Craving Greek food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Greek restaurants around San Antonio, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Athens Greek Xpress & Catering
First up is downtown's Athens Greek Xpress & Catering, situated at 111 S. Flores St. With 4.5 stars out of 67 reviews on Yelp, the Greek and Mediterranean spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
On the menu, you'll find dishes like the chicken shawarma, gyros, chicken kebab and more. All plates are served with Greek salad, basmati rice, tzatziki sauce and pita bread. It also offers various wraps and salads.
Allie W. said, " Athens Xpress is everything I could ever want in a downtown lunch spot: Amazing food, great prices and a warm, friendly staff. The line is usually pretty long for lunchtime, but the wait actually goes by pretty quick."
2. Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, located at 11075 Huebner Oaks, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Mediterranean and Greek spot, which offers fast food and more, four stars out of 166 reviews.
The build-your-own spot let's you pick an entree, such as a pita, salad, plate, flatbread or wrap. You then pick your protein (grilled chicken gyro meat, falafel and others) and veggies (like hummus, tomato cucumber salad, red cabbage, seasoned rice and more). Top it with a sauce and pair it with a side to finish your meal up. (See the full menu here.)
Allison S. wrote, "I've had most of the items on the menu and it's all been delicious! I especially love their falafel, gyro meat, pita bread and lemonade. The best part is that I always have leftovers."
3. Zorbas Greek Mediterranean Cuisine
Zorbas Greek Mediterranean Cuisine, a Mediterranean and Greek spot, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 124 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2110 N.W. Military Highway to see for yourself.
You'll find dishes like the falafel pita served with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles and tahini sauce; the chicken tikka kebab with rice, Mediterranean salad, garlic sauce and pita bread; and the Mezza Plate with falafel, tabbouli, stuffed grape leaves, fried kibbeh, baba ganouj, hummus, pita bread and tahini sauce.
Beau H. said, "Excellent food at this authentic Greek restaurant. Generous proportions, quiet and relaxed atmosphere, with a friendly staff. The Greek accents from the guests and staff bring me back to the restaurants in Chicago."
4. Kabob House
Check out Kabob House, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Greek spot by heading over to 6301 N.W. Loop 410.
The menu offers the spicy chicken curry with Mediterranean-spiced chicken breast, safaran jasmine rice and a side salad; the lamb babishka with stewed lamb and potatoes in Mediterranean spices served with safaran jasmin rice and a side salad; and the falafel wrap.
Dusty R. said, "Best gyros I have had the pleasure to eat in San Antonio! I always get the lamb gyro with rice instead of the fries, and a salad. I adore the man who runs the place. He's always very sweet and friendly, and he definitely knows his stuff. "
5. Kosta's Greek Food
And then there's Kosta's Greek Food, an El Dorado favorite with four stars out of 69 reviews. Stop by 12606 Nacogdoches Road to hit up the Greek spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
On the menu, you'll see options like the chicken gyro sandwich, the beef souvlaki sandwich, the meatball & gyro meat plate and more. Sides include fries, salad, pita bread and kalamata olives.
Mariela S. wrote, "Best Greek food in San Antonio by far! The salads are fresh and crisp, the meat is tender and juicy and the tzatziki sauce is addictive!"
