Craving Mediterranean food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
1. Gotta Eatta Pita
Topping the list is Gotta Eatta Pita. Located downtown at 86 N. Market St., the fast-casual eatery is the highest-rated inexpensive Mediterranean restaurant in San Jose, boasting 4.5 stars out of 408 reviews on Yelp. This is one of four area locations.
Menu options include grilled chicken shawarma, falafel or a mix of both in a pita or a bowl. Add a side of hummus and pita or falafel balls.
2. Halal Gyro Express
Next up is North San Jose's Halal Gyro Express, situated at 3730 N. First St. With four stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp, the halal and Greek spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Customers can choose a lamb, chicken or falafel gyro, rice dish or kebab. Other menu options include a burger, Philly cheesesteak or tilapia sandwich.
3. Grab A Pita
Willow Glen's Grab A Pita, located at 1597 Meridian Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Mediterranean and halal spot four stars out of 425 reviews.
Grab A Pita offers shawarma wraps, salads, gyros, skewers and plates of either chicken, lamb, beef, falafel or fish.
4. Nick the Greek
Nick the Greek is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 52 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2223 Business Circle, Suite 30, to try it for yourself. There are eight other outposts in the regional chain.
Menu standouts include the pork souvlaki pita (seasoned pork cubed and skewered on a stick, cooked over an open flame and served on a warm pita), the gyro plate (with french fries or rice, a Greek salad, tzatziki sauce and pita bread) and the Prasini salad (romaine hearts with scallions, dill, shredded feta cheese and olive oil dressing).
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