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| - I'd read some reviews of Stephano's before but never really had it on my list. I was going to cruise up Eastern to Silverado Ranch or Richmar for lunch today, but since I was in the very immediate vicinity of this place, I popped inside to look at the menu. Noting that the various pita wraps are mostly priced at $6.95, I went for the beef and lamb gyro on a wheat pita and used the Yelp check-in for a free baklava (normally $0.99).
The wheat is perhaps the first thing you'll notice when you take a bite. It's a bit of a sweet taste and different from a regular pita, and it has a pre-made feel. Some may not like it, but I didn't mind too much. Then you'll realize that there's a very generous amount of meat, up to six slices of not-so-thin gyro meat in my wrap. I was pleased since I honestly didn't expect that much meat. The tzatziki sauce isn't as special, but it's vital for the creaminess and bit of sourness. Tomatoes and onions complete the experience with some texture and acidity. I thought that the overall flavor profile was balanced and tasty, but not especially daring with the spices. It's a safe gyro choice and a solid lunch portion.
The baklava is a fairly small triangle. It's a very honey-ful pastry of phyllo layers with pistachio, and it's advertised as being made from scratch daily. Perhaps that's what gave it the softness that I don't normally get from baklava. I'd say that the baklava is definitely above average as far as these things go.
I probably won't be drawn back here very often due to its remoteness from me, along with the presence of other Greek places nearer to my neighborhood, but I think it's worth a shot if you're in the area. Grab a couple of wraps or a plate-sized portion of whatever appeals to you.
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