The Mad Greek

Mad Greek Cafe - Review - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"The Mad Greek will be your last pull-over before Vegas so make it count. For whatever reason, people are just drawn to this place and Mad Greek has positioned itself as the most recognizable restaurant along the entire 1-15 corridor. Mad Greek will also tell you they have “America’s Best Gyro” on the menu. That is not true. It is probably the best gyro you’ll have that day though so go ahead and order one to be passed around the car. And then draw your focus solely to the strawberry shake. Because it’s 112 degrees out and this beautiful, football-size calorie dump actually is America’s best. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

Where To Stop On Your Road Trip From LA To Vegas

The Mad Greek Makes Millions Serving Gyros in the Desert - Eater LA

"Against all odds, 28-year-old road trip icon the Mad Greek rakes in $4 million a year. Yes, that’s big money for any restaurant in this day and age — but it’s especially impressive for an aging diner with sky-high operating costs that trades in a style of food that’s languished for years elsewhere in greater Southern California. Not to mention it’s positioned in the midst of a nearly inhabitable climate: in the high desert between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Despite incredible odds, owner Larry Dabour keeps his family business’s status as a juggernaut in itinerant dining alive." - Farley Elliott

Five Restaurants To Try in Primm This Weekend - Eater Vegas

"The Primm location of the Mad Greek Cafe offers the same gyros, lamb souvlaki, and baklava as the original location in Baker, California. In addition to home-style Greek specialties, the menu includes a variety of milkshakes like apple pie and fresh strawberry." - Krista Diamond

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - California

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Hector Gonzalez Custodio

Google

If you are on your way to Las Vegas or just passing by Baker,CA. This place is a Must, It has been my favorite place for over 20 Years. Parking: Let’s start with plenty of Parking in front, Back and other side If you have a Truck or RV you will have no problems pulling in and out with extra parking next to the property to the north of the restaurant. Food: The food is Fresh and with flavor something that is hard to find on the road, if you pick anything on the menu you will love it because is based on just the most popular items, my favorite is the lamb gyro and the roast chicken served with fresh fries. 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 BEER is served. If you have time for one cold one at hottest place on earth, you will find imported and local beer. Service: Service is just amazing but must important FAST and Friendly yes Fast, as a truck Driver I don’t have time to waste and this is the reason I always stop at The Mad Greek. And Friendly Because is just a culture that comes from the Top Down, if the owner are in you will get the same treatment if the owners are out, no difference, But if the owners are in You will definitely know. Location: If you are like me that Loves CLEAN Restaurant You till not be disappointed, this location in like others in Baker have plenty of space I will say about 5,000 sf counting the outside seating. Large tables and good distance from each others.

Stephen Pepik

Google

3 minutes ago New I went here with my vegan wife and simple but picky son. My wife loved her spicy hummus wrap with no feta and fried zucchini. My son has a bean and cheese burrito and enjoyed every bite. I had chicken souvlaki and it was absolutely amazing. We also shared dolmades which was also vegan!!! 10/10 will stop here every time we drive from Vegas they even offer a 20% military discount

Bradley Wimmer

Google

Plenty of parking for truck drivers and a nice 10% discount for driver's as well!! That made me very happy lol. The food was fresh and very delicious 😋. The service was friendly and very helpful as well. I haven't had Greek often in my life so I wasn't ready for the selections. The staff member was super helpful! I just had to have the strawberry shake and it was probably the very best strawberry shake in my life! I got the beef and lamb gyro and it was super fresh and delicious 😋. I got the spicy hummus and pita and that was just as delicious 😋. I got the cherry turnover, and pistachio baklava. I wasn't a fan but they were definitely fresh. The pita bread here has got to be the best around! So fresh and delicious! I can't wait to get back this way to try something new! This place is very trucker friendly!!

Bubba Ray

Google

It's been too long since we visited The Mad Greek cafe. The feeling of nostalgia made me stop at Baker, CA, home of the tallest thermometer. Sadly, what I remembered about the famous strawberry shake is no longer here. The shake was good, not like before when they had chunks of strawberries, and the styrofoam cup was a good 24 oz, for $5.00. Now, it's a 16 oz plastic cup with strawberry bits, with a half of a sliced strawberry on top of whipped cream,$7.99. The pistachio baklava was yummy, but I could not taste the pistachio. The almond cookie was yummy. I won't be back.

