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| - Business takes me out to Mesa yesterday. After chatting with a friend about possible lunch locations, he tells me about Georges Gyros, near University and Country Club. I decide to give it a try, as it isn't too far from my destination. Situated right next door to Sun Devil Liquors, I'm surprised I hadn't been there before, or, for that matter, even noticed it. I guess when I hit SDL, I've got tunnel vision. First thing I notice is there appears to be plenty of parking, even at 12:30, for lunch. Outer patio, stuck out into the parking lot, not overly appealing, might be nicer in the evening, I guess? The interior is clean, plenty of seating, a small bar at one end, and a counter from which you place your order. Never having been before, I ask the counter-person for a recommendation. "What's good?" He suggests the Original Gyro, served with fries or a greek salad. Sounds good, I'll take it with fries. With drink, under $9. A few moments later (actually, I saw three other tables get served, so it seemed like a longish wait), a ginormous gyro arrives, with a huge helping of fries. The gyro was huge, overflowing with, umm, meat, gyro meat, I guess, white onions, diced tomatoes and cucumber sauce (Tzatziki, I think). The meat was well cooked, artfully shaved, and tender. The sauce was also very good. The pita? Warm, soft and tasty. The fries? Crisp and golden brown, and piping hot, about 3-4 times the size of Mickie D's or about 1/2 a 'steak fry'. I was very impressed with the quality of the food, the cleanliness of the dining area, and the presence of a bar. Most folks were eating gyros, or good sized greek salads. Other items on the menu include several different gyros, burgers, sandwiches, a decent selection of pasta dishes and all kinds of Greek and non-Greek appetizers. I plan on coming back, perhaps before a foray into Sun Devil Liquors...
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