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| - I have long been a fan of the Mad Greek in Baker, California. For years, every trip to Cali has included a stop at this historic and amazing restaurant, and it has never failed to please. Massive, wonderfully thick milkshakes, mouthwatering well spiced gyro meat, AMAZING cheeseburgers, the best fried zucchini you've ever tried. The original location in Baker is out of this world...
So when they started opening them right here in Vegas, it's needless to say that I was THRILLED...and then I ate here, at the location on Sahara. I don't know who trained these cooks, but they must love their spices. I've had Thai food that wasn't this spicy. I ordered a Gyro, a Cheeseburger, an order of Fried Zucchini, and 2 milkshakes for my wife and I.
The gyro and cheeseburger both got thrown away after about 2 bites because they were somehow lacking flavor while at the same time being too spicy to eat. I really have no idea how they managed it. The zucchini was slimy and limp. the milkshakes were the only part of the meal that we finished, and while being better than average, they were nowhere near the foodgasm experience that I am willing to drive 2 hours to enjoy.
They call this the Mad Greek...Their name is the same. Their menu is mostly the same. Their prices are about the same. Their decor is the same. Their food is NOT. If you are an avid Mad Greek fan from way back, do not come here expecting the food that you know and love from that California gem.
This place embodies why so many restaurants fail when they try to expand into additional locations. The quality suffers and they lose their regulars. As much as I love the idea of having one close to home, I'll wait for my next trip to go back to the original. This one is pretty bad.
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