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Mesa's 5 best spots to score low-priced Mediterranean fare

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Published on November 27, 2019
Mesa's 5 best spots to score low-priced Mediterranean fareMVPita Mediterranean Grill | Photo: Steven S./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mediterranean fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. Mvpita Mediterranean Grill

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Topping the list is MVPita Mediterranean Grill. Located at 1066 N. Power Road, Suite 103 in Encanto, the Mediterranean spot is the highest-rated cheap Mediterranean restaurant in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 472 reviews on Yelp. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about MVPita Mediterranean Grill.

"We are a friendly-family restaurant that provides satisfying flavors and authentic Mediterranean food," it states in the history section of the business' Yelp profile.

"Choose from kebabs, gyros, shawarma, salads, sandwiches, hummus and more," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. 

2. Cafe Mix

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Next up is Cafe Mix, situated at 4405 E. McKellips Road, Suite 106. With 4.5 stars out of 287 reviews on Yelp, the New American and Greek spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

The site has lots more information on Cafe Mix.

"[We are a] family-owned and operated [business] since 2008 and [are] inspired by traditional family Greek recipes," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "We proudly serve the best in Greek and American food with a modern twist. We offer our famous Greek salads, kebabs, falafel, hummus and more."

3. Shamy Market & Bakery

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Fiesta Park Village's Shamy Market & Bakery, located at 1110 W. Southern Ave., Suite 8, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced bakery, grocery store and Mediterranean spot five stars out of 58 reviews.

We turned there for an overview of Shamy Market & Bakery.

"Our family-owned-and-operated Mediterranean restaurant and market offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and imported food products," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "At our grocery store, you will find a private line of imported Middle Eastern food you will not find at other markets. We make fresh Zaatar and bake flatbreads daily in our specialty oven."

4. Gyro House Mesa

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Gyro House Mesa, a Mediterranean and Greek spot, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 247 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3617 E. Southern Ave., Suite 4 to see for yourself. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Gyro House Mesa.

"Gyro House Mesa is a Mediterranean food restaurant," according to the history section of the business' Yelp profile. "When people in the community started tasting our wonderful Mediterranean food, they began to tell others and this store location began to grow! We are grateful to all of the customers who love our food and are spreading the word."

5. Gyros Place

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And finally, over in Moondance, check out Gyros Place, which has earned four stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Greek spot by heading over to 1829 N. Power Road. 

Yelper Francisco S., who reviewed Gyros Place on Sept. 4 wrote, It is always fresh and delicious. I order the chicken kebab plate and couldn't tell you about anything else. The salad, rice, pita, and meat are always fresh. The food is cooked to order, so expect a 10-15 minute wait."

Yelper Shelby L. wrote, "The Gyros are to-die-for, and the portions are big enough to split or have for two meals. The tzatziki and hummus are so good. This was some of the best rice I have ever tasted."


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