Sheila Bourque

Google

Okay, so I can’t say too much about the full food menu, because this is normally a stop for their amazing strawberry shake. I have had the baklava too, which is also super yum. We did also grab breakfast here once, and it was good too. Oh, and I guess we grabbed gyros once too.. so good! Not a lot of dining options in the area, but we literally stop at Mad Greek every time we go to Las Vegas for their shakes!

Richard L

Google

Their gyros are really good - very greasy, but tons of meat portion. Not bad for its price. The feta fries are nothing special - just tool feta and sprinkled over dry fries. The zucchini fries are kind of meh - the batter is thick and kind of peels off the zucchini.

My-ChEmiCaL-RoMaNcE

Google

The food and service were both incredible. Those were some of the best fries I've ever had and the cheese quesadilla was to die for. The chocolate shake was super delicious and even came with a cute little umbrella. All of the food tasted fresh made, I can't wait for my next road trip so I can visit again.

Heather Gorden

Google

Very cool place, great food, fun atmosphere, we went to outdoor seating.

Hector Gonzalez Custodio

Google

Stephen Pepik

Google

Bradley Wimmer

Google

Bubba Ray

Google

Sheila Bourque

Google

Richard L

Google

My-ChEmiCaL-RoMaNcE

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Heather Gorden

Google

Very cool place, great food, fun atmosphere, we went to outdoor seating.

Dd J.

Yelp

This place never disappoints, plus the handsome polite man who served me is a plus. I try to stop here on my treks to & fro Ventura county as I did yesterday. The Christmas grinch decor is cute. The Gyros are packed with tasty meat. The Pita bread is warm & soft. The Tzatziki is thick and delicious. The baklava is stupendous. The service is exceptional. The place is clean & tidy. Why it doesn't have 5 stars bewilders me.

mike b.

Yelp

The world famous Mad Greek. This place is a landmark between Las Vegas and Barstow. The food is delicious and the servings are large . The prices are not outrageous and priced for the size of portions. The service is excellent and the staff are very friendly. It's got fun Greek ambiance and lots of seating . It's very clean. Lots on menu from burgers to gyros. Stop and eat something when passing Baker and take a break.

Sophie G.

Yelp

Food prices was on the higher side, but wanted to give it a try anyways plus it was a good alternative to fast food. First of all the strawberry shake was delicious. If anything stop for a shake. Ordered the gyro and got all the way back to the hotel only to realize they forgot to pack the Taziki sauce. Proceeded to eat the Gyro dry, which was decent. (Will try again with Taziki sauce). Pita bread was soft and delicious. Now for the Greek salad I added protein to it. The salad was fresh and crispy. The salad dressing was a little too tangy, but overall it was a pretty good salad. The falafels were dry and the sauce was unexpectedly very spicy. Lastly the hummus was great, but the naan/pita bread was sold separately and on the pricey side at $2.50 a piece. The ambiance was tacky and kitschy. Greek statues everywhere and bright blue vinyl booths. The place definitely has character and is a fun place to stop for a quick bite. Overall good experience and would try it again.

Alexis V.

Yelp

This place was just okay 2/3 items were bad for us LOL. Zucchini fries are a pass, no seasoning for them Chicken Quesadilla are BAD don't get!!! the shake was really good! get the shake haha

Evelyn M.

Yelp

I would definitely say everyone should try this place out before making their way to Vegas or after leaving Vegas a great stop to enjoy. I always like getting the strawberry smoothie The presentation and taste is always amazing The in and out door decor is fun bright and inviting They updated inside to order on screens but the register is always open to anyone that wants to order with someone They always have traffic but the wait isn't bad

Brittney P.

Yelp

It was good but I'd stick to gyro meat and not chicken. My aunt and uncle got shakes that were amazing. I got a chicken wrap and It was good, not amazing but the tatziki was amazing!

Helen H.

Yelp

There were lots of parking and seating at this restaurant. I had the beef and lamb gyro with lettuce wrap and tried some of the chicken dinner. The chicken dinner was extremely bland and some parts were dry. The beef and lamb were oily and also lacking in flavor. The sauce that came with it was also meh.

Angela G.

