13 Best Greek Restaurants near Escondido

“Chicken Plus will always have a special place in my heart. I still remember when my dad used to take me here back in elementary school — it was our go-to spot for a delicious meal and some quality time together. Every visit was a treat, and even now, all these years later, I keep coming back.

The food is just as incredible as I remember — always fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. But what really sets Chicken Plus apart is the heart behind it. Syd, the owner, is truly one of a kind. Every time I walk through the doors, I look forward to seeing him. He greets everyone like family and makes you feel genuinely welcome. It’s rare to find a place where the food and the people are equally amazing, but Chicken Plus nails it every time.

If you haven’t been here yet, you’re seriously missing out. Thank you, Syd, for all the memories and for continuing to make Chicken Plus the special place it is!“

“I bought 1 gyro, $7.99, a combination plate, $14.99, which comes packed with rice, salad, gyro meat and a kabob, and 1 pita bread, $.99. The price was more than fair for the amount of food we got. The food tasted fantastic, besides the fact that it fed my wife, and four daughters. They all raved about it. If you appreciate Mediterranean food, this place is great!“

“Awesome spot for good food. The portions are big, the food is tasty, and the people are really friendly. What more could you want from a great local spot for quick, delicious food. This is a pic of the lamb gyro. It’s massive. Fork for reference. The meat was cooked and cut perfectly, veggies are fresh, everything was fantastic.“

“Okay, this might be a bit embarrassing to admit, but we spent an entire 11 days visiting our family in Poway and ended up ordering meals from Larry’s restaurant a whopping 7 times! The food is incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor. The portions are generous, and the menu offers a wide variety of dishes to choose from. We couldn’t resist trying the chicken kabobs, the delicious Greek salads with their creamy Tzatziki sauce, the juicy gyro meat, and the comforting rice. One day, we even took our grandkids there for lunch. The service and attitude of the staff were fantastic, making our dining experience truly enjoyable. Can't wait for our next visit!!!“

“Happy Chef/ Greek Palace did an AMAZING job catering for our family event (post-funeral reception). They had absolutely delicious food. The chicken was so good [a lot of it was naturally gluten-free, too!], a nice patio setup with a gentle breeze going, and excellent, friendly customer service. We would definitely come back if in town again. THANK YOU !“

“Flavorful food served fast! Definitely coming back here :)“

“Good customer service and great food!!!“

“really great food.super tasty chix,very large portions, love the side that come with plates. there are a few other places but they all dont compare to GCC“

“10/10 food is tasty and service is friendly“

“excelente servicio y súper ricos los platillos“

“They have the best pita gyro I have had. They make their own marinade for their chicken and salad dressing which are both so good. Hope they will open in Temecula!“

“This has some of the best burgers and onion rings in San Marcos. They also have a delicious gyro sandwich or salad if carb intake is a consideration. We never eat inside, it's always drive through pick-up. I was really surprised at the price increase,however, that is par for the course; that being said the portions are large so you won't be left hungry.“

“My company catered Pita's for a staff meeting and everyone loved how delicious and fresh everything was!! Tonight I had to go back to introduce my husband and best friend, we were not disappointed! The lamb sandwich was delicious and filling, falafel was soft and flavorful inside, perfectly crunchy on the outside, hummus is super creamy and wonderful and the salads were crisp and tasty!! The restaurant is very clean and the staff was friendly and helpful with menu questions. We're all full and excited to go back to try more of their menu.“