King Gyros
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: No
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
7 Reviews for King Gyros
The first place I've ever tried Greek food was Pita Jungle and I've been hooked ever since. However I have found that the mom and pop places can be a hit or miss. King Gyro's is a HIT . I have had their tabouli, hummus, dolmas, chicken gyro, and fajita pita and never once have I been dissappointed. NATHAN S was not exaggerating about the tzaziki sauce I eat it with EVERYTHING!
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Greatest gyros in town!
Paul C. and myself tried one of the more expensive, fancier, Rep rated trend joints and there was no comparison.
What they lack in atmosphere they make up for with delicious food and great service!
One time I spilled tzaziki sauce on my shoe and nearly ate it without thinking...that's how good the stuff is.
They would be the perfect sunday lunch place if only they were open on Sunday.
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Apparently I'm in the minority on this one, but I've found King Gyro to be perfectly mediocre. I continue to return due to the convenient location, but I've never been blown away by the food. Granted, I'm not a huge gyro fan and tend to order the souvlaki, chicken pitas, or salads. Perhaps much of the love falls for those who enjoy their namesake and assumed specialty.
Really, there's not much to say on this one outside of "it's okay". JT Gyros is much better and has better service.
For my fellow addicts: They don't have tahini. I'm never sure how to handle a place who gives me a confused look followed by "No... We don't have tahini."
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This is hands down my family's favorite Greek restaurant. It's a family-run place in a strip mall but so, so much more than the location and the sparse decor. The best way to sum up the place is what the lovely woman who works the counter once told my mother: "We make everything with love. You have to make money to stay open, of course, but it's the love that keeps people coming back . You can tell when there's love in the food." I love the warmth of this place, Greek music and all.
The made-to-order gyros is the thing to get, a sandwich for a big meal and the plate for a huuuge meal. The meat is hot and fresh (which is not always the case at Greek sandwich places) and the vegetables are crispy. The fries are always piping hot. The falafel is also great.
Eat here and eat here often. Know that there's someone in SF that wishes he were in your place as you hungrily eye your neighbor's ramekin of tzaziki sauce...
Beware! The place closes at 8 and sometimes by 7:30. All good things...
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A small restaurant that focuses its attention on the food rather than the decor, King Gyros is the place to stop for a change from the run-of-the-mill fast food produced by the cookie-cutter burger mills all over town. And while their menu may be limited when compared to a larger, fancier Greek restaurant, what they do serve is always well-prepared with fresh ingredients. The staff is always friendly, and the 'thank yous' the manager tenders for your business are sincere and not the rote phrase one gets from bored high school students at other fast food places.
One thing to remember, this is a family owned and operated business, and they are Greek Orthodox, which means the restaurant is closed on Sundays. Personally I find it refreshing to visit a business where the owners' faith is more important than the almighty dollar.
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Greek mafiosos aside, I find King Gyros to be a good cheap lunch grub type of place.
It's a counter style lunch joint (wedged in the Mervyn's shopping center) with tacky Greek beach posters on the wall, classroom carpet, corian tables and cedar chairs.
I come here quite often and usually order a chicken gyro plate with fries or the greek salad, and they're both tasty, cheap and does the job. In particular I like the gyro sauce with its yogurt sauce, spices and fresh dill.
King Gyros is not exactly a standout type of place, but I find it to be a solid choice if you're in the area.
It can get busy during the day, but last time I was here Nico and Demetri rolled up with their entourage in their club clothes and a pricey Mercedes at 2 PM. Klassy!
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Where to start???
The owners are very kind... say hi to Benny in the kitchen!!!
My wife and I found this place while living in the culinary-void NW Valley of Phoenix, and we have eaten here probably 50 times over a 3-year period. Everything is good:
Gryos
Chicken Pita
Souvlaki
Greek Salads are probably one of the best salads that we have ever eaten
Fries are always fresh
Zatsiki sauce is stellar
The atmosphere is a bit void, but people don't come to 35th and Thunderbird for the atmosphere... they come for great food at a great price.
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