Yelp

On our way out of Pahrump NV we stopped by here for dinner. To order you go to a kiosk which is convenient I guess? It's interesting though because you go through a kiosk but they ask for a tip upfront. We had many things to choose from. We ended up going with a lamb and beef gyro, side of chicken gyro, zucchini fries, side salad, and spanakopita. I feel like the prices were a little high. But it's kind of a touristy thing so no surprise. I was surprised with small portion of meat that I received for $10. The chicken gyro meat lacked flavor and was dry. The zucchini fries were fresh and crispy, but it lacked flavor. My husband liked his gyro sandwich. The salad was nice and fresh and it even came with a small dolma. I've always avoided dolmas bc texture and temperature combination didn't appeal to me. But i actually liked it. What really helped it was the sauces. The tzatziki and ranch were so good! i seriously wish i had bought more for later. They're both heavy on the dill and tasted refreshing. Part of the seating area was very warm. But we got ours to go so it didn't matter to us.

Lisa T.

Yelp

Nice pit stop on drive between California and Vegas. The shakes are good although I don't like the strawberry one that's supposed to be world famous. The burger was pretty good. Big size and a lot of flavor. I like that they have a drive through cuz I have the dogs and it's been to hot even at night to leave in the car or sit outside.

Eliza O.

Yelp

It's been a while since I've been here, but it's still pretty good. Had the strawberry shake and zucchini fries. The shake was refreshing with real bits of strawberry and it wasn't too sweet. The fries were hot, nicely breaded, and not too thick so it seemed well proportioned. I remember liking these a lot before. I also remember the chicken and rice being good, but the baklava was lacking, in my opinion. Maybe it's better now...? The drive thru was quick and service was fine. Not sure how it is inside anymore, but it had Greek style decor and it probably hasn't changed too much. It was nice little snack on the way to Vegas.

Dar O.

Yelp

Stopped by on our way to Vegas for a quick snack after charging the car. Made a quick stop and went through drive thru to oder a strawberry shake and fries zucchini sticks. Price is in the high side, but you are in the middle of the desert. Service through the drive thru was quick and easy - straightforward service. I've been inside in previous visits and I remember a Greek theme (obviously) and a few older pics on the walls. Haven't been inside since pre -covid, so may have changed. As for the shake and fries zucchini's we got, both were really good. Shake was thick and had pieces of strawberries - tasty. The zucchini sticks were nicely fried and tastes great. Both made for a great snack. Again, not the most inexpensive food around, but something different from your typical fast food.

Michael S.

Yelp

The food was far away from authentic Greek. I mean ok it's America, but this food wasn't even tasting good. Very disappointed. We always wanna stop here, today we did and for sure that was the first and last time ...

Judit C.

Yelp

I always loved The Mad Greek in Baker, California. Either way to California or back to Las Vegas ... we stopped here many times. My favorite meal is either the Gyro wrap or the Gyro Salad. This last trip was a late arrival, just about an hour before closing time. Not many customers, so we received the order fairly quickly. My salad wasn't as delicious as used to be though! The lettuce was very wet ... and the veggies (tomatoes) were too soggy ... The salad dressing had too much oregano, in my opinion, and it didn't taste like it had been before. The added beef and lamb gyro was delicious! And the pita bread was very fresh and delicious! Employees were cleaning the dining area, removing trash cans, etc, cleaning for the closing. Regardless, I was happy to get a meal before continuing the drive back to Vegas, and not having to worry about getting burgers from other fast food places.

John M.

Yelp

In April 2024, the Mad Greek is back up to it's pre-covid greatness. Pricey but great! The wife and I were headed to Vegas to see the B-52s. Yep, we are 1980's, new wave music lovers. Don't hate on us... I love the Mad Greek and it is in the perfect location going to and coming from Vegas when driving from the San Diego area. I have been here dozens of times over the years. While mostly great, it goes through some rough patches, like we all do. Well, this time (April 2024), they nailed it. Gyro - on point, yum, get it and stop whining Fries - cooked perfectly, you will thank me for getting these Rice - the wife really enjoyed it, but it is so much Tzatziki - delicious, delicious - perfect topping for a gyro and dip for fries All in all, a huge amount of food, but even with that, this is some pricey lunch. $20 each for the basic gyro sandwich and fries. Add a drink and it goes up a bit. The economy is booming, so we are told. Well, paying $50 for two people to have lunch has got to make some part of the economy boom. Yikes! Go. Eat Well. Mortgage Your Home To Pay For It. HAVE FUN!

