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    The Green Olive

    4.7 (80 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE GREEN OLIVE ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Greek Salad [Mar 2026]
    Michelle Y.

    Was looking for a place to eat while serving for jury duty and ended up coming here for a few days! Great gyro and shawarma. Personally preferred the gyro more. The salad is a lot of food! Even with an hour to eat, had plenty to bring home. Friendly staff! Really limited seating. I ate in once then got to go for a different day. This will be my go to lunch whenever I'm in the area!

    Gyro wrap with potatoes
    Anthony N.

    The service was really nice, helpful and patient with all my questions. I parked on a meter and it was kind of a trek. I had a gyro wrap and it was super saucy, too much sauce even... which is crazy cause I love sauce. I thought it was really salty, like crazy salty. The sauce was sloppy and the wrap was droopy and sad. I wanted to like this but it wasn't worth the trek.

    Tasty juicy chicken
    Isabel S.

    DTSA has so many options and this is a must stop. Juicy chicken, aromatic rice and I highly recommend the spicy potatoes as a side. The only negative is they don't have AC and it was easily over 98 degrees the day I went. They are also only open M-F and limited hours as they cater to the government schedules. Owner was super nice and the workers even nicer.

    #5. Gyro Meat
    Daniela S.

    Everything was amazing! The chicken, rice, hummus, salad... I got the chicken kebab (super flavorful and cooked to crisp perfection) and tried the Gyro (also super crispy!) Everyone was super friendly, and the restaurant was spotless! This is definitely more of a grab-and-go spot, but there are tables where you can enjoy your meal. Ps. There's plenty of parking across the street

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    Sam T.

    If you're in the area check it out! Great lamb gyro and falafels. Small indoor and outdoor seating area. It does get really warm inside so be mindful in the summer. That being said, I can't wait to go back and get some more!

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    Mina T.

    I've ordered from here three times already and I've been satisfied every time My order seems to be always fresh and the meat is flavorful.

    Em B.

    OH NO! Price increased and no more pita bread. I came back since I enjoyed Green Olive fresh taste. I noticed there was only 1 sauce given in my order, no more pita bread and price had increased. The flavors and freshness are still there so that is good. I will come back to visit but might not be as often. I'm happy to see that many employees nearby come to purchase food during lunch hours.

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    The food was good and healthy fast food . I The place is cozy and service is excellent

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    This little place is clean and comfy. The food and service are great! The prices are good too. Chicken shawarma was great!

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    Food was delicious, service was friendly. Price was reasonable. The gyro and falafel plate was delicious.

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    Very fresh ingredients, and quick service. The place has an outdoor patio. Their potatoes as a side is really good.

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    Long bookmarked on Yelp, but I didn't find myself anywhere near the area until recently to actually…read moretry the food. Located on 1st in Santa Ana near Tustin, there's a wrought iron fence around the private lot, and the restaurant is open until 9pm most nights. I was surprised nobody was dining in, and except for a woman waiting for her takeout order to be made, I was the only person for most of the visit. I quickly realized the phone rings often, so most business is ordered ahead, with the option to eat there, in the car, or take home. Clearly, for presentation and likely quantity, I recommend eating there. The host is a nice older gentleman who literally does it all, and is so good it hardly seems like he's working. My Shish kabob plate came out faster than expected, and I was almost as impressed with the salad as the saffron rice and actual kabob, which is tender and amazing by the way. Basically, you pick a drink from the refrigerator, and I let him talk me into trying hummus, and appetizer, which ultimately comes with cut flatbread. His take is less creamy than other restaurants, but the flavors are fresh, without garlic. Don't worry, the salad dressing is a fantastic creamy Italian style. All-in-all, I was enjoying every bite and pretty much ate everything, although I preserved some hummus to eat at home. The price was commiserate with the quality, and I suppose I'll try more when I'm around the area.

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    We discovered this spot through our neighbor, and I'm so glad we did. Living in SoCal means we have…read moreplenty of Mediterranean options, but not all of them deliver. Since our go‑to place closed during COVID, it's been a long trial‑and‑error search for a replacement that matches on price, quality, service, and hospitality. Papa K checks every box. What stands out most is the freshness of the food. Because it's a small restaurant that prioritizes quality, service can be slow at certain times, but the food is absolutely worth the patience. Their Egyptian‑style flatbread and wide seafood selection first caught my attention, and I've been hooked ever since. I almost always order the seafood soup, pita with dip, and one of the family‑style meals. I've tried nearly all of them and have never been disappointed. The meats are consistently tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Their fried and grilled fish are excellent as well; just keep in mind they take longer, so ordering ahead is smart. Bottom line: If you haven't tried this place yet, you should. My DoorDash history can back me up. And a special shout‑out to Yousef, who served us today. His attentive, welcoming service is exactly the kind that keeps customers coming back. Great food matters, but great staff like Yousef make the experience complete.

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