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| - WOW WOW WOW!!! This little hole in the wall is amazing!! My best friends when I was a child were Orthodox Greek straight from the islands and one of my best friends now is Greek and she and her Mother make AWESOME Greek food. With all of that being said, I'm a major Greek food snob and I have unreasonably high standards, as a result. I have been to dozens of Greek restaurants over the years and a handful from Charlotte, NC to Columbia, SC and, hands-down...Greco is far superior to any other that I have been to. The freshness of the ingredients, the flavors and seasonings, and the quality of the meat is just like my Greek friends have made me accustomed to.
I visited Greco for a late lunch. Even at 2:00 on a weekday, there were several people in their enjoying their meals and more coming in as I was waiting. The decor is unpretentious and captures the essence of Greece beautifully. It has a bit of a Greek Diner feel, which I LOVE! The service was fast and friendly and I enjoyed watching the chef (owner, maybe??) prepare my food..."FRESH' is the key word in the title here. I watched intently and everything was homemade (Tzatziki, Greek dressing, Lamb patties, etc).
I ordered the Lamb Gyro combo with Lemon and Oregano Fries and a Peasant Salad. The lamb patties for the Gyro are made onsite with fresh lamb and the most perfect Greek Lamb seasoning blend. It's cooked on the grill-top to order (not made from greasy pre-fab mounds kept warm on a a spit). This is real deal!! The meat was moist, tender, and delicious! It was served with housemade Tzatziki and tomato on a warm pita (I asked them to hold the onions). The Tzatziki is made with yogurt, fresh shredded cucumbers, fresh herbs, and TONS of garlic....it's a flavor sensation! The fries...OMG, the fries!!! The most incredible seasoned fries I have ever tasted. Tastes like traditional Greek Potatoes, but in french fry form (brilliant marketing move, BTW...everyone loves french fries!!). French fries are fresh cut with skins, fried crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle and then they are tossed in a bowl with salt, lemon juice, and oregano. I will have dreams about these fries! LOL Last, but not least, is the Peasant Salad. The Peasant Salad is everything that you love about a traditional Greek salad, minus the lettuce. Giant wedges of plump red tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced seedless cucumbers (with the skin on), Kalamata Olives, and big cubes of deliciously salty and tangy feta cheese. Again, all of the ingredients are put into a bowl and hand-tossed with Greek dressing and an extra dash of seasoning. Salad is served with warm pita wedges. It was a fantastic salad and the serving was huge! Salads can also be topped with their house-marinated Chicken or Shrimp or their yummy Lamb. They also have a Vegetarian Pita made with Red Peppers, Eggplant, and Zucchini and a kids menu. They also offer Whole Wheat Pitas for a mere .25 charge.
Prices are excellent as well. I paid $15.00 (Gyro combo with Fries and a Drink and a full-sized Peasant Salad) and I made two meals out of it! BTW, the Fries reheat perfectly in the oven!
If you are looking for heavy Greek dishes such as Pasticio, Baked Fish, or Leg of Lamb, this isn't the place. If you are looking for delicious Greek quick dishes, this is a must-try!
I can't wait to go back with my husband....he is going to love it!!! I must try the Spanikopita next time!
I have a new favorite lunch place!!
Update Oct 8, 2012: I have been back 3-4 times since my original review and the 5-star rating still stands! The service is always excellent and the ingredients are always very fresh. My Husband, Son, and Mother have also eaten here with me and they love it, too. I truly can't say enough about the house-made Gyro meat...it is moist and perfectly seasoned every time! We have also tried the Spanikopita and it is very good, too! This is "the" place for Gyros!
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