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This place is café like, clean and looks really good. Their food is good, we had the plate which from past experience can easily shared by 2. We ordered the felafel side which was done really well. They provide ample sauces too along with a good amount of fries on their platters. The baklava was really good and made with honey so had a great taste! The service was good with attentive staff. Worth a visit!
Absolutely loved Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine in La Jolla. We went all in and ordered everything vegetarian on the menu, and every single dish was delicious, filling, and full of flavor. The café itself is super cute and cozy, and the service really stood out. Such kind, welcoming people who clearly care about their food and guests. Everything tasted fresh and comforting, the kind of meal that leaves you happy and satisfied. Amazing food, great vibes, and wonderful service. Would 100% come back!
I thought this place was a job well done for Mediterranean in La Jolla Village. It was definitely on the pricier but that's also something you have to keep in mind when you're in La Jolla Village. Everything else is so expensive around this area just because of the demographic so I wasn't necessarily upset about that. I do think it is weird to have tipping options when you have to get up and fill your own drinks and do everything yourself, I don't know. Maybe that's just a me thing. The gyro was good, it was lacking a little on the tzatziki sauce, but the meat in it was absolutely delicious so it made up for the lack of tzatziki. I did ask for extra side of tzatziki, especially for my french fries, because the gyro was a little bit dry without more tzatziki to be honest. I do think that the meal was very filling they give you a hefty side of french fries alongside the gyro, an overall I was happy with my purchase for the price I paid. I do feel like it was a substantial amount of food and I didn't leave hungry. Overall, a nice experience. The inside was very clean and cute, but it was expensive, but I'm also not a super wealthy person living in La Jolla like 95% of people that live here lol.
We have been to the Coronado location a bunch of times but stopped in this location yesterday and it was wonderful! Honestly, we both agreed that we liked this one possibly even better than the original! First of all, the decor is really nice. It definitely fits the La Jolla location and is good for dining a quick bite inside or lunch with friends on the patio. I believe the woman who helped us as a manager. She was so friendly and also had a good sense of humor. As far as the food, we got a regular Gyro and a chicken Gyro we were kind of in there for a quick lunch after being at the beach. The portion was really great and the food was nice and hot and full of flavor! Quality wise definitely better than what we expected. We just felt the amount of love and care put into this food, even though it was a simple sandwich definitely made it worth it. I suggest you try this location. We will certainly be back.
SUCH A WEIRD PLACE (2 stars) It was the least busiest restaurant in the area and now I know why! - FOOD: meh - PRICE: meh - SERVICE: weird and terrible at the same time - AMBIANCE: meh They had a "Happy Hour menu" perfect for light bites that drew the attention to come in. Reminds me of a vendor that would be at a mall's food court and not a restaurant in the heart of La Jolla. Order and pay at the counter and have a seat. So we are defaulted to a screen to tip 18-25% on a service we have yet to receive or get our food. Service isn't good so think twice about that screen. :: SERVICE :: Unorganized and W-E-I-R-D. First that I noticed, the waitress bringing back plates and letting the other staff know something wasn't liked by the customer. Waitress who handled the register/money/cleaning/serving didn't take my order and some other lady who appears to be like a manager took my order. The table was half cleaned and it was brought to attention only for that lady to say "she's (waitress) going to clean it now". But it was obvious the waitress didn't have intentions to clean the table unless told to because it was brought to attention. Also observed other customers sending back their orders because something was off with their food. A customer (they just served) goes to the counter asking for the code to use the restroom only to be told by the manager lady "restrooms are for paying customers only" and he replied "but I am a paying customer" for waitress to not say anything while this exchange was happening. That was so rude of them to say, passing judgement (in whatever way) without realizing they just served him. FYI, He contributes to your paycheck. I asked for a box for my left overs to be told by the waitress "yes" (as if she's going to get it right away which is steps away from the table) but she never comes back. Lol. Uhm ok. Had to get up and hover to get a a to-go box. :: ORDER :: "Happy Hour Menu" FILET MIGNON KABOB ($7) - one kabob with 3 pieces of filet mignon on it. When it arrived I thought it was a joke, something THAT small for seven dollars on a "happy hour menu" and it doesn't look that appetizing... (sorry for the disturbing comparison). But I will say it was surprisingly very tender, juicy, and flavorful. That still doesn't justify the price for it. RECOMMEND GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES ($7) - soggy fries with shaved pieces of Parmesan on top. The fries tasted as if they were cooked earlier that day and out to the side - they were lukewarm when I received them. Also, seven dollars for happy hour prices for weak fries. DO NOT RECOMMEND LA CROIX ($3.95) - in a can. Nothing special we all know what La Croix taste like and shouldn't be that much for a canned drink. Until the next review..
