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    Taverna Mediterranean Grill

    4.5 (272 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    TAVERNA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Greek Salad
    George D.

    While leaving NorthGate Market one day about 2-3 weeks ago I saw this Mediterranean restaurant where the Dollar Tree center is and I told myself I'd go back and try it out sometime, low and behold that was Saturday night. I tried the Greek Chicken Salad and I have to tell you, this salad was awesome....so much chicken in the salad and it surely hit the spot.

    Meal For 2
    Ricardo M.

    Food was amazing! We have tried multiple other Mediterranean food places since moving to North county a few months ago and Taverna was the best! The flavors were on point on all the meats and sauces. The chicken was perfectly cooked and still juicy and very tender. I never eat salad and I ate the one served as a side with the Meal for 2 because the flavor was just so good. Definitely will be a regular here from now on!

    Roasted Eggplant
    Laurel C.

    Pleasantly surprised by the food, stopped in to an unassuming place in a shopping center for dinner. AMAZING dolmas, fresh and warm, and several vegetarian/vegan options. Quick service, it's a walk up counter, casual dining style. Small cleaning seating area, seems to see a lot of takeout business.

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    Si B.

    Discovered this gem thanks to Groupon and what a fabulous find! I likely wouldn't explore this part of town bc it's not the most appealing spots but thanks to Groupon I took a chance and hit the jackpot. The food is AMAZING! I didn't know what I wanted so I got the Taverna kebab special which had chicken, beef and gyro, and also came with a side of Greek salad and tsitsiki with pita. All this was less than $20! I had a $30 coupon so I used the remainder to get spanakopita. It was deliciously flakey and flavorful. I'll definitely be back!

    GREAT Lamb Shank!!!!!!
    Richard T.

    Mediterranean Comfort Food at its Finest!!! I'm so happy to have finally tried Taverna! Even though there are several "chain" Mediterranean eateries located closer to my house, this place wins, hands down, because their food seriously tastes home cooked! I just gotta say that their Lamb Shank is absolutely exquisite! It's perfectly prepared with a tangy, tasty, delicate sauce that coats the meat. What's more, the rice they they serve with it is so incredibly flavorful and their entrees also come with a fresh side salad. I'm married to someone who is 1/2 Greek and they love them their lamb so we even came back the next weekend to get another order of this! Their Tzatziki is like dipping your pita bread into a fragrantly fresh and creamy milkshake. Their Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant) is also totally awesome because it has a light but hearty garlic flavor and their Gyro Fries are a meal in itself. If you're not sure what to order I'd highly recommend their "Meal For Two" because it comes with an assortment of meats, salad, sauces, and yummy Bakalva! For me Taverna is totally worth the drive from my house because you can tell that their food is absolutely made with Love!

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    Food is great and I recently catered a party and they were extremely large portions!!

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    Place was clean and food was good. It's a fast casual place - I'd recommend getting food to go.

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    The food has always been good and it's usually something I DoorDash but the times I've gone in person it was a pleasant experience.

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    Food is amazing! I love the chicken kabob plate and the hummus here. We've been here quite a few times since finding it.

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    Did pick up on a Friday evening. Great service! Excellent food!! Will definitely be back!!

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    Ask the Community - Taverna Mediterranean Grill

    Closed for good?? We have tried to eat here twice and it's been closed both times. Such a bummer!!

    I hope not. We just ordered takeout from there a couple weeks ago and it was terrific!!

    Is the food halal?

    Honestly I'm not sure

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    Had to try the strawberry and Dubai chocolate waffles they only have available during the…read morestrawberry festival. My friends waited a whole year hyping them up and they were worth it. We did order some additional foods to share along with the waffles like the shaks fries and the muhammara which were fantastic. But the waffles. Those waffles changed my life. The drinks were good too, obviously we went for the spritz available for the strawberry festival and it was light and refreshing. We sat outside, as we had my friend's dog with us and it wasn't too bad, the weather was nice and there was a lot of space. They even brought a dog bowl for us.

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    Tried this place for the first time yesterday and really enjoyed it. I live really close and have…read morepassed by many times and would always say I'll check it out and glad I finally did. The owner greeted me and was really kind. I ordered the spicy hummus, gyro wrap, and chicken kebab salad. It was all very flavorful. The tzatziki sauce was like no other and had a familiar taste I couldn't really hone in on what it was. I wish I grabbed more for my gyro because it was a pretty good size and was packed with meat. I've had many gyros in my day and I can say this one was well sized and also well priced for what you get. My wife's chicken kebab salad was also a hit. Not only was her chicken kebab very flavorful with Lebanese spices but the salad dressing it came with was also a very flavorful herby vinaigrette. I noticed there wasn't anybody inside the restaurant but it was also late. I also happened to notice that they had a lot of takeout orders ready to go. That tells me that this place is a real hit and many people come here for the cuisine. All in all, my wife loved the food and we will be returning again. I can see us getting food here more often.

    This place has literally been down the street from me forever and I finally walked through the door…read moreand honestly, why did I wait so long? They have real shish kebabs with several protein options, and we went all in on the family platter. Yes, it's a little on the pricier side, but the flavors are absolutely there and it felt worth it. My one suggestion would be to ease up a little on the sauce portions. I'd love to have both hummus and sauce with the platter instead of just one giant bowl of one or the other. The rice and salad were tasty, the pita was fresh, and we'll definitely be back.

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    Pita's Mediterranean Grill is seriously one of my favorite spots in San Marcos. I've been coming…read morehere since I was a kid, and it's been consistently good for as long as I can remember. They've been open over 20 years and it definitely shows. Today I got the falafel plate, chicken kebab plate, and chicken shawarma plate, and everything was so good. Super flavorful, very authentic, and really affordable. I'm on a health journey right now and this place is perfect. Fresh food that actually fills you up and makes you feel good. Service is always on point. The owner is usually there working, and all the employees are incredibly sweet and welcoming. They're also really quick, so you're never waiting forever for your food. I've had their rice pudding and baklava before too and both are great dessert options if you still have room. If you're looking for solid Mediterranean food with great service and fair prices, this place is a must. Can't wait to come back!

    I'd give it a 4.5 if I could…read more Super nice guy. Fast service. Explanied the ingredients to my vegan GF. Food was good but didn't blow me away. I had the low carb plate with mixed chicken and beef which was well constructed, but the beef was a little on the tough side - had to it to again I'd go with the chicken. My GF had the falafel bowl, and the owner gave her 2-3 different dipping sauces - nice touch. She was really pleased. Yes ... I'd go again!

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