I noticed, recently, that we now have a Mediterranean restaurant out on Highway 200 just past Airport Road in the Jasmine Plaza. The Gyro Grill serves up affordable Turkish and Greek food including gyros (of course), Falafel, Spanakopita, stuffed grape leaves, baklava, etc.
I heard that there is a Gyro Grill in The Paddock Mall now too, but I haven't seen it for myself so I cannot be 100 percent certain that it is still there, or ever was for that matter.
Anyways, the food is pretty tasty and inexpensive, and is definitely worth a trip out to that side of town.
I tried a gyro, stuffed grape leaves, Falafel, Hummus, Tabouli and a tamarind flavored Turkish soda. All of the food was good, but the Tabouli was by far the best part of the meal. It was probably the best Tabouli I have ever had; it was fresh and garlicky and everything that the wheat dish should be.
The part that I didn't really care for was the soda. I have never been a fan of tamarind, which I have tried before in Mexican products, like Jarritos sodas, and this Turkish soda did not change my mind. It left a strange metallic aftertaste in my mouth after every sip and actually made me thirstier as I drank it.
I was kind of bothered by the fact that the eatery sold canned sodas. I think that fountain drinks make a huge difference in a restaurant's credibility and appeal, plus they save the owner money in the long run.
So, here is my advice to you: visit the Gyro Grill and eat whatever you want, I am sure it will be great, but don't go in expecting a cold fountain soda, and avoid the Turkish soda at all costs if you are wary of tamarind.
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