Not quality Greek/Mediterranean food, tried a variety of meats and they all came out pretty dry. Flies are everywhere and staff doesn't seem to get along so plates were sitting out of the kitchen waiting to be served for a while. No one in the kitchen is wearing gloves or hair nets and one older woman had long blonde hair. This same woman was eating the food while preparing in the kitchen. Very off putting. I didn't check the reviews beforehand, but now see nearly everyone has commented on this same woman. The establishment is really pretty and located walking distance to the beach. The lady who took our order was very sweet, I just think sanitary efforts could be greatly improved on.
We had a delightful lunch on a weekday recently. We tried both types of gyros, chicken and beef/lamb combo. They arrived hot, fresh and generously filled with the shaved rotisserie meats. Neither of us was able to eat more than about 1/2 of our sandwiches. It made for a very tasty and reasonabley priced meal in downtown La Jolla.
3 months ago
I could give this place zero stars, I would. Now I understand why the restaurant wasn't packed in La Jolla. The shrimp smelled extremely fishy, which is never a good sign with seafood. The gyro was dry and lacked flavor, the rice was bland, and the salad barely had any dressing on it. I literally did not eat my meal at all. My boyfriend only finished his because he was starving. On top of the food being terrible, the service left a lot to be desired- she was there by herself though so I can't really blame her. Hands down one of the worst Mediterranean restaurants I've ever been to. Extremely disappointing. I didn't even touch it this was at the end of the meal. read more
I was in Coronado with my Mom and sister to support my Dad getting hip surgery at Sharp Coronado. Because it was going to be a long wait, we all decided to grab lunch at Spiro's Greek cuisine. I ordered a chicken Greek salad with pita bread, my Mom ordered Lemon soup and a small salad, and my sister ordered a Gyro sandwich. We all really enjoyed our food. My salad tasted fresh and delicious. The chicken was grilled to perfection juicy bursting with flavor. I also enjoyed the dressing on my salad as well . I noticed they had cookies and brownies so my weakness is a delicious chocolate brownie, but I shared with my Mom and sister. The service was also great as the girls behind the counter were friendly and professional. I really appreciated the experiencing the renovation because I had not been here for so long. It was very impressive, a large area that reminded me of being in a restaurant instead of a cafe. If you are a tourist or local San Diegan, Spiro's Greek Cafe is mandatory for great Greek food, ambiance, and friendly/professional service . read more
If you're looking for good Greek food you need to try this place. There is plenty of outdoor seating with great views. The restaurant owner is super sweet. And helpful. Today I had the Greek salad with chicken kabob. So delicious and refreshing. Service is great and prices are reasonable. read more
8 months ago
This place is café like, clean and looks really good. Their food is good, we had the plate which from past experience can easily shared by 2. We ordered the felafel side which was done really well. They provide ample sauces too along with a good amount of fries on their platters. The baklava was really good and made with honey so had a great taste! The service was good with attentive staff. Worth a visit! read more
7 months ago
Absolutely loved Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine in La Jolla. We went all in and ordered everything vegetarian on the menu, and every single dish was delicious, filling, and full of flavor. The café itself is super cute and cozy, and the service really stood out. Such kind, welcoming people who clearly care about their food and guests. Everything tasted fresh and comforting, the kind of meal that leaves you happy and satisfied. Amazing food, great vibes, and wonderful service. Would 100% come back! read more
I thought this place was a job well done for Mediterranean in La Jolla Village. It was definitely on the pricier but that's also something you have to keep in mind when you're in La Jolla Village. Everything else is so expensive around this area just because of the demographic so I wasn't necessarily upset about that. I do think it is weird to have tipping options when you have to get up and fill your own drinks and do everything yourself, I don't know. Maybe that's just a me thing. The gyro was good, it was lacking a little on the tzatziki sauce, but the meat in it was absolutely delicious so it made up for the lack of tzatziki. I did ask for extra side of tzatziki, especially for my french fries, because the gyro was a little bit dry without more tzatziki to be honest. I do think that the meal was very filling they give you a hefty side of french fries alongside the gyro, an overall I was happy with my purchase for the price I paid. I do feel like it was a substantial amount of food and I didn't leave hungry. Overall, a nice experience. The inside was very clean and cute, but it was expensive, but I'm also not a super wealthy person living in La Jolla like 95% of people that live here lol. read more
2 months ago
5 months ago