Rain Bow T.

Yelp

This is an iconic spot located in the middle of nowhere. Just kidding its on the way to Cali or Las Vegas depending which way you go. Great stop with absolutely delicious milkshakes and Greek food-special shoutout to the felafel pita. Nothing fancy but they do have clean bathrooms. Also Tesla chargers close by!

Amanda D.

Yelp

It's taken me 32 years to eat here, though I've been to Baker countless times. The food here is amazing, and I only had a burger. Stomach was feeling exactly adventourous after cooking in the high heat of Las Vegas. The people at the counter seemed like they'd be mean and not caring, but they were simply just hardwork people who were so incredibly kind. I feel bad because I didn't catch anyone's names. The bathrooms were clean, the decor was awesome, even the music was good! My ONLY complaint, and it's not even enough to lower the score, is they have a patio so people can eat with their pets, but across from our table, the people had a pitbull. I don't think every pitbull is automatically going to attack, but I am allergic to their coat, I do get a rash if I come into contact with a pitbull.

Tina V.

Yelp

Been going here as a stop to/from Vegas as a little kid for many years. This place is an institution. I think it was featured on Guy's Diners & Dives. Hadn't been here in a min, but everything tasted exactly as how I remembered. I only always get the gyro. Still tastes the same, great quality and portions. Loved that they still have the iconic blue seats even though they are ripped and taped up. It just hits the spot every time!

Sylvia H.

Yelp

We are traveling from California to Las Vegas and saw this place and decided to stop. I walked in and was greeted. The lady at the counter was not friendly and was load when speaking I explained to her that I never been there and need information even though she said it was there. I told her that she needs to explains because that will determine what I would get. I would have rated them a 5 but because of her customer service I can't not. The sauce that they give is not enough for the portion for food that they give.So you are force to get extra or not. They have a deli with some nice pastry . I did not get any but they did look delicious. I was not able to take photos of the restroom, as I did not have a phone on me at the time. The food tasted great and the fries were also hot. Hope she does better on how she interacts with the customers, especially the nice that never been to there restaurant.

Yuni S.

Yelp

Not sure why this place has 3 stars. Everything was amazing! The lamb and beef was fresh, service was fast for a busy place and its spacious with AC to get away from the gates of hell heat outside of this town. Expensive but you're not going to see regular prices here, everywhere is overpriced here.

Luciana B.

Yelp

You pay for a whole gyro but you only get half. $15 for just a pitta with half of salt shavings. It so salty loaded with msg that my lips are cracking. You think for the expensive price of a meal ($15 should give you a whole meal) you'll get a juicy well seasoned full pitta full of meat but no. You get half (picture attached) of a incredible salty dry meat that will take your blood pressure up to the skies. AVOID!

Shirley A.

Yelp

I've been here many times but never had a chance to leave a review. So here it is! I would always stop here to use the restroom before heading to Vegas. I would order a strawberry shake because that's what they're known for. They also serve food if ever you're hungry. It's so delish that it became a "tradition" whenever I go to Vegas. I highly recommend! Thank you!

Marc A.

Yelp

Overpriced for the amount of food that you actually receive. I paid over $65 for two gyro sandwiches, one order of feta fries, patty melt (on white bread) a shake and a drink.

Lauren T.

Yelp

Dropped by for a quick dinner before heading home from Vegas trip & the beef & lamb gyros & rice hit the spot. The Greek yogurt they use tastes so cold & refreshing & really good w the gyro...luckily it wasn't too crowded when we arrived & got our food fairly quickly. Will most definitely come back if ever on the road home from Vegas again.

Dale S.

