Looking for a delicious Mediterranean meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mediterranean restaurants around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Z's Greek
Topping the list is Z's Greek. Located at 4026 E. Indian School Road in Camelback East, it is the highest-rated affordable Mediterranean restaurant in Phoenix, boasting 4.5 stars out of 485 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Brianna S., who reviewed Z's Greek on Nov. 23, wrote, "Delicious. ... Everything I've tried is tasty, the employees are friendly, and the price is right. I always order the gyro combo with a Greek salad, with a side of their rice... so good."
Melody K. noted, "I've had the gyro pita, chicken pita, falafel pita and the falafel appetizer... all excellent."
2. Good Fellas Grill
Next up is Good Fellas Grill, situated at 15414 N. 19th Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 436 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Good Fellas Grill.
"Coming from owning a restaurant in Canada, Lilian (owner) started Good Fellas Grill to bring some of the authentic Chicago-style food into Phoenix, Arizona," per the business's Yelp profile.
Among the restaurant's specialties are chicken shawarma drizzled with tahini and buffalo sauce, meat kebabs, lentil soup, gyro sandiwches and hummus.
3. King Gyros
King Gyros, located at 4243 W. Thunderbird Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot 4.5 stars out of 260 reviews.
Yelper Thommy C., who reviewed King Gyros on Jan. 18, wrote, "This is legitimate Greek cooking at its finest. My wife had the chicken pita, which looked amazing, and she said it was fantastic. Our parents had the gyros and loved it. I had their falafel pita and can tell you firsthand, it's a must-try. "
Angelica C. noted, "Amazing. Legit, the best grilled chicken breast... I've had it in the chicken pita and the chicken Greek salad, and each time... wow. If anyone finds a better grilled chicken anywhere in the area, please let me know."
4. George's Famous Gyros & Pasta
George's Famous Gyros & Pasta in Deer Valley is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 226 Yelp reviews. Head over to 20206 N. 27th Ave. to see for yourself.
The site has lots more information on George's Famous Gyros & Pasta.
"The first George's Gyros was opened in 1987 in Des Plaines, Ill.," the business states in its Yelp profile. "George was 5 years old. Theodoros (George’s father) has had several award-winning restaurants in the Phoenix area before deciding to pass the torch down to his son."
In addition to a dozen kinds of gyros, the restaurant serves hot sandwiches, pita pizzas, burgers and hot dogs, and pasta and stir-fry dishes.
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