Great Authentic Gyro's, 5/1/2009
Reviewer: Leroy
from Santa Barbara, CA
I've passed by this place for years without knowing it was a deli/lunch place and decided to finally give it a try after reading reviews on this site. I had the Gyro and I must say it was very good. It was an authentic Greek style gyro, everything was very fresh and, as mentioned by others, the guy behind the counter was extremely friendly. If anything it's a bit overpriced for a typical quick lunch shop, expect to pay just over $10 for any sandwich and a drink, but I will definitely return there again.
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Genuinely good
Reviewer: Nicole
from SB, CA
After driving by and looking curiously at the gyros poster a number of times, my boyfriend and I finally decided that we needed to try this place out. We called ahead and learned that they were about to close, but they agreed to stay open a little late so we could come by. The gyros were wonderful and freshly made, with lots of onion, tzatziki and tomato. They also have a small but unique selection of Greek products, which one of the family members, a very kind older gentleman, was happy to describe for me. If you are someone values the people behind the food and the quality of the food more than ambiance or or "paid politeness" I would recommend you stop by for gyros and an all-too-rare genuine human interaction.
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Best Spanokopita & Gyro
Reviewer: Elizabeth
from SB
Best spanokopita & gyro in town. The owner & folks here are friendly & welcoming-absolutely terrific service. Tried 2 types of spanokopita (traditional spinach & zucchini)-buttery & savory. Also tried delicious moussaka. Looking forward to trying more menu items here. Don't come for the ambience (sparse to say the least), but DO COME for the gyros! Many thanks to reviewer Marla from SB for the recommendation.
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Great gyros!
Reviewer: Krista
from Santa Barbara
I work in the neighborhood and just popped in for the first time. Ordered the chicken gyro and was blown away - it was delicious!! I will try the lamb next although it looks like they have great sandwiches as well. What a lovely family business.
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Best gyro and service in town
Reviewer: Elaine
from Santa Barbara, CA
I've driven by this place for years, thinking it was either closed or a motorcycle shop. My husband and I finally ventured in recently, very apprehensively. We ordered our gyros and took a seat outside. We were brought our gyros with some sides of potato salad and macaroni salad. The gyros were the best we'd ever had. Much better than the two places downtown serving them. The owner, John, adds to the enjoyment of the lunch by his humor and friendliness. We generaly go there 2-3 times per week, and John has become our friend. Can't recommend it highly enough.
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Great FOOD!!!!
Reviewer: Tom M
from Ojai, CA
Awesome food, place is unfortunately set back from main road but if you are LUCKY enough to see it and eat there then you will enjoy a great place for a great meal. The owner is also VERY nice. I disagree 100% with the other person who wrote it is dirty and not good. TRUST me I am in sales and I eat at a lot of places, I give this one a perfect 5 out of 5 since the food is GREAT! IF YOU LOVE GREEK FOOD COME TO THIS PLACE!!!!
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This place is a dump
Reviewer: Tom
from SBA
Very dirty market with a deli counter - I turned around and walked out just looking at the mess and dirt. Besides who eats at a place that also makes custom motorcycles?
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Fantastic Gyro!!
Reviewer: C.Zimmerman
from El Rio
I was passing through Santa Barbara and stopped at the Mackenzie Market for a Gyro sandwich. It was fantastic!!!! If you like good food fast with fabulous friendly service stop by Mackenzie's!
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Interesting place...
Reviewer: Steve W
from Santa Barbara, CA
I stopped in the other day after riding my bike past it many times. It never quite looks open and most of the driveways are chained off, but I found my way in. It was dead, with two guys sitting at a table. One of them got up and made me a sandwich. The sandwich was good but very generic, and the price was kind of high for what I got. On my way out I decided to get their Spanakopita to go,and tried it when I got home.
So bottom line I would go back their for their Spanakopita (or some other Greek item) but not their sandwiches. I gave 5 stars for service because they were very friendly and were cool about me bringing my bike in.
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