Yelp

I have stopped here a few times before on my way to Vegas because, lets be honest, there aren't many options in the desert. The ostentatious decor featuring bright blue tiles and faux marble statues draws me in for some reason and the food has usually been pretty good. Prices are a bit high, but as I said, you're paying for the convenience of this remote location. On my last stop here, I had to take the food to go as I was in a rush. The gyro is always good and I tried their feta fries this time as well. I think there regular fries are pretty good and I like feta, so this was a treat for me but if you don't really like feta, I don't recommend them because it's a lot as you can see from the photo. I also got an order of falafel and tahini to eat later in the day but they were overcooked and weren't very good fresh, so I actually ended up peeling the outside off of a few and eating the inside but then tossing the rest. This location is pretty consistently good with their gryo and fresh veggies however and in my opinion they are the best option around this area.

Sunny C.

Yelp

The Mad Greek is still the place to get a good strawberry milkshake. The price has definitely gone up, but the quality is still there. Service was ok since we didn't know where our smoothie would be and when it would be ready. We went to the counter where everyone was picking up their food thinking our milkshake was there. But it turns out it's at another station. So now you know. Also a few customers came up to me to ask where the line began. I had to direct them. So yes, it's a bit chaotic but it is still a nice place for a pit stop.

Christy K.

Yelp

The prices have REALLY increased, but the food remains good and (seemingly) authentic. Definitely recommended when on a road trip between Vegas and California coastal cities. Call ahead to place your order. It takes a long time to make your food, especially when you're counting minutes for getting back on the road.

Sam R.

Yelp

Don't order chicken quesadilla...horrible food not worth stopping...I didn't even eat it...gross If I could give a negative-5 I would...!

Cu Y.

Yelp

Hanger over you say? Get cured here. Had lamb gyro and was worth every bite. They have been here for years. And there is a reason why. Try it out when heading into Vegas or coming out of NV.

Chad K.

Yelp

Not sure why all the low reviews, the Mad Greek is mad delicious and a staple on our way home from Vegas. Easy off/easy on, so a great place to stop, use the restroom and get some food. Portion sizes are quite large, so don't trip on the price, you are going to get a huge gyro and a lot of fries for what you pay. The shakes are large and tasty. This last time through, we tried the pistachio baklava and the spanakopita, and both were sooooo good. All these reviews about how bad the food is, where are you finding better baklava? Honestly. Got the Beef Gyro combo. I always go with the fries over the rice, just a better pairing. The beef was cut well and there was plenty of it. The tzatziki sauce was light and refreshing. The fries were hot, crispy, and full of flavor - almost tasted beer battered. There are plenty of Greek options in Long Beach and I would choose Mad Greek over them all day. We tried the dolmas as well, and they weren't the best we've ever had, but for what we paid, they were solid and definitely got the job done. I got a baklava shake in the past, and I was happy with it. I got nothing bad to say about the Mad Greek. Especially, if you are returning from Vegas...where you just paid $18 for a cheeseburger on the strip and $1,000 for a bottle of vodka at the club. C'mon now.

Arnold L.

Yelp

Gyros in the middle of nowhere. Sure lets try it. I happened to see this place while looking for gas to fill up during my road trip. They have a cool sign outside with various cities and their distances from here. Inside is quite kitschy. I was able to place my order via a kiosk which was awesome. The prices are higher that usual but I guess for being in the middle of nowhere they got an advantage. I ordered a Lamb & Beef Gyro and Feta Fries. The Gyro was huge, and it was delicious. The Feta fries were crispy and seasoned well. Definitely a place to stop by if you are into Greek Food.

Lynn H.

Yelp

This is a funny little stop. We saw the signs for it on the road and figured, hey why not stop in for some Greek food? It's not super authentic - I would liken it to fast food. It looked like we stepped into an Arby's but they used a Greek decorator that decided to toss some random Greek looking decor around. They were packed with people though and we thought, this place has to be pretty good? We were right! The falafel wrap I had was tasty and the hubs got some meat version of what I had. The baklava shake was my favorite thing! Good stop on a road trip.

Jim E.

Yelp

Food is decent enough, but EXPENSIVE!!! $6 for french fries?! Forget that. Gyros are okay. Xmas music is BLARING! It's not even Thanksgiving yet. Give it a rest until then, please. Also they've got half a dozen self order screens that take cards only. Seems like they herd everybody to these screens without asking if they're paying with cash. Then if you are paying with cash, they herd you to a register to order all over again. All the while Deck The Halls is playing. :p

Alexander C.

