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Best Gyros In OC

February 25, 2015 / 5:00 AM PST / KCAL News

Tired of the same old sandwich joint? Ditch the fast food and go Greek instead. Take a virtual trip to the Mediterranean and grab a tasty gyro sandwich at one of these top-rated Orange County favorites. You can't go wrong with lean meat slow-cooked and served up with warm pita bread. It's healthy, tasty and you may just discover your new favorite lunch plate.

Christakis Greek Cuisine
13011 Newport Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-6600
www.christakisgreekcuisine.com

For yummy gyros at an award-winning restaurant, Christakis Greek Cuisine is sure to satisfy. Diners can choose either a lamb or chicken gyro with tomato, onion and tasty tzatziki in soft pita bread. Making a reservation online gets guests a free appetizer trio in addition to an advanced look at the menu before heading out to enjoy a mouth-watering Mediterranean meal. While enjoying a delicious dinner, visitors are treated to live music on Wednesday and Thursday nights, adding a melodic touch to a night of Greek dining and culture.

Tastes Of Greece
30012 Crown Valley Parkway
Laguna Niguel, CA 92667
(949) 495-2244
www.facebook.com/tastesofgreece

On their own or as part of a larger plate, the beef, lamb or chicken gyros at Tastes of Greece will have your taste buds dancing with delight. In classic Greek style, the gyro meat is sliced right off the rotisserie, so it arrives fresh and warm and topped with a choice of sauces. Greece has a history of hospitality, and this tradition is visible in the outstanding customer service displayed at Tastes of Greece. For authentic gyros and Greek food for dining in, pick up or catering, Tastes of Greece is a top choice.

DonerG Turkish And Mediterranean Grill
2139 E. Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 956-0123
www.donerg.com

For delicious doner (the Turkish version of gyro), DonerG has a wide variety of wraps, pitas and plates to choose from. All meats are specially seasoned on traditional vertical rotisseries and slow cooked to perfection before being sliced thinly and served up fresh with a salad, rice or roasted vegetables. DonerG is a family-owned restaurant that views food as a vehicle for connecting people from different cultures and walks of life, and this creates a lively, positive atmosphere in which to enjoy a meal with friends or family. For a taste of appetizing doner at your next birthday or event, DonerG also offers catering services

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Gyro N Kabob
14145 Red Hill Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-0713
www.gyronkaboboc.com

Some of the best gyros and Middle Eastern food available in Orange County is served up at Gyro N Kabob. Seasoned, slow-cooked lamb or beef is served up fresh in warm pita bread with onions, tomatoes and yogurt on top. It's a healthy and very tasty lunch that won't put you in a food coma all afternoon. In addition to savory gyros, authentic Afghan and Persian food is available, and for a different kind of dish at your next party, Gyro N Kabob caters events of 30 people or more.

Peter's Gourmade Grill
14311 Newport Ave., Suite A
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 832-2099
www.gourmadegrill.com

For authentic Greek gyro sandwiches in a fun, modern atmosphere, Peter's is the place to be. Here, lamb, beef and chicken gyro sandwiches are served topped with homemade tzatziki in warm pita bread. For a modern American twist on a Greek classic, Peter's offers Greek fries topped with feta cheese and gyro meat, and there's also the Mt. Olympus burger that includes gyro meat in addition to a juicy beef patty. Peter's Gourmade Grill offers not just some of the best Greek food, but some of the best food period in Orange County.

David McDonald is a freelance writer covering all things Orange County. His work can be found on Examiner.com.