We have been to the Coronado location a bunch of times but stopped in this location yesterday and it was wonderful! Honestly, we both agreed that we liked this one possibly even better than the original! First of all, the decor is really nice. It definitely fits the La Jolla location and is good for dining a quick bite inside or lunch with friends on the patio. I believe the woman who helped us as a manager. She was so friendly and also had a good sense of humor. As far as the food, we got a regular Gyro and a chicken Gyro we were kind of in there for a quick lunch after being at the beach. The portion was really great and the food was nice and hot and full of flavor! Quality wise definitely better than what we expected. We just felt the amount of love and care put into this food, even though it was a simple sandwich definitely made it worth it. I suggest you try this location. We will certainly be back. read more
3 months ago
Too salty and undercooked and could not finish plate. Bring bottles of xtra water for later read more
5 months ago
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8 months ago
SUCH A WEIRD PLACE (2 stars) It was the least busiest restaurant in the area and now I know why! - FOOD: meh - PRICE: meh - SERVICE: weird and terrible at the same time - AMBIANCE: meh They had a "Happy Hour menu" perfect for light bites that drew the attention to come in. Reminds me of a vendor that would be at a mall's food court and not a restaurant in the heart of La Jolla. Order and pay at the counter and have a seat. So we are defaulted to a screen to tip 18-25% on a service we have yet to receive or get our food. Service isn't good so think twice about that screen. :: SERVICE :: Unorganized and W-E-I-R-D. First that I noticed, the waitress bringing back plates and letting the other staff know something wasn't liked by the customer. Waitress who handled the register/money/cleaning/serving didn't take my order and some other lady who appears to be like a manager took my order. The table was half cleaned and it was brought to attention only for that lady to say "she's (waitress) going to clean it now". But it was obvious the waitress didn't have intentions to clean the table unless told to because it was brought to attention. Also observed other customers sending back their orders because something was off with their food. A customer (they just served) goes to the counter asking for the code to use the restroom only to be told by the manager lady "restrooms are for paying customers only" and he replied "but I am a paying customer" for waitress to not say anything while this exchange was happening. That was so rude of them to say, passing judgement (in whatever way) without realizing they just served him. FYI, He contributes to your paycheck. I asked for a box for my left overs to be told by the waitress "yes" (as if she's going to get it right away which is steps away from the table) but she never comes back. Lol. Uhm ok. Had to get up and hover to get a a to-go box. :: ORDER :: "Happy Hour Menu" FILET MIGNON KABOB ($7) - one kabob with 3 pieces of filet mignon on it. When it arrived I thought it was a joke, something THAT small for seven dollars on a "happy hour menu" and it doesn't look that appetizing... (sorry for the disturbing comparison). But I will say it was surprisingly very tender, juicy, and flavorful. That still doesn't justify the price for it. RECOMMEND GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES ($7) - soggy fries with shaved pieces of Parmesan on top. The fries tasted as if they were cooked earlier that day and out to the side - they were lukewarm when I received them. Also, seven dollars for happy hour prices for weak fries. DO NOT RECOMMEND LA CROIX ($3.95) - in a can. Nothing special we all know what La Croix taste like and shouldn't be that much for a canned drink. Until the next review.. read more
8 months ago
Not quality Greek/Mediterranean food, tried a variety of meats and they all came out pretty dry. Flies are everywhere and staff doesn't seem to get along so plates were sitting out of the kitchen waiting to be served for a while. No one in the kitchen is wearing gloves or hair nets and one older woman had long blonde hair. This same woman was eating the food while preparing in the kitchen. Very off putting. I didn't check the reviews beforehand, but now see nearly everyone has commented on this same woman. The establishment is really pretty and located walking distance to the beach. The lady who took our order was very sweet, I just think sanitary efforts could be greatly improved on. read more
10 months ago
We had a delightful lunch on a weekday recently. We tried both types of gyros, chicken and beef/lamb combo. They arrived hot, fresh and generously filled with the shaved rotisserie meats. Neither of us was able to eat more than about 1/2 of our sandwiches. It made for a very tasty and reasonabley priced meal in downtown La Jolla. read more
11 months ago
I got the lamb/beef gyro platter. It was pretty good but my rice was kind of hard. The salad was good but there wasn't a lot of dressing on it. The service was amazing! The inside was clean. read more