Yelp

The Mad Greek? How about The Bad Greek? Maybe The Sad Greek? I saw this little spot on the Guy Fieri show many years ago. I've driven past it dozens of times, finally planning on trying it today. I've been looking forward to it for weeks. This is VERY different from the awesome restaurant it may have been at one point in the past. On the Guy Fieri show, the restaurant was decorated with junk and treasures. Now the store is bland and feels like a soulless, corporate shell of a building. The food was lackluster. I got a chicken gyro. The chicken was dry and completely lacked flavor. The pita wrap was pretty good, at least. Eating here was a mistake. I'm now driving the rest of the way to Los Angeles craving great Greek food, not crap from The Mad Greek.

Adriana K.

Yelp

Gyro was good, but the shake was great! Burger was pretty tasty too. Surprisingly pricy at $17-22 for an a la carte item or meal.

Josette B.

Yelp

it's finally open! their Lamb gyro, zucchini fries, oreo shake, walnut/pistachio baklava are my fave go to. order at the counter if you're paying for cash or unsure what to order and be helped by the friendly cashiers OR enter your order on their easy to use kiosk and pay with tap or card! Orders are served as to-go and can be enjoyed on their spacious dining room! Parking is plentiful and restrooms are clean

Joan R.

Yelp

A bit on the pricey side but enjoyed my felafel wrap with fries. Portions were but so next time I would just order the wrap by itself. The service was pretty quick and the dining room is huge. They also have some outdoor seating where it appears there are cats to give you a glimpse of life in Greece. It was chilly so we opted to sit inside. There is no table service you order then they call your name when it is ready. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meal. I would go here again and recommend it. The main suggestion from me is they should add more vegan options, such as a dessert, but I did appreciate they had them marked well on the menu. After eating go across the street to see the world's largest thermometer!

Kimberly D.

Yelp

We've stopped here a good handful of times on the way between California and Vegas. The BLT is delicious, the gyro is solid, but my favorite is the strawberry shake. Wow! If you order the hummus it's a large portion, but the pita bread is fresh and very good.

Kimberley K.

Yelp

During a recent trip to Las Vegas, I found myself unexpectedly stopping at The Mad Greek in Baker due to highway closure and a truck fire. This quirky restaurant has always caught my eye during my travels, with its cheesy Greek-inspired statues adorning the patio and everywhere else Stepping inside the dining area you can find a clean and efficient fast food type enterprise. While my gyro appeared fresh, with crisp tomatoes and onions and the gyro itself came out steaming hot (and moist) .... the flavor was tasteless almost plastic-y tasting... The lack of flavor was quite a surprise since it looked and smelled good. As someone who has driven past this place for years, it was great to satisfy my curiosity... BUT... unless circumstances require it, I won't be returning to The Mad Greek anytime in the future.

Jake K.

Yelp

A-okay, and that's exactly what I was looking for. Long day driving brought me to Baker, hungry, and not looking forward to the prospect of a Golden Arches meal. Found The Mad Greek instead. Food was fine. Gyro was fine, nothing to write home about. Fries were soggy and left unfinished. Much better than other prospects in the area at least.

Krishna C.

Yelp

We love stopping at Mad Greek restaurant on our back and forth trips to Las Vegas for pleasure. -Feels safe inside. Air conditioning is always on. -Great value on their meals. Prices have increased but are still comparatively sane! -Food is delicious! Gyro is melt in your mouth! -Ian loved his cheeseburger from here. Surprise surprise! *Laughs* You should definitely stop here to give yourself and your car a break on your way to/from Las Vegas!

Peter M.

Yelp

Sometimes, time does change things. A notable fact is that when you are driving towards Baker, there are no Mad Greek bill boards on the highway. You can say that they do not need them, because the place is known, and it is crowded when you get there. And it is an enticing stop for a quick bite and rest room break, before you get to Las Vegas. We ordered a gyro pita sandwich and a falafel appetizer. The gyro was okay, but could have been better. What was disappointing was the falafel, and it was not because there were four pieces. The disc shaped falafel had a burnt color, was not crisp and seemed to have been reheated up for the order. There was no fresh appearance or taste and the interior had a mash potato mouth feel lacking both texture and fragrance. The tahini sauce was a let down and didn't taste anything like it. Instead it was watery, without intensity or aha flavor. The service is slow. So be prepared to stand in line and wait a while to get your food.

