Craving Mediterranean food, but don't want to break the bank?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most noteworthy affordable sources for Mediterranean cuisine around Fort Worth, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to enjoy gyros and hummus on a budget.
1. Opa Mediterranean Cafe
Topping the list is Opa Mediterranean Cafe. Located at 2708 W. Seventh St. in Linwood, the Greek restaurant is the highest-rated destination for inexpensive Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare in Fort Worth, boasting 4.5 stars out of 120 reviews on Yelp.
Per the business' Yelp page, "We are known for our gyros and our home-made tzatziki sauce," it states in the section explaining specialties. "We hand-cut all of [our] veggies everyday by hand."
2. Pak-A-Pocket
Next up is Pak-A-Pocket, situated at 5512 Bellaire Drive S., Suite D. With 4.5 stars out of 90 reviews on Yelp, the Mediterranean, Greek and Lebanese cafe has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an economical option.
In regards to signature items, "Pak-A-Pocket opened in 1986 and has been serving the best pita sandwiches in Fort Worth," the business notes on its Yelp bio in the section highlighting specialties. "We have a pita to please everyone! We are known for our gyros, falafel and chicken shawarma."
3. Qana Cafe and Hookah
Qana Cafe and Hookah, located at 7860 Chapin Road, is another superior choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap hookah bar and Lebanese joint 4.5 stars out of 72 reviews.
As far as what the business is known for, "Hookah, coffee, herbal teas, juices, smoothies, ice cream, sweets, sandwiches and Lebanese cuisine," it states on Yelp in the section pertaining to specialties.
4. Greek House
Greek House, a diner that specializes in Greek and Middle Eastern food, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 66 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2426 Forest Park Blvd. to give it a try for yourself.
On the menu, look for a variety of classic Greek and Middle Eastern dishes, including beef and chicken souvlaki, pita gyros, falafels, moussaka and a shish kabob plate, complete with a side of tzatziki sauce, rice and salad.
5. Stop-N-Go Gyros
At last, check out Stop-N-Go Gyros over in Fairway Bend, which has earned four stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the low-cost Greek eatery by heading over to 6401 N. Beach St.
In the words of the business' Yelp profile, "Stop-N-Go Gyros [specializes] in Mediterranean and Greek falafel, hummus, [shawarma], gyros, tabouli and [more]."
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