It's weird to think about how different ways of preparing meals increases their accessibility for certain folks, but it really does! I genuinely thought I was never going to be able to fully enjoy this dish ever again, but Loving Hut put me on. Anyway, my stomach is always in such a better state after having Asian vegetarian and vegan food. Feeling like a G6 again~

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