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I had a very pleasant experience at Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine. We walked in and ordered at the front cashier, which was quick and easy. I decided to go with the Lamb Gyro Sandwich, fries, and a drink. After a long day, you have no idea how refreshing it is when a place has house-made iced tea! Now, let's get back to the sandwich! This place doesn't mess around and is very generous when it comes to the meat and fries! The atmosphere is very chill, and I absolutely love the architecture. It's a casual spot, perfect for enjoying a Gyro sandwich. Don't sleep on this place, people--you won't be disappointed! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Food: Gyro platter with Fries: Standard gyro meat taste and texture. Nothing special here. Standard Americanized pita slices, nothing to write home about. Unfortunately the fries were not salted and the "salad" composed of iceberg lettuce, a minuscule amount of feta, a few olives, and pepperchinis. The sides left a lot to be desired here. Sauce included was a small amount, definitely not enough for me. Fish and Chips: Fish was good, tasty and melted nicely. Had to ask for lemon slices on the side. Fries were again underseasoned. Again, only one small side dollop of tartar sauce. When we went there were no salt shakers on any of the tables. Price: My price was $48.00 for these two dishes. In my opinion, that's highway robbery for a place that you order at a kiosk and are not waited on. I did not know that upon ordering, so I tipped 18%. Won't be tipping if I ever go back again. We had to physically get up and go to the register to ask for anything that we needed. Ambiance: Super sunny. Not enough inside tables and not enough umbrellas outside to cover the outside tables. Seats were comfortable enough. Overall: Spend your money elsewhere. Unless you are craving an Americanized Mediterranean meal that's overpriced, there is not a reason to me to eat here. There are so many different restaurant options on this strip that I highly recommend actually browsing around instead of eating here. read more
7 months ago
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Food was excellent! Service was outstanding Ambience was perfect! Overall we had a great experience at this restaurant read more
2 years ago
Great service - friendly and quick. Food was all delicious, though the kids pizza was a slightly smaller than anticipated portion size. Gyro fries were a perfect starter. We also had the falafel platter, burger, and chicken salad. read more
2 years ago
The location is very nice and convenient. The food was okay. The chicken was good, but the lamb was a little dry. Sides were tasty. read more
1 year ago
I attended their 1 year anniversary and liked their samplings so much that I've gone back twice already! The first time I went back, I had to get their famous saganaki, which is fried cheese, but they present it with a giant flaming fire! For my main dish, I got the grilled lamb chops, served with a small Greek salad, fries, and pitta bread. It was delicious and very hearty! Their baklava and kourambiethes are both great desserts that I took home to enjoy. The second time, I took my friend here since we were in the area. I wanted to try the lamb and beef gyro plater, which came with classic Greek salad, tzatziki and pita bread, and fries. She chose the recommended chicken gyro pita. My entree was huge and so filling. The lamb and beef meat was very tasty and I absolutely love their fries. Service was great and welcoming. We sat outside in their patio, which was pretty hot since there wasn't much shade. Overall, I love their food and highly recommend them to get your Mediterranean cuisine fix. read more
10 months ago
Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine is located in La Jolla area of San Diego. One of my foodie friends invited me here in mid-September 2021 for their one year anniversary. According to their website, their original location is located in Coronado area of San Diego. I tried the following - (1) Hummus (2) Spanikopita (3) Tabouleh (4) Baklava Nom Nom Nom!! Enjoy!! read more
11 months ago
Good spot for Mediterranean/Greek food near La Jolla Cove. Got the lentil and vegetable soup which was pretty good. The chicken kabob platter had enough food for 2 people (if you're not very hungry). The chicken was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious with the yoghurt sauce. Overall very good experience. read more
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Spiro's Mediterranean Cuisine is a hit! The food is great, the prices are solid, and the location - well, its La Jolla Village, right? Actually, this corner has been a challenge for restaurants. It's not fronting on any of the major walking areas, so you kinda have to know it is here in order to find it. And parking can be tough. In any case, I certainly hope they stay open and build a regular clientele. The food is much better than many of the other local places, which seem designed to cater to tourists, many of whom don't care how much or how good. I have tried several items off the menu, including the lovely Greek-style fish tacos (which were great), but my favorite is their Horiatiki Village Salad, which comes with wonderful and fresh ingredients. Please give Spiro's a try for lunch or dinner next time you are in the area. They are worth it! read more
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La Jolla, CA 92037
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