Christine S.

Yelp

- 1 Tiny salad - 1 Burger (with WET toppings on bottom/WET bun/item was originally left OUT) - 1 Grilled cheese - 1 order of bacon (4 pieces) - 1 Milkshake = +$75 TOO EXPENSIVE for such TERRIBLY constructed food. They obviously don't care about serving people food. Just a "BUSINESS." If you have a limited menu, you should be bringing it, the only reason the place is still there is because the "cafe" has no competition there. I didn't even want to stay long enough to take a photo of the outside, which was so delightfully tacky on the outside, it was the best part. The bathrooms were very clean though, the staff were really nice even though everything seemed completely automated, if that's your thing. I wanted to like it, maybe if the breakfast they advertised was all day, they could easily do this as the interior would accommodate that and breakfast foods are great for people who need a hot meal on the road, it's more cost effective. Also, because the meal itself was so much, I ended up not trying any of the pastries, though there seemed to be a nice selection of authentic looking options. I wish I could say it's just inflation or because it's California but the kids and I would have been happier with a gas station salad and hot dog.

Rebeca V.

Yelp

I ordered the Lamb/beef Gyro. It had a lot of meat, cooked to the perfection, tzatziki sauce flavor was well balanced.

Eliot R.

Yelp

Been stopping by here for decades enrout to or from Vegas and always looked forward to it. Today w my wife EVERYTHING WAS HORRIBLE - the bar that had fresh turnip, cucumbers, peppers and dips was gone, so was the rotisserie chicken. The staff was all unpleasant. The Greek salad was plain awful - no resemblance to Greek - it was more like Italian. No peppers, tomato soggy, lettuce warm. It crispy, cucumbers not chopped and cheese just awful. The bread was soggy and bad. The chicken in the giro was dry. We will never be back AGAIN. Prices were up - horrible Also while we were there another lady was complaining bout her falafel to the counter person. It was interesting as I said to my wife prior to her complaint that the falafel looked burnt and odd. Mexican packed hot sauce doesn't work. Last but not least was a dead bird on the ground under the table in the patio - hope he didn't die from eating this horrendous food left over. Honestly wish we skipped this place and I just remembered my fond memories pre Covid . Owner : READ THESE REVIEWS AND FIX OT OR CLOSE IT

Liliana L.

Yelp

Amazing food. Loved the gyro and baklava.food was fresh.apple and cherry turnovers to die for

Kathleen C.

Yelp

We stop here every time we visits Vegas! The joint is super clean, they have both indoor and outdoor seating. The wait staff are very efficient and the food is superb. I always get the beef & lamb gyro - definitely try it...and put a little tzatziki sauce on it, it has the perfect tang! Fries are so crispy and fresh and ice tea is refreshing. Baklava while super sweet is everything you expect from the Greek pastry. We will return!!

Jordan N.

Yelp

All of the healthy stuff is gone. It's simply fast food junk food. Sad. It was a must stop both ways from Las Vegas to Los Angeles

Jeffrey F.

Yelp

Wow what a pleasant surprise. The middle of basically nowhere with some of the best Greek we have ever had. Evan compared to the food we have in Greece.

Jesse S.

Yelp

Traveling to Las Vegas years ago, stopped here and really liked it. The place was still clean and customer service was ok. Unfortunately, the quality isn't what I remembered. The spanakopita was ok. Normally, it's filo dough with a nice spinach and feta cheese filling made in a cake or pie style. You get a slice from that. I don't remember it ever being a spinach empanada like this. It had a good spinach flavor but it was dry on the inside. The outside was flaky but over all it was too dry of a snack. The spicy hummus was decent. The smashed up chilli paste was over powering though. More like chilli paste with a hummus flavor as a compliment. I used it as a dip for fries and the spanakopita. We ordered the food to go but sat and eat onsite anyway. The beef and lamb gyro was pretty good. They forgot the tzatziki Sauce though. The wife had to go up and ask for it. The lady gave her a strange eye like if we were trying to scam an extra tzatziki sauce for free. No, you guys just forgot to put the sauce in the bag. It's not that big a deal. Just fix the problem without the funny looks. We upgraded the fries to feta fries. Very tasty for sure. Overall, it was a decent meal but didn't meet the expectations I had for it...

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